global poker awards

In the No. 817 episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen dive into the latest news, gossip, and results from the poker industry. That includes announcing the winner of our WPT Voyage cabin giveaway!

Chad then discusses his controversial tweet about Daniel Negreanu, Connor and Matt offer their thoughts on Mike Postle’s unexpected appearance on an X Space, and then all three talk highlights from last weekend’s Global Poker Awards. 

Other stories covered include Ari Engel and Daniel Lowery each adding gold rings to their WSOP Circuit résumés, Mintzy under fire at Barstool over his deep tournament run, Barny Boatman and other big winners from EPT Paris, the cross-book bet between Landon Tice & Jeremy Becker, and Venetian’s new upcoming poker room.

 Finally, Chad sits down with Lexy Gavin-Mather to talk about her new book by D&B Publishing, Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit Tournaments. As a special treat, you’ll have a chance to win a signed copy of the book, which will release in late March but is available now for preorder.

Time Stamps
00:01 | Welcome to Show #817
00:56 | Sponsor: WPT Global
01:50 | Teasing guest Lexy Gavin-Mather
03:45 | Chad’s controversial Daniel Negreanu tweet
08:30 | Win a signed copy of Lexy Gavin-Mather’s book
08:55 | Mark Olivo wins the WPT Voyage giveaway
10:00 | Mike Postle makes unexpected appearance on X Space
14:27 | Highlights from the Global Poker Awards
18:16 | Ari Engel & Dan Lowery capture WSOPC rings
20:21 | Paul Pierce & Mintzy employment under fire because of poker
25:05 | Guest Lexy Gavin-Mather joins the show
26:25 | Writing “Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit Tournaments”
27:27 | What sort of subject matter do you cover?
28:52 | Any special plans involving the book during the WSOP?
29:16 | Vlogging every day of the WSOP
30:03 | How was your experience at the EPT Paris?
31:45 | Are you excited to record the audio version of the book?
32:20 | The story behind Lexy’s dad going viral for a basketball video
36:00 | Barny Boatman among big winners from EPT Paris
38:30 | Cross-book bet between Landon Tice & Jeremy Becker
42:15 | Venetian’s new upcoming poker room

On the week of the 5th Global Poker Awards, we welcome to show several deserving nominees. We’ve got poker player and hilarious content creator Greg ‘GregGoesAllIn’ Liow. We are also joined by player, author and OG Podcaster Andrew ‘Thinking Poker’ Brokos. For strategy, Andrew ‘Picasso’ Hedley takes us through a tricky hand that he played deep in the Merit Poker Western Series Main Event. Ivonne Montealegre stops by to discuss the Malta Poker Festival - Spring Edition. Plus, Barry Carter is at the news desk!

For the season 22 curtain-raiser and on the occasion of our record 4th nomination for Best Podcast at the Global Poker Awards and on the week that saw the release of ‘Beyond GTO’ by Dara and Barry, we welcome 3-time bracelet winner and 4-time poker author Matt Matros. We are also joined by Eureka Cyprus champion and Indian GPI number 1 Ankit Ahuja. For strategy, we take a look at a hand of David’s from the early stages of the recent WPT $10,400 World Championship at the Wynn. Mindset coach Elliot Roe stops by to talk about playing our A-Game. Plus, Barry Carter brings us an awards-themed news segment!

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen break down the recently-revealed Global Poker Award nominees, which included one of their very own! Who do they like to win? Who do they think got snubbed? Find out here.

Plus, Chad talks about his experience playing on Poker Night in America (PNIA) last week, which is where Connor and Matt caught up with this week's guest, Jason Somerville, who shared what he's been up to lately and reminisced on his days co-hosting this very podcast.

The crew then discusses the hot start to 2024 for both Kristen & Alex Foxen, former 'American Idol' contestant William Hung's interview about losing his wife over a gambling addiction, and the Arkansas high school teacher who won $73K at the first RunGood Poker Series stop of the season. Finally, take a look at the 2024 Wynn Millions schedule, which offers more than $8M in guarantees!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:37 | Connor Richards nominated for a Global Poker Award!
03:02 | Breaking down the Global Poker Award nominations
03:17 | Toughest Opponent
04:28 | Best Final Table Performance
06:00 | Breakout Player of the Year
06:55 | Best Twitter/X Personality
07:45 | Best Streamer
08:44 | Best Vlogger
10:00 | Best Short Form Content Creator
11:00 | Industry Person of the Year
12:31 | Tournament Director of the Year
14:26 | Event of the Year
15:30 | Best Mid-Major Circuit/Tour
16:44 | Best Standalone Event
17:37 | Best Commentator
18:12 | Best Poker Podcast
19:21 | Best Media Content – Written
21:29 | Best Media Content – Video
22:42 | Best Media Content – Photo
26:27 | Fan Choice Categories
30:44 | Chad plays on Poker Night in America 8 years after first appearance
35:39 | Hanging out at Studio 52 w/ Jason Somerville 
36:15 | Interview w/ Jason Somerville
36:52 | How did your partnership w/ PNIA come together?
40:44 | What’s exciting you about poker content nowadays?
43:09 | Remembering his time w/ the PokerNews Podcast
44:27 | Sponsor: 888poker
45:29 | Kristen & Alex Foxen off to a hot start in 2024
46:42 | Infamous 'American Idol' contestant William Hung lost wife over poker, gambling addiction
48:00 | Arkansas high school teacher wins $73K as RunGood Poker Series kicks off 2024 season
49:39 | Wynn Millions schedule released; more than $8M in guarantees

This week, we are locked in and doling out opinions with GPI Poker Information Manager and all round poker media guru Kevin Mathers.

The lads discuss some recent VSO News articles, the first by talented new recruit Jon Pill who asks if Eric Persson is poker’s newest whale. The second article up for dissection is Dara’s piece on the Action Poker Tour. They examine the mission statement of the APT, the brainchild of Irish poker veteran Jason Tompkins.

The conversation then turns to the GPI Global Poker Awards as Kevin, David and Dara all weigh in with their picks, as well as some criticisms of the awards and the omission of certain award categories.

The chat ends with a reminder about the Spring Poker Championship, currently running on Unibet poker and featuring Chess GOAT Magnus Carlsen.

This week, we are locked in and busting out the champagne after our second nomination for Best Podcast at the GPI Global Poker Awards. Who better to help us celebrate but our trusted newsman Ian Simpson who is also celebrating his very profitable return to the live felt.

Ian made two final tables in London last week on his first poker outing in over two years. We chat to him about poker in Covid-times and mental game.

There is a conversation about the latest poker ambassadors coming from the entertainment and sporting world. Dara and David weigh in on the upcoming heads-up duels between Phil Hellmuth and Tom Dwan, and Alex O'Brien and Vanessa Kade.

In the last section of the show, there is a chat about the GPI Global Poker Award nominations as the trio pontificate on what is done well and what could be done better.

This week, we are locked in and giving shout-outs with GPI President Eric Danis.

For the first show of 2022, Dara and David discuss the closure (for now) of Run It Once’s poker site and PokerShares betting platform. David also gives his thoughts on Doug Polk’s interview with Dan Bilzerian.

Eric Danis then shows up for a lengthy discussion on all things GPI, including the 2021 rankings, the decision to include marquee online results, the recent appointment of Kevin Mathers and the upcoming GPI Global Poker Awards. Dara and David reveal their picks in a handful of the 26 award categories and Eric speaks passionately about his desire for the awards to become a truly global celebration.