In the 883rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz discuss Mike's  calling out his recent experience in a big tournament at Resorts World, one that involved bad dealers and an alleged poker cheating ring in Las Vegas. The video blew up with Patrick Leonard and others speaking up. Find out where things stand with an update straight from Mike. Chad also goes one-on-one for an exclusive interview with Phil Gordon, who gave his first poker interview in 12 years! The former "Poker Boom" star who won the 2004 WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star and hosted Celebrity Poker Showdown, reflects on winning his WPT title, shares what he's been up to the past decade, and remembers his good friend, the late Perry Friedman. The crew also discuss embattled Supreme Court attorney Tom Goldstein partying in Greece with Kevin Hart and big-name poker pros, Dan "Jungleman" Cates' BBC rap video, and winners from the 2025 Wynn Millions including Harrison Gimbel and Jesse Lonis. Oh, and a special shoutout to Jacki Burkhart on winning her first trophy in a heads-up event in Oregon.&nbsp; Finally, you can check out the latest installment of "New Vlogs on the Block" featuring Maurice Hawkins coaching (it's not even April Fools yet) and find out who won our backpack &amp; hoodie giveaway in conjunction with . The podcast is sponsored by the . Remember to use bonus code "POKERNEWS" if you download and play for an extra 1,000,000 in chips! A new PokerNews Podcast will drop weekly every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to  so you do not miss an episode! Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:11 | Welcome Kyna England &amp; Mike Holtz 00:19 | Here’s what’s coming up on 01:06 | Mike releases 10-minute video calling out Las Vegas cheats 05:00 | Mike catches a player ghosting&nbsp; 07:13 | Patrick Leonard agrees with Mike 09:13 | Why the way cards are dealt matters 10:25 | There should be no electronics on the table 12:19 | Jon Friedberg of Poker Atlas issues brief statement 13:50 | Choosing a winner in our Tilted Compass giveaway! 15:14 | Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) rebrands 17:00 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App 18:15 | Embattled Supreme Court attorney Tom Goldstein partied with Kevin Hart 21:07 | Dan “Jungleman” Cates now a rapper? 21:52 | What does his rap name “BBC” mean? 26:07 | Harrison Gimbel wins 2025 Wynn Millions for $455K 27:25 | 1993 WSOP Main Event champ Jim Bechtel final tables 28:49 | Jesse Lonis wins Wynn Million&nbsp; 29:10 | Jacki Burkhart gets her first trophy 29:58 | New Vlogs on the Block: Maurice Hawkins offers 1-on-1 training sessions 33:31 | Exclusive interview w/ Phil Gordon 33:50 | Welcome Phil Galfond 34:36 | Relearning the game with his sons 35:48 | What role does poker play in your life now? 36:27 | What are you up to these days? 37:01 | Looking back on the inaugural WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star in 2004 39:16 | Winning WPT title on a double elimination on final hand 40:48 | Poker fame and Celebrity Poker Showdown 44:15 | Winning the Ante Up for Africa charity event at the WSOP 45:58 | World Series of Rock, Paper, Scissors 47:25 | Winning a WPT and making WSOP Main Event final table 50:02 | The Tilt Boys &amp; remembering Perry Friedman 52:44 | Might we see you back in the poker world? 54:55 | Get on PokerNews Ambassador Kyle Anderson’s StakeKings Package

Mike Catches Player Ghosting & Calls Out Las Vegas Poker Cheating Ring

In the 909th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz & Kyna England 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

Is Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi the Best Poker Player in the World?

In the 910th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz discuss the wild hand involving Corey Eyring and Randy "3Coin" Sadler from The Lodge Live Stream in which the former was put to the ultimate test on the river for his entire net worth!

They then talk about Ian O'Hara making good and whether or not that should be celebrated, German streamer Jenzoou's extreme reaction to winning a $63k mystery bounty, and Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi battling Martin Kabrhel on Venetian Poker Live. Plus, the return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship and tournament wins by Sasha Sabbaghian in the $600 The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship, King at the latest Celebrity Poker Tour, and Mike Estes in the 2026 MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship, a tournament in which Chad took third place for $69k. 

