Aug 20, 2026
In the 1,003rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by longtime commentator James Hartigan at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. Ahead of EPT Barcelona, Hartigan shares some of his favorite memories from the European Poker Tour (EPT), including his debut at Deauville, being there for both of Vicky Coren's wins, and the rise of Adrian Mateos.
Hartigan also shares his affinity for Barny Boatman, what it was like being at the 2010 armed robbery at the EPT Berlin, and much more. This is your chance to hear from one of the most respected commentators in poker history talk about legendary moments from the EPT!
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00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:00 | Favorite EPT moments
02:18 | Moment #1 – EPT Deauville
07:00 | Finding his way into poker
10:10 | James Hartigan’s EPT debut
10:30 | Moment #2 – Victoria Coren’s first win
11:17 | Moment #3 – EPT’s first two-time champ
16:46 | Moment #4 – The genesis of Adrian Mateos
21:37 | Moment #5 – Barny Boatman’s EPT victory
25:50 | Robbery at EPT Berlin