BIG Dave and Joe discuss whether there is a need for increased security at large poker tournaments, especially in the wake of the shootings at the Madden Tournament in Jacksonville. They also talk about the Women's Poker Summit and the drive to bring more women into the game, plus a preview of the Poker Masters and the Circuit Event at Coconut Creek.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the latest poker results from around the country, including, WPT, WSOP Circuit and Card Player Tour action. They also encourage listeners to get involved with one of the charity events in Florida, which moves to the Isle this November.
BIG Dave interviews Tony Burns, Tournament Director at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, along with local player James Salmon. WSOP Champ John Cynn, superstar Stephen Chidwick, and Phillip Hui also join the show.
A complete wrap up of the outstanding Seminole Hard Poker Series including interviews with Main Event Champion Brandon Eisen and renowned tournament director Matt Savage. BIG Dave also talks with female POY Kristen Bicknell about her breakout year and the controversy surrounding this Summer's tourney at the Venetian.
BIG Dave and Joe take a look at the early action of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and the Main Event of the WPT Choctaw, along with the effect of the WSOP on Vegas card rooms. The guys also have an in-depth discussion on the double KO hand from the Big One, was it an angle shot by Rick Salomon?
BIG Dave interviews Ken Lambert, Poker Director of the Isle Poker Room, as they conclude the Florida State Poker Championship Series in Pompano Beach. We also replay an interview with Mark Anton of Atlantic West Management Group as Place Your Chips Caribbean, a game combining poker and an international lottery, is set to launch.
BIG Dave and Joe bring you Part 2 of their Main Event wrap-up and talk about the Big One for One Drop. The guys discuss two pivotal hands from the Main Event and from the Big One and look at some local action from the Florida State Poker Championship at the Isle.
BIG Dave and Joe go all-in on the WSOP Main Event focusing on the Aces vs Kings vs Kings hand that led to the final table and a critical hand that damaged the hopes of chip leader Michael Dyer. The guys also talk HoF and take a quick look at the Big One for One Drop.
BIG Dave and Joe have an extensive discussion on the Phil Hellmuth outburst in 3-handed play which led to the elimination of a Massachusetts firefighter. The pros weigh in on Phil's history of influencing hands and the guys discuss whether Phil's offer to buy-in the player next year was sufficient.
BIG Dave and Joe welcome writer Sheree Bykofsky back to the show to delve deeper into her book "The Kaizen of Poker". They discuss how women can be successful at the game, often because they are underestimated by men at the tables. The guys also talk about the latest WSOP results including wins by Chance Kornuth, Jean-Robert Bellande, and South Florida's Jessica Dawley in the Ladies Event.
