I Quit My 6 Figure Job To Bet On Myself

In order to save my 2024, I needed to do something... insane. But with just ONE tournament left this year, I have one last chance to defy all odds and come out with $55K and a win!
PART 2 IS NOW LIVE! “The Fake Genius: A $55,000 FRAUD”
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[@andrewtouchette6455]

I was a professional poker player for the better part of 15 years. From 2006 - 2021. Mostly online tournaments back when you could win money playing with your eyes closed. I reached a point where I realized I was no longer better than a small win rate player and my desire to continue to keep up with the evolution of the game had faded. I still play a lot of poker, but it's not my sole source of income, and I am much happier now because of it. For the life of me, I can't comprehend why anyone in 2025 would quit their $100k+ / year job to pursue poker professionally, especially in live tournaments where you factor in a < 15% cash rate + travel expenses. Good luck to you, you're going to need it.

[@matrixglitch999-c8k]

Here is the thing, the potential of a big cash from a poker tournament makes it all worth it. All you need is a big score and build up from there. It's called taking a shot! If it doesn’t work out in 1-2 years, guess what? The six-figure job will always be there waiting. nobody has unlimited bankroll But at least you took a shot for glory. You can rest easy knowing that if it didn't work out then at least you took the damn shot.

[@amazinglats6020]

I think poker is just th means to get big on KZbin, that’s where she’s really trying to make the money.

[@videoluvr4204]

she is young and isn't our age, where we realize the high value of a yearly guaranteed salary of $100k + benefits...i have similar "Story" as you where i started mostly using Full Tilt then played a fair amount of local cardroom tournaments until i realized that i'd rather gamble on stocks or crypto than play a slow live $1/$2 NLHE cash game where the rake+dealer tips EATS up all the money on the table and you have to have the poker skill of a God to be a winning player that makes enough to pay bills

[@amazinglats6020]

@@videoluvr4204 isn’t the entire point of poker not to be great at poker, just better than everyone else at the table so you can get their money from them?

[@okyuhluhs]

Very good advice. Use poker as an extra income. Use strict BRM.

[@hittingreens5646]

The smart EV play is to keep the job, work from home, and also gamble using your job as the bankroll.

[@Notsononymouz]

Thats crazy I didn't know that you get paid when you have a job. Poker nerds need more wedgies and swirlies in their life so they stop saying everything is either plus or minus EV.

[@jacevincent2574]

Maybe for most people, but half measures = half rewards too. Or as they say in poker, scared money dont make money! If you've got a family to provide for and real responsibilities you're 100% right, but for a young person with lots of opportunities how can you blame them for taking the shot. You can always go back and get a job if you fail!

[@iansane1928]

I doubt 200% she actually had a 6 figure job. Nothing about poker "influencers" is real.

[@paxmaniac1]

​@@iansane1928 why would she like about that? It's completely plausible for an intelligent young person with a good education.

[@fightinggravity91]

She's building a following, which in turn pays for het poker tournaments, so seems like a smart play as well.

[@mattgilson1405]

AbbyPoker: Gets 6-figure job in Finance out of college Also AbbyPoker: "Is that parliament? Do we have parliament?"

[@AbbyPoker]

😂😂😂 ok u ate w this one

[@Banglaroadbarhopping]

@@AbbyPoker Sorry Abby, love you, but thought the exact same thing.

[@ianburns3358]

​@AbbyPoker I don't blame you for not knowing if we have parliament. It's just proof the education system is broken all together. As far as you playing poker instead of a career....I support that, when ya get kids and have a family ya may not have the option of chasing that dream because of life. Have fun, enjoy it even the struggle.

[@pyronetic9613]

I call the bluff that you quite a 6 figure finance job.

[@uofajoe99]

I call the bluff on the guy that can't spell quit doesn't have the knowledge to make that call ...

[@Peeceee]

@@uofajoe99imagine thinking spelling determines how smart someone is

[@greaseweeklygames]

quite indeed...

[@miketang8719]

She could just be making 100k that’s not that crazy especially in 2025

[@MrCrackerjack56]

She was an options trader. Easily 6 figures

[@andyv123]

I think the running scene should be behind a paywall so that you can increase your bankroll 😏

[@chrismanzoni3586]

Fantastic vlog as always - but please don't fall into the Frankie C trap of "This is my last chance between success/joy and complete devastation." Poker is devastating by nature, almost always - especially tournament poker. You can make a living at it, but it's very difficult. The whole "last chance at redemption" trope is really just not that interesting or genuine. Most tournament players lose, most of the time.

