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Poker Staking & Player Development

Build Your Career
With BBZ Academy.

We fund your buy-ins. You keep half the profit.

Apply for Staking How It Works
Apply
SharkScope data. Last 24 months. 15–20% accepted.
Onboard
Study bundle. ID verify. Coach assigned.
Play
Buy-ins funded. You focus on the tables.
Develop
Coaching, seminars, database work.
Profit
Clear makeup. Split 50/50.
Where Serious
Players Build Careers.

Every player in the Academy gets the same package — a full coaching schedule, platform access, and funded buy-ins, all covered by the staking arrangement. No tiers, no upsells.

Zero Cost to You

What's Included

Coaching
Alpha Coaching
Bi-weekly 1-on-1. Fundamentals, leaks, accountability.
Main Coaching
Senior coaches. Deeper strategy work.
External Sessions
$350/session, paid by Academy.
Platform
BBZ Seminars
8 live sessions per week with elite coaches.
BBZ Charts
900+ GTO solutions across all stack depths.
BBZ Courses
3,000+ hours of structured content on demand.
Community
Discord
Daily hand discussion across 15+ countries.
Study Partners
Matched with players at your level and format.
Mentorship
Senior players available for guidance and review.
Operations
$150M+ Deployed
More lifetime staking capital than any program in this space.
Game Selection
Data-backed site and tournament selection. We pick the spots.
12 Years Running
Founded 2012. We have seen every kind of player and downswing.

Here is what it looks like when the work compounds over time.

From the Field

Player Results

Evan Bobcatfreeway Evan "Bobcatfreeway" Joined Aug 2023
Low stakes
Full-time professional

"I would not have been able to do it without the support, guidance and mentoring BBZ Academy has offered."

William iMancio90 William "iMancio90" Climbed stakes
Mid stakes
Manager & Coach, BBZ Italy

"Unlike other places, you are never just a number."

Connor tripp3hippi3 Connor "tripp3hippi3" Consistent results
Micros
$15 ABI mid stakes

"A welcoming community with talented players that motivate me to work harder and be better."

Hampus "Sathar123" Joined Jun 2023
Micros
Low-mid stakes

"I have attained a level of understanding that would have been unattainable on my own."

Coaching and Staking
Online Poker Players Since 2012.
Selective by Design

Is Poker Staking For You?

Good Fit
  • NLHE MTTs, $1–$30 ABI
  • SharkScope opted in, 24 months of history
  • Poker as a career or serious income
  • Committed to study and coaching
  • Full-time or serious part-time volume
  • Honest, proactive communication
Not a Fit
  • Funding without accountability
  • Not willing to study or be coached
  • Cash games or non-MTT formats
  • Inconsistent volume
  • Unresolved issues with other staking groups

If you see yourself in the left column, a few questions before you apply.

Before You Apply

Common Questions

How does poker staking work?
BBZ funds your buy-ins. When your account balances clear your makeup — the total invested — we split 50/50. You never risk your own money.
What is a poker stable?
A poker stable is a group of players backed by a single staking operation. BBZ Academy is a professional poker stable — we fund buy-ins, provide coaching, and split profits 50/50 when makeup is cleared.
What is makeup?
The running total we've invested in your play. Clear it before a profit split triggers. We don't profit until you do.
What's the profit split?
50/50 on net profit after makeup is cleared. Exceptional players can negotiate better terms over time.
Do I need to play full-time?
No. Full-time is 500–600+ tournaments/month. Part-time is 150–300. Consistency matters more than volume.
What sites can I play on?
Set by region. GGPoker, European regulated sites, Italian networks. Agreed at signing.
What if I go on a downswing?
We judge on trajectory and coaching engagement, not short-term results. We have a Postponed Makeup Program for extended downswings.
Is there a cost to join?
No. BBZ funds everything. Your investment is time and commitment.
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