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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”