The Lock-In 102 - Xuan Liu

This week, we are locked in with Xuan Liu for an exclusive chat after her Triton WPT Global Slam victory in Montenegro. Just hours after announcing their new ambassador deals with WPT Global, which includes sponsorship of all The Chip Race content, Dara and David take some deep dives with Xuan. Dara and David discuss Steve O’Dwyer’s strong words for Daniel Smilijkovic after what he claims are repeated instances of showing up after late registration is closed. The trio talk about the Triton Montenegro with Xuan speaking about her victory and its symbolic importance for women in poker. The ebbing prestige of the WSOP bracelet is discussed as the guys put poker accolades in order of importance. Xuan also talks about her epic schlep across Canada in 2023 when she played in every Canadian province, surviving on a bankroll of just $2000.

Episode 102 of the The Chip Race podcast, hosted by David K Lappin & Dara O'Kearney, titled "The Lock-In 102 - Xuan Liu" was published on June 2, 2025 and runs 53 minutes.

June 2, 2025 ·53m · The Chip Race

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Summary

This week, we are locked in with Xuan Liu for an exclusive chat after her Triton WPT Global Slam victory in Montenegro. Just hours after announcing their new ambassador deals with WPT Global, which includes sponsorship of all The Chip Race content, Dara and David take some deep dives with Xuan. Dara and David discuss Steve O’Dwyer’s strong words for Daniel Smilijkovic after what he claims are repeated instances of showing up after late registration is closed. The trio talk about the Triton Montenegro with Xuan speaking about her victory and its symbolic importance for women in poker. The ebbing prestige of the WSOP bracelet is discussed as the guys put poker accolades in order of importance. Xuan also talks about her epic schlep across Canada in 2023 when she played in every Canadian province, surviving on a bankroll of just $2000.

Episode Description

This week, we are locked in with Xuan Liu for an exclusive chat after her Triton WPT Global Slam victory in Montenegro.

Just hours after announcing their new ambassador deals with WPT Global, which includes sponsorship of all The Chip Race content, Dara and David take some deep dives with Xuan.

Dara and David discuss Steve O’Dwyer’s strong words for Daniel Smilijkovic after what he claims are repeated instances of showing up after late registration is closed.

The trio talk about the Triton Montenegro with Xuan speaking about her victory and its symbolic importance for women in poker.

The ebbing prestige of the WSOP bracelet is discussed as the guys put poker accolades in order of importance.

Xuan also talks about her epic schlep across Canada in 2023 when she played in every Canadian province, surviving on a bankroll of just $2000.