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Ante Up Poker Magazine

English, Card games, 1 season, 344 episodes, 15 hours, 13 minutes
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The publishers of Ante Up Magazine still have the longest running poker podcast on the Internet, only now they own the show! Every week they'll discuss poker news, home-game follies and hand analysis while continuing to bring you entertaining, in-depth interviews with some of today's hottest poker pros and celebrities. Ante Up is Bluff Magazine's 2007 Readers Choice Award for Best Poker Podcast ... subscribe and find out why.
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Chapter 2 Ep. 3 Early Spring and Bet on Better

This week it looks like Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow so we can welcome Spring in even sooner. I'll take that. We recap the Patreon Private game from last night. There are a few giveaways for a WSOP Main Event seat. Camp One Step has opened registration for their Charity game with a Main Event seat as a prize. Check out the link below to register for that. Nadya Magnus has announced that she is giving away two Main Event Seats this year. Elliott details a ruling where the middle of the deck had slipped out of the dealers hand in the Call the Floor Segment. Patrick and I break down a hand from 25 years ago in the HOTW Segment and I end the show talking about dealing with mistakes. Camp One Step Registration https://camponestep.org/events/charity-poker-championship/ Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Advanced Poker Training: https://www.advancedpokertraining.com/aff=AnteUp Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
2/3/202445 minutes, 25 seconds
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Chapter 2 Ep. 2 Back to Camp

This week the nominations came out for the Global Poker Awards and the Ante Up Poker Podcast did not make the cut. Fans can vote on four categories. The links for those are below and our Patreon Private Game is next week. Come join us for that. Elle and I talk with Hannah Smith from Camp One Step. Their annual charity poker tournament is coming around again. It looks like I will be trying to win that WSOP Main Event seat again this year. Come join us for that. Call the Floor this week is more of a discussion on the rules as one listener found themselves in a room with a couple of players speaking using ASL in the game. Patrick and I break down a hand from Curtis Schroeder. He takes a shot at 2/5 for the first time and runs into a situation. After all of that I end the show talking about a player that acted out of line at the PokerGo Tournament Championship. To vote for the 5th Annual Global Poker Awards use these Livestream: https://www.globalpokerindex.com/.../final-round-fans.../ Hand https://www.globalpokerindex.com/.../final-round-fans.../ Trophy https://www.globalpokerindex.com/.../final-round-fans.../ Personality: https://www.globalpokerindex.com/.../final-round-peoples.../ Say Goodbye to feeling amped up and hello to feeling dialed in with our new sponsor Magic Mind. Don’t forget to use the code AnteUp20: https://www.magicmind.com/JANanteup Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
1/26/202459 minutes, 36 seconds
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Chapter 2 Ep. 1 It’s the Trooper.

Last week we had a huge response from my conversation about Magic Mind and I continue to talk about that this week as well. Our Table Talk segment is a sneak peek into our feature story for the February issue of the magazine. I spent some time talking with The Trooper. Elliott rules on a hand where a listener spoke up to announce the winning hand because he had shown the hand to the table. Patrick and I break a hand with A9 suited. Then I end the show with a humorous look at types of distracted people at the poker table. Check out our links below for more info on from the show. Say Goodbye to feeling amped up and hello to feeling dialed in with our new sponsor Magic Mind. Don't forget to use the code AnteUp20: https://www.magicmind.com/JANanteup Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
1/19/202454 minutes, 21 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 52 A Complete Year, More on ACR & Prop Bets

This week completes a full year of me in the host chair. I welcome a new sponsor (check out their link below). Elle and I talk about an interview that Phil Hellmuth did on PokerGO. I found a new podcast that I have loved to listen to. We break down the latest with ACR and talk a little about the Buffalo Bills. Elliott rules on a situation where the BB and UTG were forced to split the pot. Then Patrick and I break down a hand with Pocket Kings. The second of two hands sent in by Ken Douglas. I wrap up the show encouraging you to play prop bets during your games. Say Goodbye to feeling amped up and hello to feeling dialed in with our new sponsor Magic Mind. Don't forget to use the code AnteUp20: https://www.magicmind.com/JANanteup The link to the Phil Hellmuth interview is here: https://x.com/PokerGO/status/1744891798445834667?s=20 The link to the Bills Hype Video is here: (Go Bills) https://youtu.be/4nxdAj_jZoI?si=-WUVyu7a9FG-K0QP Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
1/12/202452 minutes, 37 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 51 Challenges and Goals

I start the show with welcoming new Patreon Members, Ava Browning, Adrian Barrett, Mark Cantrell, & Rex Wells. Elle and I talk about the absence of Women's Events as ring events in some WSOP Circuits. We talk about many of the recent online cheating scandals and we break down Daniel Negreanu's thoughts as he ended the year with a big loss and started the new year with a win. Elliott rules on a situation where there was some confusion about the 50% rule and if the betting is reopened to the original bettor. Patrick and I break down a HOTW with Pocket Aces, then I end the show talking about whether we should care what someone folded pre-flop. Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
1/5/202448 minutes, 2 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 50 Happy New Year

What a year this has been it has been the return of the Ante Up Poker Podcast, and Ante Up Magazine. We have so much more in store in 2024 so keep an eye out. Elle and I are joined on Table Talk by Hal Hyatt once again as well as WPT Prime Champion Calvin Anderson. We talk a little about the WPT, staying healthy and the state of poker. Elliott clarifies some points from last week and rules on a situation where a player makes an ambiguous statement. Patrick and I breakdown a HOTW with KQ of Clubs and I wrap up the year with a little bit of a year in review. Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
12/29/202357 minutes, 36 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 49 Nice Guys and More from the WPT

This week I start by recapping the final Patreon game of 2023. Elle and I welcome Hal Hyatt to the show. He helped me cover some of the WPT. We recap a little of the WPT, players, dealers and massage therapists that travel the circuit. Elliott rules on a situation where a flop is dealt a little early, and we talk about when to call the floor. Patrick and I break down a hand with our arch nemesis... pocket 2's. I wrap up the show by talking about "nice guys" in poker. Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
12/22/202348 minutes, 48 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 48 Covering the WPT

This week Elle and I talk about what's going on in Vegas while I'm out here, from chasing down my Uber to visiting the Fontainebleau and covering all the poker action in-between. Elliott rules on a situation where a player checks then says "I fold, you win." then shows his cards. Much to everyone's surprise, they turn out to be the winner. Is the "I fold" comment binding in this situation? Patrick and I break down a hand that I almost fold then end up playing. Maybe I should have just let it go. I wrap up the show by making an argument for teaching kid to play poker. Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
12/16/202346 minutes, 28 seconds
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Chapter 1 EP. 47 High Stakes Home Troubles and WPT Bound

This week we welcome new Patreon Member James Battles. I'm getting ready to head out to Vegas to cover the WPT Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Elle and I talk about the High Stakes Home Game Troubles between Wesley Fei, Nick "Airball" and Tony Mars, the WSOP Paradise, and WPT in Vegas as well as a few gift ideas for the poker player on your gift list. Elliott explains a rule that comes up because a player acted out of turn. Are the chips just collateral damage? Patrick and I try to keep from getting pocket Aces cracked in the HOTW and I end the show explaining the advantages of playing different variants of poker. Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It’s not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren’t tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
12/9/202350 minutes, 27 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 46 A Lot Of Poker To Be Played

This week I start with a humbling number of listeners through this year so far. Elle and I touch on the WSOP-C Cherokee, the WPT Championship in Vegas, the new mega-resort grand opening in Vegas and announce the Camp One Step Charity Poker date for 2024. Elliott rules on a hand where a player intended to raise but may not have been completely clear. Patrick and I break down a hand in a $1/$3 game with A J suited. I end the show talking about poker discussion groups. Our Linktree is a quick resource to get you to our magazine, podcast, YouTube, and more https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Our Patreon page is a place where you can support the show and gain access to our monthly Private game. https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Jackpot Digital is our HOTW sponsor with the perfect E-Table. Check them out https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ Jack Poker is a great site for the everyday poker player. It's not incentivized for the poker pro, so there aren't tables full of sharks. This one is for our non U.S. players. If you are outside the U.S. check this one out. https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
12/1/202342 minutes, 48 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 45 Fun Videos, Fun Shows and Being Thankful

This week I start by talking about owning Ante Up for a year officially now, and needing your feedback to be able to continue to make content you want. Elle and I talk about Poker After Dark's Game of Gold, a poker playing granny, and Phil Hellmuth with Michael Phelps talking trash, as well as a poker player that is banned from a poker series for adding chips to his stack illegally. Elliott rules on a situation where a player turns his hand up but doesn't fold. Patrick and I play our the second of Matt's PLO session and I end the show talking about what I'm thankful for. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ http://www.youtube.com/@AnteUpPokerMedia    
11/24/202347 minutes, 56 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 44 Happy Thanksgiving

This week I start the show with a special thank you. Elle and welcome Bob Popper to Table Talk, and we talk F-1 in Vegas, Game of Gold, and WSOP Europe. Elliott rules on a situation where someone did not act in turn and as a result wins the pot. Patrick and I break down the first of a two part PLO session. Then I end the show with some thoughts on a "use it or lose it" mentality. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-november-issue/
11/18/20230
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Chapter 1 Ep. 44 Happy Thanksgiving

This week I start the show giving thanks to the listeners. Elle and I are joined around the table by Bob Popper. We talk about the upcoming F-1 race in Vegas, the new show Game of Gold and WSOP Europe... Spoiler alert - Poker's not dead. Elliott rules on a situation where a player does not act in turn and wins the pot as a result. Patrick and I break down the first in a series of two PLO hands on HOTW and I end the show talking about a use it or lose it kind of mentality. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com https://go.jack-full.com/go/0dd6e1c5
11/18/20230
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Chapter 1 Ep. 43 Patreon Private Game, and River of Mountain Dew?

This week I break down our 2nd Patreon Private Game. Elle and I talk to Brian Bly about some home game fun including the river of Mountain Dew? Elliott rules on a hand sent in by a dealer where one player says "I'll put you all in", but gets off with only a bet of $5. Patrick and I break down a HOTW with a mediocre hand UTG+1. Then I close out the show talking about a book I am currently reading called Poker, Politics and Presidents. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.jackpotdigital.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Poker-Politics-Presidents-Presidency-Washington/dp/B0BW2LXRYL Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AnteUp20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code AnteUp20.
11/10/202357 minutes, 30 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 42 Halloween & New Show

This week Elle and talk about being a "Royal Flush" for Halloween. A new bill on the ballot locally for a casino in Richmond VA, and a new twist on Poker After Dark. Elliott rules on the question of who has the right to see their opponents cards and Patrick and I break down a HOTW where the listener wanted to know if they were priced in or was it a complete punt. Then I close out the show revisiting the Poker After Dark show and the celebrities that went along with the older version. Check out the trailer to the new show below https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Jackpotdigital.com Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AnteUp20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code AnteUp20.  https://youtu.be/2f6iIrAztT4?si=zLy0oO8E8MzLeQA_  
11/3/202340 minutes, 18 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep.41 Aaron Massey Preview

This week starts with condolences to the Brunson family, as Louise passed away five months after her husband Doyle. I have a sneak peak into my conversation with Aaron Massey for the magazine on Table talk. Elliott rules on a situation with a player calling one all in, but did he call two? Patrick and I break down a Stud/8 hand this week on HOTW and I end the show talking about the longest poker game in history. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker jackpotdigital.com Get 20% off + free shipping with the code AnteUp20 at manscaped.com. That’s 20% off + free shipping with the code AnteUp20 at manscaped.com. Your balls have been through enough, it’s time to go Ultra with MANSCAPED.
10/27/202352 minutes, 20 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 40 Respect

