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Pokerfuse PodcastPokerfuse Podcast S2E5 - Clubs Poker Founder & CEO Jon KaplowitzMike and Nick interview Jon Kaplowitz, the CEO and co-founder of Clubs Poker, the the hottest new US social online poker room where players can redeem their winnings at the poker tables for real money prizes. From the backstory to how to get started playing on Clubs Poker, the guys get the info straight from the source. They also discuss the player experience on the app, the games and features available, the road ahead and more.
2024-08-2941 minPokerfuse PodcastPokerfuse Podcast S2E4 - The World Series of Poker Brand Sold for $500M to GGPokerMike and Nick discuss the recent blockbuster news the the World Series of Poker brand is being sold to the owners of GGPoker for $500M.From the impact the deal will have to WSOP Online in the US and GGPoker in the international online poker markets to what changes (if any) can be expected at the live WSOP festival in Las Vegas, the guys break down every aspect of the deal and use their industry experience to try to answer all of your questions.
2024-08-0845 minPokerfuse PodcastPokerfuse Podcast S2E3 - WSOP Online at the 2024 World Series of PokerMike and Nick talk everything WSOP Online during this year's World Series of Poker.From the new shared liquidity pool based in Michigan and shared with players in Nevada and New Jersey to the new online poker software and its features and bugs, you'll get all the details.Of course, the WSOP Online bracelet events and Online Championships Series are also on the agenda, so no matter what state you are in, you won't want to miss this comprehensive look at the new WSOP Online.
2024-06-0544 minPokerfuse PodcastPokerfuse Podcast S2E2 - Guest John Pappas, Former Poker Players Alliance Executive DirectorMike and Nick talk with former Poker Players Alliance Executive Director John Pappas about efforts to #GrowPApoker and expand online poker to more parts of the US.From what can players do to help bring shared liquidity to Pennsylvania to grassroots activism to bring online poker to more states, John Pappas draws on his experience as PPA Executive Director to share tips and advice for growing poker in the US.
2024-04-1250 minPokerfuse PodcastPokerfuse Podcast S2E1 - Guest Alex Scott, President WPT GlobalMike and Nick interview Alex Scott, President WPT Global. Ecology Management is a vital component of managing an online poker room and Alex Scott takes listeners behind the curtain of the most technologically advanced online poker platform to understand what Ecology Management is, why it's important, and how it benefits both high volume and recreational poker players.
2024-03-1358 minPokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 8: Interview with Chris Straghalis, Director of Online Poker ExperiencePokerStars’ Director of Online Poker Experience, Chris Straghalis, joins Nick and Mike to discuss the importance of big prize pool tournaments in online poker, the future of new poker variants and tournament formats at PokerStars, the recent introduction of video chat at Home Game tables, and PokerStars’ approach to game integrity and rewards and much more!
2022-12-0554 minPokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 7: Interview with Luke Staudenmaier, Head of Poker at BetMGMNick and Mike are back to talk with at BetMGM's Head of Poker, Luke Staudenmaier. After hearing about how Luke got started in online poker and his path to Head of Poker at one of the biggest online poker operators in the US, the discussion turns to the recent launch of BetMGM in the newly regulated online poker market in Ontario, the success of the first live BetMGM poker event in Las Vegas, and Luke shares his thoughts on the future of the online poker market in the US.
2022-07-1434 min
Third Man WalkingThird Man Walking No. 42: New LATB Executive Producer’s Shady ‘Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist'Your correspondent reviews new Live at the Bike executive producer Houston Curtis’ 2020 book Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist, which chronicles Curtis’ sketchy past as a card mechanic and as a player featured in the movie Molly’s Game. Then, your correspondent reviews an overbet bluff jam in a fun 5/10 session.0:16 My leaving LATB and why I read this book3:04 Houston Curtis’ bio4:45 Curtis’ book Billion Dollar Hollywood Heist5:54 Curtis’ cheating in an underground blackjack game6:22 Deck-switching in an underground poker game7:52 How Curtis got to play in Molly Blo...
