PN Podcast: Chess Cheat, Poker Masters Wraps, & Guest Steve Preiss Talks PokerStars NAPT
On the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen talk about all the big winners from the Poker Masters, including Purple Jacket winner Stephen Chidwick, as well as Jesse Fullen appearing on Wheel of Fortune, Benny Glaser slaying the PokerStars WCOOP, and accused chess cheat Hans Niemann suggesting that poker is immoral and anyone promoting it is in the wrong.
They also provide an update on the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge, recap Richard Lee winning WPT Australia, Toby Lewis capturing his first WSOP Online bracelet, and how you can apply to work for PokerNews.
Finally, Chad chats with the VP of PokerStars North America, Steve Preiss, about all things North American Poker Tour (NAPT), which will relaunch after a 12-year hiatus with a stop from Nov. 4-12 at Resorts World in Las Vegas. What can fans and players expect? Find out here.
Listen to those stories and more on the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.
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Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:23 | Welcome to the show |
| 00:32 | Teasing guest VP of PokerStars North America Steve Preiss |
| 01:03 | Jesse Fullen’s Wheel of Fortune appearance |
| 03:15 | Sponsor: Global Poker Update on Celebrity Challenge w/ Paul George |
| 04:30 | Accused Chess Cheat Hans Niemann Seems to Think Poker is Immoral |
| 09:00 | Stephen Chidwick wins Poker Masters Purple Jacket |
| 14:40 | Guest Steve Preiss, VP of PokerStars North America, joins the show |
| 17:00 | Bringing back the NAPT |
| 20:45 | This year’s NACOOP + live events seem like a PokerStars USA homecoming |
| 23:00 | An EPT-like player experience on and off the felt |
| 24:35 | Formula 1 racing tie-ins |
| 26:00 | What’s the future of NAPT look like? |
| 26:55 | Will big-name players be competing? |
| 28:40 | Wide range of buy-ins to appeal to all players |
| 30:15 | Wicked Chops’ Vegas recommendations |
| 33:25 | Sponsor: 888poker |
| 34:22 | Richard Lee wins WPT Australia |
| 35:20 | Sponsor: WPT Global |
| 36:35 | Toby Lewis captures first WSOP Online bracelet |
| 39:00 | Benny Glaser absolutely crushing PokerStars WCOOP |
| 40:50 | PokerNews is hiring – Click here for details |
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