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CORONAVIRUS - What else is there to talk about right now? BIG Dave and Joe discuss how the pandemic is affecting the poker world.

With the 10th Anniversary of the show approaching, BIG Dave turns back the clock to the 5th Anniversary Show from March 2015, the guys remember the early days of the program and discuss many people that have contributed to the show over the years, including dozens of outstanding guests and the movers and shakers of the poker world.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss enhancements put in place at this summer's WSOP in Las Vegas to lessen the wait times for both buy-ins and payouts, they also analyze a winning hand at the Rock N' Roll Poker Open and later, they continue to find ways to encourage women to play the game.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss an interesting article that talks about the pervasive anger and sad atmosphere associated with poker rooms, and things management can do to reverse it. The guys also reveal the TV broadcast schedule for this summer's World Series Main Event and talk about the exciting comeback win of Canadian Eric Afriat at Fallsview.

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WSOP Circuit Series in Tampa and preview the Global Poker Awards coming up in March. The guys also take a deep dive into an article by Matthew Rochman on how to play pocket aces.

BIG Dave and Joe take a look at the early events of the Circuit series at the Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa. The guys also look at the complete WSOP schedule for the summer and discuss a survey of women which reveals nearly half of all women poker players continue to be intimidated at the tables by obnoxious men.

Tony Burns, Seminole Gaming Executive, joins the show to discuss his new position, the recent Lucky Hearts Tourney, the upcoming Circuit Event at SHR Tampa, and the fabulous Guitar Hotel, which was the center of attention during Super Bowl week.

BIG Dave and Joe congratulate the winners of several world-wide tournaments and play interviews, from the finish of the Lucky Hearts, with Melisa Singh and David Prociak, and Timothy Banks. The guys also discuss the new events added to the schedule of the WSOP, including a very intriguing "Mystery Bounty" tourney.

BIG Dave and Joe share their excitement at the announcement by the WSOP that the series will have 25 events this summer with buy-ins of $1000 or less. They also follow the progress of main events from the Lucky Hearts. the WSOP Circuit at Thunder Valley, and the Aussie Millions.

BIG Dave and Joe look at major results across the country including, the WPT in California and Florida, the WSOP in Oklahoma, plus worldwide action at the Aussie Millions. The guys also discuss advances in online poker in 2019, a return to pre-Black Friday levels in live play, and what's just around the corner in 2020.

The first show of 2020 welcomes Joe Castello, motorsports podcaster, to the show to discuss the parallels between poker and drag racing, two niche sports with avid fan bases. He also talks to BIG Dave & Joe about the upcoming Super Bowl in South Florida and it's effect in sports tourism in the area. Earlier, BIG Dave runs down some poker results from holiday tourneys and recaps the worldwide Player-of-the-Year winners.

Merry Christmas from Poker Action Line. BIG Dave replays an interview with Jared Tendler author of "The Mental Game of Poker".

BIG Dave and Joe run down some late hands from the Winter Poker Open at the Seminole Hard in Tampa. The guys also discuss Daniel Negreanu's decision to avoid re-entering any tournament in 2020 and the WSOP's announcement that entries will be accepted until Level 6 for the Main Event, well into Day 2.

BIG Dave interviews Jason Mercier and catches up on his life with a growing family and his occasional forays into High Roller events. The guys also discuss the return of Jason Heidenthal to the Seminole Hard Rock as tournament director and take a look ahead to a number of South Florida events over the holidays.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the atmosphere in poker rooms during the holiday season and the relationship it has to dealer tips. The guys also talk about the main event and high roller action of the Rock n' Roll Poker Open, and close with the etiquette of checking during a hand.

BIG Dave and Joe go over some of the early action of the Rock n' Roll Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood. The guys also discuss Greg Raymer's new column in Card Player telling people the best way to have a profitable game is to encourage a fun atmosphere and stop others from putting out a negative attitude.

BIG Dave and Joe talk about some Christmas poker gift ideas with the holidays approaching. The guys also discuss the finish of the Poker Masters and the breakout performance of Sam Soverel, the Super High Roller Bowl in the Bahamas, and the Borgata Fall Open in Atlantic City.

BIG Dave and Joe discuss the clerical error that took away the Player of the Year honors from Daniel Negreanu and gave it to Robert Campbell.The guys also talk Poker Masters ans wrap up the DeepStack Charity event played at the Isle over the weekend.

BIG Dave and Joe wrap up the WSOP Europe and talk about Daniel Negreanu holding off Shaun Deeb for WSOP Player of the Year honors. The guys also discuss the soft launch of online poker in Pennsylvania and take a quick look at the GPI ranking for Ladies.

The Grand Opening of the new Guitar Hotel at the Seminole Hard Rock is the topic of discussion on the show, including an interview with Tony Burns, Marketing Director of Poker. BIG Dave and Joe also talk WSOP Europe, the Player of the Year competition, and what poker dealers consider the best and worst aspects of the job.