game of gold

In the 819th episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway welcomes two new co-hosts to the show in poker players Kyna England and Mike "Brock Lesnar" Holtz. The new PN Pod crew dives into the latest news, gossip, and stories from the poker industry. 

That includes Chad sharing why Maurice Hawkins, who made headlines after cashing for six figures only to have his past backing situations resurface, is pissed at both him and PokerNews; why poker is being banned in the world's largest retirement community down in Florida; and who they all like in the cross book bet between Jeremy Becker & Daniel Negreanu and Landon Tice & Matt Berkey.

Plus, hear about Kyna England's experience on the hit show Game of Gold, the crew's experiences with Uber Eats ghost kitchens, and learn who won the signed copy of Lexy Gavin-Mather's new poker book Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit Tournaments.

Oh, and did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to Show #819
00:38 | Introducing our new hosts
00:56 | Sponsor: PokerStars
01:26 | Get to know new co-hosts Mike Holtz & Kyna England
04:11 | Spraggy hoodies
06:10 | Controversy involving Maurice Hawkins
21:15 | Poker game banned in retirement community
26:00 | Berkey/Tice vs Negreanu/Becker
38:46 | Game of Gold reflection
48:34 | Ghost Kitchens & Uber Eats
51:35 | Book Giveaway Winner

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come to you from both the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in The Bahamas!

Before they jump into all things WSOP Paradise, the crew gets listeners up to speed on the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, which has crowed a slew of side event winners, including Lisa Costello’s victory in the Ladies Event. Plus, the $1,100 WPT Prime drew a massive field and is set to award a seven-figure top prize.

In regards to the WSOP Paradise, the crew talks about the surprise appearance of 2022 EPT Prague champ Jordan Saccucci, who was a week removed from being arrested in Canada on home robbery charges. His stay didn’t last long in the Main Event as casino officials removed him from contention. Find out what happened here.

They then discuss Phil Hellmuth’s grand entrance as Poseidon flocked by 17 mermaids and a Bahamian marching band, highlight bracelet winners from the series thus far, and Erik Seidel capturing his 10th gold bracelet, becoming just the fifth player in history to do so. Connor even grabbed a winner interview with the Poker Hall of Famer.

Finally, the crew discuss the finale of GGPoker’s Poker After Dark Game of Gold complete with an interview with Season 1 champ Maria Ho!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:39 | How are you guys enjoying Atlantis Paradise Island?
01:37 | Teasing guest Erik Seidel
02:40 | Side event winners from the WPT World Championship
05:00 | Lisa Costello wins WPT World Championship Ladies Event
05:45 | WPT Prime draws massive field
08:16 | Sponsor: Global Poker
09:15 | WSOP Paradise surpasses $15 million GTD
10:36 | The new WSOP+ app
11:45 | One week after arrest Jordan Saccucci makes appearance at WSOPP
17:38 | Bracelet winners thus far from the WSOP Paradise
18:57 | Erik Seidel captures 10th WSOP gold bracelet
21:10 | Guest Erik Seidel joins the show
24:45 | What did you think of Phil Hellmuth’s entrance in the WSOP Paradise
28:58 | Maria Ho wins GGPoker’s Game of Gold Season 1
33:56 | Interview w/ Maria Ho
 [/TABLE]

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come at you from Las Vegas at the start of the Formula 1 Grand Prix. PokerStars and Oracle Red Bull Racing have been hosting some cool events, though the actual racing got off to a rough start. 

Hear about Chad’s private jet adventure, HCL Wesley’s $400K/night F1 suite, and how you can win an exclusive PokerStars Oracle Red Bull Racing Las Vegas Wheel Cover. Plus, the Global Poker Grand Prix Turbo Series Las Vegas Edition is underway.

The crew also recap both the PokerStars NAPT – including a winner interview w/ Sami Bechahed – and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe – hear from champ Max Neugebauer.

Other stories covered are West Virginia becoming the fifth to join the Multi-State Online Poker Compact, Canadian Frederic Normand winning the WPT bestbet Scramble for $350k, Jason Koon and four others confirmed for $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop, and thoughts on GGPoker’s Poker After Dark ‘Game of Gold.’

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:40 | Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix off to a rough start
02:22 | Chad’s private jet adventure
03:34 | Connor & Matt in the F1 Grand Stand
06:30 | Checking out HCL Wesley’s $400K/night F1 suite
08:30 | Poker activities during F1
10:11 | PokerNews Giving Out Exclusive PokerStars Oracle Red Bull Racing LV Wheel Cover
11:43 | Sponsor: Global Poker
13:12 | NAPT a big success + side event winners
16:58 | Sami Bechahed wins NAPT Main Event
18:11 | Winner interview w/ Sami Bechahed
23:09 | West Virginia Becomes 5th State joins Multi-State Online Poker Compact
26:16 | Winners from WSOP Europe
27:51 | Winner interview w/ WSOPE champ Max Neugebauer
31:50 | Canadian Frederic Normand Wins WPT bestbet Scramble for $350k
33:00 | Jason Koon + 4 others confirmed for $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop
34:35 | Thoughts on GGPoker’s Poker After Dark ‘Game of Gold’
37:13 | Favorite moments thus far – Kyna England, Robin Poker & More