PokerNews Podcast

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen wrap up the update on the PokerStars EPT Cyprus, including a winner interview with Gilles Simon. They also debate Jared Bleznick's sports card breaking en route to winning the Super High Roller Bowl $100K PLO for $1.3 million, the revival of the PokerStars Big Game at the upcoming NAPT, and remember Louise Brunson, who recently passed away several months after her husband of 62 years, Doyle Brunson.

Connor then chats with this week's featured guest, the legend that is Benny Glaser. They sat down during the EPT Cyprus to talk about Glaser's recent WCOOP success, crushing the poker scene, and the upcoming World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the best in the game.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:00 | NAPT and F1 Vegas right around the corner
04:20 | Jared Bleznick wins $100K PLO Super High Roller Bowl for $1.3 million
05:10 | What do you think of Bleznick using time extension to open sports cards?
10:25 | Sponsor: Global Poker
11:35 | Who won the EPT Cyprus Main Event?
12:38 | Winner interview with Gilles Simon
18:52 | NAPT announces streaming schedule
20:25 | The Big Game returns; PokerStars plans for the popular show
25:54 | Guest Benny Glaser joins the show
27:40 | Are you still a Mixed Game specialist?
29:50 | What is your best game?
31:13 | Crushing the WCOOP series
34:25 | Remembering the WPT World Championship
36:57 | Sponsor: 888poker
38:00 | Remembering our first-ever poker room
41:57 | Doyle Brunson’s wife, Louise Brunson, passes away
46:33 | Sponsor: partypoker
47:42 | What are your Halloween plans?

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen give you an update on the PokerStars EPT Cyprus, including a controversial hand that was retrieved from the muck and the PokerStars x Poker Power Women's Boot Camp; in fact, hear a winner's interview from Louise Ulrick, who punched her ticket to Prague by winning a "Showdown Finale."

They also talk about Chino Rheem winning the overall leaderboard in the Mixed Game Series II, 888poker's upcoming ChampionChip Games, Global Poker's Celebrity Challenge w/ Michael Phelps, recent WSOP Online bracelet winners, and Phil Ivey's meet-up game (MUG) that'll kick off the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December.

Matt also shares highlights from his recent trip to the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Hard Rock Tulsa, which included Brian Winter continuing his heater by capturing two more rings! Matt sat down with the man formerly known as "The Golden Blazer" to talk about his poker career, crushing on tour, and his recent marriage to one of the most prominent poker photographers in the industry.

Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:32 | Highlights from the EPT Cyprus
02:48 | PokerStars x Power Poker Women’s Boot Camp
03:54 | Interview w/ Boot Camp Showdown winner Louise Ulrick
09:03 | EPT Cyprus controversial hand after cards retrieved from muck
12:55 | Sponsor: 888poker
14:21 | Highlights from the RGPS Tulsa
16:50 | Guest Brian Winter joins the show
19:45 | Winter’s origin story
21:30 | Setting goals after leaving his profession as a teacher
25:44 | The Golden Blazer
27:54 | Sponsor: Global Poker 
29:00 | Chino Rheem wins Mixed Games Series II
31:00 | WPT Championship to kickoff w/ meet-up game featuring Phil Ivey
34:00 | WSOP Online Domestic Schedule wraps; Rabinowitz among bracelet winners
36:00 | Looking forward to the WSOP Paradise
36;45 | NAPT fast approaching Nov. 4-12 at Resorts World in Las Vegas

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk about Ari Engel capturing his record 16th World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit gold ring, remember poker author Anthony Holden, and reveal what six new players have confirmed to play the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop. They also recap Isaac Haxton winning the Super High Roller Bowl, winners from the Mixed Game Series II, WSOP Player of the Year Ian Matakis winning another tournament, and Next Gen Poker becoming ambassadors for PokerStars USA ahead of the NAPT.

Chad also shares highlights from his vacation on a Virgin Voyages cruise where he played in the WPT at Sea poker room, Matt tells you how you can win a seat into the $10,000 WPT World Championship, and Connor comes to you straight from the EPT Cyprus, which just kicked off.

Finally, Chad chats with Jeffrey Allan Grosso, author of the poker book Dirty Dealing. In it, he alleges that his ideas and screenplay were stolen by Miramax Films and ultimately turned into the movie Rounders. It might sound crazy, but there was a court case and everything. Chad read the book prior to chatting with Grosso, who opened up about what he claims happened, how he feels about it, and why he ultimately decided to write a book about his experience.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:47 | Teasing guest Jeffrey Allan Grosso, author of Dirty Dealing
02:53 | Highlights from Chad’s cruise w/ WPT at Sea
05:40 | Get Entry into an Exclusive WPT World Championship Freeroll on WPT Global with RobinPoker
06:45 | Ari Engel captures record 16th WSOP Circuit ring
09:36 | Author Anthony Holden passes away at 76
13:36 | Six More Players Confirmed For $1M WPT Big One for One Drop … who gets you most excited?
16:45 | Sponsor: Global Poker
17:37 | Guest Jeffrey Allan Grosso, author of Dirty Dealing, joins the show
21:00 | Comparisons between the two screenplays
22:16 | A look back at the case
24:12 | What happened in court?
25:00 | What inspired you to write the book?
26:14 | How did the alleged theft happen? What’s the theory?
30:18 | How do you feel about it all now? Was writing it a cathartic experience?
34:00 | A real-life Worm
38:23 | Sponsor: partypoker
39:20 | Ike Haxton wins Super High Roller Bowl for $2.7 million
39:52 | Haxton’s incredible year continues
41:43 | Chino Rheem, Nick Schulman & David Prociak among Mixed Game Series II winners
43:46 | WSOP POY Ian Matakis Wins Canterbury Park Fall Poker Classic Main Event ($117,668)
46:20 | Next Gen Poker become PokerStars US ambassadors
49:05 | PokerStars EPT Cyprus is underway
50:00 | Matt at RGPS; Chad headed to CSOP

