Florida Man Busted for Laundering $800K from Illegal Poker Games | PokerNews Podcast #886
In the 886th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England discuss the Florida man who was arrested for allegedly laundering $800K from illegal poker games. That led to a larger discussion on policy over such games and whether law enforcement is doing justice by cracking down.
They then share results from Doug Polk's $100K 'Code Doug' Challenge, including a big hand he played against Eric Persson; highlight recent tournament winners such as Shannon Shorr, Francis Anderson, and Missy Bartleme; Jesse Lonis crushing the recently-completed PGT PLO Series; and highlights from Chad's trip to the Eastern Poker Open near Boston.
Plus, get a preview of Alexandra Botez on the Life Outside Poker podcast, Kyna's thoughts on a poker player being on Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret, and remembering Keith Hall & Stan Shrier, who both passed away within the past week.
Finally, they ask the question: Are you excited for the WSOP?
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Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:15 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz |
| 00:40 | Florida man allegedly laundered $800K from illegal poker games |
| 09:05 | Feeling safe in home games |
| 10:24 | Results of Doug Polk’s ‘Code Doug’ |
| 11:12 | Polk gets coolered early on |
| 13:15 | Beware of Mike impersonator on Twitter/X |
| 18:33 | Polk averages $8.80 an hour |
| 17:00 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App |
| 17:27 | Recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global |
| 17:44 | Shannon Shorr takes down WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Main Event |
| 19:03 | Francis Anderson wins High Roller for first gold ring |
| 19:32 | Missy Bartleme captures her second ring |
| 20:45 | Jesse Lonis & other winners from the PGT PLO Series |
| 22:15 | Highlights from Chad’s trip to the Easter Poker Open |
| 26:14 | Alexandra Botez on Life Outside Poker |
| 27:40 | Poker player on Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret |
| 28:47 | Remembering Keith Hall & Stan Shrier |
| 32:25 | Are you excited for the WSOP? |
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