This week the topic of respect keeps coming up. On the "Table Talk" segment Elle and I welcome Todd Lamansky to join us. We talk about respecting women and other new players at the tables, as well as respecting other players time at the table when the topic turns to Jared Bleznick using a time chip to open a couple boxes of sportscards. We round out that segment talking about the EPT where there was a call to the floor that was overturned by the tournament director. Elliott discusses a call the floor where a person put in the wrong amount and was forced to raise on "Call the Floor". Patrick and I break down a HOTW with 9 players in the hand. Then I round out the show driving home the importance of respect at the tables. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker https://www.pokerpower.com Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AnteUp20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code AnteUp20.
10/20/202356 minutes, 15 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 39 Cruising Updates

This week I give away a copy of Gareth James book The Final Table to a Patreon member, Elle and I talk about a new show that we have found that's filmed at the Mohegan Sun, and we have Tommy from Carnival Cruises on the show to talk about the upcoming Ante Up Poker Cruise. Elliott rules on a situation that could easily have happened to me. Patrick and I break down a HOTW with Pocket 4's and I end the show talking about poker travel advice. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AnteUp20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code AnteUp20. Hit the refresh button with the Handyman.®
10/13/202352 minutes, 22 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 38 Final Table by Gareth James

This week I talk about the latest issue of Ante Up Magazine that was released on Tuesday, I give some more details about the Ante Up Poker Cruise, and I shout out some new Patreon Members. Elle and I talk about Phil Helmuth folding pocket Kings, we recap the Patreon Private game on PokerStars, and Elle issues her apology to the Sphere in Las Vegas. Then I interview Gareth James and Byron Jacobs about the book "The Final Table". It goes into a great detail about the the different stages of playing a final table. After that, Elliott rules on a situation with cards that are lost in the muck because a player mis-heard another player, and Patrick learns the term "SPR", before I wrap up the show with my One-Outer about music and poker. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.patreon.com/AnteUpPoker https://dandbpoker.com/ Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AnteUp20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at Manscaped.com and use code AnteUp20.
10/6/20231 hour, 1 minute, 3 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 37 The Big Announcement

This week the table starts to fill up in our table talk segment as Bob Popper joins Elle and I. We announce something big for 2024. Elliott discusses a situation where the dealer shows a player hand to the rest of the table, perhaps too early. A situation in the HOTW segment shows how every decision matters in poker. Joe ends the show talking about respect in poker. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Patreon: patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code AnteUp20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code AnteUp20. Hit the refresh button with the Handyman.®
9/29/202346 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 36 Travel Travel Travel

This week Elle and I are on the road again. We recap some of the travels and play a game to give away some swag to a lucky Patreon member. Elliott rules on a situation when the dealer drops the stub prematurely and he explains why it's important to mix the cards in the muck at the end of a deal. Patrick and I break down another hold 'em hand, and I end the show by elaborating on the question whether poker is dying.
9/22/202353 minutes, 43 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 35 Community

In this week's episode I start the show talking about community and introduce our patreon page. Elle and I talk about the lots of travel, and we even tease some upcoming travel for 2024. We talk about the state of poker after Joe read something that says poker is a dying game. Elliott goes over another Call the Floor from Vegas and explains the action of putting a stack of chips out in front to bet only a portion of that stack. Patrick and I break down a hand of the week from a friendly home game and explain why playing with friends can present some challenges and how to fix that. Then I end the show coming full circle to talk about community again. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine patreon.com/AnteUpPoker Get 20% Off + Free Shipping, with the code anteup20 at Manscaped.com. 
9/15/202345 minutes, 39 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 34 – Travel Recap

This week we recap the Whirlwind Midwest Labor Day Weekend Tour. The show doesn't miss a beat though as Elliott rules on a situation where a player feels snubbed for the local regs in a Vegas Poker Room, and Patrick and I break down a PLO online game. I end the show with some similarities between Pickleball and Poker. Links: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://www.facebook.com/WindyCityPoker/videos https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-september-issue/ Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code anteup20 at Manscaped.com. That’s 20% off with free shipping at Manscaped.com and use code anteup20.  Your grass is not artificial; keep it shaved with MANSCAPED™.
9/8/202354 minutes, 9 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep.33 Whirlwind Midwest Labor Day Tour

This week Elle and I venture off on the Whirlwind Midwest Labor Day Tour, we meet up with Ambassadors, talk to poker rooms, and commentate on a live stream. The show goes on with Call the Floor and HOTW still. I end the show on a little bit of a serious but important topic. Links: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine https://worldtavernpoker.com/ Livestream for Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/WindyCityPokerChampionship https://msptpoker.com jackentertainment.com/cleveland https://thereservepoker.com/
9/1/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 16 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 32 – Getting Older, Player Getting Scolded and Learning from Losing

This week we acknowledge the many new listeners. Joe and Elle talk about Joe getting old, and wanting Elle to buy him into Daniel Negreanu's charity game. A player gets scolded in a poker room on this week's Call the Floor. Patrick gets some kudos for the way he played last week's HOTW. Can he continue to play well this week? Joe wraps up the show talking about what you can learn from losing in poker. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine rcgpoker.com https://sites.google.com/site/pokerpaips/faq Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ANTEUP20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod *In accordance with FTC regulations, we also would ask you include a text overlay to disclose the paid partnership for any video based content.  
8/25/202334 minutes, 22 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 31 – Bluffing is the Key Word

This week Elle and I continue to give love to Rockford Charitable Games, what poker players focus on after tournaments, Preston McEwen, the Tennessee-an? that is killing it in Cherokee, and our upcoming trip to Chicago. Then Elliott talks about a situation that comes from a home game group that when chips spill on the table. Our HOTW can only be won if we tell a story to be able to go for the bluff, and I wrap up the show by continuing the topic of bluffing. Check out our linktree to get to our Magazine and YouTube channel, and Social Media. https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine If your looking for poker in the Chicago Area Rockford Charitable Games has your game going. rcgpoker.com If you are interested in the Ante Up Auxiliary Stop, get more info here. https://chicagopokerclub.net/windy-city-poker-championship.html To order the manscaped tools click this link: Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ANTEUP20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod*In accordance with FTC regulations, we also would ask you include a text overlay to disclose the paid partnership for any video based content.
8/18/202337 minutes, 26 seconds
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Chapter 1 EP. 30 Kid Poker Makes Core Memories with College Bound Students

This week Elle and I talk about the taxes of the WSOP winners, the Las Vegas Eyeball, and Daniel Negreanu playing poker with some kids that will be heading off to college. Player's whispering at the table has Elliott talking in Call the Floor. Patrick and I tackle a tournament hand in HOTW before the show talks poker in the Ohio area. Finally I end the show talking about finding the right tools to keep you afloat amongst a sea of information. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Rockford Charitable Games - rcgpoker.com Ante Up Magazine - https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-august-issue/ Manscaped - Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ANTEUP20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod
8/11/202354 minutes, 9 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 29 Lon & Norman

This week the magazine is out so check that out. Elle and I talk about our upcoming trip to Baton Rouge, and my trip to Chicago in September. Elliott breaks down a call the floor where someone puts in a chip without realizing there was a raise, then takes the chip back and fold. Patrick and I break down an Online PLO hand. I talk with Lon McEachern and Norman Chad in the How Ya Runnin segment before closing the show talking about the question if poker is stressful or relaxing. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Rockford Charitable Games - rcgpoker.com Magazine - https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-august-issue/ PAIPS - https://sites.google.com/site/pokerpaips/faq
8/4/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 38 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 28 Poker Detox

This week I continue to solicit feedback from you. If there is anything you like or don't like let me know at podcast@anteupmagazine.com. The next issue of the magazine will be out August 3rd, so check that out at anteupmagazine.com/magazine. We have an interesting "Call the Floor" when a player gets a little too over zealous while showing their hand and cards go flying. This week's HOTW is a new-ish player that finds themselves in a tough spot with KQ suited on the button.I get to talk to Nick Howard in our "How Ya Runnin'" segment. He is with Poker Detox. They use data analytics to really improve your play. Then I wrap up the show with some real talk about the people around us and how they can affect our play, Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Rockford Charitable Games: rcgpoker.com Poker Detox: https://signup.pokerdetox.com/ pokerdetox.com
7/28/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 27 Goodbye for Another Year WSOP

This week Elle and I discuss our trip, and watching the Final Table of the Main Event. The Rockford Charitable Games Ante Up Freeroll was a success in Chicago. Elliott breaks down a situation in a non Hold 'Em game. Patrick and I break down another HOTW. This week we have AK. Todd Lamansky gives us an update on the Legends of Poker series in LA and I end the show talking about "Fool's Gold " at the WSOP.
7/21/20231 hour, 17 minutes, 53 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 26 On the Road with Ante Up

This week Elle and I travel to Virginia Beach to enjoy some summer music and on the way we will check out Rivers Casino in Portsmouth. In the Meantime the show continues with some interesting controversy from the WSOP in the Call the Floor Segment and I removed the SFX from the audio version of the HOTW. Links: Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine?utm_source=linktree_admin_share RCG Ante Up Freeroll Signup - RCGpoker.com/77-00/ Manscaped - Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ANTEUP20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod  
7/14/20231 hour, 43 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 25 What A Year For the WSOP

This week we talk more WSOP action, especially with the Main Event breaking the entry record. Patrick gets corrected for his wording in the HOTW, and we talk to the inventor of a new card game called Slotker. Links - Rockford Charitable Games Freeroll Sign-Up form: https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-july-issue/rockford-charitable-games-and-ante-up-freeroll Slotker - https://www.slotker.com/ Manscaped - Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code ANTEUP20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Ante Up LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine
7/8/202358 minutes, 32 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 24 Freeroll, PokerCows, and Elve’s Sendoff

This week we introduce Manscaped as our new sponsor with a code for 20% off. We have the Ante Up Freeroll with Rockford Charitable Games coming on July 20th. The password is The Worm. During our "Table Talk" segment I talk with Bill Collins about his poker home game site, PokerCows. Elliott breaks down another interesting "Call the Floor" and Patrick learns how important Bet-Sizing can be in HOTW. Then we talk to Elve, the winner of the Camp One Step Charity Tournament before he heads off to Vegas for the Main Event, and I wrap up the show with my take on home games. Links: Rockford Charitable Games - https://rcgpoker.com/ Manscaped - Get 20% off and free shipping with the code AnteUp20 at Manscaped.com. Unlock your confidence and always use the right tools for the job with MANSCAPED™.  PokerCows - https://pokercows.com/ Ante Up Magazine - anteupmagazine.com/magazine  
6/30/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 30 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 23 New Sponsor for Table Talk

This week we introduce a new sponsor for Table Talk. Rockford Charitable Games is sponsoring that segment and they have are running a special Ante Up Freeroll. The only way to get into the Freeroll is with the special code that we mention in the podcast. Our "How Ya Runnin'" guest has a good run in the WSOP and Joe ends the show addressing the Martin Kabrhel situation. Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine Rockford Charitable Games: https://rcgpoker.com/ Expedia: https://expedia.com/affiliate/ZLE1Ctb
6/23/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 6 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep 22 WSOP News, Elliott’s Back, Poker Samadhi & Adversity

This week we talk some WSOP news in the "Table Talk" Segment. Elliott is back in "Call the Floor" and he is fired up. We have a fun hand that we break down in HOTW and we discuss how to "Play Your Best Life" with Danielle Striker in the How Ya Runnin' Segment. Joe continues that topic a little farther in hs One-Outer. Links: Poker Samadhi - https://pokersamadhi.com/ Ante Up Poker Media YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AnteUpPokerMedia/featured Listener Documentary - https://youtu.be/Tf3m_HcIhOk
6/16/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 21 No Elliott, A Grand Opening, & David Fishman’s Big Game