2022-06-0127 min
MANIA PodcastCheating Allegations Galore, Hellmuth vs Persson - DAT Poker Podcast Episode #122 This Week On DAT Poker Pod: Daniel, Adam and Terrence are back with: 0:05 Intros - Johnny Depp, PokerGo Heads Up Recap, AA Dave No Longer At WSOP 13:15 - Alex Foxen outs Jake Schindler and Ali Imsirovich on twitter. 16:50 Pokerfuse/GG Poker Article Dnegs References 21:00 Discussion about RTA (Real Time Assistance) 30:00 Daniel on why he's hesitant to ever out people as cheaters 34:30 The Idea of an industry-wide blacklist 51:40 Why do already winning players choose to cheat? 55:50 The Bizarre Bryn Kenney Controversy 1:19:25 Hellmuth vs Persson Blowup Follow @DatPokerPod on Instagram datpokerpod@gmail.com Voicemail: 1.775.434.2932 Interact with us Intro/Outro Music By: https://twi...
2022-04-261h 35
Darknet DiariesMikkoPoker is a competitive game. Unlike other casino games, poker is player vs player. Criminal hackers have understood this for a while and sometimes hack the other players to get an edge. And that small edge can result in millions of dollars in winnings.This episode contains a story from Mikko Hypponen of F-Secure. We also interview Mikko to know more about him and the history of malware.SponsorsThis episode was sponsored by IT Pro TV. Get 65 hours of free training by visiting ITPro.tv/darknet. And use promo code DARKNET25.Th...
2020-09-151h 09Plus FeedMikkoPoker is a competitive game. Unlike other casino games, poker is player vs player. Criminal hackers have understood this for a while and sometimes hack the other players to get an edge. And that small edge can result in millions of dollars in winnings.This episode contains a story from Mikko Hypponen of F-Secure. We also interview Mikko to know more about him and the history of malware.SponsorsThis episode was sponsored by IT Pro TV. Get 65 hours of free training by visiting ITPro.tv/darknet. And use promo code DARKNET25.Th...
2020-09-151h 09Pokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 6: Interview with Alex ScottOn this special edition of the Pokerfuse Podcast, former Managing director of MPN, Alex Scott, joins Mike to discuss some of the current trends in online poker including the use of real names at the tables and rise in popularity of phased tournaments.Other topics on the table include the evolution of online poker rewards systems, bots, third-party software policies and more.
2020-06-151h 03Pokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 5: Interview with JC Antoine of GGPokerOn this special edition of the Pokerfuse Podcast, Mike sits down with the Head of the GGPoker Network, Jean-Christophe Antoine.In addition to reviewing the recent success of the WSOP Super Circuit Series, Mike and JC also discuss the breaking news that GGPoker will be hosting WSOP Online Bracelet Events this summer.The discussion that follows touches on the things that make the GGPoker software stand out from its competition and JC's insights and opinions on the greater online poker industry.
2020-06-081h 05Pokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 4: Interview with Eric HollreiserOn this special edition of the Pokerfuse Podcast, Mike sits down with former Head of Corporate Communications and Global Poker Marketing for PokerStars, Eric Hollreiser.Eric shares his thoughts on his proudest moments with the company and then he reflects back on what is viewed by many as the lowest point for the company, how it handled the removal of the Supernova Elite program.The conversation then shift to the future of online poker as Eric shares his opinions on innovation in poker, the evolution of brand ambassadors in poker, the potential lasting impact of the...
2020-04-0254 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 47: Highly Successful Sunday Majors, Live Poker Tournaments and Home Games Move Online and Online Poker Cash Game Traffic ExplodesOnline poker had its biggest weekend of the year with the biggest Sunday Majors all surpassing their guarantees. Nick and Mike provide perspective around the big numbers from the weekend.With the cancellation of all live poker events, some operators are even home game organizers are moving their poker games online. Find out where you can play or host your next game.Traffic at the cash game tables have reached a level not seen in years. The guys provide historical context around the numbers.
2020-03-2533 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 46: How the Coronavirus is Impacting Both Live and Online Poker and PokerStars Releases Swap Hold'emThe coronavirus has caused the cancellation of all live poker for the foreseeable future. Nick and Mike bring you the latest and discuss possible alternatives for the World Series of Poker.With so many people staying at home, online poker is booming. Operators are chipping in to convert some live events to online, and they are raising guarantees for those that now have some unexpected time on their hands.PokerStars has released yet another poker variant. The guys tell you about the rules and discuss the potential for the game to catch on.