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk about all the big winners from the Poker Masters, including Purple Jacket winner Stephen Chidwick, as well as Jesse Fullen appearing on Wheel of Fortune, Benny Glaser slaying the PokerStars WCOOP, and accused chess cheat Hans Niemann suggesting that poker is immoral and anyone promoting it is in the wrong.

They also provide an update on the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge, recap Richard Lee winning WPT Australia, Toby Lewis capturing his first WSOP Online bracelet, and how you can apply to work for PokerNews.

Finally, Chad chats with the VP of PokerStars North America, Steve Preiss, about all things North American Poker Tour (NAPT), which will relaunch after a 12-year hiatus with a stop from Nov. 4-12 at Resorts World in Las Vegas. What can fans and players expect? Find out in the latest episode.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:32 | Teasing guest VP of PokerStars North America Steve Preiss
01:03 | Jesse Fullen’s Wheel of Fortune appearance
03:15 | Sponsor: Global Poker update on Celebrity Challenge w/ Paul George
04:30 | Accused Chess Cheat Hans Niemann Seems to Think Poker is Immoral
09:00 | Stephen Chidwick wins Poker Masters Purple Jacket
14:40 | Guest Steve Preiss, VP of PokerStars North America, joins the show
17:00 | Bringing back the NAPT
20:45 | This year’s NACOOP + live events seem like a PokerStars USA homecoming
23:00 | An EPT-like player experience on and off the felt
24:35 | Formula 1 racing tie-ins
26:00 | What’s the future of NAPT look like?
26:55 | Will big-name players be competing?
28:40 | Wide range of buy-ins to appeal to all players
30:15 | Wicked Chops’ Vegas recommendations
33:25 | Sponsor: 888poker
34:22 | Richard Lee wins WPT Australia
35:20 | Sponsor: WPT Global
36:35 | Toby Lewis captures first WSOP Online bracelet
39:00 | Benny Glaser absolutely crushing PokerStars WCOOP
40:50 | PokerNews is hiring – Click here for details

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen delve into big winners from the Poker Masters including Darren Elias, Andrew Lichtenberger, Chino Rheem, and Vladas Tamasauskas, a Lithuanian player who jumped out to an early lead winning two titles in the first three events!

The high roller newcomer is one of two guests on the show alongside Ren Lin, who has also been tearing it up at PokerGO Studio. Find out what they had to say about their early Poker Masters success. Plus, hear about poker player Rob Mercer, who lied about having colon cancer to scam the poker community so he could play in the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, a story that has since hit the mainstream. 

Other stories talked about are the cardroom raid in Atlanta, Global Poker's new Celebrity Campaign kicking off with Paul George, winners from PokerStars' WCOOP and NACOOP, and the "Four-Time Bracelet Club' welcoming Yuri Dzivielevski, Kristen Foxen, and Calvin Anderson.

Finally, the crew offer their picks on who they'd like to see featured in the upcoming Lead Trading Card poker set, and who they'd like to see join Phil Ivey in the WPT $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:37 | Teasing guests Vladas Tamasauskas & Ren Lin
01:45 | Rob Mercer fakes cancer diagnosis to play WSOP Main Event
05:30 | Should the WSOP and others ban Mercer?
07:28 | Cardroom raided in Atlanta; 18 people charged w/ illegal gambling
12:16 | Sponsor: partypoker
13:14 | Sponsor: Global Poker Celebrity Challenge kicks off w/ Paul George
14:40 | Winners from Poker Masters include Darren Elias, Chino Rheem & Andrew Lichtenberger
15:40 | Change his name to Andrew Dripenberger “because he’s got a lot of drip”
17:25 | Guest Vladas Tamasauskas joins the show to talk pair of Poker Masters victories
20:41 | Guest Ren Lin joins the show from Poker Masters
28:17 | PokerStars WCOOP and NACOOP in full swing
30:12 | David Kaye claims USCOOP title
31:09 | Yuri Dzivielevski, Kristen Foxen, and Calvin Anderson become 4-time bracelet winners
34:28 | Poker Leaf Trading Cards – Who would you like to see?
38:10 | Phil Ivey first confirmed for $1M WPT Big One for One Drop – who else would you like to see play?

