In the 858th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by World Poker Tour (WPT) President Adam Pliska at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the WPT World Championship, which isn't featuring a guarantee this year but instead is offering players the opportunity at a $5,000,000 Freeroll, the largest freeroll in poker history! Pliska shares how players can enter for a chance at one of 2,000 seats, plus elaborates on whether or not we might see another WPT Voyage.

Speaking of the WPT, they just wrapped up a stop in Australia that poker pro James Obst won, and you can't talk about the "Land Down Under" without mentioning the WPT's Lynn Gilmartin. Plus, hear about highlights from the WPT Foundation Russell Westbrook's 4th Annual Poker Night, remember Mike Sexton on what would have been his 77th birthday, and a preview of upcoming WPT stops (Chad will be at the Playground Poker Club in Montreal at the end of October).

Mike and Chad then recap Jim Collopy capturing the Poker Masters Purple Jacket, Ben Tollerene claiming the final title of that series, and offer a look at some recent NAPT Gold Pass winners. Speaking of Gold Passes, learn how you can win one via either the PokerNews Podcast & Life Outside Poker Podcast giveaway, PokerGO drawing a random annual subscriber, or the Path to the NAPT for online players.

Finally, Chad and Mike, a two-time online player of the year, talk about the bombshell article on Bloomberg exposing a Russian poker bot farm and the ramifications it could have on the industry. Learn about those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:13 | Welcome Mike Holtz & Adam Pliska
00:42 | Upcoming PokerNews Meet-Up Game (MUG) at Resorts World
01:44 | Big news about WPT Championship at Wynn 
02:27 | Hosting a historic $5,000,000 freeroll!
04:14 | Giving away 2,000 seats
04:29 | Sign up for free at ClubWPTGold.com
05:29 | 100 seats into $10,400 Championship to be awarded via Mystery Bounty
06:44 | What is Club WPT Gold? How will invitations be awarded?
08:20 | Mike is excited!
12:05 | Other great events on the schedule
13:50 | Will there be a Players' Party?
15:50 | Might we see another WPT Voyage?
17:28 | Highlights from the Russell Westbrooks 4th Annual Poker Night
19:40 | James Obst wins WPT Australia for $398K
22:47 | Remembering Mike Sexton
26:40 | A look at upcoming WPT stops
28:49 | Previewing the WPT Montreal at Playground 
30:17 | Jim Collopy captures Poker Masters Purple Jacket
30:47 | Ben Tollerene claims the final title
32:52 | A look at some recent NAPT Gold Pass winners
33:48 | One annual subscriber will win a NAPT Gold Pass from PokerGO
34:14 | Travel the Path to the NAPT – online details
35:47 | Online poker world rocked by Russian Poker Bot Farm story
39:40 | Do online poker sites utilize bots?
42:00 | Jamie Kerstetter is coming next week!

In the 857th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Daniel Negreanu's recent tweet from the Poker Masters criticizing an unknown player for their lackluster tip to a cocktail waitress. It got the poker world both talking and speculating. 

Also, learn how to win a $10,000 Gold Pass to the 2024 NAPT Las Vegas simply by listening to both the PokerNews Podcast and Life Outside Poker. If you're a loyal viewer/listener from the United States, this is your chance to win your way into one of the year's most prestigious events.

From there, the crew looks at a wild rollercoaster hand with improbable river cards from Hustler Casino Live (HCL), which found itself with a big headache when its YouTube channel was suspended, as well as offer their thoughts on potential Women in Poker Hall of Fame candidates. In the realm of winners,  Niklas "Lena900" Astedt won two PokerStars WCOOP titles in one hour, while the Poker Masters has crowned champs such as Spencer Champlin, Jeremy Becker, and Jonathan Little, just to name a few.

Finally, Chad offers his review of the poker movie Dead Money and sits down with high-stakes poker pro Alan Keating to talk about his cameo appearance and how he wound up becoming friends with the film's leading actor Emile Hirsch.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

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*Time | Topic*
00:12 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:22 | Win a $10,000 NAPT Gold Pass on the PokerNews Podcast!
02:21 | Daniel Negreanu chimes in on tipping at Poker Masters
03:58 | What do you tip?
04:37 | Len Ashby says to recognize the environment
07:33 | Wild unlucky river cards stun in Hustler Casino Live game
12:20 | HCL’s YouTube channel suspended
14:50 | Champlin, Becker & Little among winners at 2024 Poker Masters 
18:25 | Niklas "Lena900" Astedt wins two PokerStars WCOOP titles in one hour!
20:12 | Women in Poker Hall of Fame nominations are open until Sept. 23
26:15 | How is the new poker movie ‘Dead Money’?
32:27 | Alan Keating makes cameo appearance
41:20 | Interview w/ Alan Keating about Dead Money experience

The 848th episode of the PokerNews Podcast is the final one from the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)! Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are back together at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Jonathan Tamayo's big win in the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000, and how he had to go through both Jordan Griff and Niklas Astedt to get there!

They also call the 2024 WSOP Player of the Year race for Scott Seiver, relive some of the biggest stories and moments from the 2024 WSOP, including bracelet wins from Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey, go over some stats and figures from the 99 live summer bracelet events, and let you know who won the $25K Fantasy league. Oh, and while the 2024 WSOP has ended, poker fans can already look forward to the big series as the WSOP Paradise is returning to the Bahamas from Dec. 6-19.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:12 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:23 | The 2024 WSOP has reached its end!
01:09 | Jonathan Tamayo wins 2024 WSOP Main Event
02:00 | Joe Serock & Brian Kim exit early
05:21 | Niklas Astedt busts in huge pot
12:43 | Runner-up Jordan Griff gracious in defeat
13:45 | Bullshit cheating allegations on social media
15:14 | What do you see in this video?
15:25 | Chad sounds off on the ridiculous accusations
18:12 | Winner interview with Jonathan Tamayo
20:53 | Scott Seiver wins 2024 WSOP Player of the Year
21:51 | Phil Ivey captures bracelet No. 11
22:50 | Daniel Negreanu breaks 11-year bracelet drought to win No. 7
24:07 | Huge year for Jeremy Ausmus
24:48 | Shiina Okamoto vs. Jamie Kerstetter in Ladies Event
25:32 | Big summer for Chris “Big Huni” Hunichen
26:52 | The Year of the Pro
28:30 | Players who won additional bracelets
29:50 | Stats & figures from the 2024 WSOP
31:22 | Kyle Miholich cashes 2024 WSOP 28+ times!
33:00 | Top women from the 2024 WSOP
34:45 | Close but no cigar
35:30 | $25K Fantasy winners
38:18 | WSOP Paradise returning to the Bahamas from Dec. 6-19
41:40 | Shoutout to the entire [I]PokerNews[/I] team!

In the 847th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Connor Richards come to you from Level 9 Studio to preview the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table. Who is at the final table of nine? How did they get there? And who do they think will win? Find out here.

Plus, hear how Kristen Foxen fell just short of becoming only the second woman in WSOP history to make the Main Event final table, including her much-discussed final hand. Speaking of big hands, Adrian Mateos suffered back-to-back big hands before bowing out on Day 5. Sometimes poker can be cruel, and his fate is evidence of that.

On a positive note, Patrik Antonius became the 2024 inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame. The online and cash game legend became just the fifth European to be inducted, and he was on-site at the WSOP to accept the honor. See pictures and a video of the Finnish pro accepting his Poker Hall of Fame trophy.

Finally, hear about recent WSOP gold bracelet winners including Jared Bleznick, Gary Bolden, Joseph Sanders, and Calvin Anderson; Jeremy Ausmus tying Phil Hellmuth's WSOP final table record; and other winners from Venetian and Wynn. Oh, and learn about recent WSOP Online bracelet winners such as Mike Watson, David Prociak, and Mo Nuwwarah.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Mike Holtz & Connor Richards
00:35 | Kristen Foxen falls short of final table
04:18 | Kristen Foxen’s bustout
09:53 | Was it a punt?
11:44 | Bencb comes to Foxen’s defense
13:12 | Post-elimination interview w/ Kristen Foxen
15:33 | 2024 WSOP Main Event final table preview
17:40 | Niklas “Lena900” Astedt one of the all-time best
22:08 | Tamayo folds pocket queens preflop to an open-raise
24:20 | Griff’s rise to the chip lead
27:30 | The final table demographics
28:09 | Jason Sagle the elder statesman at the final table
31:08 | Who do you think and/or want to win?
35:32 | A look at the 2024 WSOP Final Nine!
42:26 | The 1-2 punch suffered by Adrian Mateos
43:30 | Adrian Mateos folds pocket kings
46:27 | Bad beat for Mateos
51:35 | Patrik Antonius inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame
54:55 | Patrik Antonius accepts PHoF trophy
56:45 | Jared Bleznick wins Event #92: $50,000 High Roller for $2,037,947 & 1st bracelet
59:25 | Joseph Sanders Claims First Bracelet and $269,530 in Event #90: $1,500 6-Max PLO 
1:00:42 | Calvin Anderson wins Event #88: $10,000 8-Game championship for $413,446 and 5th gold bracelet
1:01:04 | Gary Bolden Outlasts the Field to Win Event #91: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E. (8-Handed) for $206,321 and 1st bracelet
1:01:30 | Jeremy Ausmus ties Phil Hellmuth's single series WSOP final table record 
1:03:00 | Mike Watson, David Prociak & Mo Nuwwarah take down online bracelets
1:05:45 | UK’s Iaron Lightbourne wins Venetian Event #48: $1,100 Ultimate Stack (377 entries) for $68,929
1:06:09 | Luther Tran wins Venetian Event #54: $1,600 Ultimate Stack for $249,945
1:06:20 | Victor Paredes wins Wynn Summer Classic $1,100 NLH Turbo $100K GTD for $88,214
1:06:31 | Brock Wilson wins Wynn Summer Classic $2,200 NLH $2M GTD for $626,429
1:06:45 | David Coleman Wins WPT Alpha8 Trifecta #3 for $730,300
1:07:37 | Connor’s interviews Shannon Elizabeth on Life Outside Poker Podcast

In the 846th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined at Level 9 Studio by PokerNews Pennsylvania Ambassador Keith Becker, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

That included a controversial hand from Day 3 that some viewed as an angle and/or scummy, as well as the wild seven-bet bubble hand on Day 4. What two hands could inspire two big stacks to get 120 big blinds all in preflop on the money bubble? Find out here. The trio also take a look at the WSOP Main Event payouts and how they compare to past years, which former Main Event champs lasted the longest, and how both Mo Nuwwarah and Josh Reichard took pre-tournament misfortune and used it as motivation to make a deep run into Day 5.

Chad also shares why he was inspired to turn extra links from his WSOP gold bracelet into a pair of gold earrings, while Keith talks about his life in the Keystone State, which includes a successful Twitch stream. As a matter of fact, he even streamed from the recently completed Global Poker x PokerNews Cup, which crowned a pair of Freeroll Finale Champions.

Finally, hear about recent WSOP gold bracelet winners including Garth Yettick, Carsten Heidemann, Matthew Alsante, and Chance Kornuth, who took down Event #85: $1,000 Flip & Go for his fourth gold bracelet. Hear from Kornuth himself in our winner's interview. Oh, and don't forget your regular $25K Fantasy update.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Keith Becker & Kyna England to the show
00:29 | 2024 WSOP Main Event hits Day 5!
02:00 | Controversial angle/scum hand before Day 3 dinner break
04:40 | Video of controversial hand
06:47 | Bubble bursts on Day 4 – Two big bubble hands
10:26 | Video of the bubble hand & high-card draw
12:37 | A look at the WSOP Main Event payouts
15:11 | Top Main Event payouts over the years
16:35 | Making earrings out of bracelets
21:05 | Former champs who cashed the 2024 WSOP Main Event
22:40 | Others who cashed the Main Event
26:00 | Mo Nuwwarah & Josh Reichard make deep runs after misfortune
30:23 | Chance Kornuth Flips his way to 4th Bracelet in Event #85: $1,000 Flip & Go
32:42 | Winner interview w/ Chance Kornuth
33:11 | Garth Yettick defeats Josh Arieh in $1,500 8-Game Mix for bracelet and $131,061
33:36 | Carsten Heidemann takes down Event #84: $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold’em
34:12 | Matthew Alsante triumphs over pros in $5K 8-Handed No Limit Hold'em ($785,486
34:45 | Get to know PokerNews Pennsylvania Ambassador Keith Becker
36:47 | A look at Keith Becker’s Twitch stream
39:00 | Keith brings a gift to the PokerNews Podcast
40:22 | Global Poker x PokerNews Cup Crown Freeroll Finale Champions
42:25 | $25K Fantasy Update
44:48 | Chad’s latest thrift store poker find

In the 845th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined at Level 9 Studio by WPT Global's Brad Owen, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

This included the record-setting turnout for the 2024 WSOP Main Event, some of the big names who've fallen and some who are still in contention, and thoughts about Phil Hellmuth's karate-themed entrance. Plus, hear about highlights from Chris "Big Huni" Hunichen's epic 4th of July Party, recent bracelet winners such as Francis Anderson and Aditya Agarwal, and how two poker players were the victims of a vehicle smash-and-grab robbery.

