Episode #188 - September 12, 2011

PokerCast Episode 188 - Mike McDonald & WCOOP Coverage

Live from the Two Plus Two Studios - The feature guest this week on the Two Plus Two PokerCast is the latest Epic Poker League champion Mike "Timex" McDonald. Mike returns to the PokerCast to talk about his second biggest live tournament score, the controversial EPL decision to exclude an amateur player after winning a satellite seat and his return to school. Mike and Adam also recap all the completed action from the 10th annual World Championship of Online Poker connecting with SteveD to get his take on the series so far. Deuces Cracked coach 'Bellatrix' talks about 'Pre-emptive Betting' in this weeks Leggo Poker / Deuces Cracked strategy segment. Mike and Adam preview the 'TV Comedy Madness' Final Four in forum static and of course give away the password for the September 18th Poker Stars VIP Club Invitational for PokerCast listeners. Discuss this Pokercast on the 2+2 Forums

Mike McDonald

Canadian player Mike “Timex” McDonald is arguably the most acomplished poker player under the age of 21. Mike placed 2nd in the 2008 Aussie Millions AUD $1K Poker Championship for over $75K. He became the youngest person to win a European Poker Tour event when he took down the 2008 €7,700 German Open for $1.3 million. In 2009, he placed 5th in the 2009 EPT €5K No-Limit Hold 'em event at the German Open in Dortmund, banking over $249K. He continued his EPT success in early 2010, with a 3rd place finish at the EPT €5K No-Limit Hold 'em Main Event in Deauville, taking home a purse worth over $417K. Learn more about Mike McDonald