Podcasts about elezra

(Topic begins at 0:25:51 mark): WSOP officially announced to be moving to Bally's/Paris in 2022.... (1:14:47): German pro wins WSOP Main, 49-year-old amateur finishes 2nd.... (1:28:29): Josh Arieh edges Phil Hellmuth for 2021 WSOP Player of the Year, but is the race really over?.... (1:47:52): khalwat revisits the late registration & rebuy issue with tournaments.... (2:03:22): Negreanu blows 3-handed chip lead to finish off 1-for-26 in final tables at Rio.... (2:18:37): Vegas poker player Zach Gensler plays 124 straight hour poker session at Resorts World -- sort of.... (2:35:05): Eli Elezra elected to Poker HOF, but what about the 2019 controversies regarding him owing lots of people money?.... (3:15:51): Could "El Sueno", a planned large, Spanish-speaking casino resort in Beatty, Nevada actually be successful?.... (3:48:11): Mysterious poker player scores $900k win at Caesars on $30k 2021 MVP bet for Shohei Ohtani, and we identify who he is.... (4:07:12): Druff gives advice how to reach local phone reps at Las Vegas Caesars properties.... (4:34:58): COVID vaccine boosters available to everyone -- should you get it? Will this be every 6 months for the rest of time?.... khalwat co-hosts first three hours of the show.

(Topic begins at 0:25:51 mark): WSOP officially announced to be moving to Bally's/Paris in 2022.... (1:14:47): German pro wins WSOP Main, 49-year-old amateur finishes 2nd.... (1:28:29): Josh Arieh edges Phil Hellmuth for 2021 WSOP Player of the Year, but is the race really over?.... (1:47:52): khalwat revisits the late registration & rebuy issue with tournaments.... (2:03:22): Negreanu blows 3-handed chip lead to finish off 1-for-26 in final tables at Rio.... (2:18:37): Vegas poker player Zach Gensler plays 124 straight hour poker session at Resorts World -- sort of.... (2:35:05): Eli Elezra elected to Poker HOF, but what about the 2019 controversies regarding him owing lots of people money?.... (3:15:51): Could "El Sueno", a planned large, Spanish-speaking casino resort in Beatty, Nevada actually be successful?.... (3:48:11): Mysterious poker player scores $900k win at Caesars on $30k 2021 MVP bet for Shohei Ohtani, and we identify who he is.... (4:07:12): Druff gives advice how to reach local phone reps at Las Vegas Caesars properties.... (4:34:58): COVID vaccine boosters available to everyone -- should you get it? Will this be every 6 months for the rest of time?.... khalwat co-hosts first three hours of the show.

NOV. 19 POKERCAST RECAP: Koray Aldemir of Germany is the World Series of Poker Main Event champ, earning $8M. Also, Eli Elezra is headed to the Poker Hall of Fame. We have a new O'Mally's Move and Vic G. is back with the Hand of the Week. 

The $50,000 Poker Player Championship played down to its final table of five today and Remko caught up with chip leader Eli Elezra and wild card Dan 'Jungleman' Cates! For Elezra this final table is 15 years in the making while Cates plays things a bit more on the light-hearted side with some banter you can only expect from him! Meanwhile, your co-host Donnie Peters jumped into the Mini Main Event and ran up a big stack. Throughout the episode, Donnie checks in with the show as he goes deeper and deeper into what could become his first WSOP cash! Lastly, we speak to Mori Eskandani about his first WSOP Main Event experience back in the 80s! Don't forget, we're organizing a WSOP Main Event last longer with some fun prizes for the people in our Discord channel. Join now and enjoy the sweat as the largest event of the series gets underway on Thursday.

