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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.

Time Stamps
*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 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.

Time Stamps
*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