Was a Deal Made in the 2023 WSOP Main Event? Champ Daniel Weinman Tells All!

<p>On the latest <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast episode, <strong>Chad Holloway</strong> and <strong>Connor Richards</strong> wrap up the <strong>2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP)</strong>, which includes diving into some numbers, recognizing a new cash record, and discussing the rise of 2023 WSOP Player of the Year <strong>Ian Matakis</strong>. </p> <p>Chad then sits down with <strong>2023 WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman</strong>, who topped a 10,043-player field to win the most prestigious event in poker for $12.1 million. The poker pro talks about what it was like to win, what he did to celebrate, and how poker may return to a more prominent role in his life. He also addresses speculation that a three-handed deal was struck and explains why he returned to his day job just days after becoming poker's world champion.</p> <p>Chad and Connor also break down <strong>Ari Engel</strong> capturing his thirteenth WSOP Circuit gold ring, <strong>The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship</strong> at <strong>Thunder Valley Casino</strong>, and both <strong>Yin Tao</strong> and <strong>Steve O'Dwyer</strong> winning big at <strong>WPT Korea</strong>. Toss in updates on the upcoming <strong>PokerStars x Poker Power Women's Bootcamp</strong> and <strong>15th Annual Ante 4 Autism Charity Event</strong>, and there's something for everyone in this episode of the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Time Stamps</strong></span><br /> *Time | Topic*<br /> 00:28 | Welcome to the show<br /> 00:40 | Welcome back, Connor!<br /> 01:50 | Teasing guest Daniel Weinman <br /> 02:48 | Sponsor: Global Poker<br /> 03:40 | Examining the 2023 WSOP numbers<br /> 09:50 | Mike Holtz sets record with 25 WSOP bracelet event cashes<br /> 12:40 | Ian Matakis captures 2023 WSOP Player of the Year<br /> 16:38 | WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman joins the show<br /> 17:55 | Finally breaking through in the Main Event<br /> 18:15 | Straight back to work<br /> 20:25 | Playing on a live stream<br /> 21:10 | Was