Sports Betting Fraud, WSOP Preview & Guest Billy Hayes of Midnight Express Fame

<p>In the latest edition of the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast, <strong>Chad Holloway</strong> and <strong>Jesse Fullen</strong> come to you from the <em>PokerNews</em> office at the <strong>2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP)</strong>. They share highlights from the WSOP Press Conference, preview the <strong><em>PokerNews</em> Cup at Golden Nugget from June 24-28</strong>, and remember <strong>Todd Terry</strong>, who passed away at age 48.</p> <p>They also discuss bracelet winner <strong>Cory Zeidman</strong> being indicted for $25M sports betting fraud scheme, <strong>Bill Perkins</strong> buying art for $15.3 million, preview the first-ever <strong>BetMGM Poker Championship</strong> headlining ARIA Poker Classic w/ $1M GTD, <strong>Andrew Neeme</strong> becoming the latest WPT Ambassador, and <strong>Mark Davis</strong> denying <strong>Darren Elias</strong> to win the <strong>WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown</strong>. A slew of other tournaments crowned winners and are highlighted in this episode including the <strong>2022 Lodge Championship Series, Triton Madrid, 888poker LIVE Barcelona, RGPS Downstream Casino</strong>, and <strong>MSPT South Dakota State Poker Championship</strong>.</p> <p>Finally, Chad sits down with this week's guest, <strong>Billy Hayes</strong>, who is best known for his autobiographical book <em><strong>Midnight Express</strong></em> about his experiences in and escape from a Turkish prison after being convicted of smuggling hashish. He's planning to play the WSOP Main Event this year, which he talks about after sharing his incredible story with listeners. Plus he gives a glimpse into his new book <em><strong>Midnight Express Epilogue: Train Keeps Rolling</strong></em>.</p> <p>Listen to those stories and more on the latest <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Time Stamps</strong></span><br /> *Time|Topic*<br /> 00:30 | Welcome to the show<br /> 01:04 | Chad & Jesse are at the WSOP!<br /> 01:25 | Teasing guest Billy Hayes of Midnight Expres