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is a high stakes mixed-game legend who basically needs no introduction, Eli Elezra.But just because the man doesn’t NEED an introduction doesn’t mean he isn’t gonna get one anyway.Eli has led quite the life on and off the felt, and he’s about to take you way back to the very beginning of his poker career. Starting with his time in the Israeli Army and then traveling through working in a cannery and driving a taxi in a small Alaskan town.After terrorizing the citizens of said tiny Alaskan town at the poker tables, Eli decided to test his mettle and see what the card players in Vegas were all about. As it turns out, those Las Vegas regulars like Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, and Stuey Ungar were pretty decent at playing cards and Eli’s early trips didn’t go so well.Never one to be easily deterred, the poker bug had sunk its sharp little teeth into Eli and wasn’t letting go.Despite doing very well for himself financially in his time in Alaska, Eli got a surprising phone call and offer from his brother that forever changed his life.In today’s conversation with Eli Elezra, you’re going to learn:The story behind Eli’s biggest winning and losing sessions (Both are north of 7 figures).What it was really like playing with legends Stu Ungar and Chip Reese.The origin story of legendary poker tv show High Stakes Poker.And much, MUCH more!So without any further ado, I bring to you the fearless and singular Eli Elezra.

Reunited and it, of course, feels so good. Sarah Herring and Jeff Platt are together again at the World Series of Poker for this episode of the PokerNews Podcast.  Eli Elezra calls his shot, as he takes down his fourth WSOP bracelet. Sarah takes us behind the scenes of Jorden Fox's bracelet win.  1993 WSOP Main Event Champion Jim Bechtel wins a star-studded $10k 2-7 NL Single Draw event.  Plus, structures draw criticism, and the WSOP draws up a new $50k event. Sarah and Jeff dive into the most recent WSOP controversies. 

Lance and Donnie return for another episode of The Fives, and it's more news from the WSOP that takes over the show. Eli Elezra won his fourth gold bracelet, the 1993 Main Event champion returned to the winner's circle, and a new $50,000 bracelet event has been added to the schedule.

Daniel Adam and Terrence begin with the story of Daniel granting a wish to a young poker fan with a terminal illness. They also talk about the Eli Elezra controversy surrounding owed debts, and some shot clock haters. We then open up some of the mail that has been piling up. Topics include: Spread limit cash game strategy, how to game plan for your non-professional regulars and a hilarious quiz on the UK! 

Interview with famous "American Idol" contestant (and now poker semi-pro) William Hung (topic starts at 0:19:32 mark). More drama unfolds in the Eli Elezra situation, with a well known high stakes player coming forward with an astounding story about him (1:20:10). Daniel Negreanu gets himself in hot water on social media with a controversial tweet about poker player types he dislikes (2:52:28). Micah Raskin to plead guilty in pot dealing case (4:12:28). Harrah's to open casino near Sacramento in 2019 (4:21:06). MGM purchase of Empire Casino Yonkers now gives them a NYC presence (4:29:42). Wynn Resorts agrees to pay fine in Nevada for sexual harassment situation involving Steve Wynn (4:36:28). End of an era: Druff to lose Seven Stars status on February 1 (4:43:16). Editorial: Were the scare tactics of pro-lifers actually correct all along? (5:02:08)

Interview with famous "American Idol" contestant (and now poker semi-pro) William Hung (topic starts at 0:19:32 mark). More drama unfolds in the Eli Elezra situation, with a well known high stakes player coming forward with an astounding story about him (1:20:10). Daniel Negreanu gets himself in hot water on social media with a controversial tweet about poker player types he dislikes (2:52:28). Micah Raskin to plead guilty in pot dealing case (4:12:28). Harrah's to open casino near Sacramento in 2019 (4:21:06). MGM purchase of Empire Casino Yonkers now gives them a NYC presence (4:29:42). Wynn Resorts agrees to pay fine in Nevada for sexual harassment situation involving Steve Wynn (4:36:28). End of an era: Druff to lose Seven Stars status on February 1 (4:43:16). Editorial: Were the scare tactics of pro-lifers actually correct all along? (5:02:08)

