I Win $35,000+ ALL IN!!! BIGGEST Pots I've Played At Bellagio!! SUPER High Stakes! Poker Vlog Ep 290

[@SpotMyElephant]

Brad is great because he's all of us. He's the everyman. What I mean by that is there's no gimmicks, or showiness or arrogance. Just a chill dude, getting better and better, playing a game he loves and hanging out with us for the ride. It's perfect for consumption and wonderful to watch him go strength to strength. Brad, keep on keeping on. You're speaking to all of us and I wish you nothing but the best

[@RhymesWithCarbon]

He's 100% the same in person as on the vlogs. We can't root for him any more than we do.

[@telcoexperts69]

Spot on!

[@mikethatguy2103]

Nice mate, my words exactly.

[@mgdarenz]

Brad is an anomaly. I've played in some local poker rooms and came to the realization that most players and general gamblers are degenerates and addicts.

[@Bbfanatic]

Zzzzzzz

[@robertwagner5698]

Nothing like watching a Brad Owen video while I'm supposed to be working.

[@teenx8360]

Im on my lunch break rn lol

[@raywright155]

I concur

[@nunyabidness2143]

I'm at work as well, except I'm dropping a deuce

[@ppbur]

I guess during working out for the win

[@ENTPhilosopher]

Lunch break at the office + Brad Owen = my daily ritual

[@chris3407]

I just wanted say it’s really cool how you share screenshots of your poker related conversations. It feels like insider info for how the big games work, for us nobody’s that is. Thank you.

[@blakeyoung4731]

Brad is such a cool guy. Met him after one of his sessions at the Bellagio and we chatted for a moment. Always good chatting with quality people . Stay cool Brad!

[@Paul-fe9ff]

This vlogger is a pay off machine calling river bets with 5 th nuts or worse 😂

[@blakeyoung4731]

@@Paul-fe9ff aww are you upset? Poor baby.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Do you know how hard it is to make the 5th nuts?

[@iwilloffendsimps]

@@Paul-fe9ffyou’re an idiot. Brad is a very good players who profits yearly.

[@iwilloffendsimps]

@@Paul-fe9fflol you said “5th nuts”. As if that’s not a great freaking hand. What a clown comment lolololol. I would bet my ass you’re a losing player.

[@thecocktailian2091]

It is often said on every post and every comment section, but as I have not put the sentiment to digital paper; I truly appreciate the view and footage of the non poker aspects .It is a excellent vehicle to form a stronger bond with your viewers. I hope one day I get the chance to play with you.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks a lot man. It’s cool to get a comment like this. Not everyone cares about the non poker stuff so I appreciate hearing something positive about including it.

[@frenchdna3727]

@@BradOwenPoker It makes you relatable. Given the evolution of the size of your audience I'd say it's been working. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

[@since1876]

​@@BradOwenPokerI appreciate the fact that it's there even though I generally skip past it. It's nice that the people with souls who actually care about other people can have the option. I'm just heartless. ☺️

[@MikeTidman]

People: “Brad so tieeeeeght.” Brad: “Biggest game ever played in Bobby’s room? 72, 45, 72, 79, J5, 72… “

[@Zieg_Games]

He wants to get invited back

[@animaroku]

45s from co is a better open than fold, playing 72 on 72 game is practically mandatory, and 79s again from late position. He is playing ok preflop, what bothers people is that he is super passive and rarely bluffs. Sometimes they are wrong, but in general brad is tight

[@LitCentralMillennialXLIII]

Brad is a tight player. He’s a winner.

[@BinhNguyen-t7s]

why the hell would you run it twice when you have the advantage. pretty obvious you had him beat and he had only a pair

[@ekw555]

@@BinhNguyen-t7s because when you play in a game w/ (wealthy) businessmen, you keep it friendly and let them decide how many times they want to run it.

[@davidgroth182]

I’ve watched about 250 out 290 the infamous Brad Ownes poker vlogs. This is easily top 5 episode of all time.

[@aaronlagos5863]

Brad’s story telling is one of a kind. Whether it’s a poker hand, personal life, or anything else he shares. The dude has a gift and should consider writing a book.

