“The Elder Statesman of Poker” is today’s guest on Big Girl Poker Chat. You might also know him as Oklahoma Johnny Hale, and at 85 years old, he’s got a lot of stories, information and poker tips to share from a lifetime of playing.

In this podcast, you’ll hear a few stories:

Johnny also provides some tips for poker players:

A successful businessman before turning to poker, Oklahoma Johnny Hale met Benny Binion in the Denver airport, and they went on to help form the World Series of Poker in 1970.

Johnny Hale is known for being a true gentleman gambler, and even wrote the book on it. The book, Gentleman Gambler is a chronicle of Johnny’s life.  Johnny is always willing to autograph his books, signing with his favorite saying “Stay Lucky.”

More Links to Oklahoma Johnny Hale’s material online:

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Until next time, remember Donna’s motto…

“If you can’t raise, don’t call.”

Donna Blevins

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Kathy Raymond is today’s guest on the Big Girl Poker podcast. Kathy is the Executive Director of the Sands Poker Room at the Venetian Resort Casino in Las Vegas.

Before transforming the Sands Poker room into one of the premiere rooms in poker, Kathy spent 14 years with the Foxwood Casino in Connecticut.

In 2012, Kathy was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in recognition of her astonishing career and influence on the game. Kathy remains an avid cash game poker player.

You can find out more about the Sands Poker Room at The Venetian.

In this podcast, Donna Blevins and Kathy Raymond chat about:

To get access to Donna’s Free Pot Odds Course visit BigGirlPoker.com.

Until next time, remember Donna’s motto…

“If you can’t raise, don’t call.”

Donna Blevins

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Matt Savage is today’s guest on the Big Girl Poker podcast.  Matt founded the Poker Tournament Directors Association (the TDA) and has been instrumental in standardizing poker tournament rules worldwide.

Matt was the Executive Director of the World Poker Tour® and directed the World Series of Poker® from 2002-2004. Matt is currently the full-time Tournament Director at Commerce Casino, the largest poker room in the world with 200 poker tables. You can connect with Matt on Twitter and Facebook.

In this podcast, Donna Blevins and Matt Savage chat about:

To get access to Donna’s Free Pot Odds Course visit BigGirlPoker.com.

Until next time, remember Donna’s motto…

“If you can’t raise, don’t call.”

Donna Blevins

Editor’s note: Oops, Donna misspoke. World Poker Tour aired in 2002 not 2009. She knows that.

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Maria Ho is today’s guest on the Big Girl Poker podcast. Originally from Taiwan, Maria is currently ranked 4th worldwide among female poker players and has amassed over $1.4 Million in live poker tournament earnings.

Maria is a published author and internationally known TV personality, who has appeared on several Emmy Award-winning television shows: The Amazing Race, American Idol, and The Heartland Poker Tour. You can learn more about Maria at mariaho.com.

In this podcast, Donna Blevins and Maria Ho have a lively discussion about:

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Until next time, remember Donna’s motto…

“If you can’t raise, don’t call.”

Donna Blevins

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Mike Sexton, “The Ambassador of Poker” and in the Poker Hall of Fame is today’s guest on Big Girl Poker Chat podcast. Mike is best known as the commentator of the World Poker Tour with Vince Van Patten. This year, The World Poker Tour is entering its 12th season. You can learn more about it at http://www.WPT.com.

During today’s podcast, Donna Blevins and Mike Sexton discuss how the game of poker has changed and what players must do to keep up with those changes or risk going broke.

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Other links mentioned in the show:

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