4 poker tips from a successful BBZ student

The fact that you’re here, on this website, reading this article means you probably want to not only get better at poker but also find some success.

To show you just how achievable that is when you study with BBZ Poker, we regularly chat with community members about how our Daily Seminars and courses have helped them produce scores they never dreamed possible.

In this article, we’re talking to Marc, a 31-year-old financial planner from Montreal who plays poker as a fun (and profitable) hobby. Marc is known as “Gohnny Sins” on GGPoker and “Bigplekplek” in our Discord.

Marc recently put up his biggest score of the year, a third-place finish for $15,149 in a $54 buy-in Bounty Hunters Daily Main on GGPoker, and he credited his success directly to our Daily Seminars.

He quickly followed that up with a runner-up finish in a $25 Daily Warm-Up on GGPoker for $7,137.

Here, Marc tells us about his poker journey so far, how BBZ Poker has helped him with recent results, and his tips for anyone grinding the micro-stakes.

How did you get started playing poker?

Marc: I started playing five years ago when my friend told me to try it as a joke. I didn’t know what I was doing when I started but the story of how I got hooked has been told many times. I won my first tournament ever: a $0.55 buy-in for $75.

I probably made all the usual mistakes, bad bankroll management, overestimating my edge, not enough studying, etc. But I slowly got better by watching poker streams on Twitch. Since 2021, I’ve only had positive years, with 2024 being by far my best year already. I made as much with poker as with my job since 2023 but I love doing both at the same time.

When did you discover BBZ Poker?

Marc: I think I heard about BBZ Poker for the first time two to three years ago when Jordan played on the PartyPoker streams. The first BBZ product I purchased was the Apestyles Bundle which opened my eyes to a lot of things. I’ve been subscribed to the Daily Seminars for about two years now and it has been, by far, the best source of poker knowledge available.

What have you been studying in the BBZ Seminars and how did it help your recent results?

Marc: I try to watch every seminar. However, I’ve been really busy with the grind and work and there are thousands of hours of content, so I have prioritized Jargo, Jordan, and Bryan’s seminars, as I feel their teaching styles have been perfect for how I learn.

For recent results, I precisely remember picturing in my head what Jargo showed us about deep runs and ICM (using 40% of the field remaining charts for ITM play). Bryan’s approach also has helped me so much in the last year, his first seminars were enlightening for me. I give a lot of credit to those three coaches who helped me go from a 5% average ROI to 25%+.

Has BBZ Poker’s bounty content helped with your results in PKO tournaments?

Marc: Definitely. Being able to learn from Alex “Pwndidi” Theologis every week is incredible. His bounty content is a gold mine.

How do you navigate big field poker tournaments?

Marc: I see two important things to navigate big fields, especially on GGPoker where stacks can stay shallow for quite a while.

First, you don’t need to do fancy plays all the time. Stay solid with your theory knowledge.

Second, I try to remember all the tips and tricks Jargo and Bryan have planted in my head.

How have your poker scores impacted your life?

Marc: These particular scores won’t impact that much because I stay in low to mid stakes to keep the results predictable, but all the scores together over the years helped me get a car and a house. In 2024, I’ve been speed-running through my mortgage with poker.

What advice would you give to players grinding the micro-stakes?

Marc: I have to say, I don’t have too many regrets because all the mistakes I made led me to the player I am today. What I would tell myself when I was grinding the micros are the same things I’m telling myself today:

You’re not that good and you always have tons to learn. Keep studying because others are getting better every day. Don’t be too harsh on yourself when you make a costly mistake, they are part of the game. Learn from them. And don’t hero call too much, this isn’t where the money is.

Marc credits the BBZ Daily Seminars for taking his ROI from 5% to 25%+. You can try them free for 7 days and get access to 3,000+ hours of coaching from Jordan, Jargo, Bryan, Pwndidi, and the full BBZ team.