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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”

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

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards talk about Phil Hellmuth looking to sell his Las Vegas house, Daniel Negreanu calling out Ali Imsirovic, winners from the recently-completed Triton Super High Roller Series Vietnam, and offer a winner interview with Michael Rossitto, who took down the 2023 Wynn Millions for $604,637.

Chad then sits down with Joe Stapleton to dive into the upcoming PokerStars USA SCOOP schedule for players in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Stapes also opens up about stand-up comedy, his upcoming comic book, and watching his good friend James Hartigan win a Global Poker Award.

Also, hear from Robbie Strazynski, who talks about his upcoming Mixed Game Festival IV returning to Resorts World March 19-23.

Finally, the crew end the show by discussing the real-time assistance (RTA) debate that has been raging on Twitter after a poker training tool removed their 20-second delay.

Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!

Time Stamps
*Time|Topic*
00:25 | Welcome to the show
02:12 | Phil Hellmuth’s house for sale in Las Vegas
06:10 | Sponsor: WPT Global
06:50 | Daniel Negreanu publicly calls out Ali Imsirovic
13:00 | Winners from the Triton Super High Roller Series Vietnam
15:35 | Sponsor: 888poker
17:00 | What was the 2023 Wynn Millions Championship like?
20:35 | Winner interview w/ Michael Rossitto, who won Wynn Millions for $604,637
24:18 | 2023 USASCOOP running March 17-April 3 -- $5M in GTDs
25:00 | Guest Joe Stapleton joins the show
29:55 | PokerStars taking it to next level with partnerships
33:10 | PokerStars Ontario Red Spade Pass adventure involving Toronto Raptors
40:20 | Watching James Hartigan win a Global Poker Award
47:15 | What’s the latest on Stapleton’s stand-up comedy 
50:40 | Upcoming comic book from Stapes
1:00:50 | The Card Counter – Stapes helps get Chad in the credits
1:03:03 | Mixed Game Festival is returning to Resorts World March 19-23
1:03:55 | Robbie Strazynski shares details on Mixed Game Festival
1:05:46 | Sponsor: partypoker
1:06:42 | RTA debate rages on as poker training tool removes 20-second delay