The Overlay goes over a full breakdown of local player success at the 2022 WSOP Circuit Event in Chicago at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin.   The Chicago poker scene is vibrant, passionate, and bountiful. The players from Chicago are some of the most dedicated, crafty, and successful amateur players in the world.  Think we are just blowing smoke? Listen to today's poker podcast and see for yourself how the Chicago poker players did after a two-year-long break from major poker being...

How to play Pocket 10's the toughest premium holdem hand to play. The last qualifier of the top 6 premium hands is our most difficult to play. The Overlay gives you a full breakdown of how to improve your play pocket tens.  Number one on our list of the Top Six most difficult premium holdem hands to play. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty...

How to play Ace King the second toughest premium holdem hand to play. Ace King is pretty, but with beauty comes pain.  The best-looking hand is arguably the toughest to play. The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with Ace King.  Number two on our list of the Top Six most difficult premium holdem hands to play. Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to...

How to play pocket Jacks the 3rd toughest premium holdem hand to play. Pocket Rockets is the BEST holdem hand on the planet, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket Aces.   Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty playing. In this first episode, we will cover the complete list of...

How to play pocket Aces the 4th toughest premium holdem hand to play. Pocket Rockets is the BEST holdem hand on the planet, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket Aces.   Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty playing. In this first episode, we will cover the complete list of...

How to play pocket Queens the 5th toughest premium holdem hand to play. Every poker player hopes for Queens, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket Queens.   Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the third of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty playing. In this first episode, we will cover the complete list of the toughest...

How to play pocket Kings the 6th toughest premium holdem hand to play. Every poker player hopes for Kings, but why are they so hard to play? The Overlay gives you a full breakdown on how to improve your play with pocket kings.    Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the second of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty playing. In this first episode, we will cover the complete list of the toughest...

Premium holdem hands ranked by how tough they are to play. This is the first of a seven-part mini-series of how to play the hands we are all wishing to see but have so much difficulty playing. In this first episode, we will cover the complete list of the toughest premium hands to play, and each subsequent episode will be dedicated to how to improve your play on each hand from the list.  Good Luck and you can thank us later for the help. If you enjoy our show please subscribe and leave us...

Team CCG’s first trip to Vegas and the 2022 WSOP World Seris of Poker! In part two we hear about Ken's deep run in the PLO Championship at the Venitian. We also get the full breakdown of team Captain Brandon's WSOP Main Event tournament.  #teamccg If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us with your friends or enemies (however...

Team CCG’s first trip to Vegas and the 2022 WSOP World Seris of Poker! In part one of this two part episode we catch up with Team CCG assistant captain Ken’s experience at his first WSOP.  What were the lines like? How was the registration process? Overall Experience and his results… FYI I did not win the WSOP Main, maybe next year? We also hear about Joel the winner of the CCG 20K Freeroll WSOP Dream , and our side of his story. Stay tuned for an upcoming Joel exclusive episode....

The Vegas Pre-Show for the Overlay! The WSOP Main Event is only two weeks away, and the Overlay podcast is getting ready to take Vegas on.  What hotels to stay at? Who won the Main Event Seat giveaway? Where do you go to sign up? Top Tips from Brandon (Co-Captian of Team CCG) on what to expect and what to pack in your WSOP fanny pack.  If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button. ...

Sometimes you just get hit in the face with the deck. Those are the poker stories we hear on this edition of Run Good Stories. Find out who is the King of Flips and who turned $78 into almost $2K after a  almost a $4K winner at the PLO table. So many poker players only want to tell the bad beat stories, join us on this episode of the Overlay for the positive side of the reason we all play poker. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts....

Who is the better poker player? The cash game grinder or the poker tournament road warrior? Who would you choose in an all-out battle royale of poker? 25 cash game players vs 25 tournament players with $20K on the line and a first place prize of $11,500 and a dream fulfilled at the WSOP ME. Put your money where your mouth is and lets find out who is the better poker player! If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on...

