Patrick ‘Pads’ Leonard Gives Free Poker Coaching on CoinPoker Discord

Patrick ‘Pads’ Leonard, a rising star in the poker world, held a one-off coaching session in CoinPoker’s Discord yesterday, April 22. CoinPoker informed its community about the event ahead of time on X, inviting them to attend the session.

The announcement added that Leonard would review the winning game of Robert ‘Bobby’ James, another poker expert. Specifically, Leonard reviewed James’ $100 CoinMasters DOGE win, offering strategy insights and holding a live Q&A.

The coaching session started at 4 PM UK time (11 AM EST/8 AM PST). Those interested in attending the event could join CoinPoker’s Discord server and listen to the legendary player’s insights and ask any questions they may have.

Poker legend Patrick “pads” Leonard @padspoker joins us for a one-off coaching session!
He’ll review the hand history from @BobbyJamesPoker $100 CoinMasters DOGE win 🐕💰
🧠 Strategy insights
💬 Live Q&A
📅 April 22
🕒 4 PM UK TIME
11 AM EST
8 AM PST
⚠️… pic.twitter.com/dCc92UE8ki

— CoinPoker (@CoinPoker_OFF) April 22, 2025

While this was a one-off session, poker fans interested in similar events might still find it worth joining the Discord server for any similar events that might take place in the future, or to join other platform users and discuss poker.

Who Is Patrick Leonard?

Patrick Leonard is a successful professional poker player, WSOP bracelet winner, and ambassador for CoinPoker.

Leonard made a name for himself with major wins both online and live. He has 10 WCOOP and 8 SCOOP titles, among other accolades.

Streaming PokerGO cash mixed game. They just went 5 way to flop in Big O and somehow there was an ace on the flop.

Oh boy. pic.twitter.com/ur2pR3lbzJ

— Patrick Leonard 🫡 (@padspoker) April 2, 2025

According to an interview with poker.org, he has been playing poker for over 15 years, studying stand-up game strategies, 4-blind strategies, finding ways to improve games and make them fun, and more. While he loves playing poker, he doesn’t want to isolate himself in one format.

This is why he played 6-max cash games, 9-handed ante cash games, Spin & Go tournaments, all-in-or-fold, and even mix games.

I’ve played a lot of live cash games over the last 12 months, the biggest skill/edge you can have on your competition isn’t how you play pre or post flop but how you react to adversity/running bad relative to how your opponents do and it isn’t even close.

— Patrick Leonard 🫡 (@padspoker) April 4, 2025

To him, success lies in longevity and having fun playing. He doesn’t believe in setting up goals, such as winning titles or a specific amount of money. Instead, he pursues the fun in games, and to keep things fresh, he likes to mix things up.

Patrick Leonard’s Coaching Session Offered Unique Insight Into Bobby James’ Win

His coaching session on CoinPoker’s Discord server saw over 100 people in attendance who were interested in hearing his review of the hands from the final table of the CoinMasters tournament.

As mentioned, the game was won by Bobby James, himself a major poker player and the CoinPoker Community Manager.

Leonard’s commentary on James’ skill and strategy provided useful insights for both novice players and experts, helping them learn certain concepts and better understand the moves that delivered James his victory.

Watch part one of the coaching session above, and part two here.

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