2020-03-1940 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 45: Coronavirus Causes Poker Event Cancellations, PokerStars and partypoker Report 2019 Financials and the Global Poker Awards!The poker world is not immune to the coronavirus as poker operators cancel a slew of live events. Nick and Mike run down which upcoming events have been cancelled so far and speculate on the fate of some of the bigger events happening later in the year.The full year financial reports for the parent companies of PokerStars and partypoker are out, the guys bring you the top line figures and discuss what might impact online poker's success in 2020.The Global Poker Awards were handed out last week in Las Vegas, and members of Team pokerfuse...
2020-03-1136 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 45: Coronavirus Causes Poker Event Cancellations, PokerStars and partypoker Report 2019 Financials and the Global Poker Awards!The poker world is not immune to the coronavirus as poker operators cancel a slew of live events. Nick and Mike run down which upcoming events have been cancelled so far and speculate on the fate of some of the bigger events happening later in the year.The full year financial reports for the parent companies of PokerStars and partypoker are out, the guys bring you the top line figures and discuss what might impact online poker's success in 2020.The Global Poker Awards were handed out last week in Las Vegas, and members of Team pokerfuse...
2020-03-1136 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 44: Unibet Poker Celebrates its 6th Birthday, PokerStars Offers Direct Satellites to PSPC 2020 & Side Bets are Live on PokerStarsUnibet Poker is celebrating its 6th birthday. Nick and Mike take a look what makes Unibet special and what players on the platform can expect in the future. PokerStars has begun offering direct satellites into the 2020 PSPC, the guys tell you how you can qualify for those satellites and breakdown the number of Platinum Passes given away so far. And finally, PokerStars has gone live with its new side bet feature. The guys breakdown how this new feature works and opine on the likelihood of its success.
2020-02-2739 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 43: Recent Online Poker Software Updates, 2020 WSOP Online Bracelet Events and Run It Once Poker Turns 1 Year OldOnline poker operators have been upgrading their software. Nick and Mike take you through some of the new features and games that have become available. The World Series of Poker has announced their online bracelet events for this summer. The guys discuss the new emphasis on the online game by the WSOP and add meaningful perspective to top line items. And finally, Run It Once Poker has turned 1 year old. The guys look back at its first year and forward to year 2 to tell you what to expect from the upstart online poker room.
2020-02-1939 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 42: partypoker Millions and PokerStars PSPC promotions, Prospects for New York Online Poker and All In Sit N Gos trialed in SpainThere has been a lot of news about major live poker tournaments scheduled for 2020, Nick and Mike are back to tell you about what to expect from the partypoker Millions events and the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC). Also this week, a court ruling in New York could pose a threat to proposed online poker legislation in the state and PokerStars is trialing a controversial poker game in Spain.
2020-02-1341 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 41: Brand Ambassadors for Online Poker Companies On the Move, Sunday Majors Overlay and Updates to the partypoker SoftwareThere is more movement with online poker sponsored pros, Nick and Mike discuss the news and implications. The big three Sunday tournaments all failed to meet their guarantees this past week, the guys look at the extra value created for players and talk about the possible link to the Super Bowl. And, partypoker has released another batch of changes to its online poker software. Find out was is new and what is still in the pipeline.
2020-02-0641 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 40: PokerStars' New Lobby, the Arrest of PokerStars Founder Isai Scheinberg and the Rising Sunday Major GG MastersPokerStars is getting ready to roll out a new lobby design, they have brought back the Hold'em/Omaha hybrid game Fusion and we may also see 6 Card Omaha at PokerStars in the near future. Nick and Mike also discuss the recent arrest of PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg, and they break down the new Sunday Major online poker tournament, GG Masters.
2020-01-2944 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 39: PokerStars' New Side Bets Feature, New Online Poker Bills in the US and a New Batch of Online Poker TournamentsPokerStars is rolling out a new feature called Side Bets and Nick and Mike discuss the details. Then the guys talk about some of the new bills that have been introduced in the US that could legalize online poker in those states, and they wrap things up with news of the latest online poker tournament series and the trend towards freezeouts in both live and online poker tournaments.
