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In the No. 818 episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen dive into the latest news, gossip, and results from the poker industry. 

That includes talking about the earlier leader in the cross-book bet between Landon Tice & Jeremy Becker, Mori Eskandani and John Hennigan taking down PGT Mixed Game Series titles, Joey Ingram rejoining the poker podcast ranks by interviewing Doug Polk, and Kevin Martin streaming 24/7 in a unique bankroll challenge.

Also, Matt talks about his adventures at the recently-completed RGPS Tunica, while Chad shares why Maurice Hawkins, who made headlines last week after cashing for six figures only to have his past backing situations resurface, is pissed at both him and PokerNews!

Finally, learn about why Connor and Matt will no longer be regular co-hosts of the PokerNews Podcast, which is set to change in a big way soon! Not only that but there are big plans in the works that'll ensure you haven't heard the last from Connor Richards and Matt Hansen!

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*Time | Topic*
00:22 | Welcome to Show #818
01:04 | Sponsor: Global Poker
01:45 | Landon Tice vs. Jeremy Becker – Who’s out to an early lead?
03:40 | Wynn Millions happening now
04:06 | Mori Eskandani & John Hennigan take down PGT Mixed Game Series titles
07:18 | Matt returns from RGPS Tunica
09:25 | Kevin Martin streaming life 24/7 in bankroll challenge
12:30 | Joey Ingram back in podcasting streets with Doug Polk as first guest
14:40 | New plans for the PokerNews Podcast; Connor & Matt departing
18:40 | Maurice Hawkins back in the news – calls out PokerNews & Chad Holloway
26:10 | Goodbye, Connor & Matt!
26:42 | “Bitch-Ass Chad Holloway”

On the first episode of the New Year for the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen discuss poker bots on ACR, the risk of playing on unregulated sites, and offer an update on the Michigan poker player who was found zip-tied on the side of the road after allegedly being kidnapped.

They then dive into Daniel Negreanu's poker tournament losses from 2023, his early win in 2024, and what's happening down at PokerGO Studio. There, Richards caught up with this week's guest, Clemen Deng, who has been a rising star in the high-roller streets.

Finally, they wrap up by paying respect to Kara Scott, who parted ways with 888poker after eight years as an ambassador, reveal results for various Player of the Year (POY) races, and debate whether or not Jon Letzkus, the suspect in Las Vegas Strip area shooting, should be labeled as a poker player.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:50 | Sponsor: Global Poker
01:43 | Are bots ruining online poker?
05:42 | The risks of playing on unregulated sites
09:30 | Update on Michigan poker player found zip-tied and apparently kidnapped
13:30 | Daniel Negreanu releases losses for 2023
19:12 | Interview w/ Clemen Deng
21:25 | Kara Scott leaves after 8 years at 888poker Ambassador
22:10 | Results from various Player of the Year (POY) races
25:05 | Poker player Jon Letzkus suspected in Las Vegas Strip area shooting
30:10 | What’s coming up for the crew?

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen share what they did for Thanksgiving, discuss the Brazilian poker player who was suspended for adding chips at BSOP Millions, and give their thoughts on the Formula 1 Grand Prix and their experiences with PokerStars and Oracle Red Bull Racing.

They then dive into Josh Reichard and Stephen Song winning rings at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Grand Victoria stop, Ian Auvil emerging victorious in the Bar Poker Open World Championship and Doug Polk & Company’s $100,000 promotion at The Lodge in Texas. Plus, the crew share which poker pros and celebrities are slated to attend the upcoming WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas Dec. 3-14.

Finally, while down at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open, Matt chatted with guest Frederic Normand, who was fresh off winning the WPT bestbet Scramble for $350k. Hear what the Canadian player had to say about his victory and plans for the future.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:31 | Happy Thanksgiving!
02:31 | Side event winners from the WPT Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open
04:16 | Sponsor: Global Poker
05:10 | Brazilian poker player suspended for adding chips at BSOP Millions
09:39 | Should cheaters be stripped of titles?
18:20 | Sponsor: partypoker
19:19 | Guest Frederic Normand joins the show
21:00 | What are your upcoming poker plans?
21:40 | How did you get into poker?
23:19 | What led to the upturn in success?
26:17 | What do you do outside of poker?
27:22 | Josh Reichard & Stephen Song win rings at WSOPC Grand Victoria
30:23 | Ian Auvil wins Bar Poker Open World Championship
32:35 | What is “Between the Sheets”?
36:06 | Sponsor: 888poker
37:03 | The Lodge’s $100,000 promotion the “biggest in Texas poker history”
39:30 | Celebs and poker pros set to attend WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas Dec. 3-14

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 

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk about what they did for Halloween, DJ Khaled’s Celebrity Challenge on Global Poker, GGPoker’s new Poker After Dark ‘Game of Gold’ show, and the difference between WPT at Sea vs. WPT Voyage.

