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Is Tom Dwan The Only Player Who Makes This Much Money Here? from 2022-02-21T18:16:59

Tom Dwan is historically tough to figure out, and maybe that leads to the value he gets sometimes. Is this a perfect example?

FLOP:2c6c9h TURN:8s RIVER: 4s

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Do You Have To Hero? (even When It Was The Plan All Along) from 2022-02-17T11:00:34

An elite player faces aggression deep in a huge field EPT. Should he stick to the plan or bail?

FLOP:3c3d2s TURN:10d RIVER: 9s

Tang:As9d Marques:10h3h

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Did He Really Need To Bluff Like THAT? from 2022-02-14T11:00:27

Heads up for a high roller tournament, one player makes a curious move.

FLOP:2s6c5d TURN:Jh RIVER: 4d

Gathy:Jc6h Gostisa:8h4h

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Folding Top Set In A $1.25m Buy - In??? from 2022-02-10T11:00:17

Yep, it happened. Could it have possibly been the correct play? The guys break it down.

FLOP:3c9d5d TURN:6c Qd

Putra:QsQc Decarolis:Kd4d

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Is This Sick WSOP Bluff A Terrible Story? from 2022-02-07T17:10:40

Deep in the WSOP Main Event, an ambitious bluff goes down. But does it make any damn sense?

FLOP:10s2s3h TURN:10d Kd

Lim:9c9s Coleman:KcJc

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Did Old School Greenstein Just Wreck Internet Pro/ME Champ Joe Cada??? from 2022-02-03T11:00:25

Barry Greenstein and Joe Cada clash in an atypical hand on The Big Game. The Guys break it down.

FLOP:Qh9d8s TURN:6d

Greenstein:QdJd Cada:KdKc

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Is This The Craziest Bustout Hand In Main Event History? from 2022-01-31T22:01:31

With 7 remaining in the Main Event, a huge hand goes down. The guys pick it apart.

FLOP:Jc9cJh TURN:8h RIVER: 3d

Aldemir:9h9d Lococo:10s10c


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What The Hell Is Scott Seiver Doing? from 2022-01-27T11:00:24

Scott Seiver makes a curious move against Tobias Reinkemeier in a $100k buy-in with only 3 remaining. The guys break it down.

FLOP:4cJd7c TURN:10h RIVER: Ac

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Is Sam Soverel In Hell Against Michael Addamo? from 2022-01-24T17:58:51

Probably. Isn't everyone? The wrecking ball that is Michael Addamo puts Sam Soverel to the test in a WSOP High Roller.

FLOP:AsQd3d TURN:6s RIVER: Ks

Soverel:KcQh Addam...

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Is This A Perfect Read By Garret? from 2022-01-20T11:00:38

Andy and Garret are at it again, and Garret is making elite moves like usual. Does he have a pure read on Andy?

FLOP:5h3c6h TURN:8d RIVER: 2c

Andy:9h7h Garret:5d5c
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Can Andrew Neeme Get Max Value Against A Porn Star? from 2022-01-13T11:00:18

Andrew Neeme makes a huge hand in a cash game against Adam22. Can he extract the maximum?

FLOP:8dJh2h TURN:As RIVER: 3h

Neeme:KhQh Adam22:4h5h

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He Did WHAT With A Straight At The Main Event Final Table??? from 2022-01-10T11:00:32

Two players have the same straight on poker's biggest stage. Each one makes a decision you may not expect, and The Poker Guys are here to break it down.

FLOP:KdJc8h TURN:Js RIVER:...

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The World Champ Folded A STRAIGHT To THIS GUY??? from 2022-01-06T11:00:22

Joe Cada is in a tough spot in a multiway pot on The Big Game. Should he fold even though his opponent is David Williams?

FLOP:Ad2d5d TURN:Kh

Cada:3h4h Williams:2s2c
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How To Win $8 Million from 2022-01-03T17:53:09

Koray Aldemir and George Holmes have similar stacks facing off for the Main Event title. In this incredible hand, fortunes will change drastically. The guys break it down.

FLOP:10h7s2h ...

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Did This Guy Overthink It Against Tom Dwan? from 2021-12-30T11:00:22

Chris Brewer faces the formidable Tom Dwan in a high stakes cash game. Did he go too far trying to get value against the legend?

FLOP:Jd8d7c TURN:8c RIVER: 7d

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Can Doyle Figure Out The High Stakes Wizard In The Main Event? from 2021-12-27T16:29:12

Doyle is as old school as they come and still at it. Can he hold his own against the current cream of the crop on poker's biggest stage? We break down a hand between Doyle and Jason Koon.

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Can Andy Beat Garret With Pure Air? from 2021-12-23T22:47:51

Hand Analysis begins at 13:10

They're at it again! Andy is gonna put Garret in another tough spot. Should he have? How should Garret react?

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Is This A Masterful Bubble Exploit Or Spew? from 2021-12-20T11:00:36

Hand Analysis begins at 13:40

An old school pro makes an old school play on the bubble of a major event. Is he past his prime or is this type of move still printing equity?

FLOP:J...

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Doyle Still Crushes Amateurs In The Main Event from 2021-12-13T11:00:20

Hand Analysis begins at 7:30

Doyle has been doing it longer than anyone, and he has returned to the Main Event for perhaps the last time. Does he still have the chops to beat these fields?...

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Tom Dwan Calls With 9 High AGAIN! Can This Ever Be Right??? from 2021-12-09T11:00:22

Hand Analysis begins at 23:40

It's true, Dwan did it again. With 9 high. Did he misread his hand? Or did he actually make a great call? The guys break it down.

FLOP:2c6d10s T...

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Are These The Two Greatest Players Of All Time? from 2021-12-06T16:20:04

Hand Analysis begins at 6:42

Titans of tournament poker face off in a WSOP High Roller. Will Addamo or Bonomo win this round?

FLOP:Jc10d3 h TURN:Qc RIVER:Jh

Addamo:9...

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Can Garret Get Away From Dwan's Quads With A Straight??? from 2021-12-02T11:00:32

Hand Analysis begins at 26:45

Garret Adelstein faces a curious line from Tom Dwan. He has a monster but is facing some scary aggression. What should Garret do?

FLOP:Jd10c4h TU...

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Should Matt Berkey Call This $75k Bet? from 2021-11-25T11:00:19

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Matt Berkey is put in a spot where he has to call A LOT of money with a...

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Did Jonathan Little Get A Little Lucky Here? from 2021-11-22T16:58:14

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It's early on in the Super High Roller Bowl, and Jonathan Little has a ...

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Did This Guy Just Casually Destroy Bryn Kenney In A $1.25m Tourney? from 2021-11-18T11:00:11

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Is Michael Addamo 6 Steps Ahead Of Jake Schindler And Everyone Else? from 2021-11-15T17:45:01

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Michael Addamo has taken the tournament world by storm, and the high ro...

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How To Crush A Weaker Opponent With Thin Value from 2021-11-11T11:00:11

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Andrew Pantling seeks maximum value early on in the biggest buy-in tour...

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Is The Biggest Spot Of Your Life A Reason To Fold This Hand??? from 2021-11-08T11:00:14

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Heads up for a MONSTER ROI, the remaining players get into a big clash....

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Did Vivek Rajkumar Just Make The Perfect Check? from 2021-11-04T10:00:34

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In the biggest buy-in tournament of all time, Vivek Rajkumar tries to p...

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Did This Guy's Line Shock Mateos Into A WSOP Mistake? from 2021-11-01T15:53:31

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Deep in the WSOP 50k, Adrian Mateos faces a difficult decision against ...

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What Do You Do When Your Set Becomes A Flaming Pile Of Dog Sh!* from 2021-10-28T11:00:24

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Nick Vertucci flops a monster that shrinks up by the river in the Hustl...

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Adrian Mateos Raised To WHAT AMOUNT??? from 2021-10-25T15:52:20

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Adrian Mateos is notoriously difficult to pay against, and he shows one...

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Did This Guy Over - Value His Way To $1.5m? from 2021-10-21T11:00:22

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Cary Katz faces an aggressive line early in the biggest buy-in tourname...

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Can Justin Bonomo Sniff Out The Straight Flush? from 2021-10-18T15:44:22

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The billionaire Bill Klein makes a MONSTER hand in the SHRB, but can he...

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Is This The Most Astonishing Tony G Fold Ever? from 2021-10-14T10:00:27

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Tony G is an enigma. A beautiful enigma. What the HELL is he doing in t...

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We Fight Over Sean Winter's Line In A $300k from 2021-10-11T15:44:12

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Sean Winter takes an unconventional line in the SHRB against Alex Foxen...

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How Is Andy Supposed To Make Money Off Garret When Garret Plays Like This? from 2021-10-07T11:00:27

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Andy and Garret are, once again, playing super deep in a high stakes ga...

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Can The Billionaire Beffuddle Addamo With $3m At Stake? from 2021-10-04T11:00:20

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Michael Addamo is atop the tournament poker world, but can bill...

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What A Spot! 3 - Way Flop MASSACRE! from 2021-09-30T10:00:46

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An intense 3-way battle happens on the flop in a high stakes ca...

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The Most Shocking Phil Ivey Play We've Seen from 2021-09-27T10:00:09

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Phil Ivey has made a lot of surprising plays in his poker career, and m...

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Can Jake Daniels Really Call With Jack High Here??? from 2021-09-23T10:00:26

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Did These Elite Players Level Themselves On The $500k Bubble? from 2021-09-20T10:00:36

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Tim Adams and Michael Addamo are on the top of the poker world ...

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Did The Youngster Landon Tice Just Outplay Kristen Bicknell? from 2021-09-16T11:00:16

Landon Tice is an up and comer in the poker world. Does he have the chops to take on one of the best in the world? The guys break down a big hand between Tice and Kristen Bicknell.

FLOP:6...

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Cynn Too Thin? from 2021-09-13T11:00:27

WSOP Champ John Cynn takes an ambitious line on LATB. The guys break it down.

FLOP:5h Jh 2h TURN:4d RIVER: 9s

Cynn:QhJd Double M:Ah4h

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Did Daniel Negreanu Make A Bad Bluff In A $300k? from 2021-09-06T16:38:32

Daniel Negreanu takes a strange line against elite competition in a very high stakes tournament. The guys break it down.

FLOP:9h7s2s TURN:3c RIVER: 8s

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Tom Dwan Is Back And He's Bringing That BIG DWAN ENERGY from 2021-09-02T10:00:15

We all miss the days of Tom Dwan playing big cash game hands and making huge decisions. Well, THEY'RE BACK! Dwan finds himself against an aggressive opponent in this high stakes game.

FLO...

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How Do You Solve A Problem Like Tim Adams? from 2021-08-30T10:00:35

Tim Adams is a top tournament pro who we often see making massive bluffs. So how do you determine when he has it? Can you? Kahle Burns must ask himself that question in a super high roller when the...

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Can You Find A Reason To Call Here??? from 2021-08-24T19:42:21

Two accomplished online pros go at it at a $10k final table, with surprising decisions. The guys break it down.

FLOP:Qs 9s 2d TURN:8d RIVER: Qh

Dominguez:Ac6c Volkm...

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Is Llinus Love So Ahead Of The Game That It Doesn't Make Sense? from 2021-08-23T10:00:25

LlinusLove is at the top of the online poker world, so when he makes a strange or controversial play, we have to examine it deeply to find his reasoning. He makes one of those plays against Olivier...

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Did Joao Vieira Just Play The Perfect Hand? from 2021-08-19T10:00:25

Joao Vieira may not be a household name in poker, but maybe he should be. At an incredibly tough $25k final table, he plays a hand SO well that we may have to rethink the landscape of the top tourn...

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Is Daniel Negreanu BACK? from 2021-08-16T10:00:46

Daniel Negreanu ha? been notoriously unable to seal the deal in a poker tournament since 2013. Can he change that in this high roller event?

FLOP:6d2c7h TURN:5d RIVER: 7d
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Jake Cody - Always Bluffing? from 2021-08-12T10:00:16

Jake Cody was a tournament beast back in the day. How did he get away with so much aggression?

FLOP:8c9d2s TURN:7s RIVER: 3h

Cody:Qs10d Erlandsson: As9h

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Did Garret Adelstein Really Just Fold On THAT Card? from 2021-08-09T17:35:28

Garret Adelstein is known for his aggression and willingness to play a lot of hands. In this hand, he shows the gears that allow him to get away with that.

FLOP:Qs 9s 6c TURN:2c ...

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Isaac Baron Shows There's A Different Way To Play Top Pair from 2021-08-05T10:00:04

Heads up in a major online event, an elite player takes an interesting line.

FLOP:Ac8cJd TURN: Ks RIVER: 9h

Baron:As9d Volkman: 7c8d

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EPT Commentator Straight Up BLORCHES It At WPT Final Table from 2021-07-29T10:00:21

William Reynolds once voiced the EPT, and at that time he made a WPT final table. One hand leads to disaster for the commentator.

FLOP:Ad5dJs TURN: Ks RIVER:3s

Mike:Qd9d...

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Did Jason Koon Really Fold THAT Hand??? from 2021-07-26T10:00:31

5 remain in a high roller tournament, and Jason Koon gets put in an awkward spot by an aggressive opponent.

FLOP:Jd 10d 3c TURN: Qs

Koon:AdQs Riorden: Kd10c

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When "The Play" Goes Wrong from 2021-07-22T11:00:21

There is a mythical play we always look for. It's rare, but it's rare for a reason. One player finds out why.

FLOP:Ac 5c 3h TURN: As RIVER: 9s

Jachtman:Js8c Leon: ...

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Did Adrian Mateos Actually Make A Mistake? from 2021-07-19T10:00:20

At the final table of a $100k WSOP event, Adrian Mateos makes a play that may be a rare misstep. The guys break it down.

FLOP:6s Jd Qd TURN: 9s RIVER: Kh

Mateos:9h9d Tils...

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Going For Too Much Glory At The PCA? from 2021-07-15T10:00:16

Some fancy plays are made late in the PCA. Are they too fancy? Are they WAY too fancy?

FLOP:5d 2d Ah TURN: 9h RIVER: 9d

Sorel:Js7d Muur: Kh10d

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Did Vanessa Kade Get Max Value Here? from 2021-07-12T10:00:32

Twitch streaming grinder Vanessa Kade tries her hand at the high rollers and makes some impressive runs. Did she play this final table hand optimally?

FLOP:4s 8h 6h TURN: 5d RIVER...

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Why It's Right To Fold A Flush And Call With Trips Sometimes from 2021-07-08T10:00:02

Some absolutely amazing plays are made deep in an EPT. How do you decide what to do against an elite aggressive player?

FLOP:8h 8d 7h TURN: Jh RIVER: Ac

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Did Antonius Get Too Ambitious Against Dwan? from 2021-07-05T10:00

In a high stakes cash game, Patrik Antonius takes a shot against Tom Dwan, who doesn't have too much of a hand.

FLOP:Ks 8c 4d TURN: 5h RIVER: 2d

Antonius:As9s Dwan:...