2020-01-2338 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 38: Jason Somerville Leaves PokerStars, Michigan Legalizes Online Poker and partypoker Could Soon Open in NevadaJanuary is typically a time that we see a lot of movement with regard to sponsored online poker pros. Nick and Mike discuss this year's announcements including the departure of Jason Somerville from PokerStars. On the US online poker front, Michigan has legalized online poker, the Wire Act case had some developments over the holiday period and is partypoker preparing to launch in Nevada?
2020-01-0934 minPokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 3 - Interview with MPN Managing Director of Poker Alex ScottOn this special edition of the pod, Nick and Mike sit down with Alex Scott, Managing Director of Poker for Microgaming. With the network preparing to close down, Alex and the guys get into the reasons why behind the decision and a bunch of other interesting topics including why online poker operators run live poker events, what it's like to lead the development of a next-gen online poker platform, the truth about hand histories and anonymous tables, what it was like to work at Full Tilt Poker pre and post Black Friday, and much more.
2020-01-081h 19Pokerfuse PodcastEpisode 37: High-profile Sunday Online Poker Tournaments, Pennsylvania & PACOOP start strong and Michigan is About to Legalize Online PokerSunday online poker tournaments with big guarantees are popular with players, Nick and Mike discuss the recent performance of the PokerStars Half-Price Sunday Million, the partypoker Million and the partypoker MILLIONS Online as well as highlight the upcoming Winter Series.The US online poker market is heating. The guys cover the recent success of PokerStars PA, what that means for online poker in New Jersey and the status of online poker legislation in Michigan.
2019-12-1856 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 36: Several Operators Introduce Changes to Their Lottery-Style SNGs, PokerStars PA 1 Month In and 2 Skins Moving to partypokerSeveral online poker sites are tweaking the structures and payouts of their lottery-style sit and go offerings. Nick and Mike cover all the latest changes and discuss the implications.PokerStars PA has been live for a month. The guys take a look at how online poker has been received in Pennsylvania, compare its performance to other regulated markets and check in on the state’s first online poker tournament series, PACOOP.And finally, find out which two online poker rooms are set to join the partypoker network.
2019-12-0552 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 35: Partypoker Mobile, Run it Once Legends and PokerStars' Traffic SpikeNick and Mike take us through the big stories in online poker this week. Partypoker has a new mobile client out, and it brings a new portrait design to the Spins table. It also adds a curious new social currency called Diamonds - will it be a hit?Run it Once has gone back to the drawing board with its rewards program. In response to customer feedback, the online poker upstart has added in a more traditional rewards program, called Legends, that returns cashback directly to players accounts each week. Will it be enough to finally...
2019-11-2846 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 34: PokerStars Releases New Games, Red Star Poker Announces Its New Network Partner and Daniel Negreanu Signs with GGPokerDeep Water Hold'em and Tempest Hold'em are the newest games to hit PokerStars, Nick and Mike tell you how they are played and discuss what sets them apart. Red Star Poker becomes the first MPN skin to announce its new home, the guys talk about what options they had and who might be next to move on before the network closes. Then Samantha is back to talk about Daniel Negreanu signing with GGPoker.
2019-11-2249 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 33: PokerStars Pulls Power Up But New Games Are Coming, Pennsylvania & Wire Act Updates and More Ambassadors Leave PokerStarsPower Up is on its way out at PokerStars, but we have uncovered some new games that are on their way, Nick and Mike discuss what they are and how they might be different from standard Texas Hold'em. The guys also talk about updates to the Wire Act case and the announcement of PACOOP. Samantha then joins to pod to talk listeners through the ever-changing landscape of poker ambassadors at PokerStars.
2019-11-1550 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 32: Trouble at partypoker Million, online poker live in Pennsylvania and Q3 financial reportingNick and Mike take you through the headlines in the world of online poker this week. The partypoker Million experienced technical issues, but the operator went above and beyond to make things right for affected players, the Pennsylvania online poker market is finally open with PokerStars becoming the first to spread legal, regulated real money online poker in the state, and the Q3 financial results for the parent companies of some of the major online poker operators are out.
2019-11-0752 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 31: The latest in online MTT news incl. the partypoker Million, Pennsylvania online casino success, & a discussion on Women in PokerNick and Mike go over all the latest news about online MTTs, including the latest announcement that partypoker is launching a weekly guaranteed $1 million tournament. We then compare and contrast the early performance of Pennsylvania online casinos with those in New Jersey. And then pokerfuse's own Samantha Bevington sits in on a discussion about Women in Poker that touches on her interview with Daiva Byrne, the clothing debacle at Battle of Malta and more!
