Poker Action Line

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the latest move by several online sites to ban or restrict skilled and aggressive players in order to encourage more recreational play. The guys also take a close look at summer events going up against the WSOP and close out the show with an interview with Matt Glantz at the Seminole Hard Rock Showdown.

Sandy Swartzbaugh, co-commissioner of the PPC Poker Tour, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about the additions to the Season 2 schedule. Also, a short interview with Will 'The Thrill" Failla, new spokesman for Monster Headphones, a sponsor of the World Poker Tour.

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown, which concluded on April 16th, and look at the early action of the WPT World Championship underway at the Borgata in Atlantic City. BIG Dave interviews WPT President Adam Pliska, reigning WSOP Champion Ryan Reiss, and Grand Prix de Paris winner Mohsin Charania.

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.

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.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the upcoming Seminole Hard Rock Showdown, which started last week with a $1 million guaranteed event that fell short. The guys also talk about a Deuces Wild Event at the EPT Vienna and how much fun everyone felt was brought back to poker. The show closes with BIG Dave's interview of former November Niner Ylon Schwartz .

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the latest results in the poker world, including two WPT events on both coasts and the Battle at the Beaches in South Florida. Interviews with the Isle winner and runner-up, plus a discussion about the Tomko/Byers article regarding cheating in the online poker world finish out the show.

BIG Dave and Joe talk with Kevin McLellan about his poker charity tournament to be played March 23 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The guys also discuss the recent call for a "shot clock" in poker for major events, and talk about how that would be implemented.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the latest developments in poker on television, the release of the WSOP schedule for this summer, and the possible need to make changes to avoid counterfiet chips. They also take a quick look at 3 major tournaments going on in Florida.

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the final decision rendered by the WSOP Circuit and the Palm Beach Kennel Club regarding Chan Pelton taking a poker chip off the table while winning an event and being subsequently disqualified. The guys also evaluate a couple of hands and the strategy behind the decisions.

Tina Bergstrom, CEO of the new "Legends Classic Series", a poker tour for seniors 45 and up, joins BIG Dave and Joe to announce their plans to get underway in June. The guys also discuss the decision to disqualify Chan Pelton, the player who confiscated a poker chip from an event in the WSOP Circuit at Palm Beach Kennel Club.

Maurice Hawkins, winner of the opening event of the WSOP Circuit Series at the Palm Beach Kennel Club, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about his victory over 2500+ competitors. The guys also discuss the chip stealing episode by the winner of two events in the series, which has cast the Casino Champion race in doubt.

Jared Tendler, author and one of the finest and most effective Mental Game Coaches in poker, joins BIG Dave and Joe. Jared has written two books about the mental side of the game and helped hundreds of players on the road to success with his magazine articles and individual coaching.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the latest South Florida events as February brings the pros to the Sunshine State. They also discuss an article from Card Player Magazine where Gavin Griffin discusses the ramifications of the Borgata Chip Scandal.

Robert DellaFave, poker writer for OnlinePokerReport.com, joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss New Jersey online poker. Robert evaluates the first two months of the internet scene in the Garden State, runs some of the business numbers, highlights the pros and cons of different sites, and shares his outlook on the future of online poker. Dave also updates the arrest of the culprit in the Borgata counterfeit chip debacle.

Aldrin Gomez, a South Florida Poker Player who played at The Borgata Winter Open, joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss the counterfeit poker chip disaster at the event. The guys also preview some of the big February events as the poker scene in the Sunshine State heats up.

Tony Dunst, commentator of the "Raw Deal" segment on the World Poker Tour Shows, joins BIG Dave and Joe. Tony talks about his major role in the recent poker documentary "Bet Raise Fold" and his recent victory at the WPT Caribbean event in November.

Tom Schneider, winner of two bracelets last summer at the WSOP in H.O.R.S.E. events, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about his great accomplishment. Tom also discusses his association with Loudmouth Golf Apparel, his appearances on "Poker Night in America", and the return to popularity of mixed poker games.

Happy New Year! Best of Poker Action Line 2013 with interviews from Bill Mason, Ryan Lucchesi, Matt Savage, and Matt Glantz.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about some of the big events in the poker world during 2013, including the return of online poker in parts of the U.S. and the important expansion of the game in South Florida. Joe also gives some great advice to people who want to get involved in the game as a professional player.