PokerNews Podcast: WSOP Kicks Off, WPT Wraps Up
The World Series of Poker is in full swing! Sarah Herring and [Removed:139] break down what happened in the first couple days of what's already been an action-packed WSOP.
Sarah is still in Barcelona, she takes a look at Martin Jacobson's run in the 888poker LIVE Main Event.
Jeff was a part of the broadcast for the $10k Super Turbo Bounty final table, which featured an appearance from Daniel Negreanu.
And it's an absolutely massive turnout for the Big Fifty, which sets an attendance record.
Jeff attended a World Poker Tour press conference, and spoke with President/CEO Adam Pliska, Vice President of Global Tour Management Angelica Hael, and Executive Tour Director Matt Savage.
Show Time Stamps
| 0:20 | Intro: Starting the WSOP grind! Three podcasts a week! |
| 2:10 | Sarah chats with Kara Scott in Barcelona |
| 4:20 | Martin Jacobson's run in the Main Event in Barcelona |
| 6:40 | The first final table of the summer for Phil Hellmuth |
| 7:30 | Brian Green Wins First Bracelet of the 2019 World Series of Poker |
| 9:30 | Nicholas Haynes Wins Event #1: $500 Casino Employees Event |
| 10:30 | The incredible turnout for the Big Fifty |
| 14:40 | Sponsor: Oddschecker |
| 16:00 | $50k High Roller pre-final table summary |
| 18:10 | Derek McMaster Wins 2019 WSOP Event #4: $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better for $228,228 |
| 20:00 | James Carroll Wins Second WPT Title in Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown |
| 20:30 | Maria Ho finishes third, the viewing experience at the HyperX eSports Arena |
| 22:20 | Craig Varnell Gets a Title for his Birthday, Wins WPT Choctaw for $380K |
| 24:20 | Sarah's interview with Varnell last year after he won a WSOP bracelet |
| 26:00 | Jeff attends the World Poker Tour press conference, shares thoughts on their announcements |
| 28:10 | Jeff chats with WPT President/CEO Adam Pliska, VP of Global Tour Management Angelica Hael, and Executive Tour Director Matt Savage |
| 46:20 | The push for Savage to make the Poker Hall of Fame |
| 50:20 | The relationship between the WSOP and the WPT |
| 53:30 | Coming up: Two more episodes this week! |
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