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On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen announce a very special giveaway in which one lucky listener of the show will win a cruise package for the upcoming WPT Voyage, one of the most anticipated poker events of the year! Be sure to listen for details on how to enter, and be sure to review the Terms & Conditions of the competition.

They then talk about the theft allegations against Anthony Zinno, Phil Hellmuth calling out Ike Haxton for wearing a mask, and Daniel Negreanu and Matt Berkey arguing about Jonathan Little, who went about his business and crushed the PokerGO Cup!

Additionally, Jason Koon has departed GGPoker, Hermann Schweiger won the Hendon Mob Winter Championships Main Event, and Phil Laak is returning for Season 12 of High Stakes Poker! Oh, and Connor caught up with Leon Wheeler, the Director of Poker Operations at Resorts World, which is gearing up to host some big poker series in 2024!

Finally, the crew take a look ahead to both the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational II and CSOP "All in for Epilepsy" on Feb. 8, as well as Leigh Steinberg's 37th Annual Super Bowl Party, which PokerNews will attend.

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*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:55 | Sponsor: Global Poker
02:00 | PN Pod Giveaway – Win a WPT Voyage Cruise!
05:51 | Corel Theuma accuses Anthony Zinno of taking bag w/ $20K
09:30 | Connor finds a $500 chip
10:40 | Phil Hellmuth Wants Ike Haxton to Take Off the Facemask
15:40 | Jonathan Little crushes PokerGO Cup; Berkey & Negreanu square off
19:05 | Jason Koon parts ways with GGPoker
20:47 | Has the Poker Integrity Council been a letdown? 
22:32 | Connor plays on Bally’s Live in action-packed Industry Game
25:24 | Interview w/ Resorts World Director of Poker Operations Leon Wheeler
26:30 | What’s coming up for poker at Resorts World?
27:28 | The state of live poker in Las Vegas
28:36 | Hermann Schweiger stages incredible comeback in the Hendon Mob Winter Championships Main Event
29:25 | Season 12 of High Stakes Poker – Phil Laak to return!
31:49 | Get 25% Discount on WPT Voyage Package Through Valentine's Flash Sale
32:49 | What’s coming up for Super Bowl Weekend in Las Vegas
33:06 | Celebrity Poker Tour at PokerGO Studio
33:53 | The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) at the Palms
35:00 | Leigh Steinberg's 37th Annual Super Bowl Party

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen bring you the last show of 2023!

 The chat about the MSPT & WSOP champion that was found zip-tied and allegedly held captive for 35 days in Michigan, poker player Sean Perry being eliminated from the Circa Survivor NFL contest, and highlighting the Top 10 Stories of 2023.

They also wrap up the 2023 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship, which concluded last week at Wynn Las Vegas. That included a Ren Lin win in the $50k WPT Alpha8 for $1,045,781; Daniel Lowery capping off a career year with a WPT Seniors win just weeks after his 50^th birthday; and Mikita Badziakouski shipping the $1,000,000 WPT Big One for One Drop for $7.1 Million.

 Plus, they offer a winner interview with Dan Sepiol, who etched his name in poker history by winning the WPT World Championship for $5.3 million after an impressive final table performance. 

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:05 | MSPT & WSOP Champion Found Zip-Tied, Allegedly Held Captive For 35 Days
06:15 | Sean Perry eliminated from Circa Survivor
12:48 | Wrapping up the WPT World Championship
13:05 | Ren Lin wins $50k WPT Alpha8 for $1,045,781; Jason Koon Runner-Up
13:43 | Daniel Lowery caps off a career year with WPT Seniors win just weeks after his 50^th
15:00 | Mikita Badziakouski ships $1,000,000 WPT Big One for One Drop ($7.1 Million)
16:06 | Dan Sepiol wins WPT World Championship for$5.3 million
20:37 | Winner interview w/ Dan Sepiol
23:16 | PokerNews’ Top 10 Stories of 2023
29:00 | The loss of Doyle Brunson is still being felt
31:45 | What are you looking forward to in 2024?

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come to you from both the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas where they chatted with Hollywood actor Neil Patrick Harris!

NPH was in town to participate in a WPT celebrity charity event, and you get to hear from him right after he was on the wrong end of a cooler! 