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen discuss the recent cyber attacks impacting MGM Resorts, poker players being banned from Australian casinos without explanation, and Soukha Kachittavong winning a second PokerStars Summer Series tournament. Plus, they highlight winners from the PokerStars WCOOP including Parker "Tonkaaaa" Talbot, Espen Jorstad, and Benny Glaser; and share details on Global Poker's new Celebrity Campaign.

Chad then chats with guest Andrew "Lucky Chewy" Lichtenberger, who talks about his new poker venture Octopi Poker, which you can check out at OctopiPoker.ai. The poker pro also talks about his upcoming poker plans, which will include returning to the Poker Masters looking for another title.

Oh, and we'd be remiss to add that the crew also talks about Nik Airball's reported $8 million downswing, which you can catch at the end of the show.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:50 | How about them Miami Dolphins?
02:55 | Rounders celebrates 25th anniversary
06:26 | Sponsor: Global Poker
09:00 | Cyber attack on MGM Resorts
12:00 | Poker players being banned in Australia without explanation
16:00 | Sponsor: WPT Global
18:00 | Guest Andrew “Lucky Chewy” Lichtenberger joins the show
18:21 | What is Octopi Poker?
20:50 | How did Octopi Poker come to be?
23:15 | Why is now the right time?
23:20 | The Octopi Poker Advisory Board
24:55 | How to sign up
25:20 | How did the name Octopi Poker come about?
27:10 | Do you plan to play a lot of poker upcoming?
29:25 | Will you play the Poker Masters?
33:00 | Soukha Kachittavong wins second PokerStars Summer Series tournament
35:37 | Tonkaaaa, Espen Jorstad & Benny Glaser among PokerStars WCOOP winners
38:52 | Sponsor: 888poker
39:36 | Nik Airball on $8 million downswing

On a special episode of the PokerNews Podcast, host Chad Holloway is joined by a special panel to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the acclaimed poker movie Rounders, which premiered in theaters back on September 11, 1998. PokerNews senior writer Jon Sofen, Poker Royalty's Jesse Fullen, and noted poker historian and former WSOP Media Director Nolan Dalla join Chad in studio to do a watch along of the movie during which they offer their thoughts, commentary, fun facts, and much more.

Want to know Edward Norton's inspiration for Worm? How did Matt Damon and Norton bond during filming? How did they do when they played in the 1998 WSOP Main Event to promote the film? Get the answers to those questions and much more in this special episode, which we recommend you play while actually watching the movie!

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*Time | Topic*
00:00 | The 25th anniversary of Rounders is celebrated with guests discussing the film's impact on the poker world
11:06 | Rounders is an important film for poker players for has been criticized for its portrayal of women
24:37 | Rounders captures the universal experiences of poker players and features characters based on real people
44:41 | Rounders did not do well at the box office but gained a cult following after the Poker Boom
01:07:49 | Rounders is politically incorrect but provides an authentic look at the New York poker scene
01:32:59 | Johnny Chan's cameo in Rounders helped popularize poker and made him more recognized in the poker world
01:43:26 | Discussing the final hand of the movie where Mike flops the nuts and Teddy quits, though the book novelization has a different ending
01:59:38 | There is still interest in making a sequel to Rounders, and a 10-part docu-series about the history of Poker is in the works despite strikes causing uncertainty

On the latest PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen wrap up the EPT Barcelona, which includes a winner's interview with France's Simon Wiciak, who took down the €5,300 Main Event for €1,134,375.

The crew also discuss the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas boasting a $40 million guarantee, winners from the Global Poker US Poker Open, Soukha Kachittavong finding success at the PokerStars Summer Series, PokerNews' Lukas Robinson winning the PartyPoker Sunday Party, Terrence Chan beating Espen Jorstad to win a WSOP Online bracelet, and the PokerStars NACOOP (Sept. 15 thru Oct. 2).

Finally, this week's guest is Brazilian superstar and PokerStars Ambassador Andre Akkari, who made a deep run in the EPT Barcelona. He talks about his poker career, the best Brazilian players, and more.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:53 | Rounders celebrates 25th anniversary
01:27 | Everyone back in Las Vegas
02:05 | WPT World Championship at Wynn boasts $40M GTD
07:07 | Sponsor: Global Poker
08:07 | EPT Barcelona winners
10:15 | Guest Andre Akkari joins the show
13:40 | Akkari’s poker background
15:46 | Something special about Barcelona
16:45 | Why is poker so popular in Brazil?
18:36 | The best Brazilian poker players
20:50 | Simon Wiciak wins EPT Barcelona Main Event for €1,134,375
23:06 | Winner interview w/ Simon Wiciak
29:55 | Soukha Kachittavong wins PokerStars Summer Series Event #2 for $105,407
31:00 | PokerNews' Lukas Robinson Wins the PartyPoker Sunday Party
32:10 | Terrence Chan beats Espen Jorstad to win WSOP Online bracelet
37:00 | PokerStars NACOOP to run Sept. 15 thru Oct. 2

On the latest PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen catch you up to speed on what's been happening at EPT Barcelona, Daniel Negreanu defeating Doug Polk on High Stakes Duel, and the return of PokerStars' North American Poker Tour (NAPT).