Eli Elezra attempts "Ask Me Anything" on 2+2 to promote upcoming book, results in scamming accusations (topic starts at 0:24:24 mark). Should 2+2 publish books by scammers or other disgraced poker players? (1:46:08) For the record: Druff clarifies a few details about last week's AsianSpa death story (1:58:24). Former PFA guest Jonny Ferrari claims Gavin Smith's death was due to "something hereditary" (2:07:23). WSOP releases full 2019 schedule (2:21:45). Disgraced Epic Poker head & former WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack named President of XFL (2:58:16). Shaun Deeb taunts Daniel Negreanu on Twitter about recent engagement (3:29:25). Terminally ill man chooses to meet Negreanu as his Dream Foundation trip (3:40:26). Ali Fazeli sentenced to 18 months for Super Bowl ticket scam (3:49:30). Sheldon Adelson found to have links to 2018 DOJ Wire Act reinterpretation (3:55:19). Pennsylvania informs casinos to comply with new Wire Act rules (4:02:10). Bellagio dealer refuses tip from poker player Johnnie Moreno (4:06:13). Editorial: Why not to jump to conclusions from viral social media stories (4:33:34). PCA $25k event winner was tip-shamed by Sam Grafton (5:10:23).

Eli Elezra attempts "Ask Me Anything" on 2+2 to promote upcoming book, results in scamming accusations (topic starts at 0:24:24 mark). Should 2+2 publish books by scammers or other disgraced poker players? (1:46:08) For the record: Druff clarifies a few details about last week's AsianSpa death story (1:58:24). Former PFA guest Jonny Ferrari claims Gavin Smith's death was due to "something hereditary" (2:07:23). WSOP releases full 2019 schedule (2:21:45). Disgraced Epic Poker head & former WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack named President of XFL (2:58:16). Shaun Deeb taunts Daniel Negreanu on Twitter about recent engagement (3:29:25). Terminally ill man chooses to meet Negreanu as his Dream Foundation trip (3:40:26). Ali Fazeli sentenced to 18 months for Super Bowl ticket scam (3:49:30). Sheldon Adelson found to have links to 2018 DOJ Wire Act reinterpretation (3:55:19). Pennsylvania informs casinos to comply with new Wire Act rules (4:02:10). Bellagio dealer refuses tip from poker player Johnnie Moreno (4:06:13). Editorial: Why not to jump to conclusions from viral social media stories (4:33:34). PCA $25k event winner was tip-shamed by Sam Grafton (5:10:23).

Eli Elezra has put together quite the list of poker accomplishments. The former businessman was one of the stars of the poker boom, enduring seven-figure swings by playing in some the biggest cash games in the world. He has also had quite a bit of success in live tournaments with more than $3.6 million in earnings. The 58-year-old won his World Poker Tour title back in 2004 at the Mirage Poker Showdown for $1,024,574. He also has three World Series of Poker bracelets, having taken down a 2007 stud eight-or-better event, a 2013 triple draw event, and a 2015 stud event. But poker was the furthest thing from Elezra's mind growing up in Jerusalem, and later serving in the Israel Defense Force during the Lebanon War. After being wounded in battle, Elezra moved to Alaska, where he worked in a salmon cannery, as a taxi driver, and even hunted bears and whales. He later moved to Las Vegas when he spotted a business opportunity to run a photo processing store on the Strip. It's these stories of high-stakes poker and the near-death experiences of his youth that are featured in his autobiography, Pulling The Trigger. Highlights from this interview include growing up 10 minutes from Jesus, losing the school's money at street poker, spending three weeks in jail, becoming an Israeli Green Beret, enduring starvation week, losing men and being wounded in the war, working 18-hour days in an Alaskan cannery, hunting whales and bears with the Inupiat tribe, moving to Vegas to run photo huts, getting cheated at the Stardust, why the game moved from Mirage to Bellagio, jumping to $4,000-$8,000 stakes, being in the "poker hospital", crushing three-handed games against Chip and Doyle, why they couldn't play props on High Stakes Poker, a $1 million bracelet side-bet score, Scotty Nguyen pieced out, a stinky pickle job, a $1.8 million winning session, ordering one of everything on the menu, and high-stakes games against the KFC colonel.

