Is Shiina Okamoto Becoming a Poker Superstar? | PokerNews Podcast #915
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In the 915th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are once again joined by Ben Ludlow to talk the latest stories and highlights from the poker world. That includes back-to-back WSOP Ladies Event champ Shiina Okamoto, who was back to her winning ways after taking down the Women's Event at the recently-completed EPT Barcelona. Is it time to start mentioning her name when talking about the G.O.A.T.s of the game?
Speaking of the EPT Barcelona, David Coleman had four runner-up finishes there, while Thomas Eychenne took down the EPT Barcelona Main Event for €1,217,175. It was actually in that tournament that PokerNews spotted Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll, the two friends who caused quite the controversy over the summer in the WSOP Millionaire Maker, seated next to each other. Strange coincidence, that.
From there, Chad offers highlights from his Wisconsin hangout with Phil Hellmuth, who then went ot New Hampshire for a "Beat the Champ" weekend that saw Brandon Cantu emerge victorious. Hellmuth also remembered the late, great Poker Hall of Fame tournament director Jack McClelland.
Speaking of winners, Grant Hinkle, Nick Rigby, and Maurice Hawkins all took down titles, which are recapped in this episode and inspired Mike to share a Rigby story of his own. Also, a preview of the upcoming PokerGO Tour (PGT) Venetian Las Vegas Classic.
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Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the show |
| 00:10 | Ben Ludlow joins the show |
| 01:00 | Shiina Okamoto wins EPT Barcelona Ladies Event |
| 05:00 | Shiina Okamoto’s winning hand |
| 05:50 | David Coleman four runner-up finishes |
| 09:00 | What’s your favorite cheese? |
| 10:33 | World Tournament of Slots giveaway |
| 13:20 | Chad hangs out with Hellmuth in Wisconsin |
| 16:16 | Hellmuth’s ‘Beat the Champ’ weekend in New Hampshire |
| 19:07 | Highlight videos from Hellmuth’s ‘Beat the Champ’ |
| 22:31 | Phil Hellmuth remembers Jack McClelland |
| 25:36 | James Anderson wins MSPT JACK Cleveland |
| 27:20 | Thomas Eychenne wins EPT Barcelona Main Event for €1,217,175 |
| 31:36 | Jesse Yaginuma & James Carroll get sat by each other |
| 35:00 | Grant Hinkle wins Oklahoma State Championship; First Winner in Six Years |
| 35:53 | Nick Rigby wins RunGood Grand Prix Caesars Southern Indiana |
| 36:20 | Mike’s Nick Rigby story |
| 38:51 | Maurice Hawkins wins two rings at WSOP Circuit New Orleans |
| 42:57 | PGT Venetian Classic features $1M Guaranteed Main Event |
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