[@Manimal5279]

3k views in 12 minutes. Says a lot about you and your channel Brad. Love it!!!

[@ericmiller9498]

Bots

[@landonlandon1221]

definitely not brad is one of the most watched poker players@@ericmiller9498

[@shanesimplegradsolutions6169]

Brad, I respect how real you are. I have been playing at Graton and Hollywood Park for the last couple of years. I love how you show your wins and your losses. I feel most poker players are not honest like you. You can tell you are a kind-hearted person and I truly respect what you have built for yourself and have done for the game. Good luck out there and it's been nice learning from you.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks a lot. I love Graton. I hope you're running well out there.

[@jdeneau13]

Enjoy your time with the baby when he comes Brad. Glad to hear you have some videos stockpiled to hold us over!

[@Kanders190]

Brad, as an Eagles fan who put down a lot of money last year to go to the Super Bowl only to watch my team blow a 10-point lead to Patrick Mahomes, I feel your pain more than most.

[@joshpadget5259]

The coolest part of the whole video is that the next time your team makes a Super Bowl, you'll be able to bring your boy with you and continue that tradition. Great poker and a great dude.

[@MikeOry911]

Ive been following your videos from day 1. Watching you go from a beginner to playing in Bobby’s room has been awesome. I get a lot from your hand analysis, bet sizing and other breakdowns of the general thought processes. But I wanted to thank you for including the personal / family stuff about the Super Bowl in this one. It means a lot to your fans to have that extra level of connection. Thanks for all you do. Good luck at the tables and stay safe ;-)

[@TomRauhe]

"It's a brick because we're not in Texas". Truer words have never been spoken.

[@binhhuynh5979]

This was definitely a double wow video! Keep up the good work Bradley! 👍👏🙌

[@tedlaver]

Love seeing Eric at your table. Always cool to see chess players players in the wild.

[@dballer49]

One my all time favorite vlogs, I remember a few years ago when you just started doing this and I was probably your 50th follower, and your narrative humor was so funny, that knew you were going to go places, and look at you now!

[@joeingram1]

Epic VLOG - one hell of a super bowl weekend

[@dgfox474]

Great to share this journey with you vicariously Brad. You are the God of the Poker Vlog! Super friendly. You give poker a good name. I wish they were all like you :-)

[@MacBaza]

@4:40 I hate that this dude saw your hand, chose 2x and didn't show.

[@NP35606]

Same - that was incredibly lame. Couldn’t wait to show his suckout too

[@BradOwenPoker]

There's always a lot of discussion about running it once or twice and it just as easily could've ran out with the T on the first river and the 2 on the second one. It's always a lot more fun for the vlog if people show their cards first so everyone can sweat together like in the second all in and call, but this is a big game and I understand people not wanting to show unless they have to if they think it'll help them preserve an edge or something I guess.

[@danieldandanny]

I haven't watched a vlog in a while but I'm proud / impressed by your growth Brad. I remember watching you take shots at some of the high stakes games and forcing your opponents to show their hands at showdown to get all the intel you could during a session. but now seeing you flip over your hand immediately at showdown is really a testament of how much confidence you've gained in your skills.

[@tylerberg4360]

"light a 100 dollar bill on fire". Don't you do that every day brad ? Lol awesome video man sorry about your 9ers I was pulling for them as well.

[@keithhays1763]

Brad, as a Bengals fan, I wish I wasn't old enough to remember the 9ers beating us twice in the Super Bowl. You'll see them win, and soon. As for the Running with the Bulls, do it, do it, do it! It's not as dangerous as it seems, and it will leave with enough stories for a lifetime. Good luck and thanks for all the videos!

[@GypsyTinker2012]

Brad... run it ONCE!!!

[@howardtreesong4860]

I've been following Brad's journey for a few years now and it's great to see him going from strength to strength. The things he has the guts to do are part of his personal legend. I have no doubt he's going to put his name on that prize one day. He's being going at it with the right attitude. Also, and it bears pointing out: winning ever bigger chunks of money isn't going to hurt the bankroll. Brad, I want you to win your first tournament with seven deuce off suit! I believe in you, man!

