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WSOP Is Back on ESPN – Main Event Final Table Set for August 3-5

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All about Joe McKeehen.

Joe McKeehen, the man who denied the poker world the opportunity to cheer on Daniel Negreanu at the 2016 WSOP Main Event final table and proceeded to win the title for himself instead, is the guest at this week’s Table 1 Podcast.

McKeehen was never too interested in fame, focusing his efforts and saving his energy for the felt. But here, he tells it all, from his humble beginnings playing freerolls, over staking deals and big make-up, to the life-changing victory that shook the poker world.

Doug Polk’s video on the Lodge situation coming next week.

A few days back, Doug Polk, one of the largest co-owners of the recently closed Texas card room has announced he’ll be putting out a video further explaining the entire situation and, possibly, what comes next.

However, the poker world will have to wait for a few more days. It looks like Polk wants to make sure this particular video has all of its i’s dotted and t’s crossed, and, given the whole ordeal, we can’t really blame him for it.

What has Joe Hachem been up to recently?

With the Aussie Millions making its big comeback, who better to talk to than the only player from Australia to win the WSOP Main Event?

Once one of the biggest names in the game, Joe Hachem has been away from the spotlight in recent years. He still plays poker, but he’s content to stick to the games where he believes there is still an edge to be had.

In his recent interview with PokerNews, Joe Hachem remembers his historic 2005 win, shares his thoughts on modern poker, talks about his involvement with the Aussie Millions, and much more.

New HU tables available at ClubWPT Gold.

ClubWPT Gold has expanded its offering of heads-up tables, adding 1/2 games to the mix. While this is good news for players with smaller bankrolls, it’s worth noting that these games aren’t available in nearly 20 states, probably due to specific regulations.

Another quality Phil Galfond article for all aspiring poker players.

Phil Galfond is back with another article that discusses a very important topic of logic vs. emotions.

While poker is a game of math and logic, we are not robots. Emotions can have a significant impact on our play, and we may not even be aware of it, as Phil nicely explains in his latest column.

The infographic you didn’t know you needed.

Check this out. All the poker influencers in one map!

🇮🇪 In to Day 2 of the Irish Open.

Here’s a nice little round up from the action from Day 1.

But is that shirt tripping anyone else?

Just a reminder on this Founders Table offer from PokerStars USA.

Get in on the action before they become FanDuel Poker and take advantage of some great perks. Check out the article to find out your next steps in detail.

Mainstream coverage of the WSOP x ESPN deal.

What I missed the first time around was that the Main Event will break for 20 days before returning for the Final Table.

WSOP calling for content creators for this year’s summer series.

Where is the year going? Not before too long, it will be the return of the WSOP 2026, which kicks off in May in Las Vegas. If you want to be part of the summer spectacle, the WSOP organizers are hiring!

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