On the latest PokerNews Podcast episode, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards wrap up the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), which includes diving into some numbers, recognizing a new cash record, and discussing the rise of 2023 WSOP Player of the Year Ian Matakis. 

Chad then sits down with 2023 WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman, who topped a 10,043-player field to win the most prestigious event in poker for $12.1 million. The poker pro talks about what it was like to win, what he did to celebrate, and how poker may return to a more prominent role in his life. He also addresses speculation that a three-handed deal was struck and explains why he returned to his day job just days after becoming poker's world champion.

Chad and Connor also break down Ari Engel capturing his thirteenth WSOP Circuit gold ring, The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship at Thunder Valley Casino, and both Yin Tao and Steve O'Dwyer winning big at WPT Korea. Toss in updates on the upcoming PokerStars x Poker Power Women's Bootcamp and 15th Annual Ante 4 Autism Charity Event, and there's something for everyone in this episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:28 | Welcome to the show 00:40 | Welcome back, Connor! 01:50 | Teasing guest Daniel Weinman  02:48 | Sponsor: Global Poker 03:40 | Examining the 2023 WSOP numbers 09:50 | Mike Holtz sets record with 25 WSOP bracelet event cashes 12:40 | Ian Matakis captures 2023 WSOP Player of the Year 16:38 | WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman joins the show 17:55 | Finally breaking through in the Main Event 18:15 | Straight back to work 20:25 | Playing on a live stream 21:10 | Was there a deal three-handed? 22:10 | What did you do to celebrate? 23:15 | The Jacks > Kings > Queens Hand 24:10 | Any other big hands that made a difference? 25:30 | Will we be seeing you at more poker stops? 26:30 | Do you think you’ll hold the record long? 27:25 | What’s next on your poker bucket list? 29:15 | Sponsor: 888poker 30:00 | Ari Engel captures 13th WSOP Circuit gold ring 32:15 | The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship at Thunder Valley Casino 34:45 | Yin Tao Wins WPT Korea Main Event; Steve O'Dwyer Takes Down Alpha8 One Drop 36:56 | Sponsor: WPT Global 38:00 | Connor & Chad headed to Saturday’s 15th Annual Ante 4 Autism Charity Event 39:40 | PokerStars x Poker Power Women's Bootcamp