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The guys have a discussion about the importance of being likeable at the table. Not only will other players like and respect you more, But it can help you win more money.

BIG Dave & Joe talk about the announcement of both vaccination & mask mandates for the 2021 WSOP and the polarizing reactions from top players. Also, the guys discuss the winning streak of Phil Hellmuth coming to a halt, and BIG Dave reveals the interesting connection of recently-departed actor Ed Asner to the game of poker.

The guys discuss the progress and implementation of the Seminole compact after the Dep’t. of Interior allowed it to move forward - a second lawsuit filed by pari-mutuel competitors could still present a serious hurdle. BIG Dave also looks ahead to the interesting battle between Phil Hellmuth & Tom Dwan in the High Stakes Duel getting underway.

Dave Lemmon and Joe Rodriguez hear from Joe Castello who is fresh back from Sin City. The guys recap the recent tournament at the Hard Rock.

The guys talk about a couple of major problems in poker, starting with the dramatic shortage of poker dealers, followed by discussion of tanking slowing up the game. On the surface, that one may not seem so serious, but the recent situation in a high-stakes head-to-head battle portends future problems. Finally, a lack of progress in the resolution of the Seminole Compact is identified.

A rundown of the SHRPO, including an exciting Seniors event, kicks off the show, followed by a look at upcoming plans for superstars like Hellmuth, Ivey, Negreanu and Doyle Brunson with the WSOP less than 2 months away. Also, the postponement of the WPT bestbuy Jacksonville could be the first COVID domino to fall in Flori-DUH.

With COVID cases on the rise around the U.S., BIG Dave & the two Joes talk about the huge challenges lying ahead for the WSOP and the critical decisions that will need to be made before the world’s largest poker event gets underway. Also, the guys review the early events of the SHRPO and the drama still to come.

David Litvin, Director of Poker at the Big Easy Poker Room in Hallandale Beach, joins the show to talk about his long career in South Florida poker along with his new novel, “Frum God: The Mostly True Adventures of a Modern Day Messiah”.

“Who’s #1?” is a favorite question on the minds of sports fans, so BIG Dave & Joe talk about current and past players who have held the top spot - from past superstars like Jason Mercier (pre-fatherhood) & Erik Seidel to current champs like Alex Foxen & Stephen Chidwick. Also, updates from the PokerGO Cup & the WSOP Online Series, advice on how to advance your poker career, and the disturbing trend of vanishing poker rooms in Vegas complete an action-packed show.

Recent events in South Florida have shaken the entire community, but poker continues to thrive and the guys discuss how to keep players excited about the game. Updates on the online series for the WSOP, plus a discussion about the importance of tournaments going hand-in-hand with cash games round out the show.