Owen then shares details about the WPT Global Preheat Festival, Dan Sepiol's win in the latest WPT Alpha8 Trifecta, and what's happening with The Lodge Card Room down in Texas. Finally, get an update on where things stand in the $25K Fantasy League, including a bracelet win by Wing Po Liu of Team Lady Gaga (Ren Lin), and a preview of Daniel “Jungleman” Cates on the Life Outside Poker Podcast.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Welcome to the show Kyna England & Brad Owen
00:23 | Huge turnout for 2024 WSOP Main Event
06:15 | Former Main Event champs done and dusted
08:18 | What do you think of Phil Hellmuth’s karate entrance?
15:12 | Big Huni’s 4th of July party
18:40 | Francis Anderson wins $800 Independence Day Celebration for $501,040 
19:23 | Aditya Agarwal wins Event #82: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $189,661
20:50 | $3 Million Guaranteed Preheat Festival Hits WPT Global from July 12
22:00 | Poker Pro's Car Broken into, Money Stolen in Broad Daylight Outside Las Vegas Restaurant
22:43 | Daniel Sepiol Wins Again! This Time at The Wynn WPT Alpha8 Trifecta
26:07 | What’s happening at The Lodge down in Texas?
29:55 | WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December
31:13 | $25K Fantasy Draft Update
32:37 | Wing Po Liu of Team Lady Gaga (Ren Lin) wins second career bracelet
33:17 | Daniel “Jungleman” Cates latest guest on Life Outside Poker Podcast
36:26 | Someone took their bag of chips home

In the 844th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined at Level 9 Studio by commentator and comedian Joe "Stapes" Stapleton, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

That includes the 2024 WSOP Main Event kicking off and not one, but two players busting in the very first hand of Day 1a. Find out how it happened in this episode and how both Chad and Kyna fared when they played. There's also an 'In Memorium' segment remembering those who fell during Day 1a action, who thinks Mike gives the best massages, and a look at the recently-announced Poker Hall of Fame nominees. Who does the panel think should get in and why? You'll hear all about it here.

Finally, Stapes talks about his upcoming comedy show in Las Vegas, David Eldridge gives an interview after winning the $25K PLO High Roller bracelet, and Nick Petrangelo won Wynn Summer Classic Championship for $2,221,775. Check out all of those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!

A new [I]PokerNews[/I] Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:15 | Mike Holtz & Joe “Stapes” Stapleton in the house
00:25 | Two players bust in first hand of 2024 WSOP Main Event
04:34 | TJ Darroch talks about his bustout hand
07:00 | Chad bags a baby stack; looking to pull an Espen Jorstad
09:05 | Remembering the WOSP Main Event Day 1a fallen
11:05 | Mike apparently gives the best massages
12:40 | Poker Hall of Fame nominees are out
16:40 | Advocating for Isai Scheinberg
23:40 | Stapes comedy show on July 5
26:38 | Runner-Up No More: Shiina Okamoto Wins Ladies' Event
27:42 | Martin Alcaide wins Event #70: $400 Colossus for $501,250
29:47 | David Eldridge wins 2nd bracelet in $25k PLO High Roller for $2,246,728
30:33 | Winner interview with David Eldridge
32:12 | Daniele Primerano wins Venetian Event #44 $1,600 NLH UltimateStack for $183,474
32:33 | Nick Petrangelo wins Wynn Summer Classic Championship for $2,221,775

In the 843rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined at Level 9 Studio by Joey Ingram, who served as special co-host to talk about the latest happenings at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) as well as his new partnership with GTO Wizard.

The biggest story is that of Scott Seiver, who captured his third bracelet of the summer and became just the seventh player in history to win three bracelets in the same year. Could he make history by becoming the only player to win four? He has two more weeks to do it.

Despite winning three bracelets, you might be surprised to learn that Seiver is far from a lock to win the 2024 WSOP Player of the Year; in fact, Jeremy Ausmus, who hasn't won a bracelet this summer, isn't too far behind in points thanks to a bevy of final table appearances. Would a non-bracelet winner winning POY over a three-time winner cause a controversy? The crew discusses that very possibility.

Chad then shares pictures and videos from the exclusive Global Poker party that took place at PokerGO Studio on Sunday night, while Ingram opens up about all things GTO Wizard. As usual, you'll also get your dose of other WSOP bracelet winners and a $25K Fantasy update. Oh, and did we mention talk about Daniel Negreanu, Nick Schulman, and Phil Ivey? Because that's all in there too.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

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*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Sponsor: GTO Wizard
00:20 | Joey Ingram in the house
00:48 | Scott Seiver captures 3rd gold bracelet in the 2024 WSOP
03:20 | Should Jeremy Ausmus win POY without winning a bracelet when Seiver has won three?
06:20 | Players who’ve won three bracelets in a single WSOP in Las Vegas
08:00 | Nick Schulman vs. Scott Seiver for Poker Hall of Fame
12:03 | Daniel Negreanu wins bracelet No. 7
15:45 | Winner interview with Scott Seiver
18:05 | Global Poker Party at PokerGO Studio
19:55 | Chad’s bustout hand
20:16 | Kyle Anderson’s bustout hand
22:01 | Dave “todaysfreak” Haines from Utah won PN GC event while at the studio
23:56 | Celebrating Dave “todaysfreak” Haines at the party
25:25 | Joey Ingram talks about partnership with GTO Wizard
33:15 | PokerNews is working with GTO Wizard!
35:51 | Hector Berry wins Event #62: $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship for $282,876
37:25 | Video highlights from the PokerNews Deepstack Championship
43:50 | Mark Checkwicz wins $5,000 Seniors High Roller for $573,876
44:29 | Fun final hand in the Seniors High Roller
49:20 | Elie Nakache takes down $10K PLO Championship for $1,320,945
50:37 | Ben Collins wins Event #67: $500 Salute to Warriors for $207,486 
51:00 | Colin Robinson victorious in Event #68: $2,500 NLH for $667,963
51:35 | Nikolay Fal battles to bracelet in Event #69: Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo for $153,730
53:02 | Tyler Todt latest guest on Life Outside Poker Podcast
57:00 | $25K Fantasy update
58:10 | Phil Ivey having a good summer

In the 842nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Connor Richards come straight to you from the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at Horseshoe Las Vegas for an emergency episode to discuss Daniel Negreanu's big win in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for $1,178,703 and his seventh gold bracelet. It also marked the end of a 10-year bracelet drought for Negreanu, and his first bracelet in Las Vegas since 2008. 

Learn who Negreanu joined in an exclusive club of players who've won bracelets at Binion's Horseshoe, the Rio, and Horseshoe Las Vegas, and just what the atmosphere was like when Negreanu battled Bryce Yockey heads up. See some of the hands that made a big difference, who was on Negreanu's rail, and hear just how emotional "Kid Poker" got after the win.

You'll also want to see how Argentina’s Franco Spitale defied the odds in the final hand to win the Milly Maker for $1.25M, as well as the ensuing wild celebration with his friends and fellow countrymen.

Finally, hear about other recent gold bracelet winners such as Christopher Moen, Paolo Boi, David Funkhouser, and Sean Jazayeri, while also learning how you can win a signed winner's photo of Daniel Negreanu in our latest PokerNews Podcast giveaway.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:15 | Coming to you from the Horseshoe
00:35 | Daniel Negreanu finally claims bracelet No. 7
01:05 | Is the 2024 WSOP among the all-time best?
01:42 | 2024 $50K PPC attracts 89 runners
02:05 | Negreanu’s first bracelet in 10+ years
02:35 | Wild atmosphere at the final table
03:59 | Daniel Negreanu winner interview
07:54 | Bryce Yockey’s bad luck continues
08:18 | Negreanu’s runner-runner straight flush
11:23 | Daniel Negreanu flips the script heads up
15:00 | Bryce Yockey a class act; does he deserve POY?
10:54 | WSOP POY standings
16:50 | Drea Renee interviews an emotional Negreanu
18:30 | Wife Amanda Negreanu there to celebrate the win
19:52 | A look at Negreanu’s seven bracelets
20:28 | What players have won a WSOP bracelet at Binion’s Horseshoe, Rio, and the new Horseshoe?
21:35 | What else would you like to see at the 2024 WSOP?
23:04 | Argentina’s Franco Spitale wins Milly Maker for $1.25M
25:15 | Wild final hand to close out Milly Maker
30:50 | How one hand can result in lifelong trauma
33:20 | Winner interview with Franco Spitale
35:38 | Christopher Moen wins Event #64: $600 No-Limit Deepstack
35:55 | Paolo Boi wins Event #60: $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em for $676,900
36:15 | David Funkhouser wins Event #63: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball for $123K
36:37 |Sean Jazayeri wins Event #59: $1,000 Super Seniors for $368K
38:38 | Signed Daniel Negreanu winner photo giveaway
39:35 | Check out the Life Outside Poker Podcast

In the 841st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by bracelet winner and philanthropist Gershon Distenfeld at Level 9 in Las Vegas to talk about latest from the 0024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) including which old-school poker legend, who hadn't played a serious hand of poker in nine long years, made a surprise appearance in the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) event. You'll have to either listen or watch to learn who it was!

The crew then discusses what actors they'd like to see portray Doyle Brunson in a potential movie, what it was like playing in the WSOP $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship, and take a look ahead to the upcoming Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) event on July 3 with actress Shannon Elizabeth.

Distenfeld then talks about what it was like to win a WSOP gold bracelet and donate the $204K prize to charity, his professional life in the financial world, and what motivates him in life and poker. You'll also hear about Dario Sammartino, who finished runner-up in the 2019 WSOP Main Event, finally getting his first bracelet.

Plus, get your $25K Fantasy update and learn about winners from other Vegas properties including Golden Nugget, Wynn, and Venetian. They include Lindsey Kludt, Brock Wilson, Florian Duta, and Ori Hasson, among others.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:16 | Gershon Distenfeld & Kyna England join the show
00:57 | Poker pro returns to WSOP after nine-year absence
03:43 | Interview w/ Justin “Boosted J” Smith
07:40 | Producing a Doyle Brunson movie
09:30 | Who would you like to see play Doyle Brunson in a movie?
11:13 | The 2024 WSOP $600 PokerNews Deepstacks Championship a big hit
13:57 | Michael Beattie wins his way into PD Deepstacks Championship
14:09 | Interview w/ Michael Beattie
15:30 | Gershon Distenfeld wins bracelet and donates all winnings to charity
17:05 | Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) Event July 3 with Shannon Elizabeth
17:40 | The philanthropic side of Gershon Distenfeld
21:30 | Wearing his WSOP gold bracelet
23:10 | Working in the world of finance
23:39 | Gershon on Bloomberg TV
25:55 | $5K Seniors High Roller draws big field
27:27 | Advocating for winners to give 1% to charity
28:20 | Mostafa Haidary wins Event #52: $5,000 6-Handed NLH for $656,747
28:45 | Dario Sammartino wins First Bracelet in Event #61
29:37 | Lindsey Kludt ships Golden Nugget event for $153K
31:50 | Brock Wilson wins WPT Alpha 8
32:10 | Florian Duta wins Venetian $1,600 NLH UltimateStack for $138,440
32:24 | Estonia’s Henri Kasper wins Venetian $1,100 Seniors for $85,517
32:38 | Michael Brinkenhoff wins Venetian $1,600 NLH Seniors for $161,941
34:27 | Ori Hasson wins Wynn Summer Classic $2,200 Mystery Bounty for more than $800K
34:43 | Video of Ori Hasson bounty draws
35:38 | Kyle Knecht wins Wynn Summer Classic $3,000 PLO PKO 
36:05 | $25K Fantasy Update
38:08 | PokerNews Cup on Global Poker
39:00 | How to get more women into poker
42:50 | Will the WSOP Main Event set a new record?

In the 840th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by Kyle Anderson and Connor Richards at Level 9 in Las Vegas and talk about the latest from the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and about the highly-entertaining Hustler Casino Live (HCL) 'Legends of the Felt' live-streamed cash game.

Highlights include a cooler flop between the NBA's Jimmy Butler and Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr., professional streamer Richard Tyler Blevins (AKA Ninja) slow-rolling boxer Ryan Garcia, and an insane hand involving Neymar Jr. and Alan Keating that saw more than $300K change hands after the river was run out an astounding eight times! You have to believe it to see it.

Meanwhile, the WSOP rolled on by crowning a plethora of bracelet winnings including Chris "Big Huni" Hunichen, who not only won the $100K High Roller but went on to nearly take down the $250K Super High Roller in a week most players can only dream of. Speaking of that SHR, Santhosh Suvarna defeated Ben Tollerene to take down that tournament for $5,415,152 and his second gold bracelet.

