# Jamie Gold to Kassouf & Kabrhel: "We Are Not the Same"; 20th Anniversary of 2006 WSOP Win

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Published: 2026-06-30T14:29:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the 981st episode of the PokerNews Podcast , which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway , Mike Holtz , and Ben Ludlow are joined by Jamie Gold at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. Gold reflects on the 20th anniversary of his game-changing win in the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event , which includes some never-before-shared stories, remembering his father's battle with ALS, and his secret weapon, blueberries! Gold also talks about the immediate aftermath of winning $12 million, including high-profile media appearances, being sued for part of the winnings, and his career as a Hollywood agent. Even the most die-hard Jamie Gold fans are sure to learn something new in this episode! Finally, the crew thanks sponsor Think Jerky, which you can order here . A new PokerNews Podcast drops three times a week during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time Topic* 00:00 Welcome to the show 00:20 Jamie Gold joins the show 00:57 Where were you in 2006? 03:55 Martin Kabrhel & Will Kassouf 11:00 WSOP back on ESPN 12:04 Shout to WSOP 18:00 Jamie's father battled ALS 22:04 Compared to other athletes 24:00 Crypto & the WSOP 24:56 The power of blueberries 26:47 Think Jerky 27:25 Being a Hollywood agent 31:55 Being an ambassador for the game 35:09 Making a run in Salute to Warriors

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