On Monday, GSN announced that Norm MacDonald will replace Gabe Kaplan as the host of High Stakes Poker for its seventh season. MacDonald, a Canadian actor, writer, and stand-up comic known best for his five seasons on SNL, is an avid poker player. He placed 20th out of 827 contenders in the 2007 World Series of Poker $3,000 No Limit Texas Hold ‘em event, winning $14,608. MacDonald is a regular participant at the WSOP Main Event.

Funnyman MacDonald will be taking over from longtime host Gabe Kaplan. Kaplan, a highly successful poker player, is known for his poker knowledge and ability to deconstruct hands for viewers. While MacDonald may not possess the same analytical aptitude, he will bring humor and an edge to the show’s commentary, in a move by GSN to appeal to a broader audience.

The player lineup will also see a shift. The show will feature an appearance of Johnny Chan, only his second on the show, alongside returning greats Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, and Phil Laak. Due to sponsorship conflicts, notable absences will include Phil Ivey, Tom Dwan, and Patrik Antonius.

High Stakes Poker Season Seven will have a $200k minimum buy-in, $500k maximum buy-in, with blinds remaining at $400/$800 and $100 antes. GSN stated in their press release that, “Straddles were frequent and often multiple. Several players were felted, so rebuys and add-ons were prevalent.” Season Seven will premier on February 26.