The Chip Race

This week, Dan Smith (holla!) is locked in and pigging out with our hosts Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin.

The trio explore a number of subjects in both the poker and non-poker world, including the recent developments in the Mike Postle saga, the prevalence of bots in online poker and the recent Bitcoin rally to $60,000.

The conversation then segues to the Gamestop Story and how Dan got burned in his own attempt to short the stock.

David asks Dara and Dan their opinions on his recent article in which he suggests that the recent heads-up poker clashes are turning poker into a pantomime.

The episode ends with another trademark Doke strategy tidbit as he quizzes David on how to play his range on a rainbow wheel flop.

This week, we’ve got a beast of a show. We are joined by poker pro, reality star and Twitcher Kevin Martin. We’ve got former Pokernews head of content, Casino News’s Frank op de woerd. For strategy, we welcome EPT champ Ben Wilinofsky. Franke Von Zweibergk joins us to talk about the return of live poker. Plus, Ian has all the news.

This week, Kat Arnsby is locked in and skipping out on work during International Women's Day.

The trio discuss Dara's recent blog on the subject of 'Poker Sponsorships' in the age of the content creator. They also analyse the implications of Doug Polk's recent suggestion that the Fedor Holz vs Wiktor 'Limitless' Malinowski heads-up match is staged.

The conversation then turns to International Women's Day, what poker sites are doing to promote diversity and inclusion and FLIP founder Daiva Byrne's farcical suggestion that, in recent years, GGPoker is the only site in to put resources into this area.

This week, Marty Mathis is locked-in and spreading his action out across all the sites while he patiently waits for the return of live poker.

Dara and David sit down with the MILLION Rio champion to discuss satellites and two new-to-the market poker products - Run It Once's 'PADS' video series by Patrick Leonard and 'DTO Pre-flop'.

They chat about the idea of scared money and Dara reveals a painful investment story. The conversation segues to the upcoming heads-up Duel between Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu before wrapping up with a crypto-lesson from Marty and a strategy tidbit from Dara.

This week, we have a fantastic show featuring poker pro and Twitcher Vanessa Kade and breakout poker star Landon Tice. We talk to Sam Bevington about GG’s partnership with the Fantastic Ladies of Poker Facebook group and hiring of former Chip Race Strategy contributor Daiva Byrne. Ahead of the 11th Edition of the Unibet Online Series, we analyse a sick hand from David’s Unibet Open Final Table back in December. Plus, Ian has all the big news and results.

This week, Doug Polk is locked-in after being paid out handsomely on his Grudge Match victory over Daniel Negreanu.

Dara and David discuss the Twitter feud between Terrence Chan and Mike McDonald following a wager places with Pokershares on the upcoming Bill Perkins/Landon Tice heads-up duel. The pair then preview the upcoming Unibet Online Series and Unibet Open before welcoming Doug for some honest post-match reflections.

The trio chat about the decisive nature of the win and how that deprived Dnegs of his dearly sought after narratives in defeat. They talk about Doug's preparation, his Scandi coaches and the software tools he used to train himself and analyse spots. There is also a wider discussion on the levels that exist in poker and the humility required when tackling the modern game.

The interview ends with Doug promising to return to headline 'The Chip Race's 100th Episode Special so be sure to watch out for that!

What a show we have for you this week as we welcome high stakes crusher and Upswing Poker founder Ryan Fee. We sit down with one of Spain’s greatest ever players, online and live beast Ana Marquez. We’ve got strategy with a WSOP MAIN EVENT champion as Martin Jacobson talks is through his most controversial ever spot, a hand versus Doug Polk from the 'One Drop' final table. Roland Boothby is here to discuss the GPI/THM's new podcast network, including his new show 'First Flag'. We've also got a news and results round-up from Ian Simpson.

This week, Shane Schleger is locked-in and balancing out the strong views held by our hosts Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin.

The lads kick off by pointing to some patented ‘Chip Race Run Good’ as their last guest Jack Hardcastle just took down the WPT Montreal. They talk at length about the high profile heads-up duels - the Galfond Challenge and the Polk/Negreanu Grudge Match, the latter of which took some rollercoaster twists and turns of late.

The conversation then moves to the recent high profile multi-accounting scandal involving Winamax’s Ivan Deyra before turning to more personal reflections from the trio on passion, motivation, balance and happiness in poker.

The show ends with an update on the Unibet Winter PKO Series and Dara’s strategy tip - this time on the new ‘Flip-Out’ format, but not before Shane tries to land our hosts in legal hot water by bringing up the little man who shall not be named.

Our first episode of 2021 stars Italian high stakes crusher Mustapha Kanit. We welcome Grosvenor pro Katie Swift. In strategy corner, we welcome back our good friend and newly crowned WPT champion Soheb Porbandarwala. Paul Seaton joins us to talk about 'Poker On Screen'. We've got guest news-lady Kat Arnsby with all the news and results!

This week, Jack Hardcastle is locked in and hiding out in what looks like a church for this controversial episode of 'The Lock-In'.

Joining our hosts Dara and David, Jack fires lots of shots, not least in the direction of Unibet Ambassador and 'The Chip Race' newsman Ian Simpson. Of course, that’s right after the fresh-faced assassin does a little bit of bragging about his recent $270,000 score in the Blowout Series. (Ambassador material, Unibet?)

The trio say goodbye to billionaire casino magnate, Republican mega-donor and online poker's public enemy #1 Sheldon Adelson. They pay their actual respects to Chris Moneymaker as he departs Pokerstars after 17 years and chat about the rumour that he is bound for ACR.

The conversation then switches to subject of coaching as both Dara and Jack weigh in on what qualities and skillsets are required to be a good coach in the current paradigm. There are some quick takes on Tony G's imminent return to poker, his role in the poker media landscape and the news that MGM Resorts have made an $8.1 Billion offer for Entain plc, the parent company of Partypoker.

The lads finish up with not one but two nuggets of strategy, one that's particularly pertinent to the upcoming Unibet PKO Series.