Third Place Finisher in WSOP Circuit Main Event Eliminated w/ Best Hand | PokerNews Podcast #881
In the 881st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz discuss the controversy out of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit stop in which the third-place finisher actually held the best hand against Maurice Hawkins, who went on to win the tournament for a record-tying 18th gold ring.
The crew also dive into the wild tale of Michigan poker player George Janssen, who last year claimed to have been kidnapped and extorted by the cartel. But now, the FBI is telling a different story, one involving fraud and millions of dollars. Find out what the four-time WSOPC ring winner and MSPT champ allegedly did.
Other stories covered include Fedor Holz saying WSOP bans are coming for online cheaters, GGPoker cancelling their $5M GTD tournament on Day 2, Jeremy Ausmus and others capturing Triton Poker titles, Daniel Negreanu taking down a PGT Mixed Game tournament, and the unfortunate passing of poker player Mark Toulouse during a tournament at Texas Card House Dallas.
Finally, check out our new segment "New Vlogs on the Block", find out who won our giveaway for a copy of The Las Vegas Book, and details on our next giveaway in conjunction with Tilted Compass.
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Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:10 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz |
| 01:08 | Poker player’s alleged kidnapping & FBI fraud investigation |
| 03:00 | George Janssen in hot water |
| 05:32 | Sponsor – WSOP Free-to-Play App |
| 05:40 | Maurice Hawkins wins WSOPC Horseshoe Baltimore for 18th ring |
| 06:12 | Controversy – Third-place finisher actually won the hand |
| 08:15 | Did Maurice Hawkins know that he actually lost the hand? |
| 12:56 | Fedor Holz says WSOP bans are coming for online poker cheaters |
| 15:45 | GGPoker cancels $5M GTD tournament on Day 2 |
| 18:20 | Poker player Mark Toulouse collapses and dies during tournament in Texas |
| 20:15 | Jeremy Ausmus wins first Triton Poker title |
| 21:30 | Sean Winter & other Triton Poker Jeju winners |
| 22:20 | Daniel Negreanu wins PGT Mixed Game Festival title |
| 24:20 | Giveaway – The Las Vegas Book |
| 26:45 | New giveaway by Tilted Compass |
| 30:25 | New Vlogs on the Block: Jesse Fullen’s Feast or Fold |
| 32:26 | Life Outside Poker w/ Brad Booth |
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