[@fransfermont6193]

FrankieC has a sugarmommy to fund his punts and unrealistic dreams. Abby obviously has not. But hey she can always try to find one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gibsont13]

Brother she doesn't care as long as you watch

[@feltupoker]

That’s me… particularly devious SB… trying to make a vlog by 3-betting with 6❤️3❤️ 😂😂😂😂 Great vid, Abby, and fun playing with you. 5:23

[@cw5079]

I'm glad i got to know what you had. Her comment about 3-bets out of the SB being strong was so puzzling, I had to pause the video and scroll the comments. Opposed to 3 bets from where? I'm pretty sure you should be 3 betting the widest on the SB

[@feltupoker]

@ I think she was talking about against an early position open. SB 3-bets tend to be wider against late position raises because their opening ranges are wider. So it’s kind of a leveling game. She knows that I know her opening range in early position should be fairly strong, which is why a SB 3-bet-especially with another player calling from middle position-SHOULD BE pretty linear because I’m willing to play the hand out of position. All that to say… that 3-bet was just a wee bit too punty, even for my standards. 🤣

[@AbbyPoker]

hahaha that’s what u had?? you savageeee 😂 was fun playing w u!!!

[@feltupoker]

@@AbbyPoker 100%, lol

[@jefflaben511]

I enjoyed the sprint for water.

[@rayez60]

😮😮😮

[@nickgant1379]

Anyone else feel Abby showed up when Cory disappeared and now instead of talking in Corey videos we are here

[@ap23zz]

So they broke up and she’s with this Asian guy?

[@ianburns3358]

​@@ap23zz Brantzen has a channel too lol

[@guanaco103]

Why is everyone hating on her ? No one knows her situation she could have a nice bankroll and or a good stake deal with someone and has a small piece of her action to counter variance, let people follow their dreams. Just cause you don’t have the balls to do it

[@JCBCoin]

I support you. I like it. Respect to people that be themselves and take chances.

[@GMB305]

Love your resolve and owning of fumbling the chips 😂❤

[@ParanormalPopcorn]

Good luck on the tournament. As an editor I give you props. I see and admire little details you do on the video.

[@franciscovcm3910]

10:34 is it bad that I thought this was Nik airball at first? lmao

[@Mint-pk8bj]

BRO I SWEAR I THOUGHT THE SAME THING 🤣🤣🤣

[@videowatcher549]

Literally same

[@SiriusV21]

Well, I thought 1:27 was Rampage 😂. Guess she is friends with all the punters

[@KennoMol]

Same!! 😅

[@gibsont13]

Nah, just super racially profiling.

[@jimmypark6759]

Your AKs fold was solid winning fold. Good luck! Get the final table!

[@Mark-t9l7r]

Spolier alert: she didn't make the final table. She's never made a final table. She sucks.

[@TEAMGETHELP]

​@@Mark-t9l7r lmfaoooo 21st once!

[@takenotes9947]

@@Mark-t9l7rhated for no reason 💀

[@drancealot]

Filling out your info and putting your chips in that zip lock bag is the best feeling.

[@Mark-t9l7r]

Is it? She hasn't even cashed yet. Filling out your info on the tax forms when you win is the best feeling.

[@PortCityJay]

Cool to see you come visit the national harbor! That’s my regular spot and I love the view from the break area balcony. Hope to run into ya one day!

[@christopherton]

I literally thought that was NikAir Ball on crack

[@LastActionHeroCall]

I love this vlog, I like the way you do it, it's better that other ones when we see only the table and the hands. I love to see what is happening around and the life you have before and after the table. I can't wait to see you go to the WSOP. You will go to the WSOP right ?

[@Gunkata23]

These young casino shills annoy me more than it probably should

[@funsky77]

Best of luck Abby! I'm backing you! New subscriber. 👏

[@ArikTF]

Part 2 in 48 hours?! T_T I NEED IT NOWWWW Grats on cashing dog.