The crew also reveals the winner in our Pokerriculum giveaway, and then announces a new giveaway for a Silver Pass to the upcoming PokerStars NAPT in Las Vegas. You'll also get a sneak peek at the latest Life Outside Poker Podcast featuring Abby Merk and see highlights from the 17th Annual Ante 4 Autism charity event. 

Finally, Chad and Kyna announce a brand new project - The MSPT Podcast Presented by PokerNews. That's right, the dynamic duo will be cohosting a brand new show that'll debut next week right here on 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![/game]

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:20 | Corey Eyring plays big hand for entire net worth
08:20 | Ian O’Hara makes good but inspires debate
14:20 | German streamer Jenzoou goes wild
17:00 | Mizrachi vs. Kabrhel on Venetian Poker Live
19:11 | $128K pot largest of the night + big winners & losers
20:49 | PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic Sept. 11-16
21:17 | National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns
26:27 | Sasha Sabbaghian wins $600 The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship
27:49 | Influencer “King” latest Celebrity Poker Tour champ 
31:14 | Chad took 3rd in Iowa for $69K
33:06 | Mike Estes wins MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship for $153,551
34:45 | Teresa the lucky dealer
35:20 | Debuting a new show – MSPT Podcast presented by PokerNews
38:08 | Preview of Life Outside Poker feat. Abby Merk
40:09 | Highlights from the Ante 4 Autism Charity Event
40:35 | Winner of Pokerriculum giveaway
42:20 | Silver Pass giveaway for the NAPT

PokerNews Podcast 910 FINAL V1

In the 911th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by special guest cohost Ben Ludlow to talk about all the latest poker news, gossip, and stories from the poker world. That includes diving into the bracket of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship, which was missing several big names like Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu. They offer their thoughts on some of the more interesting matchups as well as who they think might do well.

They then take a look at the legal troubles of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who was recently arrested and charged with illegal gambling, ClubWPT Gold acquiring Doug Polk's Upswing Poker, and the "beloved" Poker Palace closing in Las Vegas after more than 50 years in operation.

In the recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global, Kartik took down the GOLIATH PokerNews Cup title, Paul Worsley turned £200 into £316,640 in the 2025 Goliath, Joseph Osterbauer won RPT Jackpot Junction, Andrew Moreno claimed the RGPS Thunder Valley title, and Antonio Vargas was victorious in the MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship.

Finally, the crew shows some photos from Kyna England's recent adventure to the Cat Con in California. Speaking of Kyna, don't forget to check out her new show, MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews, which she is cohosting with Chad to talk all things Major Series of Poker: The Tour. The first episode is out 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![/game]

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:13 | Ben Ludlow joins as special co-host
03:30 | National Heads-Up Poker Championship
13:22 | Poker pros share their odds-on favorites
15:45 | Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested for illegal gambling
21:10 | ClubWPT Gold acquires Doug Polk’s Upswing Poker
25:50 | Poker Palace in Las Vegas shuttering on Oct. 1
31:16 | Recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global
31:30 | Kartik takes GOLIATH PokerNews Cup title
34:20 | Paul Worsley turns £200 into £316,640 in 2025 Goliath
35:50 | Joseph Osterbauer takes down RPT Jackpot Junction
37:50 | Andrew Moreno wins RGPS at Thunder Valley
41:22 | Antonio Vargas victorious in MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship
42:10 | MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews is out now!
45:30 | Kyna’s Cat Con adventure in California
47:40 | Kyna becomes Brand Ambassador for Tilted Compass

PN Pod 911 Audio

In the 912th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway comes to you from the Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino, which is currently hosting the World Poker Tour (WPT) Cyprus Championship. It's there that he caught up with Will Kassouf for an exclusive interview to discuss his controversial run in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, why he acts the way he does, and where things currently stand between him and the WSOP.

