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Longtime World Series of Poker commentator and funny man Norman Chad tested positive for COVID-19, he said in a Twitter post Monday.

Chad, 62, posted a video with his dog “Blue” where he announced his diagnosis.

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“Blue is blaming me. She doesn’t feel well. And you know, I’ve got COVID. And she thinks I gave her COVID. I don’t think she has COVID. I think Blue gave me COVID,” joked Chad in the video.

He went on to say that his main symptoms were a severe headache and cough, as well as fatigue. He will be quarantining for two weeks.

We have a health announcement to make.
Prognosis: Tomorrow will be better than today. Peace and joy. pic.twitter.com/qWsIg4XBSv

— Norman Chad (@NormanChad) August 10, 2020

Chad and his partner Lon McEachern have been the voice of WSOP broadcasts since their debut in 2003 during Chris Moneymaker’s historic run to the title. Chad is known for his “ex-wife” jokes that are included in nearly every broadcast.

Chad’s self-deprecating humor throughout his broadcasts also include jokes about his poor poker playing ability. While he claims to be a sub-par gambler, he has several WSOP cashes, including making the final table of the $2,500 Omaha hi-lo/seven card stud hi-lo mix event in 2012. He finished sixth for $36,093.

More recently, Chad finished 13th in the $1,000 Omaha hi-lo six-max during this year’s online WSOP. He finish was good for another $4,638. All his cashes came in Omaha hi-lo or seven card stud hi-lo.

High-stakes pro David “Doc” Sands was likely the first notable in the poker community to contract the virus back in March. Several others, including two-time WSOP bracelet winner and World Poker Tour champion Andy Frankenberger, have tested positive since Sands’ diagnosis.

Chad posted a video update Tuesday afternoon where he said he was “mostly doing okay.”

Health update: Between the two of us — that’s six legs total — we’ve got this Covid thing covered. pic.twitter.com/dCXfIGGtMw

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— Norman Chad (@NormanChad) August 11, 2020

The list of Poker Hall of Fame nominees for 2020 induction has been released.

After an open-nomination process was held to identify worthy nominees, a group of 11 individuals is up for consideration, two of those being the pair of World Series of Poker (WSOP) commentators Lon McEachern and Norman Chad. Additionally, many poker players and fans will be happy to see PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg gracing the ballot for the very first time. Another first-time nominee is high-stakes player Patrik Antonius.

Former nominees returning to the ballot include players Eli Elezra, Antonio Esfandiari, Chris Ferguson, Ted Forrest, Mike Matusow, and Huck Seed, as well as famed tournament director Matt Savage in the builder category.

The list will now be sent to the 31 living Hall of Fame members to cast their votes. Unlike years past, there is no mention of select members of the poker media being allowed to vote. The sole 2020 inductee will be revealed and honored during the WSOP Main Event heads-up finale on Wednesday, Dec. 30.

Whoever is selected will become the 59th individual inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame and follow in the footsteps of Chris Moneymaker and David Oppenheim, who comprised the class of 2019.

In order to be eligible for the Poker Hall of Fame, nominees must meet the following criteria:

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• A player must have played poker against acknowledged top competition
• Be a minimum of 40-years-old at time of nomination
• Played for high stakes
• Played consistently well, gaining the respect of peers
• Stood the test of time
• Or, for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible
  positive and lasting results

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