Plus, hear from Calvin Anderson, winner of the $1,100 WPT Prime Championship for nearly $1.4 million. The crew then gets you up to speed on all things WPT World Championship Festival, including the missed $40 million GTD, Garrett Adelstein’s return to livestreamed poker, and the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop.

 They then wrap up the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise, including a dealer error controversy at the final table that may’ve cost Daniel Neilson dearly, and a winner interview with Stanislav Zegal, who took down the Main Event for $2 million.

Plus, hear the dates for the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas, current leaders in the GPI Player of the Year races, and how Padraig O'Neill turned 12 bb into €1,030,000 en route to a 2023 EPT Prague Main Event victory.

Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the [I]PokerNews[/I] Podcast.

 Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:50 | Recovering from WSOP Paradise
03:00 | Dates announced for the 2024 WSOP
04:26 | Big winners from the WSOP Paradise
06:50 | Online Qualifier Stanislav Zegal Wins First WSOP Paradise Main Event ($2,000,000)
07:20 | WSOP Paradise proved to be a success w/ impressive numbers
08:52 | Winner interview w/ Stanislav Zegal
12:20 | Final table error negatively impacts Daniel Neilson 
19:48 | Sponsor: Global Poker
20:49 | Garrett Adelstein returns to livestreamed cash games
25:00 | WPT World Championship misses $40 million guarantee
29:16 | WPT World Championship winner picks
31:01 | Update on the $1,000,000 WPT Big One for One Drop
33:50 | Winner picks for the WPT Big One for One Drop
35:46 | What could make the Big One for One Drop a bigger success?
37:05 | Calvin Anderson wins record WPT Prime Championship for $1.4 million
40:10 | Winner interview w/ Calvin Anderson
43:52 | Neil Patrick Harris attends WPT Celebrity Charity Event
45:41 | Interview w/ Neil Patrick Harris
50:40 | Update on GPI Player of the Year races
53:30 | Padraig O'Neill turns 12 bb into €1,030,000 en route to 2023 EPT Prague victory

In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Chris Howard (M0TCH), Martin Rothwell (M0SGL), Frank Howell (K4FMH), Bill Barnes (WC3B) and Leslie Butterfields (G0CIB) to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief and the episode's feature is Quansheng UV-K5 SDR

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• Ofcom Amateur Radio Consultation Statement
• WRC-23: Week-3 Update – 23cm and WPT
• ARRL RF Safety Committee Develops New Guidelines to Communicate RF Safety
• HAMSCI Releases First Solar Eclipse Findings
• ‘First light’: NASA receives laser-beamed message from 10 million miles away
• New Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released
• Proposal Submitted to ESA for Geostationary Microwave Amateur Payload

On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen come to you from both the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in The Bahamas!

Before they jump into all things WSOP Paradise, the crew gets listeners up to speed on the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, which has crowed a slew of side event winners, including Lisa Costello’s victory in the Ladies Event. Plus, the $1,100 WPT Prime drew a massive field and is set to award a seven-figure top prize.

In regards to the WSOP Paradise, the crew talks about the surprise appearance of 2022 EPT Prague champ Jordan Saccucci, who was a week removed from being arrested in Canada on home robbery charges. His stay didn’t last long in the Main Event as casino officials removed him from contention. Find out what happened here.

They then discuss Phil Hellmuth’s grand entrance as Poseidon flocked by 17 mermaids and a Bahamian marching band, highlight bracelet winners from the series thus far, and Erik Seidel capturing his 10th gold bracelet, becoming just the fifth player in history to do so. Connor even grabbed a winner interview with the Poker Hall of Famer.

Finally, the crew discuss the finale of GGPoker’s Poker After Dark Game of Gold complete with an interview with Season 1 champ Maria Ho!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:39 | How are you guys enjoying Atlantis Paradise Island?
01:37 | Teasing guest Erik Seidel
02:40 | Side event winners from the WPT World Championship
05:00 | Lisa Costello wins WPT World Championship Ladies Event
05:45 | WPT Prime draws massive field
08:16 | Sponsor: Global Poker
09:15 | WSOP Paradise surpasses $15 million GTD
10:36 | The new WSOP+ app
11:45 | One week after arrest Jordan Saccucci makes appearance at WSOPP
17:38 | Bracelet winners thus far from the WSOP Paradise
18:57 | Erik Seidel captures 10th WSOP gold bracelet
21:10 | Guest Erik Seidel joins the show
24:45 | What did you think of Phil Hellmuth’s entrance in the WSOP Paradise
28:58 | Maria Ho wins GGPoker’s Game of Gold Season 1
33:56 | Interview w/ Maria Ho
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On a special episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk all things World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship, a festival that is currently underway.

