With the rapid expansion of poker content, it can be challenging to find creators who truly resonate. This month, PokerOrg highlights smaller but growing creators who have a loyal following. First up is Noah, aka BigFishNoShrimp, a rising star in the world of poker streaming.
How He Got Started in Poker
Noah’s poker journey began in Israel during his college years. He was in the country for college, intending to stay all four years, but he dropped out after his first year to pursue acting and poker. It was in Tel Aviv, running underground games with a friend, that Noah developed a deep love for poker. Despite not speaking much Hebrew, he was welcomed into the local poker community, which helped shape his passion for the game.
The Start of His Streaming Career
Noah’s transition to streaming came in April 2022. Initially, he wanted to use streaming as a way to connect with others in the poker community and share his journey. The income from streaming also helped stabilize his volatile poker lifestyle. While his primary goal was to build poker connections, he has also enjoyed exploring other types of content, including Just Chatting streams and gaming.
The Pros and Cons of Streaming Poker
For Noah, one of the biggest benefits of streaming poker is the sense of community. Online poker can often feel isolating, but streaming allows him to have friends and followers along for the ride. However, he points out the downside: being criticized by viewers about his gameplay decisions.
Memorable Moments on Stream
Noah highlights a big win in the Boski Special on ACR as one of his most memorable moments, especially since he had friends watching and cheering him on. He also had a fantastic week where he won four tournaments and placed second in two others, earning him over $10K.
Goals and Ambitions
In the future, Noah aspires to become an ACR Stormer, but his main focus is on building a fun, engaging community around his content. He dreams of winning a WSOP bracelet and playing in the WSOP Main Event before 2025.
Players He Admires
Noah’s favorite poker player is Michael Addamo, admiring his adaptability and fearless approach to the game. He’s also a big fan of Alan Keating, appreciating his bold, gambling mentality.
Study and Coaching
To sharpen his skills, Noah has relied on resources like pokercoaching.com and DTO. He also watches a lot of free YouTube content.
Live Poker Experience
Though he has played in various live venues in LA (such as The Bike, Player’s, and Hollywood Park), Noah primarily focuses on online poker at the moment. However, he does enjoy playing live poker in Vegas and prefers the LA scene.
What Excites Him About Poker Right Now
Noah is particularly excited about Hustler live streams and the way they are working to grow the game. He also sees the recent big creator freerolls on ACR as a fantastic initiative to help poker reach new audiences.
Final Thoughts
Noah’s passion for poker and his community-focused streaming approach make him a creator to keep an eye on. If you haven’t checked out his stream yet, now’s the perfect time to get to know BigFishNoShrimp and follow his growing journey in the poker world!
