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In the 849th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the "LaptopGate" controversy that came out of Jonathan Tamayo's big win in the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000.
How did solvers impact things? Does it constitute cheating? What comes next? Not only do the crew talk about it, but they also share clips from two interviews Doug Polk conducted, the first with runner-up Jordan Griff and the other with two prominent poker personalities Daniel Negreanu and Alan Keating. For those wondering what Tamayo had to say about the situation, check out this PokerNews article here.
Plus, hear who won the summer crossbook bet between Jeremy Becker and Landon Tice, High Stakes Poker returning to PokerGO next week, and how WSOP Paradise champ Stanislav Zegal failed to sell his championship bracelet in an attempt to raise money for charity, which in turn led to a talk about the value of a bracelet nowadays. Finally, get a sneak preview of Connor Richards' interview with 888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson on his Life Outside Poker Podcast.
A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!
Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:18 | Solver-gate in the 2024 WSOP Main Event
02:38 | Is it cheating?
05:40 | WSOP solver announcement before tournaments
08:00 | Should Tamayo be stripped of the title?
12:50 | Why solvers are so bad in this spot
16:12 | Jordan Griff on Doug Polk’s podcast
20:24 | Is legal action coming?
21:25 | Is change coming?
23:22 | Daniel Negreanu & Alan Keating discuss with Doug Polk
30:47 | What needs to change?
35:35 | Jeremy Becker defeats Landon Tice in summer crossbook bet
38:40 | Sponsor: 888poker
39:33 | WSOP Paradise Dec. 6-19
39:45 | WSOP Paradise champ Stanislav Stanislav Zegal fails to sell bracelet for charity
44:18 | Devaluation of WSOP bracelets
45:47 | High Stakes Poker Season debuts July 29
48:31 | Connor interviews 888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson on Life Outside Poker

The 848th episode of the PokerNews Podcast is the final one from the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)! Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are back together at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Jonathan Tamayo's big win in the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000, and how he had to go through both Jordan Griff and Niklas Astedt to get there!
They also call the 2024 WSOP Player of the Year race for Scott Seiver, relive some of the biggest stories and moments from the 2024 WSOP, including bracelet wins from Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey, go over some stats and figures from the 99 live summer bracelet events, and let you know who won the $25K Fantasy league. Oh, and while the 2024 WSOP has ended, poker fans can already look forward to the big series as the WSOP Paradise is returning to the Bahamas from Dec. 6-19.
A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!
Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:12 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:23 | The 2024 WSOP has reached its end!
01:09 | Jonathan Tamayo wins 2024 WSOP Main Event
02:00 | Joe Serock & Brian Kim exit early
05:21 | Niklas Astedt busts in huge pot
12:43 | Runner-up Jordan Griff gracious in defeat
13:45 | B******t cheating allegations on social media
15:14 | What do you see in this video?
15:25 | Chad sounds off on the ridiculous accusations
18:12 | Winner interview with Jonathan Tamayo
20:53 | Scott Seiver wins 2024 WSOP Player of the Year
21:51 | Phil Ivey captures bracelet No. 11
22:50 | Daniel Negreanu breaks 11-year bracelet drought to win No. 7
24:07 | Huge year for Jeremy Ausmus
24:48 | Shiina Okamoto vs. Jamie Kerstetter in Ladies Event
25:32 | Big summer for Chris “Big Huni” Hunichen
26:52 | The Year of the Pro
28:30 | Players who won additional bracelets
29:50 | Stats & figures from the 2024 WSOP
31:22 | Kyle Miholich cashes 2024 WSOP 28+ times!
33:00 | Top women from the 2024 WSOP
34:45 | Close but no cigar
35:30 | $25K Fantasy winners
38:18 | WSOP Paradise returning to the Bahamas from Dec. 6-19
41:40 | Shoutout to the entire [I]PokerNews[/I] team!