Hear about highlights from the Premier Meet-Up Game (MUG), including appearances by Gus Hansen and Phil Ivey. While there, Connor also caught up with WPT Hostess Lynn Gilmartin and Wynn Director of Poker Operations Ryan Beauregard for behind-the-scenes chats on what is happening.

Chad also chats with WPT President Adam Pliska about all the hard work that went into the WPT World Championship, thoughts on offering the $40 million guarantee, and what poker players can expect.

The crew then offer their thoughts on whether or not the guarantee will be hit, what field size they think the championship event will get, and make a trio of bold predictions.

Finally, Chad sat down with last year’s champion, Eliot Hudon, to ask whether or not he’ll attempt a title defense, how last year’s $4-million win changed his life, and what tips he has for poker players looking to follow in his footsteps. Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:22 | Welcome to the show
01:15 | Highlights from the Premier Meet-Up Game (MUG)
02:50 | Gus Hansen makes an appearance!
03:40 | What to expect from the WPT World Championship
06:02 | Guest WPT President Adam Pliska joins the show
20:42 | Guest Lynn Gilmartin joins the show
23:14 | The WPT Ladies Championship
24:22 | Guest Ryan Beauregard joins the show
29:40 | Will the guarantee be hit?
33:02 | Field size predictions
36:49 | Guest Eliot Hudon joins the show
45:00 | Tips on winning the WPT World Championship
46:25 | Bold predictions for the WPT World Championship

The Sports Circus is a prime-time Las Vegas-based and nationally syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has extensive coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets.

Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, and NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of independent stations. Worldwide coverage of The Sports Circus can be found on AAMPtv. Shows are aired on HotelTV in all 210 U.S. Nielsen-rated markets into 500,000 rooms in 3, 4, and 5-star upscale hotels and resorts. Stream the show on your mobile device at www.thesportscircus.com 

The Sports Circus features Ringmaster Sal Tuzzolino. The show spotlights special guest interviews including world champions, hall of famers, all-stars, billionaire business leaders, television and film stars, and Grammy Award winners.

The Sports Circus website traffic receives mass amounts of monthly website visitors + 4,000,000+ impressions/hour on HotelTV!

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

The Sports Circus is a prime time Las Vegas-based and nationally-syndicated television and radio show. The Sports Circus has large coverage including Comcast, COX, Frontier, Spectrum, and WOW Cable television affiliates in select US markets.

Their radio coverage includes CBS, CNBC, FOX, NBC affiliates in select markets plus a host of independent stations. Worldwide coverage of The Sports Circus can be found on AAMPtv. Shows are aired on HotelTV in all 210 U.S. Nielsen rated markets into 500,000 rooms in 3, 4 and 5-star upscale hotels and resorts. Stream the show on your mobile device at www.thesportscircus.com 

The Sports Circus features Ringmaster Sal Tuzzolino. The show spotlights special guest interviews including: world champions, hall of famers, all-stars, billionaire business leaders, television and film stars, and Grammy Award winners.

The Sports Circus website traffic receives mass amounts of monthly website visitors + 4,000,000+ impressions/hour on HotelTV!

Welcome to episode 121 of Sports Management Podcast.

Robyn Duda is the CEO of RacquetX and a leading event expert and entrepreneurial leader in the field.

Get ready to learn about:

• How Robyn Went From luxury weddings to Padel
• How She is Trying to Understand What Makes Industries Tick
• How She Founded RacquetX
• What skills you need to work in events
• The RacquetX event in Miami 2024
• How She Became an Entrepreneur Although Most People Advised Against It
• Virtual vs Live Events
• Appealing to Gen Z and Other Generations at the Same Event

And much more!

