Poker After Dark

What is Poker After Dark?

Poker After Dark (PAD) is a televised cash game series featuring top professional poker players in 6-handed sit-and-go cash sessions. Originally aired on NBC 2007-2011 (late night). Revived as a PokerGO exclusive in 2017. Buy-ins ranged from $20,000 to $100,000 with cash on the table reaching $1M+. Famous for showcasing real high-stakes decisions and inter-pro dynamics.

Where can I watch Poker After Dark?

PokerGO ($14.99/month or $99.99/year) — exclusive home of new PAD episodes since 2017. Old NBC episodes (2007-2011) available on YouTube unofficially and via PokerGO archives. PokerGO also hosts High Stakes Poker, US Poker Open, and WSOP coverage.

Who are the regulars on Poker After Dark?

Frequent appearances: Phil Ivey, Tom Dwan, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari, Doyle Brunson (historic), Phil Galfond, Eli Elezra. The show rotates 6 players per episode/series; some seasons featured female pros (Vanessa Selbst, Maria Ho).

How is Poker After Dark different from High Stakes Poker?

Same concept (cash games on TV), different format. PAD: 6-handed Sit-and-Go tournaments where players buy in for a fixed amount, play down to a winner. HSP: full ring cash games with players coming and going freely; bigger stakes ($200/$400+ blinds, $500K+ on table). HSP feels more 'lived-in' (random session); PAD is more structured.

Is Poker After Dark scripted?

No — gameplay is genuine. Production edits 6+ hours of play down to 1 hour per episode for entertainment, focusing on the most interesting hands. Hole cards are shown via under-table cameras (introduced for HSP and PAD; revolutionary for poker TV in mid-2000s). Players make real decisions with real money on the line.