This week Elliott is on vacation so we don't have a "Call the Floor" Segment, but we have a special guest on "Table Talk" to go over the Grand Opening of Edge Social Music Lounge. I changed up the HOTW for YouTube. We made it more visual. Then David Fishman joins me to go over the famous hand he played thirteen years ago on PokerStars "The Big Game". I had a little technical difficulties that caused the show to be out a little later, but it's worth the wait.
6/10/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 35 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 20 Mike’s Back, Mystery Bounties, Pocket Jack’s

This week Mike is back on Table Talk. Mystery Bounty Tournaments are a recurring topic throughout the podcast. We talk about everyone's favorite hand to play, Pocket Jack's, in the Coach's Corner and Joe ends the show with a summer reminder to take some time to enjoy the world around you.
6/2/20231 hour, 29 minutes, 46 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 19 Camp One Step Recap & Memorial Day Tribute

This week I recap the Camp One Step Charity Tournament. Elliott talks over a "Call the Floor" from another casino that seems to have gone very wrong. We have a HOTW from Scotland. Then Joe wraps up the show paying with his tribute to our fallen military men and women. Links: cospickleball.givesmart.com https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine
5/26/202356 minutes, 26 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 18 Video Podcast, & Tom McEvoy

This week is our first video podcast. It's available on YouTube. The link is below and on our linktree. I kick off the "Where Are They Now?" series with an interview with 4 time WSOP Bracelet winner, Tom McEvoy. Frank Ramsey joins me on the "How Ya Runnin'" segment to talk Play Poker Chicago POY standings and we end the show talking about table image in "Joe's One-Outer".
5/19/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 30 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 17 Mike’s B-day Game, A New Segment & Life Lessons

This week we recap Mike's Birthday home game, which carries over into a HOTW. We introduce a new segment talking strategy with Mark Brement. Then Joe closes the show with a one-outer talking about an email that a listener sent in about dealing with "Bad Beats" in life. LINKS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AnteUpPokerMedia Linktree: https://linktr.ee/anteupmagazine?subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anteupmagazine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anteupmagazine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anteupmagazine
5/12/202349 minutes, 4 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 16 – Jeff & Jamie Talk Dreamers Doc.

This week it's Mike's birthday so he gets the week off from the podcast as Jeff Platt and Jamie Kerstetter talk poker and the Dreamers Documentary. Elliott gives us advice on when to call the floor and we meet a new Ambassador to cover the Detroit area. Links: https://digitaleditions.anteupmagazine.com/ante-up-magazine-may-edition/ @detroitpoker7894 https://youtu.be/1SSL27_7mrc
5/5/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 5 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 15 The Return Home and a Chat with Darren Elias

This week Elle and I recap our trip to Schenectady and Chicago on "Table Talk". Darren Elias talks about his role on Dreamers: A Poker Documentary in the "How Ya Runnin'" Segment and Joe's One Outer covers resilience as a strength and a weakness. https://youtu.be/1SSL27_7mrc
4/28/202358 minutes, 34 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 14 Travel and Charity

This week the podcast goes on as we travel to Schenectady NY to cover the Electric City Poker Series, and Chicago for Camp One Step's Charity Poker Tournament
4/21/202348 minutes, 53 seconds
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Ch. 1 Ep. 13 – New Documentary, Travel, and Streaks

This week I'm getting ready to head out to report on the Electric City Poker Series in Schenectady, and play in the Camp One Step Charity Tournament in Chicago. Before I do that though, I will be watching the premiere of Dreamers: A Poker Documentary. Mike joined me for Table Talk, but he handed the microphone over to Tom Wheaton who talked about the documentary. We ended the show with a one-outer about winning/losing streaks. Links for today's show are: twitter: @abovethefelt Instagram: @abovethefelt_ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@abovethefelt
4/14/202355 minutes, 14 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 12 – Poker Etiquette & Table Talk Special Guest

Poker etiquette is the theme in Call the Floor and Joe's One-Outer. Mike wasn't able to join Table Talk this week so Joe had his wife fill in. The LA Ambassador goes deep in a tournament, and we talk about the gambling bill and Choctaw with the Texas Ambassador.
4/7/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 5 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 11 – A Busy April!

It's shaping up to be a busy April. The magazine will return on Monday April 3rd. We will be in Schenectady for the Electric City Poker Series, and in Chicago for Camp One Step's Charity Tournament on the 20th. If you are planning your trip use the link below. https://expedia.com/affiliate/gv4MpXH  
3/31/202353 minutes, 31 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 10 – The Mental Game

In today's episode Mike buys a piece of Joe in the Main Event at Schenectady, Jevon Wooden talks staying mentally grounded in poker and in life, and Joe talks the mental game of Poker as well in his one-outer.
3/24/20231 hour, 1 minute, 58 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 9 Apparel, Relaunch and Collectibles

In today's episode we talk to Brad Smith with the Casino Collectibles Association. Their annual show will be taking place in June at the South Point Casino Hotel. The promised link for Ante Up swag is https://www.teepublic.com/stores/ante-up?ref_id=8295 and we tease the re-launch of the Ante Up Magazine!
3/17/202352 minutes, 53 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 8 Int’l Women’s Day

This week we talk a little Poker Controversy, and celebrate International Women's Day with a new arrival and a one-outer.
3/11/202349 minutes, 45 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep.7 Substitutes, Codes and Life Advice

This week we have a fill in with the Hand of the Week, Camp One Step has a code for $50 off your entry, and we end with life advice in the One-Outer.
3/3/202348 minutes, 36 seconds
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Chapter 1 Episode 6 – Poker in Portsmouth and Gambling Tax Help

In today's episode Mike walks us through his poker experience in Portsmouth Virginia, and we talk to @ZaktheCPA about gambling and taxes.
2/24/202341 minutes, 46 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 5 Super Bowl Bets, Moneymaker Shuts Down and Presidential Poker

Bets on the Super Bowl reach record levels. We go over our prop bets and Joe's One-Outer discusses President's and Poker.
2/17/202352 minutes, 22 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep.4 A Cold, New Style to HOTW & A Valentine One-Outer

Joe battles through a little sickness to bring you another episode of the podcast.
2/10/202347 minutes, 31 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 3 Perry Green, WSOP Schedule and Camp One Step

Perry Green wins again, The WSOP's full schedule is out and Camp One Step's Registration is open.
2/3/202345 minutes, 31 seconds
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Chapter 1 Ep. 2 New Casinos, Charity Poker and Rozvadov

PokerGo Cup crowns a Champion. Daniel Negreanu tops $50,000,000 in tournament winnings. We talk new casinos, charity poker, and Rozvadov.
1/27/202349 minutes, 4 seconds
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Joe’s Free Solo

In today's episode, we resurrect the "Call the Floor" and "Hand of the Week" segments and introduce some new ones as Joe goes Free Solo.
1/21/202354 minutes, 39 seconds
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Changing of the Guard

We introduce the new owner and discuss what we have been doing for the past 11 months. Joe gives us an update on what to expect from Ante Up moving forward.
1/13/202312 minutes, 17 seconds
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THE FINAL SHOW!

FEB. 18 POKERCAST RECAP: Well, this is it. After nearly 17 years straight, we have recorded our final Ante Up PokerCast. This epic episode clocks in at more than 2.5 hours as we revisit some of our greatest memories, interviews, characters, fans and guffaws. We will always be indebted to our listeners as they not only gave us validation but provided so much content and created this fantastic community known as the Ante Up Nation. Thanks for all that you've done, and hopefully we will, again, see you at the tables.
2/17/20222 hours, 32 minutes, 10 seconds
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Our penultimate show

FEB. 11 POKERCAST RECAP: It's our penultimate episode and the final one with our standard structure. We discuss a player getting banned from Hustler Casino for peeking at someone's cards on a livestream; Encore Boston Harbor reopens its poker room but players aren't happy with the scenario, and Chris "Fox" Wallace opines that cash-game TV shows might not be what they represent. We also have the final O'Mally's Move and Phil N. has our last Hand of the Week. He has a suited K-J at the final table of a tournament.  
2/10/202259 minutes, 33 seconds
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Poker table flips, GGPoker bets on flops

FEB. 4 POKERCAST RECAP: Someone tries to flip a table and fails in Japan; GGPoker offers sidebets and we only have two episodes left! We have O'Mally's final Move and Paul Garritson has the Hand of the Week. 
2/3/202243 minutes, 4 seconds
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A bittersweet day

JAN. 28 POKERCAST RECAP: It's a bittersweet day as we announce the upcoming end to our poker show. After 16-plus years, we have decided Feb. 18 will be our last PokerCast. We may return for a special episode, so don't delete us, but for now, the weekly version is coming to an end. We complete an O'Mally's Move and Jerry Hanes is back with another Hand of the Week. 
1/27/202250 minutes, 43 seconds
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Global Poker Awards nominees

JAN. 21 POKERCAST RECAP: Global Poker Awards nominees announced and we also discuss who we think is Personality of the Year. PokerNews announced its five American players to watch in 2022 and a security guard foils a robbery at a Texas poker room. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Todd McGee has the Hand of the Week with K-8.
1/20/202247 minutes, 37 seconds
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Poker predictions for 2022 and Covid protocols

JAN. 14 POKERCAST RECAP: Poker predictions for 2022 and what to do about players who test positive for Covid during a tournament are just a couple of the topics we discuss on this week's show. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Mike Buck has 4-4 for our Hand of the Week.
1/14/20221 hour, 56 seconds
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Global Poker Awards return; PokerShares shuts down

JAN. 7 POKERCAST RECAP: The Global Poker Awards are returning; PokerShares is shutting down; Doug Polk is a poker club owner and Alex Jacob does a good deed. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Vincent Ferrigno has the Hand of the Week. It's a Big O hand!
1/6/202237 minutes, 24 seconds
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Chris plays poker again!

DEC. 31 POKERCAST RECAP: Chris plays poker again! Also, Johnny Chan's club in Houston has a new owner, and poker giants Harry Reid and Henry Orenstein died this past week. We complete an O'Mally's Move and Vic G. has the Hand of the Week with Q-Q.
12/30/202143 minutes, 17 seconds
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Poker tips, Farha the fighter and Poker Paint troubles

DEC. 17 POKERCAST RECAP: We take a look at an Ashley Adams column that helps players stay focused on what's important; Sammy Farha gets into a fight at a Houston poker club, and the Poker Paint guy is back into more controversy. We also have a new O'Mally's Move, a Call the Floor and Vic G. has the Hand of the Week with A-4. Also, just a heads-up, there will be no show next week. We will return with the Dec. 31 episode. 
12/16/20211 hour, 1 minute, 5 seconds
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Poker players upset around the world

DEC. 10 POKERCAST RECAP: Encore Boston Harbor is in hot water with local poker players; Johnny Chan's club in Texas closed abruptly and it's not good news, and online poker pro Dusty Schmidt is dead at the age of 40. We complete an O'Mally's Move and Matt Hayward has the Hand of the Week, a PLO situation.
12/9/202143 minutes, 38 seconds
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Variable change, plus Negreanu’s WSOP financials

DEC. 3 POKERCAST RECAP: Variable change, Negreanu's World Series of Poker financials, and mainstream poker are just a few of the topics on this week's show. We also have a new O'Mally's Move to consider and Michael Paul has the Hand of the Week with Q-10.
12/2/202149 minutes, 55 seconds
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World Series of Poker comes to a close

NOV. 26 POKERCAST RECAP: We spend our Turkey Day morning recapping the end of the World Series of Poker, completing an O'Mally's Move and evaluating Rich Bodner's Q-Q Situation of the Week. 
11/25/202136 minutes, 50 seconds
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Aldemir is the 2021 WSOP champ; Elezra is Hall-bound

