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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

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!

Time Stamps
*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”

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