In the 847th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Connor Richards come to you from Level 9 Studio to preview the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table. Who is at the final table of nine? How did they get there? And who do they think will win? Find out here.
Plus, hear how Kristen Foxen fell just short of becoming only the second woman in WSOP history to make the Main Event final table, including her much-discussed final hand. Speaking of big hands, Adrian Mateos suffered back-to-back big hands before bowing out on Day 5. Sometimes poker can be cruel, and his fate is evidence of that.
On a positive note, Patrik Antonius became the 2024 inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. The online and cash game legend became just the fifth European to be inducted, and he was on-site at the WSOP to accept the honor. See pictures and a video of the Finnish pro accepting his Poker Hall of Fame trophy.
Finally, hear about recent WSOP gold bracelet winners including Jared Bleznick, Gary Bolden, Joseph Sanders, and Calvin Anderson; Jeremy Ausmus tying Phil Hellmuth's WSOP final table record; and other winners from Venetian and Wynn. Oh, and learn about recent WSOP Online bracelet winners such as Mike Watson, David Prociak, and Mo Nuwwarah.
A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!
Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Mike Holtz & Connor Richards
00:35 | Kristen Foxen falls short of final table
04:18 | Kristen Foxen’s bustout
09:53 | Was it a punt?
11:44 | Bencb comes to Foxen’s defense
13:12 | Post-elimination interview w/ Kristen Foxen
15:33 | 2024 WSOP Main Event final table preview
17:40 | Niklas “Lena900” Astedt one of the all-time best
22:08 | Tamayo folds pocket queens preflop to an open-raise
24:20 | Griff’s rise to the chip lead
27:30 | The final table demographics
28:09 | Jason Sagle the elder statesman at the final table
31:08 | Who do you think and/or want to win?
35:32 | A look at the 2024 WSOP Final Nine!
42:26 | The 1-2 punch suffered by Adrian Mateos
43:30 | Adrian Mateos folds pocket kings
46:27 | Bad beat for Mateos
51:35 | Patrik Antonius inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame
54:55 | Patrik Antonius accepts PHoF trophy
56:45 | Jared Bleznick wins Event #92: $50,000 High Roller for $2,037,947 & 1st bracelet
59:25 | Joseph Sanders Claims First Bracelet and $269,530 in Event #90: $1,500 6-Max PLO 
1:00:42 | Calvin Anderson wins Event #88: $10,000 8-Game championship for $413,446 and 5th gold bracelet
1:01:04 | Gary Bolden Outlasts the Field to Win Event #91: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. (8-Handed) for $206,321 and 1st bracelet
1:01:30 | Jeremy Ausmus ties Phil Hellmuth's single series WSOP final table record 
1:03:00 | Mike Watson, David Prociak & Mo Nuwwarah take down online bracelets
1:05:45 | UK’s Iaron Lightbourne wins Venetian Event #48: $1,100 Ultimate Stack (377 entries) for $68,929
1:06:09 | Luther Tran wins Venetian Event #54: $1,600 Ultimate Stack for $249,945
1:06:20 | Victor Paredes wins Wynn Summer Classic $1,100 NLH Turbo $100K GTD for $88,214
1:06:31 | Brock Wilson wins Wynn Summer Classic $2,200 NLH $2M GTD for $626,429
1:06:45 | David Coleman Wins WPT Alpha8 Trifecta #3 for $730,300
1:07:37 | Connor’s interviews Shannon Elizabeth on Life Outside Poker Podcast

In the 846th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined at Level 9 Studio by PokerNews Pennsylvania Ambassador Keith Becker, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
That included a controversial hand from Day 3 that some viewed as an angle and/or scummy, as well as the wild seven-bet bubble hand on Day 4. What two hands could inspire two big stacks to get 120 big blinds all in preflop on the money bubble? Find out here. The trio also take a look at the WSOP Main Event payouts and how they compare to past years, which former Main Event champs lasted the longest, and how both Mo Nuwwarah and Josh Reichard took pre-tournament misfortune and used it as motivation to make a deep run into Day 5.
Chad also shares why he was inspired to turn extra links from his WSOP gold bracelet into a pair of gold earrings, while Keith talks about his life in the Keystone State, which includes a successful Twitch stream. As a matter of fact, he even streamed from the recently completed Global Poker x PokerNews Cup, which crowned a pair of Freeroll Finale Champions.
Finally, hear about recent WSOP gold bracelet winners including Garth Yettick, Carsten Heidemann, Matthew Alsante, and Chance Kornuth, who took down Event #85: $1,000 Flip & Go for his fourth gold bracelet. Hear from Kornuth himself in our winner's interview. Oh, and don't forget your regular $25K Fantasy update.
A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!
Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Keith Becker & Kyna England to the show
00:29 | 2024 WSOP Main Event hits Day 5!
02:00 | Controversial angle/scum hand before Day 3 dinner break
04:40 | Video of controversial hand
06:47 | Bubble bursts on Day 4 – Two big bubble hands
10:26 | Video of the bubble hand & high-card draw
12:37 | A look at the WSOP Main Event payouts
15:11 | Top Main Event payouts over the years
16:35 | Making earrings out of bracelets
21:05 | Former champs who cashed the 2024 WSOP Main Event
22:40 | Others who cashed the Main Event
26:00 | Mo Nuwwarah & Josh Reichard make deep runs after misfortune
30:23 | Chance Kornuth Flips his way to 4th Bracelet in Event #85: $1,000 Flip & Go
32:42 | Winner interview w/ Chance Kornuth
33:11 | Garth Yettick defeats Josh Arieh in $1,500 8-Game Mix for bracelet and $131,061
33:36 | Carsten Heidemann takes down Event #84: $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold’em
34:12 | Matthew Alsante triumphs over pros in $5K 8-Handed No Limit Hold'em ($785,486
34:45 | Get to know PokerNews Pennsylvania Ambassador Keith Becker
36:47 | A look at Keith Becker’s Twitch stream
39:00 | Keith brings a gift to the PokerNews Podcast
40:22 | Global Poker x PokerNews Cup Crown Freeroll Finale Champions
42:25 | $25K Fantasy Update
44:48 | Chad’s latest thrift store poker find