Other bracelet winners discussed include Chris Vitch, Maksim Pisarenko, Frank Funaro, and Yuri Dzivielevski, among others. Plus, get your $25K Fantasy update, gear up for the WSOP $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship, and hear the hosts make their picks for a $20 last longer in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:21 | Hustler Casino Live (HCL) Legends of the Felt
02:48 | Jimmy Butler vs. Neymar Jr. in big hand
09:18 | Ninja slowrolls Ryan Garcia
13:06 | Is Ryan Garcia headed to the UFC?
16:30 | Alan Keating & Neymar Jr. run the river eight times!
25:30 | Who would you like to see on the next stream?
27:43 | Chris “Big Huni” Hunichen claims first bracelet
30:05 | Winner interview w/ Chris Hunichen
30:30 | Santhosh Suvarna wins $250K Super High Roller for $5,415,152
35:51 | Winner interview w/ Santhosh Suvarna
36:45 | Chris Vitch captures third bracelet
37:09 | Maksim Pisarenko wins $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship
37:45 | Pedro Neves wins WSOP Monster Stack for $1.1 million
39:21 | Erlend Melsom wins Event #49: $3,000 NLH Freezeout 
39:46 | George Alexander’s dream comes true in $10,000 Razz Championship
40:44 | Peter Park wins Event #51: $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty for $240,724
41:07 | Patrick Moulder claims $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw bracelet
42:35 | Frank Funaro wins 2nd bracelet in Event #57: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty
44:00 | Brazil’s Yuri Dzivielevski wins $3,000 9-Game Mix for 5th gold bracelet
44:35 | Khang Pham wins Seniors Championship for $677k
45:28 | $25K Fantasy Update
47:23 | $50,000 Poker Players Championship last longer bet
50:10 | The WSOP PokerNews $600 Deepstacks Championship has arrived!

In the 839th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, host Chad Holloway is joined by Kyle Anderson and Connor Richards at Level 9 in Las Vegas and talk about the latest from the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and about town, including the much-talked-about 15-way chop in the Wynn Summer Classic Ladies Event. 

Speaking of ladies, one was kicked out of a WSOP tournament as seen in a viral clip circulated on social media, but Phil Hellmuth wasn't around to see it as he took a break to head north to Montana for a family wedding. However, he soon returned to Las Vegas and immediately made a run at bracelet No. 18. 

Speaking of bracelet runs, the son of 2005 WSOP Main Event Joe Hachem nearly followed in his father's footsteps by capturing WSOP gold. While he fell one spot short, Daniel Hachem's run is still one of the most heart-warming stories of the 2024 WSOP thus far. Plus, learn about recent bracelet winners such as James Obst and Magnus Edengren, the "Studs & Duds" from the $25K Fantasy league, and remembering bracelet winner Matthew Parry, who unexpectedly passed away this week.

Finally, Chad wrote a poker history piece involving David Sklansky, who is looking to sell a pair of rare 1982 WSOP gold watches and a look ahead to next week's $600 PokerNews Deepstacks Championship bracelet event.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:40 | 15-way chop in the Wynn Ladies Event
07:00 | Lady kicked out of WSOP event
14:15 | Player goes crazy on craps table
16:30 | Phil Hellmuth leaves WSOP for Montana wedding
18:30 | Hellmuth makes a run at bracelet No. 18
21:12 | Daniel Negreanu running into pocket aces
26:20 | Joe Hachem’s son Daniel Hachem nearly wins a bracelet
29:17 | Recent WSOP bracelet winners
31:13 | $25K Fantasy Update
34:17 | David Sklansky looking to sell rare 1982 WSOP gold watches
39:47 | Remembering Matthew Parry
44:00 | 2024 WSOP $600 PokerNews Deepstacks Championship is near!

In the 856th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Robbi Jade Lew's appearance on the new reality TV show The Anonymous on the USA Network. Not only that, Chad chatted with Lew herself, and you can check out that interview in this episode.

They then discuss Andrew Moreno's incredible call with just queen-high to win a tournament down at The Lodge, Dan Bilzerian's Las Vegas mansion hitting the market for $25 million (see pictures), and Stephen Song winning the 2024 EPT Barcelona. 

Speaking of winners, the crew also highlights Angela Jordison winning her first MSPT title for a career-high score, Phil Laak taking down the Mega Millions for $380K, and Vegas Matt emerging victorious in the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) IV, good for $20,000. Speaking of that event, Haliey Welch, known for her viral moment as "The Hawk Tuah Girl," made her first-ever appearance in the poker world.

Finally, Chad shares some details on the upcoming charity poker event by NBA Star Russell Westbrook in partnership with the WPT Foundation.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:30 | Robbi Jade Lew on reality TV show The Anonymous
02:00 | Playing with Fyre Festival’s Andy King
02:43 | Interview w/ Robbi Jade Lew
11:25 | Andrew Moreno makes incredible call with queen-high
20:00 | Dan Bilzerian lists Las Vegas mansion for $25 million
23:30 | Stephen Song wins EPT Barcelona
24:20 | Mike “Space Jammed” Stephen Song
26:03 | Stephen Song winner interview
28:58 | Angela Jordison takes down MPST East Chicago for career-high score
32:45 | Phil Laak wins Mega Millions Tournament at 'The Bike' for $380k
35:00 | Clyde Gaskins going to be on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
35:50 | Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) Invitational IV
36:18 | Vegas Matt wins CPT event for $20,000
37:28 | Haliey Welch (AKA Hawk Tuah Girl) ventures into poker world
41:45 | Mike loves dogs
43:45 | NBA Star Russell Westbrook's Charity Partners w/ WPT Foundation

In the 838th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by Kyna England and Connor Richards at Level 9 in Las Vegas and talk about the latest from the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!

That includes Phil Ivey winning his 11th bracelet and first in a decade, UFC announcer Bruce Buffer making a deep run in the $50,000 High Roller, and Scott Seiver claiming a second bracelet this summer, which not only gave him a nice lead in the race for Player of the Year (POY) but also extended the streak of a multiple WSOP bracelet winner to 25 years!

Also, hear about Sergio Aido's victory in the aforementioned $50K High Roller, Antonio Galiana executing a five-bet river bluff some are already saying is the hand of the year and an update on the $25K Fantasy poker league. Finally, the second-ever PokerNews Cup on Global Poker is underway (it runs June 17-July 7) and the WSOP PokerNews Deepstacks Championship is right around the corner (June 25-28).

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Connor Richards & Kyna England in the house
00:22 | Phil Ivey wins his 11th gold bracelet
02:12 | Phil Ivey winner interview
06:06 | UFC’s Bruce Buffer makes deep run in $50K High Roller
07:43 | Bruce Buffer gives Day 3 “Shuffle up and deal
09:06 | Bruce Buffer takes pics with fans
10:00 | Bruce Buffer on ‘Life Outside Poker’ podcast
11:12 | Sergio Aido wins $50K High Roller for $2 million
12:38 | Scott Seiver captures second bracelet at 2024 WSOP
13:25 | Current WSOP POY standings
16:22 | Hand of the Year? 5-Bet bluff by Antonio Galiana
20:04 | Antonio Galiana dirty laundry surfaces post-victory
22:34 | Second-ever PokerNews Cup on Global Poker runs June 17-July 7
23:30 | $25K Fantasy league update
25:18 | PokerNews Deepstacks Championship June 25-28

In the 837th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by Johnnie Vibes and PokerNews Ontario Ambassador Kyle Anderson at Level 9 in Las Vegas and talk about the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!

Not only do they discuss the controversial shorted-pot hand from the Gladiators of Poker involving Men Nguyen, but Chad actually chatted briefly with "The Master" about it. That led to a larger conversation about Men "The Master" Nguyen's reputation and legacy within the poker world, and in turn to a discussion on fact versus fiction.

From there, Anderson talks a bit about his ambassador duties for Ontario, and then talks about being put in the spotlight by Phil Hellmuth, which inspired Johnnie Vibes to chime in with his desire to be scolded by the "Poker Brat." Speaking of Vibes, he shared the details behind how the chip stack of Adrian Mateos went missing after a break in the $2,500 Freezeout, and then the crew dive headfirst into Nick Schulman winning the $25,000 High Roller for his fifth WSOP gold bracelet. Is he destined for the Poker Hall of Fame next year over Scott Seiver? It's a coin flip according to the panel.

The crew highlights a handful of other WSOP bracelet winners from the past few days, and the preview the Phil Ivey vs. Jason Mercier vs. Danny Wong finale in the $10,000 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw event. Finally, get an update on the $25K Fantasy league and learn who won the BetMGM Poker Championship for $613,914!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:13 | Welcome Johnnie Vibes & Kyle Anderson
00:50 | Shorted pot in Gladiators of Poker
04:42 | Videos of the controversial hand
12:10 | Men Nguyen’s history
15:20 | Chad’s article series of Men Nguyen
15:54 | Was Men Nguyen kicked out of Foxwoods over chips?
21:53 | Men “The Master” Nguyen addresses controversial hand
23:16 | Kyle Anderson is the PokerNews Ambassador for Ontario
24:59 | Clip from Kyle Anderson’s Twitch stream
24:45 | Kyle put in the spotlight by Phil Hellmuth
28:14 | Johnnie Vibes wants the Poker Brat berating
30:06 | Phil Hellmuth blows up at 2024 WSOP
31:08 | Johnnie Vibes blocked by Hellmuth
32:03 | Stack goes missing in $2,500 Freezeout
35:13 | Recent 2024 WSOP bracelet winners
35:23 | Nick Schulman wins 5th gold bracelet
40:15 | Scott Seiver or Nick Shulman for Poker Hall of Fame?
43:18 | Stephen Winters defeats 20,647 entries to win $300 Gladiators of Poker
44:59 | Alen Bakovic wins Event #30 $600NLHE/PLO Title
45:29 | Daniel Vampan Claims wins Event #25: $3,000 Limit Hold'em 6-Max for $148,635
46:09 | Michael Christ victorious in Event #27: $1,500 Big O
47:36 | Poker beginner Evan Benton Claims wins Event #28: $1,500 Freezeout NLH For $412,484
47:53 | Phil Ivey vs. Jason Mercier vs. Danny Wong for gold bracelet
49:45 | The many looks of Jason Mercier
41:18 | Daniel Maor wins BetMGM Poker Championship for $613,914
55:23 | $25K Fantasy update

In the 836th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz welcome a special fill-in cohost in Frankie Cucchiara (AKA Frankie C) of Next Gen Poker. The popular content creator took a break from filming his poker exploits, as well as time away from his wife and newborn sun, to come down to Level 9 in Las Vegas and talk about the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!

Speaking of which, it was there Holtz says that he experienced a marked card situation, while one of the week's hot topics was the issue of late registration in big buy-in tournaments at the WSOP. Find out what happened and how officials are addressing concerns. You'll also hear about Frankie's new summer challenge to play 100 straight days of poker, recent bracelet winners like Robert Mizrachi, Dylan Weisman, and John Racener, and other winners from about town at venues like Wynn and Venetian.

Plus, hear about the $25,000 High Roller won by Brek Schutten for $1,405,641. It was in that event that Phil Ivey lost a three-way all in, while third-place finisher Michael Rocco gave an emotional post-elimination interview. Oh, and don't forget about WPT World Champion Dan Sepiol, who managed to claim his first bracelet and continue his rapid ascent among poker's elite.

Finally, get an update on the $25K Fantasy league and learn a bit about the popular PokerNews Daily Deepstacks which have been crowning big winners and awarding hefty paydays!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Frankie C filling in as co-host
00:25 | Did Mike Holtz run across marked cards?
07:05 | WSOP address late registration concerns
11:07 | Benefits of max late regging
13:02 | Chris Brewer’s thoughts
13:50 | Signing up for the WSOP kiosks
15:04 | Frankie’s summer challenge
17:26 | Frankie on becoming a father
18:22 | A sneak peek at Frankie’s summer shorts
20:42 | Robert Mizrachi wins $10,000 Dealer's Choice Championship for $333,045
21:25 | Winner interview with Robert Mizrachi
23:10 | TJ Murphy Dominates wins Event #17: $800 No-Limit Hold'em DeepStack
23:45 | Vegas Barbie comes to support her man
25:45 | Caleb Furth wins Event #15: $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8 or Better for $265,361
27:00 | Brent Hart wins Event #16: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em for $660,284
27:43 | Dylan Weisman earns second bracelet in Event #18: $1,500 PLO for $294,311
29:20 | John Racener wins Event #19: $10,000 Limit Hold'em Championship for $308,930
30:30 | Brek Schutten wins WSOP $25,000 High Roller for $1,405,641
31:40 | Michael Rocco’s raw and emotional bustout in third place
35:17 | Phil Ivey’s bust out from the $25K High Roller
36:00 | Mike gets to play with Phil Ivey & Ben Lamb
39:00 | AJ Cummings wins Event #22: $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw for $146,516
39:45 | Daniel Sepiol Wins Event #23: $1,500 Shootout No Limit Hold'em for $305,849
42:46 | Sean Troha wins Event #24: $10,000 PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship for $536,713
45:15 | Winners from Venetian & Wynn
48:14 | $25K Fantasy Update
51:49 | PokerNews Daily Deepstacks 

In the 835th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by poker pros Shaun Deeb and Josh Arieh, who fill in as special co-hosts at Level 9 in Las Vegas where the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is happening now! 

Hear about how Fortnite helped them form Team Lucky alongside Matt Glantz and reigning WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman, Arieh's Poker Stake venture, and their thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame, including Scott Seiver's chances of getting in after he recently won his fifth gold bracelet. They also weigh in on two hot topics from this week in poker -- whether or not phones, spurred by solver software debates, and excessive masking should be allowed at poker tables.

Speaking of gold, Malcolm Trayner captured his first WSOP bracelet in Event #5: $1,000 Mystery Millions for $1,000,000, while two other players scored million-dollar bounties. Unfortunately, their reactions were a bit subdued, much to the dismay of many in the poker community. That said, two other players had boisterous celebrations when they pulled six-figure bounties. See them all in the latest episode, as well as a winner interview from Trayner.

