The Chip Race

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The Lock-In - Zach Elwood Aug 31, 2021

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This week we are locked in and figuring out tells with Zachary Elwood. The episode begins with a look back at Dara’s appearance on Zach’s show ‘People Who Read People’ when the pair broke down lots of useful poker tells. This chat segued nicely into an analysis of Phil Hellmuth’s tells (and likely fake tells), deployed in his defeat at the hands of Tom Dwan on High Stakes Duel. From there, the trio discussed Erik Seidel’s ninth bracelet win and his first online. The subject then changes to the latest instance of poker ambassador musical chairs as Krissy Bicknell departs from Partypoker while Ben Rolle (bencb) partners with Pokerstars. The trio discuss the significance of Rolle’s new role as yet another prolific content creator moving into the brand ambassadorial space. Next up is the hot topic of vaccinations as it pertains to the WSOP who have flip-flopped in recent weeks as to their policy. This provokes a frank chat about the outspoken views of Krissy Bicknell, Alex Foxen and others whose decision not to get vaccinated will likely exclude them from the Series. The show ends with Dara telling us about his upcoming book, another collaboration with Barry Carter, this time on the subject of ICM.

The Lock-In - Barny Boatman Aug 16, 2021

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This week, Barny Boatman is locked-in and lashing out at the creators of online poker 'throwables'. It's a wonderfully heterogeneous show this week as David and Dara are joined by their great friend Barny to talk about everything from ageism in poker to responsible gambling, from Communism to Full Tilt, from economic bubbles to near-death experiences, from online poker tools to cacky bog roll. The lads also own up to the fact that this episode was pre-recorded in June and decide to make some predictions for the news headlines. Did they get any right? You will have to tune in to see.

The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 6 - Elena Stover Matt Vaughan Parker Talbot Ike Haxton Aug 05, 2021

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This week, Dara and David are joined by professor turned poker nomad Elena ‘The Groupie’ Stover. They also welcome poker vlogger Matt Vaughan. For strategy, they are joined by twitch streamer Parker ‘TonkaaaaP’ Talbot to discuss a hand he played versus former guest Olivier Busquet on ‘King Of The Hill’. With a little help from Isaac Haxton, the lads discuss poker paradigms. Plus, Ian’s got the news!

The Lock-In - Kevmath Aug 02, 2021

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This week, we are locked in and out wringing out Kevin Mathers for all his inside information! It is with great pleasure that Dara and David sit down with Kevmath to discuss the stories of the week. The lads start off with a tribute to Layne Flack before talking about Phil Hellmuth’s 7th consecutive victory on High Stakes Duel. Using Phil Galfond’s viral Twitter thread as a leaping off point, there is a deep dive on the possible origins of superstitions and their connection to transitional objects. After that, it’s all WSOP stories as the trio discuss the wisdom of Landon Tice’s 8-1 bracelet bet with Bill Perkins, the prospect of Europe to US travel restrictions being loosened before the WSOP starts in September and the rumour that the 2022 Series will be played at Bally’s. Kevmath is a good sport throughout, dropping knowledge bombs and quite possibly letting a bit of inside information slip.

The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 5 - Toby Lewis Padraig Parkinson KL Cleeton Jul 25, 2021

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This week, we are joined by EPT champion, Aussie Millions champion and Wynn Millions chopper Toby Lewis. We also welcome the 1999 WSOP main event 3rd place finisher Padraig Parkinson. For strategy, Dara and David take a look at one of Dara’s hands, an interesting heads up spot from an online MTT. KL Cleeton stops by to talk about carer legislation, stripper poles and Dara’s new satellite strategy masterclass on Learn Pro Poker. Plus, Ian’s got news and results.

