PokerNews Podcast: Koon Gets WSOP Monkey Off His Back, Engel & Bronshtein Win Big
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On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway come to you from the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
They bring you up to speed on all the big stories and winners from the series including recent GGPoker Ambassador Jason Koon getting the bracelet money off his back and a former WSOP Main Event champ claiming the Mixed Game Festival $30,000 Platinum Pass.
They also chat about early champs bolstered by behind-the-scenes interviews with winners including Koon, Ari Engel, and Yuval Bronshtein. Plus, they chat with online crusher Henri 'buttonclickr' Puustinen, who is considered one of the best heads-up players in the world.
Big thanks to the special sponsor this week in Elite Chip Care, which you can learn more about here.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:24 | Welcome to the show |
| 01:28 | Sponsor: Elite Chip Care |
| 02:20 | WSOP $25K Heads-Up Championship crowns a winner |
| 02:46 | One of online poker’s best makes final four |
| 04:42 | Interview w/ Henri 'buttonclickr' Puustinen |
| 07:10 | Jason Koon gets the bracelet monkey off his back |
| 09:20 | Winner interview w/ Jason Koon |
| 13:30 | Phil Hellmuth comes up short of bracelet No. 16 |
| 15:15 | Ari Engel captures second career bracelet after heads-up marathon |
| 17:15 | Winner interview w/ Ari Engel |
| 20:00 | Yuval Bronshtein goes from career low to high – in five days! |
| 21:35 | Winner interview w/ Yuval Bronshtein |
| 28:10 | Greg Raymer wins Mixed Games Festival Platinum Pass |
| 30:56 | Sponsor: GGPoker |
Plan for the WSOP
Remember, during the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP), which runs Thursday, September 30 through Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, we'll be bringing you three episodes of the PokerNews Podcast each week!
New episodes are slated to be released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday bringing you all the latest from the 2021 WSOP along with interviews straight from the tournament floor!
Check out our 2021 WSOP Hub here!
Tell us who you want to hear from. Let us know what you think of the show — tweet about the podcast using #PNPod, and be sure to follow Sarah Herring, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway on Twitter.
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