NOV. 19 POKERCAST RECAP: Koray Aldemir of Germany is the World Series of Poker Main Event champ, earning $8M. Also, Eli Elezra is headed to the Poker Hall of Fame. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Vic G. is back with the Hand of the Week. 
11/18/202147 minutes, 6 seconds
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World Series of Poker is winding down

NOV. 12 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Series of Poker is winding down and we have yet another recap as it looks like quite a few of our predictions are coming true. Also, a poker session world record has been set; we gave O'Mally the week off, and Jon Urban's fourth and final Hand of the Week is 4-4 on the button. 
11/10/202142 minutes, 2 seconds
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A Doyle Brunson sighting at World Series of Poker

NOV. 5 POKERCAST RECAP: We continue to update you on the World Series of Poker results, including a Doyle Brunson sighting and a Phil Hellmuth rant; Phil Ivey is selling NFTs again; we complete an O'Mally's Move, and Jon Urban has the third of his four Hands of the Week, this time he has Ac-3c in a $1-$3 NLHE game.
11/4/202142 minutes, 38 seconds
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WSOP, WSOPC and Virginia poker updates

OCT. 29 POKERCAST RECAP: We chat about some more of the interesting stories coming out of this year's World Series of Poker, plus the new WSOPC schedule is out. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and another Hand of the Week from Jon Urban. 
10/28/202145 minutes, 4 seconds
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More WSOP recaps and HOF nominees

OCT. 22 POKERCAST RECAP: In one of our longer shows in recent memory, we recap the most recent World Series of Poker results, discuss this year's nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame, chat about a new way to teach Hold'em, complete an O'Mally's Move and analyze Jon Urban's Hand of the Week. 
10/22/20211 hour, 11 minutes, 40 seconds
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World Series of Poker recap

OCT. 15 POKERCAST RECAP: We take a look back at some of the interesting stories out of the early events at the World Series of Poker, plus Scott has some thoughts on how much luck plays into the new season of Survivor and compares it to poker. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Paul Phillips has the Hand of the Week with Kd-8d.
10/14/20211 hour, 15 seconds
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World Series of Poker begins

OCT. 1 POKERCAST RECAP: With the World Series of Poker beginning today, we follow PokerNews' lead and discuss some predictions for how the series will go. And are there too many trophies and awards up for grabs in poker these days? We weigh in. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Don Hannam has the Hand of the Week with A-10 in a six-max NLHE cash game. 
9/30/202159 minutes, 16 seconds
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More WSOP online events and Stars settles

SEPT. 24 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Series of Poker has added even more WSOP online events to its series that kicks off next week; PokerStars settles its suit with Kentucky, and a British casino owner pledges $1.2M to help with poker lobbying worldwide. We also have some more poker room reopenings, a new O'Mally's Move and Michael Paul has the second of his two Hands of the Week, this time he has K-Q.
9/23/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 13 seconds
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Sports betting, WSOP, Doyle Brunson and Norm MacDonald

SEPT. 17 POKERCAST RECAP: Sports betting is nearly ubiquitous, World Series of Poker players can remove masks at the table, there's a Doyle Brunson documentary on the horizon and we say goodbye to Norm MacDonald, a former High Stakes Poker host and comedian who died of cancer at the age of 61. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Michael Paul has the Hand of the Week with A-10.
9/16/202140 minutes, 37 seconds
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A world champ and required vaccinations

SEPT. 3 POKERCAST RECAP: We have a new Ante Up World Champion; the World Series of Poker is requiring all players to be fully vaccinated, and there was a recent women's poker survey that showed the top reasons why they don't play. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Dan England has an Omaha Hand of the Week. One production note: There will be no show next week but we will return with the Sept. 17 edition. 
9/2/202156 minutes, 21 seconds
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AUPT Worlds, WSOP and more COVID

AUG. 27 POKERCAST RECAP: The Ante Up World Poker Championship at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Northern California is winding down, but not before some more record numbers and a fantastic main event still to come! We have news that Lon McEachern and Norman Chad will be back in the booth for this year's WSOP, Live Casino in Maryland cancels its WPT series because of COVID and MGM Springfield is expected to bring back its poker room by the end of the year. We also complete the O'Mally's Move and Keiran Downie has the Hand of the Week with J-9 in a $2-$5 NLHE game. 
8/26/202146 minutes, 15 seconds
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Ante Up World Poker Championships

AUG. 20 POKERCAST RECAP: The Ante Up World Poker Championships at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California are a smashing success with records being broken and great stories emerging. Also, there's a Covid update for the WSOP and Harrah's NOLA. Eric Seidel won his ninth WSOP bracelet and we have a new O'Mally's Move. Matt Hayward has our Hand of the Week and it's PLO! 
8/19/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 18 seconds
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Ben Erwin of Thunder Valley Casino Resort

AUG. 13 POKERCAST RECAP: In a very special episode, we interview Ben Erwin, Thunder Valley Casino Resort Director of Poker Operations. It's our first interview on the show in years, and what an interview it was as we discuss the upcoming Ante Up World Championship, which begins this week! Our normal show will return next week.
8/11/202129 minutes, 41 seconds
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Covid disrupting poker life

AUG. 6 POKERCAST RECAP: With the Delta variant of Covid-19 brutalizing America, poker series are being postponed and health protocols are returning. What does that mean for the upcoming World Series of Poker? Also, the 2+2 Forum gets sold and a loser in a Florida home game pulls a gun and is behind bars now. We also complete O'Mally's Move and Ken Douglas has an interesting Hand of the Week with A-Q.
8/5/202155 minutes, 22 seconds
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Poker soap boxes and an anniversary

JULY 30 POKERCAST RECAP: It's soapbox time for the Ante Up hosts. Be sure to give a listen because you don't want to miss the poker guys ranting about numerous topics this week. We also would like to congratulate Malcolm O'Mally on his 10-year Ante Up anniversary, marking the occasion with a new O'Mally's Move, of course. And finally, the Hand of the Week comes from Drew Carey with Q-10s.
7/29/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
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Home games and a legend is gone

JULY 23 POKERCAST RECAP: Scott plays in a poker home game for the first time in ages; poker pro Layne Flack unexpectedly dies at the age of 52; the Ante Up Auction was a smashing success, and we complete the O'Mally's Move. Greg Nemes had the Hand of the Week with K-K.
7/22/202140 minutes, 50 seconds
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World Poker Tour sold; WSOP.com in Pa.

JULY 16 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Poker Tour officially belongs to Element Partners; WSOP.com is now available in Pennsylvania; 888 teams with Sports Illustrated and there's still time to bid on items in the Ante Up Fan Auction. We also have some poker room reopening news, a new O'Mally's Move and Jimmy Fulton has A-K in the Hand of the Week.
7/15/202147 minutes, 10 seconds
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Ante Up Worlds and Ante Up Poker Auction

JULY 9 POKERCAST RECAP: The Ante Up Worlds schedule and structures are announced, as is our Ante Up Poker Auction. We also have some poker room reopening-closing news and we complete an O'Mally's Move. Brannen Hough is back with the Hand of the Week. 
7/8/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
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$10M guarantee, new poker room, Phil Ivey

JULY 2 POKERCAST RECAP: Wynn makes its $10M guarantee; Resorts World Las Vegas will have a 30-table poker room; Phil Ivey is in the NFT game now, and Veronica Brill gets nearly $28K in the Mike Postle case, but can she collect it? We also have a new O'Mally's Move and RC has the Hand of the Week with 7-6 on no-limit hold'em poker.
7/1/202151 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ante Up World Championships dates are set

JUNE 25 POKERCAST RECAP: Our website crashed last week so last week's show was re-uploaded and that confused some of our listeners. This is this week's show! The Ante Up Worlds are returning in August at Thunder Valley Casino Resort! Also, the DOJ won't appeal the Wire Act interpretation and Doyle Brunson is playing some World Series of Poker events this fall at the age of 87! We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Todd McGee has the Hand of the Week.
6/24/202131 minutes, 56 seconds
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Our 16th anniversary

JUNE 18 POKERCAST RECAP: Happy 16th anniversary to us! The show is 16 years old and the company is 13 years old. We also discuss the finalized World Series of Poker schedule, the guy who skipped his niece's wedding to play in a poker tournament and we have a new O'Mally's Move. Finally, Vic G. is back after a long hiatus with the Hand of the Week, 8-8.
6/22/202150 minutes, 41 seconds
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Scott’s return to live poker and WPT schedule

JUNE 11 POKERCAST RECAP: Scott returns to live poker for the first time in 20 months; the World Poker Tour announces its 2021 schedule, and Mike Postle's legal woes continue. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Robert Denison has the Hand of the Week with A6s.
6/10/202146 minutes, 12 seconds
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Connecticut approves online poker

JUNE 4 POKERCAST RECAP: Chris' old stomping grounds, Connecticut, approves online gaming, including poker. Also, former poker world champ Chris Moneymaker sues PayPal and a cheating device is sold on Pawn Stars. We have a new O'Mally's Move and it's a sad day as the 10th of 10 Hands of the Week from Jerry Hanes is analyzed. 
6/3/202137 minutes, 8 seconds
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A poker theft, series and book

MAY 28 POKERCAST RECAP: A poker thief is caught, a local Tampa room hosts a mixed series and a poker author is telling managers how to run their rooms. Plus, we complete an O'Mally's Move and Jerry Hanes has his ninth hand in a series of 10 hands for our Hand of the Week segment. 
5/26/202143 minutes, 35 seconds
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Vegas poker tourneys are back

MAY 21 POKERCAST RECAP: Vegas poker tourneys are returning and dividers are coming down, too. Plus, we have some insight into the Florida gaming compact, more poker room reopenings, a new O'Mally's Move and it's Hand 8 from Jerry Hanes for our Hand of the Week.
5/20/202138 minutes, 43 seconds
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Ante Up Poker Memorabilia!

MAY 14 POKERCAST RECAP: Scott stumbles upon a treasure trove of Ante Up memorabilia and we might auction it off to the Ante Up Nation! Also, Phil Ivey makes an appearance on a rival podcast and a famed London poker room will reopen soon. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Jerry Hanes' seventh of 10 poker hands is K-10.
5/13/202147 minutes, 23 seconds
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How to be a World Series of Poker dealer

MAY 7 POKERCAST RECAP: Want to be a World Series of Poker dealer? We tell you how. Plus, more than 100 people catch COVID at a poker night in protest of COVID. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Jerry Hanes' sixth Hand of the Week out of 10.
5/6/202138 minutes, 8 seconds
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Record field, amazing predictions and an old book

APRIL 30 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Poker Tour has its largest main event in history at the Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla. Plus, we dive into clairvoyance and a really old poker book. O'Mally completes his "Move" and Jerry Hanes has the fifth of his 10 Hands of the Week with 8-7o.
4/29/202155 minutes, 4 seconds
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Lots of WSOP news and some guy named Neymar

APRIL 23 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Series of Poker's online series schedule is announced and its brick-and-mortar series is moving from ESPN to CBS Sports Network. Also, soccer star Neymar plans to play lots of poker when he retires. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Jerry Hanes has his fourth of 10 Hands of the Week with 7-8.
4/22/202145 minutes, 1 second
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Female poker class

APRIL 16 POKERCAST RECAP: We chat about a poker class at Northwestern for female students, how the pandemic brought poker players together and what you might pay for poker memorabilia. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and we have another Hand of the Week from Jerry Hanes.
4/15/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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WSOP dates, Postle drops suit

APRIL 9 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Series of Poker has released its dates; Mike Postle has dropped his defamation suit, and Oregon clubs are dealt another legal blow. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Jerry Hanes has the second of 10 hands in our Hand of the Week segment. 
4/8/202142 minutes, 22 seconds
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Hellmuth-Negreanu, Kentucky-PokerStars, WPT

APRIL 2 POKERCAST RECAP: Phil Hellmuth and Danie Negreanu complete their $100K match; Kentucky is still trying to squeeze PokerStars for cash; Texas inches closer to having casinos, and we have yet another World Poker Tour sale update. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Jerry Haynes has our Hand of the Week with J-10 suited in a short-handed NLHE game. 
4/1/20211 hour, 3 minutes, 58 seconds
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Sponsored poker pros, Lassie, WPT and Postle case

MARCH 26 POKERCAST RECAP: We learn the best way to become a sponsored poker pro, that John Wayne won Lassie in a poker game and there are yet two more updates on the WPT deal and the Postle case. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Rick Barnes has the Hand of the Week with AK.
3/25/202143 minutes, 18 seconds
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Will there be a mini poker boom soon?

