On episode #7 of the CardsChat podcast, we’re joined by World Poker Tour anchor and Australian Poker Hall of Fame member Lynn Gilmartin. During our conversation, Lynn reflects on what it was like to host the Mike Sexton tribute as well as her other treasured memories with Mike. We also discussed how she’s handling the transition from doing in-person WPT work to at-home video production for digital consumption, heard great stories about her whirlwind Las Vegas wedding, some of the acting she’s been doing in Queensland, Australia, and more.

Lynn Gilmartin, an actress, recreational poker player, and the WPT anchor on Fox Sports Networks, has been in the industry for longer than you’d think. Lynn and Jaime talk about the game’s evolution over the course of her career, some of her most memorable interviews, and how she’s been playing poker during the pandemic. Listen in to hear Lynn’s relationship advice when one person is a professional poker player – and hear her one critical piece of advice for anyone wanting to be healthier and perform better on the felt.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 09:30 – Online poker news and drama, the WPT Championship events, highlights and results, and WSOP reports.
• 09:30 – 18:00 – How Lynn got into live reporting, what the poker world was like when she first started, and her most memorable interview moments.
• 18:00 – 22:50 – On playing poker during the pandemic, what it’s like being with a professional poker player, and advice she has for others in partnership with a pro.
• 22:50 – 33:00 – On understanding your partner’s “0”, her acting career, what she loves about acting and what she’s learned, and how acting skills that work in poker.
• 33:00 – 44:30 – Advice for poker players to perform well and be healthier, her travels, most memorable spots, travel tips, her pandemic experience, and her quarantine wedding.
• 44:30 – 49:30 – What she thinks about the future of poker, the Australian Hall of Fame for poker, and the JS Poker Hero weekly challenge.

3 Key Points

• Plan ahead.
• Make your thoughts match what you want to show on your face.
• Think about what you’re going to eat before a session and make healthy choices.

Contact/Resources

• partypoker

This episode features Lynn Gilmartin - an Australian actress, television host and poker player, best known for her role as anchor of the World Poker Tour on Fox Sports.

Since 2009, Lynn has traveled through more than 30 countries producing content for a range of online and televised productions, most significantly in her current role as anchor of the World Poker Tour which she has been a part of since 2013. 

Lynn is also an actress who began her film career in 2018 with the role of 'Gemma' in the film Museo, alongside Gael García Bernal. She has since appeared in such Australian productions as Paul Hogan's latest, “The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee”,  “Trauma Center” starring Bruce Willis, and "How Do You Know Chris?" directed by Ashley Harris.

Alongside her roles of producing, hosting and acting, Lynn is also an ambassador for the WPT Foundation, regularly co-hosting fundraising events for beneficiaries such as TGR Foundation, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Education Reform Now.  She is also a global ambassador for Wildlife Warriors, a charity that supports the protection of endangered wildlife. 

In this episode, Lynn Gilmartin, the anchor of the World Poker Tour on Fox Sports Networks, shares how she got into the industry and what attracted her to poker. She talks about her Poker Players for Australian Wildlife campaign and why she’s so passionate about protecting the animals in her country. With all her travels – and long-term, long-distance relationship – she’s got tricks up her sleeve for beating jetlag, maintaining work-life balance, and still having time for new passions. Tune in to learn Lynn’s favorite poker player and learn the strategies she uses to keep improving her game.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:00 – 20:00 - Introducing Lynn and her journey, attraction to poker, romantic partner, and philanthropy work to preserve Australian wildlife.
• 20:00 – 41:30 – On work-life balance, how she beats jetlag, and how she learned poker.
• 41:30 – 01:02:30 – Her big win, having kids someday, and generosity in the poker world.
• 01:02:30 – 01:19:00 – Her favorite poker player, her own playing, and what’s on the horizon.
• 01:19:00 – 01:40:00 – Why she loves poker and how we can make a positive impact on the planet.
• 01:40:00 – 02:00:00 – On how she improves her game and punishes men at the table – and some tips for getting into the poker world and avoiding spiders.

3 Key Points

• Make small changes to your lifestyle to make a big impact on the planet.
• Donate to important causes – like Lynn’s Poker Players for Australian Wildlife campaign.
• Don’t be shy and put your consistent, quality content out there!

Contact/Resources

• Partner - Party Poker
• Website - Jeff Gross Poker
• Lynn’s Instagram

Do what lights you up! The entrepreneurial & career journey of Lynn Gilmartin! TV Host, WPT Anchor, Actress, Tulum Tan Founder, Restaurant & Permaculture Farm Partner, Social Media Influencer, Marketing Guru & so much more! Connect with Lynn on Twitter & Instagram @LynnGilmartin

Listen to Lynn's extraordinary career and entrepreneurial journey. As a marketing & business graduate, how did she wind up as a sought after TV Host and celebrated WPT TV personality? And when did she re-find her passion for creativity and acting along the way?

Hear the origin story of Tulum Tan - a brand new self tanning brand created out of pure personal passion mixed with savvy business experience. Plus, plenty of insightful advice for all those trying to follow their dreams in any capacity. Speaking of following dreams, Lynn shares some amazing Hollywood acting opportunities that are unfolding at this very moment!

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