[@BittyPlaysPoker]

You’re her. Really nicely done

[@AbbyPoker]

thanks bitty :))

[@huejassle3019]

Damn you really taking a page from coreys book🤣🙏🏽let the drama begin💪🏾🔥

[@KennoMol]

SCENES!!! Folding that AK suited would have been soo hard to do. Congrats on making the $$$ 👌

[@67steinip]

Normally folding AK would be hard to do but opening 13k, 3 bet to 30k, 4 bet shove 70 some k, on a bubble? It's probably not that hard when you factor in bubble play and ICM here, I've done it in similar spot but its a shove if it were earlier and bubble wasn't even looming, but good on her to ride it into cash :)

[@lennartjones8048]

@11:53 Some technical analysis on your 99 hand: 99 with a diamond is one of the worst bluffcatchers possible as your hand blocks many of your opponents possible river bluffs (9tss, 9tdd, J9dd, Q9dd etc) So you need to be very very sure your opponent is bluffing and has not rivered the A with Axdd. I would let this one go in a vacuum unless you know villain is seriously overbluffing. A bluffcatcher hand like 45ss for example is a weaker overall hand but much better to call here as it unblocks diamonds and missed straights and it also blocks your opponent having the nut straight, you may even be able to bluffraise with 5x hands on the river to make Villain fold Axdd for a one pair rivered value hand.

[@JoeBishop-x3q]

Excellent work Abby! 🤘🍀

[@anscomedy]

Being a tournament player is not for thr faint of heart the expectation the idea that one win can make your whole year prfitable while losing 10 other times is crazy

[@lawsondoyle129]

This was a good one Abby! good job!

[@JamesReynosoObrien]

Rapito! 😂😂 way to get ITM! Looking like a snack on the felt!

[@PokerJeezus]

9:22 this girl knows what she's doing!

[@RioFragrance]

Super thirst trapper 😂😂😂

[@TEAMGETHELP]

Wrap it up, she's poker vlogger of the year.

[@SYNCfr]

8:01 what do you mean? 😏

[@Hawksforever99]

Some people may be here for the comments but I'm here for the bounce! 😏😏

[@yungramzz2803]

The goofy face is just perfect on the thumbnail , abbys poker face

[@farrahfowler2487]

Come on.. u didn't think I would only fire 1 bullet, did you? THOUGHT NOBODY! All jokes aside, congratulations on the cash. Cheers😊

[@Mark-t9l7r]

Well her buy-in was paid for by WPT Poker, so she only paid for one bullet. The other one was free. Imagine getting freerolled into a tournament and still spending money just to min-cash.

[@MarksmanSpecialist]

wow from hanging by a thread to locked in, just like life. the roller coaster

[@captkurtis07]

Hell yeah ! nice. Table seemed friendly as well good vibes !

[@AbbyPoker]

table was the BEST :))

[@jeffcanto]

Europeans think we’re dumb because we are.

[@bowlislife206]

Literally not shaming but just ask one of these poker simps to get ur nails done lmao seems like every video we gotta looked at chipped paint nails 😂😂😂

[@CasualMTGDecks]

Nice Vlog! On the hand with the 99. For me the river is a fold. You are right he was on a flush draw. However both turn and river hit his range. Better to protect your chips in a tourney. In my opinion 🙃

[@thefeelingofunfair4052]

I make 85k and been an investment accountant for a hedge fund based in Tampa with 8 years of experience. What position did you have making 6-figures

[@chuckmorgenstern7018]

Dude she lives in the northeast. You are in Tampa. Your job in NYC would pay $130k+ or more.

[@8BitChad]

Grats on the big cash, I'd be interested to see the context though of the downs. The hands you showed you certainly played just fine but it would be cool to see the "I chipped down to" hands as well to see what was going on in those. I probably would have gotten my money in the spots you did as well but it seems like a really tough proposition to win so many flips to get to cash. Was it a fast structure that required a lot of high variance spots or was it just a lot of unfortunate hands in between the flips that chipped you down? I know you made some very good folds as well and I'm curious if there were just a lot of those types of spots.

[@tho464]

8:00 YES! YES! YES! THANK YOU!! She bet the whole rack!!

[@hammerschlag1456]

So nice!!! congrats! Your energy is just the best! Wish you good luck!

[@BLX187]

That title tho.. told me alot before i even watched the vid.

[@DylanGarten]

How’d you like the harbor?? I’m like 20 minutes from there I go all the time. It’s an amazing place!! Glad you made it here here, best of luck this year..I’m feeling a big W in 2025 for ya 🔥

[@NESSam-cg1qv]

Well done. Very happy for you.

