PokerNews Podcast

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  Armed Robbery at Poker Tournament; James Hartigan's Top EPT Moments 20.08.2026 30min

  In the 1,003rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by PokerStars, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by longtime commentator James Hartigan at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. Ahead of EPT Barcelona, Hartigan shares some of his favorite memories from the European Poker Tour (EPT), including his debut at Deauville, being there for both of Vicky Coren's wins, and the rise of Adrian Mateos. Hartigan also shares his affinity for Barny Boatman, what it was like being at the 2010 armed robbery at the EPT Berlin, and much more. This is your chance to hear from one of the most respected commentators in poker history talk about legendary moments from the EPT!  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  01:00 | Favorite EPT moments 02:18 | Moment #1 – EPT Deauville 07:00 | Finding his way into poker 10:10 | James Hartigan's EPT debut 10:30 | Moment #2 – Victoria Coren's first win 11:17 | Moment #3 – EPT's first two-time champ 16:46 | Moment #4 – The genesis of Adrian Mateos 21:37 | Moment #5 – Barny Boatman's EPT victory 25:50 | Robbery at EPT Berlin
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  What Poker Players Won Millions of Dollars at the Venetian? Recapping the Summer Deepstack Championship 13.08.2026 33min

  In the 1,002nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, host Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are coming to you from a new location -- the Venetian Poker Live studio in Las Vegas! That's because they're doing a special episode devoted to all things Venetian, including a thorough recap of the Venetian Summer Deepstack Championship Series. Find out all about the numbers, including entries, prize pools, and overlays, and some of the bigger winners, both in terms of name recognition and six-figure scores. That includes Bruno Furth, Andrew Ostapchenko, and Jim Collopy. Oh, and Tony Miles also won a title. Did you know the former WSOP Main Event runner-up was on reality TV? Indeed, he was a competitor on American Ninja Warrior, and he even had a big prop bet against Shaun Deeb. Chad and Mike talk a bit about it, as well as some of the summer cash games on Venetian Poker Live. One big three-way hand involved Michael Mizrachi, Chino Rheem, and Isaac, while another sprang out of Joe's Game. See clips of both in this episode. Finally, Chad and Mike look back at Episode #1,000 and share some of their favorite moments from the special event. 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 00:34 | Coming to you from the Venetian 01:00 | Venetian Summer Deepstack Championship 01:50 | Summer Numbers 03:10 | Multiple title winners 05:00 | Six-Figure Winners 10:35 | Bruno Furth claims PLO title 11:14 | Overlord hats 11:42 | The Tale of Tony Miles 14:58 | A win for Jim Collopy 15:24 | MSPT Venetian events 18:04 | Venetian Poker Live cash game streams 19:22 | Chino Rheen vs. Grinder vs. Isaac 24:14 | Big Hand from Joe's Game 28:43 | Highlights from Episode 1,000
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  Wild 2026 WSOP Main Event Ride! Jason Koon Talks Poker Hall of Fame 07.08.2026 27min

  In the 1,001st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, host Chad Holloway is at the Horseshoe Las Vegas for the finale of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table! He takes you on a journey over all three days, from pregame interviews to one with the last player standing. In between, he caught up for an interview with Jason Koon, who was the sole inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and 2013 WSOP Main Event champ Ryan Riess, who made headlines after clapping back at a much-panned social media post by Jessica Vierling. What inspired Riess to chime in, and who does he want to see win the 2026 WSOP Main Event? Find out here. Plus, see the winning moment in real time as Chad was recording a bit when Lucas Jumalon ultimately defeated Lauri Saaskilahti. It was a magic moment that you won't want to miss. Oh, and a winner interview with Jumalon, the 2026 WSOP Main Event champ! 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 00:50 | WSOP Main Event Final Table Day 1 05:30 | Poker Hall of Fame 06:30 | Interview with Jason Koon 10:20 | WSOP Main Event Final Table Day 2 18:48 | Interview with Ryan Riess 22:35 | Final hand in real time 24:10 | Winner interview with Lucas Jumalon
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  Jeremy Ausmus Opens Up! Plus, WSOP Finalists Greg Mueller & Michael "Gags" Gagliano 03.08.2026 48min

