PokerNews Podcast: Insanely High Rake, Flipped Over Table & Guest Jesse Lonis
In the latest PokerNews Podcast, Sarah Herring and Chad Holloway welcome guest Jesse Lonis to the show to talk about his career-year in 2021. He's one of the breakout stars of poker and is primed to continue his ascent by entering the high roller scene. Learn how the 26-year-old went from cash games to playing and crushing some of the biggest poker tournaments in the world.
They then talk about the insanely high rake at Encore Boston Harbor, a player flipping over a poker table at an event in Japan, and give you an update on the case regarding the murder of poker player Susie Zhao. Toss in winners from the bestbet Jacksonville Winter Open, MSPT Bally's Black Hawk, and WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica and you'll hear everything you need to know about what's been happening in the poker world.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:24 | Welcome to the show |
| 01:04 | Chad qualifies for RGPS Jamul on ClubGG |
| 03:30 | Teasing guest Jesse Lonis |
| 04:10 | Angry man flips poker table at event in Japan |
| 06:30 | Encore Boston Harbor returns to exceptionally high rake |
| 12:15 | Sponsor: Natural 8 |
| 12:22 | Guest Jesse Lonis joins the show |
| 13:13 | Taking tournaments more serious in 2020 |
| 13:45 | Lonis’ poker origin story |
| 16:18 | Moving to Las Vegas |
| 17:35 | Balancing poker with becoming a father |
| 18:10 | Having a career year in 2021 |
| 22:25 | Coming close to winning a WSOP gold bracelet |
| 24:00 | Making a deep run in the 2021 WSOP Main Event |
| 28:29 | Learning Mixed Games |
| 30:50 | Eyes set on the High Roller scene |
| 32:47 | Follow Jesse Lonis on Twitter @jesselonis |
| 33:15 | Big winners from the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica |
| 36:21 | Winners being crowned at bestbet Jacksonville Winter Open |
| 37:08 | Future Guest: Director of Poker Operations Ryan Beauregard to talk Wynn Millions |
| 37:50 | Billyray Gallegos wins MSPT Bally’s Black Hawk |
| 40:35 | Case update on the murder of Susie Zhao |
| 47:50 | Chad appearing on the Chasing Poker Greatness Podcast |
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PR & Media Manager for PokerNews, Podcast host & 2013 WSOP Bracelet Winner.
