BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the Ben Zamani's win at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas and look ahead to the Seminole Hard Rick Showdown Series. The guys also discuss Dominique Nitsche's article about bluffing strategy from a big tournament in China and this year's nominees for the Women in Poker Hall of Fame.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the early days of poker in Florida and the evolution of the game here over the last 20 years. The guys also run down some results, including BIG Dave's appearance at the "Tyler's Team" Charity Poker Classic, held at the Palm Beach Kennel Club.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the explosive schedule of events that will coincide with the WSOP this summer and the massive demand for dealers to fill the schedule. They also talk to Kevin McLellan, who runs the "Tyler's Team" Charity Poker Classic, being held at the Palm Beach Kennel Club this Sunday.
Al Gomez, an emerging poker pro from South Florida, discusses the local scene and his recent improvement in the game. BIG Dave and Joe talk strategy and the importance of protecting a big pocket pair while still trying to extract additional value.
BIG Dave wraps up several recent events from the WPT and the WSOP Circuit. Joe joins the show to analyze an incredible hand from the Rolling Thunder WPT event, which many poker players and fans are calling "The Fold of the Year" or possibly the decade.
Josh Leichner, the technical poker consultant of the film "Molly's Game", joins BIG Dave and Joe for an illuminating discussion of the movie in the days before the 2018 Oscar's.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about South Florida's WSOP Circuit stop, played for the first time at the Seminole Coconut Creek, BIG Dave interviews event winner Kammar Andries, Brian Altman, A.J. Kelsall, and Ryan Gianquitti. The guys also discuss ESPN's expanded coverage planned for this summer's WSOP at the Rio in Las Vegas.
BIG Dave and Joe get into an in-depth discussion about the WPT Fallsview chop between Mike Leah and Ryan Yu and it's future ramifications on the poker world. The guys also wrap up the U.S. Poker Open and talk about the WSOP Circuit event in Coconut Creek.
BIG Dave and Joe take a close look at the early events of the U.S. Poker Open and review the results from the WPT Borgata and Aussie Millions Main Events. The guys also talk about Faded Spade, a new playing card company which is the new card supplier for the World Poker Tour.
BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the victory by Darryll Fish in the Lucky Hearts Poker Open and keep an eye on Day 2 play at the WPT Borgata. The guys also discuss the pending sale of South Florida's Mardi Gras Casino to Jeff Stoffer and a new bill in the Florida House that could limit the expansion of gambling.
BIG Dave and Joe take a long look at the Lucky Hearts Poker Open as Darryll Fish takes down the Main Event and Justin Bonomo wins the $25K High Roller. The guys also discuss the new WSOP schedule and the trials and tribulations of managing a start-up poker series.
BIG Dave and Joe look at the PCA Main Event won by Maria Lampropulos as well as some of the early events of the Lucky Hearts Poker Open. BIG Dave catches up with WSOP Ladies Champ Jackie Scott.
2018 is off and running, BIG Dave and Joe follow the early action of the PCA Main Event and look at the earlier results. The guys also discuss some tips to improve your game in 2018 and play interviews with Dani Dayan, Neil Blumenfield, and Evan Teitelbaum from December's Fun in the Sun Poker Open.
Joe joins the show from Las Vegas and the guys discuss the current atmosphere in Sin City. BIG Dave also replays an interview, from this summer, with local pro Chris Bolek, who does a phenomenal breakdown of the Main Event. BIG Dave finishes the show with a wrap up of the Fun in the Sun Tournament and looks ahead to the PCA in the Bahamas and the Aussie Millions in Melbourne.
Best of Poker Action Line 2017 featuring interviews with Mike Sexton, Matt Savage, Jason and Natasha Mercier, Nipun Java, and Steve Ruddock. Happy Holidays!
BIG Dave and Joe talk poker strategy and evaluate the value of math skills in poker opposed to the relative importance of people skills. The guys also look at the influence of sports betting legalization and other changes in sports venues on the poker world. They finish with player reaction to early changes at the WSOP.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about personnel changes in the South Florida poker scene and the inevitable shifting of tournament dates. The guys also discuss the Player of the Year races, which are winding down at the end of the year and finish with an early look at the WSOP schedule for next summer.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about a new proposal that would ban greyhound racing, if it gets on the ballot and passes next year in Florida, and the effect it might have on poker in the state. The guys also reveal the return of poker at Mardi Gras Casino in South Florida and finish with a quick look at the Player of the Year races worldwide.
Mark Anton, Managing Director of Atlantic West Management Group, joins BIG Dave and Joe to discuss the online poker and lottery game set to launch in January. PlaceYourChipsCaribbean.com will use a yearly membership fee to play poker tournaments to win lottery tickets, with proceeds benefiting Caribbean education.
BIG Dave and Joe analyze a couple of hands played by Maria Ho in the Main Event of the WSOP Europe and wrap up the action from the WPT Montreal. The guys also discuss the renewed cry for an action clock on a more consistent basis and finish the show with thoughts about things to be thankful for in the poker world.
BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WSOP Europe Series and talk about the controversy surrounding the owner of the host casino for the event in the Czech Republic. The guys also also keep up with current events including the WPT Montreal tournament and the Rock 'n Roll Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock.
Gambling writer, Steve Ruddock joins the guys to discuss Pennsylvania poker coming online in the next year, the timeline as to when people can expect to have access to games in the Keystone State, and the new laws effect on the future of online poker in the U.S. Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital, also joins the show to talk about Jackpot Blitz, his company's new electronic tables to play poker and other table games in casinos and on cruise ships.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the signing of an online gaming bill in Pennsylvania, making it the fourth state to legalize online poker. The guys also talk about the results of WSOP Europe and Chris Ferguson's run at Player of the Year honors, plus they wrap up results from the WPT event in Jacksonville and the local tourney at the Isle.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss some bad habit to avoid so that opponents do not gain an advantage. The guys also look at the early action of the WSOP Europe and the final table of the bestbet Bounty Scramble.
BIG Dave and Joe take a look at the WSOP Europe and the upcoming WPT Tour stop at bestbet Jacksonville. They also discuss some good habits that players should add to improve their game.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the Las Vegas Massacre and it's dramatic effect on the city and the poker scene. The guys also discuss the tournament debacle at the Gardens Casino in L.A., and close with a discussion of Ashley Adams article on whether certain situations constitute cheating or not.
Kristin Wilson, owner and founder of Poker Refugees, a business which helps online poker players relocate to other countries to continue their careers, joins the program. BIG Dave also wraps up the WSOP Circuit Series at the Seminole Hard Rock and takes a look at the final table of the WPT Maryland Live.
BIG Dave recaps the early tourneys from the WSOP Circuit Event at the Seminole Hard Rock and wraps up the WPT Borgata Main Event. He also discusses the major controversy at the Gardens Poker Room in L.A., as they tried to alter the schedule to avoid an overlay.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the Poker Masters events and the WPT Borgata tourney as they wind down to a finish. The guys also discuss an Ed Miller article which explains the strategy of how much to buy-in for in your local cash game.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about their experiences with Hurricane Irma after it hit Florida over the weekend and discuss the storm's effect on the world of poker. As a former poker room director, Joe reveals the massive preparations that need to be made at a room. The guys also take a quick look at the Poker Masters event as high-rollers try to win the Purple Jacket.
