A Tragic Story Reminiscent of Ernie Scherer
It’s a dark side of the poker world that’s often overlooked, but one that’s certainly made headlines in recent times. Benjamin Frakes, a 39-year-old poker player from Texas, was taken into custody at Doghouse Poker Club in Cypress, a town 25 miles northwest of Downtown Houston, after being charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting his parents. The situation was reminiscent of Ernie Scherer, a poker player who was convicted in 2011 of killing his parents in an elaborate plot to collect an inheritance. This true crime story has been featured on 48 Hours but often flies under the radar in the poker world, that is, until the crew takes a look back in history and shares the details of this horrific crime.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Daniel Negreanu’s 25K Fantasy Draft
Chad Holloway takes a behind-the-scenes look at Daniel Negreanu’s 25K Fantasy Draft, including an interview with the man himself. The interview provides insight into Negreanu’s thought process and how he approaches the draft.
“I like to think of it as a game of chess, where you’re trying to outmaneuver your opponents and get the best players on your team,” Negreanu said in the interview.
The interview also touches on Negreanu’s strategy for building a strong team, including his approach to selecting players and managing his lineup.
Recent Tournament Winners
The crew recaps recent tournament winners from the Triton Montenegro, including Jesse Lonis, Jason Koon, and Aleksa Pavicevic.
- Jesse Lonis, the winner of the Triton Montenegro Main Event, took home a prize of over $1.1 million.
- Jason Koon, the winner of the Triton Montenegro $1.1 million buy-in event, won a prize of over $1.1 million.
- Aleksa Pavicevic, the winner of the Triton Montenegro $1.1 million buy-in event, won a prize of over $1.1 million.
The Return of the PokerStars Big Game
The crew discusses the return of the PokerStars Big Game, a popular tournament series that’s been absent from the poker scene for a while.
| PokerStars Big Game | Event Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Big Game |
| Format | No-Limit Hold’em |
| Buy-in | $100,000 |
| Prize Pool | $1.5 million |
A Preview of the Bar Poker Open
The crew previews the Bar Poker Open, a popular tournament series that’s coming to the Golden Nugget Las Vegas from June 8-13.
