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Play with us online at Phenom Poker: https://play.phenompoker.com/register?r=Table1 Play with us at Table 1: https://table1.vegas Episode 76: Jean-Robert Bellande What do you get when you mix $5 million downswings, pool degenning in Hollywood, nightclub deals with celebrities, and high-stakes poker in Vegas? You get Jean-Robert Bellande. In this episode, JRB tells us about: Getting staked by Tom Dwan Pool games for $20,000 Teaching Robl how to be better for the game His time running games in Prague with a sauna in his bedroom And the $270,000 blind call that actually happened No fluff. No B.S. Just the real stories from a guy who’s lived five lives and still smiles through it all. 🃏 Want to play with us? → https://table1.vegas 🎧 Subscribe to the pod. New episodes weekly. 📩 Table 1 Newsletter → “High Stakes Vegas. In Your Inbox.” www.table1.beehiiv.com Show Notes: 00:00 Haitian Family, International Living 10:02 Finding Gambling 14:12 Pool Hall Grinding and Club Promoting 26:11 Moving to Prague & Running Poker Games 34:37 Las Vegas Living 37:34 Tournaments 43:06 Andrew Robl 49:45 The $50k PPC Deep Run & Mixed Games 57:02 Eric Wasserson & Funny Staking Deals 1:02:33 Private Games Are Good For Poker? 1:09:12 Downswings & Alan Keating 1:21:04 Back on Track 1:25:11 Keep it in the Family 1:30:27 The Future! JRB's Links: X: https://x.com/brokelivingJRB Instagram Table 1 Links: Website X Instagram YouTube Art's Links: X SlotMaps – Learn to Beat Slot Machines PokerHQ – Your Poker Network, Upgraded Justin's Links: X Phenom Poker About Table 1 Podcast & YouTube Channel: Welcome to the Table 1 Podcast, your ultimate destination for everything high-stakes poker. Hosted by poker enthusiasts Art Parmann and Justin Young, our podcast brings you in-depth interviews with the biggest names in poker, captivating stories from the poker world, and insights into the game’s strategies and trends. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our channel offers something for everyone. We cover high-stakes cash games, tournaments, gambling, and the latest poker news. Our content includes: Exclusive Interviews: Top players, industry insiders, and rising stars. Poker Strategies: From beginner tips to elite techniques. News & Trends: Stay updated on the poker world. Entertainment: Wild poker sessions, epic wins, and hilarious stories. Our mission is to create a fun, informative space where poker lovers can learn, laugh, and connect. Subscribe and come hang with us. Don't miss this episode. Discover more poker podcasts and vlogs from: Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Ryan Depaulo, Jaman Burton, CzechRaiseCharles, Mariano, Rampage Poker, Marle, Jeff Gross, Lex Velhuis, BBZStaking, Raise Your Edge, Daniel Negreanu, Doug Polk, and more.