Finally, learn about other bracelet winners such as David Prociak and Simeon Spasov, get an update on the $25K Fantasy league, and see Jack Binion walk the halls of the Horseshoe and reminisce about 55 years of the WSOP!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice weekly during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:04 | Welcome to the show
00:34 | What is Team Lucky?
03:28 | Appreciating the concept of luck
05:15 | Big bet on Glantz & Arieh winning their first Fotrnite game
07:06 | Hot Topic Debate – Phones & Masks at the table
14:51 | Arieh on benefits of Poker Stake
16:45 | How do you feel about masks & accessories at the table
20:36 | Malcolm Trayner wins $1,000 Mystery Millions for $1,000,000
22:00 | Lackluster reactions to $1,000,000 bounty draws
25:07 | Big reactions to six-figure bounty pulls!
26:48 | Scott Seiver wins Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship for $426,744 & 5th bracelet
27:19 | Scott Seiver for the Poker Hall of Fame?
31:11 | Shaun Deeb retiring?
34:09 | David Prociak wins $1,500 Badugi for 2nd gold bracelet
34:35 | France’s Thibault Perissat wins $1,000 Super Bounty Turbo for $197,308
35:23 | Simeon Spasov wins $1,500 6-Handed NLH to for $439,815 & 2nd bracelet
36:20 | $25K Fantasy update
39:56 | Jack Binion visits Horseshoe for WSOP
44:02 | Sarah Runner’s Hendon Mob profile

In the 834th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Connor Richards come to you from Level 9 in Las Vegas where the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is happening now! 

The trio recap the big winners and losers from the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) $1,000,000 Cash Game, show two big hands including a $2.4 million pot and a player mucking the winner in a $534K pot, and share why Alan Keating is good for the game. Plus, Garrett Adelstein sent out a controversial tweet calling out HCL's Ryan Feldman, which spurred both Tom Dwan and Doug Polk to chime in.

Other stories discussed include James Mackey prevailing the WPT Choctaw final table for his second WPT title, Joe Cada & Johnny Chan appearing at a charity event, the legend of John Smith in the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship, and an update on the $25K Fantasy league.

Finally, hear about all the gold bracelet winners thus far from the 2024 WSOP including John Hennigan, who became just the ninth player in history to win seven or more bracelets. Other winners covered include Asher Conniff, Bryce Yockey, Nick Guagenti, and Darius Samual, among others.

If you're looking for all the latest from the world of poker, this episode is for you!

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Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:03 | Welcome to the show
00:32 | Big winners & losers from the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) $1,000,000 Cash Game
01:58 | HCL $1M Cash Game results
03:28 | Thomas mucks winner in $543K pot
06:45 | Alan Keating vs. Rahul in $2.4 million pot
11:22 | Garrett Adelstein stirs the pot; Tom Dwan & Doug Polk chime in
15:26 | James Mackey wins WPT Choctaw
18:04 | All eyes on 2024 WSOP!
18:21 | Asher Conniff captures first gold bracelet
19:20 | John Hennigan captures his 7th gold bracelet
20:32 | Winner interview w/ John Hennigan
23:25 | Bryce Yockey & Nick Guagenti capture bracelets
26:00 | Darius Samual wins $25K Heads-Up Championship
27:36 | Teaser – Life Outside Poker w/ Faraz Jaka
30:17 | The Legend of John Smith
31:26 | Other 2024 WSOP bracelet winners
33:30 | $25K Fantasy update
37:00 | One Step Closer Foundation “All in for CP” Charity Event
37:53 | Interview w/ Johnny Chan at a charity event
38:55 | Joe Cada takes down charity even

In the 833rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz come to you from Level 9 in Las Vegas where the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is officially underway! Find out about the first few days of the 2024 WSOP, including how Kyna and Mike got some backlash for playing in the Casino Employees event, the same tournament Chad won back in 2013!

The crew also looks at some big hands -- including a wild bluff by "Texas Mike" Moncek and Doug Polk losing trips over trips -- from the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) $1,000,000 Cash Game, recap Josh Reichard's big win in the World Poker Tour (WPT) Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, and results from Daniel Negreanu's $25,000 Fantasy Draft.

As for the 2024 WSOP, it kicked off with Event #1: $5,000 Champions Reunion in which 22 former Main Event champs competed including "Action" Dan Harrington, who hadn't cashed a WSOP event in a decade. Surprisingly, he didn't even know about the tournament and only learned of it when he was in Las Vegas for another reason. Find out that story and some of the other former champs who competed in the first event of the summer!

Finally, Robin Poker tours this year's new PokerNews Daily DeepStacks tournament area.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2024 WSOP every Tuesday and Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:35 | Hustler Casino Live (HCL) $1,000,000 Cash Game
01:11 | “Texas Mike” Moncek making 
01:41 | Texas Mike pays homage to Doyle Brunson with big bluff
05:18 | Doug Polk losses trips over trips
09:07 | Winners thus far in the HCL $1M Cash Game
10:22 | Josh Reichard wins WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown
15:00 | 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is underway
15:22 | Mike & Kyna play Casino Employee Event
15:36 | Allen Kessler calls out Mike & Kyna
27:11 | Daniel Negreanu’s $25K Fantasy Draft
32:34 | Daniel Negreanu’s vlogs return; look inside the $25K Fantasy Draft
34:45 | WSOP kicks off with $5,000 Champions Reunion – Main Event winners return!
35:50 | Dan Harrington cashes WSOP event for first time in a decade
36:45 | Johnny Chan eliminates Chris Moneymaker
38:00 | Kyna’s yearbook connection to John Cynn
39:50 | 1990s WSOP Main Event champs compete
40:12 | Qui Nguyen last champ standing
43:49 | Robin Poker gives tour of PokerNews Daily DeepStacks
45:05 | Kyna & Mike’s upcoming plans for the WSOP
45:30 | Mike’s thoughts on the recent software and player pool WSOP.com changes

In the 832nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway welcomes Daniel Negreanu and David "ODB" Baker to Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas to talk all things fantasy poker. That includes Negreanu's 2024 World Series of Poekr (WSOP) $25K Fantasy, which will host its annual draft at (5 p.m. PT on Monday, May 27) as well as ODB's $500 buy-in counterpart open to anyone at 25KFantasy.com willing to pay the entry fee.

The trio dives into the history of the draft, which started back in 2011 at Howard Lederer's house, and how it has changed over the years ultimately resulting in a record 20 teams last year! Learn why online events have been struck from consideration, why ODB decided to launch his $500 league and see both winners from past drafts and the league's all-time point earners.

Negreanu and ODB then offer their thoughts on potential draftees including Josh Arieh, Bin Weng, Kristen Foxen, Jeremy Becker, Phil Ivey, and reigning WSOP Main Event champ Daniel Weinman. Finally, hear whether or not the two poker pros think this year's WSOP Main Event will set a new attendance record.

You don't want to miss this one!

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Tell us who you want to hear from. Let us know what you think of the show -- tweet about the podcast using #PNPod, and be sure to follow Chad Holloway on X.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:15 | Daniel Negreanu & David Baker join the show
01:41 | Howard Lederer started the $25K Fantasy in 2011
03:20 | Sense of pride when being drafted
05:17 | Start of ODB $500 League
07:05 | Adding bonus players
08:55 | New $25K Fantasy implications coming to PokerNews Live Updates
10:16 | Excluding online events
13:07 | History of the $25K Fantasy League
17:45 | Former champ Maria Ho on $25K Fantasy
19:10 | Top point performers of all time
20:45 | Boom or Bust? – Daniel Weinman 
24:12 | Boom or Bust? – Josh Arieh
24:55 | Josh Arieh for Poker Hall of Fame?
25:50 | Boom or Bust? – Bin Weng
28:13 | Boom or Bust? – Kristin Foxen
30:12 | Boom or Bust? – Adrian Mateos
31:09 | Boom or Bust? – Jeremy Becker
35:25 | Boom or Bust? – Phil Ivey
38:02 | Do you think the WSOP Main Event will set a new record?

In the 831st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by Nikki Limo, who is filling in for Mike Holtz, at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about her time as the Loose Cannon on the PokerStars Big Game. The first two episodes recently dropped featuring Limo squaring off against Phil Hellmuth, Alex Keating, Arden Cho, Lex Veldhuis, and Jennifer Tilly.

Limo discusses how she got cast for the show, what happened when she played "Two Truths and a Bluff," and then Kyna & Chad surprise her by offering up some bluffs of their own. Limo also delves into a big hand that she played against the "Poker Brat" that went poker viral.

The crew then talk about the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) being less than a week away, and took a look at some of the "Best Without a Bracelet" including Maria Ho, Seth Davies, and Bin Weng, just to name a few. Plus, will Phil Ivey be at the 2024 WSOP? Find out what the hosts think in this episode.

From there, they take a look at Jessica Vierling winning the WSOP Commerce $1,700 Main Event for $328,273, plus all the big winners from the Triton Montenegro including Mike Watson, Igor Yaroshevskyy, Adrian Mateos, and Mikalai Vaskaboinikau, who all won seven-figure scores!

Finally, Kyna and Nikki play a game of #PokerThrift in which they have to guess whether or not Chad bought some random poker items he found in secondhand stores in Las Vegas.

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:05 | Welcome to the show
00:15 | Nikki Limo filling in for Mike Holtz
01:00 | Nikki being PokerStars the Big Game’s Loose Cannon
03:18 | The power of the fuzzy hat
04:47 | Getting selected for the Big Game
08:25 | Playing against a tough but fun lineup
09:01 | Two Truths & a Bluff
12:25 | Playing Two Truths & a Bluff with Nikki Limo
15:58 | Nikki goes head-to-head again Phil Hellmuth
20:47 | Sponsor: PokerStars
21:00 | The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is a week away
22:00 | EDC shenanigans
23:04 | WSOP Circuit Commerce & Tournament of Champions
23:20 | Jessica Vierling wins WSOP Commerce $1,700 Main Event for $328,273
25:00 | Best without a WSOP gold bracelet
30:48 | Preview of Life Outside Poker with Raminder Singh
33:28 | Triton Montenegro winners – Mike Watson, Igor Yaroshevskyy, Adrian Mateos & Mikalai Vaskaboinikau
38:56 | Will Phil Ivey be at the 2024 WSOP?
42:15 | Plans for the $25K Fantasy Draft
44:27 | #PokerThrift – Did Chad buy it?[/TABLE]

In the 830th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Chris Moneymaker winning the Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro Event #1: $25,000 NLH for a huge $903K score. 

They then show and talk about Arden Cho getting felted four times in five hands on Hustler Casino Live (HCL) and Phil Hellmuth celebrating his 60th birthday two months early in Las Vegas with his "Billionaire Bestie Bash". Several big names made appearances including NBA star Draymond Green and world conqueror Elon Musk. Hellmuth shares various clips from his birthday festivities, which you can watch in this new episode.

From there, the crew talk about a jam-packed weekend of tournament action that may have been too busy resulting in two massive overlays at The Lodge in Texas and Borgata in Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Maurice Hawkins returns as a controversial topic on the PokerNews Podcast as he shipped the WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee Main Event for $259K and his 16th gold ring. Is this in opportunity for the vilified Hawkins to do right and settle the court judgment against him? 

Other winners highlighted included Jonathan Wang taking down the RGPS Graton for $86K, and Lex Veldhuis winning his first-ever COOP title when he won SCOOP 41-H: $5,200 NLHE Titans for $140K. What's more, he did it while streaming the action. See his moment of victory here. Finally, May 14 marked the first anniversary of Doyle Brunson's passing. Chad shares some stories about "Texas Dolly," including the time he played beer pong, and then reviews the audiobook version of Brunson's autobiography The Godfather of Poker.

Oh, and you'll have a chance to win a copy of that audiobook simply by listening/watching the podcast on YouTube and leaving a comment. We'll randomly select a winner before next week's show.

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Did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:06 | Welcome to the show
00:18 | Chris Moneymaker wins Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro Event #1: $25K for $903K
04:41 | Triton Poker clip of Moneymaker’s winning hand
06:55 | Brian Kim a super stud
07:28 | Actress Arden Cho good for poker
10:53 | Arden Cho felted four times in five hands on Hustler Casino Live
14:50 | Phil Hellmuth celebrates 60th birthday two months early
16:32 | Mike’s gripe with Hellmuth
19:30 | Clips from Hellmuth’s “Billionaire Besties Birthday Bash”
24:03 | Sponsor: 888poker – XL Spring Series underway
24:40 | The Lodge & Borgata miss big guarantees on busy weekend
25:58 | Did Mother’s Day make a difference?
28:30 | Borgata Spring Poker Open misses by $250K
29:22 | Doug Polk takes it in stride
32:35 | The feeling of winning Player of the Year
34:56 | Maurice Hawkins wins 16th WSOP Circuit ring – opportunity to do right?
41:20 | Lex Velduis wins first COOP title for $140K
42:06 | Video of Lex Veldhuis winning his SCOOP title on stream
43:00 | Christina Gollins wins $600 NLH event at WSOPC Commerce for $105K
45:24 | Jonathan Wang wins RGPS Graton Casino for $86K
47:00 | Debating different price points
49:31 | One year anniversary of Doyle Brunson’s passing
50:24 | “The Godfather of Poker” audiobook
51:18 | Chad’s first time meeting Doyle Brunson, who played beer pong
52:57 | Kyna played with Doyle in her first WSOP Main Event
54:22 | Win an audiobook copy of Doyle Brunson’s “The Godfather of Poker”
55:00 | The WSOP is upon us
55:49 | Two shows of the PokerNews Podcast per week during the WSOP
56:23 | Get well wishes to Clyde Gaskins, Kevmath, and Bob Smith

In the 829th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Doug Polk being denied a new poker room in Texas. Check out some highlights and clips from a city council meeting in which Polk went to the podium to plead his case. While some respected what he had to say, some poker players like Chris "Big Huni" Hunichen and Matt Waxman were critical of his motives.

