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.