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Michael Tait, a Semi-Pro player from South Florida, joins BIG Dave in the studio to talk about his trip to Vegas for this year's WSOP Main Event. With the success of several members of Michael's social media group "the Slum Donkeys", at this year's series, the guys discuss the fact that any type of player can fulfill their poker dreams.
Big Dave and Joe cover the WSOP results from another week and also rundown the action from the season ending Tournament of Champions from the World Poker Tour. The guys recap some interesting numbers after the conclusion of the Big 50 tournament which drew over 28,000 entries.
With the 50th Anniversary of the WSOP underway, BIG Dave and Joe take a long look at the BIG 50 event's starting days. The tourney had an incredible and unanticipated turnout, and along with it, numerous logistical challenges. The guys also talk about the results of other early events, along with a typical Phil Hellmuth blow up.
BIG Dave and Joe preview the WSOP schedule focusing on the BIG 50 and the new TV coverage and streaming services. The guys also look at the career of the recently deceased Gavin Smith as the charity tournament to raise money for his sons gets underway.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about what's new this year at the WSOP and many of the events around town there this summer. The guys also discuss the decision by the Seminole Tribe to discontinue payments to the State of Florida to force serious negotiations of a new compact.
Tom Wheaton, CEO of Faded Spade, an explosively successful manufacturer of poker playing cards, joins BIG Dave for an informative conversation. Faded Spade makes the top-quality RFID cards used for TV broadcasts and is now the preferred playing card of the WPT.
BIG Dave and Joe have an interesting discussion about private games in public card rooms which can allow the organizers to discriminate on a basis of skill. Good or bad for the game? You decide. The guys also take a look at some of the new events on the WSOP schedule.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss the recent reports that Florida's new governor may be discussing the possibility of granting the Seminole Tribe online gaming in a new compact. BIG Dave also catches up with WPT Tournament Director Matt Savage about current situations in the poker world.
BIG Dave interviews Maria Ho, Eric Afriat and WPT Vice President Angelica Hael. The guys put a bow on the excellent WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown Main Event which played down to the final table and is slated for Las Vegas on May 30th. They also discuss the announcement of online poker set to get underway in Pennsylvania on July 15th.
Johnny Kampis, author of "Vegas or Bust" joins BIG Dave and Joe to talk about some money saving secrets to extend your trip to the World Series of Poker this summer. The guys also take a look at the Seminole Hard Rock WPT Showdown as it enters the final stages of the Main Event.
BIG Dave and Joe rundown the Global Poker Awards and talk about how poker dealers handle abusive behavior at the risk of offending big tippers. The guys also discuss the growth of casinos in the Northeast U.S. and the resulting decrease in big revenue.
BIG Dave does an extensive interview with Seminole Hard Rock Tournament Director Tony Burns, as he prepares to attend the Global Poker Awards in Las Vegas. Tony is nominated in the Tournament Director category and will return immediately after the show to oversee the WPT Showdown at the Seminole Hard Rock resort in Hollywood.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss the WPT's experiment of holding delayed final tables at the Luxor on 3 consecutive days. The guys open the show with a conversation about the recent poker room brawl at Talking Stick and Joe relates some interesting stories of confrontations in his room.
Eileen Sutton, author of "The Total Poker Manual" and a novelist who blogs on several poker sites, talks about her arrival into poker via underground cash games in New York. She also discusses the continued efforts to encourage women to play the game and her association with some of the games best instructors.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss Joe's new position at the Casino Miami Poker Room, as floor manager and the challenges with training new employees. BIG Dave also updates the latest results from around the poker world and puts the focus on a busy upcoming schedule for the WPT.
BIG Dave interviews Jason Young and Aleeyah Jahdavji at the WSOP Circuit Event in South Florida. The guys discuss BIG Dave's valuable lesson learned at a recent tournament, when he runs into a vicious cooler, and finish the show with a rundown of the results at the U.S. Poker Open.
The Owner and General Manager of Casino Massage Services join BIG Dave and Joe in-studio to talk about the massage services offered in poker rooms and what an integral part of the industry they have become. The guys also discuss the main event of the WSOP Circuit in Coconut Creek.
BIG Dave interviews professional grinder Nick Yunis, and talks about his experiences at the WSOP Circuit events at the Seminole Coconut Creek. Joe helps evaluate a strategy article by Upswing Poker about 5 tips ti build bigger stacks in tournaments. The guys also talk about the uproar surrounding Daniel Negreanu's latest blog post.
BIG Dave runs down the highlights of this years WSOP Schedule and the slate of 80 live bracelet events. The guys also go over the Aussie Millions results and discuss the WPT's move to delayed final tables that will be played at the HyperX Esports Arena at the Luxor.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the finish of the PokerStars Players Championship, won by Ramon Colillas, a Spanish pro who entered via a Platinum Pass. The guys also relay some interesting stories from an event that attracted inexperienced amateurs to take on high-roller pros.