They also delve into the Global Poker US Poker Open (USPO), tell you about the first winner from the PokerStars Summer Series, cover two big hands involving pocket queens from the past week, and debate arguably the hottest topic of the week -- would you pay back $20K after a player grossly misread his hand and called off on the river (which actually happened on Hustler Casino Live)?

As for a guest, Connor and Matt were at EPT Barcelona and caught up with Tom Orpaz, a high-stakes real estate entrepreneur who in his spare time can be found grinding the EPT High Roller circuit. Orpaz, who made headlines in 2020 for purchasing the most expensive apartment in the world, went on a tear at EPT Barcelona that saw him winning €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em and €50,000 Super High Roller Second Chance for two trophies and over $1 million in winnings, proving he can hold his own among the top pros. PokerNews caught up with Orpaz, who has proven to be one of the most entertaining and talkative players on typically reserved High Roller Circuit.

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*Time | Topic*
00:27 | Welcome to the show
01:15 | The North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is back!
06:30 | PokerStars Summer Series in Philadelphia crowns first winner
08:50 | Daniel Negreanu defeats Doug Polk on High Stakes Duel
12:30 | Sponsor: Global Poker
13:48 | What’s been happening at the EPT Barcelona?
17:46 | Guest Tom Orpaz joins the show
19:45 | Recreational poker player, professional entrepreneur 
22:15 | Being chatty at the table
23:00 | Knocking off the rust in Barcelona
26:48 | What are your goals in poker?
27:38 | What do you like best about the EPTs?
29:50 | "naoseiquemeusou" Speeds Off with PartyPoker McLaren Turbo Series Main Event Title
30:45 | Weixiao Liao wins GUKPT London Main Event (£75,501)
31:55 | Pocket queens the hand of the week – JRB’s questionable fold, Phil Nagy’s cooler
36:30 | Would you pay back $20K after someone made a clear mistake?
42:07 | More EPT Barcelona to come

On the latest PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come to you from different parts of the world. Chad is back home in Wisconsin, while Connor and Matt are over at the EPT Barcelona. They discuss Daniel Weinman's signing with Poker Royalty, Zach Gruneberg's cat missing for 43 days, and the largest WPT Prime to date. They also talk about both Allen Kessler and Daniel Lowery capturing World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit gold rings, as well as the PokerStars Summer Series kicking off in Philadelphia.

As for a guest, this week Chad managed to get Poker Hall of Famer and sports betting legend Billy Baxter on the show. He talks about his recent induction into the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame, what it was like to make a deep run in the 2023 WSOP Seniors Event (he finished as runner-up), and remembers how Doyle Brunson fared as a sports bettor. Baxter is a master storyteller, so you don't want to miss this chance to hear from the living legend.

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*Time | Topic*
00:27 | Welcome to the show
00:35 | Matt & Connor coming to you from Spain!
01:30 | Teasing guest Billy Baxter
02:30 | EPT Barcelona underway
05:30 | Sponsor: Global Poker
07:00 | WSOP champ Daniel Weinman signs w/ Poker Royalty
08:38 | Competition in the market
09:39 | What is a junket?
11:54 | Zach Gruneberg’s cat “Nook” goes missing for 43 days
15:40 | Billy Baxter is a legend!
17:34 | Guest Billy Baxter joins the show
17:43 | Getting inducted into the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame
18:45 | Popularizing halftime betting
19:42 | Still betting 
20:37 | Doyle Brunson the sports bettor
21:30 | Making a run in at an 8th bracelet in WSOP Seniors 
23:00 | What do you think about what the WSOP has become?
24:28 | Tournaments too long for older players to succeed
26:24 | Early days of WSOP in regards to playing time
27:37 | Going head-to-head against the IRS
32:00 | Where do you keep your WSOP gold bracelets?
32:22 | Loaned bracelets to Doyle and never got them back
33:50 | Biggest WPT Prime to date
35:35 | Allen Kessler wins 4th “real” WSOP Circuit gold ring
37:14 | Daniel Lowery captures 14th gold ring
41:35 | PokerStars Summer Series in Philadelphia
45:10 | Big things coming for PokerStars US!

On the latest PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards welcome Matt Hansen as a new co-host of the show. Matt has been doing a lot of work behind the scenes for PokerNews, and now we're putting a microphone in front of him to draw on his deep knowledge of the industry and get some of his hot takes.

That included his thoughts on the WSOP Paradise schedule, a poker player's yacht burning in the Mediterranean, and Ben Mintz returning to BarStool after Dave Portnoy bought back the company.

Chad then chats with this week's guest, Lukas "RobinPoker" Robinson, the new PokerNews Online Poker Ambassador. He talks about playing 1,000 hours of poker in 100 days, playing the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event alongside his father, and how listeners can have a chance at a $10,000 seat into December's World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn thanks to a special promotion in conjunction with WPT Global.