  In the very special 1,000th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas in front of a live studio audience! While there, they welcome guest Jeremy Ausmus to the show to talk about his life as a high-stakes poker pro, his picks for the Poker Hall of Fame, his decision to start vlogging, and much more. Here's your chance to hear from one of the best in the game. They also welcome a pair of 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event finalists, who in the coming days will be competing for a $10,000,000 top prize! Greg "FBT" Mueller opens up about his life in poker and renewed excitement for the game, while BetMGM Poker Ambassador Michael "Gags" Gagliano shares what the past two weeks of downtime have been like, his famed poker schedule, and more. Finally, the crew was honored to welcome several former hosts and caretakers of the PokerNews Podcast to the stage, including Sarah Herring, Donnie Peters, and Kyna England, while also catching up with the likes of Jeff Platt, Remko Rinkema, Jesse Fullen, Connor Richards, Matt Hansen, and Brent Harrington. It's a celebratory episode, but also one that sets the stage for this week's 2026 WSOP finale! Don't miss it. 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 01:25 | PN Pod history 03:33 | Greg "FBT" Mueller 11:55 | Jeremy Ausmus 24:17 | Michael "Gags" Gagliano 33:03 | Sarah Herring 34:55 | Donnie Peters 37:03 | Kyna England 39:20 | Jesse Fullen, Matt Hansen & Remko 41:22 | Jeff Platt 42:41 | Connor Richards & Brent Harrington 44:38 | Shoutout to Chad's mom 45:21 | Final words
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  Solana's Impact On The 2026 World Series of Poker w/ Guest Vibhu Norby 02.08.2026 36min

  In the 999th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas and joined by Solana Chief Product Officer Vibhu Norby, who talks about Solana's collaboration with the World Series of Poker (WSOP).  This is the first time in 15 years that the WSOP broadcast has had a headline sponsor, and only the third in its 59-year history. How did it all come about? What does it mean for the future? Find out all of that and more in this episode. Also, the crew discusses the WSOP's decision to remove shot clocks from the Main Event final table, plus the controversy and subsequent resolution surrounding WSOP Circuit Online ring winners receiving a package to the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas.  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 00:20 | Vibhu Norby joins the show 00:47 | PokerNews Podcast Episode 1,000! 01:48 | Who is Vibhu Norby? 04:13 | Poker origin story 07:30 | Finalizing deal with WSOP 12:15 | Perfect for the Bahamas 15:30 | Solana Showdown Invitational 18:07 | WSOP Main Event winner pick 19:55 | No more shot clock 26:00 | WSOP Online Circuit rings 29:15 | A look ahead to WSOP Paradise 33:35 | Solana Breakpoint Nov. 15-17
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  Find Out Which Successful Poker Pro Has Been Detained By ICE; 2017 WSOP Champ Scott Blumstein Guest Hosts 30.07.2026 37min

  In the 998th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas and joined by 2017 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Scott Blumstein, who shares his thoughts on this year's WSOP Main Event final table. Who does he think will win? What advice does he have for them? And what does he have to share about his experience from nine years ago? The crew then discuss the ICE arrest of well-known poker pro Gal Yifrach, who you might recall won last year's PokerStars NAPT. He's still detained in a California facility, and what happens next is anyone's guess. From there, it's big plans for PokerNews Podcast Episode 1,000; the return of Bin Weng, complete with an interview from the Borgata; and recent tournament winners from the MSPT and RGPS. There's also a big discussion on episodes of the WSOP on ESPN, which weren't a hit in the ratings. What does the panel think? What could be done differently? Poker pro Matt Berkey weighed in with some historical context and thoughts. Finally, a happy 200th episode to our poker podcast friends over at The Chip Race! A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:27 | Scott Blumstein joins the show 01:00 | 1,000th Episode Live! 03:25 | Gal Yifrach arrested by ICE 07:21 | WSOP on ESPN 12:00 | Matt Berkey's Take 17:13 | WSOP Main Event viewers 18:30 | Bin Weng returns 21:28 | Interview w/ Bin Weng 25:24 | Baruch Fishman wins Borgata Almighty Stack 25:50 | Josh Reichard wins 3rd MSPT title 27:53 | RGPS Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship 28:23 | The Chip Race celebrates 200!
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  Are You Accidentally Giving Away These Poker Tells? | PokerNews Podcast #997 26.07.2026 35min

