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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

This week, we are joined by poker player and broadcaster Jeff Platt. We also welcome up and coming Irish phenom Simon Wilson. For strategy, we’ve got Kyna England breaking down a hand of hers from the Game of Gold final table. Shimpei Adachi stops by to discuss poker in Japan. Plus, Barry Carter casts his sartorial eye over the latest news.

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come at you from the PokerStars 2023 North American Poker Tour (NAPT) at Resorts World Las Vegas. They recap some of the early side event winners, fill you in on the Main Event, and dive into the return of the Big Game featuring two new loose cannons.

Connor then chats with Jesse Lonis, who won the NAPT Super High Roller, while Chad catches up with Poker Hall of Famer Scotty Nguyen, who made his way to Vegas for the NAPT. Finally, Matt interviewed PokerStars Ambassador Parker "Tonkaaaa" Talbot, who bagged up a big stack in the $1,650 Main Event.

Additionally, the crew recap winners from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe, which is currently taking place at King's Casino in Rozvadov, as well as their decision to have a leprechaun emcee their mystery bounty event. Toss in a discussion on Shawn Sheikhan receiving a four-year prison sentence, and it's a show not to be missed.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:40 | How’s the PokerStars NAPT going?
02:30 | Kyna England, Anthony Askey & Kfir Nahum win NAPT side events
03:30 | Jesse Lonis wins NAPT High Roller
04:53 | Winner interview w/ Jesse Lonis
07:18 | How do you stay competitive?
08:00 | Playing as a family man
09:22 | NAPT interview w/ Scotty Nguyen
11:22 | The Big Game returns at NAPT – Two ‘Loose Cannons’ selected
16:15 | Interview w/ PokerStars Ambassador Parker “Tonkaaaa” Talbot
19:00 | WSOP Europe gold bracelet winners
20:42 | A leprechaun during the Mystery Bounty event
24:34 | WSOP Paradise less than a month away
25:44 | Shawn Sheikhan sentenced to 4 years in prison
30:00 | Making winner picks for the NAPT

This week, David and Dara welcome reigning MSPT player of the year Kyna England. They are also joined by 2-time WSOP winner and poker author, Bill Chen. For strategy, they’ve got the online legend that is Chris Moorman as he faces off against Ali Imsirovic. Fergal Nealon stops by to discuss ‘Rapid Response Ukraine’. Plus, Barry Carter has all the latest news.