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Did Negreanu Step Out Of Line In This $500k Buy - In? from 2021-06-28T10:00:29

Daniel Negreanu takes a shot in the original Super High Roller Bowl. Was it a good play?

FLOP:8c 6d 2h TURN: 5s RIVER: 3d

Negreanu:10h7d Marchese: Js3s

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The Slim Reaper With ANOTHER Body from 2021-06-24T11:00:09

Stephen Chidwick silently kills... the dreams of his poker opponents. Can he do it in the biggest buy-in of all time?

FLOP:Jc 9s 4h TURN: Qs RIVER: 6h

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The Clash Of Berkey And Polk from 2021-06-21T10:00:29

Two of the most divisive players in poker clash on a cash game.

FLOP:As7c7d TURN: 9c RIVER: 9h

Berkey:AdKs Polk: 8s9s

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The Strongest Possible River Play? from 2021-06-17T10:00:15

There's a move we've been talking about for quite a while and one player finally makes it in a big spot. Is it the right time?

FLOP:10s 7s 9d TURN: 10h RIVER: 3d

Thomas:...

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Did Hellmuth Use His White Magic On Negreanu? from 2021-06-14T10:00:13

Legends of the game go at it in a heads up match. Does the Poker Brat really have special powers?

FLOP:Ks 6d 6s TURN: 8d RIVER: 9s

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On The River? With Those Hands? They Did Those Things??? from 2021-06-10T10:00:23

Surprising aggressive plays are made on the river during an EPT. Are these decisions good or too ambitious?

FLOP:5h 3h As TURN: 6d RIVER: 5d

Liperis:7s5s Siljander:...

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Was This Snap Decision Made Too Hastily? from 2021-06-07T21:30:21

In a huge spot, an elite player makes a quick and somewhat surprising decision. Did he not take enough time?

FLOP:Ah 5c Jh TURN: 2c RIVER: Ac

Joao:2c2h Nuter: Qc10c...

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Now That's A Fancy River! from 2021-06-03T10:00:31

In a super high roller event, we see a super high roller river. Are these fancy plays too much or just plain awesome?

FLOP:9h 10h 6d TURN: 4s RIVER: Kc

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Did This Speech Save Negreanu Tons Of Chips? from 2021-05-28T15:47:12

We all know Negreanu loves to chat it up with his opponents. Did his table talk end up saving him a massive amount of chips in this hand against Ted Forrest?

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Did JRB Put In Way Too Much Money? from 2021-05-24T10:00:30

JRB is back at the high stakes trying to scratch out a profit. Did he bungle this one?

FLOP:10s 5d 7h TURN: 9c RIVER: 7d

Perry:AhAs JRB: 10d8d

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Did Jungleman Look Too Desperate Here? from 2021-05-20T10:00:30

Jungleman makes a move on Jonathan Duhamel in heads up play.

FLOP:8h 10c 4s TURN: 8d RIVER: 7c

Jungleman:KhJh Duhamel: KcQd

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Oh Mikita! What Are You Doing??? from 2021-05-17T11:00:16

Mikita Badziakouski often surprises us with his decisions, and this hand deep in an online tournament is no different.

FLOP: 6d 10c 4s TURN: Kd RIVER: As

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Can He EVER Be Bluffing??? from 2021-05-13T11:00:26

Michael Addamo finds himself facing a difficult decision late in an online $10k.

FLOP: 9c 4c 2c TURN: Qh RIVER: 4h

Addamo:Qc6d Darwin: Ac7c

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The Thinnest Value Attempt Of All Time? from 2021-05-10T11:00

An online crusher teeters on the razor's edge of vale with a play deep in a big online event. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Kc 6c 2d TURN: 2s RIVER: 4s

Ponakov: Ac2...

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Did Vogelsang's Odd Play Save This Guy's Tournament? from 2021-05-06T11:00:01

Christoph Vogelsang often makes high level decisions that we struggle to understand. Did he make some decisions in this hand that spared his opponent?

FLOP: Qs Ah 3d TURN: 2h RIVE...

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Is Raising This Guy On The River A Huge Mistake? from 2021-05-03T11:00:02

Is Ramsey the guy you should try to bluff in a big pot? Roy is about to find out. The guys break it down.

FLOP: 5c6h7c TURN: 9c RIVER: 6s

Roy: 10d9h Ramsey: 10h8c<...

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Did Jason Koon Talk Himself Out Of This One? from 2021-04-26T11:00:01

Jason Koon makes a flippant comment pre-flop on High Stakes Poker. Did it have a huge impact on this hand?

FLOP: As 6h 10c TURN: Ah RIVER: Ac

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Is This River Raise Madness Or...Pretty OK? from 2021-04-22T11:00:01

Some unorthodox plays are made at a 2021 final table in Russia. The guys break it down.

FLOP: 6d 10d 2c TURN: 4h RIVER: 2d

Maksim: AcQh Vanush: KcJc

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Did Christoph Vogelsang Really Just Do That? from 2021-04-19T11:00:09

Christoph Vogelsang takes an unusually aggressive line at a major online final table. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Kh 8d 4s TURN: 9h RIVER: 10c

Vogelsang: As3c ...

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How The Hell Did He Pull That Off? from 2021-04-15T12:00:06

Some curious plays are made heads up for a WPT.

FLOP: 2c 2h 8h TURN: 2d RIVER: Qs

Vlad: Kc7d Farid: As 2d

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The Doug Polk Fold Against Phil Hellmuth from 2021-04-12T12:00:06

You know the one. We break down an iconic hand.

FLOP: Js 9s 8h

Doug: 10d 7c Phil: Qs 10h

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An Absolutely Elite River Play from 2021-04-08T12:00:01

Top players are heads up for an online $10k, and we are baffled by the skill level displayed by one of them. The guys break down an incredible hand.

FLOP:Ac 4s Qd TURN: 2d RIVER:...

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What The Hell Spot Did Bryn Kenney Put Himself In? from 2021-04-05T12:00:10

Bryn Kenney is certainly known for unorthodox play. Did he play strangely enough to twist himself into a tough spot in this high roller?

FLOP:7c 4d 8d TURN: 7s RIVER: Kd
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Can He Really Get Away With This? from 2021-04-01T12:00:10

Joao Simao is one of the winningest players in the history of Brazil. The guys break down a hand that may offer some insight into his success.

FLOP:Qd 8s 3h TURN: 10h RIVER: Ac<...

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Why Does Jason Koon Wanna Call This Guy Down? from 2021-03-29T12:00:30

Jason Koon is left with a mediocre hand against a strong line, but he isn't ready to give it up. What leads him to think he may be good here?

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We CAN'T BELIEVE These River Plays from 2021-03-20T15:26:39

Elite online players battle at a big final table, and the river play is beyond most of what we see in poker.

FLOP: Qd 9s 6s TURN: 5c RIVER: Ad

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Is Christoph Vogelsang A Robot From The Future? from 2021-03-15T12:00:38

We ask because some of his plays feel like it has to be the case. This one is a prime example.

FLOP: Ac 7d 4d TURN: 8h RIVER: 10h

Cristof: AhQs Eelis: 6h7s

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Is This A Hopeless Triple Barrel? from 2021-03-11T13:00:18

6 remain in a huge event with a lot of money on top, and the chip leader tries to apply maximum pressure. Did he do it in the wrong situation?

FLOP: Jh 4h 8d TURN: 9h RIVER: 8h<...

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Fascinating Play By One Main Event Champ Vs. Another from 2021-03-08T13:00:48

John Cynn and Scott Blumstein, two recent WSOP Main Event Champs, go head to head in a cash game with explosive results. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ad 5d 3c TURN: Js RI...

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Is This Proof THat Limitless Is Ahead Of The Curve? from 2021-03-04T14:00:12

Limitless has been taking the online poker world by storm. What is he doing that gets such good results? Maybe this hand offers some clues.

FLOP: Ah Kh 4h TURN: 9c RIVER:4c
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Bryn Kenney Never Stops from 2021-03-01T13:00:22

Bryn Kenney is constantly putting his opponents in impossible spots, and this time is no different on High Stakes Poker against Brandon Steven. How should Steven adjust to the mercurial superstar?<...

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Did This Massive Tell Cost This Guy Millions Of Chips??? from 2021-02-25T13:00:18

It's early in a huge PartyPoker main event field, and we have ourselves a cooler. But,The Poker Guys think they picked up a big tell on one of the players. Did he cost him dearly?

FLOP: Ad...

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Is This Play Just Too Much Heads Up For The SHRB? from 2021-02-22T13:00:38

Justin Bonomo is ONCE AGAIN heads up for the Super High Roller Bowl, this time online. Does he take too audacious a risk in order to achieve his goals in this hand?

FLOP: Qh 9h 5s TURN:...

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Did Phil Hellmuth Do This To Himself? from 2021-02-19T13:00:15

Phil Hellmuth puts himself in a spot against a player he doesn't know much about. Did he make huge mistakes along the way?

FLOP: As Js 5h TURN: 4s RIVER: 8h

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Did The Online Legend Own This Guy? from 2021-02-18T13:00:15

Sami Kelopuro has been crushing the internet for eternity, and now one player has to face off with him heads up for a $10k tourney. How does the challenger do?

FLOP: Jd 9d 2s TURN: 3c ...

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Should The Elite Pro Call It Off Heads Up? from 2021-02-11T13:00:12

Manig Loeser faces an all-in overbet in a big time online tournament. If he calls and wins he takes it down - how should he proceed?

FLOP: 2d Kd Js TURN: Qs RIVER: 5c

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Did This Guy Make A Mistake By Moving In Against Ike Haxton? from 2021-02-08T13:00:28

It's the final table of a big time online tourney, and Ike Haxton is in the mix. Is his opponent making a mistake against the poker wizard?

FLOP: 5c 6s Kd TURN: 8s RIVER: As
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Is This The Right Time For A River 3 - Bet? from 2021-02-04T13:00:08

Upeshka De Silva has A LOT of moves at the poker table, but is this the right time for one?

FLOP: 7h 6h 9c TURN: Qc RIVER: Qd

Pesh: 9s7s Ema: KcQs
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Does Tim Adams Have The Perfect Blockers To Call It Off In A 25k? from 2021-02-01T13:00:27

Late in a high roller, elite tournament pr Timothy Adams faces major aggression. Does he have the right hand to call it off?

FLOP: Ks 10s 9s TURN: Kh RIVER: 7s

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What The Hell Is Mikita Badziakouski Doing? from 2021-01-28T16:42:59

It's a high stakes final table with A LOT of money up for grabs, and Mikita is up to his normal stuff (making us confused). We break down an interesting line from the enigmatic pro.

FLOP:...

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Can It Actually Be Wrong To Move In With This Hand? from 2021-01-25T13:00:19

Dara O'Kearney has the unenviable task of extracting value from Kristen Bicknell. Does he make any mistakes along the way? The guys break it down.

FLOP: Kh 7d 5s TURN: 2c River...

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Maximizing Value Against A Maniac from 2021-01-21T12:59:59

Late in an EPT, a pro finds himself in a precarious spot against an unpredictable player. Is high variance the way to go?

FLOP: 2h 6d 9d TURN: 2s RIVER: 4h

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Can Bryn Kenney Fold To THIS GUY??? from 2021-01-18T13:00:19

Bryn Kenney faces a HUGE bet from Rock Solomon on the new High Stakes Poker, and Bryn has a pretty damn good hand. Can Bryn really consider folding to the notoriously erratic Solomon? The guys brea...

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Did The Main Event Champ Overthink This Play? from 2021-01-14T20:11:49

WSOP Main Event Champ Martin Jacobsen finds himself in a strange position against an unknown player. Does he give his opponent too much, or perhaps too little credit? The Poker Guys break it down. ...

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Does Duhamel Even Know Who Berkey Is When He Makes This Move? from 2021-01-11T13:00:30

Long before Matt Berkey was polarizing the poker world with his confounding plays at high stakes, he made a deep run in the 2010 WSOP Main Event. He ended up in a big hand against Jonathan Duhamel ...

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Is He Trapped Into Calling This 2x Pot Shove? from 2021-01-07T13:00:10

Sometimes, you are just forced to call it off even when the bet is huge. Is this final table moment one of those times?

FLOP: 9d Qs 6s TURN: 10s RIVER: 6d

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Shouldn't This Be A Snap Call? from 2021-01-04T13:00:24

A seemingly simple decision takes a complex turn at an online final table. The guys break it down.

FLOP: 2s 5h 8d TURN: Ad River: Qd

CrazyLissy: Ac8c WushuTM: 6d3d
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Did Ben Lamb Just RUIN Antonio Esfandiari? from 2020-12-28T13:00:24

In a high stakes game, Ben Lamb puts Antonio in a rough spot. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: As 4c 4d TURN: 3d 9d

Lamb: Jd10d Esfandiari: 8h4h

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Is Berkey Getting Out - Berkeyed By Frank Kassela? from 2020-12-24T00:50:30

Former WSOP player of the year Frank Kassela doesn't want Matt Berkey to win this pot (or probably any others). He's gonna take it to the streets and try to out-crazy Matt Berkey. Is this a good i...

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This Guy Is Repping ONE COMBO from 2020-12-21T13:00:19

It's early in the WSOP Europe Main Event, and one player decides to take a line so incredibly ambitious and narrow that it has to work. Right?

FLOP: 4c 5h 6h TURN: 7d River: 8d
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How To Tell A Great Story In Poker from 2020-12-17T13:00

Elite pros Mustapha Kanit and Timothy Adams are battling late in the EPT online Main Event, and Kanit decides to weave a tale so believable, we aren't even sure it's a good idea.

FLOP: Ad...

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Is This A Quality Bluff Or A Stab In The Dark? from 2020-12-14T13:00:20

It's the final table of a $500 tourney with $270k up top, and one player makes a bold move with 9 remaining. Is it a good move or just blind aggression?

FLOP: 8d 9c 2d TURN: 2s R...

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We Can't Find A Way To Justify This Play from 2020-12-10T13:00:20

Wackness abounds at a big final table.

FLOP: 10c 10d 4d TURN: Kh River: Jd

WhatIfGod: Qc 6s MissOracle: Qh 8h

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What The Hell Are These Online Wizards Doing? from 2020-12-07T13:00:35

LlinusLLove and Berri Sweet are playing heads up high stakes online, and they are on different level. The guys break down some outlandish plays.

FLOP: Kd 9d 4d TURN: 4s River: ...

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This Play Made Jonathan FLIP OUT from 2020-12-03T13:00:15

It's the final table of a $1k EPT online event, and one player makes a decision that may haunt Jonathan for the rest of his days.

FLOP: Ac 2s Qh TURN: 3c River: Kc

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How Bencb DOMINATES Online High Rollers from 2020-11-27T13:00:22

The online legend Bencb shows his moves off in a $25k online event, and the Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP:Kc 8c 8d TURN:Qh River:9d

Bencb:7s 9s Eelis:Ah Qs

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Can Polk Make Negreanu Fold Trips? (High Stakes Feud) from 2020-11-23T15:55:03

The High Stakes Feud between Negreanu and Polk is finally here, and the first 200 hands were played live. We break down the biggest of those hands.

