High Stakes Poker is. The poker variant played with the show isn't any limit Texas Hold'em. It ended on December 17, 2007 and premiered on January 16, 2006 and the 3 seasons conducted from March 1, 2009 and has been simulcast in 3D-TV.The participants on the show comprise both expert poker players and players.The show was hosted by AJ Benza in the initial five seasons, along with Gabe Kaplan. Starting with the season, Kara Scott substituted Benza since Kaplan's co host, with Scott conducting interviews contrary to the poker room flooring. Starting with the season, Norm Macdonald substituted Gabe Kaplan since Scott's Cohost.