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9kmxSm4vbJA 

Time Stamps:

00:00 Intro
01:51 Robyn’s Background 
03:18 From Luxury Weddings to Sports 
05:40 Skills Needed in the Event Industry
07:28 What is RacquetX?
11:50 Investment Opportunities in Racket Sports 
12:53 RacquetX in Miami 2024 
17:59 How Robyn Got Into Sports
20:53 Robyn’s Basketball Experience
23:05 Being an Over-Achiever 
24:03 Robyn’s Educational Background
24:55 Becoming an Entrepreneur 
27:05 Strategies in Events
28:44 Virtual vs Live Events 
30:28 Sustainable Events 
31:55 Leveraging Data 
33:30 Appealing to Gen Z and Other Generations at the Same Event 
36:44 Best Advice for Aspiring Event Managers

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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

Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is evolving as an alternative to existing electronics that use cables to supply power. The new Qi2.0 standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) and the Ki standard for the kitchen appliances provide more opportunity for innovation. Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is extensively used with WPT to enable simultaneous power transfer and data communication between devices, like smartphones and fitness trackers. In this episode, we're giving an insight into recent trends in WPT and the synergy when combined with NFC.

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On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk about Ari Engel capturing his record 16th World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit gold ring, remember poker author Anthony Holden, and reveal what six new players have confirmed to play the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop. They also recap Isaac Haxton winning the Super High Roller Bowl, winners from the Mixed Game Series II, WSOP Player of the Year Ian Matakis winning another tournament, and Next Gen Poker becoming ambassadors for PokerStars USA ahead of the NAPT.

Chad also shares highlights from his vacation on a Virgin Voyages cruise where he played in the WPT at Sea poker room, Matt tells you how you can win a seat into the $10,000 WPT World Championship, and Connor comes to you straight from the EPT Cyprus, which just kicked off.

Finally, Chad chats with Jeffrey Allan Grosso, author of the poker book Dirty Dealing. In it, he alleges that his ideas and screenplay were stolen by Miramax Films and ultimately turned into the movie Rounders. It might sound crazy, but there was a court case and everything. Chad read the book prior to chatting with Grosso, who opened up about what he claims happened, how he feels about it, and why he ultimately decided to write a book about his experience.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
01:47 | Teasing guest Jeffrey Allan Grosso, author of Dirty Dealing
02:53 | Highlights from Chad’s cruise w/ WPT at Sea
05:40 | Get Entry into an Exclusive WPT World Championship Freeroll on WPT Global with RobinPoker
06:45 | Ari Engel captures record 16th WSOP Circuit ring
09:36 | Author Anthony Holden passes away at 76
13:36 | Six More Players Confirmed For $1M WPT Big One for One Drop … who gets you most excited?
16:45 | Sponsor: Global Poker
17:37 | Guest Jeffrey Allan Grosso, author of Dirty Dealing, joins the show
21:00 | Comparisons between the two screenplays
22:16 | A look back at the case
24:12 | What happened in court?
25:00 | What inspired you to write the book?
26:14 | How did the alleged theft happen? What’s the theory?
30:18 | How do you feel about it all now? Was writing it a cathartic experience?
34:00 | A real-life Worm
38:23 | Sponsor: partypoker
39:20 | Ike Haxton wins Super High Roller Bowl for $2.7 million
39:52 | Haxton’s incredible year continues
41:43 | Chino Rheem, Nick Schulman & David Prociak among Mixed Game Series II winners
43:46 | WSOP POY Ian Matakis Wins Canterbury Park Fall Poker Classic Main Event ($117,668)
46:20 | Next Gen Poker become PokerStars US ambassadors
49:05 | PokerStars EPT Cyprus is underway
50:00 | Matt at RGPS; Chad headed to CSOP

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.

Time Stamps
*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 delve into big winners from the Poker Masters including Darren Elias, Andrew Lichtenberger, Chino Rheem, and Vladas Tamasauskas, a Lithuanian player who jumped out to an early lead winning two titles in the first three events!

The high roller newcomer is one of two guests on the show alongside Ren Lin, who has also been tearing it up at PokerGO Studio. Find out what they had to say about their early Poker Masters success. Plus, hear about poker player Rob Mercer, who lied about having colon cancer to scam the poker community so he could play in the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, a story that has since hit the mainstream. 

