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BIG Dave and Joe run down some of the latest poker results, including the South Florida Card Player Tour event. They also discuss two recent articles by Matt Matros and Alec Torelli giving advice to professional players on dealing with the ups and downs of poker success.

Aaron Todd and Dan Podheiser, writers and producers at CasinoCity.com join BIG Dave and Joe. Discussions range from the advent of online poker in New Jersey and Delaware, to the future of a national bill that Congress reviewed in Washington earlier this week. They also wrap up the November Nine and Aaron reveals some interesting things that happened behind the scenes in Vegas.

Matt Waxman joins BIG Dave and Joe for an interesting conversation following his victory in the Rock & Roll Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. Matt talks about his phenomenal 2013, which included his first WSOP bracelet and six other cashes this summer in Vegas, followed by a final table and a win in two major South Florida events.

Happy Thanksgiving! BIG Dave and Joe talk about the opening of online poker in New Jersey, the recent results in the Caribbean, and the upcoming events over the Holidays. Joe also analyzes several hands and the strategy behind them.

BIG Dave and Joe go over some of the latest poker results and preview some upcoming events. The guys also discuss Joe's 20-year career in the poker industry as a dealer and manager, and he reveals some of the great lessons he has learned along the way.

WARNING! Explicit Language. Will "The Thrill" Fialla joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about his recent victory at the Foxwoods, his current efforts at the Borgata Fall Poker Open, and his busy travel plans for the remainder of 2013. The guys also discuss the effect of expanded casino gambling in Will's home state of New York and future opening of online gambling & poker in New Jersey.

BIG Dave and Joe review the November 9 and Ryan Riess' dominating victory. BIG Dave talks about an "All-In or Fold" tournament he played in, and the guys discuss the latest news in the poker world.

Jay Romano, amateur player and winner of the recent Isle Open joins BIG Dave and Joe. The guys also have an in-depth discussion about the increasing poker tournament action in South Florida, the dangers of over saturation, and the negative effects that huge tourneys have on the local poker economy.

Bryan Oulton, co-commissioner of PPC Aruba joins the guys to wrap up their 2nd Annual event which concluded on October 9th. BIG Dave and Joe discuss the WSOP Main Event and evolution over the years, and BIG Dave recaps some of the results from Paris at the WSOP Europe.

BIG Dave and Joe preview the November 9 with some taped interviews with several of the players. The guys also update a couple of early events from the World Series of Poker Europe in Paris.

BIG Dave and Joe update listeners with the progress in the Full Tilt Remission Process. The guys also discuss the just released schedule for the WPT in 2014 and the latest news regarding online gaming in New Jersey, set to get underway just before Thanksgiving.

Poker dealer Mark Perlman joins BIG Dave as co-host to discuss some common situations at the tables. Mark also reveals some strategic tips about Omaha Hi-Lo, a game in which he has had success at the WSOP.

Bryan Oulton joins the guys to talk about the final preparations for the PPC Aruba, set for October 2-9. Later, BIG Dave and Joe discuss a Jason Mercier blog post where the world's #1 player reveals his thoughts behind five specific hands played in the WCOOP. Also, a brief discussion ensues about Amir Lehavot's plan to sell percentages of himself in the upcoming November Nine.

Phil Mader, a recreational player who suddenly found himself at the feature TV table with Phil Ivey and The Grinder, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about his experience. He reveals his feelings about watching himself make some great decisions on the ESPN telecast, and talks about his thought process in a couple of the most exciting hands.

Mike Smith, Director of Poker Operations at the newly-opened Maryland Live! room in Hanover, Maryland, joins the guys to talk about the over-whelming response from the Mid-Atlantic poker community to one of the largest rooms in the country.

BIG Dave & Joe discuss the final tables at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and the WPT Alpha 8, the opening of Maryland Live!, and the results from the Legends of Poker. Taped interviews from WPT Alpha 8 Champion Steve Silverman, Jason Mercier, and Matt Glantz also highlight the show.

BIG Dave wraps up his week at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and it's massive $12 million prize pool featuring interviews with Matt Savage and Poker Director Bill Mason. The guys also talk to poker reporter Ryan Lucchesi, who talks about the challenges involved with covering such a huge event along with the great times that can be had with the excitement and travel.

BIG Dave and Joe talk with the Poker Room Managers at Casino Miami Jai-Alai about their upcoming Channing Crowder Celebrity Event and the battle with the newest competitors in South Florida, Hialeah Park. The guys also discuss the beginning remissions of the Full Tilt funds and recent rules revisions released by the Tournament Directors Association.

BIG Dave talks with William Mason of the Seminole Hard Rock about their upcoming $10 million guaranteed tourney. The guys also discuss the attempted Venetian boycott; the Full Tilt reimbursements; and an interesting new reality show called "Poker Night in America", which just began production.

Chris Bolek, South Florida poker pro, joins BIG Dave in studio to discuss his summer at the WSOP and his upcoming plans for the Hard Rock $10 million guaranteed tourney. Chris gives great insight into the outlook of an up-and-coming young poker star.