[@alexandergustafsson2280]

The Camera shaking due to your hand shaking after that 36K pot really shows how much of a sweat that was for you, I love it!

[@jeffk862]

Hey Brad, as someone who listens to your videos while working to learn, instead of watching them, you do a hell of a job breaking down your thought process and hands. Thanks Man!

[@Knee_High]

Taking a 38 minute and 32 seconds bath, it's Tiiiiime to fill my bradiction ! Lots of love from a Scottish bathtub 😅

[@D.Kruger2.0]

I love that you also show the private side of your life and not just the Poker content

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks a lot man

[@sf1203]

As a fellow Niners' fan, this was a rough weekend.

[@danielgarland9838]

Brad this was an incredible vlog! Having 100% of yourself in a high stake game and the breakdown of the hands you showed to us was awesome! With a break here and there it could have been a nice win. I'm sure we as viewers are going to see those "nice wins" soon! Best wishes in becoming a Father soon and your upcoming Birthday next week! I'm sure the celebrations of those two events will be terrific!

[@Hozebeast]

I like your bucket list. Keep it up.

[@azatshahnazarian3308]

Been watching for a while now and your breakdowns of the hands helped me a lot improving my game. Coming to Vegas this weekend can’t wait to play at encore & Bellagio hope to run into you Brad.

[@BradOwenPoker]

My mom is in town this weekend so I probably won't be playing at all, but have a great trip and I hope you win lots of money.

[@jolit1234]

I’ll never understand showing your hand then letting the other player decide how many times to run it. You’re giving away so much information and then letting them decide.

[@Kwirts]

It doesn’t change odds just variance

[@jasonjones8397]

Brad you are the Poker Blog Master. Your hand analysis and overall information you share in each video is by far the best. Thank you.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thank you very much Jason

[@markpritchard8873]

funnily enough u had a great blocker in that J5 hand :D 5 of hearts was 2 outs in 1 card . gg mate nice playing

[@ZeroLuckMitchy]

Dude, I am impressed by the level of celebrity that you are starting to pull notice from. So cool that your family got to watch a 49er game sitting with Frank Gore! And I can’t be the first one to notice how Gore is like almost the spitting image of your dad!!! Crazy similar. I never noticed that when he was playing.

[@matthewelliott2213]

Gotta say I paused to read your bucket list--you got all these!

[@charlestompkins8819]

Always get goose bumps when we see that video of your Dad. Really great vlog my dude! Well done.

[@DeucesNeverLose]

Why do you show and then let them chose to run it twice? They always run it twice, but you let them see it first.

[@BradOwenPoker]

I show to hopefully induce them to show for the vlog. Running it once or twice doesn't affect how much money you make in the long run.

[@DeucesNeverLose]

@BradOwenPoker I appreciate the variance reduction side, but you should still wait to show until after they decide. Some (very few) would run it once if they thought they were ahead, but once you show... they are given a free out and you often have split the pot... that's not variance reduction but rather Brad O being too nice!!! Keep it up... great work getting back on regular postings.

[@counterfeit4450]

@@DeucesNeverLoseit seems like you didn’t understand what he said. In the long run, absolutely nothing changes from running it once or twice So it doesn’t matter whether they choose once or twice, or whether they think they’re ahead or behind Brad plays full time and it makes no difference as far as money. He’s playing for the long run, not for right now

[@dhoytinaz]

Been watching for years. It's amazing how far you've come and how hard you've worked to now be playing at stakes like this. One of my favorite parts of Mondays. :)

[@krisztiankiraly4732]

Still wonder how someone who made it can stay so humble. Love you Brad

[@-GT-HUSTLER]

Cool bucket list. I'd have a similar one if I was to make one. I also would love to visit Egypt one day but the sad reality is that it's just too dangerous to do so unfortunately. This is a crazy , messed up world we live in. Hopefully one day it gets better. Good luck Brad in life and Congrats on the baby on the way.

[@Wyatt0804]

That’s so awesome!!!! Being able to play in “Bobby’s (Legends) Room,” go to a Super Bowl, a Shane Gillis comedy show, that’s a LIFETIME of bucket list items… it one weekend!! Congrats on all your success, you are a good dude, and deserve it!!! I have been watching from the very beginning, and enjoy it so much!!!