Other stories talked about are the cardroom raid in Atlanta, Global Poker's new Celebrity Campaign kicking off with Paul George, winners from PokerStars' WCOOP and NACOOP, and the "Four-Time Bracelet Club' welcoming Yuri Dzivielevski, Kristen Foxen, and Calvin Anderson.

Finally, the crew offer their picks on who they'd like to see featured in the upcoming Lead Trading Card poker set, and who they'd like to see join Phil Ivey in the WPT $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:23 | Welcome to the show
00:37 | Teasing guests Vladas Tamasauskas & Ren Lin
01:45 | Rob Mercer fakes cancer diagnosis to play WSOP Main Event
05:30 | Should the WSOP and others ban Mercer?
07:28 | Cardroom raided in Atlanta; 18 people charged w/ illegal gambling
12:16 | Sponsor: partypoker
13:14 | Sponsor: Global Poker Celebrity Challenge kicks off w/ Paul George
14:40 | Winners from Poker Masters include Darren Elias, Chino Rheem & Andrew Lichtenberger
15:40 | Change his name to Andrew Dripenberger “because he’s got a lot of drip”
17:25 | Guest Vladas Tamasauskas joins the show to talk pair of Poker Masters victories
20:41 | Guest Ren Lin joins the show from Poker Masters
28:17 | PokerStars WCOOP and NACOOP in full swing
30:12 | David Kaye claims USCOOP title
31:09 | Yuri Dzivielevski, Kristen Foxen, and Calvin Anderson become 4-time bracelet winners
34:28 | Poker Leaf Trading Cards – Who would you like to see?
38:10 | Phil Ivey first confirmed for $1M WPT Big One for One Drop – who else would you like to see play?

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.

Time Stamps
*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 episode, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen continue The Chad & Jesse Poker Show straight from the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

They are joined by World Poker Tour (WPT) Ambassadors Andrew Neeme and Brad Owen, who open up about how their respective vlogs helped them build their poker careers. They also discuss upcoming WPT initiatives and play a little game where we quiz them on "who said it?" regarding quotes from their first-ever vlogs.

Chad and Jesse also break down the big frame coming out of the 2023 WSOP, which is the antics of Martin Kabrhel in the $250K Super High Roller. Some top pros have accused him of behaving inappropriately, with some even suggesting he could be cheating. We share some clips and hear from players on the ground during the event. What are your thoughts on the situation?

Chad and Jesse then do a new "Calling the Clock" segment in which they offer quick two-minute dialogues for topics on “The Board.”

Here's a look at this episode's topics:

- Jason Koon plays $250K SHR but gets a refund
- Chris Brewer run bad over; wins $250K SHR
- Dan “Jungleman” Cates dresses as the Terminator
- Chris Moneymaker makes 2023 WSOP debut in $50,000 PPC
- Benny Glaser captures fifth gold bracelet
- Johnny Chan makes deep run in pursuit of bracelet No. 11
- Gershon Distenfeld continues charitable endeavors
- Joe Cada looks to join the five-time bracelet club

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Welcome to the show
01:25 | Martin Kabrhel causes controversy in $250,000 Super High Roller
03:15 | Andrew Robl calls out Kabrhel
04:50 | WSOP issues statement
11:35 | Martin Kabrhel responds, threatens legal action
15:12 | Sponsor: Global Poker
15:57 | Jason Koon plays $250K SHR but gets a refund
17:57 | Chris Brewer run bad over; wins $250K SHR
19:57 | Dan “Jungleman” Cates dresses as the Terminator
21:57 | Chris Moneymaker makes 2023 WSOP debut in $50,000 PPC
23:57 | Benny Glaser captures fifth gold bracelet
25:57 | Johnny Chan makes deep run in pursuit of bracelet No. 11
27:57 | Gershon Distenfeld continues charitable endeavors
29:57 | Joe Cada looks to join the five-time bracelet club
32:12 | Guests Brad Owen & Andrew Neeme join the show
35:21 | The success of meet-up games (MUGs)
41:43 | Summing up last 12-18 months in a few words
44:00 | Memories of Doyle Brunson & Phil Ivey at the WPT World Championship MUG
47:00 | WPT Voyages on the high seas
49:10 | Game Time – Who said it in their first vlog, Andrew or Brad?

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

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