'A Little Bit of Everything': Jeff Platt Talks About New WSOP Role
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If the world-famous neon lights of Las Vegas felt a little dimmer last night, it may be because award-winning poker broadcaster Jeff Platt announced a new job with the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Platt, a longtime PokerGO broadcaster best known for his tableside interviews and commentary of the WSOP Main Event and other tournaments, wrote on X that he was "thrilled to expand the partnership with the WSOP in an expanded role, as both a host and a producer."
"This is a partnership that has developed to a level where I think all of us involved are really happy," Platt told PokerNews. "The WSOP is undoubtedly the biggest and the best in the world, and I am genuinely appreciative to be on their team. To have at least some say in building content, in building the brand, is an opportunity that I see as a real honor in this business."
New Role For Acclaimed Broadcaster
Platt, who came to the poker industry from a sports journalism background and who previously co-hosted the PokerNews Podcast, spent the better half of the past decade with PokerGO.
While he has already worked extensively with the WSOP, which was purchased by GGPoker in 2024, Platt said in his X post that he looked forward to taking an extended role and "helping to build the brand."
Platt, a poker player with $888,849 in Hendon Mob earnings, said he will be focused on player engagement and "the viewing experience."
"Player engagement is a really important facet of this deal, to both me and the WSOP," he wrote. "I feel like, as a player myself (not a very good one), I can help to strengthen the bridge that connects the WSOP and its community. I don't promise to accommodate every single request. I do promise to genuinely listen to your thoughts and concerns, and to continuously work on improving the player experience."
Platt's new role was well-received by the poker community. Those who congratulated the longtime poker voice include fellow broadcaster Maria Ho, WSOP Main Event champions Jamie Gold and Ryan Riess, and Poker Hall of Famer Eli Elezra.
Platt Talks About New Role
PokerNews asked Platt about his new role with the WSOP as Global Broadcast Talent, an on-air position that he said "will consist of commentary, sideline reporting, hosting, interviewing, a little bit of everything."
"Not just for our summer series, but for Europe, Paradise, and some other events," Platt said in an email. "I think the goal of the overall role is that when you see or hear me, you know you're watching the World Series of Poker."
"Behind the scenes, I'll be working as a producer. The current plan in place is to develop a pregame show of sorts that I would host and co-produce alongside an extremely talented production team. I'll also grab the mic for any live events/ceremonies that need an MC."
And what can players expect from the WSOP this year as it continues to evolve under the GGPoker brand?
"I think we're in the midst of a new era that will really pop when it comes to the livestreams/broadcasts planned for the summer," Platt said. "Showcasing more tournaments, more players, more storylines. A drastic improvement in the viewing experience, both live and via broadcasts. I'm so excited for not only the poker community to see what we have in store, but for the more casual viewers who we welcome in to the game we know and love so much."
