Interview Rick
ABOUT HIS POKER BOOK
101+ Poker Tips
"That Actually Work"
What The Cards Taught Me After Midnight
by Rick Gleason
Poker is a test of discipline, psychology, and risk. In 101+ Poker Tips, Rick shares two decades of experience—from Seattle cardrooms, and home games to the Las Vegas Strip. This guide cuts through professional complexity, giving beginner and intermediate players a clear roadmap to transform basic skills into a winning strategy.
Whether you’re a casual home-game player or serious about improving your results, this book delivers practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you make better decisions, protect your bankroll, and think like a long-term winner.
INTRODUCING RICK WITH BIO
Ladies and gentlemen, today’s guest is someone who has been paying his poker tuition the hard way for nearly twenty years. Rick Gleason is the author of 101+ Poker Tips, a practical field manual for serious players who want to sharpen their edge and stop donating chips to avoidable mistakes.
Rick’s journey has taken him from online poker and local leagues to the toughest cardrooms in Las Vegas. He’s not here to sell shortcuts or magic formulas. He’s here to talk about discipline, bankroll management, reading players, emotional control, and the real habits that separate consistent winners from frustrated gamblers.
Please, let's welcome Rick Gleason to the show.
SUGGESTED QUESTIONS
Below, you'll find a dozen suggested questions you might ask Rick about his book, 101+ Poker Tips. Feel free to mix and match and make up your own as well.
Foundation & Background
Q1: What inspired you to write 101+ Poker Tips?
Q2: Rick, you say in your book that poker can be learned but never conquered. What does that mean for players trying to improve?
Q3: You moved to Las Vegas thinking you knew poker — and Vegas “laughed and took your money.” What was the biggest wake-up call for you?
Strategy & Discipline
Q4: You emphasize that “discipline is your first edge.” Why is playing fewer hands one of the fastest ways to improve?
Q5: What advice would you give someone new to poker?
Q6: In your experience, what’s more dangerous: bad beats or bad decisions?
Bluffing & Psychology
Q7: You write that bluffing should be "disciplined, not a personality trait." What’s the biggest mistake players make when trying to bluff?
Q8: Are there times and situations when a poker player should avoid bluffing?
Mindset & Long-Term Thinking
Q10: You emphasize bankroll survival and long-term thinking. How should recreational players think differently about money at the table?
Q11: How does poker mirror real-life decision making?
Q12: If someone wants to improve their game over the next six months, what three habits should they start today?
RICK'S WEBSITE
You can learn more about Rick Gleason and his book, 101+ Poker Tips, and the various poker related coaching services he offers at his website, RickGleason.com.
REQUEST AN INTERVIEW
To request an interview with Rick contact him online through this website. Or, if you're in a hurry, call Rick's office directly at (702) 326-9045 PST to set up an interview. Please leave a voice message and your inquiry will be responded to promptly.
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