Speaking of Polk, he indicated he might be available to participate in Hustler Casino Live's (HCL) $1,000,000 Cash Game at the end of the month after Ethan "Rampage" Yau dropped out. The latter, who has been on a downswing and recently admitted to shedding tears over a $550K loss, caught some flack for pulling out after asking fans to buy pieces and was the subject of a negative video released by Alex Duvall. Find out what the crew thinks about Rampage's current predicament, including a World Series of Poker (WSOP) challenge issued by Holtz.

Also, learn about Sofie Dossi contorting herself at the Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational III, which was won by Katie Thurston for $20,000, as well as hearing from PokerNews Ambassadors Keith Becker (Pennsylvania) and Kyle Anderson (Ontario). Finally, the crew remembers two-time bracelet winner & music icon Steve Albini, who unexpectedly passed away earlier this week.

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*Time | Topic*
00:49 | Welcome to Episode #829
01:01 | Kyna is back!
01:09 | Doug Polk denied new poker room in Texas
02:15 | Other parties against poker expansion
02:53 | Farmer’s Branch Council votes down request 4-1
03:20 | Doug Polk talks to PokerNews before the vote
05:24 | Kyna’s thoughts on the city council meeting
06:58 | Is sports betting legal in Texas?
08:08 | Texas still the wild west; no regulations & scandals
10:10 | Disparity on how Texas poker rooms are run
11:45 | “No Card Room” sign at meeting
14:00 | Doug Polk speaks at the meeting
16:20 | What’s next for Polk’s Texas efforts
16:55 | Big Huni, Matt Waxman & other call out Polk
19:45 | Doug Polk read for the Million Dollar Cash Game?
20:00 | Ethan “Rampage” Yau backs out of HCL Million Dollar Cash Game
21:35 | Rampage on a downswing
23:48 | Rampage admits he cried after $550K loss
25:32 | Alex Duvall releases inflammatory video about Rampage
29:00 | Has Rampage lost perspective?
32:30 | Do young players in the game know/respect history of the game?
34:47 | Rampage offers WSOP prop bet
35:19 | Mike Holtz challenges Rampage to WSOP bet
36:35 | Rampage feeling the heat
39:03 | Sofie Dossi contorts herself at Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational III 
44:28 | How do you feel about celebrity events?
44:53 | Do you love or hate Vegas Matt?
48:48 | Katie Thurston wins Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational III for $20,000
49:45 | Sponsor: PokerStars – 2024 SCOOP is happening now!
51:41 | Get to know PokerNews Pennsylvania Ambassador Keith Becker
52:26 | Get to know PokerNews Ontario Ambassador Kyle Anderson
53:40 | Two-time bracelet winner & music icon Steve Albini passes away

In the 855th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Men "The Master" Nguyen's home back in Vietnam being robbed post-WSOP. Find out what was taken and who did it in this episode! Plus, did you know The Master is looking to sell his seven WSOP gold bracelets?

The crew then talks about Francis Anderson's dating experience after being posted in the "Are We Dating the Same Guy?" group on Facebook, Lily Newhouse completed an epic comeback on The Big Game, and Kenny Hallaert shared some big changes instituted by PokerStars at the European Poker Tour (EPT) included a reduced shot clock, no more redraws, and a ban on solver technology in the tournament room.

Finally, see the trailer for the new poker movie Dead Money starring Emile Hirsch, and find out how good (or bad) the crew thinks it might be. Those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:18 | Men “The Master” Nguyen robbed!
03:15 | Men Nguyen looking to sell his seven gold bracelets
04:40 | Are we dating the same guy? Francis Anderson’s dating fiasco
08:48 | Lily Newhouse completes comeback to be the biggest winner in The Big Game
10:20 | Final trailer for The Big Game
11:06 | Lily vs. Furniture Dave in six-figure pot
17:02 | Sponsor: PokerStars
17:10 | PokerStars lowering shot clock and no more redraws
18:23 | Pitching vs. sliding cards
20:15 | Kenny Hallaert reveals no more solver tech in the tournament room
21:00 | Earbuds vs. Air Pods
22:04 | No more straddles in Wynn $5-$10+ NLH cash games
23:00 | New poker movie Dead Money coming out Sept. 13
25:44 | Dead Money trailer

In the 828th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway is back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas alongside regular co-host Mike Holtz, and for the second week in a row, Lindsey Kludt filled in for Kyna England, who does make a camera appearance from the RGPS Reno alongside ring winner Liam Gannon.

The crew then talked “Texas” Mike Moncek winning $200K on Hustler Casino Live (HCL) with an 89% VPIP while showing an entertaining $201,000 pot from the game. That led to a discussion on chopped pots, which in turn led to talk of High Stakes Poker and Andrew Robl. Is he possibly the best poker player of all time? Is he a first-ballot Hall of Famer? Those questions are answered in this episode.

Other stories covered include Nick Yunis abandoning his stack to make the birth of his first child, Chile's all-time money list, and why Lindsey has never set foot in Florida and Mike hasn't been there in 20 years. Hint -- it involves alligators!

From there, Chad hosts the second edition of "Which Phil Is It?" in which Mike and Lindsey take turns answering trivia questions involving six Phils from poker -- Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey, Phil Laak, Phil Galfond, Phil Gordon, and Philipp Gruissem

Finally, you'll learn about the brand new emoji options in the PokerNews live reporting updates and a new documentary featuring Lukas "Robin Poker" Robinson from the WPT Voyage.

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Did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

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*Time | Topic*
00:18 | Welcome to the show
00:29 | Lindsey Kludt once again filling in for Kyna England
02:20 | Touching base with Kyna at the RGPS Reno
03:43 | “Texas” Mike Moncek wins $200K on HCL with 89% VPIP
08:39 | $201K pot on Hustler Casino Live
12:20 | Making too big a deal out of chopped pots
14:32 | Andrew Robl for Poker Hall of Fame
16:13 | Sponsor: 888poker
17:11 | Let’s play “Which Phil Is It?”
25:40 | How much lifetime earnings do the six Phil’s account for?
27:45 | Nick Yunis abandons stack for unexpected birth of first child
30:29 | A look at Chile’s all-time money list
33:09 | Lindsey has never set foot in Florida & alligator fascination
34:50 | [URL="https://www.pokernews.com/news/2024/04/lukas-robinson-poker-on-a-boat-the-wpt-voyage-experience-45852.htm"]Lukas “Robin Poker” Robinson’s WPT Voyage documentary[/URL]
38:46 | [I]PokerNews[/I] launches emojis for Live Reporting Updates[/TABLE]

In the 876th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway is back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas alongside regular co-host Mike Holtz. However, Kyna England is up in Reno for the RunGood Poker Series, so her Team Hotdog compatriot Lindsey Kludt fills in. The triumvirate discusses football/soccer superstar Neymar making headlines for playing online poker during a child's birthday party, for which he received a good amount of criticism. But was it warranted?

Chad then pays homage to Poker Hall of Famer Crandell Addington, who recently passed away. The Texan was there for the very first World Series of Poker (WSOP), and in this episode you'll get to hear the seven-time Main Event final tablist talk about the old days via an interview he did with PokerNews back in 2020.

Finally, you'll learn about the brand new emoji options in the PokerNews live reporting updates and a new documentary featuring Lukas "Robin Poker" Robinson from the WPT Voyage.

Did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:38 | Welcome to the show
00:47 | Lindsey Kludt filling in for Kyna England
01:34 | Mike Holtz showing off WSOP.com Online POY rings
03:14 | Does Lindsey play online poker?
04:07 | Kyna checking in from the RGPS Reno
05:35 | Neymar making poker headlines for better or worse
07:34 | Should Neymar be playing poker during kid’s birthday party?
10:35 | Chad’s picture with David Costabile
11:20 | Who is the most famous person you met thanks to poker?
12:13 | Lindsey talks Paws of Hope charity 
15:20 | Sponsor: Global Poker
15:54 | Poker legend Crandell Addington passes away
17:30 | Being inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame & other accomplishments
23:15 | Crandell Addington talks about the origin of the World Series of Poker (WSOP)
29:21 | PokerNews debuts emojis 
33:30 | Would Lindsey do Game of Gold? Mike wants on!
34:45 | Lukas “Robin Poker” Robinson’s WPT Voyage documentary

In the 826th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, World Poker Tour (WPT) champ Tyler Patterson joins Chad Holloway as special co-host while on the WPT Voyage. The duo talks about WPT Voyage activities, such as Matt Savage's golf tournament, and Patterson's deep run in the $5,000 Main Event.

Chad then plays the first-ever edition of "Which Phil Is It?" and asks Patterson to answer trivia questions by choosing between Phil Laak, Phil Hellmuth, and Phil Ivey.

Finally, the two talk about Mikki Mase, who is known for his play on Hustler Casino Live and was recently detained by L.A. police after a report of gunshots

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Make sure to subscribe to not miss an episode!

Did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

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*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Welcome to Episode #826
00:22 | Welcome special cohost Tyler Patterson to the show
01:11 | Playing in Matt Savage’s golf tournament
02:37 | WPT Voyage Main Event a success
04:21| Matt Savage’s Annual Golf Event
06:08 | Sponsor: WPT Global
06:45 | Which Phil Is It? – Phil Laak, Phil Ivey & Phil Hellmuth
11:00 | Mikki Mase known for HCL play was detained by L.A. police after report of gunshots
13:05 | WPT announces dates for WPT World Championship at Wynn
16:20 | Tyler’s deep run in the WPT Voyage Main Event

In the 825th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPTGlobal, Chad Holloway and Lukas "RobinPoker" Robinson come to you from the WPT Voyage in the Bahamas to discuss the latest poker news, stories, and gossip.

That includes talking about their experiences on the WPT Voyage, battling against reigning WPT World Champion Dan Sepiol, playing tennis with Tony Dunst and Robinson's breakout casting on GGPoker's Game of Gold.

The two also talked about Robinson making a mini-documentary while on board the WPT Voyage and who he would like to see on the second season of Game of Gold.

In the 824th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz & Kyna England come to you from Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas to discuss the latest poker news, stories, and gossip. 

That includes diving into old-school legends Mike Matusow and Phil Laak being back in the poker spotlight, the former having crushed on Hustler Casino Live (HCL) -- including being a part of a big set-over-set hand -- and the latter returning to High Stakes Poker. That opened up a discussion on the Poker Hall of Fame, and whether or not either of those players deserve to be in. 

From there, the crew discusses chopping in poker, which was spurred by poker pro Nick Pupillo negotiating a kind chop in the WPT Rolling Thunder Mystery Bounty Event. Hear their thoughts on chopping in general, as well as some fun chop stories.

Kyna then gives props to her Game of Gold costar Olga Iermolcheva, who was recently featured on a magazine cover, explains the meaning behind her Team Hotdog hoodie, and reveals she'll be attending the upcoming RGPS Reno. Finally, the crew wraps things up by looking ahead to the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by sharing what events they're most excited about.

Did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:20 | Phil Hellmuth April Fool’s Day Mask Prank
01:00 | Sponsor: PokerStars
01:23 | Of which old school players were you a fan?
04:00 | Mike Matusow plays on Hustler Casino Live
05:31 | Set-over-set hand on HCL
09:00 | Poker Hall of Fame backlog – Should Matusow be in?
17:19 | Phil Laak back in the poker spotlight
21:13 | A look at the upcoming PokerStars UKIPT
22:50 | Nick Pupillo negotiates himself a nice chop
23:38 | What do you think of chops in general?
25:00 | Do you have any interesting chop stories?
26:01 | Chad’s WSOP bracelet chop story
29:00 | Olga Iermolcheva from Game of Gold makes a magazine cover
33:03 | The 2024 WSOP is right around the corner
33:34 | What events are you most excited about?
34:37 | PokerNews DeepStack Championship
38:23 | Team Hotdog
39:21 | Kyna headed north for the RGPS Reno

In the 823rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz & Kyna England come to you from Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas to discuss the latest poker news, stories, and gossip. 

That includes a look at Jason Koon's exuberant entrance at Triton Poker, Daniel Negreanu winning his second major tournament of the year, and Alexandra Botez becoming the latest GGPoker Ambassador. Also, see Negreanu sit down with Botez while playing heads-up poker and discussing her new role.

The crew also talk about the PLO festival currently taking place at PokerGO Studio, why Mike is unhappy with the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Robbi Jade Lew winning a side event at the recently-completed World Poker Tour (WPT) Rolling Thunder.

Finally, get a taste of PokerNews' new podcast show Life Outside Poker hosted by Connor Richards, who welcomed Farah Galfond as the show's first guest.