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*Time | Topic*
00:27 | Welcome to the show
00:30 | Matt Hansen joins as new co-host!
01:10 | Teasing guest Lukas “RobinPoker” Robinson
01:42 | Sponsor: Global Poker
03:20 | Schedule announced for WSOP Paradise
06:04 | EPT Prague vs. WPT Wynn vs. WSOP Paradise
08:38 | Poker player’s yacht burns on the Mediterranean
12:55 | Vulgar confrontation on Big Bet Poker Live
18:47 | Guest Lukas “RobinPoker” Robinson joins the show
20:07 | Streaming 1,000 hours of poker over 100 days
23:00 | Did you have any second thoughts?
25:08 | Did it help elevate your career?
26:10 | Gifting a WSOP Main Event seat to runner-up
26:50 | Knocking out UFC star Paddy Pimblett
27:22 | Playing the WSOP Main Event with his dad
29:00 | RobinPoker promotion with WPT Global
30:26 | Can we expect to see you in Vegas come December?
33:33 | Sponsor: 888poker
34:50 | Big winners from the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO)
37:40 | Mintzy is back after Dave Portnoy buys back BarStool Sports
41:38 | PokerStars releases schedule for UKIPT Brighton
44:35 | Connor & Matt headed to EPT Barcelona
45:55 | Next week’s guest – Poker Hall of Famer Billy Baxter!

On the latest PokerNews Podcast, it is Jesse Fullen's final episode before he departs PokerNews for an exciting opportunity, which he talks about alongside co-host Chad Holloway. The two also discuss Daniel Negreanu playing in a home poker game in Las Vegas after being invited by some high schoolers about to head off to college. Plus, learn about winners from both the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) and Triton Poker London stop.

They also welcome guest Tyler Patterson, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and World Poker Tour (WPT) champ, who is fresh off winning the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Checkpoint Finale for $200K. A consummate grinder, Patterson talks about his victory, what his life is like nowadays, competing for Thunder Valley's all-time money lead, and his upcoming plans, which include a trip overseas.

Finally, before everything was said and done, Jesse shared some of his favorite memories from his time with PokerNews.

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*Time | Topic*
00:27 | Welcome to the show
01:05 | Teasing guest Tyler Patterson
01:30 | Sponsor: Global Poker
03:06 | Daniel Negreanu crashes neighborhood home game of kids headed off to college
09:09 | Guest Tyler Patterson joins the show
17:05 | Tight race in the Thunder Valley all-time money list
20:20 | How did this win rank among your accomplishments?
24:00 | Headed to EPT Barcelona
26:00 | Sponsor: partypoker
26:41 | 2023 SHRPO winners
31:43 | Bryn Kenney, Phil Ivey & Timothy Adams among Triton Poker London winners
36:11 | Sponsor: 888poker
38:43 | Jesse’s last show – headed over to Poker Royalty
40:35 | More geared for behind-the-scenes projects
42:10 | The joy of live reporting
43:00 | The Wynn Mystery Bounty events
44:00 | The Texas Road Trip
45:30 | Chad snaps at Jesse
46:49 | The April Fools Jokes
54:31 | Tune in on September 20 to see Jesse on a TV game show!

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards are back together to discuss the biggest stories of the week including the record-breaking Bad Beat Jackpot that recently hit at Canada's Playground Poker Club. They also highlight winners from the Triton Poker London stop such as Fedor Holz and Jason Koon, Phil Ivey cracking pocket aces with the "Dirty Diaper," and Tyler Patterson winning the RGPS Checkpoint Season Finale for $200K. Finally, they take a look at the recently-concluded PokerStars USA Sunset Series which was a hit in the NJ/MI merged and Pennsylvania segregated markets.

Chad then sits down with 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year Ian Matakis to talk about his incredible summer and winning one of poker's most prestigious awards, without playing mixed games nonetheless. They also dive into the poker origin story of Matakis, how he got along with Shaun Deeb, and what the future may hold for him.

Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!

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*Time | Topic*
00:27 | Welcome to the show
00:35 | Jesse is back
02:03 | Sponsor: Global Poker
02:35 | The biggest Bad Beat Jackpot in poker history hits!
05:35 | Have you ever been a part of a BBJ?
07:45 | Jason Koon & Espen Jorstad among Triton Poker London winners
08:15 | Phil Ivey cracks pocket aces with the “Dirty Diaper”
11:24 | Sponsor: 888poker
12:50 | Guest – 2023 WSOP Player of the Year Ian Matakis
14:33 | Who is Ian Matakis?
15:07 | How and when did you start taking poker seriously?
16:30 | 22 cashes (9 online, 13 live) during the 2023 WSOP
17:40 | What was it like to win your first WSOP gold bracelet?
19:20 | When did you first start going for POY?
19:58 | Winning it without playing mixed games
20:37 | Playing in his first $50K
21:20 | When did you feel comfortable that you were going to win it?
22:10 | Becoming friendly with Shaun Deeb
22:57 | Learning mixed games is next
23:30 | Does winning the WSOP POY change anything for you?
24:09 | How has the Minnesota poker community reacted to your victory?
25:30 | Justin Liberto wins big at 2023 SHRPO
26:15 | Honoring Dan Heimiller
28:13 | Tyler Patterson wins RGPS Checkpoint Season Finale for $200K
29:35 | Sponsor: WPT Global
30:28 | PokerStars USA Sunset Series highlights from NJ/MI & PA markets

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards wrap up the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), which includes diving into some numbers, recognizing a new cash record, and discussing the rise of 2023 WSOP Player of the Year Ian Matakis. 