The Lock-In - Carlos Welch Jul 20, 2021

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This week, Carlos Welch is locked in and blinging out proceedings with his brand new WSOP bracelet! Carlos joins David and Dara as the trio discuss the news, gossip and scandals of the day. First in the news is of course Carlos's victory in the $888 Crazy Eights WSOP Events few days ago for $125,000. Carlos summarises the key points of the tournament before telling the lads about his rags to riches story. The topic then begrudgingly switches to the story of Poker's Icarus Landon Tice and his concession to Bill Perkins in their much hyped Heads-Up Challenge. Doug Polk's return to the content streets is discussed as David wonders if Doug calling out Daniel Negreanu's losing streak was the ultimate jinx! Olivier Busquet's hot-take on the use of charts re-ignites an old debate as Carlos and Dara weigh in on the wrongs of RTA but also emphasis the need for rules that were policeable. David's rant this week is about PokerGO and their itchy copyrite claim trigger finger which he reveals effected past Chip Race Strategy Videos. The lads offer their takes on the pettiness of PokerGO who seem to be intimidating smaller content creators and disregarding fair use. The final topic is the news that Mason Malmuth has sold the 2+2 Forums and Carlos gives us the inside track on how that means the discontinuation of the magazine and potentially other wings of the business.

The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 4 - Jesse Sylvia Christian Zetzsche Barny Boatman Jason Su Jul 09, 2021

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This week, we are joined by WPT champion and WSOP Main Event runner-up Jesse Sylvia. We also welcome the hardest working man in poker Christian Zetsche. For strategy, we’ve got a very special segment with Barny Boatman looking back on a hand he played versus Vicky Coren in the EPT. Jason Su joins us to talk about ‘Poker with Presence’. Plus Ian’s got all the news and results.

The Lock-In - Thomas Keeling Jul 06, 2021

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This week, Dara and David are locked in and hanging out with the seriously serious Thomas Keeling. The lads kick things off by sharing some memories about the 1999 WSOP Main Event champion Noel Furlong who passed away this week. The conversation then turns to the recent PokerKing WPT Heads-Up event, won by Phil Ivey. Thomas gives his behind-the-scenes perspective and insights into why the event worked so well. The lads then segue to another Thomas Keeling production - the limited Joe Ingram interview series with Phil Ivey and Tom Dwan - before turning their attentions to the Phil Hellmuth victory in High Stakes Duel II. They talk about Hellmuth’s astonishing winning streak whilst definitely not burying the lede... Daniel Negreanu’s losing streak. David then tells the wild story of the French Businessman and High-Stakes Poker Player Arnaud Mimran who has been Sentenced to 13 Years for Kidnapping. Dara delivers his strategy nugget on ‘Ace-high boards’ and the lads round things off by trying to get Thomas to dish done secrets about what’s coming up for PokerKing. Does he crack and spill the beans? Tune in to find out.

The Chip Race - Season 15 Episode 3 - Henry Kilbane Brad Wilson Matt Berkey Paul Seaton Jun 27, 2021

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This week, our hosts Dara and David are joined by their great friend, poker player and commentator Henry Kilbane. They also welcome poker player, coach and Chasing Poker Greatness host Brad Wilson. For strategy, they’ve got high-stakes beast and ‘Solve for Why’ founder Matt Berkey. Paul Seaton returns for the second half of our feature on his ‘Poker On Screen’ series. Plus, Ian has all the news.

The Lock-In - Parker Talbot Jun 21, 2021

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This week, Parker Talbot is locked in and out-shilling the hosts! David and Dara kick things off without the man some call 'TonkaaaaP' as they discuss Gamble Online and Paul Seaton's excellent recent piece about poker player/embezzler Dennis Blieden. The pair then talk about David Peters' dominating performance at the US Poker Open. There is a lengthy conversation on Phil Nagy's indecent comments towards Twitch streamer 'WeePro83' and the aftermath of that incident which has seen a repentant Nagy plead for forgiveness in public. Guest of honour Parker then joins the fray to weigh in on the upcoming Hellmuth/Negreanu High Stakes Heads-up Duel. The nature of streaks, both positive and negative are discussed. On the week that the WSOP announce their live 2021 schedule, all three men consider what, if any part, they might play in the action. Topically, Dara delivers his now famous strategy nugget on live poker adjustments, before the three conclude matters with multiple shameless attempts to shill for their partners and sponsors.

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