2019-10-2544 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 30: Stealthy PokerStars, Neutered New Jersey, and Monopoly MadnessAfter a brief hiatus, the pokerfuse pair are back to discuss the latest in online poker. In this week's episode, Nick and Mike chew through the latest PokerStars reveals, including Stealth anonymous tables and spin and Go Flash. They then take a look at the latest in United States markets, and the overall slowdown in New Jersey investment. Finally, they look at interesting new developments out of Winamax, who recently explored building an internal HUD and launched a new Monopoly-themed promotion.
2019-10-1748 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 29: The end of MPN, Pending Pennsylvania, and Roads to the PSPCIn the pokerfuse podcast this week, Nick and Mike once again bring you three top stories from the world of online poker. To kick off the show, the surprise announcement of the closure of MPN is discussed. The pair talk about the reasons behind the closure, the future of poker at Microgaming, implications for the industry, impact to players, and who the main beneficiaries may be. In the second segment, Mike brings us the latest from Pennsylvania, where casinos and sports are live but poker remains pending. Still, we have more teaser information on what a...
2019-09-2648 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 28: No PCA in 2020, Run It Once to add SNGs by year's end, online poker bots make headlinesThis week on the pokerfuse podcast Nick and Mike discuss the recent announcement that the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure will not return to The Bahamas in 2020. Run It Once Poker expects to have Sit & Gos by the end of the year, the guys share their thoughts about the site. And to wrap things up, with poker bots making headlines--including a recent report from Morgan Stanley-- the guys add their perspective on the topic.
2019-09-2049 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 27: Software Updates, PokerStars Pennsylvania Teases, and 888's Poker WoesIn this week's episode of the pokerfuse podcast, Nick and Mike take a look at major software client updates from PokerStars, partypoker, WPN and MPN; the pair reveal some exclusive details about PokerStars' planned online poker launch in Pennsylvania; and they dig into the numbers from 888's latest financial results.
2019-09-1246 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 26: Galfond Plays on his Own Site, Live Poker Investment in Spain, and MILLIONS Online Ramp Up BeginsBack from Barcelona, Mike and Nick dive back into the top online poker news of the week. The show kicks off with the pair discussing the motivations and potential PR pitfalls of Phil Galfond's authorization to play and stream on the real money online room that he founded. Following on from last week's PSPC announcement, the pokerfuse duo then discuss the high level investment in Spain both live and online. In the finally segment, the pair take a look at the first marketing ramp up for partypoker's upcoming MILLIONS Online poker tournament, with its...
2019-09-0542 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 25: PokerStars Player Championship Returns in 2020, Fall Tournament Series Overview, GGNetwork Unveils Smart Bet SizingThe Pokerfuse Podcast comes to you live from sunny Barcelona, Spain where Nick and Mike talk about the return of the PokerStars Players NL Hold'em Championship in 2020.The highly successful PSPC is coming back in 2020 and the guys discuss what information they have about the tournament and Platinum Passes. They also compare the original that took place in The Bahamas in January with the newly announced event that takes place next August.The beginning of the fall online poker tournament series is upon us and the guys talk about what the top operators are offering and...
2019-09-0238 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 24: PokerStars Table Limits, News from Pennsylvania, and Partypoker's Bot BattleThe pokerfuse pair are back after their summer break to bring you the latest in online poker news. Nick and Mike kick off the episode with a rundown of all the latest news from PokerStars, including the deployment of All-in Cashout, hints of a new tournament format called Swap Hold'em, and the surprise decision to limit the number of cash game tables to four.We then switch to US news, with Mike bringing you up to speed with all the latest from the regulated markets, with the DOJ's continual latest appeal in the Wire Act court...
2019-08-2346 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 23: ACR's Record, Partypoker's Real Names, Fall Schedules and Bubble ProtectionNick and Mike discuss the new online poker world record set at Americas Cardroom, the move by partypoker to use players' real names at the tables, the big money up for grabs this fall in the major online poker tournament series, and a new feature on the GGNetwork called Bubble Protection. Also, tune in to the outro for a special announcement about upcoming episodes.