FLOP:Kc 6s 6h TURN:8d 2h

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Is It A Disaster To Slowplay Aces On A Short Stack? from 2020-11-19T13:00:21

It's the final table of a WPT, and one player intends to maximize value through deception with his pocket aces, but is he getting too tricky?

FLOP:Qs 10h 5c TURN:9d

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Jason Koon Goes For Thin Value In A $25k But IS IT WORTH IT? from 2020-11-16T13:00:11

It's the final table of the 2020 WSOP Player's Championship, and Jason Koon is going to try to eek value against an astute opponent. Is it the right idea?

FLOP:As 9s Kh TURN: 8s River: ...

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Does This Guy Have A Perfect Read? from 2020-11-12T19:51:55

A play is made by the amateur on Shark Cage that is so outlandish that we have to ask if his read is dead on.

FLOP:Jc 5s 8s TURN: 6h River: 10c

Andrey:As 7s Artem: Ah Ks Listen

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Did Dominik Nitsche Fancy Play Himself Out Of $2.4m? from 2020-11-09T13:00:09

It's the final table of a $100k WSOP bracelet event, and it's totally stacked. Dominik Nitsche is gonna try to mess with the dials to trip up his elite competition, but does he get too fancy?
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Is This A GOAT Play By Negreanu Or Is He Just Clicking Buttons? from 2020-11-05T13:00:14

Daniel Negreanu makes a surprising play that most wouldn't, but is it good? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 4h 4s Qh TURN: 5h River: 8d

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Should Zigmund Hero Against The World Champ? from 2020-11-02T13:00:14

Zigmund faces aggression from Peter Eastgate, and he doesn't have a very good hand. Should he consider calling anyway? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: As Jc 6c TURN: 4h River: ...

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Did Viffer Get Too Fancy In The 7 - 2 Game? from 2020-10-29T12:00:14

The 7-2 game is on in a BIG way, and Viffer has the hand of the hour. Does he do a good job trying to capture value from his terrible hand? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 5d 4s 6s ...

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Is This Play A 10 On The Berkometer? from 2020-10-26T12:00:26

The "Berkometer" is a scale of how Matt Berkey-y a Matt Berkey play is. The Poker Guys use advanced computing analytics to assess this play that nearly breaks the Berkometer's instruments.
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Is This Maria Ho Play Hopeless Against Ike Haxton? from 2020-10-22T12:00:16

Heads up for the Shark Cage, Maria makes an ambitious play against Ike. Did she go too far? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP:2c 9s Kc TURN: Ad River: Js

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How Adrian Mateos Gets ALL THE MONEY from 2020-10-19T18:29:44

Adrian Mateos takes an unconventional line in pursuit of maximum value. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP:7h 6s 2h TURN: Qd River: Jd

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Should Antonio Call Jungleman's Check/Raise With ACES??? from 2020-10-15T12:00:24

Antonio Esfandiari gets put in a tough spot by Dan Smith in a $100k Alpha8 tournament. How should he figure it out? The guys break it down.

FLOP:Qs Qd 9s TURN: 2d River: 3h
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Is This The Right Hand To Call Dan Smith's Big Shove With? from 2020-10-12T12:00:25

Koray Aldemir is tasked with figuring out what to do against Dan Smith in a big spot. How did he do? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP:2h 10h 9c TURN: 5h River: Jd

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Mateos Shows How To MAXIMIZE VALUE In A PKO from 2020-10-08T12:00:17

Adrian Mateos works his magic at a $10k progressive knockout final table against Ole Schemion. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP:Qd 4s 7d TURN: 5h River: Js

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Did Hellmuth Just DESTROY Esfandiari??? from 2020-10-05T12:00:27

Over the years, Antonio has seemed to get the best of the poker brat. Did that just all change in this one hand in the High Stakes Duel? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP:4h Jd Js TUR...

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There Are 3(!) ABSURD Plays On This River from 2020-09-28T12:00:24

Heads up for a big online tournament, and these two guys have no quit whatsoever. Are these river plays too audacious or just plain brilliant?

FLOP: 2d 3c 6h TURN: 6c River: 9s
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Did Matt Berkey Just Make An Elite Play? from 2020-09-24T12:00:14

We may not always agree with Berkey's decisions, and he may wish we would shut up and never talk about him again, but maybe we like his play this time? Maybe?

FLOP: 5c 6s 10d TURN: 5d ...

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How Can He Fold???? (not the book, FASCINATING cash game hand) from 2020-09-21T15:40:59

In a seeming cooler, one player makes such an interesting decision that we had to steal the title from our book.

FLOP:Kc 10d 8c TURN: Js River: 3d

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Is This Mediocre Hand For Bicknell A Call Against Foxen's Overbet? from 2020-09-17T12:00:08

Poker power couple Alex Foxen and Kristen Bicknell play an interesting blind vs. blind hand early in a $25k tournament. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP:2h 5c 8d TURN: 4s River: 2d...

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Is This River 3 - Bet Too Fancy For This $25k Final Table? from 2020-09-14T12:00:23

An unknown player takes an ambitious line against Kahle Burns at an online $25k final table.

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Just How Good Is This Bluff? from 2020-09-10T12:00:23

It's the WPT Rolling Thunder final table, and one player makes an ambitious bluff against a better than expected hand. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP:7h 3c 8c TURN: 6d River: 10c Listen

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Berkey V Adelstein: Who Can Go For The Thinnest Value? from 2020-09-07T12:00:10

Matt Berkey and Garret Adelstein both like to operate on the bleeding edge of aggression and value seeking, and this hand is a great example of both players' approaches. Grant and Jonathan break it...

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Can He Call Off His Life Against The Strange Line? from 2020-09-03T12:00:17

Heads up for a WPT title, and one player is put in a terrible spot by a bad runout. The guys break it down.

FLOP: 9h 8h 3s TURN: 3d River: As

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Does This 2x Pot River Bet Make Sense? from 2020-08-31T12:00:27

Garret Adelstein has a great hand, but he's facing a massive bet. How should he interpret it? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Jd 3c 6h TURN: 2h River: 9h

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We HATE This Play By Phil Hellmuth from 2020-08-27T12:00:17

The Poker Brat has had a lot of success in tournaments, but that doesn't mean he always makes the right move. The Poker Guys assess a play by Hellmuth that they are not fans of.

FLOP: As ...

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Should He Raise This River? from 2020-08-24T12:00:47

It's the final table of a big Pokerstars Stadium Series event, and two of the chip leaders, including the overwhelming chip leader, clash in a hand featuring strange checks, strange raises, and und...

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Did Moneymaker Just Own The Elite Pro? from 2020-08-20T12:00:25

Chris Moneymaker faces off against the feared reader of souls, Davidi Kitai. How does he fare? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 10c 9h 7s TURN: 9s River: 8s

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Dnegs Faces A MASSIVE Overbet By Doyle from 2020-08-13T12:00:23

It's the halcyon days of poker - The Big Game cash game - and Negreanu is facing multiple huge bets from Doyle Brunson. How should he proceed? The guys break it down.

FLOP: 10s 10h 7d ...

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Can Hellmuth Pull Off The Monster Bluff Against Antonio For $100k? from 2020-08-10T12:00:32

Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari are playing a heads up sit n go for $100k, and Phil makes a big move. Is it a good move? How should Antonio react? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP:...

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Kristen Bicknell Goes For The Bracelet from 2020-08-06T21:30:02

Bicknell headlined the WSOP $2,500 6-max event, and this hand was one of her most interesting. The Guys break down some really interesting choices made by both Bicknell and her oponent.

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Is This A Clear Mistake By Garret? from 2020-08-03T12:00:36

Garret is constantly putting himself in thin spots on LATB, so inevitably he ends up with tough decisions. Did he get this one right? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ks Qs 9s TURN: ...

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Is This Play By Ludo Geilich Defensible? from 2020-07-30T12:00:26

Ludo Geilich burst onto the tournament scene a few years ago, dialing up the already ample aggression we became accustomed to on the EPT. Did he do it well, though? Was there good thought behind hi...

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He Did THE Play! from 2020-07-27T12:00:35

There's a particular play we have been anticipating for a while, and Chris Klodnicki finally attempts it on LATB. Does he pull it off? Is it a good time for the play? Grant and Jonathan break it do...

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Did Art Just Fall Into A Masterful Trap? from 2020-07-20T12:00:30

Art faces off against Yoh Viral, who has some tricks up his sleeve. Did Yoh's tricks get the best of Art this time? The Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ah Kd 5s TURN: 4d River: 8h
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What Exactly Is Jason Koon Doing In This Super High Stakes Game? from 2020-07-16T12:00:26

Jason Koon is certainly among the best in the world, but he ends up making some peculiar decisions against Elton Tsang at nosebleed stakes. The Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ah 2h 7c TURN: Q...

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Do You Like This Weird Line From Davidi Kitai? from 2020-07-13T12:00:34

Davidi Kitai is a legend for his live reads, but sometimes he's the one making his opponents make the decisions. Did this line of his maximize his chances for a good result?

FLOP: Ad 9c 5h...

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Should He Call $200k With Second Pair? from 2020-07-09T12:00:24

Wai Kin Yong finds himself facing a massive bet against known aggressive player Tan Xuan. Does he have the right hand in the right situation to call the wild player down?

FLOP: Ah Ad Ks ...

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Could Andy Have Played This One Weirder? from 2020-07-06T16:33:09

Andy flops incredibly well against Art and goes on to play some very strange poker. Does it work out for him? Should it work out for him? The guys break it down.

FLOP: As Kc 10d TURN: 4...

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Is This A Good Bluff Against The Grinder? from 2020-07-02T12:00:11

Michael Mizrachi can be a tough guy to get to fold a hand, so is his opponent making a mistake in this huge pot heads up for a WPT title? The guys break it down

FLOP: 10h 3h 6c TURN: 6h R...

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Is The Nut Flush An Auto Call Here? from 2020-06-25T12:00:12

Andy is putting someone in a tough spot AGAIN, and this time it's Garret. Should Garret even consider folding his strong hand against Andy? The guys break it down.

FLOP: Js 5s 9h TURN: 9...

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Can You Ever Fold A Good Hand To Andy? from 2020-06-22T12:00:32

Andy is always putting people in weird spots on LATB, so is the answer simply never to fold to him if you have ANYTHING? The Poker Guys explore this question through an interesting hand he played. ...

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Should He Call Mikita With King High? from 2020-06-18T12:00:12

Mikita Badziakouski is tough to figure out at the poker table, but did Rui Cao step too far out of bounds to try to combat him? The Poker Guys break it down.

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Should He Fold Kings Against The Known Maniac? from 2020-06-15T16:43:14

Art Papazyan finds himself in a common spot on LATB - trying to figure out Garret. Did he get it right this time both in practice and in theory? The Poker Guys break it down.

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When A Guy Plays Like This, How Can You Beat Him? from 2020-06-11T12:00:20

Stephen Chidwick is one of the best players in the world, and his prowess is on display in this great hand with eight players left and over a million dollars still to be won. The Poker Guys break ...

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Did The Blockers Force These Guys' Hands? from 2020-06-08T16:43:40

Sometimes a hand plays itself. This hand may not be like that for most players, but is that the case for these deep thinking players at a WPT Final Table?

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Should This Guy Try To Bluff Isildur? from 2020-06-01T12:00:47

The guys break down a hand played by Viktor Blom in the Online Super High Roller Bowl. Did his opponent make a mistake?

FLOP: Ad 2c 7h TURN: 8c River: Qh

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Did Bryn Kenney Just Make The Greatest Play Of All Time? from 2020-05-28T12:00:37

Bryn Kenney makes a play against Matt Berkey that might be terrible, or good, or frickin' genius. We break it down.

FLOP: 6s 8c 2d TURN: 6d River : 10d

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Does It Make Any Sense To Consider Heroing Here? from 2020-05-25T12:00:33

Mustapha Kanit finds himself in a spot where he has to decide whether or not to be a hero. Do the guys agree with his ultimate decision?

FLOP: 5d 9c 6s TURN: Jh River : Kc

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Does This Read By Negreanu Make Any Sense? from 2020-05-21T12:00:33

Daniel Negreanu and David Benyamine both make unorthodox decisions en route to a tough river decision for Negreanu. Does he assess the situation correctly? The Poker Guys break it down.

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Does Garret Have A Perfect Read On This Guy? from 2020-05-18T12:00:33

Garret Adelstein makes some ambitious and unusual plays that lead the guys to ask, can his read really be this spot on?

FLOP: Ad 3s 4s TURN: 9s River : 5d

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Should He Call Off His LIFE With The Second Nuts??? from 2020-05-14T12:00:33

It's one of the highest stakes games we've ever seen, and one player gets put to the test for well... everything. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Can He Fold An Over Pair Against THIS GUY??? from 2020-05-11T12:00:34

A player finds himself in a situation he doesn't like against Andy on LATB, but should he be so worried? The guys break it down.

FLOP: 2h 3c Jh TURN: 5d River : 2c

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How To Play Short Stacked With A Flush Draw At A Big Final Table from 2020-05-07T12:00:34

With a 7 high flush draw and a short stack, one player is faced with big decisions that could determine the size of his already large payday. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Is This A $3,600,000 Hand? from 2020-05-04T12:00:39

It's a $250k buy-in Super High Roller bowl and Timothy Adams is, as usual, going for it. Does the result of this hand swing one players fortunes by millions of dollars? Grant and Jonathan break it ...

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When Every Choice Seems Wrong On Every Street from 2020-04-30T15:52:43

It's a totally stacked $25k final table, and one player consistently finds himself in tough spots on every street against elite players. Did he handle it well? Grant and Jonathan break it down. Listen

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Bicknell Did WHAT Against Mateos In A High Roller??? from 2020-04-23T12:00:13

Kristen Bicknell and Adrian Mateos are two of the best tournament players in the world - and Bicknell is making above the rim decisions. What do we think of her unconventional plays? The Poker Guys...

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He's Face Up. There Are 4 Left. Should He Hero? from 2020-04-20T15:30:09

Two thoughtful players who know each other well battle it out in a fascinating hand with 4 players remaining in the $5k 6-Max 2019 WSOP bracelet event. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Tripling Up WITHOUT A Showdown from 2020-04-16T12:00:23

How is it possible? Walk through this incredible hand with The Poker Guys as they break down some unorthodox decisions leading to this improbable result.

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Should Chidwick Go For 3 Streets Of Value On The $600k Bubble? from 2020-04-13T12:00:33

Steven Chidwick is the short stack on one of the biggest bubbles in poker, so should he go for 3 streets of thin value? The Poker Guys break it down.

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He's Considering Calling A 2x Pot Bet With WHAT??? from 2020-04-10T02:14:48

It's heads up for a $50k High Roller, and an amateur is tasked with figuring out Mikita Badziakouski. Does he get it right? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 2d 9c 4c TURN: 2s River:...

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Is This The Most Confounding Hand Of The Year? from 2020-04-06T16:16:53

Garret and Andy are at it again on LATB, and this time they both make some highly unexpected decisions in an attempt to outwit each other. The Poker Guys break it down.