  In the 997th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas and joined by Nacho Cuesta of Master Poker Tells. Cuesta's greatest strength has always been the observation of patterns and details under pressure. For more than five years, he has systematically studied how decisions are physically executed in live poker. While much of modern poker study focused on solvers, ranges, and theoretical optimization, he has focused on a far less structured dimension: the physical execution of actions. In live poker, the mind decides. The body executes. And when cognitive load increases, repeatable patterns appear. That is where micro tells and macro tells are born. Not since Mike Caro, the "Mad Genius of Poker," has there been someone so devoted to live tells in poker. In this episode, he offers a trio of hands that really drives the point home. Master Poker Tells highlights "74 Unique Poker Tells Most Elite Players Still Don't Recognize." They have been validated as universal tells across six categories: *10 Check Tells *20 Betting Tells *13 Eye Tells *10 Verbal Tells *11 Body Language Tells *10 All-In Tells A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:26 | Nacho Cuesta joins the show 01:17 | What is Master Poker Tells? 04:43 | A focus on live tells 10:00 | Different types of tells 10:48 | Hand #1 – WSOP Europe Final Table 12:50 | Hand #2 – 2026 WSOP Final Table 16:22 | Hand #3 – Seth Davies Heads-Up at Triton 23:00 | Poker Tell – The Perfect Pyramid 24:46 | Sunglasses at the table 28:00 | Natural talent vs study 32:53 | Master Poker Tells is for everyone
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  Danny Tang & Punnat Punsri are the Titans Dominating Triton Poker 25.07.2026 14min

  In the 996th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway sat down with Punnat Punsri and Danny Tang, two titans on Triton Poker. Both have had a ton of success on the high-stakes tour, and they offer fans a glimpse into that world. From Tang's recent $3.5 million win in Montenegro to winning a WSOP gold bracelet, and Punsri's 2025 GPI Player of the Year win to his recent Peak Humanity Charity Poker Event in conjunction with Henry Kilbane and the CSOP. The duo covers plenty of ground. Plus, what does the future hold for poker in the Asia-Pacific region? Is it possible the World Series of Poker will return? What's coming up for Triton Poker? Find out the answers to those questions and more in this episode featuring two of the game's best players. A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:17 | WSOP Store 01:20 | Winning Triton Montenegro for $3.5M 02:17 | How'd you become friends? 03:05 | What sets Triton Poker apart? 05:20 | Winning a WSOP bracelet 06:45 | Favorite poker players 08:15 | How has Triton impacted Asia-Pacific poker? 09:55 | WSOP in Asia-Pacific region? 10:48 | Peak Humanity Charity Event 13:15 | Upcoming Triton Events
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  Poker Player Hog-Tied and Robbed of $45K During WSOP 23.07.2026 36min

  In the 995th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow welcome Darren Rabinowitz to Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. Rabinowitz was fresh off winning his second gold bracelet by defeating Phil Hellmuth in heads-up play. The big story this week is that of Jared Griener, who was allegedly robbed by two masked men of $45,000 after cashing out from the WSOP. It's a wild tale that involved being hog-tied at his rental property, escaping to a neighbor's property, and two suspects captured on surveillance video. The quartet then wraps up the last bracelet winners from the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), including Alexander Kostritsyn and David Peters, takes a look at the Main Event final table, and the current 2026 WSOP Player of the Year standings. Finally, hear from Daniel Negreanu and Josh Arieh, who took down the 25K Fantasy League as a part of Team DNegs. A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:59 | Poker player Jared Griener robbed 03:30 | Footage of Jared's escape 11:45 | Darren Rabinowitz bests Phil Hellmuth 16:18 | Thoughts on state of Vegas poker 18:45 | 25K Fantasy results 21:42 | Negreanu + Arieh on big win 22:45 | Alexander Kostritsyn claims bracelet 24:10 | David Peters million-dollar score 28:33 | WSOP Player of the Year standings 34:20 | WSOP final table
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  Pig Racing and Poker at the California State Fair; Interview with the Winner of the PokerNews Cup 21.07.2026 14min

