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VIDEOS: SIX-MAX NLHE
LOCATION: DENVER, COLORADO


Schaffem111 has been playing poker in some form since before many CardRunners 

members were born.  After years of recreational play in home games, small-stakes Los Angeles cardrooms, and online SNGs, he decided to take the game more seriously while working as a television agent in Hollywood. 

When his firm offered him a contract buyout, schaffem111 took the opportunity to dive into the game full time, focusing on six-max cash games from 50NL to 600NL.  He also played live, primarily at the Bicycle Casino in Los Angeles, which led him to develop CardRunners first ever video series about live play.  He added coaching to his poker activities in late 2008, and has to date coached over 70 students from all over the world in six-max NLHE. 

He lives with his wife, two small kids, and a pug and his favorite hobby is sitting on the deck in front of an amazing mountain view, while sipping scotch and discussing politics.


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