MARCH 19 POKERCAST RECAP: With poker rooms returning more and more, will there be a mini boom? Will the players who never strayed reap the benefits of rusty players or even new players? We also compare crypto traders to poker players, update the WPT sale and it looks like Chris can retire after all, thanks to compounding interest on Shaun Deeb's $50. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Chris Mahon has the Hand of the Week again with QQ.
3/18/202148 minutes, 47 seconds
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Old wounds, WPT and WSOP

MARCH 12 POKERCAST RECAP: Chris finds a decades-old post by Chicago Jason on ChicagoPokerClub.Net that opens an old wound; the WPT may be bought by another company and our sources tell us the WSOP may be in July or August. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Chris Mahon has our Hand of the Week with A-Js.
3/11/202136 minutes, 49 seconds
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WPT, Norman Chad, Brent Carter and Calvin Ayre

MARCH 5 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Poker Tour will get to complete its three final tables that have been on hiatus since the Covid-19 outbreak. Also, Norman Chad still is suffering from Covid, Brent Carter is in hot water and Calvin Ayre is shutting down his website. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Matt Hayward has a PLO entry for Hand of the Week. 
3/4/202146 minutes, 38 seconds
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So long, Full Tilt Poker

FEB. 26 POKERCAST RECAP: Full Tilt Poker is gone, plus we explore suggestions, amid COVID, for the WSOP and how to restart a home game now. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Tim Champ returns with A6s in our Hand of the Week. 
2/25/202150 minutes, 28 seconds
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Poker predictions, Polk-Negreanu, female players

FEB. 19 POKERCAST RECAP: Poker predictions for 2021, Polk-Negreanu feud-match ends and GGPoker promotes female players. We also have some poker-room reopenings, we complete an O'Mally's Move and we have our final Hand of the Week from Paul G.  
2/18/202142 minutes, 29 seconds
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Our streak officially has ended

FEB. 12 POKERCAST RECAP: Our more-than-a-decade-long streak of producing a show each week comes to an official end. We discuss duplicate poker and other variants, there's a new O'Mally's Move and Paul's fourth straight Hand of the Week is J-10 offsuit on the button. 
2/10/202146 minutes, 46 seconds
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Poker movie rankings and gender-neutral cards

JAN. 29 POKERCAST RECAP: We have another poker-movie ranking to disparage, plus gender-neutral cards and disgraced Midway Poker Tour founder Dan Bekavac shows up at the MSPT event. We also complete the O'Mally's Move and it's Hand No. 3 from Paul Garritson in our Hand of the Week segment. He has 9-7s.
1/28/202156 minutes, 15 seconds
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World Poker Tour sold … again

JAN. 22 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Poker Tour gets sold yet again; Michigan launches online gaming, sans poker for now, and Mike Postle is back in the news. We have one poker room reopening, a new O'Mally's Move and Paul Garritson's second Hand of the Week is 10-10.
1/21/202135 minutes, 31 seconds
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Adelson, Andrew die

JAN. 15 POKERCAST RECAP: Online poker opponent and Venetian owner Sheldon Adelson and beloved poker pro Howard "Tahoe" Andrew died this week. Also, Michigan is close to launching online gaming. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Paul Garritson has our Hand of the Week.
1/14/202140 minutes, 37 seconds
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A world champ, an online circuit and a firing

JAN. 8 POKERCAST RECAP: There's a new WSOP world champ, the WSOP announces an online circuit series and PokerStars parts with Chris Moneymaker. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Tim Champ has the Hand of the Week with 7-6o.
1/7/202145 minutes, 42 seconds
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WSOP Main Event, HOF news

JAN. 1 POKERCAST RECAP: Joe Hebert wins the U.S. side of the WSOP main event, Huck Seed lands in the Poker Hall of Fame, PokerStars has a massive $1.2M overlay and Scott gets quoted again. Plus we complete an O'Mally's Move and Brannen Hough has the Hand of the Week with A-Q. 
1/1/202151 minutes, 26 seconds
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Poker dreams and HOF nominees

DEC. 25 POKERCAST RECAP: Chris has a poker nightmare, the Poker HOF has its nominees and Michigan inches close to online poker. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Brannen Hough returns for Hand of the Week with A-Q.
12/24/202047 minutes, 28 seconds
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WSOP and Mike Postle’s lawyer

DEC. 18 POKERCAST RECAP: The hybrid online World Series of Poker is getting down to it with an international champ crowned and the U.S. event at its final table. Also, the lawyer who represents Mike Postle wants to quit and we complete an O'Mally's Move. Brannen Hough is back with our Hand of the Week and he has 5-5.
12/16/202038 minutes, 56 seconds
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High Stakes Poker, Dan Bilzerian and more quotes

DEC. 11 POKERCAST RECAP: High Stakes Poker will see the return of Gabe Kaplan and A.J. Benza as hosts of the show next week. Also we have more poker quotes and news about Dan Bilzerian. There's a new O'Mally's Move and Steve Calmy has the Hand of the Week with KQo.
12/10/202046 minutes, 23 seconds
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Poker HOF, Ungar and movies

DEC. 4 POKERCAST RECAP: Poker Hall of Fame nominees sought, Ungar's daughter speaks out, a Casino Royale mistake, Molly's Game rant and another Queen's Gambit item. We complete an O'Mally's Move and Mark Kelly has the Hand of the Week with K-8.
12/3/20201 hour, 3 minutes, 41 seconds
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More famous poker quotes

NOV. 27 POKERCAST RECAP: We have more poker quotes and poker room openings and closings. Plus we have a new O'Mally's Move and a Hand of the Week from Mike Buck with 6-6.
11/25/202049 minutes, 45 seconds
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WSOP Main Event and Hall of Fame news

NOV. 20 POKERCAST RECAP: There will be a WSOP $10K main event, but it's not what you typically think of when you hear that. And there's only going to be one Poker Hall of Famer announced this year. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Brannen Hough's string of Hands of the Week comes to an end with A-5s.
11/19/202054 minutes, 7 seconds
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Inspirational poker quotes

NOV. 13 POKERCAST RECAP: We find a story with inspirational poker quotes from modern players and we give you more news on poker room reopenings around America. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Brannen Hough's seventh Hand of the Week.  
11/12/202047 minutes, 1 second
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Champ’s tax problems and legislative news

NOV. 6 POKERCAST RECAP: Ex-world champ Jonathan Duhamel owes back taxes in Canada, or does he? Twitch poker accounts are flagged for copyright violations and many casino issues were passed in our favor this last election. We complete the O'Mally's Move and Mr. Hough's sixth Hand of the Week is A-3s.
11/5/202053 minutes, 50 seconds
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High Stakes Poker and online updates

OCT. 30 POKERCAST RECAP: High Stakes Poker is returning in December; online poker event suffers an outage, and a world record is set. We also have more poker-room reopenings, suggest poker strategy books and continue with our Brannen Hough Hands of the Week. This time, he has KK.
10/29/202057 minutes, 7 seconds
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Germany regulates online poker; Grizzle dies

OCT. 23 POKERCAST RECAP: Scott gets interviewed, Germany regulates online poker and Sam Grizzle dies. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and we continue our Brannen Hough Hands of the Week with A-Q.
10/22/202051 minutes, 39 seconds
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Epiphanies, bots, hackers and an auction

OCT. 16 POKERCAST RECAP: We have another Cosenza Epiphany this week, plus we learn about the measures America's Cardroom takes to combat bots. Also, in other parts of the poker world, hackers are playing tourneys using our data as prizes, and the late Mike Sexton's belongings will be auctioned for his charity, Poker Gives. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and our Hand of the Week is 7-6 suited.
10/15/202049 minutes
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Postle sues and MPT struggles

OCT. 9 POKERCAST RECAP: Mike Postle is suing defendants, Midway Poker Tour struggles out of the gate and we have our weekly reopenings. Also, we complete an O'Mally's Move and Brennan Hough has the second of eight poker Hands of the Week for us with 7-7.
10/8/20201 hour, 4 seconds
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PokerStars founder free, Michigan online poker, RaiseItUp

OCT. 2 POKERCAST RECAP: PokerStars' founder is free after a plea bargain; Michigan may get online poker this season, and it's International #RaiseItUp Day, which encourages players to curb abuse at the poker table. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Brannen Hough has the Hand of the Week. 
10/1/202050 minutes, 25 seconds
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Galfond gets into Postle case, Moon dies, Booth found

SEPT. 25 POKERCAST RECAP: After some social media fireworks, poker pro Phil Galfond has decided to throw his hat into the ring to try to decipher if Mike Postle cheated. Also, 2009 WSOP runner-up Darvin Moon died during surgery and pro Brad Booth was found after being reported missing. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and he provides a wild Hand of the Week for us, too.
9/24/202056 minutes, 37 seconds
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Stones settles, Postle shocks

SEPT. 18 POKERCAST RECAP: Stones Gambling Hall settles its lawsuit regarding Mike Postle, who also has some "shocking" news. Negreanu loses a WSOP bet, we have more poker-room reopenings and Part II of Jonovan's Hand of the Week.
9/17/202050 minutes, 32 seconds
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Chris turns 50 and we recap the WSOP online series

SEPT. 11 POKERCAST RECAP: Chris turns 50 and puts the future of the show in doubt! We also recap the WSOP.com online poker series and remember Mike Sexton, who died this week of cancer. We also have an update on poker room reopenings, we complete an O'Mally's Move and Jonovan O. has the Hand of the Week. 
9/10/202042 minutes, 23 seconds
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Poker series are back; sad Sexton news

SEPT. 4 POKERCAST RECAP: The first mid-major poker series ran since Covid and it was quite successful. Plus we have sad news to report about Mike Sexton. There's a new O'Mally's Move and Vincent F. has the Hand of the Week with A-Q at the World Series of Poker. 
9/3/202046 minutes, 41 seconds
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Poker profiling, frozen accounts and AI

AUG. 28 POKERCAST RECAP: Labeling pros online to protect the poker ecosystem, another pro's bank account is frozen and will AI ever conquer human emotion? We have more poker room reopenings and we complete an O'Mally's Move. Matt H. has the Hand of the Week and it's PLO.
8/27/202057 minutes, 46 seconds
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WSOP.com series recap

AUG. 21 POKERCAST RECAP: Scott is back playing on PokerStars' play site, we have a comprehensive report on the WSOP.com series, online gambling revenue is up and we have a new O'Mally's Move. Stephen Johnston has A-A in the Hand of the Week.
8/20/202046 minutes, 59 seconds
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Poker updates, Seidel and Ooka Luka

AUG. 14 POKERCAST RECAP: Tournament series are returning; Erik Seidel gets some guff and we chat about Norman Chad's Ooka Luka videos. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Peter K. has the poker Hand of the Week with A-K.
8/13/202051 minutes, 41 seconds
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Poker player missing and a world record

AUG. 7 POKERCAST RECAP: Poker pro Brad Booth is missing; there's an online poker site that allows voice chat; a world record for chip-stacking is broken, and a suspect has been found in the Michigan pro player slaying. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Ross B. has the Hand of the Week with K-K.
8/6/202044 minutes, 45 seconds
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Negreanu loses it again

JULY 31 POKERCAST RECAP: Daniel Negreanu loses it again; a poker player turns up dead in Michigan; more lawsuit news, and Facebook enters the AI poker realm. We complete an O'Mally's Move and AUPT champ Jaime Haletky has the Hand of the Week.
7/30/20201 hour, 6 minutes, 6 seconds
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WSOP Online stalled

JULY 24 POKERCAST RECAP: The WSOP Online series was stalled by a critical bug; the poker flasher gets probation and a 1-year-old gets a poker-themed birthday party. Plus, we have a new O'Mally's Move and Matt Hayward has a pot-limit Omaha Hand of the Week for us.  
7/23/202039 minutes, 20 seconds
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Parking lot poker and Ivey settles with Borgata

JULY 17 POKERCAST RECAP: A player wins a World Series of Poker online bracelet while in a parking lot; Ivey settles with Borgata, and Aussie poker players are fined for COVID violations. Plus, we recap more poker room reopenings-reclosings, complete an O'Mally's Move and Thomas F. has the Hand of the Week with K-K.
7/16/20201 hour, 1 minute, 18 seconds
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Cheating concerns for WSOP?

