Show notes
Greg “FBT” Mueller joins Gamble Up! for Episode 21 to share stories from his journey through poker. From Vancouver’s early 90's poker scene to unforgettable WSOP final tables and a massive $3.75 million run. Greg discusses poker mindset, mentorship, friendship, pressure, key hands, coaching, and the lessons that have shaped his decades in the game.00:00 Greg “FBT” Mueller: From Hockey Pro to Poker Legend00:30 Pre-Show Banter, Poker Talk & the Gamble Up! Theme01:02 Greg “FBT” Mueller Joins the Gamble Up! Podcast02:35 From the WSOP Main Event to the Smithers Golf Tournament03:41 Vancouver Poker’s Legendary Limit Game Era08:25 From Pro Hockey to Poker, Golf & a Late-Blooming Career10:37 David Baker, Poker Friendships & Early Main Event Memories16:11 The Toughest Matchup: Playing Heads-Up Against Friends19:28 Why the WSOP Main Event Final Table Feels Bigger Than a Bracelet27:42 Bucky’s Tough Love & the Power of a Great Poker Rail32:50 Recommitting to Tournament Poker & Making a Main Event Run39:19 Scotty “Tickets” Stories & Legendary WSOP Rail Energy45:10 Key Hands That Built Confidence During the Main Event50:11 The Final Table Exit Hand: Playing for $3.75 Million56:50 ICM Pressure, Massive Pay Jumps & Final Table Survival1:02:35 Breaking Down the Heads-Up Hand That Decided Millions1:09:55 Final Table Coaching & Preparing for Elite Competition1:13:22 Final Table Now or a Longer Break? The Tough Decision1:15:05 How a $3.75M Score Changes Your Life1:17:59 Closing Thoughts, Poker Friendship & Another Deep Run