Eugene Katchalov / Co-Founder Qlash / WPT Champion / WSOP Champion / $9M+ MTT Earnings - a podcast by Jeff Gross

from 2021-03-19T02:39:13

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Eugene Katchalov is a WPT & WSOP Champion with over $9M in earnings, who has transitioned his poker career into an Esports career. Listen in as Eugene discusses his Soviet Union background, his rise in Poker (including a $2.4M cash), and how he has co-founded and grown the Esports team ‘Qlash.’


 


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Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Eugene in this episode: 


 


  • How Eugene chose poker over trading in the early days

  • Leaving the Soviet Union as a child to grow up in America

  • The foundation of Qlash

  • Eugene’s approach to learning & training poker

  • Cashing $2.4M at the Doyle Brunson Classic

  • How Eugene signed with PokerStars (just before Black Friday)

  • How Qlash is different to Esport teams

  • Will NFTs find their way into poker and Qlash?

  • Qlash’s partnership with AC Milan

  • Poker vs Esports: Market size


 


Timestamps:


 


  • 0:00 – Introduction

  • 0:15 – How Eugene Got into Poker

  • 3:30 – Leaving the Soviet Union

  • 6:20 – Gaming, Trading & Watching WSOP

  • 11:55 – How Qlash was formed

  • 18:55 – Las Vegas & Online Poker Cashes

  • 21:30 – What Eugene Does to Train

  • 27:05 – Cashing $2.4M

  • 32:00 – PokerStars Sponsorship

  • 36:20 – Eugene’s Poker Style: Preparation & Strategy

  • 41:25 – Transitioning From Poker to Qlash: Current Plans

  • 45:48 – The Foundations of Qlash

  • 50:00 – The Scope of Qlash

  • 56:30 – How does Esports Grow?

  • 1:00:05 – The Qlash Team

  • 1:03:00 – Sponsorships in Esports

  • 1:05:42 – Favourite Poker Players to Battle With

  • 1:08:10 – Deal with AC Milan

  • 1:10:40 – Structure of PokerStars Deal

  • 1:12:10 – Favourite Style of Poker Tournaments & Hands

  • 1:15:15 – Eugene’s Family Reaction to Poker

  • 1:16:45 – Summary of Poker Career: Advice to Younger Self

  • 1:18:40 – Difference between Poker and Esports

  • 1:22:10 – NFTs and Cryptocurrencies in Esports

  • 1:24:10 – Video Games on the Rise

  • 1:26:25 – Team Structure of Qlash & Fundraising

  • 1:28:05 – How to Invest in Esports / Qlash Exit Strategy

  • 1:33:18 – Building a Bankroll

  • 1:38:15 – Handling Downswings

  • 1:40:55 – Most Embarrassing Poker Moment

  • 1:43:00 – Biggest Goal in Life

  • 1:46:10 – Competition & Conclusion


 


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