Chad also asks if he experienced any sort of mental health situation during the WSOP, or perhaps was influenced by any sort of substances, while also inquiring how Kassouf thinks he's perceived in the poker world. Spoiler Alert: he says he is the 'Donald Trump of poker.'

Chad then sat down with WPT commentator Tony Dunst, who bagged Day 1a of the $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship. The two Wisconsin boys talk about visiting Cyprus for the first time, sports, and what life is like nowadays for the debonair Dunst, who has now been with the WPT for 15 years!

These are two interviews that you don't want to miss!

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 from Cyprus
01:04 | Sitting down with the controversial Will Kassouf
02:00 | Have you learned from the WSOP?
06:00 | Feeling singled out by players & staff
08:35 | Were you in your right mind? Was there a mental health episode?
11:24 | How do you think you’re perceived by the poker world?
13:45 | Do Americans not like table talk?
15:19 | Where do things stand with you and the WSOP?
18:20 | Did you tip?
23:05 | Addressing the tanking issue
28:40 | Playing the WSOP Circuit Bratislava 
31:15 | Do you have upcoming playing plans?
33:00 | A Bay 101 Shooting Star?
36:00 | Kassouf’s thoughts on Martin Kabrhel
38:51 | WPT Cyprus at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino
39:27 | Kassouf’s big hand in the WPT Cyprus Championship
45:53 | Interview with the WPT’s Tony Dunst
49:31 | Dunst’s thoughts on Will Kassouf
51:18 | What were you doing back in Wisconsin?
54:20 | What’s life like for Tony Dunst?
58:45 | What remains on your poker bucket list?
1:01:15 | A look ahead to the WPT World Championship

Exclusive Interview w/ Will Kassouf, Self-Proclaimed ‘Donald Trump of Poker’ | PokerNews Podcast #912

In the 913th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway comes to you from the World Poker Tour (WPT) Cyprus Championship at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino. He caught up with the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi to find out what he's been up to since his big win, his future plans, and his upcoming trip to the Bahamas for the World Tournament of Slots (WToS). 

Mizrachi is busy trying to win his seat in the exclusive event, which will only have 500 players compete for a $1,000,000 top prize. And we're also excited to reveal that PokerNews will be giving away a seat to one lucky winner! Click here to learn more about the WToS.

Chad then tosses it back to Las Vegas, where Mike Holtz is joined by two-time WSOP bracelet winner Eric "basebaldy" Baldwin to discuss one online site's controversial feature that allows players to pay to see hole cards, Matt Savage's polarizing tweet about the danger of misusing official poker terms, and the passing of Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland.

Chad then returns to discuss recent tournament winners, including Ilia Kitsbabahvili and Ludovic Geilich at the WPT Cyprus, as well as Shannon Shorr and Jake Cody at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO). Finally, Matt Savage gave Chad an exclusive by revealing one of the bounties at the upcoming WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star, and then Chad caught up with that player from the floor of the WPT Cyprus!

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
00:17 | Chad at WPT Cyprus
01:37 | Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland passes away
03:09 | Interview w/ Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi
04:04 | What’s life like after winning the WSOP Main Event?
04:47 | What was it like playing with Martin Kabrhel?
06:20 | What is the World Tournament of Slots (WTos)?
07:38 | Will Mama Grinder be in the Bahamas?
09:40 | Win a WToS seat via PokerNews for a shot at $1M
10:45 | Will You be at the WSOP Paradise?
11:58 | Last year’s winner talks WToS victory
13:00 | Mike Holtz & Eric “basebaldy” Baldwin join the show
13:58 | Online Controversy – Thoughts on paying to see hole cards
25:51 | Matt Savage “official poker terms” warning
30:25 | Mike plays 2025 Arizona State Poker Championship
39:42 | Matt Savage reveals a WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star bounty
40:48 | Catching up with Stephen Song about being a bounty
42:18 | Winners from the WPT Cyprus
44:10 | WPT’s interview with Ilia Kitsbabahvili
45:35 | Jake Cody wins 2025 SHRPO Championship
46:44 | Shannon Shorr wins SHRPO $25K High Roller