They also remember actor Matthew Perry, who passed away unexpectedly, and the mark he left on the TV show Celebrity Poker Showdown; recap Blake Bohn’s record 5th MSPT title win; take a look at Yiannis Liperis winning 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event; and highlight winners from both the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) and Triton Poker.

Chad then sits down for a chat with K.L. Cleeton, the co-founder of RangeTrainerPro. He talks about living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), how poker is a great equalizer for his competitive spirit, and new developments at RangeTrainerPro and how his unique perspective has shaped the innovative tool.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:35 | What did you do for Halloween
02:50 | Sponsor: Global Poker
03:49 | GGPoker’s Poker After Dark ‘Game of Gold’
07:10 | Remembering Matthew Perry on Celebrity Poker Showdown
12:40 | What’s the difference between WPT at Sea vs. WPT Voyage
14:38 | Sponsor: WPT Global
17:20 | Guest K.L. Cleeton joins the show
38:08 | Blake Bohn captures record 5th MSPT title
40:00 | RGPS crowns two winners in a single weekend
41:00 | Yiannis Liperis wins 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event
41:58 | Dan Smith & Christoph Vogelsang capture Triton Poker titles
44:40 | NAPT & Formula 1 are finally here!

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.

Time Stamps
*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 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 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.

Time Stamps
*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 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.

Time Stamps
*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 episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen give a final update on the PokerNews Cup on Global Poker, as well as the Matt Berkey vs. Nik Airball grudge match. They also talk about the recent drama involving Doug Polk, Charlie Carrel, and Phil Galfond; highlight winners from the PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo; and a man winning a Ladies Event down in South Florida.

Chad also talks about being down at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown and while there caught up with 2013 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Ryan Riess to talk a little about the 10th anniversary of his life-changing win. Laim Gannon also shares a winner interview with Joshua Kopp, who took down the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Council Bluffs for $68,799.

Finally, Connor Richards got yet another big-name interview as he chatted with Chess Grandmaster and former world champion Magnus Carlsen, who competed in the EPT Monte Carlo. 

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:25 | Welcome to the show
01:46 | Poker drama involving Doug Polk and Charlie Carrel; Phil Galfond weighs in
05:51 | PokerNews Cup wraps on Global Poker
09:11 | Upcoming series on Global Poker
10:19 | Update on Nik Airball vs. Matt Berkey
12:05 | Big winners from the PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo
13:17 | Interview w/ chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen
20:30 | Sponsor: 888poker
21:23 | Final table set in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown
25:12 | Interview w/ 2013 WSOP champ Ryan Riess at the Seminole Hard Rock
28:20 | Man wins Ladies Event down in South Florida
39:37 | Sponsor: WPT Global
40:17 | Joshua Kopp wins EGPS Council Bluffs Main Event for $68,799
40:47 | Winner interview w/ Joshua Kopp
43:33 | Sponsor: partypoker
44:40 | Getting ready for the PokerNews East Coast Trip
47:15 | Teasing next week’s guest – Olivier Busquet

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards give an update on the PokerNews Cup on Global Poker, look ahead to the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), and preview the High Stakes Poker Live Stream on April 27 set to feature Matt Berkey, Nik Airball, Doug Polk, and Eric Persson, among others.

They also debate whether personality is lacking from today's high roller poker scene, share details on the PokerStars 2023 SCOOP schedule, celebrate Josh Reichard's record-tying 14th gold ring on the WSOP Circuit, and preview the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown coming up from April 28-May 2.

This week's guest is none other than Adam Hendrix, who is coming off a red-hot 2022 and is carrying that momentum into 2023. Hear from Alaska's all-time leading money winner about his start in poker and rise through the ranks. Plus, listen to our winner interview with Dakotah O’Dell, who was fresh off capturing his second RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Main Event title!

