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Jordan Cooper
Jordan Cooper is a poker pro who has played daily fantasy sports & bet player props full-time for a living for over a decade. With his expertise in game theory, he has had numerous six-figure 1st place GPP finishes in NFL, NBA, MLB, MMA and soccer on DraftKings & FanDuel. One of the most tenured educators in the industry, he is the author of the ‘Theory of DFS’ audio courses and teaches the fundamental math & logic of daily fantasy & sports betting regularly on RotoGrinders.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 2h 28min
#47: There‘s So Much Dumb Money
Jordan Cooper welcomes on author Ed Miller to discuss the skill gap in DFS, if the game design is indeed "broken", how casual players seek solutions that actively hurt their chances, the parallels to sports betting and how that ecosystem actually works.
Ed Miller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/edmillerpoker
The Logic of Sports Betting: https://www.amazon.com/Logic-Sports-Betting-Ed-Miller-ebook/dp/B07RG6H8C2
The Curse of Too Much Skill (article): https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/for-daily-fantasy-sports-operators-the-curse-of-too-much-skill
The Math & Myths of Massive Multi-Entry GPPs (article): https://www.bettingtalk.com/massive-multi-top-attraction
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

Aug 24, 2021 • 2h 16min
#46: Magic Settings
Jordan Cooper welcomes on Adam Scherer (ShipMyMoney) to discuss handling downswings, switching between formats, how average players utilize optimizers poorly, and the effect of content and tools on the ownership in DFS contests.
Adam Scherer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shipmymoneydfs
Awesemo: https://www.awesemo.com
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

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Aug 17, 2021 • 3h 11min
#45: The Black Box
In this discussion, Daniel Hutchings, a software engineer and creator of Pro Poker Tools, shares insights from his journey in transitioning from poker software to developing winning Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) strategies. He explores the nuances between balanced and exploitative strategies, and how automated simulations revolutionize lineup creation. Daniel also touches on the impact of ownership in different sports, the challenges of late swaps, and the future of DFS in a world of solvers and automation, all while balancing his diverse career in tech and music.

Aug 10, 2021 • 2h 6min
#44: The Gray Area
Jordan Cooper welcomes on Paul Villamizar (pew_pew_pew) to discuss the DFS soccer ecosystem, the politics of high-stakes play, the importance of having a good reputation while giving action, and the "old school gambler" mentality.
Paul Villamizar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pew_pew_peeeeew
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

Aug 3, 2021 • 1h 57min
#43: The Edgelords
Jordan Cooper welcomes on Michael Leone from Establish The Run to discuss the Best Ball ecosystem, how the edge in small field DFS GPPs differs from large field ones, and the mentality it takes to put all of your volume on only 1-2 strategic decisions for a slate.
Michael Leone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2hats1mike
Establish The Run: https://establishtherun.com
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

Jul 27, 2021 • 2h 50min
#42: CSV Tilt
Jordan Cooper welcomes on Neil Orfield (ncorfield8k) to discuss the long-term value of custom projections vs. game theory, optimizer mistakes & upload errors, how the process of similarly sharp players can differ, and a whole lot more.
Neil Orfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playerqDFS
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

Jul 20, 2021 • 1h 50min
#41: Monster Creator
Jordan Cooper welcomes on Justin Freeman to discuss projections as a range of outcomes, simulation methodologies, game sims vs. contest sims, and determining the expected value of a DFS lineup.
Justin Freeman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinfreeman18
Run The Sims: https://www.runthesims.com
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

Jul 7, 2021 • 1h 47min
#40: The Blah Blah Blahs
Jordan Cooper welcomes Kyle Dvorchak back on to share the results of his overlay hunting challenge the past few months and discuss the major mentality differences between season-long fantasy players and DFS professionals.
Kyle Dvorchak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kyletweetshere
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 14min
#39: Mass Delusion Complex
Jordan Cooper & Erik Beimfohr discuss how pitcher quality & offensive production affects MLB DFS strategies moving into the hot summer months, exploiting overconfidence in small sample sizes, and mentally accepting the randomness of outcomes.
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com

Jun 22, 2021 • 2h 9min
#38: Middle Management Player
Jordan Cooper welcomes on Ryan Belongia (rydagreat) to discuss DFS soccer strategies, roster construction mistakes people make in GPPs, overvaluing floor versus ceiling, and the difficulty of projecting the sport well.
Ryan Belongia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanbelongia
➜ Learn the fundamental concepts of expert-level DFS gameplay that will completely revolutionize your process and put yourself on the same footing as the pros!
➜ Buy the 15-hour audio course: https://www.theoryofdfs.com/masterclass
➜ Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jordancooper
➜ Questions or feedback, e-mail questions@theoryofdfs.com


