He Moved to Vegas to Win…and Hated It.

About this episode

Justin Saliba shares his volatile journey in poker, detailing his early struggles and eventual success.

Justin Saliba had $30,000. Sitting on the couch. Watching TV with his dad. By the end of the day… $0. Not one hand. Not one bad beat. Just kept firing… until it was all gone. “I had over 30K… and I hit zero.” That moment could’ve been the end. Instead… it was the start. In this episode of The Table 1 Podcast, Justin Saliba joins Art Parmann and Justin Young to break down one of the most volatile, honest, and fascinating paths in poker. From growing up in Ohio playing neighborhood games… to chasing a professional soccer career… to moving to Vegas with six months to “make millions”… …and eventually becoming a $10M+ tournament crusher. Along the way, we get into: Losing his entire bankroll early in his career Why he HATED his first Vegas grind The coaching deal that saved his poker career Being accused of cheating — and how he responded Recording his entire session… then winning a bracelet Going on a heater that changed everything The mindset shift that took him to the highest stakes This one is raw, honest, and a perfect look at what it actually takes to survive (and win) in high-stakes poker. Show Notes (AI generated from the transcript. Please excuse any AI slop.) 0:38 — Intro +…

People in this episode

Hosts: Art Parmann, Justin Young

Guest: Justin Saliba

Topics covered

• poker career
• high-stakes poker
• bankroll management
• personal growth
• professional challenges

Keywords

• poker
• bankroll
• Vegas
• high-stakes
• tournament
• mindset
• cheating
• soccer career
• Moneymaker

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ohio, Vegas

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