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Should He Bluff The Guy Who Is Down $250k? from 2020-04-02T21:48:23

Dan Zack finds himself with an opportunity against Andy on LATB. But Andy is already down a ton of money... should Dan still go for it? The Poker Guys break it down.

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Should He Turn Bottom Pair Into A Bluff Heads Up For The Title? from 2020-03-26T12:00:20

Its heads up for the Battle of Malta, and one player doesn't feel his showdown value is good enough to win, but should he bluff? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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MONSTER Flop In A Super High Roller - How Did It Go Like THIS??? from 2020-03-23T16:25:36

Jason Koon and Daniel Dvoress face off in a Super High Roller. They both flop so well and play so differently than expected that The Poker Guys have to dive deep to try to figure out what's going o...

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Is This Value Bet By Rainer Kempe Just Too Ambitious? from 2020-03-19T15:30:20

Rainer Kempe and Adrian Mateos are getting close to the win in a SHR. Did Rainer get too fancy trying to maximize value against the superstar? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 3s 7...

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Can He Bullly The Amateur On Day 1? (and Our Take On COVID - 19 In Poker) from 2020-03-16T15:58:48

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We dive into an early tournament hand played by David Lappin, co-host of the Chip Race podcast. We also gi...

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Should Mercier Look Up Duhamel With Ace High? from 2020-03-12T15:55:35

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Jason Mercier ends up with a pretty weak holding in a 3-bet pot, but should he still put the chips in the ...

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Did Alex Foxen Go Too Far With Thin Value? from 2020-03-09T16:33:43

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Alex Foxen is one of the very best tournament players win the world, but did he get too fancy with a value...

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Your Strong Range Got Raised. You Have A Weak Flush. How Do You Deal With It? from 2020-03-05T13:00:20

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4 remain in the Battle of Malta with hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line. How should these player...

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Can The Way Garret Played This Full House Possibly Be Right? from 2020-03-02T13:43

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Garret finds himself in another classic confrontation against Andy on LATB. Did he play his monster hand w...

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Is It OK To Fold TOP TWO Against THIS GUY??? from 2020-02-27T13:00:20

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Ludovic Geilich is known for not always having it when he puts the pressure on, which he is certainly doin...

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Can He Call Down With Ace High In A $250k? from 2020-02-24T13:00:30

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Kahle Burns and Elio Fox square off in a $250k in a fascinating hand. The Poker Guys break it down.
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Are These Blockers Good Enough To Shove With? from 2020-02-21T13:00:20

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Daniel Dvoress and Orpen Kisacikoglu are playing some high level poker, but does Dvoress get a little too ...

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Badziakouski And Mateos Make Some OFF THE WALL Decisions In A $25k from 2020-02-19T13:00:30

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These elite players are on a plane above most who play this game, but can some of the decisions they make ...

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A Crazy Andy Hand From LATB! (We Disagree With The Solver) from 2020-02-13T13:00:20

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Andy is known for his outlandish and in treating play on LATB, and this hand against Nick is a great examp...

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One Weird Hand Vs. One Weird Line from 2020-02-10T18:06:03

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One player has a hand that doesn't make too much sense and the other takes a strange line - how can we mak...

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Should You EVER Raise In This Spot? ($1m For First) from 2020-02-06T13:00:10

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Ludovic Geilich is known for his aggression, but does he take it too far with 11 left in the Party Poker M...

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Is This A Failure Of Thin Value? from 2020-02-03T13:00

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At the final table of a major tournament, should Aaron Van Blarcum go for value with a set on a 4-straight...

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Did The World Champ Bamboozle Himself? from 2020-01-30T13:00:10

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Ryan Riess finds himself in a tough spot after playing a hand strangely against the tricky Roberto Romanel...

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Why You Should Always Have A Plan When You Bet from 2020-01-27T13:00:11

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Playing against a tricky player like Roberto Romanello can be tough. What should one player do when he has...

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Should He Hero Call The Slim Reaper? from 2020-01-23T13:00

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Keith Tilston finds himself in the unenviable spot of trying to figure out Stephen Chidwick. How should he...

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Did Sam Grafton Overthink It Against The Main Event Champ? from 2020-01-20T13:00

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Sam Grafton faces off against a shorstacked Hossein Ensan in the Party Poker Millions UK Main Event. Does ...

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Should Joseph Cheong Be A Hero? from 2020-01-16T13:00:31

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Joseph Cheong faces aggression from Kristen Bicknell at a major point of a final table. He doesn't have mu...

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What Are The Factors When Making A River Decision With Top Top? from 2020-01-13T13:00:16

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One player is left with a difficult river decision in a $5/10/25 game when his aggressive opponent raises ...

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Is This Hand Good Enough To Withstand This Massive Shove? from 2020-01-09T13:00:26

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Two accomplished players go at it late in an EPT. How should one respond when the other overshoves? Grant ...

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How The Hell Does Dario Sammartino Call Down Antonio With This Hand? from 2020-01-06T13:01:03

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Dario Sammartino makes some questionable decisions against "The Magician" in the 2019 WSOP Main Event. The...

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How Can You Make A Close Decision Against Stephen Chidwick? from 2019-12-30T13:01:03

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Jake Schindler must decide how to deal with the aggression of Stephen Chidwick in a huge spot. The guys br...

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Did Jungleman Get In Too Deep In This Super High Stakes Game? from 2019-12-26T13:00:33

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Jungleman is faced with a decision in a super high stakes game - should he bluff with air? Grant and Jonat...

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How Should Sam Greenwood Deal With The Online Superstar? from 2019-12-19T13:01:23

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Sam Greenwood isn't the new kid on the block when he's playing Linus Loeliger, an online superstar. How sh...

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Should Dario Sammartino Call Sam Greenwood In This Huge Spot? from 2019-12-16T13:00:43

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It's a MASSIVE spot in the Main Event with two elite players going at it. How should Dario deal with Sam G...

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Tony G Is Back! And WHAT THE HELL Is He Doing??? from 2019-12-12T15:48:43

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Tony G. gets caught up in one of the biggest cash game hands of the year against billionaire Paul Phua. Th...

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Is A Set Good Enough To Shove On Erik Seidel In This $250k? from 2019-12-09T17:43:01

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Seth Davies finds himself with an underrepresented set against Erik Seidel in a big time spot, but is it g...

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Is This Story Just Too Weird? from 2019-12-05T13:00:23

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Alen Alencar is at it again, but this time he's got it! Just kidding. He's bluffing again. Does his story ...

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How Can Garret Adelstein Show Up With This Hand? from 2019-12-02T16:36:48

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Garret Adelstein is known to play some unconventional poker, but can he really show up here with THIS hand...

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Should He Turn Top Pair Into A Bluff On A 4-Flush Board? from 2019-11-29T13:00:03

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Alen Alencar is gonna play his hand strangely, but will it be effective? How should his opponent respond ...

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Should He Call With A Set Against The Weird Line? from 2019-11-25T13:00:23

Nick Vertucci finds himself in a strange spot against an uncommon line with a set. Should he believe his opponent? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Should He Consider Calling With Queen High??? from 2019-11-21T13:00:23

Jorryt Van Hoof is in the unenviable position of having to figure out what to do against Alex Foxen with three remaining in a tournament - but is calling with queen high a legitimate option??? Gran...

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Can The Unknown Guy Outsmart Shaun Deeb? from 2019-11-18T15:34:40

Shaun Deeb is making moves in the WSOPE Main Event. Can Renee Mueller figure him out and take advantage? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ad 2d 3c TURN: 4c

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What To Do Against A Squeeze With A Straight from 2019-11-14T15:18:43

Both Sam Grafton and John Duthie have strong hands, but Ludovic Geilich has a plan to steal the pot from both of them. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 5h 4h 6s TURN: Jh RIVER:...

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Is It Possible To Fold Top - Top Against THIS Guy? from 2019-11-11T13:00:14

Art Papazyan is put in a tough spot against known maniac, Andy, on LATB. What should he do when he has a slow played top-top? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kd 10c 2c TURN: 2...

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Can She Suss Out The Bad Story? from 2019-11-07T13:00:12

Maria Lampropulos has her tournament life put on the line in a 10k, but in a strange way. Can she put the pieces together and make a big call with a weak hand? Should she? Grant and Jonathan break ...

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What Should Phil Helmuth Do With Aces Here? from 2019-11-04T17:42:26

Phil Hellmuth has aces in a cash game, but he ends up in a tough spot. How should he proceed? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Js 6d 2s TURN: 8s RIVER: 9d

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This MUST Be In The Running For The Greatest Fold Of All Time from 2019-10-28T12:04:52

Garret Adelstein makes an unfathomable play on Live at the Bike. Grant and Jonathan attempt to break it down.

FLOP: 8h 2d 9c TURN: Jd RIVER: 5h

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A Nightmare Spot For Peter Jetten from 2019-10-24T12:00:22

Peter Jetten has a big hand, but he's in a tough spot against one of the best in the world, Charlie Carrel. What should he do? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 6d Qh 6h TURN: 3s ...

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Did The GTO Master Mess This Up? from 2019-10-21T17:38:28

Christoph Vogelsang is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, and one of the most adept and balanced GTO practitioners. Did he make the right moves with 19 left in a big tournamen...

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Mike Postle Update/Vogelsang v. Peters In The $300k SHRB from 2019-10-17T17:15:42

We talk about a few developments in the Postle scandal since our last podcast about him, and then we break down a big hand between Vogelsang and David Peters in the London Super High Roller Bowl. <...

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What Should Mike Matusow Do With Aces? from 2019-10-14T12:00:04

Mike Matusow puts himself in a weird spot with the best starting hand in poker. How should he proceed? The Poker Guys break it down.

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Can He Raise A Flush For Value? from 2019-10-10T17:27:05

7 remain in a major EPT event, and Martin Czuczor gets an unexpected runout, but can he raise profitably? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Jc Jh 5s TURN: 10s RIVER: 9s
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MIKE POSTLE and CHEATING IN POKER! Special Pod from 2019-10-04T12:00:24

The Mike Postle scandal has taken the poker world by storm, so we have to talk about it. We go over some of the damning evidence against him, including hands. We also talk about previous cheating s...

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Is It Bluffing Time Or Should He Give Up? from 2019-10-03T12:00:04

15 remain in an EPT, and two medium stacks end up embroiled in a button vs. BB battle. Should the big blind pump the brakes or go for it? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ah 10h 7d...

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Should Ryan Riess Fold This Monster? from 2019-09-30T12:00:24

Ryan Riess has a big hand in a big spot, but his opponent is showing a lot of strength. Should he consider folding? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 3s 3d 6c TURN: Jd RIVER...

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Did He Screw This Up Against The Big Stack Bully? from 2019-09-26T12:00:26

Shalom Elharrar is taking a stand against Sean Winter at a major final table, but is he going about it the right way? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 2h 3d 7s TURN: 4h RIV...

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Did Sam Trickett Just Make The Perfect Bluff? from 2019-09-23T18:12:44

Sam Trickett made a play in the biggest ever buy-in poker tournament that took the poker world by storm. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 7c 4c 3c TURN: Js RIVER: 7s
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Are These Plays Button Clicks Or Brilliant? from 2019-09-19T12:00:16

The title says it all. Some extreme plays occur in this 100k tournament, but are they well thought out? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ah Kh 6d TURN: 4h RIVER: 9h
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Was This A Masterful Read At The WSOP? from 2019-09-16T16:03:49

Hossein Ensan made a lot of aggressive plays at the WSOP Final Table en route to his victory, but sometimes he was put in the position of figuring out his opponents. Grant and Jonathan break a hand...

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Did He Let The $300k Money Jump Get To Him? from 2019-09-12T17:19:02

With only 6 players remaining in the $25k Poker Player's Championship, Mark Rivera has a big hand. Did he let the money affect his play against Julien Martini? Grant and Jonathan break it down. Listen

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What Should The Elite Player Do Against The Tight Amateur? from 2019-09-09T15:36:06

Deep in the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event, high roller pro Timothy Adams is facing aggression from an unknown opponent. How should he respond? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 9d 10c ...

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Did The Winner Of The Biggest Buy - In Ever Screw This Up? from 2019-09-05T12:00:26

Aaron Zang won the biggest ever buy-in poker tournament, but did he make mistakes in this high stakes cash game hand? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 4c 2d Qh TURN: 6d
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Did She Misplay The Straight? from 2019-08-29T15:51:02

A lot of bluffing happens by both players in a cash game hand. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Jd Qd Jc TURN: 5d RIVER: 9s

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Did The $250k Bubble Impact Jungleman? from 2019-08-26T16:43:31

Daniel Cates is one of the best, but can he be influenced by a massive bubble? The Poker guys examine some strange plays on a $266k bubble.

FLOP: 2s 4s 5h TURN: 5c RIVER: Ah
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Should Patrik Antonius Be This Unbluffable? from 2019-08-22T16:50:57

We all know Patrik is a boss, but sometimes it seems like he never folds. Should he fold more? This hand against Charlie Carrel is a good way to take a look at that question.

FLOP: Jd 9s ...

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Should Negreanu Be Bluffing? Should Kurganov Be Calling? from 2019-08-19T16:03:14

Two of the greats battle with 6 left in a 100k WSOP event. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10s 8d 3d TURN: 5h RIVER: Qh

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Jason Koon And Alex Foxen Blow Our Minds (Feat. Matt Matros) from 2019-08-12T16:03:40

Jason Koon and Alex Foxen play a fascinating and difficult to understand hand in the Triton series. We bring in help, with special guest Matt Matros (3- time bracelet winner among other accomplishm...

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How Does Bryn Kenney Do It? from 2019-08-08T19:00:30

He's the all-time money winner in tournament poker. How did Bryn Kenney get there? Hands like this one.

FLOP Ac 4d Qd TURN: 8s RIVER: 2d

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Should He Shove The River With Aces? from 2019-08-05T12:00:05

Garret Adelstein is facing a tiny bet on the river, and there aren't many hands that beat his aces. Is it worth a value shove? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Kh 8s 8d TURN: 5c ...

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Should ElkY Hold On Against The Maniac? from 2019-08-01T12:00:15

ElkY is facing aggression from Dario Minieri in a 4-bet pot, and he has only ace high. Should he consider holding on anyway? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6s 4h Jc TURN: Ks ...

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Should Ryan Riess Call With 10 High??? from 2019-07-25T17:30:45

5 remain in EPT Monte Carlo, and WSOP champion Ryan Riess is VERY short stacked. Should he hero it all away? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Did Sam Greenwood Have To Bust Here? from 2019-07-22T17:24:39

This hand is one of the most talked about of the 2019 Main Event. Should Sam Greenwood be playing his hand like this? Did his opponent make a straight? The Poker Guys break it down, along with a sm...

