On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards give an update on the PokerNews Cup on Global Poker, look ahead to the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), and preview the High Stakes Poker Live Stream on April 27 set to feature Matt Berkey, Nik Airball, Doug Polk, and Eric Persson, among others.

They also debate whether personality is lacking from today's high roller poker scene, share details on the PokerStars 2023 SCOOP schedule, celebrate Josh Reichard's record-tying 14th gold ring on the WSOP Circuit, and preview the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown coming up from April 28-May 2.

This week's guest is none other than Adam Hendrix, who is coming off a red-hot 2022 and is carrying that momentum into 2023. Hear from Alaska's all-time leading money winner about his start in poker and rise through the ranks. Plus, listen to our winner interview with Dakotah O’Dell, who was fresh off capturing his second RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Main Event title!

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

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 02:10 | Teasing guest Adam Hendrix 03:14 | PokerNews Cup update from Global Poker 06:30 | Registration for 2023 WSOP is now open; PokerGO to stream 47 consecutive days 11:20 | Sponsor: 888poker 12:16 | PokerGO High Stakes Poker Live Stream on April 27 to feature Berkey, "Airball" & Polk 17:37 | Is Eric Persson the poker hero we need? 20:05 | The Muck: Is Personality Lacking from Today's High Roller Poker Players? 26:40 | PokerStars releases 2023 SCOOP schedule (May 7-31) 28:25 | Guest: Adam Hendrix 30:56 | Chasing GPI at the end of the year 31:58 | Looking back at 2022 33:52 | Playing against the elite at PokerGO Studio 35:10 | Adam Hendrix’s poker origin story 39:45 | What’s it been like to travel the world and play poker? 41:30 | What’s in store for the rest of 2023? 44:30 | Joining the WSOP Thrill Team 48:43 | Sponsor: partypoker 49:30 | Josh Reichard wins record-tying 14th WSOP Circuit gold ring 53:17 | Dakotah O’Dell wins his Second RGPS Main Event for $63,647 54:05 | Winner interview w/ Dakotah O’Dell 57:00 | Sponsor: WPT Global 57:45 | Chad headed to WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown April 28-May 2 1:00:50 | PokerNews’ East Coast Road Trip coming May 14-20 1:02:11 | Connor headed overseas for the EPT Monte Carlo 1:02:30 | Patrik Antonius coming up on next week’s PN Podcast!!! 1:03:40 | Check out the Aceholes Podcast starring Caitlin Comeskey and Nikki Limo

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards talk about the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup, which is happening now, as well as registration is open for the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), the richest poker players article causing a social media stir, and why a bad beat jackpot wasn't paid out in a Texas poker room.

Also, Jon Sofen chats with poker player Kane Kalas about baseball and a new album he released in honor of his late father. Then, Chad has a conversation with PokerStars USA Ambassador David Kaye, who talked about the recent US SCOOP, upcoming promotions, and the state of online poker in the United States. It's a two-guests-for-one episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

They also recap the recently-completed Irish Poker Open, which was a record-breaking tournament, discuss the "Top 5 Gambling Movies," and share what's coming up in regard to PokerNews Live Reporting.

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

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 02:37 | PokerNews Cup on Global Poker 05:20 | 2023 WSOP Registration now open 06:37 | Richest Poker Players article causes quite the stir 08:00 | Sponsor: 888poker 10:00 | Texas Poker Room Refuses to Pay Out $100K Bad Beat Jackpot Over Technicality 15:00 | Guest Kane Kalas joins show to talk poker, baseball, and new “High Hopes” album  35:04 | Sponsor: WPT Global 36:00 | David Docherty turns $109 into €365,000 after 2023 Irish Open Main Event victory 37:50 | 2023 US SCOOP wraps up for players in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania 40:00 | PokerStars US Ambassador David Kaye joins the show 51:08 | Sponsor: partypoker 52:05 | What do you think of PokerNews’ ‘Top 5 Gambling Movies’ list? 56:30 | Here’s what is coming up in PokerNews live reporting

On this special edition of the PokerNews Podcast, Jesse Fullen has a one-on-one chat with Above the Felt founder Tom Wheaton, who directed and produced the upcoming Dreamers: A New-Age Poker Documentary.

The new poker documentary premieres on YouTube on Friday, April 14 at 7 p.m. EST[ and will feature interviews with longtime pros like Darren Elias and Matt Berkey, content creators like Ethan "Rampage" Yau and Jaman Burton, and industry names including Jamie Kerstetter, Jeff Platt and Maria Konnikova.

