Mathias “CasinoDaddy” Joelsson, a businessman, streamer, and recreational poker player, shares how he and his two brothers began their streaming empire. He talks about what it’s like doing business with family, how the industry has changed, and gets into the latest on Swedish gaming legislation. Tune in to get the scoop on how he supports the game and his community – and learn his two top tips for becoming a successful poker player.
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Time Stamped Show Notes:
- 00:00 – 12:00 – Introducing Mathias, how he and his brothers started and continue their streaming empire, how he manages bonuses and affiliates, his viewership, and some big wins.
- 12:00 – 26:30 – How he got into poker, what it’s like doing business and playing with family, the latest on Sweden gaming legislation, and how the industry has changed.
- 26:30 – 45:00 – On playing live events, his dream to play in the U.S., his future business plans, his favorite casino, what he thought of the show Tiger King.
- 45:00 – 01:00:00 – On respecting the game, having limits, caring about the community, how COVID-19 has impacted his businesses, and why they started their IT company.
- 01:00:00 – 01:12:00 – On how much poker he’d like to play, how to avoid addiction, two tips for becoming a successful poker player, and poker vs. slots.
- 01:12:00 – 01:25:00 – His favorite part about business, the truth about “free money”, why some content is filtered only by wins, and the difference between predatory and honest streaming.
3 Key Points
- Don’t think that you can’t improve because you always can.
- Play the tournaments that your bankroll can afford.
- There’s no such thing as “free money”.
Contact/Resources
- Partner - Party Poker
- Website - Jeff Gross Poker
- CasinoDaddy - Twitch