In the 845th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined at Level 9 Studio by WPT Global's Brad Owen, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
This included the record-setting turnout for the 2024 WSOP Main Event, some of the big names who've fallen and some who are still in contention, and thoughts about Phil Hellmuth's karate-themed entrance. Plus, hear about highlights from Chris "Big Huni" Hunichen's epic 4th of July Party, recent bracelet winners such as Francis Anderson and Aditya Agarwal, and how two poker players were the victims of a vehicle smash-and-grab robbery.
Owen then shares details about the WPT Global Preheat Festival, Dan Sepiol's win in the latest WPT Alpha8 Trifecta, and what's happening with The Lodge Card Room down in Texas. Finally, get an update on where things stand in the $25K Fantasy League, including a bracelet win by Wing Po Liu of Team Lady Gaga (Ren Lin), and a preview of Daniel “Jungleman” Cates on the Life Outside Poker Podcast.
A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!
Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Welcome to the show Kyna England & Brad Owen
00:23 | Huge turnout for 2024 WSOP Main Event
06:15 | Former Main Event champs done and dusted
08:18 | What do you think of Phil Hellmuth’s karate entrance?
15:12 | Big Huni’s 4th of July party
18:40 | Francis Anderson wins $800 Independence Day Celebration for $501,040 
19:23 | Aditya Agarwal wins Event #82: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $189,661
20:50 | $3 Million Guaranteed Preheat Festival Hits WPT Global from July 12
22:00 | Poker Pro's Car Broken into, Money Stolen in Broad Daylight Outside Las Vegas Restaurant
22:43 | Daniel Sepiol Wins Again! This Time at The Wynn WPT Alpha8 Trifecta
26:07 | What’s happening at The Lodge down in Texas?
29:55 | WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December
31:13 | $25K Fantasy Draft Update
32:37 | Wing Po Liu of Team Lady Gaga (Ren Lin) wins second career bracelet
33:17 | Daniel “Jungleman” Cates latest guest on Life Outside Poker Podcast
36:26 | Someone took their bag of chips home

In the 844th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined at Level 9 Studio by commentator and comedian Joe "Stapes" Stapleton, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
That includes the 2024 WSOP Main Event kicking off and not one, but two players busting in the very first hand of Day 1a. Find out how it happened in this episode and how both Chad and Kyna fared when they played. There's also an 'In Memorium' segment remembering those who fell during Day 1a action, who thinks Mike gives the best massages, and a look at the recently-announced Poker Hall of Fame nominees. Who does the panel think should get in and why? You'll hear all about it here.
Finally, Stapes talks about his upcoming comedy show in Las Vegas, David Eldridge gives an interview after winning the $25K PLO High Roller bracelet, and Nick Petrangelo won Wynn Summer Classic Championship for $2,221,775. Check out all of those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!
A new [I]PokerNews[/I] Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!
Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:15 | Mike Holtz & Joe “Stapes” Stapleton in the house
00:25 | Two players bust in first hand of 2024 WSOP Main Event
04:34 | TJ Darroch talks about his bustout hand
07:00 | Chad bags a baby stack; looking to pull an Espen Jorstad
09:05 | Remembering the WOSP Main Event Day 1a fallen
11:05 | Mike apparently gives the best massages
12:40 | Poker Hall of Fame nominees are out
16:40 | Advocating for Isai Scheinberg
23:40 | Stapes comedy show on July 5
26:38 | Runner-Up No More: Shiina Okamoto Wins Ladies' Event
27:42 | Martin Alcaide wins Event #70: $400 Colossus for $501,250
29:47 | David Eldridge wins 2nd bracelet in $25k PLO High Roller for $2,246,728
30:33 | Winner interview with David Eldridge
32:12 | Daniele Primerano wins Venetian Event #44 $1,600 NLH UltimateStack for $183,474
32:33 | Nick Petrangelo wins Wynn Summer Classic Championship for $2,221,775