BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the Aussie Millions, update the Borgata Main Event, and talk about the nominations for the American Poker Awards. The guys also have a discussion about some little known poker rules that the average player may be unaware of.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the release of the WSOP complete schedule, which will introduce 8 new events. The guys also discuss the Borgata Winter Open, wrap up the Lucky Hearts Open, and talk about the match-up of poker pros versus the Carnegie Mellon poker bot as it nears a shocking conclusion.
BIG Dave and Joe take a look at the latest tournament action including the PokerStars Championship Bahamas and the "Pros vs Computer" rematch going on in Pittsburgh. The guys also promote Will "The Thrill" Faillas upcoming charity tournament benefiting the Ronald McDonald House in NYC.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about the incoming Trump Administration and the prospects of online poker in 2017 under a new cabinet. The guys also discuss the number of international events getting underway in January and local opportunities in South Florida. Finally, the state's compact with the Seminoles is coming closer to reality and will have a big effect on gambling in the state.
BIG Dave and Joe take a quick look at the heavy January poker schedule, then launch into an in-depth discussion about the scandal surrounding the PPC Poker Tour and the accusations of failing to pay final table players from Aruba.
BIG Dave closes out 2016 with a "Best of Poker Action Line" for the Holidays. Interviews with Justin Young, Cate Hall, Cory Zeidman, Stacey Matuson, Jason Somerville, and Chris Moneymaker highlight the program. Happy New Year!
Bernard Lee, Poker Media personality, joins BIG Dave for the holiday season to talk about his Full House Charity Program, which gives Christmas gifts to needy families in the Boston area. They also discuss his radio program, the Bernard Lee Poker Show, which will celebrate its' 10th year with some exciting promotions and guests.
BIG Dave and Joe look at the Winter Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa and the attempt to bring Tampa Bay into the Poker Major Leagues. The guys also discuss the combined effort by governments to hold back opportunities in online poker around the world.
NIck Sortal of the Miami Herald joins the guys to talk about the South Florida poker scene and 'What Makes a Poker Room Good'. BIG Dave and Joe also discuss the William Kassouf Reddit post-mortem on the WSOP and update the action of the WPT 5-Diamond Classic in Vegas.
BIG Dave and Joe provide full coverage of the Seminole Hard Rock 'Rock n' Roll' Poker Open, including interviews with Jason Mercier, SHR Tampa's Tommy Bates, and Circuit Event winner Carlos Loving. The guys also take a look at the GPL Playoffs and preview some holiday poker events.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss recent results from the WSOP Circuit and the early action from the Rock & Roll Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock. The guys also preview the GPL Playoffs and celebrate the WPT victory of commentator Mike Sexton.
Josh Alderson, Floor Manager at the Palm Beach Kennel Club, joins BIG Dave and Joe to update the action at the WSOP Circuit Event. The guys also discuss a critical bluff at the November Nine that helped Qui Nguyen take the bracelet.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about some of the table statistics from the WSOP Final Table and take a look ahead to some of the South Florida November events. They also discuss some important things to learn when playing mixed games along with ways to improve the November 9 format to avoid all-nighters.
BIG Dave and Joe take a look at the results of the November 9 and the marathon heads-up battle between Qui Nguyen and Gordon Vayo. The guys also review the outcome of the Isle Open and preview the Palm Beach Kennel Club Circuit Event and the Seminole Hard Rock's Rock n Roll Open.
BIG Dave and Joe preview the November 9 and discuss Joe's return to dealing poker at a local room in South Florida.
BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WPT bestbet tourney in Jacksonville, won by Sam Panzica. They guys also discuss the Big One for One Drop, the Poker Hall of Fame inductees, and talk about having a pre-flop checklist in small stakes play.
Jesse Hollander, Assistant Director of Poker at bestbet Jacksonville, joins the guys to preview the WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble. BIG Dave and Joe also discuss the effects of Florida's close call with Hurricane Matthew and the new invitation-only format of the Big One for One Drop.
Joe is back from his travels to the Midwest with some interesting stories about the PPC Tour. BIG Dave and Joe take a look at recent results and upcoming events, plus with South Florida in the cross-hairs of Hurricane Matthew, the guys discuss the effects of big weather events on poker tournaments.
Marc Perlman, former poker dealer and floor manager, joins BIG Dave in studio to discuss Omaha 8 and the Will Kassouf WSOP penalty. Marc also talks about his personal transition as a player after leaving the floor side of the business.
Cory Ziedman, WSOP Bracelet Winner in Stud 8 in 2012, joins BIG Dave in studio to discuss numerous topics including the problems with slow play and the justification of speech play in certain situations. They also talk about the rulings made at the Main Event involving mutual friend Stacy Matuson.
BIG Dave and Joe rundown the nominees for the 2016 Poker Hall of Fame and make their selections for the two spots available. The guys also have a fun conversation about Uber and how it relates to the poker world plus they promo upcoming events on the WSOP Circuit and the World Poker Tour.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss the approach players should take when planning to turn professional, learning from the mistakes that others have made in the past. The guys also talk about the latest news and results including the struggles for the Global Poker League as it tries to survive.
BIG Dave and Joe discuss the upcoming ESPN TV schedule for this summer's WSOP action and the differing opinions about how viewers look at these programs. They also talk about the state's ruling allowing 3-card poker at the racinos and cover ongoing results from the WPT and WSOP Circuit.
Comedian Brad Garrett gives BIG Dave a funny interview at the Seminole Hard Rock during his Charity Series of Poker Event, while the actor was able to discuss the many successful facets of his career. The guys also talk about how an improving poker player needs to part with good hands in tough situations by determining the range of opponents.
BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the Big 4 at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open and tell a few stories about the event. BIG Dave talks to Chris Klodnicki about the disturbing trend of slow play in the game. The struggling summer of the Global Poker League is also on the agenda, along with the continued growth of the PPC Tour.
BIG Dave and Joe talk about things that players do, inadvertently or on purpose, to irritate poker dealers. The guys also discuss the upcoming Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open which kicks off with the CSOP's Charity Event, hosted by actor/comedian Brad Garrett.
Interviews with Chris Moneymaker, Fatima Moreira de Melo, and Steve Wolansky highlight the show. BIG Dave and Joe also discuss Jason Mercier's appearance on ESPN's Dan Le Batard Show, the sad conclusion to the Borgata counterfeit chip fiasco of 2014, and a recent ruling by a Florida judge regarding 3-card poker that is currently being played around the State.
Stacy Matuson, CEO of the WSOP Dealer Academy, is in studio to talk about her deep run in the WSOP Main Event. She was involved in several interesting hands, including one in which her opponent was penalized from the event for one orbit. BIG Dave and Joe also find out how Stacy's career as a dealer and instructor has influenced her success as a player.
Poker professional Michael Tate joins BIG Dave to talk about his summer experience at the WSOP focusing on cash games. They discuss several of the interesting stories that came out of the summer and look ahead to the November 9 and other South Florida events.
BIG Dave checks in from Las Vegas at the WSOP. Guests include Fedor Holz, Dan Smith, Andrew Lichtenberger, Jason Mercier, Courtney Kennedy, Doug Polk, Ryan Fee, Tony Dunst, Lizzy Harrison, and Jason Somerville.