After a four-day hiatus at the World Series of Poker, the Poker Central Podcast is back! Remko jumps deep into all the latest winners at the Rio, and delivers interviews with Eli Elezra, Scott Seiver, Nick Petrangelo and Daniel Negreanu to get you caught up on all the latest from the biggest poker spectacle of the year.  1:40 – On the show today! 2:22 – Recapping the latest events, starting with Paul Volpe winning the $10,000 Omaha Eight-or-Better Hi-Lo event. 5:36 – Catching up with Eli Elezra, who missed the 2017 World Series of Poker, is eager to get a win this year and has dropped down in stakes a bit with regards to the cash games. 13:35 – Recapping the $1,500 Dealer's Choice, the Colossus. 20:14 – An interview with Scott Seiver, who only expected to play a select few events at the 2018 World Series of Poker. 23:10 – Johannes Becker wins his first bracelet in the $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw event. 24:45 – Nick Petrangelo wins the $100,000 High Roller WSOP event. 25:47 – An interview with Nick Petrangelo on the biggest win of his live tournament career. 32:48 – Providing context to Petrangelo's great results, and looking at the Player of the Year standings lead by Elio Fox. 35:22 – What to watch on PokerGO and Twitch! The $10k Heads Up and much more for your entertainment. 38:26 – An extended interview with Daniel Negreanu from his trailer at the Rio. Negreanu talks about Phil Ivey at the WSOP and Phil Hellmuth's statement of winning 24 bracelets during his career. 47:58 – What's next on Poker Central? Brent Hanks? Will he make his big return? New to PokerGO? Subscribe right now and enjoy more than 100 days of live poker action every single year. Relive the $100,000 WSOP High Roller as well as the $10,000 Omaha Eight-or-Better and don't miss the upcoming live action. Get in touch with the podcast on podcast@pokercentral.com.

Bart Hanson comes on to talk about how Caesars screwed him out of a freeroll contest. Druff announces his WSOP plans, is selling pieces of himself again. Pokerstars returning to US -- well, at least New Jersey. GPL has inaugural draft, but will the whole thing be a fail? "Privateworld", purported high stakes nosebleed game insider, returns to 2+2. Obnoxious California bill would make it a felony to play Bovada in California. Caesars news: Renovations to begin on Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace, Total Rewards starts but then kills free buffet promotion, resort fees increase. Palms Casino matching tiers for other casinos' cards -- or are they? Borgata may separate soon from Party Poker in New Jersey. Maryland Live pulls shenanigans to lower poker rakeback to 17 cents per hour. Phil Galfond claims publicizing situation involving scammer will get him paid back. What would it take for PFA to be on a "real" radio station? Super Tuesday rough on Rubio, but solidifies positions of Trump and Hillary. Druff joins "PredictIt" to bet on primaries. Druff debates with Brandon and a attorney/listener about Hillary's 1975 defense of a rapist. Is Stephen Curry better than Jordan ever was? Calls from "GG" (who had a lot of questions from Druff), MumblesBadly, chinamaniac, and others. Tradershky and Northern California Guy co-host for a short time during this marathon 8+ hour show.

Bart Hanson comes on to talk about how Caesars screwed him out of a freeroll contest. Druff announces his WSOP plans, is selling pieces of himself again. Pokerstars returning to US -- well, at least New Jersey. GPL has inaugural draft, but will the whole thing be a fail? "Privateworld", purported high stakes nosebleed game insider, returns to 2+2. Obnoxious California bill would make it a felony to play Bovada in California. Caesars news: Renovations to begin on Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace, Total Rewards starts but then kills free buffet promotion, resort fees increase. Palms Casino matching tiers for other casinos' cards -- or are they? Borgata may separate soon from Party Poker in New Jersey. Maryland Live pulls shenanigans to lower poker rakeback to 17 cents per hour. Phil Galfond claims publicizing situation involving scammer will get him paid back. What would it take for PFA to be on a "real" radio station? Super Tuesday rough on Rubio, but solidifies positions of Trump and Hillary. Druff joins "PredictIt" to bet on primaries. Druff debates with Brandon and a attorney/listener about Hillary's 1975 defense of a rapist. Is Stephen Curry better than Jordan ever was? Calls from "GG" (who had a lot of questions from Druff), MumblesBadly, chinamaniac, and others. Tradershky and Northern California Guy co-host for a short time during this marathon 8+ hour show.