2024 wsop

On this special episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway goes one-on-one with Shaun Deeb, who accepted a $800,000 buyout in his $1 million body fat prop bet against Bill Perkins.

Nearly 11 months ago, the poker players agreed to a 14-month wager on Deeb's ability to bring his body fat composition down significantly. The bet had essentially no stipulations -- either get to 17% body fat by the start of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), or lose $100,000. 

Last month, Deeb gave his X followers an update on his progress, and it was certainly positive in his favor. A January 25 Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan showed his body fat had dropped to 23.9% with still four months to go. That caused Perkins to begin proposing potential buyout possibilities on X, although nothing had been officially agreed upon.

On Friday, he went in for another DEXA scan, and he was in even better shape -- 22.0% body fat composition. Then, on Saturday, the future Poker Hall of Famer informed his social media followers that Perkins had bought out of the bet for $800,000 just over three months from the start of the 2024 WSOP.

Deeb shared all the details of his journey, why he opted to accept the buyout, and where he plans to go from here. Plus, hear his thoughts on the 2024 WSOP schedule.

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*Time | Topic*
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00:01 | Welcome to the show
00:40 | Sponsor: 888poker
01:34 | Shaun Deeb joins the show
02:38 | Still going for 17%
04:00 | Is the beard going?
04:45 | Publicizing the buyout
05:55 | How did you do it? 
10:55 | What was the most challenging thing you faced?
11:34 | How Chad met Deeb’s wife
13:48 | A lot of people didn’t think you could do it
17:45 | Do you have a celebration in mind once you hit your goal?
18:00 | The story of Ted’s Fish Fry
19:37 | Thoughts on the 2024 WSOP schedule
23:29 | Who is Charlie?
25:32 | When do you turn 40 and become eligible for Poker Hall of Fame?
25:54 | Thinking of family
27:58 | Aiming for abs
28:42 | How much side action is there on this bet?

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen dive into the recently announced schedule for the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Hear about new events -- including the new PokerNews $600 DeepStack Championship -- along with what's missing. If you're looking for a breakdown of the 2024 WSOP schedule, you've come to the right place.

The crew also discuss the controversial Sean Perry losing $1 million in a Super Bowl bet, the PokerStars EPT Paris kicking off, and welcome guest Jonathan Little, who is fresh off crushing the PokerGO Cup. Little, a contributor to the PokerNews Strategy section, talks about his hot start to 2024, his successful poker coaching business, and what he thought about Matt Berkey stirring the pot.

Finally, remember there is one week left for the PokerNews Podcast WPT Voyage giveaway where one lucky winner will win a $4,000 cruise package. All you need to do is like, subscribe, and leave us a review. Then, share a screenshot on our social media posts and you'll be entered to win! Be sure to listen for details on how to enter, and be sure to review the Terms & Conditions of the competition.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:02 | Sponsor: PokerStars
01:17 | 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) schedule is out!
03:35 | New events on the schedule
06:00 | Double Board Bomb Pot
09:00 | Where is the $1,000,000 Tournament of Champions?
11:58 | First Event is the Champions Reunion – Win a Main Event seat!
13:55 | 2024 WSOP Main Event to run July3-17
16:45 | $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship
17:42 | The PokerNews $600 Deepstack Championship bracelet event
18:02 | Taking over the Daily Deepstacks!
20:56 | PokerNews Podcast WPT Voyage Giveaway!
23:45 | Connor is excited for next week’s Global Poker Awards
24:27 | Guest Jonathan Little joins the show
26:09 | Off to a hot start in 2024
27:25 | Is coaching still a passion for you?
28:00 | How do you choose hands for your PokerNews Strategy columns?
30:25 | Success at the PokerGO Studio
33:00 | Matt Berkey’s controversial comments – what are your thoughts?
34:42 | What’s new at PokerCoaching.com?
36:15 | Any new books coming down the pipeline?
37:03 | What are your poker plans for 2024 and the WSOP?
38:20 | May try to play some Triton Poker Events
40:53 | Sean Perry loses $1 million in Super Bowl bet
44:48 | The PokerStars EPT Paris is underway
46:40 | One more week to enter the PokerNews Podcast WPT Voyage giveaway