JULY 10 POKERCAST RECAP: With the WSOP.com online poker series under way, some are asking what the likelihood of cheating is. Also, the Poker Brat is trying to sell his house and he's getting roasted for it. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and O'Mally has our Hand of the Week, too, with A-A.
7/9/202051 minutes, 2 seconds
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Cheating journalist and more reopenings

JULY 3 POKERCAST RECAP: A journalist uses a bot to cheat players then writes about it. Plus, we have more poker room reopenings, we complete an O'Mally's Move and Dave M. has the Hand of the Week with 10-7.
7/2/202049 minutes, 54 seconds
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Poker book, lawsuit and reopenings

JUNE 26 POKERCAST RECAP: A poker book, a lawsuit and reopening plans for poker rooms. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and we have an Omaha Hand of the Week from David Brown.
6/25/202056 minutes, 9 seconds
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RIP Mrs. Cosenza

JUNE 19 POKERCAST RECAP: Chris remembers his mom. We also learn PokerStars will have its Home Games feature available for mobile apps now, so a big win for our PAIPS series, and we update you on poker room reopenings. We also get to complete an O'Mally's Move and Jonovan O. has our Hand of the Week.
6/19/202057 minutes, 54 seconds
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Our 15th Anniversary

JUNE 12 POKERCAST RECAP: It's our 15th anniversary! Plus we have WSOP news, more reopenings, a new O'Mally's Move and Mark Kelly has the Hand of the Week.
6/11/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 46 seconds
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Postle case dismissed

JUNE 5 POKERCAST RECAP: The case against Mike Postle and Stones was dismissed, Dan Cates responds to his scandal and we have more reopenings. We also complete O'Mally's Move and Vincent F. has the HOTW.
6/4/202052 minutes, 57 seconds
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More room openings and a cheating scandal?

MAY 29 POKERCAST RECAP: In our longest show in years, we keep you up to date on the poker-room openings, discuss a new "cheating" scandal, there's a new O'Mally's Move and wait till you hear us destroy a famous Hollywood Hand of the Week. 
5/28/20201 hour, 17 minutes, 3 seconds
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Poker rooms reopen

MAY 22 POKERCAST RECAP: At least 25 poker rooms have reopened or will reopen by the end of the weekend. We have all of the info, plus we complete an O'Mally's Move and Phil N. has a PLO Hand of the Week! 
5/21/202057 minutes, 15 seconds
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Some casinos and poker rooms opening

MAY 15 POKERCAST RECAP: We have more news of casino and poker room openings. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Chris L. has K-Q suited for our Hand of the Week. 
5/14/20201 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
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Some poker rooms opening?

MAY 8 POKERCAST RECAP: Some casinos with poker rooms are opening, but we are skeptical. We also get a nice email from Mike Cantor, a Call the Floor from Phil Norrell, we complete the O'Mally's Move and Jonovan Ottenbacher has 5-5 in the Hand of the Week.
5/7/20201 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
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Sneeze guards, charity and worst poker movies

MAY 1 POKERCAST RECAP: Are sneeze guards the future of live poker? Also some charity work is being done and what do we think of a recent list of worst poker movies ever made? There's a new O'Mally's Move and bitguru has a PAIPS Hand of the Week and it's in NLO!
4/30/20201 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
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WSOP ppd., PPC settled, future of poker

APRIL 24 POKERCAST RECAP: We give you a longer show this week as the WSOP is postponed, the PPC case is settled and we pontificate on what we think poker will be like in the future. Plus, we complete the latest O'Mally's Move and the last of the Vic G. Hands of the Week plays out for us with 6-6 in the small blind.
4/23/20201 hour, 13 minutes, 8 seconds
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Galfond comeback

APRIL 17 POKERCAST RECAP: A mammoth Phil Galfond comeback, sad news from a Florida home game, more charity tourneys and Choose Your Quarantine House are the topics we cover this week in our longer-than-average show. Plus, we have a new O'Mally's Move and another Vic G. Hand of the Week. 
4/16/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 45 seconds
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Molly’s Game, Mike Postle and charity

APRIL 10 POKERCAST RECAP: We have more on Molly's Game, another Mike Postle lawsuit, a charitable player and pro gambler protection. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Vic has another Hand of the Week. 
4/9/202058 minutes, 26 seconds
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Online Spring Series, Postle response, Swap Hold’em

APRIL 3 POKERCAST RECAP: WSOP.com will host a spring series with $4M in guarantees; Mike Postle files his response to the lawsuit, and PokerStars introduces Swap Hold'em. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Vic's Hands of the Week Extravaganza continues.
4/2/202056 minutes, 12 seconds
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Restock hits a half-million fed

FEB. 14 POKERCAST RECAP: Our annual Restock the Shelves food-bank initiative provided more than 112K meals in January to local food banks around the country, thanks to players and poker venues nationwide. In six years, Restock has fed more than 530K people! We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Vic G. returns with a Hand of the Week.
2/13/202045 minutes, 58 seconds
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Coronavirus affecting poker world

FEB. 7 POKERCAST RECAP: Much of the poker world is reacting to the Coronavirus and we have a Mike Postle update. Also, Malcolm O'Mally plays a key role on the show, providing a complete O'Mally's Move and the Hand of the Week. 
2/6/202049 minutes, 49 seconds
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GPI Awards, WSOP schedule and PokerStars

JAN. 31 POKERCAST RECAP: We have more details on the GPI Awards and WSOP schedule, plus there's news regarding PokerStars and Black Friday. A new O'Mally's Move has landed and Mark Kelly has 8-9s in the big blind for our Hand of the Week.
1/29/202051 minutes, 47 seconds
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Pa. online poker thrives, others trying to join

JAN. 24 POKERCAST RECAP: Online poker in Pennsylvania is doing well and we have some legislation making its way through in New York, Nebraska and Kentucky. Plus, we chat about sidebets online, low-limit Vegas and we complete an O'Mally's Move. Mike has the Hand of the Week with KQ in a home game. 
1/23/202050 minutes, 43 seconds
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World Series of Poker news and GPI update

JAN. 17 POKERCAST RECAP: We have World Series schedule news and an update to the Global Poker Index Award selection process. Plus, we chat about how to get players to a poker room at specific hours, Restock the Shelves, the upcoming AUPT at Vee Quiva, our poker cruise schedule and a new O'Mally's Move. Matt Easterbrook's second Hand of the Week sees him with a suited Q-10 in the big blind.
1/16/202052 minutes, 35 seconds
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Poker predictions and other news

JAN. 10 POKERCAST RECAP: We discuss poker predictions for 2020, plus poker goodwill and a Mike Postle update. Also, we learn O'Mally's Move and Matt E. has A-J for the Hand of the Week.
1/10/202042 minutes, 58 seconds
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More poker accolades and WSOP events

JAN. 3 POKERCAST RECAP: The Global Poker Index announces its players of the year and the WSOP drips out some more schedule news. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Len Miller has an interesting Hand of the Week.
1/3/202048 minutes, 59 seconds
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Another doubleshot of poker-hand analysis

DEC. 27 POKERCAST RECAP: Chris and Scott take a look at two hands played by longtime fan and often-submitter Vic Galante. We will return to our normal format next episode.
12/26/201937 minutes, 23 seconds
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Doubleshot of poker-hand analysis

Given it's the holiday season and the poker news is slow, we decided to dedicate this shorter show to a pair of Hands of the Week from one of our most dedicated listeners.
12/20/201930 minutes, 17 seconds
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WSOP announces dates for 51st series

DEC. 13 POKERCAST RECAP: The World Series of Poker has announced the dates for its 51st series, another cheating scandal is in the news and poker lost another important figure, Mike Gainey, who died after a long illness. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Vic G. has the Hand of the Week.
12/12/201955 minutes, 16 seconds
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Things to be “thankful” for in poker

DEC. 6 POKERCAST RECAP: We have yet again more poker awards news, plus we explore what poker players should be "thankful" for this year. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and a Hand of the Week from some guy named Vic. 
12/4/20191 hour, 48 seconds
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Negreanu reps a new site

Daniel Negreanu has signed with a new poker site and we discuss a piece that has a few suggestions to make tournaments better. Also, we complete an O'Mally's Move and Jonovan Ottenbacher has the Hand of the Week, 5-4 on the button. 
11/27/201957 minutes, 14 seconds
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Ante Up Winter Classic

Ken Sumner wins the AUPT main event at Wild Horse Pass in Arizona. We also discuss the Venetian "drawing" tournament again and wonder if an opportunity was indeed missed. Doc Frank has the Hand of the Week.
11/21/201945 minutes, 20 seconds
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Deep Stack Charity Classic

NOV. 15 POKERCAST RECAP: Scott went to the Deep Stack Charity Classic at the Isle in South Florida, a clerical error takes away the WSOP POY title from Daniel Negreanu and the AUPT event at Wild Horse Pass in Arizona is under way. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Matt Hayward has the Hand of the Week.
11/14/201956 minutes, 10 seconds
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Yang promotes online poker regulation

We have lots of Ante Up events to promote, but somewhere inside all of those items is a news report about Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang being for federal regulation of poker. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and Vic is back with a Hand of the Week.
11/7/201944 minutes, 52 seconds
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PokerCast of the Seas

Scott interviews a few Ante Up PokerCast fans aboard our Ante Up Poker Cruise. Our regular show returns next week.
11/2/201955 minutes, 51 seconds
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A Daniel Negreanu Poker Tour?

It's our Oct. 25 show and we discuss Daniel Negreanu's idea of a new tournament series, though it's not clear if this would be a tour. We also find some controversy in the deaf poker community and we complete an O'Mally's Move.
10/24/201956 minutes, 51 seconds
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We were nominated!

