Nacho Barbero a “Goofball” After Serious Poker Blunder | PokerNews Podcast #877
In the 877th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which has been nominated for 'Podcast of the Year' at the Global Poker Awards, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz discuss ACR calling Nacho Barbero a "goofball" after serious accusations arose when the Argentinean pro shared a social media post that showed him using GTO Wizard. Patrick Leonard did a deep dive into the data, and while it apparently shows no nefarious activity, it did get the community questioning the situation as a whole.
Chad and Kyna also share their experience at the massive MSPT Potawatomi, which saw them both cash on just one bullet apiece. Get a look at their Wisconsin adventure, and find out where they each finished. They also highlight the winner of that tournament as well as Angela Jordison, who took down a side event.
The crew then shows some love for the Venetian Poker Room, examines a big hand between Doug Polk and Mariano that was live-streamed from The Lodge, and Leon Tsoukernik feeling 'Absolutely Fine' two weeks after a 40-hour coma. Finally, get a look at Phil Galfond on the latest Life Outside Poker episode as well as a reminder to enter the PokerNews Giveaway for a copy of The Las Vegas Book valued at $500.
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Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz |
| 00:37 | Nacho Barbero in hot water over GTOWizard |
| 07:03 | Patrick Leonard dives in; shares results |
| 07:23 | The economy of an online poker site |
| 08:28 | ACR’s poor response |
| 12:04 | Sponsor – WSOP Free-to-Play App |
| 12:52 | Major poker tournament returns to Wisconsin |
| 14:00 | Kyna tries to organize a 30-way chop |
| 15:18 | Massive turnout in the $1,110 Main Event |
| 15:56 | Highlights from the MSPT Potawatomi |
| 17:30 | Both Chad & Kyna cash on one bullet |
| 18:30 | Tim Thorp wins MSPT Potawatomi for $244K |
| 18:50 | Umut Ozturk makes back-to-back final tables; in POY lead again |
| 19:53 | Angela Jordison ships side event at MSPT |
| 20:50 | Love for the Venetian Poker Room |
| 23:32 | Doug Polk vs Mariano in big live-streamed hand from The Lodge |
| 28:42 | Leon Tsoukernik feeling 'Absolutely Fine' two weeks after 40-hour coma |
| 30:31 | Phil Galfond on the latest Life Out Poker Podcast |
| 33:00 | PokerNews Giveaway – The Las Vegas Book |
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