The Bernard Lee Poker Show 12-08: 2019 WSOP champs Greg Mueller & Eli Elezra

June 26, 2019

Bernard Lee Contributor

Guests:

Greg Mueller @GregFBTEli Elezra @elielezra1

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In this episode of The Bernard Lee Poker Show on the PokerNews Podcast Network, Bernard Lee first interviews Greg Mueller, the winner of the 2019 World Series of Poker $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship. Greg discusses winning his third bracelet, his first in ten years. Greg also talks about his tournament and cash game schedule during the summers in Las Vegas.

During the second half of the show, Bernard interviews Eli Elezra, who captured the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event. This win was his fourth bracelet, and second in this exact event which he won four years ago. Eli discusses some key strategies regarding Seven Card Stud and how he watches PokerGO to continue his learning. Also, check out Eli’s recent autobiography, Pulling The Trigger.

Show Time Stamps

0:00	Welcome to The Bernard Lee Poker Show as this week’s guests will be Greg Mueller, 2019 WSOP $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship winner and Eli Elezra, 2019 WSOP $1,500 Seven Card Stud champion.
0:36	Bernard discusses the latest news at the WSOP with all the results from the past week including $10,000 H.O.R.S.E Championship, $10,000 no-limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship, $1,500 Seven Card Stud, $1,000 Double Stack no-limit hold’em, $10,000 Dealer’s Choice Championship, $25,000 PLO High Roller and $2,500 no-limit hold’em.
5:03	Bernard previews the upcoming week at the WSOP including several $10,000 Championships (Razz, PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better) and Colossus.
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6:58	Bernard welcomes Greg Mueller to the show.
8:03	Greg joins the show.
8:38	Greg explains why it has been ten years since his last tournament win. “I feel like I hit the pinnacle of my career (after I won my two bracelets) and wasn’t really into the tournaments at all…This year, I kind of had a little bug to see if I could compete in these tournaments with the kids.”
11:12	Greg describes getting comfortable after winning a WSOP bracelet and enjoying the flexibility in playing cash games. “I wanted to win a bracelet. It was the big thing and it was so prestigious.”
13:13	Greg discusses which games he usually plays at the Bellagio during the year.
13:54	Greg reveals which game he is relatively less comfortable in than the other games in playing H.O.R.S.E. “It’s definitely Stud (Hi-Lo) 8 (or better).”
14:08	Greg explains that players usually have a comfortable game and often run well in that specific game. “It just seems like when you are playing H.O.R.S.E. and even the $50k (Poker) Players Championship, everyone kind of has a game at the table. And when you are playing that person’s game, it just always appears that they run better at that game.”
16:21	Greg admits that he feels limit hold’em is his best game and how he takes advantage of this belief during tournaments.
18:36	Greg explains that he will not focus on WSOP Player of the Year…unless he wins another bracelet.
21:50	Greg admits that he needs rest in between tournaments and the roller coaster rides during tournaments.
25:16	Greg discusses the comparison of being a professional hockey player and a professional poker player. “There’s without a doubt a direct correlation. Hating losing. Being disciplined. Not to give up.”
28:06	Greg lists the WSOP events that he would love to win: WSOP Main Event and $50,000 Poker Players Championship.
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33:30	Bernard continues his show with Eli Elezra.
33:53	Eli joins the show.
34:20	Eli reveals Stud (high only) is his favorite of the mixed games. “Even when I’m playing with the boys, they know that Stud had to be there all the time, because I tell them if there is no Stud, I’m not playing. I love Stud.”
36:48	Eli is sad that interest in Stud is going down.
37:27	Eli discusses some advice about Stud. “The whole idea about Stud is trying to remember what your opponent had. It is so important…you have to remember what came out and you can’t be on the phone.”
38:38	Eli discusses also playing hidden pairs and also straight draws.
41:12	Bernard and Eli discuss the importance of up cards on determining whether to play.
42:37	Bernard and Eli discuss Stud Hi-Lo 8 or better and weaknesses in the opponent’s games. “When you love Stud, Stud love you back.”
46:50	Eli advices players to watch old episodes online, including past shows on PokerGo. “It is so important that you definitely look at what other top players (are) playing.”
50:21	Eli reveals the remainder of his 2019 WSOP schedule which will include the remaining five $10,000 championship events and the $50,000 Poker Players Championship.
50:50	Eli reveals that the $50,000 PPC is his dream event to win. “Oh My God! The Chip Reese Trophy because he’s my idol. He’s the one I start playing poker.”
52:15	Eli compares Michael Mizrachi’s feel and control of the game to Stu Ungar’s.

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You can follow Greg Mueller on Twitter @GregFBT.

You can follow Eli Elezra on Twitter @elielezra1.

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