Pokerfuse Podcast
Pokerfuse Podcast
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Weekly show discussing news from the world of poker, with the editors of pokerfuse and Poker Industry PRO.
Pokerfuse Podcast S2E5 - Clubs Poker Founder & CEO Jon Kaplowitz
Mike and Nick interview Jon Kaplowitz, the CEO and co-founder of Clubs Poker, the the hottest new US social online poker room where players can redeem their winnings at the poker tables for real money prizes. From the backstory to how to get started playing on Clubs Poker, the guys get the info straight from the source. They also discuss the player experience on the app, the games and features available, the road ahead and more.
Aug 29, 2024
41 min
Pokerfuse Podcast S2E4 - The World Series of Poker Brand Sold for $500M to GGPoker
Mike and Nick discuss the recent blockbuster news the the World Series of Poker brand is being sold to the owners of GGPoker for $500M.From the impact the deal will have to WSOP Online in the US and GGPoker in the international online poker markets to what changes (if any) can be expected at the live WSOP festival in Las Vegas, the guys break down every aspect of the deal and use their industry experience to try to answer all of your questions.
Aug 7, 2024
45 min
Pokerfuse Podcast S2E3 - WSOP Online at the 2024 World Series of Poker
Mike and Nick talk everything WSOP Online during this year's World Series of Poker.From the new shared liquidity pool based in Michigan and shared with players in Nevada and New Jersey to the new online poker software and its features and bugs, you'll get all the details.Of course, the WSOP Online bracelet events and Online Championships Series are also on the agenda, so no matter what state you are in, you won't want to miss this comprehensive look at the new WSOP Online.
Jun 5, 2024
44 min
Pokerfuse Podcast S2E2 - Guest John Pappas, Former Poker Players Alliance Executive Director
Mike and Nick talk with former Poker Players Alliance Executive Director John Pappas about efforts to #GrowPApoker and expand online poker to more parts of the US.From what can players do to help bring shared liquidity to Pennsylvania to grassroots activism to bring online poker to more states, John Pappas draws on his experience as PPA Executive Director to share tips and advice for growing poker in the US.
Apr 12, 2024
50 min
Pokerfuse Podcast S2E1 - Guest Alex Scott, President WPT Global
Mike and Nick interview Alex Scott, President WPT Global. Ecology Management is a vital component of managing an online poker room and Alex Scott takes listeners behind the curtain of the most technologically advanced online poker platform to understand what Ecology Management is, why it's important, and how it benefits both high volume and recreational poker players.
Mar 13, 2024
58 min
Special Edition 8: Interview with Chris Straghalis, Director of Online Poker Experience
PokerStars’ Director of Online Poker Experience, Chris Straghalis, joins Nick and Mike to discuss the importance of big prize pool tournaments in online poker, the future of new poker variants and tournament formats at PokerStars, the recent introduction of video chat at Home Game tables, and PokerStars’ approach to game integrity and rewards and much more!
Dec 5, 2022
54 min
Special Edition 7: Interview with Luke Staudenmaier, Head of Poker at BetMGM
Nick and Mike are back to talk with at BetMGM's Head of Poker, Luke Staudenmaier. After hearing about how Luke got started in online poker and his path to Head of Poker at one of the biggest online poker operators in the US, the discussion turns to the recent launch of BetMGM in the newly regulated online poker market in Ontario, the success of the first live BetMGM poker event in Las Vegas, and Luke shares his thoughts on the future of the online poker market in the US.
Jul 14, 2022
34 min
Special Edition 6: Interview with Alex Scott
On this special edition of the Pokerfuse Podcast, former Managing director of MPN, Alex Scott, joins Mike to discuss some of the current trends in online poker including the use of real names at the tables and rise in popularity of phased tournaments.Other topics on the table include the evolution of online poker rewards systems, bots, third-party software policies and more.
Jun 15, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Special Edition 5: Interview with JC Antoine of GGPoker
On this special edition of the Pokerfuse Podcast, Mike sits down with the Head of the GGPoker Network, Jean-Christophe Antoine.In addition to reviewing the recent success of the WSOP Super Circuit Series, Mike and JC also discuss the breaking news that GGPoker will be hosting WSOP Online Bracelet Events this summer.The discussion that follows touches on the things that make the GGPoker software stand out from its competition and JC's insights and opinions on the greater online poker industry.
Jun 8, 2020
1 hr 5 min
Special Edition 4: Interview with Eric Hollreiser
On this special edition of the Pokerfuse Podcast, Mike sits down with former Head of Corporate Communications and Global Poker Marketing for PokerStars, Eric Hollreiser.Eric shares his thoughts on his proudest moments with the company and then he reflects back on what is viewed by many as the lowest point for the company, how it handled the removal of the Supernova Elite program.The conversation then shift to the future of online poker as Eric shares his opinions on innovation in poker, the evolution of brand ambassadors in poker, the potential lasting impact of the current global pandemic on the game and much more.
Apr 2, 2020
54 min
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