Interview with WSOP Champ Michael Mizrachi, Who Wants to Win $1,000,000 Playing Slots

In the 914th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Hayley Hanna (AKA Vegas Hayls), who is fresh off finishing fourth in the 2025 Arizona State Poker Championship. The trio discusses the sudden rise of Monarch, who is Finnish poker pro Ossi Ketola. While at the Onyx Cup in Cyprus, he challenged both Norway's Kayhan Mokri and Dan "Jungleman" Cates to high-stakes heads-up matches, and when all was said and done, Monarch was down eight figures!

From there, they talk about recent tournament winners, including Brandon Mitchell taking down the 2025 Arizona State Poker Championship for $525K, Jennifer Shahade winning the Women's Summer Festival, and both Jesse Lonis and Jeremy Ausmus winning over in Europe. 

Other stories covered include the loss of Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland, a poker player robbed in Texas, Daniel Negreanu saying a Season 2 for Game of Gold is unlikely, and that goofball Nacho Barbero finishing another sponsorship opportunity.

Finally, remember PokerNews is giving away a seat in the World Tournament of Slots (WTOS). You could have an approximate one in 500 chance at a $1,000,000 top prize. Click here to learn more about the WToS.

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
00:15 Hayley Hanna joins the show
02:12 Who is Monarch?
07:14 Seven-figure heads-up matches against Jungleman
11:25 2025 Arizona State Poker Championship
18:57 Hayley’s bustout hand in 4th place
20:10 Brandon Mitchell wins title for $525K
21:45 Negreanu’s AMA; no Game of Gold S2?
25:45 Nacho Barbero finds new sponsorship
27:25 Texas poker player robbed after big score
30:30 World Tournament of Slots giveaway
33:52 Hyundong Lee wins WPT Prime Taiwan Championship 
34:23 PokerStars Ambassador Jennifer Shahade wins Women’s Summer Festival
35:25 Marcus Dieleman wins Onyx SHRS PLO Championship 
35:41 Daniel Rezaei wins $51K Onyx SHRS Championship 
36:00 Jesse Lonis topples Phil Ivey en route to $1,745,625 payday
38:05 Jeremy Ausmus banks €318,606 at 2025 PokerStars EPT Barcelona Festival
40:05 Remembering Jack McClelland

Who is Monarch, the Poker Player Who Lost $15,000,000?

In the 915th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are once again joined by Ben Ludlow to talk about the latest stories and highlights from the poker world. That includes back-to-back WSOP Ladies Event champ Shiina Okamoto, who was back to her winning ways after taking down the Women's Event at the recently-completed EPT Barcelona. Is it time to start mentioning her name when talking about the G.O.A.T.s of the game?

Speaking of the EPT Barcelona, David Coleman had four runner-up finishes there, while Thomas Eychenne took down the EPT Barcelona Main Event for €1,217,175. It was actually in that tournament that PokerNews spotted Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll, the two friends who caused quite the controversy over the summer in the WSOP Millionaire Maker, seated next to each other. Strange coincidence, that. 

From there, Chad offers highlights from his Wisconsin hangout with Phil Hellmuth, who then went ot New Hampshire for a "Beat the Champ" weekend that saw Brandon Cantu emerge victorious. Hellmuth also remembered the late, great Poker Hall of Fame tournament director Jack McClelland.

Speaking of winners, Grant Hinkle, Nick Rigby, and Maurice Hawkins all took down titles, which are recapped in this episode, and inspired Mike to share a Rigby story of his own. Also, a preview of the upcoming PokerGO Tour (PGT) Venetian Las Vegas Classic.

Finally, remember PokerNews is giving away a seat in the World Tournament of Slots (WTOS). You could have an approximate one in 500 chance at a $1,000,000 top prize.

