PokerNews Podcast

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

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

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?