47 Hands of Misery: Alex Lynskey’s WSOP Main Event Final Table

Alex Lynskey with in the background his loud and supportive rail.

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Remko Rinkema - July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Alex Lynskey didn't win a single hand at the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event final table. The first Australian player since Joe Hachem in 2005 looked down at 47 holdings, none of which turned out to be winners, after which he was sent to the cashier to collect

Artem Metalidi Doesn’t Allow Himself to Be Unhappy

Artem Metalidi hits the rail in eighth place collecting $1,250,000.

Remko Rinkema - July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Gracious in defeat, smiling and upbeat, Artem Metalidi bid farewell to the 2018 WSOP Main Event in eighth place. The Ukrainian pro collected $1,250,000 for his efforts, by far and away the biggest score of his poker career, and despite a few thoughts of 'what if' he looked back on

Torn Between Regrets and Joy, Antoine Labat Exits The 2018 Main Event

Antoine Labat, hoping for his kings to hold up versus the queens of Artem Metalidi shortly before disaster hit the flop.

Remko Rinkema - July 13, 2018

France will have to wait on their first World Series of Poker Main Event title at least one more year. After Sylvain Loosli, Benjamin Pollak and Antoine Saout, twice, came close before, tonight it was Antoine Labat who fell short busting in ninth place collecting $1,000,000 for his efforts. Labat’s story

Tony Miles and His Story of Hope and Redemption

Tony Miles doubles up on the final table bubble.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

A sight never seen before at the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event, Tony Miles pulled off a standing backflip on the main stage after the bubble burst. Cheered on by an army of friends and family that supported him through dark times, Miles hugged nearly

Nicolas Manion and the Freeroll of a Lifetime

Nicolas Manion in action on Day 7 of the 2018 WSOP Main Event.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

Regardless of the result at the 2018 WSOP Main Event final table, the tournament is already a success beyond Nicolas Manion's wildest dreams. Getting staked for a satellite just two days before the tournament kicked off, the current chip leader didn’t even think he was going to play this event. It

Ep. 102 – The 2018 WSOP Main Event Final Table Preview

The final nine are guaranteed a million-dollar payout, but one of these players will take home $8.8 million. Who will it be?

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

The final table is set! The final nine players are guaranteed $1,000,000 and on this podcast, you will hear everything you need to know in order to get ready for the action on ESPN and PokerGO. Diving right in with a recap of the action at the start of Day

“In My Mind I’m The Best Player” – Artem Metalidi

Carrying a big smile where ever he goes, Artem Metalidi keeps a straight face at the table during the 2018 WSOP Main Event.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

"Of course!" an animated Artem Metalidi said when asked whether he believes he's the favorite to win this tournament if he can find one quick double up. "You're not going to hear me say that I'm not the best player, come on!" Metalidi added. The pro from Ukraine came into Day 7

John Cynn is Not Ready to Celebrate Just Yet

John Cynn in action during Day 7 of the WSOP Main Event.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

The story of John Cynn in the WSOP Main Event is incredible. Almost exactly two years ago, Cynn sat sloughed down in the corner of the final table stage awaiting his fate. Moments later, the poker pro hit the rial in 11th place, collecting $650,000 and was left wondering, 'What

Ep. 101 The Dreams and Nightmares of Day 6

Remko Rinkema - July 11, 2018

On this podcast, Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema recap the action, as well as interviews with Joe Cada, Kelly Minkin, Brian Yoon, Martijn Gerrits and Sylvain Loosli. The show starts with some good old analysis from Brent Hanks on some of the most exciting hands of Day 6 of the

Graceful in Defeat, Kelly Minkin Bows Out of the 2018 WSOP Main Event

Kelly Minkin stares down Frederik Brink who would eventually send her to the rail in 50th place.

Remko Rinkema - July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

“At the end of the day, I can’t control the cards, so it wasn’t my time this year,” Kelly Minkin said with a smile after her 2018 WSOP Main Event run ended in 50th place for $156,265. During her run in this event, Minkin enjoyed the support of friends, family and