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
00:10 | Ben Ludlow joins the show
01:00 | Shiina Okamoto wins EPT Barcelona Ladies Event
05:00 | Shiina Okamoto’s winning hand
05:50 | David Coleman four runner-up finishes
09:00 | What’s your favorite cheese?
10:33 | World Tournament of Slots giveaway
13:20 | Chad hangs out with Hellmuth in Wisconsin
16:16 | Hellmuth’s ‘Beat the Champ’ weekend in New Hampshire
19:07 | Highlight videos from Hellmuth’s ‘Beat the Champ’
22:31 | Phil Hellmuth remembers Jack McClelland
25:36 | James Anderson wins MSPT JACK Cleveland
27:20 | Thomas Eychenne wins EPT Barcelona Main Event for €1,217,175 
31:36 | Jesse Yaginuma & James Carroll get sat by each other  
35:00 | Grant Hinkle wins Oklahoma State Championship; First Winner in Six Years 
35:53 | Nick Rigby wins RunGood Grand Prix Caesars Southern Indiana 
36:20 | Mike’s Nick Rigby story
38:51 | Maurice Hawkins wins two rings at WSOP Circuit New Orleans
42:57 | PGT Venetian Classic features $1M Guaranteed Main Event 

Is Shiina Okamoto the G.O.A.T.? Plus, a Dirty Adventure with Hellmuth | PokerNews Podcast #915

In the 916th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Jesse Fullen to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including Martin Kabrhel and his website selling merchandise bearing his trademark catchphrases such as "Not like that" and "Casino Royale."

From there, they recap the highly-publicized heads-up match between Barstool Nate and Dave Portnoy where the former made what some call the worst fold in poker history; take a look at the unique wedding photos from the Burning Man ceremony of Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov; and take a look at PokerNews' new The Rundown.

Among the tournament winners highlighted in this week's episode are Jeremy Becker, Chino Rheem, Joshua Gebissa, Liam Gannon, and Kathy Liebert. Other stories include a look at the WPT World Championship schedule, a fresh edition of New Vlogs on the Block, and how Joey from Love is Blind and his protein company FLŸTE made their way into Chad's life.

Finally, Chad reveals the details surrounding 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
04:12 | Martin Kabrhel’s merchandise shop
08:21 | Barstool Nate vs. Dave Portnoy
13:58 | Worst fold in poker history?
19:01 | Barstool Nate reacts to result of heads-up match
21:35 | Igor Nurganov & Liv Boeree tie the knot at Burning Man
25:25 | Introducing PokerNews’ The Rundown
27:37 | Giveaway for a NAPT Gold Pass
30:09 | Winners from the PGT Bounty Blitz Series; Jeremy Becker crushes
31:06  | Chino Rheem claims a title
31:47 | Landon Tice binks Event #3
32:20 | Other winners include Sergio Aido, Jason Hickey & Sam Laskowitz  
32:50 | Former Footballer Joshua Gebissa wins first-ever Triton ONE Main Event for $975,225
35:56 | Professional bass fisherman reels in RGPS Tunica Main Event title
38:09 | Liam Gannon ships first WSOP Circuit ring
40:49 | Kathy Liebert wins Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza event
42:37 | FLŸTE Clear Whey Protein
43:19 | Joey from Love is Blind
45:55 | New Vlogs on the Block – Papa Poker
48:50 | World Poker Tour Championship schedule

"This is so Embarrassment!" Poker’s Biggest Villain is Now Selling Hats & T-Shirts

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

Is this the End of Poker in America? Here's Why the Future Looks Bleak | PokerNews Podcast #917

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

Do Poker Cheaters Deserves a Second Chance? | PokerNews Podcast #918

The PokerNews Podcast is a one-hour weekly show hosted by Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike “Brock Lesnar” Holtz. The show usually focuses on 3-4 of the hottest poker stories from the past week. Listen as our expert panel offers their take on the latest stories and gossip.

Mike Catches Player Ghosting & Calls Out Las Vegas Poker Cheating Ring

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