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Jamie Gold to Kassouf & Kabrhel: "We Are Not the Same"; 20th Anniversary of 2006 WSOP Win
Description
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