Alternate lines, three-teamer teaser, twelve leg parlay, backdoor cover, buying points, live betting, underdogs, and covers. The Overlay goes full Degen with a full episode on Sports Betting and how it affects a poker player's bankroll.    If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us with your friends or enemies (however you see...

 To Chop or Not to Chop? That is the question. (Tournament Chop talk only) What should you consider when the "CHOP" talk starts at the final table?  What are the parameters of a good chop? When should you not chop? What are the negatives to chopping? Never again be unsure of your negotiating skills at the poker table again.  Take the Chopportunities master class with the Overlay a poker podcast.  If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple...

What are the top three tips to become a better PLO player?  Position, Card Selection and Bet sizing. Seems simple, but whoever said poker had to be hard.  Follow along with Ken and Brandon as they fall down the rabbit hole of Pot Limit Omaha.   If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us with your friends or enemies (however you...

When you think of the good ole days what do you think of? If you are a poker player, you think about the days of Full Tilt, poker on every TV channel, loosing your whole bank roll in one night, and the epic come back from a $5 re-buy tournament win.  The good ole days of poker do not belong to the Wild Bill Hickock's or Doc Holiday's of the world, but to the men and women playing poker in their basements from 2005-2010!  If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star...

Sponsor episode: The Race to $20K where someone will win a once in a lifetime poker trip to the Main Event~ Listen to Ken and Brandon discuss the charity poker scene in Chicago. We cover the new $20K promo, Main Event seats, and how it has impacted the charity poker scene.  2022 is off to a banger start! If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our...

The Overlay has their first PLO meet-up game at Paramount with tons of action and "sweats". Listen to Ken and Brandon discuss the poker scene in Houston, the game at Paramount, new Texas promos for one of our favorite sponsors, and how the Overlay hosts did in the game.   If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us with your...

How your New Year's resolutions can make you a better poker player. From your primary goals to secondary goals, use January 1st, 2022 as a poker reset button to revamp your game.  Listen as Ken and Brandon go over their own personal goals and resolutions for the new year, and how it can help you become a better poker player.  It's easier than you think! OVERLAY MEET UP GAME at Paramount Social Club:  Come and play with the hosts from the Overlay at Paramount Social Club in Houston, TX on...

Team CCG's only sponsored player and co-host of this podcast plays in his first ever WSOP Main Event! Follow along in this three part mini series about Brandon's epic run in the 2021 $10K WSOP ME. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us with your friends or enemies (however you see fit) and we thank you for supporting our poker...

Team CCG's only sponsored player and co-host of this podcast plays in his first ever WSOP Main Event! Follow along in this three part mini series about Brandon's epic run in the 2021 $10K WSOP ME. If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us with your friends or enemies (however you see fit) and we thank you for supporting our...

Team CCG's only sponsored player and co-host of this podcast plays in his first ever WSOP Main Event! Follow along in this three part mini series about Brandon's epic run in the 2021 $10K WSOP ME.  If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. If you are listing on Spotify please hit that follow button.  Wherever you listen to our podcast please share us with your friends or enemies (however you see fit) and we thank you for supporting our...

High Stakes Poker is the most influential TV shows in the poker world.  A single cash game featuring the most iconic poker players of all time. Old school and new school poker pros  playing for bricks of cash and ridiculously large pots, making deals and running it twice. This show single handed changed the face of poker as we know it today. The Overlay talks about some of the most memorable poker pros who appeared on High Stakes poker over the last 15 years, and where they are now. If you...

Where is the best place to stay in VEGAS? What restaurants would you rate as your top choice, all the way down to the best budget meal? The Overlay gives up its TOP TOP choices of everything VEGAS. Our top choices of hotels, restaurants, poker rooms, buffets, and what to do if and when you go broke at the tables.   Trust me if nothing else listen to us on what to do when you go broke in Vegas and still have 36 hours until your flight.    If you are enjoying our show please subscribe and...