Women’s Poker Yak

Dianna Donofrio-Trigatzi loves poker. And Dianna loves people. Put the two passions of her life together and you have this incredible podcast called WomensPokerYak. Normally, Dianna is the one dealing the questions to some pretty amazing guests but in this special edition of WomenPokerYak, the roles are reversed and Dianna herself is the amazing guest. How did she end up in the gaming world of poker? Who are some of the guests she has talked with and who are some upcoming guests? Why are her activities in charity events so important to her? And what new poker charity event is she involved in that is coming up the weekend of May 9th? (Here’s a hint on the last question- think Jason Alexander.) To find out the answers to these questions and a lot more just listen in.

Do you have additional questions for Dianna or have suggestions or just want to post a comment? Join the discussion at womenspokeryak.collectivex.com.

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ERIC HANSEL founded Executive Gaming Monthly. In 2005 selling casino equipment to the general public, and then EGM Green in 2007. EGM Green designs and manufactures the worlds only eco-friendly casino tables and furniture while providing LEED services and green consulting. Eric has used his knowledge of the industry and his long-term sales and marketing background to bring sustainability on a large scale into the casino industry. He writes for many trade publications and produces an article on Green Gaming each month for Casino Journal. Listen in as Eric relates what it takes for the Casinos to go Green. Read the rest of this entry »

KATHERINE KOWAL is Director of Business Development for Dream Team Poker DreamTeamPoker.com.  This talented lady has hit the poker industry by storm. Kowal has also produced shows for The Learning Channel and Fox Entertainment. She brings 10 years of film and television experience to the table. Kat is a poker veteran, having previously served as the Director of Casino and Player Relations for the World Poker Tour.

Dream Team Pokers next venue is March 27-29th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Play is open to anybody who has a couple of friends that know how to play poker. You can register by going to the Dream Team Poker site. Read the rest of this entry »

JEFFREY POLLACK is the World Series of Poker (WorldSeriesofPoker). Benny Binion may have started the World Series of Poker decades ago, but Jeffrey Pollack has taken the WSOP to heights that even Benny could never have dreamed of accomplishing. Listen in as Jeffrey talks about the future of the WSOP around the world, online gaming, the Ladies WSOP event, the November Nine and the 40th Anniversary of the World Series of Poker.

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JERRY YANG is a “Champion” in life as well as the 2007 World Series of Poker Champion.  This quiet soft-spoken man remembers his humble beginnings.  He made a pledge of nearly $1,000,000 to charity and was true to his word.

After living in a Laos refugee camp for nearly five years Jerry and his family made their way out at the tender age of seven.   The ‘Feed The Children’ organization kept Jerry and his family from starvation.  His incredible podcast pulls at all of our hearts. Read the rest of this entry »

“POKERS GIVING HEARTS”

The Holiday season is the loveliest festival of the year. There is a warmth that enfolds our hearts and our homes.  That magic blanket wraps itself around us, weaving a spell of nostalgia, but always, Christmas will be a day of remembrance, a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved and we remember.

The poker community, around the world, keeps the ‘heart of giving’ not just at Christmas but in their lives and hearts all year.  Listen in as Dianna shares about this spirit of giving within the Poker community in this special 12 Podcasts of Christmas podcast.

The following are just a very few of the hundreds in the poker community that reach out to make a difference and change lives. Read the rest of this entry »

Yaktivate.com is pleased to present the 12 Podcasts of Christmas- an eclectic mix of holiday themed podcasts by many of our podcast show hosts. Listen in here as our very own Mrs. Claus, aka Bernadette Dimitrov, interviews each of the hosts participating in this special event.
The hosts tell a little bit about their own holiday podcast , a little bit about themselves, and how to listen in to their unique Christmas podcast.

Here are the shows and hosts that are taking part:

Community and Business with Russell Cox

Say Cheese with Christina Moyer

Conscious Living Radio with Barbie Edwards and Anna Kajawa

Web of Light with Dr. Kevin Ross Emery

Divorce 101 with Carolyn Ellis

Women’s Poker Yak with Dianna Donofrio

Chillin’ with Bobby Joe with Bobby Joe Holman

Red Hot Living with Lynn Ward

KarmaDharma Radio with Suzanne with Suzanne Toro

Conversations with Mrs. Claus with Bernadette Dimitrov

What better way to spread some holiday cheer and sparkle than to check out the 12 Podcasts of Christmas! (And go to Yaktivate.com to see the overall schedule for these exceptional shows.)

“DIVES IN” Poker World

It is an honor to welcome Michael Phelps, as well some of the most recognized faces in the world, Jerry Yang, 2007 World Series of Poker reigning Main Event Champion, Jess Jones, World Poker Association Founder, Kathy Raymond, Director of Poker operations, Venetian and John Colville, Director of Poker & Keno operations at the Golden Nugget to WomensPokerYak.net These and other celebrities will be gracing the pages of Women’s Poker Yak in the weeks and months ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

“WORLD POKER TOUR HOST, POKER ICON,

AMBASSADOR OF POKER”

MIKE SEXTON is all of the above and more.  Sexton is the most recognized “face and voice” of poker in the world thanks to television and the World Poker Tour WoldPokerTour.com soon to be aired on the FOX sports network for season seven.  Having known Mike since the middle 80’s it is a special treat that Mike is sharing his thoughts, advice and insight to the podcast listeners.  Mike Sexton is not only the best poker ambassador in the world, he is a gentleman and portrays his title with class and dignity.  His standards are high as well as his integrity and love of the sport of poker. Read the rest of this entry »

JESSE JONES is gentle, kind man and passionate regarding poker. He is a retired real estate investor and lives in Las Vegas and Hawaii. Jesse has been around poker in excess of  20 years and was convinced poker needed a better image than had always been projected.  Listen as Jesse gives us the rest of the story….. Read the rest of this entry »