Chad then sits down with 2023 WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman, who topped a 10,043-player field to win the most prestigious event in poker for $12.1 million. The poker pro talks about what it was like to win, what he did to celebrate, and how poker may return to a more prominent role in his life. He also addresses speculation that a three-handed deal was struck and explains why he returned to his day job just days after becoming poker's world champion.

Chad and Connor also break down Ari Engel capturing his thirteenth WSOP Circuit gold ring, The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship at Thunder Valley Casino, and both Yin Tao and Steve O'Dwyer winning big at WPT Korea. Toss in updates on the upcoming PokerStars x Poker Power Women's Bootcamp and 15th Annual Ante 4 Autism Charity Event, and there's something for everyone in this episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

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*Time | Topic*
00:28 | Welcome to the show
00:40 | Welcome back, Connor!
01:50 | Teasing guest Daniel Weinman 
02:48 | Sponsor: Global Poker
03:40 | Examining the 2023 WSOP numbers
09:50 | Mike Holtz sets record with 25 WSOP bracelet event cashes
12:40 | Ian Matakis captures 2023 WSOP Player of the Year
16:38 | WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman joins the show
17:55 | Finally breaking through in the Main Event
18:15 | Straight back to work
20:25 | Playing on a live stream
21:10 | Was there a deal three-handed?
22:10 | What did you do to celebrate?
23:15 | The Jacks > Kings > Queens Hand
24:10 | Any other big hands that made a difference?
25:30 | Will we be seeing you at more poker stops?
26:30 | Do you think you’ll hold the record long?
27:25 | What’s next on your poker bucket list?
29:15 | Sponsor: 888poker
30:00 | Ari Engel captures 13th WSOP Circuit gold ring
32:15 | The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship at Thunder Valley Casino
34:45 | Yin Tao Wins WPT Korea Main Event; Steve O'Dwyer Takes Down Alpha8 One Drop
36:56 | Sponsor: WPT Global
38:00 | Connor & Chad headed to Saturday’s 15th Annual Ante 4 Autism Charity Event
39:40 | PokerStars x Poker Power Women's Bootcamp

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

In the final show of the summer, Chad & Jesse welcome two guests to the show starting with the legendary Phil Hellmuth! The “Poker Brat” captured his record-extending 17th WSOP gold bracelet earlier in the series, and he sits down with the boys to talk all about it.

The other guest is this year’s Poker Hall of Fame inductee Brian Rast, who also won the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for a record-tying third time. Rast shares his thoughts on being inducted, who he’d like to see join him, and much more.

Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Here's a look at this episode's topics:

- Gorodinsky’s empty Bellagio lockbox
- WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas
- The Jeff Platt Curse
- Weinman’s jacks-versus-queens-versus-kings key hand
- Daniel Weinman wins 2023 WSOP Main Event
- WSOP Player of the Year race
- Final 2023 WSOP updates on Phil Hellmuth & Daniel Negreanu

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Welcome to the show
00:43 | Guest Phil Hellmuth joins the show
01:03 | Advising all the companies
02:50 | Capturing record-extending 17th gold bracelet
06:18 | Heads-up lasted just one hand
08:50 | Who did you give your bracelet to?
11:32 | Playing Triton Poker for the first time?
12:17 | Big hand against Nick Rigby
14:54 | Getting tired at the poker table
15:58 | Will you be at the WSOP Paradise?
17:40 | Don’t be jealous of Phil Ivey
19:20 | Sponsor: Global Poker
20:00 | Announcing the winner of a signed WSOP cushion
21:23 | Mike Gorodinsky’s empty Bellagio lockbox
23:23 | WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas
25:09 | The Jeff Platt Curse
27:09 | Weinman’s jacks-versus-queens-versus-kings key hand
29:09 | Daniel Weinman wins 2023 WSOP Main Event
31:09 | WSOP Player of the Year race
33:09 | Final 2023 WSOP updates on Phil Hellmuth & Daniel Negreanu
35:27 | Guest Brian Rast joins the show
36:05 | How has your summer been as a whole?
38:06 | How did you feel when you were nominated for Poker Hall of Fame?
42:06 | Who would you like to see join you in the PHoF?
45:00 | Not all bracelets are created equal
47:20 | What keeps you motivated?
52:00 | Remembering your first WSOP cash
54:42 | DJ Rast’s song mixing
55:50 | What $50,000 Poker Players Championship titles mean the most?
59:13 | Do you have any memorable Doyle Brunson stories?
1:02:50 | Where are all your bracelets?
1:04:15 | July PokerNews Freerolls

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

In the penultimate show of the summer, Chad & Jesse welcome two guests to the show starting with Josh Arieh, who has won two bracelets this summer and was nominated for the Poker Hall of Fame. Arieh talked about the WSOP back in the late 1990s, his career resurgence, Poker Stake, and shares a fun story involving Ted Forrest and the late Layne Flack.

The other guest is 2004 WSOP Main Event runner-up David Williams, who was fresh of winning a Flip & Go. He talks about his history in that event, how his WSOP gold bracelet and diamond toothpick were stolen in a home robbery, and why he wouldn’t do Master Chef again.

Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Here's a look at this episode's topics:

- Brian Rast enters Poker Hall of Fame
- Hall of Fame Poker Room
- Robin Poker joins PokerNews
- WSOP Main Event Day 8 update
- Ostapchenko cashes Main Event 7 times in a row
- Josh Arieh wins again
- Ali Imsirovic enters WSOP event
- Player of the Year update

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Welcome to the show
00:50 | Guest Josh Arieh joins the show
01:30 | In the thick of the POY race
03:26 | Early days of poker
06:20 | How Poker Stake came to be
08:35 | Poker Hall of Fame nomination
10:26 | Where are you WSOP bracelets?
11:26 | Only 8 players with more bracelets
13:07 | Chasing Phil Hellmuth
15:00 | Layne Flack & Ted Forrest story
18:00 | Sponsor: Global Poker
19:00 | Brian Rast enters Poker Hall of Fame
21:00 | Hall of Fame Poker Room
23:00 | Robin Poker joins PokerNews
25:00 | WSOP Main Event Day 8 update
27:00 | Ostapchenko cashes Main Event 7 times in a row
29:00 | Josh Arieh wins again
31:00 | Ali Imsirovic enters WSOP event
33:00 | Player of the Year update
35:00 | Guest David Williams joins the show
36:15 | Flip & Go luck
41:03 | A rough summer
43:05 | Did you know Josh Arieh at the 2004 WSOP final table?
45:15 | Playing at Horseshoe Binion’s
47:10 | What was it like to be a poker celebrity during the Poker Boom?
48:40 | The story behind the diamond toothpick
52:00 | Bracelet stolen in brazen theft
52:56 | Master Chef – Would you do it again?
1:01:16 | July Freerolls for PokerNews listeners

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Jesse Fullen and special co-host Norman Chad continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

The two start by debating the pros and cons of the 2023 WSOP Main Event payouts before welcoming this week’s guest – poker vlogger Ryan Depaulo.

Among the topics they discuss with the Whole Foods parking lot bracelet winner are his biggest score to date (third place in the Colossus), what his father told him (“Don’t punt”), and Joey the Mush. Plus, they ask if he was banned from Borgata for vlogging, his main poker influence, and whether or not he’s a withered pro.

Norman Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Here's a look at this episode's topics:

- Hoodie Allen abandons stack
- Phil Hellmuth cooler
- Letter to the table
- WSOP Bubble
- Father/Daughter cash Main Event
- WSOP Champs
- Angry Chance Kornuth
- Isai Sheinberg honored by WPT

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Welcome to the show
00:57 | Norman Chad joins the show
01:19 | Where is Chad?
02:54 | WSOP Main Event Payouts
11:38 | Calling the Clock
11:53 | Hoodie Allen abandons Main Event chip stack
13:53 | Hellmuth get coolered to exit Main Event
15:53 | Player writes a letter to their Main Event table
17:53 | WSOP Main Event money bubble pops
19:53 | Father/Daughter both cash WSOP Main Event
21:53 | Former WSOP Main Event winners still in the 2023 field
23:53 | Chance Kornuth gets clock called on dinner break
25:53 | Isai Scheinberg honored by WPT
28:10 | Sponsor: Global Poker
28:41 | Guest Ryan Depaulo joins the show
49:03 | July Freerolls for PokerNews listeners

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Jesse Fullen and special co-host Norman Chad continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

They welcome GGPoker Ambassador Kevin Martin to the show as this week’s guest. The Big Brother Canada winner talked about meeting his wife on the show, how he found his way into poker and the streaming game, and busting the record-breaking 2023 WSOP Main Event. He also offers up three names when it comes to who he admires most in the poker content space.

Norman Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Here's a look at this episode's topics:

- Broken Record
- Hellmuth wins bracelet No. 17
- Hellmuth’s circus costume
- WSOP POY Race
- Chris Brewer wins 2nd bracelet 
- WSOP Main Event Bad Beat
- WSOP KO – Hand #1
- Dirty Diaper is back

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Welcome to the show
00:40 | Chad Holloway is out, Norman Chad is in!
01:48 | The 2023 WSOP Main Event is here
02:57 | Remembering WSOP Main Event legends
25:38 | Sponsor: Global Poker
26:12 | Broken Record for WSOP Main Event
28:12 | Hellmuth wins bracelet No. 17
30:12 | Hellmuth’s circus costume
32:12 | WSOP POY Race
34:12 | Chris Brewer wins 2nd bracelet 
36:12 | WSOP Main Event Bad Beat
38:12 | WSOP KO – Hand #1
40:12 | Dirty Diaper is back
42:35 | Guest Kevin Martin joins the show
43:38 | Meeting wife on Big Brother Canada and then winning the cash!
44:12 | K-Mart’s poker origin story
47:30 | Venturing into the streaming game
49:54 | What was it like for Norman Chad to experience the “Moneymaker Boom”
53:00 | Notching his biggest score
55:25 | Busting the WSOP Main Event
56:15 | Retiring in 2019
59:43 | Who is Kevin Martin impressed by in poker?
1:03:02 | July Freerolls for PokerNews listeners

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

They are joined by none other than Daniel Negreanu, who took a break from his busy summer schedule to talk about a plethora of topics including what it’s been like running deep in the lower buy-in, big field events, interacting with fans, and how he feels about his performance thus far.

