Evan Benton hails from a little southeast Louisiana town called Houma—also Gene D's hometown—and he grew up in a poker-playing family. Last summer, in the first WSOP tournament that he played, Evan cashed for $412,484 in Event #28, a $1,500 freezout. We caught up with Evan to talk about growing up in Houma, winning a bracelet, turning pro, getting into the world of private games, and much more.

1:00 Roundtable

• 2025 Million Dollar Heater at the Beau Rivage

27:00 Interview

• Evan Benton Goes From Poker Beginner to WSOP Bracelet Winner

If you've spent time in the Gulf Coast poker scene, odds are that you've seen—or heard—Steve Bierman. A native Louisianan and a cardroom regular for over a decade, Steve has always been quick with a joke and eager to laugh. He also boasts an impressive poker resume, with over $770,000 in Hendon Mob cashes and two WSOP final tables. Steve sat down with Ben, Bill, and Gene to discuss his poker origin story, his deep run in this summer's WSOP Main Event, how his background as an entrepreneur helps him on the felt, and much more.

1:00 Roundtable

• The Russian Bot Army That Conquered Online Poker
• Legendary Gambler, Poker Player Archie Karas Passes Away

29:00 Interview

• BagWow!
• Funny football fans

Gian Smith is a New Orleans-based artist whose poem "O Beautiful Storm" appeared in Season 2 of HBO’s Treme. He's also a long-time cardplayer and a former dealer at Harrah's Nola. In this conversation, Gian sits down with Gene, Ben, and Bill to discuss writing, acting, and his recent poker-themed short film The Capitalist.

1:00 Roundtable

• Historic Summer Leads to WSOP Player of the Year for Scott Seiver
• Becker vs. Tice: the crossbook is over
• Rail Helping WSOP Champ Between Hands Bad for the Game?
• GGPoker Buys World Series of Poker for $500 Million; WSOP to Remain in Vegas for 20 Years

39:00 Interview

• Treme Season 2 Trailer: O Beautiful Storm
• Black Film Festival of New Orleans
• The Capitalist (2023)