The documentary, an Above the Felt production that features cinematography by Karl Angelo and editing by Alec Rome of the PokerNews World Series of Poker (WSOP) Photo Team, follows these players and others as they competed in the 2022 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at the Wynn in Las Vegas.

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:15 | Welcome to the show 01:04 | Guest Tom Wheaton 02:15 | Update on Faded Spade 03:36 | Above the Felt 09:49 | "Dreamers: A New-Age Poker Documentary" 14:20 | Tom Wheaton’s poker origin story 16:16 | Underground poker games 19:51 | What is the audience you’re trying to reach with the new documentary? 23:14 | Cast of characters 28:44 | We’re all just dreamers!

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards introduce two members of the new PokerNews Stream Team on Global Poker. Hear interviews from both Anthony "AcePoker" Caldiero and Kyle Anderson including how they discovered poker and their plans for the future.

The team also discusses the fun April Fool's Day prank involving Robbi Jade Lew, recap winners from the recently-completed U.S. Poker Open (including a big with by Phil Hellmuth), and highlights winners from the WPT Prime, Merit Poker Carmen Series, and the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) bestbet Jacksonville.

Plus, the 2023 Wynn Summer Classic schedule is out and there are some events you'll want to note on your calendar. Finally, PokerNews remembers poker players Thayer Rasmussen and Cy Church, who both passed away this past week.

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

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 01:18 | Future of PokerNews and Global Poker 03:06 | Global Poker Spring Carnival & PokerNews Cup 04:10 | Introducing the PokerNews Global Poker Stream Team 06:19 | April Fool’s – Robbi Jade Lew Releases If I Did It book 10:22 | Fake Book review 12:40 | Sponsor: partypoker 13:39 | Recapping the U.S. Poker Open – Hellmuth nabs a title 15:55 | Will Hellmuth make a run at bracelet No. 17? 18:38 | Philip Hollederer Captures WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event Title (€171,952) 19:40 | Sponsor: 888poker 21:29 | Interview w/ PokerNews Stream Team member Anthony “AcePoker” Caldiero 30:18 | Interview w/ PokerNews Stream Team member Kyle Anderson 41:20 | Sponsor: WPT Global 43:08 | Maxime Chilaud wins Merit Poker Carmen Series $3,300 Main Event for $376,800 44:27 | Antwan Prince Wins Inaugural RGPS Jacksonville Main Event for $92,796 46:24 | A look at the Wynn Summer Classic schedule (May 25-July 19) 48:50 | Remembering Cy Church and online poker "OG" Thayer Rasmussen

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards talk about the grand opening of the Horseshoe Las Vegas, Garrett Adelstein's interview with Doug Polk, and recent winners from the 2023 PokerStars USA SCOOP.

Plus, Shaun Deeb has been in the headlines this week for a few reasons. First, he won the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit $1,700 Main Event at Turning Stone for $276K, and then he made a body fat percentage loss prop bet with Bill Perkins, one that could see him either lose $100,000 or possibly win $1,000,000! Finally, he actually talks to Connor about nearly losing $10,000, which had to be fished out of a trash can. Find out the story behind what happened from Deeb himself.

Also, hear from the legendary Vanessa Selbst, who stepped away from poker years ago but has recently dipped her toe back in as a part of the WSOP Thrill Team. Selbst talks to Chad about what inspired her to join, what she thinks of the game nowadays, and her plans for poker, including a likely return to the WSOP this summer. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the best to ever play the game.

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

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 01:20 | Highlights from the Horseshoe Las Vegas Grand Opening 04:07 | Jack Binion, Doyle Brunson & Mattress Mack hold Q&A session 05:34 | Sponsor: Global Poker 06:35 | Shaun Deeb is in the news for three big reasons 07:10 | Shaun Deeb wins WSOP Circuit Turning Stone 07:30 | Shaun Deeb bets $100K to win $1M in body fat prop bet 08:17 | Does Deeb stand a chance? 11:49 | Deeb nearly losses $10K in the trash 13:52 | Hear the story directly from Shaun Deeb 18:13 | Sponsor: partypoker 19:00 | Garrett Adelstein speaks – what did you think of his interview w/ Doug Polk? 25:43 | Sponsor: 888poker 26:35 | Recent winners from the PokerStars USA SCOOP 29:35 | WSOP Thrill Team 32:52 | Vanessa Selbst joins the show 35:00 | Six years since her brutal WSOP bustout hand 36:09 | Has the game passed her by? 38:18 | Battle Selbst at PlayWSOP.com  39:10 | Has Selbst been keeping an eye on the poker scene? 40:24 | What do you think about all the recent controversies? 41:50 | How does she feel about the WSOP’s new home at Horseshoe Las Vegas? 43:14 | Where are your three WSOP gold bracelets? 45:00 | Finding life after poker 46:06 | Getting inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame 49:00 | If you come back to poker full-time, what’s new that you’d like to try? 50:50 | Sponsor: WPT Global 52:05 | What’s coming up for PokerNews? 54:18 | Connor’s morbid fascination with historical deaths

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards delve into the latest Hustler Casino Live (HCL) and Garrett Adelstein developments, discuss Ethan "Rampage" Yau and "Nik Airball", and highlight Lautaro Guerra Cabrerizo's impressive performance in the PGT PLO Championship.

