PokerNews Podcast: WPT's Lynn Gilmartin on New Film Career, Pregnancy & More
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt, Sarah Herring, and Chad Holloway discuss the series of dramas that plagued the WPT Venetian including the seat draw controversy that had Jared Jaffee exploding on Twitter and the tweet from Fedor Holz proclaiming a “Severe Emergency” for Roland Rokita. The team discusses their views on Matt Savage’s ruling and how the tournament ultimately played out.
Plus, an update on the Fedor Holz vs Limitless Challenge, the huge scores in the SuperMillions on GGpoker, the ongoing saga with Vanessa Kade, and more.
Finally, guest Lynn Gilmartin shares about her new career in film and television, her pregnancy, her marriage, and the latest from the World Poker Tour as she views it down under.
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 |
| 01:45 | Chad’s Run at WPT Venetian |
| 05:28 | Controversy erupts, Jaffee not pleased |
| 14:45 | Roland Rokita in hospital before play started? |
| 20:35 | Qing Liu beats Joe McKeehen heads-up for the title |
| 22:30 | Elite Chip Care Ad |
| 23:02 | Fedor Holz vs. Limitless update |
| 26:00 | Ben Ward wins absolutely massive SuperMillions |
| 27:25 | Vanessa Kade vs GGPoker update |
| 28:44 | Sponsor: GGPoker |
| 29:35 | Ludovic Geilich wins GGPoker High Roller $25k for $635k |
| 31:52 | Lynn Gilmartin joins the Podcast |
| 33:18 | Being in Australia since June of last year |
| 35:00 | Tying the knot w/ poker pro Angel Guillen |
| 39:30 | Becoming a film actress |
| 44:30 | Is a presenter similar to being an actor? |
| 48:55 | Life’s Good – Positive thinking |
| 51:05 | Expecting her first child |
| 56:53 | Pivoting w/ sale of WPT |
| 1:00:00 | Delayed WPT final tables playing out soon |
| 1:05:55 | Is poker happening in Australia? |
| 01:12:47 | Inaugural MICOOP wraps up, huge success |
| 01:19:13 | OddsChecker US |
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