2019-07-2542 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 22: World Series of Poker Wrap Up, WSOP Online Bracelet Events Overview and Pennsylvania Online Casino LaunchNick and Mike review some of the record breaking numbers and interesting facts from the 50th Anniversary World Series of Poker. The conversation then shifts to the WSOP.com online bracelet events and the trends that became apparent this year. In other news, the guys talk about the launch of online casino games in Pennsylvania, when online poker might be expected, and The Stars Group makes a deal for market access to New York in land-based sports betting and when/if online gaming becomes regulated in the state.
2019-07-1746 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 21: WSOP Main Event, Pennsylvania Online Poker Launch, New partypoker and PokerStars features and More!The guys discuss the participation of the WSOP Main Event and look at some of the remaining 106 players. Nick and Mike then preview the upcoming igaming launch in Pennsylvania.Talk then shifts to the new features being rolled out at partypoker and those pending at PokerStars. The pod wraps up with interesting developments in the regulated markets of Portugal and Sweden that touch some of the biggest online poker companies in the world.
2019-07-111h 02Pokerfuse PodcastEpisode 20: WSOP Stats, 888 in Portugal, PokerStars Switzerland, and Hand Histories at Run it OnceNick and Mike update you on all the latest from the world of poker, starting with some interesting stats coming from the World Series of Poker, plus details from the partypoker MILLIONS Las Vegas. The pair then take us through the thicket of regulatory news from Europe, with 888 finally approved for shared liquidity in Portugal, and operators readying for regulated online gaming in Switzerland.Finally, we touch on a small update from Run it Once Poker, and how it continues the conversation of the role of hand histories and third party tools in online poker.
2019-07-0438 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 19: partypoker changes, updates on the US online poker market, live poker events in Sochi RussiaOn this week's pod, Nick and Mike discuss the changes at partypoker with analysis of the interview of partypoker's Tom Waters and Rob Yong and a recap of the information that has come out since. Pennsylvania is set to open its online poker market in 2 weeks time, and the guys discuss what they know about which online poker rooms will be ready at launch. Live poker in Sochi, Russia has become a priority for all of the major online poker operators and the guys discuss why.
2019-06-2858 minPokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 2 - Interview with Partypoker's Tom Waters and Rob YongIn our second special edition on the pokerfuse podcast, your hosts Mike Gentile and Nick Jones sit down with Tom Waters, Head of Poker at partypoker, and Rob Yong, partypoker partner, to discuss the latest ecology changes at the online poker room. Topics discussed in this wide-reaching interview include:- The end of HUDs at partypoker.- The reasons for ending hand histories saved to the hard drive.- Rob's new #fairplay concept.- How the operator will police the game in a post-hand history world.- The planned use of moving...
2019-06-201h 06Pokerfuse PodcastEpisode 18: Good news about US online poker, Improvements at Run It Once, & legislative news in EuropeThe news in the US about online poker keeps getting better. Nick and Mike bring you the latest developments surrounding the Wire Act and interstate liquidity sharing. The guys also discuss the latest round of updates to the Run It Once software and the news out of Europe about legislation that affects online poker in Switzerland and the Netherlands.
2019-06-1336 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 17: WSOP starts, US shared liquidity, Daniel Negreanu & PokerStars ambassadors, and Overlays in the Sunday Million and KO seriesNick and Mike are back at discussing the start of the World Series of Poker, the evolving situation with US shared liquidity for online poker, the changing landscape of PokerStars ambassadors including the departure of Daniel Negreanu, and recent overlays in the world of online poker tournaments.
2019-06-0652 minPokerfuse PodcastSpecial Edition 1 - Interview w/David SklanskyDavid Sklansky joins the Pokerfuse Podcast for its first Special Edition episode to discuss his new book The Theory of Poker Applied to No-Limit. In addition, Sklansky speculates on poker might help keep a person's brain healthy, the future of No Limit Hold'em and rules changes that could make it more difficult for artificial intelligence to be used in online poker.
2019-06-0540 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 16: partypoker Coming to Nevada? Various New Online Poker Software Updates, CNBC Coverage of Poker StakingNick and Mike discuss the potential of partypoker launching online poker in Nevada, they then take listeners through a slew of recent upgrades rolled out by various online poker operators including some cool innovative features, and they wrap up the topics of the week talking about the mainstream media coverage of poker staking that appeared on CNBC.
