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A successful film written by Aaron Sorkin, mentioned by Molly Bloom as one of the reasons she targeted him to write her movie.

A famous actor who portrayed Molly Bloom's father in the movie 'Molly's Game', which she jokes made her the 'favorite kid' in her family.

A business magazine that recognized Molly Bloom as one of its 'most powerful women'.

A hotel where Molly Bloom's early, higher-stakes game was held, which Jason Calacanis recalls being invited to.

Different types of players Molly Bloom identified in her games, including the 'self-destructive bullet train' types and the highly competitive people comfortable with volatility.

A criminal group (or impersonators) that approached Molly Bloom in New York, demanding a piece of her game and violently assaulting her when she refused.

A criminal organization with alleged ties to players from Brighton Beach who participated in Molly's New York game. Their wiretapped phones led the FBI to her operation.

The value derived from relationships, which Molly Bloom focused on cultivating by building trust and community among her players, rather than treating them as transactions.

A core value instilled by Molly Bloom's mother. She initially built her business on it but later compromised it by raking the game, which she cites as a major downfall.

An emotion Molly Bloom was trained to overcome from a young age by her father. She discusses how fear drove players' erratic behavior and how she learned to manage it in high-stakes situations.

A fundamental component of business relationships, which was massively violated by Carta in its scandal, threatening its core business model.

A legal process where the government seizes assets associated with criminal activity. The Division of Asset Forfeiture seized all of Molly Bloom's money before she was criminally charged.