[@geoffl]

great storytelling..thanks for the content

[@maadmaxxer7289]

I really liked the animations on the cards during this too. I think that is new to your channel? I have a reasonable basic understanding of poker, so it's a really nice visual to have. Some validation if it was a PITA to do 😂

[@Jessticks2319]

men of culture we meet again 9:30

[@justinwagner8800]

Why did I think that the pause to talk about water intake was 100% an ad at first

[@benkonstance283]

I legit skipped forward as soon as it started 😂

[@TheMinecraft1408]

Congrats! keep crushing 2025

[@garrettlabelson9273]

So happy for you!!

[@kaysuhdila4725]

The guy on your left for the latter half of the vlog is a local tourney crusher and a super fun guy to play cash with as well

[@jamesepler1782]

You have a college degree!?!? " Is that parliament" wtf bro....

[@jamesepler1782]

I do like the Corey-esq story telling style. Dating him is paying off..keep it up.

[@unconditionallove3820]

For the sake of comment section balance: congrats on pushing through the bubble. I wish you the best in your journey of following your heart and what makes you come alive.

[@Mark-t9l7r]

What bubble? Her family is rich and funded her college. She's never had to work a hard day in her life. Now she's trying to worm her EXTREMELY LIGHT resume into a career as an influencer.

[@unconditionallove3820]

@Mark-t9l7r the pay bubble of the tournament. I don't know her man, she seems like a sweet girl though doing her best to prevail in a tough situation. Poker seems to force out a discipline of self control, on the fly calculation and people reading and many other skills that would certainly be useful in any occupation. You don't have to watch or support her content. I appreciate a female perspective of the game that's heavily dude saturated. I hope you have/find something in your life that brings you joy and prosperity. Cheers

[@Joseph-hp9bh]

You live once honey. Follow your dreams. You got balls. Go for it

[@Texasscratchers]

Bounce bounce 😂

[@WEABRNC]

Go Deacs!! Can’t wait to see the follow up!!

[@goldskull05]

nik airball is from chicago?

[@JohnDeCarlo]

Hey, MGMNH is my home casino. I haven't played too many tourneys, and not in the upstairs ballroom. I noticed you had glimpses of Chris, the dealer.

[@gibsont13]

The low camera angles will make you way more than 100k once poker flames out.

[@timscott5890]

Seems like everyone that vlogs quit 6 figure job to not make it in poker 😂😂😂😂

[@bigworm6635]

U playing Borgata in atlantic city this week? Im thinking about riding over there and trying my luck. 6 hr drive though. Never been there so it would be fun. May cut out in the morning, and try a satellite for the 3500 winter championship

[@carlr2438]

I gave it a thumbs up just so I could see you jogging

[@ThaGuvna07]

Smashed it Abby!!!!

[@darenhayes7506]

I like your videos girly you're explaining poker to us normal folk in a way we can understand which I appreciate but the spotlight in the middle of the casino like oh everybody look at me that s***'s like not a good look 😭😭😊

[@gardeners.anonymous]

Probably not the best idea but to each their own!

[@ckludecke]

Best of luck in 2025 hope you keep moving up in stakes

[@Mark-t9l7r]

Well, she lost money in 2024, so maybe she SHOULDN'T move up but hey what do I know.

[@ckludecke]

@ that’s why I said hope

[@djjohnson9389]

if worst come to worst there's always onlyfans.

[@Mrbillon55]

Lmfaoooooo😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Retronize84]

I hate all the fake drama poker channels are using now. It's so cheesy. Every video "This is my last chance or I am living in a dumpster"

[@BIGLJ-115]

Yeah, Day Two in the $$$ is always fun!! Nice AKs fold on bubble...

[@mikeyluk5113]

Saw you at MGM…nice run!

[@RatluBoogerbag]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. I gave up poker years ago but you’re making it really hard to not give it a go again.

[@sf1203]

Nah dog, stay out. All the betting blogs and poker blogs usually show wins. Anyone who really knows what's up gets out when they can before they torch their lives up. I'm waiting for some super entertaining blogs where people ruin themselves, but people don't really post that.

[@pokerqAK47]

@@sf1203it’s because you’re a loser. So you want others to lose too.

[@TEAMGETHELP]

​@@sf1203 I played with a vlogger who got torched and when he posted it was nothing but winning hands😂not the 3 i crushed him in or losing his 3 buy-ins.

[@ericdoheny9108]

“Betting on myself.” LOL!

[@Mark-t9l7r]

She lost that bet already. She lost money in 2024. She's hoping to whore herself out on KZbin, gaining WSOP endorsements and cash like Mariano and Rampage. The problem is THOSE GUYS spent years grinding small stakes then luckboxed a few high-stakes cash games.