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How Should The November Niner React To This Monster Bet? from 2019-07-18T12:00:04

Scott Montgomery is facing a huge bet with 3 remaining in a tournament. How should he interpret it? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Js 10h 10d TURN: As

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Is It OK To Tell A Bad Story On The Bubble? from 2019-07-15T12:00:04

Sometimes the bubble can be enough pressure that aggressive plays that don't add up can work. Is this one of those times? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 2s 3c Kd TURN: 7d RIV...

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Is Patrik Antonius Still A Boss Or Is This Too Loose? from 2019-07-11T12:00:04

Patrik Antonius has been crushing cash games for over a decade. Does he still have it? Is this play against Timothy Adams too ambitious? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ad Ks Kc T...

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Should He Fold His Hidden Straight? from 2019-07-08T12:00:04

Manig Loeser has the chip lead with 3 remaining in an EPT, and he rivers a big, disguised hand. Should he consider folding it against unexpected aggression?

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Why Can't Tom Dwan Get Paid With Two Pair? from 2019-07-01T12:00

Tom Dwan has a reputation as a maniac, which should get him paid when he has it. Why is he struggling to get paid against John Duthie in a heads up tournament? Grant and Jonathan break it down. Listen

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OK, What The Hell Is Sam Greenwood Doing? from 2019-06-27T12:00:04

Sam Greenwood makes some VERY peculiar decisions with a short stack and 5 left in a High Roller. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 2c Kd 4s

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Should Dan Smith Hero Call Fedor Holz? from 2019-06-24T11:59:59

Dan Smith and Fedor Holz are heads up for the $111k Big One for One Drop. Should Smith pull the trigger on a hero call? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 8c 6s Jh TURN: 6c R...

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A Million Marginal Spots In A HIgh Roller from 2019-06-20T11:59:59

The Poker Guys break down a 3 way hand with a ton of different little spots that people have to navigate constantly in tournaments.

FLOP: 10s 4c 7s TURN: 8d RIVER: 9s

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Should He Call The Maniac When The Nightmare River Card Comes? from 2019-06-17T11:59:59

Some decisions are a lot easier against predictable players, and that is definitely the case in this LATB hand. How should you react when a bad card comes, but your opponent has a reputation for ag...

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Should He Consider Folding The Flopped Straight? from 2019-06-13T12:00:06

Daniel Strelitz ends up in a tough spot after slowplaying a straight 3 handed in the PCA. Can he fold?

FLOP: 9h Js 8d TURN: 4s RIVER: Ks

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Is There Any Way To Justify These Calls? from 2019-06-10T12:00:05

David Williams makes some calls that look pretty strange on The Big Game. Is he too out there or is he on to something?

FLOP: Ac Jd 4h TURN: 5s RIVER: Kh

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Is The Ace Of Spades Enough To Make This Huge Hero Call? from 2019-06-06T18:16:14

Daniel Dvoress has the unfortunate task of trying to figure out David Peters. Did he do it right? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 5s 6c Js TURN: 5d RIVER: 3s

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Should Bonomo Go For It All? from 2019-06-03T12:00:07

Justin Bonomo and David Peters are going at it with 3 remaining in a US Poker Open event. Should Justin bet it all? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 3h 4h 10s TURN: Jc RIV...

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Should He Raise Or Call With The Nuts? from 2019-05-30T12:00:17

William Reynolds has the nuts win a three way pot on The Big Game. What's the best way to get paid? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: As 7s 9c TURN: 10c RIVER: 4h

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Should Negreanu Call This Massive Bet? from 2019-05-27T12:00:07

Daniel Negreanu is facing a huge decision in the Super High Roller Bowl against one of the best: Steven Chidwick. Should Negreanu call? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 4d 6h 3c TU...

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Is This The Best Way To Get Paid With A Flush? from 2019-05-20T12:00:19

It's a big cash game on LATB, and Dennis flops a flush against Art Papazyan. Is he going about getting value the best way? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Qh 7h 8h TURN: 9s RI...

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Why Do The Poker Guys Disagree About This River Raise? from 2019-05-16T12:00:19

Deep win the PCA, Simon Deadman makes a play that has us debating. Grant thinks it's pretty great, Jonathan isn't so sure. Can one convince the other? Is this a good play?

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Is This King High Call A Mistake? from 2019-05-13T12:00:19

Garret Adelstein is up to his unconventional poker tricks again. Did he make a mistake this time? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 10d 8c 5h TURN: 4d RIVER: Ad

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How To Stand Up To Final Table Pressure from 2019-05-09T12:00:19

Sam Greenwood likes to put players in tough spots, especially when the money gets big. Can Shatilov handle the pressure? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 2c Qs 5h TURN: 8c RIVE...

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Should Kristen Bicknell Turn Top Top Into A Bluff? from 2019-05-06T12:00:09

Kristen Bicknell flopped well, but she suspects it's not good enough. Should she turn her very good hand into a bluff? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qh 9d 2h TURN: 8h RI...

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Should He Hold On With Top Top Against This Huge Bet? from 2019-05-02T12:00:19

Sam Abernathy puts Mike Dentale in a tough spot in a cash game, how should he respond? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ks 5s 9h TURN: 5d RIVER: Qs

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How Do You Decide When To Call A Massive Bet? from 2019-04-29T16:10:52

Garret and Berkey are at it again. This time Garret is putting Berkey to the test ; how should Berkey deal with Garret's untamed aggression? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: As Js Qd ...

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Did Gus Hansen Give Johnny Chan Way Too Many Chips? from 2019-04-25T17:55:34

The title says it all - Gus Hansen and Johnny Chan end up in a cooler, but does that mean Chan has to get the full double? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 9d Js 4s TURN: Kh RI...

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Should He Have Folded Sooner? from 2019-04-22T17:05:34

In No-Limit Hold-em, marginally bad decisions early in a hand can lead to big losses later. One of the players involved in this Breakdown must battle his past decisions to try and avoid catastrophe...

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Should Dan Smith Be In This Spot? from 2019-04-18T12:00:04

Dan Smith and Bryn Kenney battle with 3 left in a super High Roller. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 9c 5s 3h TURN: 4c RIVER: Kd

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Is This The Most Impressive Check Of All Time? from 2019-04-15T16:36:32

Oscar Ng has made a big splash in high stakes cash games as of late. Is he playing at the next level, or is he exploitable? The Poker guys examine a hand he played unconventionally against Justin Y...

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Should Shaun Deeb Call The Crazy Guy? from 2019-04-11T12:00:14

Shaun Deeb ends up in a tough spot against a player who can really show up with anything. What should he do? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 10s 2d 4h TURN: Ad RIVER: 2h
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Was This Huge Sizing A Huge Mistake? from 2019-04-08T12:00:12

Garret Adlestein is always trying to mix it up, but did he go too far this time? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qs 2h 7h TURN: Jh RIVER: Qd

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Should He Fold Getting 418 To 1??? from 2019-04-04T18:17:30

Sam Greenwood and Steven Chidwick end up in a weird spot during a super high roller. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kd 8h 7s TURN: 2h RIVER: Qh

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What Should Dentale Do When Shaun Deeb Exposes A Card? from 2019-03-28T12:00:19

Shaun Deeb plays mind games with Mike Dentale in a cash game. Does Dentale react correctly? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 8s 5h 2c TURN: 9h

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Should These Elite Players Be Showing Up With These Weird Hands? from 2019-03-25T12:00:49

Ryan Fee and Danmerrrr get in a weird pot on LATB. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qh 7d 4s TURN: 3h RIVER: Ks

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Should This Play Be A Part Of Anyone's Game? from 2019-03-20T12:00:19

Sam Greenwood gets put in a spot in a super high roller tournament, but is his opponent risking too much? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10s 10c 7s TURN: 8d RIVER: Jh
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Is This The Strangest Berkey Hand We've Ever Broken Down? from 2019-03-18T12:00:19

Matt Berkey clearly plays differently than other pros at his stakes, and this hand is a prime example. Grant and Jonathan break down some fascinating decisions from the LATB Million Dollar Cash Gam...

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Is This A Bad Overbet? from 2019-03-14T16:22:31

Kristen Bicknell and Cary Katz play a shocking hand at the Aussie Millions $100,000 High Roller. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ac Qc Qd TURN: 3s RIVER: Ah

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Could This Inducing Strategy Possibly Work Long Term? from 2019-03-11T12:00:18

This hand has some of the most fascinating decisions we have seen for a long time. We attempt to break down the intentions of the players in a hand that is either played masterfully or exploitably....

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Was Maria Ho Way Too Careful In This Hand? from 2019-03-07T13:00:18

It's approaching the bubble of the PCA, and Maria Ho gets put in a tough spot by the relentless Davidi Kitai. Did she play it right? The Poker Guys break it down.

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Should He Fold A Straight Getting 5 To 1? (3 Left In Aussie Millions) from 2019-03-04T13:00:23

We've all seen it before. The math says call. You have a good hand. But how can the other guy be bluffing? And how can you possibly have a good enough hand to call? That's what faces one player in ...

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What's The Best Way To Get Value With A Full House? from 2019-02-28T13:00:23

It looks like a three way cooler, but can the best hand get paid? Grant and Jonathan break down this situation that exemplifies the difficulty of maximizing value against good players.

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Too Spewey? Or Just Right? from 2019-02-25T13:00:06

Some wild things happen in this Live at the Bike hand. Is the play insanely loose and bad or is it something a little more? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 9d 7h 2s TURN: 6s R...

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Should Dan Smith Go All In Here? from 2019-02-21T13:00:15

Dan Smith is making a move, but did he do it the right way? The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Ad 3d 2s TURN: 7c RIVER: 3s

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Can It Be Right To Fold The Very Top Of Her Range? from 2019-02-18T13:00:05

This hand made some big waves during the PCA $25k - a fold that had the poker world talking. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ks Qd 9s TURN: Qh RIVER: As

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Should Matt Berkey Have Put Himself In This Spot? from 2019-02-14T13:00:25

There are only 15 remaining in the PCA, and Matt Berkey takes a high variance line against an aggressive opponent. The Poker Guys analyze the situation.

FLOP: 4d Kc 5c TURN: 9s RI...

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Should Alex Foxen Call Here? from 2019-02-11T13:00:15

Alex Foxen is against elite competition, facing a lot of pressure, and doesn't have a very good hand. Should he hold on? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 9h 6s 5c TURN: Jh ...

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The Berkey Fold from 2019-02-07T13:00:15

Sometimes a play goes viral because a player makes a seemingly unusual decision. That was the case with this big move by Matt Berkey in the PCA. But was it the right decision? Grant and Jonathan br...

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What Should Ike Haxton Do On The River? from 2019-02-04T13:00:15

Ike Haxton gets into a weird situation in a 3-way pot against Tosoc and Robl. Does he make the right decisions? Do his opponents? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ac 5d 2c TURN...

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Should He Call This Massive Bet On Day 1 Of A $25k? from 2019-01-31T13:00:15

It's day one of the Pokerstars Player's Championship, and Platinum Pass winner Christopher Put is put in a tough spot against a pro. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 10c 6d 7s TURN...

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Should The WPT Champ Fold A Set On The Turn? from 2019-01-28T16:00:46

Darren Elias has a very big hand, but he's facing a lot of pressure. Did he respond correctly? The Poker Guys break it down.

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How Should Prahlad Friedman Play This River? from 2019-01-24T13:00:13

Cash game legend Prahlad Friedman finds himself in a sticky situation with pocket queens against LATB regular Andy. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: Js 3c 4c TURN: 9c RIVER: A...

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A Super High Roller Conundrum from 2019-01-21T13:00:26

5 remain in the Super High Roller Bowl, and elite players Ike Haxton and Adrian Mateos get weird in a strange and wonderful hand. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ks 9h 10s TUR...

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Did Matt Berkey F This Up? from 2019-01-17T16:14:20

Garrett Adelstein has a big hand, but Matt Berkey has overshoved. Is this a good play? The Poker guys break it down.

FLOP: 10s 2s 4d TURN: 3s RIVER: 10h

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Should Negreanu Put This Many Chips In? from 2019-01-14T13:00:15

Daniel Negreanu puts himself in a tough spot with only two tables reaming in the $300k Super High Roller Bowl. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6c 3s 2d TURN: 9d

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When Should Vanessa Selbst Raise? from 2019-01-10T13:00:15

Vanessa has a big hand on High Stakes Poker against Doyle Brunson. The question is, when should she pull the trigger? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qh 6s 6c TURN: 4c RIV...

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The Negreanu Fold from 2019-01-07T13:00:36

Grant and Jonathan break down the much talked about Negreanu fold from the 2018 Super High Roller Bowl. Do we think he made the right move?

FLOP: 6s 7h 8d TURN: 9s RIVER: 8h
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Matt Berkey Shoves. You Have AA Here. Should You Call? from 2018-12-27T13:00:05

Matt Berkey is tricky, and that's just what Nick on Live at the Bike is going to figure out here. What to do against massive pressure when you have a pretty good hand? Grant and Jonathan break it d...

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Is This A Good Time To Fold Trips? from 2018-12-24T13:00:15

Jason Koon is elite, and he's heads up for a $25k high roller with WSOP Main Event final table member Benjamin Pollack. Does Koon make the right move here? Grant and Jonathan break it down.
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Is She Crazy For Calling With Queen High Here? from 2018-12-20T13:00:16

Maria Lampropolous makes an ambitious call with 5 left in the PCA. Is she thinking correctly or just giving it away? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 4s 7h 2d TURN: 7c RIVE...

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Can These Stories Be Justified? (Three 3 - Bets In One Hand) from 2018-12-17T17:41:08

It's pretty difficult to 3-bet twice in a no limit hand, let alone three times. But it happened, and we're here to talk about it.

FLOP: Ad 3d 3s TURN: Ah

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Is It Possible To Get Paid With The Nuts Here? from 2018-12-13T13:00:15

The river card changes everything in this 3-way pot. Can the guy with the nets get paid by 2 sets? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 5s 6h Kd TURN: Qs RIVER: 7h

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Matt Berkey Befuddles Jungleman from 2018-12-10T18:09:08

Berkey and Jungleman are playing in a high stakes cash game, and they make some unusual decisions against each other (especially Berkey). Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qc 9s 7d ...

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Is This A (Jamie) Golden Fold? from 2018-12-06T13:00:17

It's a Jamie Gold sighting on Live at the Bike! And he's got a big hand. Does he play it right? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 9h 7s 3h TURN: 2d

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Blocker Bet Gone Bad from 2018-12-03T17:51:12

Sometimes it feels like a good idea to make a "blocker" bet on the river. Well, sometimes you're just WRONG. Grant and Jonathan break down a strangely played hand.

FLOP: Jc Qs 7c TURN:...

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This River Play Broke Us. In A Bad Way. from 2018-11-29T13:00:14

It's 3 way action on Live at the Bike and these guys are doing some weird stuff. Some stuff we don't think is too great.

FLOP: Qc 4s 6h TURN: 9d RIVER: 5d

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Big Moment, Bad Story from 2018-11-26T18:19:56

Sometimes a play doesn't need to make sense to work. This is especially true in the late stages of tournaments. This play... it doesn't make the most sense. But will it work? Grant and Jonathan bre...