The GGPoker Ambassador also offers his thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, including who he thinks will get in and the changes he’d like to see moving forward. Finally, “Kid Poker” offers his prediction for the 2023 WSOP Main Event, which is also the first big topic discussed by the hosts.

Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Here's a look at this episode's topics:

- Jason Mercier wins 6th gold bracelet
- Ladies Event sets record
- Greg Raymer wins two Las Vegas tournaments
- PokerNews Cup huge hit
- 2023 WSOP Player of the Year update
- Mike Matusow w/ back-to-back final tables
- High Stakes Duel 4 – Doug Polk vs. Daniel Negreanu
- Phil Hellmuth & Daniel Negreanu 2023 WSOP update

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Welcome to the show
01:26 | WSOP Main Event right around the corner
05:30 | Predictions for the WSOP Main Event
09:00 | Will a female make the WSOP Main Event final table?
09:30 | Sponsor: Global Poker
09:55 | Jason Mercier wins 6th gold bracelet
11:55 | Ladies Event sets record
13:55 | Greg Raymer wins two Las Vegas tournaments
15:55 | PokerNews Cup huge hit
17:55 | 2023 WSOP Player of the Year update
19:55 | Mike Matusow w/ back-to-back final tables
21:55 | High Stakes Duel 4 – Doug Polk vs. Daniel Negreanu
23:55 | Phil Hellmuth & Daniel Negreanu 2023 WSOP update
26:10 | Guest Daniel Negreanu joins the show
26:45 | How is your summer going so far?
27:37 | What’s it like having to interact with all the fans?
28:20 | 10 a.m. restarts not so popular
29:10 | Proposed changes to the Poker Hall of Fame
30:20 | Brian Rast is a “shoo-in”
31:00 | Not Mike Matusow’s year
31:40 | The PHoF backlog
33:32 | Who is Poker Hall of Famer Roger Moore
34:20 | Doyle Brunson’s Celebration of Life
35:25 | Any fun Doyle stories?
36:00 | Negreanu’s prediction for the 2023 WSOP Main Event
37:00 | Any plans to travel post-WSOP?

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). 

They are joined by renowned Japanese vlogger Masato Yokosawa, AKA “World Wide Yokosawa.” While players in the United States might think folks like Brad Owen and Andrew Neeme have the biggest vlog followings in the world, that distinction actually belongs to Masato, who regularly clears 600K views on each of his vlogs!

The Japanese vlogging sensation opens up about his start in poker, what inspired him to start a vlog, and how he’s managed to turn it into a smashing success with the help of a creative team. He also talks about his desire to win a WSOP gold bracelet, how Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth are perceived in his home country, and what the future looks like for poker in Japan.

Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Here's a look at this episode's topics:

- Man proposes to woman after winning WSOP bracelet
- Man awaiting trial for “intent to commit murder” wins online bracelet
- Daniel Negreanu proposes Poker Hall of Fame changes
- Billy Baxter finishers runner-up in Seniors Event
- Phil Hellmuth makes deep run in $10,000 H.O.R.S.E.
- Ryan Eriquezzo multitasks way to 3rd gold bracelet
- Shaun Deeb retakes 2023 WSOP POY lead
- Mike Matusow nearly captures 5th gold bracelet

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Welcome to the show
01:29 | Thoughts on Ali Imsirovic’s video addressing cheating allegations
03:20 | Bullshit on paying his dues
06:57 | Call for Ali to be banned from all live events
08:30 | Let someone ask the tough questions
11:00 | Is there any redemption to be had?
12:00 | Is it time for Ali to leave poker behind and move on?
15:45 | Sponsor: Global Poker
16:26 | The $1,100 buy-in, $1,000,000 GTD PokerNews Cup is here!
19:30 | Man proposes to woman after winning WSOP bracelet
21:30 | Man awaiting trial for “intent to commit murder” wins online bracelet
23:30 | Daniel Negreanu proposes Poker Hall of Fame changes
25: 30 | Billy Baxter finishers runner-up in Seniors Event
27:30 | Phil Hellmuth makes deep run in $10,000 H.O.R.S.E.
29:30 | Ryan Eriquezzo multitasks way to 3rd gold bracelet
31:30 | Shaun Deeb retakes 2023 WSOP POY lead
33:30 | Mike Matusow nearly captures 5th gold bracelet
35:45 | Guest Masato Yokosawa joins the show
37:00 | What got you into poker?
38:20 | What got you interested in starting a vlog?
40:35 | One vlog away from No. 200!
41:30 | Do you get stopped by fans?
42:20 | How did you get the “World Wide Yokosawa” nickname?
43:30 | How long have you been coming to the WSOP?
44:35 | Hitting $1 million in lifetime earnings
45:05 | What would it mean for you to win a WSOP gold bracelet?
46:00 | Respect for Daniel Negreanu
50:00 | Playing high-stakes live-streamed games
51:04 | How is Phil Hellmuth perceived in Japan?
52:25 | How did you create such amazing vlogs?
54:19 | What is poker like in Japan? 
56:15 | What are your plans for the rest of the WSOP?