Today on The Mental Game of Poker Podcast I had a great discussion with Jennifer Shahade who is a poker player and ambassador for PokerStars. She is also a chess champion and author, who recently presented a TED talk about understanding decision making in chess and poker. I’ve worked with elite performers in a variety of fields like poker, golf, billiards and trading. One discipline that I’ve always found fascinating is chess, for a number of reasons. First of all, ...
Danielle Andersen, one of the top female online poker players in the world, talks with BIG Dave and Joe about her new sponsorship with Ultimate Poker and her role in the poker documentary "Bet Raise Fold". The guys also update the final table at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown and release a scoop about a final decision regarding the Borgata Chip Scandal.
On Episode #211 of the PokerNews Podcast, Rich and Donnie discuss the resolution for the Borgata Winter Poker Open $2 Million Guarantee, declining numbers in France, a slow start in New Jersey, and more. Frank op de Voerd talks with Lee Jones, Head of Poker Communications for PokerStars, about EPT Sanremo, EPT Grand Final, and more.
Druff discusses the ramifications of Black Friday -- 3 years ago to this day -- while also telling a detailed story of a personal 25-year anniversary from this date. Resolution for Borgata fake chip mess screws the "remaining 27" in the event. Taking a page from the Crockford's book, Borgata is suing Phil Ivey over Baccarat wins. New Jersey to merge online poker player pools with Nevada/Delaware by the end of 2014? Welcome back Neteller to the US market. Bad ...
Bernard chats with the WPT's new anchor, Lynn Gilmartin.
Sam Grafton’s post-graduate studies in critical theory make him the first guest capable of schooling Andrew on Foucault. We talk about staking and swapping, the importance of social capital to success in poker, the blurred line between poker and gambling, the extent to which the poker world operates independently of traditional government and economic institutions, and Sam’s political activism. Sam is a video producer at Run It Once. You can read his columns in UK PokerPlayer and follow him on ...
So we kindo of broke the news down state by state. Going from NV, DE, and NJ. We added a dash of CA, NY, and PA for flavor. Honestly the smoke alarm went off twice during this podcast because it was soooo hot (muy caliente). Next week we'll cover the 10 states in depth with what's going on. By the way NJ is the key, at least we agree.
Daniel Negreanu is back on top of the Global Poker Index, and Eric and Rich discuss whether or not he can hold the top spot throughout April. They also take a look at the reemergence of Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi, and offer a few tips for the GPI Fantasy Poker Manager.
Scott is back from our L.A. poker cruise, but he's still on the road at the Ante Up Poker Tour stop at The Casino 101.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss the opposition emerging against the Graham-Chaffetz Bill, which is attempting to eliminate online gambling. The guys also talk about a couple of poker hands, including an early tourney hand by Jaime Gold that propelled him to the victory in the 2006 WSOP Main Event.
PokerNews contributor Matthew Kredell, who focuses on poker law and legislation, joins the podcast to talk about Sheldon Adelson, California, and much more. Also, Chad and Rich break down all of the latest news, talk about Chad’s awful travel day, and give you the Weekly Winners.
Ken Scalir and Rawwolf call in near the beginning of the show. Sheldon Adelson's Sands Corporation seems to be having a problem controlling underage gaming at their own properties. Phil Ivey keeps losing money, while his wife has remarried to a venture capitalist. California Indian tribes slam Pokerstars in attempt to keep them out of CA legalized gambling market. Druff gives his full WSOP schedule and info regarding buying a piece. Pokerhost leaves Merge to join the Equity Poker Network. ...
Guest: Joined by cybersecurity expert Eddie Harari and Cardplayer Lifestyle publisher Robbie Strazynski for a discussion on online poker security and on the now debunked claims from some prohibitionists that the game is vulnerable as a means for money laundering. Following that will be a post interview analysis with Lori Kolstad and me.
Guest: Joined by PPA CO State Director Robin Jones
The Poker Room Manager at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, Andrew Brock, joins Bernard to talk about this years WSOP circuit event. Then The Ambassador of Poker, Mike Sexton, joins the conversation.
Clayton Fletcher, professional poker player and comedian, talks about growing up in a poker playing family (his mother is also a professional poker player!), how his two careers complement each other, and what he’s learned from each. Then, we talk about the strategic implications of playing against world-class players in a tournament with a generally soft field. Clayton first came to our attention when he mentioned our show on Dennis Has a Podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @claytoncomic ...
Fresh off of winning a big $2,000 side event at Bay 101, Ronit Chamani joins the Strategy With Kristy podcast.
Last time, we did an emergency podcast... This week it was for real. Pika busting near the money in OSS III, lead it off. The software fix of 888/WSOP for NJ and the apps. We talked about Sheldon not being our daddy. We discussed what ramifications it holds, i.e. State Lottieries, OTB's and more. Second round of FTP's remissions from GCG. WSOP National Championship from a grinder's eyes. NV versus NJ iPoker Numbers. Last but not least what Pennsylvania could ...
Ante Up strategy columnist David Apostolico wrote an intriguing piece in this month's Ante Up about making hero calls and when not to make them.
Yes DBP was on too, but even he demanded to be snapped off clean when he heard Jeff Berwick was trying to call in. Massive apologies for the technical fails and Hi-larious Micon-echo until the last 20 minutes when I figured out the setting. Listen to Jeff, he’s wonderful. I also think he may return […]