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Joe Bartholdi won $3.8M... then it all went sideways
Poker isn’t just about winning—it’s about what happens next.
Art Parmann
February 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
Some guys play poker. Some guys win. Some guys lose. And some guys? They win $3.8 million, forget they have $60K in a safe deposit box, and end up with a life story crazier than any movie.
Joe Bartholdi didn’t start with a bankroll or a strategy—he started with street gambling and dropping out of 9th grade before finding poker and riding it straight to the top. But big wins come with even bigger risks.
This episode of The Table 1 Podcast isn’t just about poker—it’s about what happens when the game gives you everything, takes it all away, and dares you to make a comeback.
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Episode 63 - Joe Bartholdi
Joe Bartholdi didn’t just win millions playing poker—he also got a warning from his own father that the mob might come collecting. On this episode of The Table 1 Podcast, Joe sits down with Art and Justin to talk about high-stakes poker, life-changing money, and the crazy things that happen when you’re deep in the gambling world.
Did the mob ever actually show up? Did Joe manage to hold onto his winnings? You’ll have to watch to find out.
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Art and Justin
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