In the 981st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by Jamie Gold at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas.
Gold reflects on the 20th anniversary of his game-changing win in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, which includes some never-before-shared stories, remembering his father’s battle with ALS, and his secret weapon, blueberries! Gold also talks about the immediate aftermath of winning $12 million, including high-profile media appearances, being sued for part of the winnings, and his career as a Hollywood agent.
Even the most die-hard Jamie Gold fans are sure to learn something new in this episode!
Finally, the crew thanks sponsor Think Jerky, which you can order here.
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Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 Welcome to the show | |
| 00:20 Jamie Gold joins the show | |
| 00:57 Where were you in 2006? | |
| 03:55 Martin Kabrhel & Will Kassouf | |
| 11:00 WSOP back on ESPN | |
| 12:04 Shout to WSOP | |
| 18:00 Jamie’s father battled ALS | |
| 22:04 Compared to other athletes | |
| 24:00 Crypto & the WSOP | |
| 24:56 The power of blueberries | |
| 26:47 Think Jerky | |
| 27:25 Being a Hollywood agent | |
| 31:55 Being an ambassador for the game | |
| 35:09 Making a run in Salute to Warriors |
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