Poker Streamer Turns Cameras On 24/7 For Online ChallengeKevin Martin Starts Over With Zero Dollars In Bankroll |
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Twitch poker streaming has seen numerous bankroll challenges through the years, but one popular streamer is offering up something a bit new. Online poker pro Kevin Martin is ditching his entire bankroll in a new challenge he’s calling “Poker From $0” – all captured on video 24/7.
The effort sees the Canadian attempt to run up his bankroll from nothing. But what may be even more interesting is that the GGPoker ambassador is moving into a new house to have the entire experience – beyond simply the online poker action – streamed live from various camera angles around the location.
The entire setup may be fitting for the former Big Brother Canada contestant and winner – combining reality show and poker streaming.
“Welcome to the closest look into my life that there might ever be,” he notes in a video promoting the new challenge. “If you wanted a reality show, we made our own reality show. I’ve put myself in a rigorous social experiment. I officially have no money and I have to recreate my entire poker life.”
Poker Fish Bowl
Martin isn’t actually starting from nothing, with new Twitch subscribers adding 10 cents to the roll, and he’s also sold a few items to kick things off, with video cameras following him to a pawn shop to see what he could get. He returned with $200 and the hope to then spin that up to $5,000.
“Ideally in my mind, this is all I need,” he said on day one after securing some cash from the pawn shop. “This is really an ember and we’re going to aggressively bankroll (manage), and we’re going to see (where it goes).”
That kind of challenge has become commonplace on Twitch today, and also dates back to Chris Ferguson’s zero to $10,000 attempt with Full Tilt Poker in 2006. But the idea of Martin locking himself into a house and having the entire experience filmed is something different.
Beyond simply playing poker, viewers can tune in as he sleeps, grabs a snack from the kitchen, and more. His poker life has now entered a fishbowl.
Viewers will quickly notice the production values involved with the entire operation, and Martin has stated that he spent about $30,000 to make it happen. Cameras are stationed in the living room where he plays poker as well as in the bedroom, kitchen, and even in the bathroom (although the camera faces the opposite way when he’s showering and taking care of other matters).
I’m running a real life Truman show and a shocking about of people watched me sleep all night pic.twitter.com/i9azvOcoUM
— KMart (@KevinRobMartin) February 29, 2024
The first day saw Martin starting in micro stakes and playing tournaments in the $5 to $10 range with everything playing out on screen for viewers.
“This challenge could not have gotten off to a better start and I’m really excited about it,” he said on day one after scooping a big pot.
The day ended with Martin holding a balance of $89, so there is plenty of work left to do. To follow along with Martin and his challenge, click here.
ICM chopped the $5 bucker for $47.77 today. Life is good
— KMart (@KevinRobMartin) March 2, 2024
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