[@akintencity6441]

Random comment of the day: Saw you at the Bellagio once when I went to Vegas . I was playing 1/2 or or 1/3 can’t remember. Turned around to look at my friend who was at another table and saw you playing . Wanted to get up and say hi to you but I didn’t want to interrupt you while you were playing at any point . At least I got to see you from a distance so that was cool

[@BradOwenPoker]

That's cool. Next time feel free to say hi, even if I'm playing at the table.

[@rosarioagosta3795]

Great video Brad! thanks for sharing all your thoughts, memories and what you live. Best greetings from Belgium!

[@dreamboat3639]

What a hell of up and down run! And nice Super Bowl footage. I really appreciate it that you take it so good no complaints when run bad.

[@pauldc83]

What a wild ride for this session… in the celebrities game you play with a chessbrah GM Eric Hansen… 33:22 really wasn’t expecting to seeing him in your vblog

[@GlenTheGuesser]

Wow! The Motown Jacks n Five takes it down. Royalties coming to a bank account near you soon! Steel round things you are sitting on. Hopefully got some great player's points as well. Sorry about the Super Bowl loss but amazing that you were able to attend. I'm 60+ and have never attended one. One poker side, great J-5 hand, great vlog and as always...looking forward to the next vlog and the next NFL season.

[@austinhamilton1864]

Brad Owen got me into poker and i got all my friends into poker, I used to watch Brads videos when I didn’t even understand how the game really worked, nowadays me and my buddy’s buy in for 20-50$ on a weekly basis😂 shoutout brad man, can’t wait till he gets a nice wsop bracelet

[@CreamySpoon]

"Just like Ashley Simpson's career after her appearance on SNL, we're not going anywhere." JFC, I just snorted my milk out of my nose. Well done.

[@scottlemasters7413]

Congrats on the baby Brad! We are welcoming our first here in April. Just wanted to pop in and congratulate you. Have been such a huge fan of your vlogs. I want to start playing poker but I’m way too intimated lol.

[@michaels7368]

I'm asking, so you have to be invited to play in the Legends room?

[@bintang7560]

The J5 hand shows how what looks crazy when watching at the table is actually elite level play. Reinforced by some of the other incredible plays at WPT vlog I've watched.

[@LanceRomanceF4E]

Subscriber here getting better after every vid. I realized most of my session losses came from calling all-ins with good hands, but not the nuts. I’ve checked my ego and no longer fear getting bluffed. I play $1-3 at local casino with mostly tight retirees or maniac military young guns. I’ll call the maniacs, but not the rocks.

[@TheCod3r]

Great video as always, but I think allowing the villain to choose to run it twice after you show your cards is a mistake. I get why you allow to run it twice to reduce variance but if you were as confident as you seemed about your hidden two pair, I personally think you reduced your own EV

[@aaronjg682]

The poker is secondary to me. Just want to send my slightly early congrats on the soon-to-happen birth of your first child. So happy for you and I hope you take some time off to bond with your son. As a soon to be third time dad myself, those first few weeks are amazing. Again, congrats Brad! 🎉

[@jeremystranges]

I’ve watched you for years and this is by far the best vlog you have made. Thanks man, keep grinding.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks a lot Jeremy. That's my favorite thing to see in the comment section. Good luck to you man.

[@MrJeffer0326]

I used to watch Johnny Bax play on the pokerstars high stakes table almost nightly back in the day. had no idea who the dude was but knew he was a table dominator, oh the memories.

[@wagwanbossy]

Loved this one! Really shows how much of a rollercoaster sessions can be 🔥

[@supersmoo7377]

Brad, just letting you know when you write out a check-mark with your pen, you’re doing it backwards. You’re supposed to start from the left side, and then go right; not vice versa.

[@dylanrostron9780]

Big hugs re: 9ers. Im a lifelong SF fan from Australia. I take the day off for the Superbowl (its monday here) and this year was a tough one. 2024 run it back! Brock, Deebo, Kittle, Warner, Aiyuk (maybe?) Trent, Bosa, JUICE et al, BANG BANG!!!!! Keep up the great content.