Did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

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*Time | Topic*
01:00 | Jason Koon’s grand entrance at Triton Poker
02:54 | November Niner entrance music
03:23 | Sponsor: Global Poker
03:42 | Daniel Negreanu wins second tournament in 2024
05:35 | PLO Series at PokerGO Studio
07:00 | Mike not happy with WSOP Circuit operation
12:22 | Alexandra Botez becomes GGPoker Ambassador
14:06 | Daniel Negreanu vs. Alexandra Botez
20:48 | Robbi Jade Lew wins side event at WPT Rolling Thunder
26:40 | WPT Voyage is upon us
29:30 | PokerNews’ Connor Richard debuts Life Outside Poker podcast
33:40 | Mystery Bounty Fever

In the 822nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz & Kyna England come to you from Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas to discuss the latest poker news, stories, and gossip. 

That includes Nik Airball's 20-minute tank in a big hand on The Lodge Poker Live Stream, which prompted Doug Polk to take action. That led into a discussion on pet peeves at the table, and in Mike's case, the pet part is quite literal.

The crew also plays the first edition of PokerNews Plinko, discusses Chad's poker thrift store "Tweet of the Week," and talks about the current state of poker given Bitcoin is at an all-time high.

From there, they dive into the wild journey of poker vlogger Corey Eyring, who is risking his entire net worth in an attempt to win $500,000 by the end of the year. Whatever amount he ends up with, the plan is to place it all on a single roulette bet of either red or black. Chad chatted with Eyring about his crazy quest and highlights various clips throughout the episode.

Finally, the crew once again touches on Kevin Martin's 24/7 stream while attempting to win $5,000 playing online, which came to an unceremonius end.

Did you know the PokerNews Podcast is no longer just audio? That's right, we've added a video show as well that you can view on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.

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*Time | Topic*
00:21 | Welcome to Episode #822
00:49 | Nik Airball has been in the house
05:53 | Nik Airball tanks for 20 minutes
10:01 | Sponsor: WPT Global
11:00 | When do you call the clock?
13:24 | Would Nik Airball be good for Game of Gold?
14:40 | What are your pet peeves at the table
15:58 | Fake service dogs at the poker table
17:38 | Kyna hates guys who put chips in a certain way
18:48 | Yoh Viral with all the swagger
21:08 | Kyna mad at a dealer
21:41 | Kyna a little bit of a Karen at the table
26:20 | PokerNews Plinko
30:13 | Who is Corey Eyring?
31:13 | Hoping to put $500,000 on red or black
33:19 | Preview of Corey Eyring’s poker vlog
36:35 | Degen-ing
38:39 | Corey’s degen & grandma stories
40:06 | Mike & Chad play against Corey on Poker Night in America
41:06 | Giggle fits
42:00 | Poker Thrift Store Tweet of the Week
46:37 | Bitcoin at an all-time high = good for poker
47:01 | Big Huni ahead of the Bitcoin curve
47:40 | Kevin Martin calls it quits after 500 hours of 24/7 streaming
48:19 | What is Team Hot Dog?

In the 854th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Ludwig's recent admission that he regrets working with an unregulated online poker site, which in turn caused fallout involving other influencers, Scott Ball and Endgame Talent, and Phil Nagy.

The crew also recaps the recently completed Super High Roller Bowl, which Seth Davies won, and winners from the Super High Roller Series including Adrian Mateos, Maksim Vashrensenski, and Joni Jouhkimainen. Speaking of winners, hear about those who found success at the WSOP Circuit Graton stop and the Pennsylvania State Poker Championship.

Also, see footage of a player in Texas laying down top set of aces on a dry board in a hand that had the poker community talking. Finally, learn about EPT Barcelona, which just got underway and is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

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*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holt
00:18 | Ludwig regrets working with unregulated poker site
01:30 | Ludwig video 
03:00 | Influencers vs Endgame Talent’s Scott Ball
07:53 | Scott Ball responds in a tweet
11:25 | Risks of playing on an unregulated poker site
12:00 | Chris Moneymaker stands by company
15:00 | Seth Davies wins Super High Roller Bowl for $3.2M
16:06 | Mistaking Seth Davies for Stephen Chidwick
18:35 | Three-handed bluff helps propel Seth Davies to victory
22:50 | Adrian Mateos, Maksim Vashrensenski & Joni Jouhkimainen win Super High Roller Series titles
25:00 | Poker player makes incredible fold w/ set of aces on dry board
33:00 | Sasha Sabbaghian wins WSOP Circuit Graton Main Event
34:50 | Pat Lyons among side event ring winners
35:50 | Sponsor – WPT Global
36:50 | Luke Rothschild takes down Pennsylvania State Poker Championship Opener
37:43 | Andrew Kershaw wins Last Longer for a NAPT Gold Pass
39:00 | EPT Barcelona kicks off; celebrating 20th anniversary
41:00 | Will the EPT Barcelona set a new record?
43:07 | PokerNews Podcast now on Sound Cloud

In the 853rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Kyna England and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the term "fish" in poker. It's a debate set off by veteran poker media member Tiffany Michelle, who used the term while vlogging at the Arizona State Poker Championship and caused quite the kerfuffle in the poker community. It was even the topic of the most recent edition of the Muck and led the crew to the topic of proper vlogging etiquette.

They then break down a wild pot-limit Omaha hand that was about to award a $118K Bad Beat Jackpot but was invalidated due to an unbelievable river card, highlight wins by Kathy Liebert and Lisa Fleishman, and take a look at the 2024 NAPT schedule (Nov. 1-10) which included the Mixed Game Festival IX taking place at Resorts World, which has found itself in a bit of hot water with gaming authorities.

Finally, the crew remember a trio of poker players who recently passed away in Matt Snook, Dan Sewnig, and Alexander Hill.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

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*Time | Topic*
00:10 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:15 | Summer Berry Refresher taste test
00:50 | Tiffany Michelle riles up some with use of “fish”
01:36 | Michelle’s bubble bust from the Arizona State Poker Championship
03:00 | Allen Kessler chimes in; Michelle fires back
04:54 | Vlogger can be obnoxious to other players
06:00 | What’s proper vlogging etiquette?
09:22 | Royal Flush on river disqualifies Bad Beat Jackpot
11:43 | PokerNews Poll – should the BBJ have been paid out?
13:30 | Kathy Liebert wins Wynn Signature Series Ladies Event
14:53 | Lisa Fleishman wins Champions Club Summer Poker Open $1,500 Main Event for $231,420
15:20 | Abby Merk interviews Lisa Fleishman
16:25 | 2024 NAPT schedule released; to run Nov. 1-10
19:50 | Mixed Game Festival IX to take place at Resorts World during NAPT 
21:20 | Remembering Matt Snook, Dan Sewnig, and Alexander Hill
26:15 | Chad’s fantasy football & cookout adventures

In the 852nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the wild Triton Cash Game that saw multiple seven-figure pots. In fact, Tony G won a $2 million pot with just jack-high, but he still lost $1.35 million in the game thanks to some cooler hands. See them all in this episode!

From there, hear about winners from the recently completed 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) including Erik Seidel, Bryn Kenney, and Paul Snead. Speaking of winners, the crew highlights Donovan Dean winning the WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee Main Event as well as Susan Faber, who laid claim to two rings even denying Maurice Hawkins in heads-up play. Also, learn about Ben Gazzola defeating PokerStars' Parker Talbot in the Maryland State Poker Championship.

Finally, explore the WSOP Paradise schedule, which includes 15 gold bracelet events, learn why Kyna loves the new Venetian Poker Room, and hear a fan-created song honoring PokerNews Ontario Ambassador Kyle Anderson (it's actually pretty good).

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

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*Time | Topic*
00:12 | Mike is back from the Bahamas
01:10 | Huge Triton Cash Game results in massive pots
02:09 | Tony G wins $2 million hand with jack-high
04:00 | Tony G is the man who started PokerNews
04:45 | Tony G on the wrong end of the ultimate cooler
06:30 | Big Slick does not do the trick for Tony G
08:50 | Results from the Triton Cash Game – Tony G down $1.35 million
09:47 | Erik Seidel wins 2024 SHRPO $10,000 Deep Stack
13:15 | Ari Engel, Darryll Fish & Phil Hui all claim SHRPO titles
14:18 | Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Big Four winners
19:48 | Donovan Dean wins WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee Main Event for second time
20:17 | Susan Faber wins two rings, denies Maurice Hawkins
20:48 | Maurice Hawkins mad at PokerNews again
21:55 | Ben Gazzola denies PokerStars' Parker Talbot in Maryland State Poker Championship
25:45 | Sponsor: WPT Global – Use Bonus Code “POKERNEWS1500”
27:30 | WSOP Paradise schedule is released
31:10 | 15 gold bracelet events to be held
35:00 | Kyna loves the new Venetian Poker Room
38:37 | Zander “Metal Mario” Stone honors PN Ontario Ambassador Kyle Anderson with a song

In the 851st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by "Loose Cannon" Lily Newhouse at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about GGPoker purchasing the World Series of Poker (WSOP) brand for $500 million. What will it mean for the future of poker? It's too early to tell, but that doesn't stop the crew from offering their thoughts.

From there, Newhouse talked about her experience as the Loose Cannon on the PokerStars Big Game, which included playing a big pot early against Sam Grafton and battling against Dave Krosky, who proved to be a different sort of loose cannon! Oh, and did we mention the PokerStars Big Game is confirmed to return this Fall during the NAPT for a second season? Well, it is and you can get all the details here.

Kyna then talks about attending the grand opening of the brand-new Venetian Poker Room, now the largest room on the Strip, and you get to hear from other attendees including Joey Ingram, Maria Konnikova, and 2017 WSOP Main Event champ Scott Blumstein. Plus, rapper Nelly was in the house to play the room's first hand, but you'll have to watch to see how he did.

Additionally, hear about poker reporter Terrance "TJ" Reid winning the Destination: RunGood $2,500 Million Dollar Main Event for $192,755, Nick Kocman capturing a career-best score at Maryland State Poker Championship, and Daniel Bellis winning a NAPT Gold Pass in last longer contest. Speaking of which, you'll have a chance to qualify for NAPT Las Vegas at the upcoming Pennsylvania State Poker Championship.

Finally, learn about one Texas poker room's quest to appeal to the female demographic with a women-first concept, hear about Chad's experience competing on Survivor Angelica: Medieval Mayhem, and get a sneak peek at the new Life Outside Poker featuring Brazilian Vlogger Romulo "Poker Profit" Dorea.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Lily Newhouse
00:26 | GGPoker buys the WSOP for $500M
02:30 | What will it mean for the future of the WSOP?
08:36 | Lily Newhouse is the “Loose Cannon” on PokerStars Big Game
11:41 | PokerStars Big Game trailer
12:30 | Playing against Dave Krosky & others
13:17 | Losing big pot to Sam Grafton on Hand No. 3
19:40 | What it was like when Jaman Burton won the Global Poker Award
21:15 | The Big Game is returning for Season 2
23:50 | Venetian debuts new poker room
25:19 | Video from the Venetian Poker Room grand opening
27:25 | First hand ever dealt in the new Venetian Poker Room
30:30 | Jamie Kerstetter hosting a women’s meet-up game
32:33 | Terrance Reid wins Destination: RunGood $2,500 Million Dollar Main Event for $192,755
35:10 | Nick Kocman captures career-best score at Maryland State Poker Championship Kick Off
36:25 | Daniel Bellis wins NAPT Gold Pass in last longer
37:30 | Qualify for NAPT Las Vegas at the Pennsylvania State Poker Championship
38:21 | This Texas Poker Room is banking on a women-first concept
40:32 | Life Outside Poker preview – Brazilian Vlogger Romulo "Poker Profit" Dorea 
42:50 | Chad’s Survivor Angelica experience
46:17 | Kyna & Mike for the Amazing Race!
47:16 | Lily and Jaman Burton for reality TV?

In the 850th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Global Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about Allen Kessler's massive $1.2 million jackpot win on a slot machine at Thunder Valley, which is currently playing host to the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS). How long did Kessler have to play and how much did he have to spend to hit it? Will he take the 20-year annual installments or the discounted lump sum? And will he do anything with his newfound fortune?

Plus, High Stakes Poker Season 13 debuted and the PokerStars Big Game returned with Lily Newhouse as the new Loose Cannon. Hear about the first episodes of each, including who was in the line-ups and a couple of big hands. Additionally, the crew talks about Elias Travis taking home $79,024 after an eight-way chop in The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship, previewing the RGPS Thunder Valley $2,500 Main Event August 2-5.

They also talk about Justin Lapka’s big win in the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event for $252,258. Speaking of the WSOP Circuit, the tour will be at Harrah’s Cherokee Aug. 1-12 followed by Graton Casino in the Bay Area from Aug. 15-26.

