About this episode
This episode covers major poker headlines, including the return of the WSOP Main Event to ESPN and the closure of The Lodge, along with a recap of the Ante Up Poker Tour Stop at Gila River.
This week’s episode of the Ante Up Poker Podcast drops a little later than usual… but for good reason. Elle and I had a lot to unpack, and trust us, it’s worth the wait. We kick things off with some major headlines in the poker world, including the return of the WSOP Main Event to ESPN; A move that brings a wave of nostalgia and could have a big impact on the game’s visibility moving forward. On the flip side, we discuss the sudden and indefinite closure of The Lodge, a story that’s still developing and has plenty of people talking. From there, we dive into our time out in Arizona, recapping the Ante Up Poker Tour Stop at Gila River. It was an incredible trip filled with great players, great stories, and everything that makes this tour so special. We also look back at the latest Patreon game, where the A-Team once again showed up and battled it out in another fun night at the tables. We revisit a classic Hand of the Week and Call the Floor segment. Whether you’re hearing them for the first time or giving them another listen, these are always packed with valuable insight and discussion. And to close things out, Joe’s One Outer ties into the start of baseball season…
People in this episode
Host: Joe Scales
Guest: Elle
Topics covered
- poker news
- WSOP Main Event
- The Lodge closure
- Ante Up Poker Tour
- Patreon game
- Hand of the Week
- baseball season
Keywords
- poker
- WSOP
- ESPN
- The Lodge
- Ante Up Poker Tour
- Arizona
- Patreon
- Hand of the Week
- baseball season
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WSOP, ESPN, The Lodge
Places: Arizona, Gila River
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