[@constantineloizides6414]

@bradowenpoker question for you - at these nosebleed stakes, what’s the tipping like, per win? Do you have a stack of quarters designated for dealer tips off to the side? Or something different?

[@NickKravitz]

That's Eric Hansen at 33:22. One of my favorite chess celebrities mostly because he is Canadian where chess ratings are not as inflated. Amazing hands as always, now I am pumped for the home game tonight.

[@mize30]

Loved it !!! Super cool vlog. I'm always cheering for you. Awesome family time at the big game.

[@MetalDetectingWithDustin]

Nothing like Brad Dropping a video to make a holiday feel just a little more special 😎💯

[@ripsingracey]

Been watching you play for a couple of years now, and I think your game is getting better all the time. I'm 60 years old, and love to play, but stick to the 2-5 game, and feel I'm average at best, but I feel I've learned from watching you play. Sitting at home with covid at the moment, and really enjoyed this episode.

[@jeffreyuken]

As a Lions fan, I don't understand what losing in a Super Bowl feels like, but I do know what losing a big lead in a playoff game feels like. Seems like you're taking it in stride. Love the channel. Keep up the good work!

[@hazewhisper]

I do enjoy when you include the more common hands. When I started watching I thought, "How is every hand so interesting?". As someone who wants to eventually play more, seeing some common hands, early folds and such, really helps.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Thanks man. I'm glad to hear that. Sometimes it's just too much effort to go through certain common/boring situations writing the script, recording the voiceover, editing it all together, adding in graphics, choosing music and adding that, etc. I still think it's important for viewers to see that stuff occasionally, but showing a a bet and a fold on the flop might take me an extra hour of work and it won't be that interesting/helpful to a lot of people. In this episode each pot is so big, which at least makes it a lot more palatable. Anyway, I appreciate the comment.

[@hazewhisper]

I bet. I did some editing of my own videos back in the day with Sony Vegas Pro. It's a lot of work! I don't know how you guys do it. Keep it up brother. Thoroughly enjoying the content.@@BradOwenPoker

[@Jzeus7deuce]

Brad! I love your content. This is my first time commenting. I had to when your first hand was seven deuce and you got it dealt a few more times! My buddy and I stopped working to finish the video! 😂. Thank you for sharing with us. Huge fan!!

[@BradOwenPoker]

Haha very cool. Thanks for making the leap into the comment section.

[@Jzeus7deuce]

Forgot to mention that I have learned a lot from watching you play. So thank you! Always cheering for you! 🤙

[@GibParadox]

I recon 4 and 6 can happen in the same trip... although it would have to be in July (07/07 is when the bulls thing takes place), and July is probably scorching hot in Egypt... Some of those items are in my list too ;) On the poker side... I'm not a player, but if I keep watching you, I might give it a go one of these days! PS: Love the little remarks in all your episodes. Keep it up!

[@noparkang]

Congrats on the baby. Love watching your vlogs and have learned a ton.

[@tiagos.8424]

The only poker player/vlogger from who I genuinely feel the adrenaline of a big pot. Amazing $36K win. Loved the 2 rivers sweat.

[@theredpillinvestor]

With the pocket Q's hand, why over bet the flop when you know how vulnerable your hand is? Why not just bet 1/3 pot and see the turn cheaply. Everyone floats and these days, noone folds out flush draws on the flop and an overbet only induces a jam. You're going for a fold but 1/3 bet will get all garbage to fold while only better hands, or drawing hands call or jam your overbet. Betting heavily to fold out draws or "make the pay for a card" is old school strategy and much less effective than in the past. Only caveat for overbetting is AFTER the turn when your ODDs are much, much improved against most all draws and your opponent is much more likely to fold a drawing hand with just one card to go.

[@jameslongie696]

Serious question. Why do you let opponents choose how many times to run it when you think you’re ahead?

