Poker Action Line

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the Florida State Poker Championship at the Isle Casino in Pompano Beach, won by Miami's Hans Winzeler. They also take a look at recent poker stories that caught their eye, including, an early preview of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and the simultaneous WPT Alpha 8 Florida.

Sandy Swartzbaugh, of PPC Aruba and Matt Harper, of the Studz Poker Room at Calder, join BIG Dave and Joe to discuss numerous topics, including some big events that closed out the WSOP, the building action in the State of Florida, and a preview of some upcoming televised poker events.

Tony Burns, Isle Poker Floor Supervisor, joins the guys in the studio to talk about the Florida State Poker Championship. BIG Dave, Joe, and Tony talk about some interesting floor rulings and the status of poker in South Florida. The guys also catch up with Bryan Oulton, who checks in from Tampa to update their event at PPC Tampa Bay Downs.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the biggest event in poker, the WSOP Main Event, which is moving into Day 2. The guys discuss the turnout, the eliminated stars, and the early leaders.

Nolan Dalla, Media Director of the WSOP, joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss the latest happenings associated with the games greatest festival. Nolan express his personal opinions-apart from his official duties- in regards to a boycott of the Sheldon Adelson owned Venetian Resort and that owners negative views of online poker. Also, Stud Poker expert Cory Zeidman joins the guys to talk about his experiences in Vegas this year compared to 2012 when he captured his 1st gold bracelet.

Steve Ruddock, Poker Journalist, joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss his recent columns about the need for more games besides No Limit Hold 'Em at the WSOP. With big-name players demanding some changes to formats and buy-in's, Steve has some suggestions on what might be appealing to the majority.

Jay Rosenkrantz, producer of "Bet Raise Fold", a new indie documentary scheduled for a worldwide release on June 30th, joins with BIG Dave and Joe. The guys discuss the goals behind the creation of the film, the pain-staking process of molding his ideas into a finished product, and the huge role of "Kickstarter" in getting the film funded.

BIG Dave and Joe put a wrap on the first two weeks of the WSOP and get into a discussion about what a poker room supervisor needs to do when players get angry and a confrontation is about to erupt.

Andrew Feldman, Poker Editor for ESPN.com, joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about the opening week of the World Series of Poker and the growing push for online poker in Nevada. The guys also talk to Patrick Murphy, Director of Poker at Tampa Bay Downs, about his Silks Poker Room and their preparations for July's PPC Tampa Downs Summer Series.

With the WSOP getting underway, Fantasy Poker is the topic of the night. BIG Dave and Joe reveal options for regular fans to play along, they discuss the pros and cons of proper fantasy drafting techniques, and even draft their own teams on the show for a head to head battle. The guys also run down the highlights of the series along with the latest promotional efforts as the WFOP prepares their online poker presence.

BIG Dave and Joe talk strategy including how to play small pocket pairs. The guys also have a great discussion on the numerous responsibilities behind the scenes when opening a poker room and updates on the WPT National Championship and the Super High Roller.

Bernard Lee, poker media personality and professional player, joins BIG Dave and Joe for another great hour. Lee talks about the 6th anniversary celebration of his radio program, his new endorsement deal with apparel company Run Good Gear, and a touching story about his interaction with two poker enthusiasts who were victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

BIG Dave and Joe clean up the leftovers, talking about several poker topics including how variance has allowed several breakout players to enjoy success and other favorites to disappear from the headlines. The guys also update the early days of Nevada's new online site Ultimate Poker.

Matt Glantz joins BIG Dave and Joe for an in-depth discussion about re-entry policies at big poker event and whether unlimited re-entries are good or bad for the game. Matt also talks about his recent trip to the Jax WPT event and his experience as Poker Ambassador at Parx in Philly.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the re-emergence of Daniel Negreanu & Phil Ivey down under in Australia, the success of recent Florida WPT events, and the future outlook for the $10 million guaranteed event at the Hard Rock in Hollywood.

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown and later discuss the Seminoles announcement of a massive tournament in August featuring a $10 million guarantee prize pool. The guys also talk about the unexpected effect that last week's internet cafe ban could have on the future of online poker in Florida.

Bryan Oulton, Co-Commissioner of the Players Poker Championship (PPC), joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss the details of the PPC South America Poker Championship, which will be played in Aruba May 4-9. Bryan also gave Poker Action Line the scoop about a major event to be played at Tampa Bay Downs this July.

BJ Nemeth, lead reporter for the WPT, joins BIG Dave and Joe for a wide-ranging conversation about his experiences traveling around the country covering the poker world. BJ is best known for his video vignettes with Jess Welman, on the WPT website, and has a unique and humorous insight into the lives of poker pros.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the big changes in the South Florida Poker Scene and the difficulty in finding success in such a competitive market. The guys also talk about some of the recent cheating scandals and how that affects the growth of the game.

*Warning* Explicit Language used by Guest. An all "Failla" Show, as BIG Dave and Joe talk with Will "The Thrill" Failla, one of the most interesting and funny characters in the poker world today. The guys also checked in with Lauren Failla (no relation), the founder of the High Heels Poker Tour.