MOPP E51 - Armin "AbsoluteTopUp" Amini, The Latest Contender for the Poker Crown

In episode 51 of the MOPP we chat with american high-stakes cash-game player Armin "AbsoluteTopUp" Amini. We dive deep into his journey, mindset, and experiences at the World Cash Game Championships. We discuss the highs and lows of battling the best, dealing with massive swings, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Armin shares how he transitioned from gaming to poker, refined his study process, and developed the mental resilience needed to compete at the top. We also explore key poker concepts, from understanding blockers to balancing exploitative and solver-based strategies. Plus, he reveals the biggest mindset leaks holding players back and the traits required to reach high stakes. If you're serious about improving your game and mastering the mental side of poker, this episode is a must-watch.

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In The Mechanics of Poker podcast, Rene aka ‘TheWakko’ and Mindset & Performance coach Adam Carmichael deconstruct high stakes poker players. They are figuring out what it is about them, how they think, and what they do that makes them so successful. The hosts place an extra focus on the obstacles these players had to overcome and the skills they had to develop in their rise to the top.