2019-05-2333 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 15: Spring MTTs in Full Bloom, TSG Q1 2019 and More Bots CrackdownsWith Mike OOO galavanting in Las Vegas, the pair still take time out of their busy schedule to bring you all the latest from the world of online poker: The latest in online poker tournaments from PokerStars, partypoker and GG Network, with some on-air breaking news; getting a handle on the first quarter financial results from The Stars Group; and the latest wave of bot account closures from partypoker and the issues with banning hand histories and HUDs.
2019-05-1733 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 14: Stars Group and FOX, New Jersey's Wire Act Court Case, MILLIONS Online and in Las VegasIn this week's episode, Nick and Mike waste no time in diving into an in-depth discussion on Wednesday's big news on The Stars Group's partnership with FOX Sports, what it means for US sports betting, and any ramifications to online poker. Mike then provides a brief update on the latest on the regulatory front, and then the pair finish up with a discussion on partypoker's ambitious MILLIONS Online plan for next December, and their last-minute Las Vegas announcement.
2019-05-0943 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 13: An update on US shared liquidity and WSOP online events, new games on PokerStars, and the latest on Twitch poker-streamersNick and Mike kick off the show by discussing things they won't discuss on this episode. The guys update listeners on potential paths forward for shared liquidity in the US and the status of the upcoming WSOP online events. The conversation then shifts to more new games on PokerStars and things wrap up with news of the latest on the poker-streamer front.
2019-05-0350 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 12: HUDS on Party, Aurora on Stars, Bots on WPN and a PA go-liveBack after another week's unplanned break, Mike and Nick talk the planned ban of HUDs on partypoker, PokerStars' new Aurora game engine and the operator's ramp-up to 200 billion hands. Mike then takes us through the latest from Pennsylvania, and they wrap up on the latest on the bot issue at WPN.
2019-04-251h 00Pokerfuse PodcastEpisode 11: Spring Tournaments, MILLIONS Online, Global Poker Awards, Bots, Seating Scripts + PokerStars UFC and VR Updates!In the show's first 1 hour+ episode, Nick and Mike discuss the reason for taking a week off, the huge Spring Online Poker Series season, the announcement of partypoker MILLIONS Online, the Global Poker Awards, Bots and Seating Scripts, UFC Spins, PokerStars VR and more!
2019-04-131h 06Pokerfuse PodcastEpisode 10: The State of the Online Poker Industry, partypoker Launches Short Deck, West Virginia Legalizes Online Poker, and MoreIn a jam-packed episode about the happenings in the world of online poker, Nick and Mike discuss the upcoming release of The State of the Online Poker Industry Spring 2019 from Poker Industry PRO, the newest game from partypoker - Short Deck Hold'em, West Virginia welcoming online poker, more info on the UFC-themed games on PokerStars, updates to Stars Rewards going global, Zynga Poker introducing Spins, and more!
2019-03-2844 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 9: Stars Rewards 2.0, New UFC-themed Poker Game, Global Poker Awards SuggestionsNick and Mike provide their insights into the latest happenings in the world of poker including the new changes to the PokerStars rewards program, the status of several novelty poker games at PokerStars including Split Omaha, 6+ Hold'em and what may be a new UFC-themed Spin & Go, plus the guys share their opinions on how to improve the Global Poker Awards.
2019-03-2138 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 8: Global Poker Awards, US Market Update, Upcoming Online Tournament Series and 888 FinancialsNick and Mike discuss the latest in the world of poker including the inaugural Global Poker Awards, the latest news about online poker from the US, what to expect from upcoming online poker tournament series, and analysis of 888's financial reporting.
2019-03-1442 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 7: Financial Reporting Season, the Latest in the US and Pennsylvania, and Changes to Automated Seating ScriptsNick and Mike highlight the latest in online poker news. It's financial reporting season, and the guys discuss the poker companies' results for 2018 & outlook for 2019. There is news about the launch of online poker in Pennsylvania, an update on the Wire Act situation, and the guys discuss some of the changes being implemented to automated seating scripts as a result of the new policy at PokerStars going into effect.
