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BIG Dave and Joe run down some WSOP results and talk about the reduced turnout for The Colossus. They also keep an eye on a deep run by Doyle Brunson in the Deuce-7 Lowball event and discuss the WPT decision to delay their final tables for several weeks this year.

Sheree Bykofsky author of the new book "The Kaizen of Poker" joins the show and talks about how to continuously improve your poker game. BIG Dave and Joe run down the early results from the WSOP and briefly discuss Justin Bonomo's heater after winning $5 million in the Super High Roller Bowl.

BIG Dave interviews Chris Bolek following his win in the $1,650 Deepest Stack Tournament at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. The guys discuss the victory by Matt Waxman in the WPT Tournament of Champions, update the Super High Roller Bowl, and look at the early schedule of the World Series of Poker.

Johnny Kampis, author of "Vegas or Bust: A Family Man Takes on the Poker Pros" joins BIG Dave and Joe. Kampis, a journalist and avid player, returns to the WSOP after a 10 year absence to raise a family and tells the story of how much the game has changed.

BIG Dave and Joe talk extensively about the Supreme Court ruling overturning PASPA and what effects the legalization of sports betting will have on the poker world. The guys also look ahead to the busy schedule in Vegas this summer and make a few predictions on what to expect at the WSOP.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss numerous topics including the selection of Lupe Soto and Maria Ho for the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, the upcoming field for the Super High Roller Bowl, and recent results from the EPT Monte Carlo, Party Poker Millions in Canada, and WSOP Circuit. The guys also talk about a crazy bluff in the Monte Carlo event and a great Doug Polk article regarding 5 steps to improving your poker skills.

Steve Blay, founder of AdvancedPokerTraining.com and co-author of Qui Nguyen's autobiographical account of his WSOP Championship in 2016, joins BIG Dave an informative discussion. We also hear from Tony Burns, the Tournament Director at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood.

Robbie Strazynski, founder of the Cardplayer Liefstyle website and blog, talks with BIG Dave about his career covering poker from his home in Israel. They discuss his occasional TV work at the WSOP, his weekly podcast on Poker News and recent interviews with John Hesp, Daniel Negreanu, and Phil Hellmuth. They clost the show with a conversation about "Molly's Game" and their similar interview with the film's poker consultant.

BIG Dave and Joe look at the Seminole Hard Rock Showdown Series as it winds down to the Main Event final table. They discuss a major hand that propelled Brian Hastings to the chip lead. BIG Dave also interviews Michael Newman and Nadya Magnus.

BIG Dave takes an extended look at the Seminole Hard Rock Showdown Series and interviews poker couple Tim and Ness Reilly. He also talk with veteran player Ken Aldridge and takes a long look ahead to a busy weekend with the Main Event getting underway.