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BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WSOP Europe Series and talk about the controversy surrounding the owner of the host casino for the event in the Czech Republic. The guys also also keep up with current events including the WPT Montreal tournament and the Rock 'n Roll Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock.

Gambling writer, Steve Ruddock joins the guys to discuss Pennsylvania poker coming online in the next year, the timeline as to when people can expect to have access to games in the Keystone State, and the new laws effect on the future of online poker in the U.S. Jake Kalpakian, CEO of Jackpot Digital, also joins the show to talk about Jackpot Blitz, his company's new electronic tables to play poker and other table games in casinos and on cruise ships.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the signing of an online gaming bill in Pennsylvania, making it the fourth state to legalize online poker. The guys also talk about the results of WSOP Europe and Chris Ferguson's run at Player of the Year honors, plus they wrap up results from the WPT event in Jacksonville and the local tourney at the Isle.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss some bad habit to avoid so that opponents do not gain an advantage. The guys also look at the early action of the WSOP Europe and the final table of the bestbet Bounty Scramble.

BIG Dave and Joe take a look at the WSOP Europe and the upcoming WPT Tour stop at bestbet Jacksonville. They also discuss some good habits that players should add to improve their game.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the Las Vegas Massacre and it's dramatic effect on the city and the poker scene. The guys also discuss the tournament debacle at the Gardens Casino in L.A., and close with a discussion of Ashley Adams article on whether certain situations constitute cheating or not.

Kristin Wilson, owner and founder of Poker Refugees, a business which helps online poker players relocate to other countries to continue their careers, joins the program. BIG Dave also wraps up the WSOP Circuit Series at the Seminole Hard Rock and takes a look at the final table of the WPT Maryland Live.

BIG Dave recaps the early tourneys from the WSOP Circuit Event at the Seminole Hard Rock and wraps up the WPT Borgata Main Event. He also discusses the major controversy at the Gardens Poker Room in L.A., as they tried to alter the schedule to avoid an overlay.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the Poker Masters events and the WPT Borgata tourney as they wind down to a finish. The guys also discuss an Ed Miller article which explains the strategy of how much to buy-in for in your local cash game.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about their experiences with Hurricane Irma after it hit Florida over the weekend and discuss the storm's effect on the world of poker. As a former poker room director, Joe reveals the massive preparations that need to be made at a room. The guys also take a quick look at the Poker Masters event as high-rollers try to win the Purple Jacket.

BIG Dave discusses the affect Hurricane Irma is having on the poker world as South Florida prepares for the storm.

With a push going on to reintroduce electronic poker tables, BIG Dave and Joe discuss the effects it would have on the game and why it would be bad to eliminate poker dealers. The guys also take a look at the Legends of Poker main event as it plays down to a final table.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss ways for the average person to have more fun at the tables and help make things fun for others around them. Along, those lines, they also discuss the development of an enterprise out of Minnesota called the "Poker is Fun Tour".

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the SHRPO interviewing Tournament Director Tony Burns, High Roller Champion John Andress, and live stream broadcaster Maria Ho. The guys analyze some hands from the tourney and take a look ahead to the future outlook for the facility as construction begins at the property.

BIG Dave and Joe look at the early events of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, and play interviews with Nipun Java and Brandon Ageloff. The guys also look back at the TV ratings of the WSOP Final Table and ahead of the Big 4 event at the SHRPO.

Abbey Daniels, one of South Florida's top female players, joins BIG Dave in the studio to talk about her final table appearance at the Isle's Florida State Poker Championship. Abbey reflects on her successful career since bursting on the poker scene in 2011 at the WPT Seminole Showdown with a 4th place finish.

Chris Bolek, bracelet winner at the WSOP this summer, joins BIG Dave in the studio to discuss his successful series and offer some analysis on the Main Event. Chris evaluates the TV broadcast and gives insight on the atmosphere at poker's biggest festival.

BIG Dave and Joe preview the WSOP Final Table, offer comments about the TV coverage, take a look at the competitors, and analyze some of the most dramatic hands. The guys also take a close look at what comes next in the poker world as the focus shifts to South Florida.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the interesting happenings from the Main Event, including a near fist fight involving a South Florida player, some wild bad beats, and the early elimination of some of the games top stars. The guys also discuss this year's nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame and touch on progress for online poker in Pennsylvania.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about the WSOP win for Chris Bolek, a Boca Raton resident who occasionally co-hosts the program. The guys also discuss the legalization of recreational marijuana in Nevada as of July 1st and it's effect on the game of poker.