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Massive Bubble Pressure In A High Roller from 2018-11-19T13:00:08

It's a 25k high roller and the bubble is approaching. Will a bluff fold out the bottom of Timothy Adams' range?

FLOP: 9s 10s Ks TURN: Kh RIVER: 7s

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Can He Hero To Win The Tourney from 2018-11-15T21:40:16

It's heads up for a WPT, and the tournament is on the line with a huge decision. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6s 7s 10s TURN: Ac RIVER: 3h

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The Double Check Raise! from 2018-11-15T13:00:08

The triple check raise is known as the peak accomplishment of a limit hold-em player. We don't see much more than one check raise per hand in no limit... but this time we experience excessive check...

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Can Nick Schulman Get Away From Bottom Full House? from 2018-11-12T13:00:09

Nick Schulman is the voice of many high stakes poker tournaments and cash games, but this time he's the one playing. Can he make a difficult fold, our is he destined to lose a big pot? Grant and Jo...

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When You KNOW The Guy Has Seven Deuce from 2018-11-08T13:00:19

The Seven Deuce game is on, and it plays a huge role in this hand between Dan Zack and Alec Torelli. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Jd 4h 3c TURN: 8s RIVER: 7c

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$1 Million Tournament - Insanely Close River Spot from 2018-11-05T17:32:13

It's the One Drop, and Byron Kaverman has an intensely difficult river decision for a lot of chips against Dan Smith. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Js 9s 5d TURN: Ac RIV...

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Can Sam Greenwood Get The 6 High Through? from 2018-10-29T18:30:46

Sam Greenwood is playing a HUGE cash game with some big money on the table. Can he get a bluff through three opponents on the river? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 3c 2c 3h T...

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Negreanu And Bonomo Battle In 100k from 2018-10-25T12:00:23

The two biggest money winners of all time get into a huge blind vs. blind hand at the cusp of the final table of a super high roller. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6c 2s 7s ...

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The Sizing Is All Over The Place! from 2018-10-22T12:00:33

The title says it all. What is up with this weird sizing??? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6c 7h Qd TURN: 9c RIVER: 8d

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Can The Pro Escape Set Over Set? from 2018-10-18T12:00:19

Manig Loeser flops a smaller set than Dan Shak on a dry board in a high stakes cash game. Can he avoid losing it all? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6h 7c Kd TURN: Kc RIV...

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Is Bart Hanson Going To Get Bluffed By The Maniac? from 2018-10-15T18:07:19

Bart Hanson finds himself against an infinite range. Will he make thew right decisions?

FLOP: 6s 8s 2d TURN: Jh RIVER: Kh

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Can He Possibly Fold The Second Nuts To Ole Schemion? from 2018-10-11T18:30:45

Ole Schemion gets into a HUGE pot at the final table of an EPT main event. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 7s 9c 10d TURN: 5s RIVER: 8c

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Is There Any Way To Get This Guy To Fold? from 2018-10-08T12:00:09

Art Papazyan gets stuck in a spot where he feels he has to bluff in a big way. Is it a good idea? Will it work?

FLOP: 7c 2s 3c TURN: 10h RIVER: Jh

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(Nearly) Million Dollar Bluff. Insane Or Brilliant? from 2018-10-04T12:00:19

Paul Phua and Elton Tsang are playing for a lot of money. A LOT OF MONEY! And Tsang ends up with queen high on the river, but he doesn't want to give up. Is he off his rocker or above the rim?
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Who Can Get The Last Bet In? from 2018-10-01T18:19:35

It's heads up for the WSOPE Monster Stack, and a big hand develops between two hands that are... less than credible. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 8h 4d 4s TURN: Ad RIVE...

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Will This Random Bluff Work? from 2018-09-27T12:00:24

It's a high leverage moment with 14 left in a big time EPT tournament. Pressure is applied. Will it work?

FLOP: 4h 8h 4s TURN: 10d RIVER: 5h

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Picking On The Money Scared Guy from 2018-09-24T12:00:14

Sometime a play doesn't have to make too much sense if you know your opponent can't handle the pressure. That's what Andy is counting on in this huge LATB hand.

FLOP: 7s 9h 2d TURN: 4d...

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Did Sam Greenwood Bet Too Much? from 2018-09-20T12:00:26

Sam Greenwood is one of the best, but did he make a sizing mistake in this super high roller tournament? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qs 6d 2d TURN: 10h River: Js
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Can Antonio Really Fold Here? from 2018-09-17T12:00:06

Antonio Esfandiari has a good hand, but he's against notoriously tight Johnny Chan. Can he find a fold? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ah 7s 6c TURN: Kh RIVER: Ac
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How Can He Have That? from 2018-09-13T12:00:06

This three way cash game pot gets weird. Dan Zack ends up showing up with a hand we never expect. We try to break it down.

FLOP: 2c 2h 3c TURN: 7d RIVER: 5h

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Did This Guy Just Own Adrian Mateos? from 2018-09-10T17:45

Adrian Mateos is usually the player we see putting his opponents in tough spots, but this time he the one with a big decision. Grant and Jonathan break down this hand from the PSC.

FLOP: K...

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Blind Battle Between Crushers in a 100k from 2018-09-06T12:00:36

Christoph Vogelsang and Sam Greenwood play a heads up hand at the final table of the 100k. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qs 4h 3d TURN: 4d RIVER: 5d

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Is This Check Amazing Or Obvious? from 2018-09-03T16:49:38

Scott Seiver is one of the best in the world, and he proves in in real time during a very high stakes hand against Andrew Robl. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ac Kd 8c TURN: ...

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You Never See This Play In High Stakes Tournaments from 2018-08-30T12:00:06

Dietrich Fast makes a VERY unusual play to try to in a pot in this battle of the chips leaders from a 100k buy in super high roller event. The guys break down the decisions in the hand.

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Overbetting For Value And Getting Jammed On from 2018-08-27T12:00:37

Elite players Alex Foxen and Jake Schindler go to war in a 100k buy in. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ac 9s 7h TURN: 7s RIVER: 3d

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How Can You Play Queens Like This? from 2018-08-23T12:00:18

Christof Vogelsang and Ole Schemion get involved in a big confrontation with 5 left in a 100k Super High Roller. The Poker Guys break it down.

FLOP: 9d 6d 2h TURN: 9s

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Colossal Colossus Pot from 2018-08-20T18:42:35

A huge pot develops with 5 left in the 2018 WSOP Colossus. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kc Qs 6d TURN: Ah

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Playing Against Adrian Mateos Sucks from 2018-08-16T16:53

Adrian Mateos is one of the best players in the world, and in this hand the board is has a four card straight. He just bet BIG. What do you do with pocket kings? The Poker Guys break it down.
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WSOP Champ Put Through The Ringer On WSOP Main Event Day 1 from 2018-08-13T16:38:31

2017 WSOP Main Event champion Scott Blumstein gets put in a tough spot on day 1 of the 2018 Main by Ben Yoon. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6d 4c 4s TURN: 3s RIVER: ...

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Garret Goes For It Again (Again) from 2018-08-09T21:42:41

Garret Adelstein is up to his normal ways in a Live at The Bike Hand against Art Papazyan.

FLOP: 8h 7c Jc TURN: Jd RIVER: 6s

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Fedor Vs The Exposed Hole Card (Plus A Rant About Phil Hellmuth) from 2018-08-06T12:00:05

We discuss the One Drop hand in which Rick Solomon goes all in, then exposes one of his cards and puts the decision on Fedor Holz. As promised, we also bring you a rant about Phil Hellmuth by Jonat...

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Million Euro Deep Triple Barrel! from 2018-08-02T18:17:56

Just your ordinary 2k/4k euro cash game with some of the best players in the world. We breakdown a hand where one guy flops huge, and the other guy really wants to win the hand. Can he pull it of...

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WSOP Main Event Final Table Review Part 2 from 2018-07-30T12:00:05

We continue to discuss some of the decisions from the final table of the Main Event in the second part of our final table review.

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There Was An Attempt To Bluff The Butt Flush from 2018-07-26T20:38:24

Some ambitious plays are made in a Live at the Bike hand. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kh 8h 5h TURN: Ah RIVER: 4c

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WSOP Main Event Final Table Review Part 1 from 2018-07-23T17:57:55

We discuss some of the decisions from the final table of the Main Event.

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The Poker Prodigy Vs. The Nervous Amateur from 2018-07-19T12:00:05

It's heads up for an EPT title, and Dzmitry Urbanovich finds himself against an amateur who is clearly rattled. Grant and Jonathan break down some weird plays.

FLOP: Jd 2c 5d TURN: 10...

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Phil Ivey's Massive Main Event Hand from 2018-07-16T19:33

Phil Ivey is back in the Main Event, and he isn't scared to play big pots. Grant and Jonathan break down one of his plays.

FLOP: Js Qc 2s TURN: 8s RIVER: 3d

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The $5 Qualifier Just Went Nuts With 7 - 2 from 2018-07-12T12:00:05

When a player qualifies for a huge event for $5, you don't really expect him to bluff with 7-2 on the final table. But that's exactly what happened.

FLOP: Qd 10d 9d TURN: 4c

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3 - Betting The Flop With Bottom Pair In A $1m Cash Game from 2018-07-05T12:00:05

Jason Koon gets put in a weird spot by Elton Tsang in a 2k/4k Euro cash game. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ad 7h 8h TURN: Qd RIVER: 4c

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WSOP 3 - Big Scores For Listeners, Thoughts On BB Ante, MAIN EVENT TIME from 2018-07-02T23:31:52

We discuss a variety of WSOP topics, including the grind of the summer and how it affects us, the BB ante becoming a popular format, some listener success and some hands we played.

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Jason Koon And The Two Million Dollar Pot from 2018-06-28T12:00:05

Jason Koon played the biggest hand in televised poker history. Did he make the right decisions? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6s 5d 3h TURN: 10c RIVER: 4c

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WSOP 2 - Jonathan Wins 12k, The Perils Of Swapping, Hand Stories from 2018-06-25T12:00:05

We discuss our continuing summer at the WSOP, including Jonathan doing very well in an Aria $400 daily, how to deal with swapping and the fact that lots of players swap, and some hand stories.
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How Did He Get Value? from 2018-06-21T12:00:05

Grant and Jonathan break down a strangely played hand.

FLOP: Ad 7d 4s TURN: Qc RIVER: Qh

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Negreanu Faces A Huge Decision On The Bubble from 2018-06-18T12:00:05

It's the bubble of the Super High Roller Bowl, and Nick Petrangelo puts Kid Poker in a tough spot. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: As 8d Js TURN: Kc RIVER: 5s

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Brynn Kenney Accidentally Announces His Hand, Then Andrew Robl Shoves from 2018-06-14T12:00:05

This is one of the craziest hands we've seen. How do you proceed when your opponent knows your hand, and then shoves? That's what Brynn Kenney has to deal with in this 130k buy in against Andrew Ro...

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WSOP- Grant Goes Deep In The Milly, Cheating Scandal, Hand Reviews from 2018-06-12T12:00:14

We talk about our WSOP experience so far. Grant had a run in the Millionaire Maker, we have some interesting hands to discuss, and there was a CHEATING scandal at one of our tables.

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Scott Seiver Hates This River Spot from 2018-06-11T12:00:05

Garret Adelstein puts people in a lot of tough spots. This time his victim is Scott Seiver in a huge cash game. Grant and Jonathan break down some interesting decisions.

FLOP: Qd 2c 7s ...

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The Barry Greenstein Problem from 2018-06-07T12:00:05

Barry Greenstein c-bets 100%. And then he continue betting a lot. This is why Phil Galfond slow played two queens against him, and also why it gets tricky for Phil.

FLOP: 6h 8s 9s TUR...

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Phil Ivey Is Back! from 2018-06-04T12:00:02

Phil Ivey is back on the tournament circuit, and he's playing in the Super High Roller Bowl. Can he recapture his old magic? Grant and Jonathan break down a hand he plays against some elite competi...

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Heads Up Triple Barrel For All The Chips from 2018-05-28T12:00:02

Niall Farrel and Benjamin Pollack are heads up for a 25k WSOPE High Roller. This hand may determine the ultimate winner of the tournament. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ad 9d 8h...

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When You Played It To Call, But He Goes All In from 2018-05-24T17:48:27

Dan Zack is put in a tough position by Live at the Bike regular Garrett Adelstien. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kh 4s 9d TURN: Js RIVER: 2h

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BONUS: Interview with Matt Berkey from 2018-05-23T17:49

We discuss a bunch of things with Matt Berkey, including the hand of his we broke down a month ago against Chance Kornuth. He explains his thought process throughout and we get to ask him some ques...

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Does The Story Add Up? from 2018-05-21T12:00:04

Melanie Weisner and Kathy Liebert get involved in a big pot on Poker After Dark. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 6d 7c 8s TURN: Kh RIVER: 5h

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Did Ivey Just Force Dwan Into A HUGE Mistake? from 2018-05-17T21:07:46

Tom Dwan gets put in a difficult river spot by Phil Ivey. Should Ivey have done it? Should Dwan call? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 4s 5c 10s TURN: Qs RIVER: Ac

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WSOP Preview And Prep 2018 from 2018-05-14T12:00:02

Grant and Jonathan discuss the WSOP. We get into which tournaments are the best to play, past stories, and some predictions.

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How To Fold Out A Set from 2018-05-10T16:00:55

An insane hand happens on Live at the Bike. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ah 9d 6h TURN: Jc RIVER: Kc

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Matt Berkey Shoves Chance Kornuth Has Kings from 2018-05-07T16:58:43

Matt Berkey and Chance Kornuth play a big pot for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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This Makes No Sense from 2018-05-03T12:00:06

Christoph Vogelsang is one of the best players in the world, but he makes a curious decision during this $100k High Roller. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ks 8h 3s TURN: 4d ...

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Liv Boeree Faces A Humongous Raise from 2018-04-30T12:19:42

Liv Boeree gets put in a tough river spot on the Poker Stars Cash Challenge. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qh 10d 2h TURN: 3h RIVER: 5s

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Interview With Kelly Winterhalter from 2018-04-26T12:00:04

This interview with Kelly Winterhalter dives in to her thought process in the hand we broke down featuring her and Phil Hellmuth.

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Did Phil Hellmuth Just Get Owned? from 2018-04-26T12:00:04

Phil Hellmuth is in a spot against Kelly Winterhalter on PNIA. Did she get the best of him? We break it down.

FLOP: Jh Js 7h TURN: 6s RIVER: 2c

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Everybody Loses Their Minds On The Turn from 2018-04-23T12:00:04

This hand really happened on Live at the Bike, and we're not exactly sure why. We try to make sense of some peculiar poker decisions on the turn.

FLOP: Ac 9h 4h TURN: 4c

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Fake Dolphin Trainer Gets Put In The Tank from 2018-04-19T18:03:30

Jonathan Jaffe, a man who once (falsely) claimed to ESPN that he trained dolphins in his spare time has a big hand in a big spot on the EPT (European Poker Tour). The Poker Guys break down the dec...

