When it aired on the Game Show Network (GSN) from 2006-11, High Stakes Poker cemented its legacy as one of the most popular poker shows ever made through its 98-episode run. Now, after a near-decade hiatus, the show is set to return this Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on PokerGO.
High Stakes Poker Season 8 Debuts Wed.; Gabe Kaplan & AJ Benza Are Back. Posted by 5 days ago. High Stakes Poker Season 8 Debuts Wed.; Gabe Kaplan & AJ. After nearly 10 years, High Stakes Poker is back! Gabe Kaplan & AJ Benza return. Debuts Wednesday on PokerGO. Bryn Kenney and Tom Dwan will be in action. December 10, 2020 Chad Holloway When it aired on the Game Show Network (GSN) from 2006-11, High Stakes Poker cemented its legacy as one of the most popular poker shows ever made through its 98-episode run. Now, after a near-decade hiatus, the show is set to return this Wednesday, Dec. Gabe Kaplan Net Worth: Not many poker professionals have such a varied CV as Gabe Kaplan.In the poker world, you will undoubtedly know him as a professional champion poker player and High Stakes Poker commentator, but did you know that Gabe Kaplan started his career as a comedian? December 16th marks the official return of High Stakes Poker, with its first episode being broadcast on PokerGo and hosted by Gabe Kaplan and AJ Benza.
Not only is the show, which recorded earlier this year at PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino, once again helmed by the original producer and Poker Hall of Famer Mori Eskandani, news broke earlier this week that the show’s original hosts Gabe Kaplan and AJ Benza would return for commentary duties. New episodes are slated to air every Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
A.J. Benza & @GabeKaplan return to High Stakes Poker as hosts of the ALL NEW Season 8!
— PokerGO (@PokerGO)
“It’s been nine years since new episodes of the legendary ‘High Stakes Poker’ series have been created,” Eskandani told TheWrap in their mainstream preview of the show. “With this show being such a favorite among fans, it was important to us to capture the exhilarating spirit of the game in a way that makes it come to life through each viewer’s screen. When our audience tunes in, we want them to feel the energy of each player in the game, and we’ve worked faithfully to make that happen.”
The cash games will be played either $200/$400 or $400/$800 no-limit hold’em with a big blind ante in play.
For the first episode of Season 8, the game will be 400/$800 NLH with a minimum buy-in of $200,000. The lineup includes Tom Dwan, Jean-Robert Bellande, Rick Salomon, Nick Petrangelo, Brandon Steven, former MLB pitcher Michael Schwimer, and Bryn Kenney, who is one of a few poker pros making their High Stakes Poker debut.
High Stakes Poker Gabe Kaplan
Here’s a look at those who will be playing in Season 8 as revealed by the trailer:
High Stakes Poker Gabe Kaplan Plays
- Phil Ivey
- Tom Dwan
- Jean-Robert Bellande
- Bryn Kenney
- Rick Salomon
- Chamath Palihapitiya
- Brandon Steven
- Nick Petrangelo
- Phil Hellmuth
- Doug Polk
- Michael Schwimer
- Brandon Adams
- James Bord
- Lazaro Hernandez
- Damien LeForbes
- Jake Daniels
- Lynne Ji
Remember, the show is only available to PokerGO subscribers. If you’re not currently subscribed, you can get a monthly subscription for $14.99, a three-month plan for $29.99, and an annual subscription for $99.99.
*Images courtesy of PokerGO.
High Stakes Poker Gabe Kaplan -
High Stakes Poker Gabe Kaplan Course