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 returned
Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. ET on
PokerGO.
The 99th episode of High Stakes Poker, which filmed earlier this year at
PokerGO Studio at ARIA Resort & Casino, was a $400/$800 no-limit hold em with a minimum buy-in of $200,000. The lineup included
Tom Dwan, Jean-Robert Bellande, Rick Salomon, Nick Petrangelo, Brandon Steven, former MLB pitcher
Michael Schwimer, and
Bryn Kenney in the kickoff for Season 8.
Schwimer proved to be the episodeâs biggest winner, turning his $200K buy-in into $404K. He was one of the more active players, as you can see below where weâve compiled five of the biggest and most impactful hands from the episode.