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Antonio Puts Jeff Gross In A Gross Spot from 2018-04-16T17:35:54

Jeff Gross and Antonio Esfandiari play a big cash game hand. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 5s 5d 7c TURN: 3c RIVER: 10c

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Should He Call Off His Tournament? from 2018-04-12T17:28:13

Rafaeli Sorrentino is in a classic spot - he's got a decent hand but his opponent has done nothing but put pressure on him, and it is a critical moment in the tournament. Should he call it off? Gra...

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Bubble Bloodbath from 2018-04-09T12:00:10

It's a major bubble, but Calvin Anderson and David Vamplew don't care. Some craziness happens, and Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ah 2h 4d TURN: 5s

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When You're Sure AQ Is The Best Hand from 2018-04-05T12:00

There's a 4-bet pot on Live at The Bike, and both players are faced with interesting decisions on the river. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Phil Hellmuth Just Bet 40k With Seven Deuce from 2018-04-02T12:00

The Seven Deuce game is on during High Stakes Poker, and Phil Hellmuth is going to try his best to embarrass Mike Matusow. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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The Movie Star Flops A Monster from 2018-03-29T16:11:26

Jennifer Tilly flops a huge hand, but so pros Samantha Abernathy and Jared Jaffe on Poker Night in America (PNIA). Jonathan and Grant break down the major decisions in the hand.

FLOP: A...

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Is It Possible To Get Paid With Quad Aces? from 2018-03-26T15:14:53

Art has quad Aces in a LATB cash game, but can he get paid? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: As 7h 4d TURN: Qd RIVER: Ah

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Can The Rich Guy Possibly Fold A Set? from 2018-03-22T17:32:22

Paul Newey has a set, but it's the second best hand against Sam Trickett. Can he get away?

FLOP: 3d 6h 2c TURN: 7d RIVER: 6s

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Is This A Million Dollar Mistake? from 2018-03-19T18:55:35

Timothy Adams makes a HUGE bluff with three left in a high roller event.

FLOP: Jd 9c 7c TURN: Ks RIVER: Ac

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The Hand That Set The Poker World On Fire from 2018-03-15T21:54:38

Ian Steinmann has a set of Kings, but he doesn't feel too good about it. Grant and Jonathan break down this incredible hand.

FLOP: Ah7s5h TURN:Jc RIVER: Kc

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Who Played It Spewier from 2018-03-12T16:53:03

Rob Yong and Neil Channing both play their hands strangely in a cash game. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 3c4d5d TURN: 10h RIVER: 7d

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Does This Guy Have Quads Or What? from 2018-03-08T17:31:14

Late in the Aussie Millions, Beau Palmer decides to make a big play against Aaron Lim. Will it work? is it a good play? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 9s9c4h TURN: 9d R...

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BONUS- Interview With Christian Soto - Playing THAT hand against Hashtag King from 2018-03-07T17:02:32

In this special bonus episode, we interview Christian Soto. We discuss his hand against Hashtag King on LATB and how to continually improve in a consistently more difficult poker landscape. Christ...

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Isildur's Revenge from 2018-03-05T17:27:25

Viktor "Isildur1" Blom is heads up for a major title and making waves. Grant and Jonathan break down a big hand.

FLOP: Kd Qh 9h TURN: Ad RIVER: 5h

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He 3 - Bet The River With WHAT? from 2018-03-01T18:15:37

Sam Grafton gets in a weird spot against a real estate tycoon on the river. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 4c Qd 3d TURN: 2d RIVER: Qs

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We Can't Believe Any Of The Decisions In This Hand from 2018-02-26T18:20:35

Two-time WPT Champ Art Papazyan flops a set but faces MAJOR resistance in this cash game hand from Live at the Bike. Grant and Jonathan break down the major decisions in the hand.

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Tony G Can't Talk His Way Out Of This One from 2018-02-22T18:12:35

Tony G is in a tough spot against Eric Seidel and Joe Hachem in a $100k buy in Aussie Millions event. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kh 9s 5s

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Can Anyone Make This Impossible Fold? from 2018-02-19T20:06:04

James Hopkins has a great hand! But Duy Ho has a better one. Can Hopkins find a way to survive in the Aussie Millions main event?

FLOP: Jh Qc 4c TURN: 10d

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Elite Clickback War With A Surprise Ending from 2018-02-15T19:23:46

Fabian Quoss and Timothy Adams get into a war in a $100k Super High Roller. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Ah 3h 9d TURN: Kc RIVER: 6d

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We Don't Want To Play Against Jake Schindler from 2018-02-12T18:28:47

The title says it all. Jake Schindler is GOOD, and this hand he played in the US Poker Open that we break down is a great example of his skill.

FLOP: Qd Jc 9s TURN: 4c

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Can Captain Kaverman Be A Hero? from 2018-02-08T18:18:58

Heads up for almost 800k, and two elite players do battle. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 4d 8c 2s TURN: Js RIVER: 8s

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It Sucks To Be First Out In The November Nine from 2018-02-05T19:05:46

Steve gee and Russel Thomas battle early in the 2012 November Nine. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 7c 4h 5d TURN: Jc RIVER: 3s

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Is This Fold Insane Or Brilliant? from 2018-02-01T11:36:33

Internet mogul Jason Calacanis is put in a tough spot with a huge hand against proven pros Doyle Brunson and Abe Mosseri. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 9h 10d Jh

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Can This Nasty Cooler Be Avoided? from 2018-01-29T17:49:06

Two big hands clash on Live at the Bike. Can the lesser of the two find a way to fold?

FLOP: 9s9h5d TURN: 5h RIVER: 10c

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The Trouble With Aces from 2018-01-25T18:51:43

Fatima De Melo has Aces and slow plays them against a VERY good player. Will it work out? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qh Qc 4h TURN: 2s RIVER: Kh

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Triple Barrel Bomb In A Huge Spot from 2018-01-22T17:32:51

There are three players left in the PCA and a big pot develops between the two chip leaders. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: AcKh8s TURN: Jc RIVER: 7h

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What Is Phil Hellmuth Thinking? from 2018-01-18T18:30:04

Phil Hellmuth puts himself in a weird spot against Anette Oberstad in the Heads Up Championship.

FLOP: Qc 2h 9h TURN: 10c RIVER: 8c

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Half A Million On The Line In A 4 - Bet Pot from 2018-01-16T18:04:26

A HUGE pot develops on Poker After Dark. Can Ben Lamb make the right decision with a big hand?

FLOP: 6h Kd Jc TURN: Jh RIVER: 5s

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Is This The Most Insane Hero Call Of All Time? from 2018-01-11T18:46:08

Matthew Ashton makes a hero call that can only be described as "indescribable." Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kc 8s 4s TURN: 2c RIVER: 7d

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1000 Blind Pot With THESE Hands? from 2018-01-08T18:39:56

Flamboyant jerk Hashtag King gets involved in a HUGE pot against Christian Soto on Live at the Bike.

FLOP: 2s Qc 10d TURN: 3d RIVER: Ac/2c

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Chris Ferguson Stole MILLIONS. Can He Steal This Pot From Gus Hansen? from 2018-01-04T18:42:06

Bad person Chris Ferguson ends up involved in a big cash game pot against Gus Hansen.

FLOP: Jd 9s 7h TURN: 5d RIVER: 8d

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Jason Koon Is A Poker Genius, But Is This The Right Move? from 2017-12-28T18:45:17

Jason Koon and John Duthie play a very unusual hand in a big cash game. Watch out for the river!

FLOP: 10s 3c 3s TURN: 6d RIVER: Kh

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Trapping Yourself With Aces from 2017-12-26T19:27:05

Slow playing Aces can be profitable. But it can also be...deadly. Grant and Jonathan break down a slow played hand.

FLOP: KhQh4h TURN: 2s

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Will Tom Dwan Sniff Out The Full House? from 2017-12-21T17:03:03

Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius play a big pot on Poker After Dark. Did their history play a role in how it went? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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You Flopped The Nuts. Now What? from 2017-12-18T18:40:41

Alec Torelli flops the nut flush on Poker Night in America against three opponents. Can he get paid? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 7s 8s 2s TURN: Ad RIVER: 10d

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Berkey, Jungleman, And The Bomb Pot Blufftacular from 2017-12-14T18:30:25

Matt Berkey gets invovled in a strange spot when the players on Live at the Bike agree to play a $500 bomb pot (each player puts in $500 and they all go directly to the flop). Grant and Jonathan br...

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Old School Spew from 2017-12-11T18:25:36

Deep in PSC Panama, two big stacks clash in what seems like an unnecessary pot. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kh 4d 3h TURN: 2c RIVER: 10d

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200k Money Jump And He's Got NOTHING from 2017-12-07T18:37:27

There are two huge stacks with three players left, and they aren't playing scared. Grant and Jonathan break down this interesting ICM spot.

FLOP: 8d 4c 5s TURN: 10h RIVER: 3s
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AA And 15 BB. What To Do? from 2017-12-04T17:44:23

It's sometimes tricky to know what to do with a stack of 15 BB and a big hand. Should you just move in? Should you try not to chase away action? Grant and Jonathan examine a prime example of this s...

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Ryan Fee Makes MONSTER Bets from 2017-11-30T17:16:46

Ryan Fee has Kings on Live at the Bike, ad he's going to try to get the most out of them. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10s 9s 2d TURN: 3c RIVER: 7h

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The Accidental Bluff from 2017-11-27T17:01:54

Kelly Minkin slowplays kings on Live at the Bike, and it creates a weird situation for her and her opponent. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Bubble Abuse And Meta Game Insights from 2017-11-24T18:42:40

The bubble can be tricky, especially in a 25k tournament. Grant and Jonathan break down a tough spot and share some bubble insights.

FLOP: Qh 10h 8d TURN: 9s RIVER: 3h

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Lighting 100k On Fire Or Not? from 2017-11-20T17:52:41

Bryn Kenney makes a big move in the WSPOE 111k buy-in.

FLOP: 7h Kc 6h TURN: 5h RIVER: 7s

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A Rash Of Bad Decisions from 2017-11-16T18:27:32

A three way hand develops on the 888 Poker Tour, and there are some highly questionable decisions made by every player involved. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kc Ks 10c TURN...

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Should Maria Ho Fold a Set? from 2017-11-13T17:59:59

A big spot develops your ways in the WSOPE Main Event and Maria Ho has a set. Should she go with it? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Jh 10h 7h

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Great Play by Dwan or Viffer Disaster? from 2017-11-09T17:30:10

Tom Dwan puts Viffer in a tough spot in a cash game. Or did Viffer put himself in the tough spot? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10c 4h 7c TURN: 3s RIVER: Qc

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Doug Polk puts Phil Ivey in a Tough Spot from 2017-11-06T17:51:13

We're 4 handed at the 250k Aussie Millions Super High Roller, and Doug Polk is going to make a play on Phil Ivey. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10h 3s 2d TURN: 2h RIVER: ...

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Who has The Bluffiest Bluff? from 2017-11-02T17:09:45

Two players get into a bluffing war in a 3-bet pot on Live at the Bike. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Kc 10d 6h TURN: 5c RIVER: 6d

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Billionaire Blowup from 2017-10-30T16:14:55

Bill Klein has pocket aces against crazy Matt Kirk. Should het get all the money in? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 5s4c4d TURN: 2h RIVER: 9h

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Shak Attack from 2017-10-26T17:22:28

Dan Shak makes a play at Fabian Quoss in a super high roller event.
Can Fabian make the right decision?

FLOP: 3s 4c 2d TURN: 8c RIVER: 7h

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Going For Max Value from 2017-10-23T17:48:26

A big pot develops on Live at the Bike and BIG bets are made. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qh2h4s TURN: 2c RIVER: 4c

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Can Antonio Call a 3x Pot River Bluff? from 2017-10-19T17:26:32

Antonio Esfandiari gets put to the test by Rob Yong on the river. Grand and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10h 10c 5d TURN: 5s RIVER: Jh

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Can Doug Polk Bluff Patrik Antonius? from 2017-10-16T17:13:10

A HUGE pot develops between Polk and Antonius in a very high stakes Aussie Millions cash game. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 4d 5c 7c TURN: 5h RIVER: Qs

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Can The Rich Guy Make Mercier Fold? from 2017-10-12T17:26:03

Jason Mercier gets put to the test by the deep pockets of Richard Yong in a high stakes Aussie Millions cash game. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 4c 7s Ad TURN: 10s RIVER...

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...But does the money matter? from 2017-10-09T18:07:28

Connor Drinan and David Peters play another fascinating hand at the Aria Super High Roller Bowl. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10h8h6h TURN: 8c RIVER: 7s

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How Does Phil Ivey Play a Set? from 2017-10-05T17:04:49

Phil Ivey flops a set against Alan Cunningham's Aces in the Full Tilt Million Dollar Cash Game.

FLOP: 2d 9c 6s TURN: 4h RIVER: 10s

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Daniel Negreanu in ANOTHER Tough Spot from 2017-10-02T17:01:03

Daniel Negreanu gets put in to a difficult decision in the Poker Masters. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Jd 10c 7d TURN: 8s RIVER: As

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Can Phil Ivey get Bullied on the Bubble? from 2017-09-28T17:33:21

It's one of the biggest bubbles in poker, and Ike Haxton is going to put Phil Ivey to the test. Is the money big enough to scare the great Phil Ivey?

FLOP: 4s 9s 2h TURN: 5d

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Negreanu in a Monster Pot at the Poker Masters from 2017-09-25T17:32:14

Daniel Negreanu ends up in a HUGE hand in a 3-bet pot at the Poker Masters. Grant doesn't know what happens, and attempts to analyze optimal play blind to results.

FLOP: Jc 8d Ks TURN...

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Tom Dwan Will Make Your Head Go All Explodey from 2017-09-22T14:04:19

Tom Dwan plays a hand strangely against Mike Baxter. Can Baxter figure it out?

FLOP: Ah 7h 3c TURN: 5s RIVER: Kd

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Which Loudmouth Will Win? from 2017-09-19T16:50:32

Two of the most verbally... proficient guys in poker get into a big talking war on Live at the Bike. Can The Mouth out talk Will Kassouf?

FLOP: 2h 6c 7d TURN: 10s RIVER: Ah
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Is This a Slowroll? from 2017-09-14T13:14:36

David Vamplew gets a big speech and has to make a decision in the PCA.

FLOP: Js 10d 6s TURN: 3s RIVER: 4d

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High Stakes Regs at a Final Table from 2017-09-11T16:38:42

It's the EPT Berlin Final Table, and two high stakes regs who have played tons of hands together online are the chip leaders. Grant and Jonathan break down a hand they get into, with a twist: Jonat...

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Insanely Good Play or Random Spew? from 2017-09-07T17:12:34

Shaun Deeb makes some ambitious decisions on Poker Night In America.

FLOP: 10s 3h 2s TURN: Qh RIVER: Kd

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All The Bluffs from 2017-09-05T15:19:59

Some crazy action goes down in a Live at the Bike cash game. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 8d 3h 4h TURN: Ks RIVER: 4c


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Did Phil Hellmuth Just Pull Off The Greatest Bluff of ALL TIME? from 2017-08-31T17:06:29

Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Cates are heads up for $200k, and Cates has a huge chip lead. What will Phil attempt in order to turn the tables? Something insane? Probably.

