Welcome New Co-Hosts Kyna England & Mike Holtz; Maurice Hawkins Clap Back & More

03/08/24 • 54 min

In the 819th episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway welcomes two new co-hosts to the show in poker players Kyna England and Mike "Brock Lesnar" Holtz. The new PN Pod crew dives into the latest news, gossip, and stories from the poker industry.

That includes Chad sharing why Maurice Hawkins, who made headlines after cashing for six figures only to have his past backing situations resurface, is pissed at both him and PokerNews; why poker is being banned in the world's largest retirement community down in Florida; and who they all like in the cross book bet between Jeremy Becker & Daniel Negreanu and Landon Tice & Matt Berkey.

Plus, hear about Kyna England's experience on the hit show Game of Gold, the crew's experiences with Uber Eats ghost kitchens, and learn who won the signed copy of Lexy Gavin-Mather's new poker book Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit Tournaments.

Oh, and did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

Oh, and did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

Previous Episode

Tice vs Becker, Goodbye Matt & Connor, and Maurice Hawkins Fumes

In the No. 818 episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Connor Richards, and Matt Hansen dive into the latest news, gossip, and results from the poker industry.

That includes talking about the earlier leader in the cross-book bet between Landon Tice & Jeremy Becker, Mori Eskandani and John Hennigan taking down PGT Mixed Game Series titles, Joey Ingram rejoining the poker podcast ranks by interviewing Doug Polk, and Kevin Martin streaming 24/7 in a unique bankroll challenge.

Also, Matt talks about his adventures at the recently-completed RGPS Tunica, while Chad shares why Maurice Hawkins, who made headlines last week after cashing for six figures only to have his past backing situations resurface, is pissed at both him and PokerNews!

Finally, learn about why Connor and Matt will no longer be regular co-hosts of the PokerNews Podcast, which is set to change in a big way soon! Not only that but there are big plans in the works that'll ensure you haven't heard the last from Connor Richards and Matt Hansen!

Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:22 | Welcome to Show #818 01:04 | Sponsor: Global Poker 01:45 | Landon Tice vs. Jeremy Becker – Who’s out to an early lead? 03:40 | Wynn Millions happening now 04:06 | Mori Eskandani & John Hennigan take down PGT Mixed Game Series titles 07:18 | Matt returns from RGPS Tunica 09:25 | Kevin Martin streaming life 24/7 in bankroll challenge 12:30 | Joey Ingram back in podcasting streets with Doug Polk as first guest 14:40 | New plans for the PokerNews Podcast; Connor & Matt departing 18:40 | Maurice Hawkins back in the news – calls out PokerNews & Chad Holloway 26:10 | Goodbye, Connor & Matt! 26:42 | “Bitch-Ass Chad Holloway”

Next Episode

Tom Dwan Gives In-Depth Interview on Debt Accusations

In the 820th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway sat down with Tom "durrrr" Dwan for a 45-minute in-depth conversation about the debt allegations recently level against him by Peter Jetten and Haralabos Voulgaris.

Jetten, who has over $9.3 million in The Hendon Mob cashes, was first to bring forth allegations against Dwan for failing to pay off debts. He did so on Feb. 18 when he wrote: "Would caution against doing business with Tom Dwan. He's owed me 226k for 4 years and continues to use delay tactics to avoid payment."

Find out what Dwan had to say about the whole situation.

Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:23 - Introduction 00:33 - Dwan laughs at “JMo” ripping Chad’s interview 01:51 - Durrrr thinks people on social media go for “gotcha” stuff 02:38 - Jetten says Dwan owes him $226k 04:19 - Explains why he doesn’t feel Jetten is right 06:18 - Denies owing Jetten full amount 11:13 - Discussing the possibility of arbitration with Jetten 16:08 - Dwan doesn’t want to talk about Haralabos yet 18:03 - Says Jetten isn’t acting in good faith 18:34 - Claims Jetten owes him money 21:13 - Briefly addresses issues with Jungleman 24:43 - Starts talking about Haralabos Voulgaris 30:41 - Denies owing $350k to Voulgaris 36:57 - Admits there were times he mishandled Jungleman dispute 41:23 - Dwan says cheating in poker is a problem 42:53 - Discussing Dwan’s ACR Poker signing