Poker Royale. GSN’s first show to hit 4 seasons will be in the theme “Comedians VS Poker Pros”, not Canadians VS Poker Pros like another site said. Top prize will be for $50,000, a tournament bracelet, and a trophy. Here is the list of competitors
Comedians-
Paul Rodriguez (Ali)
Mark Curry (Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper)
Robert Wuhl (Arlis$$)
Carol Leifer (Curb Your Enthusiasm/Seinfeld writer)
Tammy Pescatelli (Last Comic Standing)
Sue Murphy (Wanda Does It)
Pros-
Phil Laak
Robert Williamson III
Linda Johnson
David Williams
Connie Kimm
Kathy Kolberg
Each prelim match will give the winner $5,000 and the usual point system applies. The hosts are Mighty Ducks announcer John Ahlers, Kenna James, and Lisa Dergan. Poker Royale: Comedians VS Poker Pros will begin on Jul 8th at 9PM EST with a 12 episode series.
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I like the selection of celebrities this time, because even if they suck, the show will be funny. I can only assume that’s why they have Phil Laak and Robert Williamson III playing, since they’re both amateur comedians themselves. Prediction: David Williams will wipe the floor with all of them.
Other than Lisa Dergan, I know nothing about these announcers - do any of them have any poker experience? Why couldn’t they get Matt Vasgersian? Is he under NBC contract now?