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So Many Chips for Jack High v Jack High from 2017-08-28T16:25:44

It's heads up in an EPT High Roller, and poker geniuses Tobias Reinkemeier and Olivier Busquet fight HARD for a pot. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: Qs 8h 2c TURN: As RIVER...

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Can Negreanu Get Away from the Second Nut Flush? from 2017-08-24T17:02:27

Daniel Negreanu makes a big hand in the 2015 PCA on day 3. But is it any good? Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 5d6h3s TURN: 3d RIVER: 10d

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Does Davidi Kitai Finally Get Bluffed? from 2017-08-21T20:18:56

Is this the one? Does somebody FINALLY get the better of Davidi Kitai on The Breakdown?

FLOP: 3s 4d 8s TURN: 9c RIVER: 9h

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A Great Spot but a Fishy Line from 2017-08-17T18:33:48

Olivier Busquet is 3-handed for the Millionaire Maker, and he is willing to make some moves.

FLOP: 6d 8d 7s TURN: Qc RIVER: Ks

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What do you Do with a Straight Here? from 2017-08-14T15:34:59

Eli Elezra has a straight. What should he do?

FLOP: Qc 6s 4d TURN: 6h RIVER: 2d

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Ace King can be a Tricky Hand from 2017-08-10T17:11:03

Dominic Nitsche gets in a tough spot at a WSOP final table with AK.

FLOP: Kh 3c 4d TURN: 8c RIVER: Jh

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Poker Brat Goes Poker Splat from 2017-08-07T17:46:10

Phil Hellmuth gets involved in a strangely played pot against Barry Greenstein on High Stakes Poker.

FLOP: Qd8h8c TURN: 2h RIVER: 8d

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These Guys Have Money To Burn from 2017-08-03T17:51:16

Sam Grafton and James Dempsey go insane against each other in a British cash game.

FLOP: Ah 4d 6c TURN: Jc RIVER: 10d

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Does Anybody Ever Bluff In This Spot In The Main Event? from 2017-07-31T17:42:16

3-Handed for the Main Event, two of the players make BIG hands and one of them is faced with a tough decision.

FLOP: Kh 8h 3h TURN: 5h RIVER: 10d

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He Put In HOW Many Chips With THAT Hand??? from 2017-07-27T16:46:24

A wacky hand develops in the WSOPE Main Event.

FLOP: 3d 8s 4s TURN: 10c RIVER: 9s

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A Main Event Final Table Clash from 2017-07-24T15:31:30

On Day 1 of the 2107 Main Event Final Table, the last hand produced some pretty weird fireworks. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 8d 4c 2h TURN: Ac RIVER: Qh

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Elite Leveling War in Australia from 2017-07-20T16:51:05

It's heads up for millions of dollars in the Aussie Millions Super High Roller! Grant and Jonathan break down the decisions.

FLOP: 8h 2d 5h TURN: 7d RIVER: Jd

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Could You Get Away From These Main Event Coolers? from 2017-07-17T16:50:55

Grant and Jonathan discuss a couple of major coolers that have happened so far in the 2017 Main Event. Even though they are coolers, there is a lot to learn from these hands.

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The 2.4 Million Dollar Decision from 2017-07-13T17:28:15

Heads up for the $300k Super High Roller Bowl, a huge pot develops.

FLOP: 3h 10c 2d TURN: 10c RIVER: 2c

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Is This the Worst Spot in Main Event History? from 2017-07-10T16:47:46

Three handed at the 2016 Main Event, there is a flop. The flop seems unfair. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 3c Kd 2s TURN: 4d RIVER: 6d

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Can Phil Hellmuth Talk His Way Out Of This One? from 2017-07-07T16:42:17

Phil takes a weird line against Antonio Esfandiari in the first hand of a session of The Big Game.

FLOP: 10s 8c 10h TURN: 3s RIVER: 5d

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Is This A Good Way To Bust Out Of a $1 Million Tourney? from 2017-07-03T17:49:08

Antonio Esfandiari plays a big hand in the 2014 Big One for One Drop. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

FLOP: 10h 6d 9d TURN: 2c RIVER: 4c

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Could You Call Down This Bully in the Main Event? from 2017-06-29T18:18:36

Steve Gee is in a tough spot on day six of the WSOP Main Event.

FLOP: 7h Jh Ac TURN: Kc RIVER: Jd

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Stories From The WSOP from 2017-06-23T17:29:20

Grant and Jonathan discuss some stories from the WSOP so far as well as some of the more interesting hands they have played.

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Would You Call This Overbet? from 2017-06-19T16:46:51

Cate Hall and Sam Abernathy play a great hand on Poker Night in America.

FLOP: 8s 8c 4d TURN: 3h RIVER: 4d

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3 Legends, 3 Funky Plays from 2017-06-16T18:32:10

Three legends of poker get all the way to the river in this big time cash game hand.

FLOP: Qs 2d 3c TURN: 3d RIVER: 4d

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The Grinder Finally Has It. CAN HE GET PAID? from 2017-06-08T09:56:51

The Grinder gets a MASSIVE hand in the PCA near the bubble.

FLOP: Jh 8d 8s TURN: 10s RIVER: 2s

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Are There Any Bluffs? from 2017-06-05T16:13:16

A huge hand occurs between the chip leaders in the Super High Roller Bowl.

FLOP: Qh 7c 8h TURN: 3s RIVER: 3c

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WSOP 2017 Preview and Prep from 2017-06-01T16:31:59

Grant and Jonathan share stories and tips relating to the WSOP. Get ready for the 2017 series!

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Todd Brunson Has WHAT? from 2017-05-30T16:33:41

Todd Brunson and Kate Hall get into it with big hands in on Poker Night In America.

FLOP: 9h 5d 6c TURN: 2c RIVER: 9d

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Phil Galfond Tortured by 110k Bet from 2017-05-26T16:36:06

Phil Galfond gets put in a tough spot against Eli Elezra on High Stakes Poker.

FLOP: Ks 9c 9d TURN: 9s RIVER: Qs

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Billionaire Drives Phil Hellmuth Nuts from 2017-05-22T16:33:05

Billionaire Bill Klein takes on Phil Hellmuth in a hand from the WSOP One Drop.

FLOP: Kh 7h Kc TURN: 8s RIVER: Kd

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Nit vs Gambler from 2017-05-19T16:35:16

Erik Seidel and Chino Rheem go at it on the ill-fated Epic Poker Tour.

FLOP: AhAcKd TURN: 7s RIVER: 4d

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Tom Dwan Just Lost His Damn Mind vs Daniel Negreanu from 2017-05-15T12:01:52

Tom Dawn loses his mind. Its great.

FLOP: 3c 7s 7h TURN: Kd RIVER: Qd

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Could YOU Survive This Cooler? from 2017-05-11T17:33:20

Darvin Moon makes a big hand on his way to the WSOP (World Series of Poker) Main Event Final Table. Can his opponent survive?

FLOP: 10c Kh Qd TURN: 2h RIVER: 5d

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How Did Eugene Katchalov Make This Happen? from 2017-05-08T17:45:28

Eugene Katchalov plays an unusual hand against the crazy Raul Mestre.

FLOP: Kh 10s 3c TURN: 3d RIVER: 7c

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Phil Hellmuth vs The Brainiac from 2017-05-05T15:41:50

All time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth takes on the great Issac Haxton win a cash game where Ike has some interesting decisions.

FLOP: 10c Jd 3d TURN: 7h RIVER: 2h

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Who Played it Worse? from 2017-05-01T16:56:54

Tom Dwan and David Oppenheim get involved ina starngely played pot during a $400/$800 NLHE high stakes cash game. Grant and Jonathan break it down.

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Every Poker Player Has Been In This Situation from 2017-04-28T15:50:04

Martin Koslov and Davidi Kitai play a hand at a WSOP Final table.

FLOP: 8h 2c Kd TURN: 2s RIVER: 6d

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Magical Value from 2017-04-26T16:59:32

Antonio Esfandiari and Steve O'Dwyer get in a strange, big pot in a $100k Super High Roller event.

FLOP: Kd Qc 8d TURN: Qd RIVER: 4d

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What did you do, Phil Ivey? WHAT DID YOU DO? from 2017-04-24T17:32:33

Phil Ivey makes some questionable decisions against Antonio Esfandiari in the PCA $100k Super High Roller.

FLOP: 5c 2h Kd TURN: Jh RIVER: 9c

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Hungry Like De Wolfe from 2017-04-21T17:20:20

Roland De Wolfe makes a big play against Ian Frazer in the Premier League.

FLOP: 5d Kh Ah TURN: 4h RIVER: 7c

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Madman or Genius? from 2017-04-17T16:04:17

You be the Judge. Some weird stuff goes down in this WPT (World Poker Tour) hand.

FLOP: Jd 6c 3s TURN: 8s RIVER: 10s

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Men of Steal from 2017-04-14T17:30:23

Deep in a big event, two of the bigger stacks go at each other with very little.

FLOP: 9d 2c 8c TURN: 4h RIVER: Jc

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WSOP Bluff Battle from 2017-04-10T16:38:02

ODB goes at it blind v blind vs. Young Eric Hellman. Who will prevail?

FLOP: 2h 6s Ks TURN: 3d RIVER: Ah

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Vicky Coren Has Air. So Does The Other Guy. from 2017-04-07T18:05:53

It's the IFP Final Table and two time EPT (European Poker Tour) champion Vicky Coren gets in a weird pot where nobody has anything.

FLOP: 10d 2c Ad TURN: Jc

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Phil Ivey has No Pair and No Draw from 2017-04-03T14:51:53

As the title says, Phil doesn't have much of a hand. But he doesn't give up easily.

FLOP: AdAs3d TURN: Ah RIVER: 2c

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WSOP Hero or WSOP Zero? from 2017-03-31T17:40:46

Chris Klodnicki has had a lot of success playing poker. In this WSOP hand deep in the Main, he has a big decision.

FLOP: 8d 9h Ks TURN: 8s RIVER: 4s

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Daniel Negreanu vs. The Online Prodigy from 2017-03-29T15:33:08

The live poker legend faces off against Randy "Nanonoko" Lew on the PokerStars Big Game.

FLOP: 3c 2s Jh TURN: 7h RIVER: Ac

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Huge Cash Game Moment Down Under from 2017-03-27T16:58:56

Daniel "Jungleman" Cates and Sam Trickett play a HUGE cash game pot in Australia.

Flop: 9h 10d Jc TURN: 3d RIVER: 8c

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Should This Guy be a Heads Up Hero? from 2017-03-24T18:13:56

John Juanda makes an appearance deep in an EPT event.

FLOP: Jh 2s 7s TURN: Qd RIVER: 7d

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Could You Trick the Best Online Player Ever? from 2017-03-22T17:44:30

Chris Moorman shows off his skills in a live setting.

FLOP: 8c 2h 7d TURN: Jd RIVER: 10c

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Jake Cody Continues to Confound The Poker Guys from 2017-03-17T15:29:08

Jake Cody and Max Silver play a fascinating pot during the WSOPE.

FLOP: 4s 8h Jd TURN: 7c RIVER: Qc

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Massive Tellbox or Spooky Soulread? from 2017-03-13T15:51:03

Ted Forrest gets put in a tough spot in a classic WPT moment. Can the cash game pro with tons of WSOP success make the right read?

FLOP: 8c7hJs TURN: 2s RIVER: 7c

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Phil Ivey Is Magical from 2017-03-10T17:26:27

And this hand is evidence.

FLOP: KdKc2d TURN: 4d RIVER :5d

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This Guy Can See into Your Soul from 2017-03-08T18:31:41

Davidi Kitai and World Series of Poker Main Event Runner Up Gordon Vayo play a fascinating hand heads up for a WSOP bracelet.

FLOP: 7h 9h 9d TURN: Ad RIVER: 5c

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Most Confusing Hand Ever? from 2017-03-03T15:34:40

Robert Mizrachi and Jake Cody play a really weird pot in the PCA.

FLOP: 9c 7d Js TURN: Ac RIVER: 4d

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Battle of the Chip Leaders from 2017-02-27T17:55:45

The chip leaders of a $5k WSOP event get into a big pot at the final table.

FLOP: Js 3c Ah TURN: Qd River: Qc

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Daniel Negreanu breaks down a classic hand with The Poker Guys from 2017-02-24T17:14

We break down a Daniel Negreanu hand - and then he comes on the podcast to give us his thoughts. Pretty sweet, right?

FLOP: 9s 5s 4c TURN: Qh River:8c

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Did Phil Hellmuth Get This Right? from 2017-02-22T18:55:45

Phil Hellmuth and Antonio Esfandiari clash on High Stakes Poker.

FLOP: 5s 6s 7d TURN: 8s RIVER: 10h

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Daniel Negreanu interview! from 2017-02-21T20:31:21

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1:30 The trouble with all DN’s hands being on TV and how he adjusts

4:00 Dealing with pressure while playing the One Drop and his deep 2015 Main event run

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(Re-release) William Kassouf podcast featuring Zachary Elwood from 2017-02-17T20:52:13

We did this podcast with tells expert Zach Elwood back in November, but it was lost in our old feed. We thought it was cool, so we are re-releasing it. YAY!

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WSOP Trainwreck from 2017-02-15T19:02:06

This is one of those moments that defines the rest of a player's poker life in the WSOP. This particular train wreck may have come to define both of the players.

FLOP: Kd 9d 2d ...

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Phil Ivey Takes Mike the Mouth to School from 2017-02-13T18:31:13

FLOP: 4c 6c Jh TURN: Jc RIVER: 7c

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Final Showdown at the Aussie Millions from 2017-02-10T18:04:59

It's heads up time in Aussie Millions week.
FLOP:6h 9c 7s TURN: 3h RIVER:Qs

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Head Scratcher at the Aussie Millions from 2017-02-06T18:49:55

It's Aussie Millions Week at the Breakdown! Our first hand occurs on day 4 of the Main Event, and it is anything but standard.

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Baffling WSOP Hand from 2017-02-03T19:23:02

This WSOP hand is played in a reaaalllly weird way.

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What in the World should Tom Dwan do Here? from 2017-01-30T17:12:37

Dwan and Zigmund get into a high level, weird pot.

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Elite Heads Up Battle from 2017-01-27T18:29:18

Ole Schemion and Mustapha Kanit play a high level heads up hand.

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Is Phil Ivey THIS Good??? from 2017-01-25T18:15:13

Phil Ivey and Patrik Antonius play a massive pot in London.

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Why Would Ole Schemion do THAT? from 2017-01-20T18:30:31

Ole Schemion puts himself in a weird situation at the EPT Monte Carlo Final Table.

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Weird Spot for Daniel Negreanu from 2017-01-18T17:01:17

Daniel Negreanu gets in a tough situation against Johnny Chan.

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Crazy High Roller Insanity from 2017-01-13T20:50:07

Crazy High Roller Insanity by The Poker Guys

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