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Are All Pros Broke and Staked?

Jeremy Ausmus Poker

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How do tournament poker players afford $10K, $25K, even $100K buy-ins? The answer for many is staking. Breaking down the 50-50 makeup deal structure, why backing exists, and the real reasons top pros take staking deals — it's rarely about being broke.

📖 Chapters:
0:00 — What's the Deal with Staking?
1:11 — How Makeup Actually Works
2:10 — Why Would Someone Back a Player?
2:30 — Why Get Staked? (Not Always Broke)
3:16 — The 100 Buy-In Bankroll Rule
4:56 — CoinPoker $15K Main Event Package
5:33 — Who's Staked & Who's Not?
6:02 — The "Trust Fund Baby" Myth
7:02 — Making Money vs. Managing Money
9:21 — Life Stage, Kids, and Risk of Ruin
10:12 — Selling Pieces vs. Staking
11:17 — The Tax Law Change Hurting High-Stakes Pros
12:48 — PokerStake & the Markup Debate
14:14 — Final Thoughts

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20 Comments

@JeremyE8 3 months ago

I actually prefer these types of videos because it’s different than the usual poker vlogs that document hands/a tournament run etc. At least it’s nice to throw these in the mix. Great video! Thank you!

@Dentvis 3 months ago

Before even watching the video I appreciate the honesty you bring to this Youtube space Jeremy and you're slaying it with the edits

@tpj8269 3 months ago

It would be very interesting to see a video about your long term results, variance, win rate, etc

@DrGavinELHall 1 month ago

You could also have mentioned 1) Friends swapping pieces in same tournament, say 1 or 2% and 2) qualifying via satellites and then selling % of the buyin, even if only sell 20% that can cover sat fee and expenses so end up freerolling big tournaments - though is more common online then live

(and yes I have been staked 50/50 with makeup) but good video, enjoyed.

@lonibeck2293 2 months ago

Great show Jeremy stand up dude honest and future hall of fame r

@RodneyBoombatz 3 months ago

You’re a class act, J! Not surprised that you’re successful!

@SpiritKeeper1 3 months ago

You never know others’ financial situations. I think there are plenty who are technically underwater. Good take on variance relevance with tournament buy-ins, managing bankroll.

@joeparisi5742 3 months ago

Very informative and insightful video. Ty. After slow start, last few tournaments have gone much better for you. Good luck in the next!

@buildthetmt5041 3 months ago

Great video! Staying grounded is so important. Thanks Ausmus.

@stigmazzta 3 months ago

Great video man, thank you

@tierratidespirits 3 months ago

Great vid as always. Probably my favorite poker vlog to watch. Would love to see a video on some of your prep before tournaments, studying if any, and prep before big final tables.

Just want to understand more on how a pro actually spends time off the felt

@NatanielRajala 3 months ago

Man I love this kind of content subscribed

@ldmb1966 1 month ago

Been watching a ton of your videos recently. Always saw you and your name in tournaments in the past 6 years since I’ve gotten into poker.
Enjoy your content and a well earned sub. Always like when a proven winner and good player shares their insights into a world most of us won’t ever see.

@moosepoppa 3 months ago

Super insightful!

@muchlove6173 3 months ago

First of your videos that I’ve watched. I’ve seen you play and like your style. Love your commitment to your family. Love your wife first and well, let your kids see it. That will be the biggest blessing you can give them.

Great video, I’ll be watching more. Best!

@TodorTiholov 3 months ago

In my opinion, one of the genuinely nicest and good people in the poker community. Keep up the great work, best of luck around the tables and good luck with the YouTube career.
All the best to you and your family, Jeremy.

@mrdenmark0073 3 months ago

Love your honesty

@amazingabby25 3 months ago

You have an insight that no one has in the vlogging world. Videos like this are so valuable tbh. I’d love to see about differences you saw going up and between various stakes.

@richardcooley7275 3 months ago

Very well said!

@williamweeks2106 3 months ago

Great video. Very informative. Would love to see some lower stakes games if you still play them with your thought process. Good luck for the rest of wsop