Our PokerCast was nominated for Best Content Provider by GulfCoastPoker.net. We also have a minor update to the Postle debacle and a new O'Mally's Move. The show is capped with Sean Hamstra's Hand of the Week, K-10 in the small blind.
10/17/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 52 seconds
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Cheating allegations in California

We use broad strokes to discuss the alleged cheating scandal that has hit the poker world in California. 
10/10/201957 minutes, 20 seconds
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AUPT at Jamul, Part II

Scott returns from the successful Ante Up Poker Tour Sweetwater Series. Also, the parent companies of Paddy Poker and PokerStars have merged. Plus we chat about the Venetian's controversial tourney. 
10/3/201944 minutes, 35 seconds
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AUPT at Jamul Casino

Scott gives a report from the Ante Up Sweetwater Series, an Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Jamul Casino just outside San Diego. We also discuss the recent sale of the Rio and what it means to the World Series of Poker.
9/27/201953 minutes, 58 seconds
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Sept. 20 PokerCast Recap

We chat about the upcoming Ante Up Poker Tour Series at Jamul Casino in San Diego, bots wreaking havoc on investing in online poker and Phil Ivey is in the news again.
9/18/201954 minutes, 53 seconds
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Survivor, PokerStars and more

We chat about Ronnie Bardah on Survivor, PokerStars sports betting and revisit our Call the Floor from last week. We also complete an O'Mally's Move and Ante Up Ambassador Michael Young has the Hand of The Week.
9/13/201952 minutes, 22 seconds
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Poker winnings and poker songs

Apparently, some people care about the true winnings players have on the tournament circuit. Do we? And, that old chestnut of ranking the greatest poker song of all time has returned, so we weigh in. We also have a new O'Mally's Move and a fine Hand of the Week.
9/5/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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Recap of AUPT at Atlantis in Reno

The Ante Up Poker Tour at Atlantis Casino in Reno has concluded and Scott has a report.
8/29/201956 minutes, 32 seconds
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AUPT at Reno’s Atlantis Casino

Scott has all kinds of stories from our ongoing Ante Up Poker Tour series at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. Plus, we announce our new website is up and running! And we have a new O'Mally's Move! And Jon Urban has the Hand of the Week with A-A.
8/23/201955 minutes, 14 seconds
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Poker news of all sorts

We discuss our upcoming AUPT series in Reno and there are legal woes for some players in the poker world. Plus, we have a big announcement.
8/16/201958 minutes, 7 seconds
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Ante Up Poker Cruise Recap

We have a shortened show as Scott discusses the Ante Up Poker Cruise.
8/9/201936 minutes, 29 seconds
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Ante Up Worlds Part III

Our new Ante Up world champ is Josh Prager. We also chat about late registration.
8/2/20191 hour, 23 seconds
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Ante Up Worlds Part II

Scott wins the HORSE title at the Ante Up World Championship at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California.
7/25/201959 minutes, 58 seconds
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Ante Up Worlds Part I

Our Ante Up World Championship is just about halfway over at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California, plus lots happened at the WSOP.
7/19/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 57 seconds
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Poker this and that

The Ante Up World Championship is under way at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California, plus we recap some more World Series of Poker events.
7/12/201956 minutes, 39 seconds
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Poker TDA and more

Scott recaps his Poker TDA experience, plus we update you on the WSOP.
7/5/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 23 seconds
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Poker TDA and WSOP news

Scott is headed to Vegas for this weekend's Poker TDA Summit, we update you on the WSOP and Caesars may get sold finally.
6/28/20191 hour, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
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The Mouth, Stars and more stars

The Mouth is back in the poker content business, PokerStars gets its name on a Pennsylvania poker room and there are a ton of big names making noise at the World Series of Poker.
6/21/201951 minutes, 33 seconds
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Scott’s poker betrayal

Scott betrays his local poker buds to play in a different home game.
6/14/201953 minutes, 46 seconds
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The long show

In one of our longest shows in years, we chat about YouTube, Jeopardy and the World Series of Poker.
6/7/20191 hour, 15 minutes, 9 seconds
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Ante Up Worlds and Acey-Deucey

Scott plays Acey-Deucey with the in-laws again, our Ante Up Worlds details are out.
5/31/201950 minutes, 15 seconds
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Tips for WSOP rookies

Ante Up friend Bernard Lee has tips for those who are experiencing the World Series of Poker for the first time.
5/24/20191 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
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Calling it quits?

With all of these once-great TV shows going off the air this week, we ponder what it's going to take for our PokerCast to call it quits.
5/17/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 50 seconds
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Texas poker update

We discuss the poker situation in Houston. Also, inexplicably, Kim Kardashian makes it onto the show.
5/10/201954 minutes, 36 seconds
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The Magician and the WSOP

Antonio Esfandiari beats Kevin Hart in the ring and we chat about some more WSOP news.
5/3/201959 minutes, 50 seconds
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Poker cruise stories

The poker cruise is over and Scott said it went flawless, plus Pennsylvania is ready to launch online poker in July.
4/26/201959 minutes, 33 seconds
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Brunson honored

Doyle Brunson wins a lifetime achievement award, a poker guy crushes Jeopardy and yet another rumor is out there that Caesars is selling the Rio.
4/19/201943 minutes, 43 seconds
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HOTW extravaganza

With Scott bouncing around the Italian countryside this week, we recorded this show two weeks ago and dedicated it to a pair of Hands of the Week.
4/12/201947 minutes, 12 seconds
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Another AUPT announcement!

The Ante Up Poker Tour will visit Jamul Casino near San Diego on Sept. 20-29 plus Scott chats about our winner at the AUPT at Vee Quiva.
4/5/20191 hour, 32 seconds
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AUPT still at Vee Quiva

Great things are happening at our AUPT event at Vee Quiva in Phoenix. And we discuss a 22-player chop in Las Vegas.
3/29/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 46 seconds
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AUPT at Vee Quiva

Scott celebrates his birthday by heading to Vee Quiva near Phoenix for our latest Ante Up Poker Tour series.
3/22/201944 minutes, 9 seconds
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Awards, legislation and fines

We chat about a new awards show that combines American and European poker awards, online poker possibilities in Michigan and West Virginia and a poker fine in Philadelphia.
3/14/201952 minutes, 53 seconds
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Lots of poker fighting

From Twitter poker fights, to physical poker fights to legal poker fights, we have it all covered on this week's show.
3/7/20190
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Massey, Ivey and Nelson

What do Aaron Massey, Phil Ivey and Willie Nelson have in common? They are all mentioned in this week's poker cast. Plus we complete an O'Mally's Move.
2/28/20190
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Jamul Casino and poker roles

Jamul Casino's poker room near San Diego is open and Scott was one of the bounties at the opening tournament. We also discuss poker roles in movies, given that it's Oscar week!
2/21/20190
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Cinderella story and Restock

The AUPT title goes to a guy who made the field through a $25 satellite. Plus, Restock the Shelves breaks a record.
2/13/20190
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AUPT and Eli Elezra

The Ante Up Poker Tour is at Tampa Bay Downs this week and we discuss poker pro Eli Elezra's turbulent times.
2/7/20190
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Daniel Negreanu news

Popular poker pro Daniel Negreanu makes the news twice this week and the stories are polarizing.
1/31/20190
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Betty White home game

To celebrate her 97th birthday, comedic actress Betty White hosted her home game, where they "play for blood!"
1/24/20190
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RIP Gavin Smith

Our friend Gavin Smith died unexpectedly this week so we remember our fondest moments with him. Also, the WSOP releases more schedule info and the DOJ gives us some bad news.
1/17/20190
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No more amateur players?

Celebrity player Norm MacDonald has been quoted as saying the line between pro poker player and amateur has been blurred.
1/10/20190
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AUPT schedule

Our AUPT schedule is firming up nicely, but Michigan sees its lame-duck governor veto an online gambling bill.
1/3/20190
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50th WSOP

We look at some of the events of the upcoming 50th WSOP in Las Vegas.
12/27/20180
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Youth poker tournaments?

A couple of stories in the news involve poker players with ethical and legal ramifications.
12/20/20180
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Poker room closures

We discuss a recent article about why poker rooms closed in Vegas.
12/13/20180
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Remembering Thor

We remember the Godfather of Norwegian poker, Thor Hansen, who died of cancer this week at the age of 71.
12/6/201855 minutes, 59 seconds
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Vegas meetup

Scott meets up with our Minnesota Ambassador to play a little poker at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.
11/29/20180
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Top 10 Turkey Day guests

We imagine our Top 10 poker players, real or fictional, that we'd invite to Thanksgiving dinner.
11/21/20180
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Possible casino merger

We chat about the possible merger between Caesars and MGM and the ramifications for poker.
11/15/20180
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Recaps of AUPT and election

We review the Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Pearl River Resort and reflect on the election results as pertaining to gaming.
11/8/20180
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Ante Up Poker Cruise

Scott records aboard the Ante Up Poker Cruise and interviews Ante Up strategy columnist Willy Neuman.
11/2/20180
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Ante Up events galore

Scott will be on the Ante Up Poker Cruise next week and then head to the Ante Up Poker Tour at Pearl River in Mississippi.
10/25/20180
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A poker docu-series and election season

PokerGo has a new docu-series we preview, plus it's election season.
10/18/20180
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Poker and chess?

There is a publicity stunt with Daniel Negreanu and Liv Boree that involves marrying poker with chess.
10/11/20180
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Poker debate

Chris and Scott debate random poker hot-button topics. Plus, we complete an O'Mally's Move.
10/5/20180
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Big pot, big mistake

A player loses a huge pot on Live at the Bike when he intentionally exposes a card and doesn't have the best hand.
9/27/20180
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Texas poker

Scott visits one of the new Texas poker clubs and Chip Jett wins our AUPT event at the Venetian Las Vegas.
9/21/20180
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Rounders turns 20

Chris' favorite movie turns 20 years old this week so we celebrate with some trivia.
9/13/20180
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Hendon Mob news

Hendon Mob will allow some players to delete their results page from the website, or even allow nicknames. Also, we discuss the WPT Women in Poker Summit
9/7/20180
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AUPT at Atlantis

Scott returns from Reno with a recap of our very successful Ante Up Poker Tour event at the Atlantis Casino.
8/30/20180
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AUPT in Reno

Scott reports from the Ante Up Poker Tour series at the Atlantis Casino in Reno.
8/23/20180
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Another podcast dies

The Two Plus Two poker podcast ends its run after 499 episodes.
8/15/20180
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Vince Van Patten and the Magician

A player jackpot fund, a poker movie with Vince Van Patten and a poker boxing match with Antonio Esfandiari highlight our show.
8/9/20180
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AUWC wrapup

We wrap up coverage of our Ante Up World Championship and look ahead to our AUPT at Atlantis Casino in Reno.
8/2/20180
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More AUWC updates

Scott has a better week at the Ante Up World Championship.
7/26/20180
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World recaps

Scott is at our Ante Up World Championship and we recap the end of the WSOP.
7/19/20180
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Ante Up Worlds under way

Our Ante Up World Championship has begun at Thunder Valley in California.
7/11/20180
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Poker HOF nominees

We chat about the latest Poker Hall of Fame nominees and recap some WSOP stories.
7/5/20180
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WSOP stories and a new alliance

There are some great WSOP stories this week, plus the Poker Players Alliance has new owners and a new name, Poker Alliance.
6/28/20180
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Ante Up Poker Media’s 10-year anniversary

We celebrate 10 years as a poker media company this week.
6/21/20180
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Doyle retires

On our show's 13th anniversary, we discuss Doyle Brunson retiring from poker.
6/15/20180
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WSOP updates

We take a look at some of the early World Series of Poker events.
6/7/20180
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WSOPC schedule

The World Series of Poker Circuit has released its latest schedule with new buy-in amounts and starting stacks, too.
5/31/20180
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WSOP changes

We discuss the changes to the upcoming WSOP, plus Jesus apologizes.
5/24/20180
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Sports-betting and poker cruising

We discuss the ramifications of the SCOTUS ruling on sports-betting and announce our 2019 poker cruise schedule, which takes us through the Panama Canal.
5/17/20180
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MGM National Harbor

Scott visits MGM National Harbor and Gordon Vayo sues PokerStars.
5/10/20180
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Star Wars Day

It's Star Wars Day, so of course we talk about Sabacc! We also chat about Taiwanese Poker and announce who will be inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame.
5/3/20180
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Online poker news

People playing online while playing live, states combining player pools and countries banning online poker.
4/26/20180
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ABC poker

We took our poker cruise to the ABC islands.
4/22/20180
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New York poker rooms

Scott visits two new rooms in Upstate New York.
4/11/20180
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Scott is a poker celebrity?

