About this episode
In the 918th episode of the PokerNews Podcast , the 100th of the revamped in-studio show, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Ben Ludlow to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including a discussion about GGPoker's Olive Branch Initiative. Do banned players and poker cheaters deserve a second chance? The trio then discusses Monarch's recent seven-figure heads-up matches that saw $11 million and $12.7 million pots, recent tournament winners from the latest Triton Poker stop, including Isaac Haxton and Christoph Vogelsang, and Kristen Foxen taking over the top spot from Vanessa Selbst on the Women's All-Time Money List on The Hendon Mob. Plus, Chadd Beatty wins RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania Main Event, and it's your last chance to qualify for a FREE seat in the World Tournament of Slots (WTOS). Finally, Chad reveals another code word for this year's NAPT Gold Pass giveaway valued at $10,000! There are not many up for grabs this year, so you won't want to miss out on this limited opportunity to win one just by listening to the PokerNews Podcast and MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews . A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 02:32 | GGPoker's Olive Branch Initiative 10:40 | Monarch's heater 11:40 | Does it count as a cash game pot? 12:32 | $11 million pot vs Alex Foxen 14:54 | $12.7 million pot vs Bjorn Li 20:23 | Is it the largest "cash" pot in history? 25:00 | Clyde "Snack Attack" Gaskins big winner 28:25 | Ike Haxton breaks Triton curse to win first title 31:15 | Nacho Barbero defeats Phil Ivey heads up 32:10 | Christoph Vogelsang wins Main Event 33:55 | Kristen Foxen becomes No. 1 on Women's All-Time List 38:15 | Chadd Beatty wins RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania Main Event 40:55 | Last Chance to qualify for a FREE Seat in the World Tournament of Slots