Finally, the crew discusses Ryan Laplante claiming a second Global Poker trophy by winning an event in the GOAT VI Series!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:12 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:35 | Allen Kessler wins $1.2 million slot jackpot
01:38 | Buying the bonus
05:00 | Video of Kessler’s big win
05:56 | Would you take annual payments or discounted lump sum?
07:45 | What is advantage play?
10:00 | Kessler for Extreme Cheapskates?
13:55 | High Stakes Poker Season 13 debuts
17:57 | Should Mike Holtz play on High Stakes Poker?
18:52 | High Stakes Poker Season 13 preview
19:37 | New episodes of the PokerStars Big Game are here – Loose Cannon Lily Newhouse
20:00 | Kyna wins a tournament!
21:57 | Teaser trailer of new PokerStars Big Game episodes
23:20 | Phil Laak is back!
26:00 | Elias Travis wins RGPS Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship for $79,024
26:30 | What do you think of the 8-way chop at the final table?
29:30 | Justin Lapka wins WSOP Circuit Choctaw Main Event for $252,258 
32:03 | WSOPC Harrah’s Cherokee Aug. 1-12
32:55 | WSOPC Graton Casino Aug. 15-26
33:20 | Ryan Laplante wins Global Poker GOAT VI Series trophy
33:40 | Sponsor: Global Poker
35:00 | Special bonus code for Global Poker
35:45 | Chad headed to play Survivor Angelica
37:10 | Kyna challenges Mike to win a Vegas daily
37:30 | Venetian is opening new poker room this week

In the 849th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the "LaptopGate" controversy that came out of Jonathan Tamayo's big win in the 2024 WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000.

How did solvers impact things? Does it constitute cheating? What comes next? Not only do the crew talk about it, but they also share clips from two interviews Doug Polk conducted, the first with runner-up Jordan Griff and the other with two prominent poker personalities Daniel Negreanu and Alan Keating. For those wondering what Tamayo had to say about the situation, check out this PokerNews article here.

Plus, hear who won the summer crossbook bet between Jeremy Becker and Landon Tice, High Stakes Poker returning to PokerGO next week, and how WSOP Paradise champ Stanislav Zegal failed to sell his championship bracelet in an attempt to raise money for charity, which in turn led to a talk about the value of a bracelet nowadays. Finally, get a sneak preview of Connor Richards' interview with 888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson on his Life Outside Poker Podcast.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Friday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:11 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:18 | Solver-gate in the 2024 WSOP Main Event
02:38 | Is it cheating?
05:40 | WSOP solver announcement before tournaments
08:00 | Should Tamayo be stripped of the title?
12:50 | Why solvers are so bad in this spot
16:12 | Jordan Griff on Doug Polk’s podcast
20:24 | Is legal action coming?
21:25 | Is change coming?
23:22 | Daniel Negreanu & Alan Keating discuss with Doug Polk
30:47 | What needs to change?
35:35 | Jeremy Becker defeats Landon Tice in summer crossbook bet
38:40 | Sponsor: 888poker
39:33 | WSOP Paradise Dec. 6-19
39:45 | WSOP Paradise champ Stanislav Stanislav Zegal fails to sell bracelet for charity
44:18 | Devaluation of WSOP bracelets
45:47 | High Stakes Poker Season debuts July 29
48:31 | Connor interviews 888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson on Life Outside Poker

In the 919th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Connor Richards to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including a discussion about the current poker content landscape on YouTube. If Brad Owen's recent experience is any indication, things don't look good.

The trio then discusses Martin Kabrhel's gold bracelet win at the 2025 World Series of Poker Europe, Michael Mizrachi's "Grinder's Game" coming to Venetian Poker Live, and All In with Jason Koon slated to take place during November's NAPT. Speaking of which, Chad reveals another code word for this year's NAPT Gold Pass giveaway valued at $10,000! There are not many up for grabs this year, so you won't want to miss out on this limited opportunity to win one just by listening to the PokerNews Podcast and MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews.

You will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the recent Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) St. Jude, learn about winners from the 2025 Poker Masters and WSOPE, a new poker room coming to Las Vegas, and Chad's personal adventures involving the Miami Dolphins and Mötley Crüe. It's a fun episode that you won't want to miss, so tune in now!

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
01:15 Brad Owen’s YouTube channel taken down
06:55 Martin Kabrhel wins 5th WSOP bracelet
10:10 Grinder’s Game coming to Venetian Poker Live
12:43 All In with Jason Koon during 2025 NAPT
16:55 NAPT Hotel Room Rate
17:32 CSOP St. Jude
19:34 Highlight video from the CSOP
21:05 2025 Poker Masters winners
24:19 Jared Passanante wins at the Reserve
25:38 WSOP Europe winners
27:00 Poker room coming to Green Valley Ranch
30:30 Allen Kessler’s Chainsaw Series of Poker
32:20 New episode of Life Outside Poker
35:36 Chad’s Miami Dolphins & Mötley Crüe adventure

In the 918th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, the 100th of the revamped in-studio show, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Ben Ludlow to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including a discussion about GGPoker’s Olive Branch Initiative. Do banned players and poker cheaters deserve a second chance?

The trio then discusses Monarch's recent seven-figure heads-up matches that saw $11 million and $12.7 million pots, recent tournament winners from the latest Triton Poker stop, including Isaac Haxton and Christoph Vogelsang, and Kristen Foxen taking over the top spot from Vanessa Selbst on the Women's All-Time Money List on The Hendon Mob. 

Plus, Chadd Beatty wins RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania Main Event, and it's your last chance to qualify for a FREE seat in the World Tournament of Slots (WTOS).

Finally, Chad reveals another code word for this year's NAPT Gold Pass giveaway valued at $10,000! There are not many up for grabs this year, so you won't want to miss out on this limited opportunity to win one just by listening to the PokerNews Podcast and MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews.

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
02:32 | GGPoker’s Olive Branch Initiative
10:40 | Monarch’s heater
11:40 | Does it count as a cash game pot?
12:32 | $11 million pot vs Alex Foxen
14:54 | $12.7 million pot vs Bjorn Li
20:23 | Is it the largest “cash” pot in history?
25:00 | Clyde “Snack Attack” Gaskins big winner
28:25 | Ike Haxton breaks Triton curse to win first title
31:15 | Nacho Barbero defeats Phil Ivey heads up
32:10 | Christoph Vogelsang wins Main Event
33:55 | Kristen Foxen becomes No. 1 on Women’s All-Time List 
38:15 | Chadd Beatty wins RGPS Grand Prix Pennsylvania Main Event 
40:55 | Last Chance to qualify for a FREE Seat in the World Tournament of Slots

In the 909th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz wrap up coverage of the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by highlighting Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, who not only won the 2025 WSOP Main Event for $10 million but was also snap-inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. It was a historic summer for The Grinder, and the crew gave him his just deserts. 

They then talk about Shaun Deeb winning the WSOP Player of the Year for a second time, numbers from the summer, and late bracelet winners, including Andrew Ostapchenko, Daniel Zack, and Chad Eveslage. They also share final results from this year's 25K Fantasy Draft as well as the PokerNews Podcast draft involving Christina Gollins and Joey Ingram.

Meanwhile, news out of Las Vegas indicates poker chips can no longer be redeemed across competing properties, and there's a great high hand promotion at the Planet Hollywood Poker Room that players should know about. From there, it's over to the Venetian, including a big hand with Patrick Leonard from Venetian Poker Live, as well as Nico Betbese winning the WPT Venetian for $706K.

Finally, an update of all things PokerStars, including them parting ways with Barny Boatman, Silver Passes, Women's Summer Festival, and a look ahead to the EPT Barcelona.

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every week on Thursdays at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:36 | Post-WSOP hangover
02:10 | Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi wins WSOP Main Event
05:10 | Winner interview w/ Michael Mizrachi
08:02 | Mama Grinder on the rail
08:26 | The Grinder inducted into Poker Hall of Fame
12:19 | Numbers from the 2025 WSOP
17:30 | Shaun Deeb wins 2025 WSOP POY
21:05 | Andrew Ostapchenko claims first bracelet
22:35 | Chad Eveslage captures fourth gold bracelet
23:28 | Daniel Zack also wins fourth bracelet
24:59 | 25K Fantasy & PokerNews Fantasy results
29:25 | High Hand promotion at Planet Hollywood
30:54 | Poker chip change-up in Las Vegas
32:25 | Heated hand from Venetian Poker Live
40:02 | Nico Betbese wins WPT Venetian for $706K
40:25 | Barny Boatman & PokerStars part ways
42:55 | Silver Passes to NAPT
45:08 | A look ahead to EPT Barcelona
45:33 | PokerStars Women’s Summer Festival

In the 908th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are joined by 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Jamie Gold to wrap up the best and worst stories from the 2025 WSOP! That includes taking a look at attendance, offering up some fun facts, and honoring Leo Margets becoming the first woman since Barbara Enright 30 years ago to make the WSOP Main Event final table!

They then reexamine big stories such as the alleged chip dumping between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll to win an extra $1 million in the Millionaire Maker, the cancelled online bracelet event, Benny Glaser winning three bracelets, and big winners from the 2025 Wynn Summer Classic.

They also debate the pros and (many) cons of both Martin Kabrhel and Will Kassouf with Jamie Gold, the O.G. of speech play, offering his thoughts on the most dynamic duo from the 2025 WSOP. It's a take you might not expect. 

Finally, see an interview with Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, the winner of the 2025 WSOP Main Event and most recent inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame.

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every week on Thursdays at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:20 | Jamie Gold joins the show
01:10 | Attendance up or down?
09:19 | Leo Margets becomes 1st woman to make ME final table in 30 years
13:21 | Interview w/ Leo Margets
14:35 | Millionaire Maker alleged chip dumping
18:54 | Martin Kabrhel becomes a breakout star
23:00 | Examples of Kabrhel & Kassouf behavior
34:55 | Poll: What do you think of Will Kassouf?
36:45 | Kenny Hallaert slays the WSOP Main Event
37:25 | Chad sits between Martin Kabrhel & Will Kassouf
37:50 | Remember the WSOP Online cancelled event?
41:43 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App
42:26 | Benny Glaser wins three bracelets at the 2025 WSOP
47:37 | Winner interview with 2025 WSOP Main Event champ Michael Mizrachi
45:50 | Winners from the 2025 Wynn Summer Classic
49:35 | Winner interview with 2025 Wynn Summer Classic champ Michael Sklenicka
52:45 | What’s Jamie Gold been up to this summer?

In the 907th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are joined by PokerNews Pennsylvania Ambassador Keith Becker at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to discuss the latest news and highlights from the World Series of Poker (WSOP), including how a gold bracelet from 2011 found its way onto eBay, where it sold to an unknown buyer. As it happens, Chad knows the original owner of the bracelet, so he reached out and got the full scoop. It's an intriguing story you don't want to miss.

Plus, Chad talks to Nick Schulman, who was this year's inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame, and the crew discusses the 2025 WSOP Main Event bubble along with Josh Reichard's impressive call on it. Other stories include why a player went off-the-rails tilt crazy, the return of the WSOP Paradise from Dec. 4-18, and a huge $330K pot from the recent Venetian Poker Live $100/$200 NLH cash game.

Finally, Chad did a joint interview from the floor of the WSOP with the WSOP Free-to-Play App Marketing Director Nimrod Avron & Ambassador Samantha Abernathy, the latter of whom recently had her avatar debut on the app! Get a look at what it looks like, along with all the latest from the WSOP Free-to-Play app!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to show
01:18 | WSOP bracelet appears on eBay
04:36 | Matt Jarvis tells story of how he lost bracelet
13:30 | Keith’s alarm goes off
13:52 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App
15:10 | Poker Hall of Fame Inductee
18:16 | Interview w/ Nick Schulman
19:35 | WSOP Main Event Bubble
20:50 | Video of Bubble Hand
22:15 | Video of Flip Out for $30K Bubble Prize
24:25 | Does the bubble prize compromise event like ClubWPT Gold?
28:40 | Josh Reichard makes world-class call for tournament life on bubble
29:47 | Interview w/ Josh Reichard
30:48 | Player tilts hardcore
33:10 | WSOP Paradise returns Dec. 4-18
37:15 | Interview w/ Nimrod Avron & Samantha Abernathy
40:16 | Huge $330K pot on Venetian Poker Live

In the 906th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are back at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to discuss the latest news and highlights from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), including Daniel Negreanu suggesting that poker players shouldn't hesitate to call the clock on other slow-acting players.

Other stories include Will Kassouf being back in the poker spotlight, for better or worse, as well as how the PokerNews Podcast crew did in the 2025 WSOP Main Event. Hint: Kyna, who is now representing Tilted Compass, did an interview with Jeff Platt while Chad got pulled up on the PokerGO live stream. They also highlight Shaun Deeb capturing his seventh bracelet and setting himself up to win POY, Nick Ahmadi taking down the PokerNews Deepstack Championship, PokerGO founder Cary Katz claiming his first bracelet, and Chris Moneymaker winning another Moneymaker Tour title.

Finally, Maria Ho talks about releasing Pokerriculum (viewers/listeners have a chance to win a free copy of the game), and an update on the PokerNews Podcast Fantasy League between Mike, Chad/Kyna, Joey Ingram, and Christina Gollins.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:29 | WSOP Main Event numbers
04:01 | Daniel Negreanu calls for normalizing the clock
06:23 | Should shot clocks be added to more tournaments?
08:49 | Will Kassouf back in the headlines
09:36 | Kassouf tanks for 10 minutes with second nuts
10:44 | Video of Kassouf’s speech play
12:51 | How did the PokerNews Podcast crew do in the Main Event?
13:16 | Kyna gets interview by Jeff Platt
15:01 | Kyna’s new Tilted Compass hoodie
15:23 | Mike’s Main Event demise
18:00 | Chad shouts out PokerGO sponsors; Big Hands
21:45 | What would you do with this hand in the Main Event?
27:28 | Sponsor – WSOP Free-to-Play App
28:00 | Sponsor – WPT Global
29:25 | Shaun Deeb captures bracelet No. 7; new POY favorite
31:23 | Nick Ahmadi wins PokerNews Deepstack Championship
33:03 | PokerGO founder Cary Katz claims first bracelet
34:11 | Chris Moneymaker claims another Moneymaker Tour title
35:05 | Tilt actor Michael Madsen passes away
36:30 | Phil Hellmuth’s Michael Madsen story
37:48 | Maria Ho’s Pokerriculum
39:00 | Maria Ho talks Pokerriculum
41:00 | PokerNews Podcast Fantasy Poker update

In the 905th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Rec Poker's Jim Reid at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to discuss the latest news and highlights from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), including Martin Kabrhel, who topped a massive field in the Mini Main Event to claim his fourth gold bracelet. Love him or hate him, poker's newest villain/hero is consistent and seemingly here to stay!