Scott is at Thunder Valley as a poker celebrity for the opening of its new poker room.
4/4/20180
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A pair of AUPT champs

The Ante Up Poker Tour crowned two champions this past weekend, once in Arizona and one in Mississippi.
3/29/20180
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Busy weekend for Ante Up

We have two AUPT events this weekend.
3/22/20180
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Cruising to Mexico

Chris co-hosts with a special guest aboard the most recent Ante Up Poker Cruise.
3/14/20180
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X-22 dies

Paul Magriel, the backgammon genius and poker player responsible for the M ratio, dies at the age of 71.
3/7/20180
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Always bet on black

A poker player in the U.K. bets all of his $60K winnings from a high roller on the roulette wheel.
3/1/20180
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We’re talking deals

Should players be allowed to agree to lose a title to someone?
2/22/20180
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No noms for us!

Ante Up and its friends fail to be nominated for American Poker Awards, again!
2/15/20180
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Are mixed games dying?

A recent poker article asks this very question so we discuss the possibility.
2/8/20180
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APA shows us some love

The American Poker Awards has our PokerCast and Ante Up Poker Tour on a short list of possible nominations for this year's awards.
2/1/20180
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More BBJ talk

Our conversation about bad-beat jackpots spurs a ton of feedback so we have to revisit it.
1/25/20180
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Greatest poker hand ever?

Comedian Kevin Hart is involved in a cash game hand that has the poker world all abuzz.
1/11/20180
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Selbst quits, Negreanu loses

Vanessa Selbst quits poker and Daniel Negreanu loses money on the circuit for a second straight year.
1/4/20180
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Molly’s Game

Scott reviews the "poker" movie, Molly's Game.
12/28/20170
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WSOP schedule news

The World Series of Poker has announced dates and schedule info for its 2018 tournament series in Las Vegas.
12/21/20170
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Ft. Lauderdale Cruise

Ante Up Strategy Columnist Brent Philbin fills in for Chris as he and Scott record from the Atlantic Ocean.
12/15/20170
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Web shows and new AUPT stop

We chat about a new poker web show and announce a new AUPT stop at Vee Quiva in Arizona.
12/7/20170
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Wire Act revisited?

Two senators are asking the DOJ to revisit the Wire Act and we aren't happy about it.
11/29/20170
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Floyd Mayweather and cryptocurrency

Floyd Mayweather joins a poker app and cryptocurrency is in the news again.
11/22/20170
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Fan submissions

Our listeners tell us some of the cool things they do in their home games.
11/16/20170
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AUPT Pearl River and Jesus

Scott recaps the AUPT event at Pearl River and we chat about Chris "Jesus" Ferguson winning WSOP POY.
11/8/20170
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Online poker in Pa.

Online poker is headed to Pennsylvania, plus are poker results sites bad for taxes?
11/2/20170
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AUPT NorCal Classic recap

Scott recaps our AUPT event at Thunder Valley, then is headed to Mississippi for our Pearl River Open.
10/26/20170
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AUPT NorCal Classic

Scott reports from the Ante Up Poker Tour's NorCal Classic at Thunder Valley in California.
10/19/20170
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Listener feedback

We respond to your responses.
10/12/20170
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Las Vegas tragedy

We chat about the recent tragedy in Las Vegas.
10/4/20170
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Overlay questions

We discuss what Gardens Casino did recently to avoid an overlay on its $1M guarantee.
9/27/20170
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Call the Floor’s Elliott Schecter

With Chris on the mainland, Scott hosts the show with Call the Floor's Elliott Schecter.
9/23/20170
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Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc on poker author.
9/15/20170
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Odd poker news

A porn-collecting priest and a self-defecator highlight the poker stories this week.
9/7/20170
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Cuban poker cruise

We do a brief show from the ship on our Cuban poker cruise.
8/30/20170
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Poker destinations

A recent article has us discussing the rankings of poker destinations in the United States.
8/24/20170
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Texas poker

Poker clubs are popping up all over Texas.
8/16/20170
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We have a world champ!

Jonathan George has won the Ante Up World Championship at Thunder Valley!
8/11/20170
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Ante Up Worlds

Scott recaps the events thus far for the Ante Up World Championship at Thunder Valley.
8/3/20170
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Scott at Thunder Valley

Scott's at Thunder Valley for the Ante Up World Championship.
7/29/20170
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Landau dies, WSOP recap

Chris makes two royals in three hands, Martin Landau of Rounders dies and we recap the WSOP.
7/19/20170
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HOF nominations

We discuss the latest Poker Hall of Fame nominations and recap the past week at the World Series of Poker.
7/13/20170
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TDA Summit

Scott recaps his trip to Vegas for the Poker TDA Summit.
7/6/20170
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Chris wins PAIPS title

Chris plays in the Limit Hold'em PAIPS event and takes it down.
6/28/20170
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Kid Poker documentary

Chris reviews the documentary on Daniel Negreanu and the boys recap the WSOP.
6/22/20170
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Poker comedies

Chris Parnell stars in a new six-episode comedy called Poker Nights on Poker Central.
6/15/20170
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PAIPS and WSOP

Chris plays in the PAIPS series and we learn Doyle Brunson wants to play in a WSOP event.
6/8/20170
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WSOP prop bet

The World Series of Poker has started and Daniel Negreanu thinks he can win three bracelets, so be bet Ben Lamb that he would.
6/1/20170
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Deep Stack Charity Classic

As always, Scott has some knee-slappers from the best charity poker event in Florida.
5/25/20170
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November Nine no more

We are back from our long poker cruise and vacation around Europe and we discuss the elimination of the November Nine, among other things.
5/18/20170
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HOTWs Part 4

This is the fourth of four consecutive episodes dedicated entirely to Hands of the Week.
4/13/20170
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HOTWs Part 3

This is the third of four consecutive episodes dedicated entirely to Hands of the Week.
4/13/20170
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HOTWs Part 2

This is the second of four consecutive episodes dedicated entirely to Hands of the Week.
4/13/20170
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HOTWs Part 1

This is the first of four consecutive episodes dedicated entirely to Hands of the Week.
4/13/20170
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AUPT Pearl River

Scott returns from another successful Ante Up Poker Tour stop at Pearl River Resort in Mississippi.
4/6/20170
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Chris is back!

Chris returns from a successful Ante Up Poker Cruise and has some stories to share!
3/30/20170
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Ante Up Poker Cruise

Chris flies solo aboard the Ante Up Poker Cruise without Scott and interviews our PRM Ramze, who will be our Cuba guide in August.
3/25/20170
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Poker is down in Nevada

Poker continues to lose revenue year over year in Nevada, how concerned are we?
3/16/20170
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Poker cruise to Cuba?

It looks like Ante Up Poker Cruises may be sailing to Cuba from Tampa on Aug. 26. Please stay tuned for details!
3/11/20170
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PAIPS anyone?

Chris tries like hell to play in PAIPS and can't make it happen, but he re-learns about the tough road of play-money poker.
3/2/20170
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More random poker news

Scott lets us know there is a poker scene in the Oscar-nominated movie Hell or High Water, plus we have a poker cruise update.
2/23/20170
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Ask Scott 5 questions

Like we did with Chris in October, we ask Scott five questions to get to know him better.
2/16/20170
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Random poker thoughts

Scott returns from Ireland, our Restock the Shelves number was 88K-plus and we discuss what the gambling age should be.
2/11/20170
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Ego at the table

Chris discusses how ego at the poker table can hurt your bankroll.
2/2/20170
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WSOP, APA and Doyle

The World Series of Poker has some unique events on this year's schedule, the American Poker Association has new categories and Doyle gets into another HOF.
1/26/20170
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Restock recap

Our Restock the Shelves event, by early estimates, was a big success. Also, Chris has stories from Gambit's home game.
1/19/20170
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Human vs. Computer Part II

Artificial intelligence is catching up in the poker world, beating pros at no-limit hold'em now. Plus, how to you approach playing against new players in a home game?
1/12/20170
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PPC troubles

The PPC Tour is facing some trouble after allegedly not paying players correctly in Aruba.
1/4/20170
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2017 anti-wish list

A recent online article points out seven poker things that should disappear in 2017 and we discuss them.
12/29/20160
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WSOP dates

The World Series of Poker released the dates of its 2017 schedule, plus we debate about an article that names the four best poker scenes in movie history.
12/22/20160
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Current events

We chat about poker news from around America, including attorney generals looking for Trump to ban online gambling.
12/15/20160
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GPL wraps up, plus an HOF idea

The first Global Poker League finished recently and we discuss its affect. Plus, do we need a Poker Industry HOF?
12/8/20160
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100 Ante Up Issues

We celebrate 100 issues of Ante Up, Your Poker Magazine!
11/23/20160
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Tampa-Cozumel Poker Cruise

We come to you from the Gulf of Mexico during our highly successful Ante Up Poker Cruise.
11/19/20160
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AUPT recap

Scott recaps our Ante Up Poker Tour event in Mississippi, plus we complete an O'Mally's Move.
11/9/20160
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AUPT and WSOP updates

Scott is at our AUPT event at Pearl River in Mississippi and Tommy Gun wins the WSOP!
11/3/20160
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WSOP hand and Ivey judgement

There's a hand from the WSOP main event that has everyone talking, including us, plus the federal judge ruled on Phil Ivey vs. Borgata.
10/27/20160
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HOF inductees and Restock

Todd Brunson and Carlos Mortensen are headed to the Poker HOF, plus we have a date for our third annual Restock the Shelves!
10/20/20160
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Ask Chris 5 Questions

It's a slow news cycle so Scott decides to ask Chris five questions to get to know his poker mind a little better.
10/13/20160
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Ohio poker rooms

We chat about Scott's recent travels to most of the poker rooms in Ohio.
10/6/20160
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Scott goes to G2E

Scott is in Vegas for some Ante Up meetings and hits G2E, too.
9/29/20160
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November Niner success

Why do November Niners seem to have remarkable poker success AFTER making the NN?
9/22/20160
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Poker HOF nominees

We discuss the people who have been nominated for this year's class of inductees into the Poker Hall of Fame.
9/15/20160
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Cruise and AUPT Sandia recap

We recap our cruise and our Ante Up Poker Tour event at Sandia Casino in New Mexico.
9/7/20160
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Alaskan poker cruise

We check in during our Alaskan poker cruise.
9/6/20160
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California online poker

We discuss the online poker legislation problems in California and the Portland poker clubs' issues with dealers.
8/24/20160
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Ante Up Home Game

We have some thoughts and stories from last week's home game.
8/18/20160
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AUPT Worlds

Scott returns from the Ante Up World Championship with a recap, plus we chat about the mayor who allegedly played strip poker.
8/11/20160
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Trump Taj Mahal closing

Scott reports from the Ante Up World Championship at Thunder Valley in California and we chat about the Trump Taj Mahal closing for good.
8/4/20160
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Ante Up World Championship

Scott is in California for our Ante Up World Championship at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, plus a NLF player's poker game gets robbed.
7/28/20160
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Chicago Joe wins AUPTOS

Our very own Chicago Joe Giertuga wins our first Ante Up Poker Tour Online Series Main Event. Plus we recap the WSOP and its November Nine.
7/20/20160
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AnteUpPokerRoom.Com launches!

Our new subscription online poker room has launched and our first online AUPT event is running!
7/14/20160
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Poker ethics committee

Do we need a poker ethics committee and how would we enforce it?
7/7/20160