  In the 994th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway comes to you from the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Passport Season Finale at California's Thunder Valley Casino. That is where a special $400 buy-in, $250K GTD PokerNews Cup was held over the weekend. Not only did Chad play, but he also interviewed several of the players there, including one fresh off making a deep run in the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and another who won the first-ever major reentry tournament back in 2010. Chad then sat down with Thunder Valley Director of Poker Operations Ben Erwin to talk about the stop, followed by a chat with PokerNews Cup champ Peter Thao, who put on an impressive performance on his way to victory. Chad then headed with the PokerNews and RGPS crews to the California State Fair in Sacramento, where they had a little off-the-felt fun. That included betting on pig races, where Chad made it all the way to the finals and had his hopes riding on a little piggie named "Ace."  A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:45 | Share Your Story 02:30 | Winner of first-ever re-entry tournament 04:04 | Chad's bustout 04:47 | California State Fair 05:25 | Day 2 of PokerNews Cup 06:20 | Interview w/ Thunder Valley's Ben Erwin 10:10 | RGPS Expedition Season 10:38 | Interview w/ PokerNews Cup champ Peter Thao
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  Phillip "P3" Hellmuth III Says F*** the Markup Police; What was Phil Hellmuth Like as a Dad? 19.07.2026 24min

  In the 993rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by Phillip "P3" Hellmuth III at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas during the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP). The son of poker legend Phil Hellmuth talks about what it was like growing up with the "Poker Brat" as a dad, but also about his own journey to poker, which started relatively recently after he was laid off from a longtime banking job. Now, Hellmuth III has been busy studying, competing on Hellmuth's Home Game, and doing his best to rack up some results. P3 also talks about his father's controversial decision to encourage him to charge a 1.4 mark-up for the 2026 WSOP Main Event and the subsequent bet with Shaun Deeb. From there, Hellmuth III talks about his brother, Nick Hellmuth, the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS), and plays a round of 'Which Phil Is It?' right in the studio. A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:21 | Phillip Hellmuth III joins the show 00:55 | Growing up a Hellmuth 02:30 | What inspired you to try poker? 04:20 | Playing the RGPS 06:45 | Playing on Hellmuth's Home Game 10:40 | 1.4 markup for Main Event 13:50 | Phil Hellmuth as a father-in-law 14:35 | Brother Nick Hellmuth 17:34 | Which Phil is It? 22:20 | What's next for P3?
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  The Traitors' Trishelle Cannatella Used to Date Which Poker Pro?! 18.07.2026 36min

  In the 992nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Jeff Madsen are joined by reality TV superstar Trishelle Cannatella at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. Trishelle talks about her return to the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which included a deep run in the Millionaire Maker, winning The Traitors Season 2, and appearances on various reality TV programs such as celebrity wrestling with Hulk Hogan. She and Jeff also talk about their past, which included dating during the height of the poker boom, and what life was like back then. Whether you're a fan of Trishelle, poker, or reality TV, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Order your Think Jerky here! A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:24 | Jeff & Trishelle join the show 01:10 | Returning to poker 07:47 | How did you learn poker? 11:37 | Reality TV stories 13:12 | Wrestling with Hulk Hogan 15:45 | Being on The Traitors 23:26 | Which poker players would be good on Traitors? 25:20 | What happened to your poker reality show? 30:00 | Jeff & Trishelle's history 34:00 | What's next for Trishelle?
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  2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Set! Who'll Win $10,000,000? 16.07.2026 36min

  In the 991st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas to discuss the final table of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event! Just nine players remain in contention for the bracelet and $10,000,000 first-place prize, with 22-year-old Lucas Jumalon holding an unprecedented chip lead. Others at the final table include bracelet winners Michael "Gags" Gagliano & Greg "FBT" Mueller, while a plethora of big names just missed out, including Will Givens, Todd Brunson, Shaun Deeb, and former champ Hossein Ensan. The hosts offer their thoughts and predictions on how they think the final table will play out, plus talk about Maurice Hawkins falling just short of a bracelet yet again, and the return of Michael Rocco from the farm! Order your Think Jerky here! A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:28 | Main Event Final Table 02:20 | Maurice Hawkins denied 04:10 | Michael Rocco back from the farm 06:25 | Greg Mueller's inspiring return 13:30 | Final Table facts 14:05 | Malcolm Trayner's demise 16:20 | Big names fall 21:20 | Hossein Ensan's run ends 23:11 | Video: Players at the Final Table 29:20 | Predictions
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  Was Adding a Poker Shot Clock to WSOP Main Event Unfair to Players? 14.07.2026 39min