Jesse also sits down with the legendary Eli Elezra at the Mixed Game Festival IV for an in-depth chat about his life, poker career, High Stakes Poker, the Poker Hall of Fame, and much more. Don't miss your chance to hear from one of the greatest to ever play the game.

Other stories discussed include early winners from the PokerStars USA SCOOP schedule in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania; upcoming Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) and RGPS bestbet Jacksonville stops; and getting ready for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at Horseshoe Las Vegas that'll be attended by Doyle Brunson, Jack Binion, and more poker luminaries!

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 00:52 | Chad & Jesse visit Resorts World for Mixed Game Festival IV 03:15 | Acquiring poker book collection from the late George Epstein 05:00 | Garret Adelstein and Hustler Casino Live back in the spotlight 06:40 | Is it or is it not a ban? 07:35 | Adelstein responds; doesn’t hold back on “Nik Airball” 12:54 | Sponsor: WPT Global 15:00 | "Rampage" wins $500K, "Nik Airball" loses $760K on Hustler Casino Live 17:45 | Lautaro Guerra Cabrerizo wins three titles at PGT PLO Championship 19:56 | Sponsor: 888poker 20:50 | Guest Eli Elezra joins the show 23:20 | Joining the military 26:10 | Making his way to Alaska 31:25 | When did you first start playing poker? 34:20 | High Stakes Poker 42:39 | Becoming friends with Robbie Strazynski 46:00 | Getting into the Poker Hall of Fame 52:00 | Who would you like to see in the Poker Hall of Fame? 56:16 | What’s coming up for Eli Elezra? 57:34 | Sponsor: partypoker 58:39 | 2023 USA SCOOP underway for players in MI, NJ & PA 1:02:00 | Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) “Slay Cancer with Poker” this weekend 1:06:09 | RGPS bestbet Jacksonville coming March 23-April 2 1:07:35 | Officially ribbon cutting at Horseshoe Las Vegas – Doyle Brunson & Jack Binion

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

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode of 2023, Chad Holloway, Jesse Fullen, and Connor Richards breakdown all the Global Poker Award winners, reveal that the PokerNews Cup will be returning to the Golden Nugget’s 2023 Grand Poker Series, and offer some highlights from the 2023 Wynn Millions.

They also welcome guest Preston McEwen to the show. He's been a force to be reckoned with on the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit having won five gold rings in the past two years. He's also fresh off making four final tables in four days at the WSOPC Harrah's Cherokee stop. Find out what's led to all his success here.

Finally, they recap two RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) stops and get into the recently-revealed PokerStars USA SCOOP schedule for players in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. 

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

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 02:00 | Global Poker Award winners 14:23 | Hayley Hochstetler nabs “Photo of the Year” 15:00 | Making bold predictions for next year’s Global Poker Awards 17:48 | Sponsor: WPT Global 18:30 | PokerNews Cup returning to the Golden Nugget’s 2023 Grand Poker Series 23:11 | Highlights from the 2023 Wynn Millions 24:38 | Irene Carey & Kathy Liebert card-showing drama 26:05 | Ryan Laplante finally nabs a Wynn trophy 27:40 | Sponsor: 888poker 29:00 | WSOP Circuit wraps stops at Horseshoe Hammond, Harrah’s Cherokee & Horseshoe Vegas 29:58 | MSPT founder & president Bryan Mileski ships a WSOPC gold ring 31:10 | Guest Preston McEwen joins the show 41:15 | Sponsor: partypoker 42:20 | RGPS wraps up two stops on opposite sides of the country 44:05 | PokerStars USA announces SCOOP schedule for PA, NJ & MI players 45:45 | Teasing next week’s guest – Joe Stapleton

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode of 2023, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen talk about the former's recent appearance on the Talk is Jericho podcast as well as the latter's trip to Texas. They then wrap up PokerNews' coverage of the EPT Paris by discussing Johan “Yoh Viral” Guilbert's controversial hand where he got the clock called on him three different times! Also, hear a winner's interview from PokerStars qualifier Razvan Belea, who took down the Main Event for €1,170,000.