Then learn what Daniel Negreanu had to say about the alledged chip dumping that occurred between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll in the 2025 WSOP Millionaire Maker tournament, David Lappin's critical Op-Ed of Negreanu's take, and a couple of wild hands including Barstool Mintzy's bad beat and the unbelievable end to the 2025 Wynn Summer Classic Championship.

The hosts then take a look at some of the notable players who fell on Day 1 of the 2025 WSOP Main Event, including Chris Moneymaker and Faraz Jaka, before highlighting some recent bracelet winners in Michael Wang and Aaron Kupin. Maria Ho then talks about releasing Pokerriculum, and viewers/listeners have a chance to win a free copy of the game.

Chad then remembers Eric “Goldy” Goldstein, who passed away unexpectedly, before Jim Reid shares what Rec Poker is all about.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:19 | Rec Poker’s Jim Reid joins the show
01:29 | Martin Kabrhel takes over WSOP POY after bracelet win
03:28 | Kabrhel’s antics same as ever in Mini Main Event
07:47 | Kabrhel’s penalty
14:45 | Kabrhel’s winning hand
16:30 | Negreanu’s reaction to alleged WSOP chip dumping
25:30 | David Lappin’s critical Op-Ed
29:35 | Wild hand ends 2025 Wynn Summer Classic Championship
31:40 | Barstool Mintzy’s bad beat in the Mini Main Event
35:20 | 2025 WSOP Main Event Day 1 – Moneymaker & others fall
36:54 | Faraz Jaka busts with deuce-seven
39:11 | Remembering those who busted Day 1 of the Main Event
40:11 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App
40:49 | Michael Wang wins $10K PLO for $1.4 million
42:40 | Aaron Kupin claims first bracelet
43:33 | Maria Ho and friends release Pokerriculum
45:25 | Giveaway – Win a copy of Pokerriculum
45:55 | Remembering Eric “Goldy” Goldstein
48:35 | What is Rec Poker?

In the 904th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are joined by Grosvenor Poker Pro Jamie Nixon at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the latest from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP). That includes the WSOP's controversial decision regarding the alleged Millionaire Maker chip dumping between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll, which may or may not include lifetime bans. It's a lively debate that examines the situation from multiple angles, including the likely involvement of the Nevada Gaming Commission.

They then take a look at a controversial hand posted by Lexy Gavin-Mather where a dealer error that may have brought a much-needed seven out of the muck had the poker world talking. From there, the trio highlight the historic win by Shiina Okamoto, who successfully defended her Ladies Event title after finishing runner-up three years ago. She also had to put up with Phil Hellmuth Jr., for better or worse, as the crew debated. That wasn't the only historic win, as Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi won the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship for an unbelievable fourth time. Toss in the first gold bracelet won by Darren Elias, and there were some big winners to be celebrated.

Jamie Nixon then talks about Grosvenor Poker and the upcoming Goliath in Coventry, how his buddy is running a daily bracket of funny poker names, and then Chad explains why there's a giant cutout of Espen Jorstad's head on the set (Hint: it came from the recent GTOWizard party).

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:18 | Grosvenor Poker’s Jamie Nixon joins the show
00:56 | WSOP decision causes controversy
01:15 | Rumors of a lifetime ban
02:32 | What do you think of no bracelet being awarded?
05:26 | Did Nevada Gaming Commission get involved?
08:35 | People have been banned for far less
19:56 | Lexy Gavin-Mather’s controversial hand
20:18 | Video of the controversial hand – was the 7 in the muck?
28:38 | Shiina Okamoto defends Ladies Event title
30:46 | Phil Hellmuth makes an appearance
33:48 | Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi wins $50K PPC for fourth time
39:30 | Interview with Michael Mizrach
41:15 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App
41:45 | Darren Elias claims first gold bracelet
43:21 | Grosvenor Poker & upcoming Goliath 
51:40 | Bracket of wild & funny poker names
53:40 | Espen Jorstad & GTO Wizard

In the 903rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is joined by special fill-in cohosts Team PokerStars Pro Jennifer Shahade and Josh Abady of Play Live Melbourne to discuss the latest in the poker industry, including the latest on the alleged chip-dumping incident from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Millionaire Maker event. Winner Jesse Yaginuma did get paid the $1,000,000 bonus, but he and runner-up James Carroll are still awaiting a decision by WSOP officials on the regular prize money.

Another big story was Golden Nugget cancelling their $1 million guaranteed tournament, much to the dismay of several players, including Kyna England. The hosts discuss the decision and examine the larger concept of guarantees within the poker world. You'll then get highlights from a pair of Meet-Up Games (MUGs), including the PokerNews one at Planet Hollywood and the PokerStars one at Resorts World, where the first $5,300 Main Event seat to November's NAPT was awarded. See who the lucky winner was!

Next, get a sneak peek at the new show Hellmuth's Home Game presented by Poker Night in America (PNIA), a discussion on the state of poker in Australia, and a look ahead to the 2025 WSOP Main Event, which will kick off this week!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:05 | Cohosts Jennifer Shahade & Josh Abady
02:30 | What did you think of the alleged chip-dumping incident?
07:41 | Jesse Yaginuma paid $1,000,000 bonus
16:20 | Golden Nugget’s cancelled guarantee controversy
19:30 | Are there incentives aside from guarantees?
23:00 | Highlights from the PokerNews & PokerStars Meet-Up Games
27:12 | Sponsor – WSOP Free-to-Play App
27:51 | Aaron Cummings goes back-to-back in $1,500 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw
29:15 | Travis Erdman’s PokerNews hat
30:29 | Craig Savage takes down $500 NLH Freezeout for $229K
32:47 | Poker Night in America debuts Hellmuth’s Home Game
35:34 | Preview of Hellmuth’s Home Game
36:23 | Play Live Melbourne & the state of Australian poker
41:00 | Jennifer Shahade’s women's initiatives
45:20 | A look ahead to the 2025 NAPT Las Vegas
47:25 | 2025 WSOP Main Event about to get underway!

In the 902nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz do an emergency show to discuss the industry-shaking collusion controversy that stemmed from the heads-up match between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Millionaire Maker. Not only were seven-figure prizes up for grabs, but there was also a $1,000,000 bonus if Yaginuma were to win thanks to an outside promotion.

That fact made a big impact on what allegedly went down. Find out what happened, what fans and players are saying, and whether or not ClubWPT Gold will award the $1,000,000 bonus. Also, the WSOP did issue a statement and has yet to finalize the results of the tournament. What might happen next is anyone's guess, but Chad and Mike discuss some potential scenarios.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:20 | Collusion controversy in 2025 WSOP Millionaire Maker
00:40 | Mike’s take on the situation
02:22 | Polarizing reactions
03:56 | Backroom deals happen all the time
05:15 | Reviewing every single heads-up hand
06:22 | WSOP releases statement
08:42 | Controversial PLO hand
10:10 | ClubWPT Gold is a disruptor 
13:20 | What could happen next?
16:00 | Protecting the allure of the bracelet
19:04 | Examples of bracelets being bought
23:16 | Should the WSOP allow deal-making?
28:14 | ClubWPT Gold to award $1,000,000
31:50 | Need to protect against cheating
32:52 | Be patient with the WSOP

In the 901st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Kyna England are joined by PokerStars commentator James Hartigan at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the latest poker stories including a cheating scandal at the JokerStars poker room in Texas, the same room that former NFL star Adrian Peterson recently got into a fistfight. 

They also discuss Albert Ng and his continued firing in ladies event satellites, nasty comments from a recent article recognizing Pride Month, and recent winners from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) including Dylan Linde, Matthew Wantman, Darren Elias, and Benny Glaser, who set some records after capturing his third bracelet of the summer and eighth overall.

Other recent tournament winners include Tirza Sanders in the Venetian Ladies High Roller, Jesse Lonis at the Wynn Summer Classic, and Manuel Ferrari at the 2025 PokerStars Open Malaga €1,100 Main Event. Speaking of PokerStars, this weekend they're hosting a Meet-Up Game (MUG) at Resorts World in which they'll award the first seat into the 2025 NAPT, while PokerNews will host a MUG of our own this Friday starting at 8p PT at the new poker room inside Planet Hollywood. Get details on both in this episode.

Finally, the $50,000 Poker Players Championship is happening now. Prior to the event, Chad looked into what happened to the Chip Reese Trophy, and you might be surprised by what he found out.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:10 | PokerNews MUG at Planet Hollywood
02:07 | Cheating scandal at Texas poker room JokerStars
06:40 | Sponsor – WSOP Free-to-Play App
07:07 | Man under fire for continuing to play Ladies Event satellites
12:53 | Pride Month article elicits nasty comments
18:08 | RAISE LGBTQ+
19:13 | Benny Glaser wins third gold bracelet at 2025 WSOP
24:09 | Winner interview with Benny Glaser
25:38 | Adrian Mateos captures his fifth bracelet
27:17 | Dylan Linde takes down $50K PLO High Roller
29:26 | Winner interview with Dylan Linde
30:21 | Matthew Wantman & Darren Elias win online bracelets
31:11 | Tirza Sanders wins Venetian Ladies High Roller
32:17 | Jesse Lonis wins $25K High Roller at Wynn Summer Classic
33:22 | 2025 PokerStars Open Malaga
34:53 | Manuel Ferrari won €1,100 Main Event for €206,300
36:04 | PokerStars MUG at Resorts World
40:03 | $50,000 Poker Players Championship is underway
40:20 | The Chip Reese Trophy returns!

It's the milestone 900th episode of the PokerNews Podcast!

Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas, where they break down the recent viral video fist fight from a Texas poker room involving former NFL running back Adrian Peterson, highlight the upcoming Ladies Week, and discuss whether or not Daniel Negreanu is having a "good" summer at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Speaking of the WSOP, Phil Hellmuth got a political shoutout from Senator Ted Cruz, our fans showed their support for Martin Kabrhel in the comments of last week's episode, and a new segment of the "Chainsaw Report" featuring Allen Kessler. 

Guest Robert Jen, the world's greatest unknown WSOP historian, then goes one-on-one with Chad, offering fun and interesting trivia and stats involving 900 to keep in theme with the episode. Speaking of which, some of the biggest names in poker offered their support and congratulations to the PokerNews Podcast family on 900 episodes!

Finally, learn about recent tournament winners, including Seth Davies, Tyler Patterson, Brian Rast, and Jonathan Little; as well as, a look at Robbie Strazynski's recently-completed Mixed Game Festival XI.

Learn about all those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00  Welcome to the show
01:41  Former NFL star Adrian Peterson fight
05:53  Ladies Week
09:43  Is Daniel Negreanu having a good summer?
11:35  Hellmuth’s political shoutout
13:10  Martin Kabrhel comments
18:16  Allen “Chainsaw” Kessler
21:38  WSOP-related “900” stats w/ Robert Jen
38:49  WSOP Free to Play App
39:18  Congrats on 900 Episodes
39:55  Recent Tournament Winners
49:52  Mixed Game Festival XI

In the 917th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Ben Ludlow to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including a discussion on the future of poker following the failure of a provision that would've mitigated the concerning gambling tax implications of the Big Beautiful Bill. Is there still time to turn things around?

The trio then discusses some of Monarch's recent seven-figure heads-up matches, Phil Hellmuth issuing a $1,000,000 challenge, and recent tournament winners from the 888poker LIVE London, including Gang Wang, Aaron Barone, and Vivian Saliba.

Chad then sits down with the winner of PokerNews' World Tournament of Slots (WTOS) giveaway. Find out who will be headed to the Bahamas in October, where they'll have a shot at a million bucks and the opportunity to meet reigning World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi.

Finally, Chad reveals the latest code word for this year's NAPT Gold Pass giveaway valued at $10,000! There are not many up for grabs this year, so you won't want to miss out on this limited opportunity to win one just by listening to the PokerNews Podcast and MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews.

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:48 | The future of poker amid Big Beautiful Bill provision failure
12:25 | Monarch takes on Limitless & Foxen
15:43 | Video: Foxen puts Monarch to the test
20:08 | Hellmuth offers $1 million poker cash game challenge
22:40 | Hellmuth’s cash game statistics
26:10 | World Tournament of Slots giveaway winner
35:00 | Win a Silver Pass to 2025 NAPT Las Vegas
36:20 | Gang Wang wins 888poker LIVE London Main Event
37:52 | Aaron Barone wins 888poker LIVE London Ambassador Event 
38:10 | Vivian Saliba takes down £550 Big Shot 
39:20 | What nationalities are crushing poker nowadays?
42:00 | Japan Open Poker Tour (JOPT)
43:40 | 888poker XL Autumn Series runs Sept. 21-29