[@elienasri5512]

Brad, I love that parallel of your poker day with the Superbowl 🙂

[@leehjones]

I resisted the urge to pause on the bucket list. There was something about guitar in there - have you ticked that one? Also, Cliff Josephy is not only a GOAT (I remember him from PokerStars during the early 2000's), but he's a stupendously nice guy too. I'm delighted that he's comfortable and still crushing the game.

[@zombies_9953]

Love the personal content you add for us. You're inspiring me to finally put a bucket list in writing!

[@G-master21]

This is awesome! I play pots too at Hugewin casino.

[@davidmcdaniel5150]

Congrats on your baby. Great vlog, you help up nice in Bobby’s room.

[@andrewalaskiewicz38]

So amazing getting to knock something off the bucket list. That’s a bigger win than any cash game session. Ushers performance was great as well. Sorry your team lost, but I’m sure it was still a blast. Also 8.5 months pregnant at time of the SB means you’re like a week away from knocking off the biggest check mark you can on a bucket list. Becoming a father. February 2024 best month of your life!!

[@willisisawesome]

Interesting to run that first hand twice. I know hindsight is 20/20 but still just feels wrong wonder what the math says.Glad you got it back later. Loved this so much. Hope you enjoyed the game even though the 49ers lost. Going to a SB is #1 bucket list item for me.

[@hockeyhalod]

What a crazy vlog for you! Glad to see you enjoying life's experiences and not just the grind.

[@thedeeprot]

love your vids brad

[@Gwojtkowski56]

I watched a good portion of this while giving my two month old daughter a bottle and watching my two and a half year old son tear around the house in his little car. Congrats on the baby, there's no better feeling in the world!

[@garymola1445]

I'm a HUGE Rams fan and have hated the Niners since I was a little kid. I still didn't like to see you let down at the Super Bowl. The Niners are still a great team and should have plenty more opportunities coming up. Congrats on checking off your bucket list of going to a Super Bowl. An even bigger congrats on having a baby, I wish you and your new family all the best.

[@Ghostone11]

Love when you play the super high stakes games. Keep up the great work Brad.

[@michitootsutsuki6310]

I like how he explains everything, my little brother understands poker now because of Brad’s videos

[@nickfish3545]

Just played my first live 1/3 game at harrahs in Cherokee bought in 150 3 times took over 900 profit altogether had a blast definitely plan on playing in the future I also got to play ultimate Texas hold ‘em with Hamid izadi the day after we hon a wsop ring and 245k and I’m now proud to call him my friend, amazing person

[@tankq888]

Wow congratulations Brad! I remember subscribe to you with only 50k and now you're onto a million subscribers soon. Keep it up champ from down under australia! Congrats on winning that massive pot 👍

[@ww2079]

15:12 what a well played and reasoned hand. Top notch with this j5.

[@jdlutz1965]

Brad, you'll have stories, along with video, to share with your son and then your own times to directly share together. Enjoy life!

[@burqueninja5056]

He slow rolled you when you had that 72 boat. Slow rolling is common in all poker cash games!

[@magiciangob]

As a 1/3 player taking shots at 2/5, it's fun to be reminded that the challenges of moving up are a constant struggle.

[@Bill_N_ATX]

I remember going to the Tampa Bay - Oakland super bowl and sitting next to a bunch of guys who paid thousands to see their Raiders play. It was a sad day in Mudville for those guys but they took it well. But I still felt for them.

[@BradOwenPoker]

Gannon had a tough day as I recall

[@ayo4325]

Brad!!! Congratulations my man! I didn’t know you were going to be a poker papa! Outstanding news! It sucked that our 9ers lost but I am glad you had a great time. The Greenlaw injury really hurt the D. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@sambarnes2716]

The set of 22s was a definite fold you put your opponent on a flush draw but still called. Go with your read. With the ak I would have bet over the pot on flop you said the guy was a really tight player. The thing is with tight players with an ace on board they will only bet if they take the lead by hitting a set. So if you put them on kings queens jacks you have to bet. Checking is fatal as it just lets them see another card.

[@tomsnyder8957]

You've really stepped up your game. Amazing the stakes you're playing and tournaments you have been playing. AMAZING!!

[@2nd2nonegambling15]

Brad love your videos been following your journey for 3 years now keep rolling my man