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

Time Stamps
*Time|Topic*
00:25 | Welcome to the show
02:10 | Teasing guest Adam Hendrix
03:14 | PokerNews Cup update from Global Poker
06:30 | Registration for 2023 WSOP is now open; PokerGO to stream 47 consecutive days
11:20 | Sponsor: 888poker
12:16 | PokerGO High Stakes Poker Live Stream on April 27 to feature Berkey, "Airball" & Polk
17:37 | Is Eric Persson the poker hero we need?
20:05 | The Muck: Is Personality Lacking from Today's High Roller Poker Players?
26:40 | PokerStars releases 2023 SCOOP schedule (May 7-31)
28:25 | Guest: Adam Hendrix
30:56 | Chasing GPI at the end of the year
31:58 | Looking back at 2022
33:52 | Playing against the elite at PokerGO Studio
35:10 | Adam Hendrix’s poker origin story
39:45 | What’s it been like to travel the world and play poker?
41:30 | What’s in store for the rest of 2023?
44:30 | Joining the WSOP Thrill Team
48:43 | Sponsor: partypoker
49:30 | Josh Reichard wins record-tying 14th WSOP Circuit gold ring
53:17 | Dakotah O’Dell wins his Second RGPS Main Event for $63,647
54:05 | Winner interview w/ Dakotah O’Dell
57:00 | Sponsor: WPT Global
57:45 | Chad headed to WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown April 28-May 2
1:00:50 | PokerNews’ East Coast Road Trip coming May 14-20
1:02:11 | Connor headed overseas for the EPT Monte Carlo
1:02:30 | Patrik Antonius coming up on next week’s PN Podcast!!!
1:03:40 | Check out the Aceholes Podcast starring Caitlin Comeskey and Nikki Limo

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards talk about the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup, which is happening now, as well as registration is open for the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the richest poker players article causing a social media stir, and why a bad beat jackpot wasn't paid out in a Texas poker room.

Also, Jon Sofen chats with poker player Kane Kalas about baseball and a new album he released in honor of his late father. Then, Chad has a conversation with PokerStars USA Ambassador David Kaye, who talked about the recent US SCOOP, upcoming promotions, and the state of online poker in the United States. It's a two-guests-for-one episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

They also recap the recently-completed Irish Poker Open, which was a record-breaking tournament, discuss the "Top 5 Gambling Movies," and share what's coming up in regard to PokerNews Live Reporting.

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

Time Stamps
*Time|Topic*
00:25 | Welcome to the show
02:37 | PokerNews Cup on Global Poker
05:20 | 2023 WSOP Registration now open
06:37 | Richest Poker Players article causes quite the stir
08:00 | Sponsor: 888poker
10:00 | Texas Poker Room Refuses to Pay Out $100K Bad Beat Jackpot Over Technicality
15:00 | Guest Kane Kalas joins show to talk poker, baseball, and new “High Hopes” album 
35:04 | Sponsor: WPT Global
36:00 | David Docherty turns $109 into €365,000 after 2023 Irish Open Main Event victory
37:50 | 2023 US SCOOP wraps up for players in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
40:00 | PokerStars US Ambassador David Kaye joins the show
51:08 | Sponsor: partypoker
52:05 | What do you think of PokerNews’ ‘Top 5 Gambling Movies’ list?
56:30 | Here’s what is coming up in PokerNews live reporting

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards introduce two members of the new PokerNews Stream Team on Global Poker. Hear interviews from both Anthony "AcePoker" Caldiero and Kyle Anderson including how they discovered poker and their plans for the future.

The team also discusses the fun April Fool's Day prank involving Robbi Jade Lew, recap winners from the recently-completed U.S. Poker Open (including a big with by Phil Hellmuth), and highlights winners from the WPT Prime, Merit Poker Carmen Series, and the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) bestbet Jacksonville.

Plus, the 2023 Wynn Summer Classic schedule is out and there are some events you'll want to note on your calendar. Finally, PokerNews remembers poker players Thayer Rasmussen and Cy Church, who both passed away this past week.

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

Time Stamps
*Time|Topic*
00:25 | Welcome to the show
01:18 | Future of PokerNews and Global Poker
03:06 | Global Poker Spring Carnival & PokerNews Cup
04:10 | Introducing the PokerNews Global Poker Stream Team
06:19 | April Fool’s – Robbi Jade Lew Releases If I Did It book
10:22 | Fake Book review
12:40 | Sponsor: partypoker
13:39 | Recapping the U.S. Poker Open – Hellmuth nabs a title
15:55 | Will Hellmuth make a run at bracelet No. 17?
18:38 | Philip Hollederer Captures WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event Title (€171,952)
19:40 | Sponsor: 888poker
21:29 | Interview w/ PokerNews Stream Team member Anthony “AcePoker” Caldiero
30:18 | Interview w/ PokerNews Stream Team member Kyle Anderson
41:20 | Sponsor: WPT Global
43:08 | Maxime Chilaud wins Merit Poker Carmen Series $3,300 Main Event for $376,800
44:27 | Antwan Prince Wins Inaugural RGPS Jacksonville Main Event for $92,796
46:24 | A look at the Wynn Summer Classic schedule (May 25-July 19)
48:50 | Remembering Cy Church and online poker "OG" Thayer Rasmussen