2019-03-0738 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 6: Split Omaha, West Virginia, Relaxing in France and Sitting Down at PokerStarsNick and Mike sit down once again to bring you the latest in online poker news in an easily digestible half an hour. The pair start off with a discussion on Split Omaha - is it real? Are PokerStars messing with us? - then Mike brings you up to speed on why you shouldn't get too excited about a bill's progress in West Virginia and Nick talks about Relax Gaming's plans to expand into France. We end the show with a discussion on PokerStars finally confirming changes to its third party tools, and what we can expect the impact to...
2019-02-2836 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 5: Streaming, netherlands, streaming, WSOP, streaming, GG Network and more streaming!Nick and Mike discuss all the movements in the Great Twitch shakeup and coin the term The Live Streaming Carousel; they raise a glass to the Dutch online gambling regulation as is passes through the Senatel they think on their feet as WSOP drop the online bracelet PR; and they talk about GG Network's Splash The Pot-inspired new game.
2019-02-2135 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 4: Stars Rewards and Boycott, Dutch, Spanish and US Developments, and Run it Once LatestComing a couple of days later than the regular slot, Mike and Nick discuss the announced reduction in rewards for PokerStars' MTT players and the subsequent planned boycott; the latest regulatory developments in the Netherlands and the significant live investment in Spain thanks to European shared liquidity. Mike then gives an update on the latest in the United States following the new Wire Act reinterpretation, and the pair discuss the first week success of Run It Once Poker.
2019-02-1731 min2019-02-0733 min
Pokerfuse PodcastEpisode 2: Sunday Success, Seating Scripts, NJ Numbers and Portuguese PokerThis week on the pokerfuse Podcast we take a look at the Sunday Million, discuss the latest on seating scripts, review the highs and lows from 2018 for New Jersey online poker and talk about the most recent change to shared liquidity in Europe.
2019-02-0131 minPokerfuse PodcastEpisode 1: Six Plus, Wire Act Wrangles and the Cut Price Sunday MillionThe pokerfuse Podcast January 25, 2019Topics include: - 6+ Hold'em (aka Short Deck Hold'em) - The new DOJ opinion on the Wire Act - The new buy-in for the PokerStars Sunday Million
2019-01-2529 min
In it to Win itEpisode 33 - LoriAnn PersingerLoriAnn Persinger is a poker player in Souther California. She was an author for Ante Up Magazine, and Mike first met Lori in Los Angeles and then again out at the 2015 WSOP. You can see an interview of Lori with Mike here on YouTube. You can also follow Lori on Twitter here @LoAnPer66. Thank you for tuning in!
Intro
Books to read 5:30
Strategy Mike 13:00
Welcome Lori! 27:15
Women in Poker 33:00
Writing for Ante Up 43:00
Working at Hooters 53:00
Strategy Lori 65:30
Strategy Steve 80:00
Upcoming Ci...
2015-07-272h 00In it to Win itEpisode 33 - LoriAnn PersingerLoriAnn Persinger is a poker player in Souther California. She was an author for Ante Up Magazine, and Mike first met Lori in Los Angeles and then again out at the 2015 WSOP. You can see an interview of Lori with Mike here on YouTube. You can also follow Lori on Twitter here @LoAnPer66. Thank you for tuning in!
Intro
Books to read 5:30
Strategy Mike 13:00
Welcome Lori! 27:15
Women in Poker 33:00
Writing for Ante Up 43:00
Working at Hooters 53:00
Strategy Lori 65:30
Strategy Steve 80:00
Upcoming Ci...
2015-07-272h 00
Poker Fraud Alert RadioDruff & Friends - 02/24/2015 - Seals With WarrantsHotLikeSauce co-hosts. SealsWithClubs goes down after owner's Vegas house raided, Druff gives thoughts. cupid_007, a virgin attempting to get laid through "Pickup Artist" techniques, comes on the show to explain his troubles. HotLikeSauce's and his ex-girlfriend (HotForSauce) discuss their contentious breakup, with HotLikeSauce's girlfriend calling in to add to the Jerry-Springer-like environment. Lock Poker's ownership and management is getting outed, and more trouble is on the way for them. Lock Poker's Shane Bridges had an aborted interview with Druff, prior to the publication of the softball Pokerfuse piece about the matter. We also took phone calls from SDouble and Nikki.
2015-02-253h 18