From Troll to Kingpin: Doug Polk’s New Game

He built an audience. Sold the course. Bought the room. And he’s still flaming Berkey, Phil, and half the industry.

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Art Parmann
August 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Most poker players dream of making it on a stream.
Doug Polk? He sold the course and bought the damn card room.

Good morning fellow gambler! Every week we bring you the highs, lows, and unbelievable characters of high-stakes poker. This week’s guest?

Doug Polk — unfiltered and fully loaded.

But before we start, wouldn’t it be great to put in a little session while you listen? Come play with us on Phenom Poker and get a 200% Deposit Bonus on your first deposit. And who knows, you might just run into us at the tables =]

He made millions clicking Raise.
Millions more clicking Upload.
Then millions teaching the internet how to do both.
Now? He sold Upswing Poker…and owns The Lodge and just bought a 2nd location!

And if you think he’s done? Not even close.

We sat down with Doug to break down:

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Art and Justin

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