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CORONAVIRUS - What else is there to talk about right now? BIG Dave and Joe discuss how the pandemic is affecting the poker world.

With the 10th Anniversary of the show approaching, BIG Dave turns back the clock to the 5th Anniversary Show from March 2015, the guys remember the early days of the program and discuss many people that have contributed to the show over the years, including dozens of outstanding guests and the movers and shakers of the poker world.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss enhancements put in place at this summer's WSOP in Las Vegas to lessen the wait times for both buy-ins and payouts, they also analyze a winning hand at the Rock N' Roll Poker Open and later, they continue to find ways to encourage women to play the game.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss an interesting article that talks about the pervasive anger and sad atmosphere associated with poker rooms, and things management can do to reverse it. The guys also reveal the TV broadcast schedule for this summer's World Series Main Event and talk about the exciting comeback win of Canadian Eric Afriat at Fallsview.

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WSOP Circuit Series in Tampa and preview the Global Poker Awards coming up in March. The guys also take a deep dive into an article by Matthew Rochman on how to play pocket aces.

BIG Dave and Joe take a look at the early events of the Circuit series at the Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa. The guys also look at the complete WSOP schedule for the summer and discuss a survey of women which reveals nearly half of all women poker players continue to be intimidated at the tables by obnoxious men.

Tony Burns, Seminole Gaming Executive, joins the show to discuss his new position, the recent Lucky Hearts Tourney, the upcoming Circuit Event at SHR Tampa, and the fabulous Guitar Hotel, which was the center of attention during Super Bowl week.

BIG Dave and Joe congratulate the winners of several world-wide tournaments and play interviews, from the finish of the Lucky Hearts, with Melisa Singh and David Prociak, and Timothy Banks. The guys also discuss the new events added to the schedule of the WSOP, including a very intriguing "Mystery Bounty" tourney.

BIG Dave and Joe share their excitement at the announcement by the WSOP that the series will have 25 events this summer with buy-ins of $1000 or less. They also follow the progress of main events from the Lucky Hearts. the WSOP Circuit at Thunder Valley, and the Aussie Millions.

BIG Dave and Joe look at major results across the country including, the WPT in California and Florida, the WSOP in Oklahoma, plus worldwide action at the Aussie Millions. The guys also discuss advances in online poker in 2019, a return to pre-Black Friday levels in live play, and what's just around the corner in 2020.