Other stories covered include 1999 WSOP champ Noel Furlong leaving behind a literal fortune, Connor Richards’ Top 5 Casino Movies you must watch, and Rafi Azam winning the RGPS Jamul Main Event for $52,820.

Finally, Jesse has a conversation for his fellow Global Poker Award nominee Caitlin Comeskey to talk about her come-up in poker, content production, and much more!

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

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 02:57 | Jesse visits Texas, checks out The Lodge’s new live stream 05:20 | Chad a guest on Chris Jericho’s podcast Talk is Jericho 06:25 | 2023 Wynn Millions is underway! 08:20 | Chad’s great Panang chicken curry disappointment 09:55 | Sponsor: 888poker 10:50 | Johan “Yoh Viral” Guilbert gets clock called on him three times in same hand 12:37 | Poker world reacts to the excessive tanking 14:21 | Winners from the PokerStars EPT Paris 15:15 | PokerStars qualifier Razvan Belea cruises to victory in 2023 EPT Paris €5,300 Main Event (€1,170,000) 16:10 | Winner interview w/ EPT Paris champ Razvan Belea 20:38 | Sponsor: [URL="https://www.pokernews.com/wpt-global/"]WPT Global[/URL] 21:30 | “All in for CP” Charity Event this weekend at PokerGO Studio 23:00 | Will Jesse & Chad meet Ted Danson? 23:55 | Guest Caitlin Comeskey joins the show 33:00 | Getting the support of industry veterans like Andrew Neeme 34:30 | What were your goals? 35:50 | Caitlin Comeskey’s poker origin story 39:17 | How do you like being in Texas? 44:30 | How are the games in Texas? 47:00 | Two big final table experiences 50:30 | Any desire to travel to play poker? 52:00 | Some of Caitlin’s best content 58:36 | Efforts to bring more women into poker 1:03:13 | Caitlin’s poker advice 1:05:40 | Any desire to get back into stand-up comedy? 1:09:44 | Rafi Azam wins RGPS Jamul Main Event for $52,820 1:10:26 | Liam Gannon’s winner interview w/ Rafi Azam 1:13:33 | Two RGPS events this weekend 1:13:52 | Sponsor: partypoker 1:14:35 | 1999 WSOP champ Noel Furlong leaves behind a literal fortune 1:18:15 | Connor Richards’ Top 5 Casino Movies you must watch 1:21:45 | Chad & Jesse share Blockbuster video tales

On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode of 2023, Chad Holloway and Jesse Fullen talk about their big night at the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) awards dinner, PokerGO’s “Cash of the Titans” massive cash game that saw Patrik Antonius beat Eric Persson in a $1.9 million pot, and Doug Polk narrowly losing $200K in a body fat prop bet to Bill Perkins.

They also highlight the PokerStars EPT Paris, which has produced some big stories such as Kayhan Mokri continuing his Mystery Bounty heater. Connor Richards caught up with the up-and-coming star for an interview. Likewise, Chris Brewer won not one but two high roller titles, and PokerNews grabbed a winner's interview with him. 

Finally, Chad and Jesse talk about some upcoming plans and series including a trip to Texas and the start of the 2023 Wynn Millions.

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

Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:25 | Welcome to the show 01:22 | PokerNews hiring for 2023 WSOP 04:27 | Jesse & Chad have a big night at CSOP Awards Dinner 07:43 | Running into Jackie Glazier 08:58 | Sponsor: partypoker 10:00 | Golden Age of high-stakes poker live streams 11:25 | PokerGO’s “Cash of the Titans” massive cash game 15:07 | Patrik Antonius wins $1.9 million pot against Eric Persson 19:35 | Big winners and losers from the “Cash of the Titans” game 20:35 | Doug Polk narrowly loses $200K body fat prop bet to Bill Perkins 23:35 | Sponsor: WPT Global 24:55 | Happy birthday, Connor! 25:05 | Highlights from the PokerStars EPT Paris 25:18 | Players express bad experience at EPT Paris; PokerStars issues statement 29:07 | Kayhan Mokri finishes runner-up in €10,200 Mystery Bounty; on a bounty heater! 30:00 | Interview w/ Kayhan Mokri 38:18 | Transitioning from cash to high-roller tournaments 47:43 | Playing high stakes in Bobby’s Room 49:30 | Chris Brewer Takes Down €50,000 Super High Roller for SECOND EPT Paris Title 50:22 | Winner interview w/ Chris Brewer 53:25 | Sponsor: 888poker 54:40 | Jesse headed down to Texas 58:24 | First Thursday networking tournament 56:34 | Wynn Millions gets underway – Chad will be there!  58:50 | Teasing next week’s guest – Caitlin Comeskey