[@wesch6354]

Not even 1 minute into the video and I have to pause. If you want to be a professional poker player and you're only playing tournaments. You are literally doing everything on hard mode. Learn to become a cash crusher first. Then focus on tournaments. Your more steady income from cash games can pay your bills and hopefully fund tournaments. Then hopefully one day you win a big tournament for hundreds of thousands of dollars, Or even millions and then you're set.

[@fransfermont6193]

She is way too stubborn. It's her way or the highway. So it's not difficult to see where this will end. Your advice to play cashgames first is a solid one. I would do that too in her case but her ego will not allow it.

[@ChexyReacts]

best of luck abby!

[@Joseph-hp9bh]

Great Attitude...I dig your videos lil lady..

[@TheMrdominator1997]

The friend would have bought a sweat on the first bullet you busted though?

[@luisif]

That AJ suited hand with hearts is the exact reason why you should have a job and play poker for fun or as a hobby ! The Poker gods don’t care that you had him dominated at all you need lots of luck to win at this game. Sorry but luck plays we more of a factor that so called will admit it just does.

[@erickang-zt4pd]

Just don’t regret the fact that you had a stable income source. If you have a bunch of savings that will last for the next 5 years try your luck. Always find avenues to invest in other things so you can still have a bank roll like Vegas Matt to keep pursing this life style. This life style can go to shits like Corey if you lose it all.

[@liquidluck42]

Dayum those are some big folds

[@terrible1403]

Excellent keep the dream alive

[@redbeard36]

I enjoy your videos, but I don't think you're at the level where you should be trash talking a guy who has 7 bracelets and two WPT wins. And he's not wrong about gathering information. The notes I keep on other players have helped me win some big hands.

[@pokerdisciple]

When you had pocket eights you should've bet -- put the pressure on. The chances anyone else had a pocket pair was less than 30%,... Also going All-In with pocket 3s wasnt the smartest decision, just sayin 😂

[@blakehonor1494]

9:21 youre welcome

[@sylus7k69]

Yes

[@mikebizzle9293]

6 figures is nothing to sneeze at. Good luck ab rock

[@calebrose3562]

I’m pretty sure you ship and high five the screen with AK, but I’m glad it worked out

[@WoTpro]

why not a continuation bet on the turn in the hand with pocket 99's against the flush draw that had an ACE?

[@fransfermont6193]

9:27 - 9:39 👍👍👍👍 I hope you can get that '6 figure' job back in finances. Tournament poker is very tough to live from. Small stakes live cashgames like 1/3 would give you at least a decent chance to make some easier $ if you table select properly.

[@Mark-t9l7r]

Love how she's not replying to a single negative comment. She's so transparent.

[@fransfermont6193]

@@Mark-t9l7r She knows she is gonna be broke soon if she continues playing tournaments for a living. She knows she shouldn't have given up her job for some unrealistic dream. But she is too proud to admit that because of her ego so i do that for her.

[@DeclanTurner-v9c]

Better play this time. Some good disciplined folds and good check backs on the flop rather than just c-betting aimlessly. Well done ❤

[@diggz-he4fk]

1:50 chemtrails lol

[@Joey-wq7iw]

Yup 😅

[@feltupoker]

There I am, again… awkward 4-bet that was non-GTO approved per Wiz. At least I made the vlog! 10:22

[@ryanmanninen1866]

That’s sad knowing that it’s going to result in Corey having your entire bankroll

[@Mark-t9l7r]

They wanna be the Foxens of poker, but they're more like the Lindgrens of poker.

[@HanoKPoKeR]

Never play at a casino using the deckmate 2 shuffle master

[@carolinareapers6196]

Think putting him on a king there is the wrong read. Likely bets smaller to ensure you call with a king cause he feels confident in having the best hand. He likely had Ax or a pocket pair as well

[@Robert-sp2ms]

Just keep hitting the gym and make sure you don’t gain weight. You don’t want everyone in the comments calling you FlabbyPoker

[@Awokein]

Gambling starts at 3:00 thank me later

[@HanoKPoKeR]

Even the guy calls her out .. all she does is all in. They have no skill, shuffle master deckmate 2 rigs hands in their favor . Don’t believe ?? Look up the pattens . There’s two cameras inside

[@chuckiee84]

Let’s goooo Abby!!

[@alkfjlksj]

so you quit your 6 figure job after making 25k give or take the year before and just thought you could easily make that in poker ?