  In the 990th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are at Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas, where they are joined by special guest cohost Remko Rinkema. The crew discusses the impromptu introduction of poker shot clocks on Day 7 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. It was an unexpected development implemented after a 15-minute tank by Loren Klein on Day 6, and while it was technically allowed by Rule 80, a lot of players took issue with it, such as Chris Brewer and Patrick "Pads" Leonard. However, some players came out in support of it, such as Shaun Deeb, who was still in the tournament. Speaking of Pads, some thought he wasn't getting the airtime he deserved during his deep run in the Main Event. Was he blacklisted, or was it just bad luck? Chad then talks about live reporting on Jamie Dwan winning the $50K High Roller event over a stacked final table that included Daniel Negreanu, Bryn Kenney, and Kristen Foxen. Finally, Remko talks about PokerGO's He Brought $1,000,000 to the Biggest Poker Game of His Life video featuring Andrew "Ace" Pacheco, his new podcast, and other upcoming PokerGO plans. Oh, and did we mention that Chad is headed to California's Thunder Valley Casino this weekend for the $400 buy-in, $250K GTD PokerNews Cup as part of the RGPS Passport Season Finale?  A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 01:30 | Shot Clocks in WSOP Main Event 15:42 | Shaun Deeb reacts 18:54 | Patrick "Pads" Leonard 27:41 | Jamie Dwan wins $50K High Roller 32:13 | PokerGO Projects 34:52 | PokerNews Cup 36:19 | Giveaway winners
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  Where Are They Now? 2006 WSOP's Paul Wasicka, Sabyl Cohen & Jon Friedberg 12.07.2026 32min

  In the 989th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway honors the 20th anniversary of the 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by chatting with a trio of players who made a name for themselves that year.  That includes Paul Wasicka, who finished runner-up to Jamie Gold in the 2006 WSOP Main Event and, a year later, went on to win the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. What has the former young gun, who doesn't play much serious poker anymore, been up to over the past two decades? Find out here. Likewise, Sabyl Cohen Landrum finished 56th in the 2006 WSOP Main Event, making her the last woman standing by outlasting Annie Duke. ESPN captured it and vaulted her to temporary "Poker Boom" fame, but what is life like for her now? Finally, Chad caught up with Jon Friedberg, who topped a then-record 2,891-player field to win a $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $526K and a gold bracelet. Friedberg has gone on to become a major player on the poker operator side of things with Poker Atlas, and part of that success stems from his big bracelet win. Learn more about his story in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 | Paul Wasicka joins the show 04:09 | Height of the Poker Boom 06:03 | Playing the 2006 WSOP Main Event 07:41 | Battling Jamie Gold 10:30 | Winning the NBC National Heads-Up Championship 17:21 | Sabyl Cohen Landrum joins the show 18:00 | 2006 WSOP Main Event Last Woman Standing 23:35 | BARGE 26:03 | RGPS Passport Season Finale 27:20 | Jon Friedberg joins the show 30:08 | A life-changing score
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  Can You Be "Player of the Year" Even if You Lose Millions of Dollars? 11.07.2026 36min

  In the 988th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway is joined by Mike Holtz and Ben Ludlow at Level 9 Studio with special guest Ryan Depaulo to talk about the latest from the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. That includes the money bubble bursting and none other than 2003 WSOP Main Event champ Chris Moneymaker being a part of it. See what went down and the aftermath yourself. The crew then talks about the debate surrounding whether or not a player should have to be profitable in order to win WSOP Player of the Year. It's a heated debate between Shaun Deeb and Phil Hellmuth, with Daniel Negreanu and others weighing in. Other stories include a streaker at the WSOP, Martin Kabrhel's antics, WSOP POY update, and a player who built up a big stack in the Main Event and then decided to abandon it while he went to South Point casino to play $1-$3 NLH and watch a movie. Finally, Chad previews the upcoming $400 buy-in, $250K GTD PokerNews Cup at the RGPS Thunder Valley. A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:17 | Ryan Depaulo joins the show 00:52 | The WSOP Streaker 02:28 | Player of the Year debate 03:54 | Hellmuth vs. Deeb 10:40 | WSOP POY Leaderboard 18:00 | Martin Kabrhel circus 23:10 | WSOP Main Event update 23:37 | Bubble Hands 26:13 | Chris Moneymaker bubble boy 30:00 | Player abandons stack 34:16 | RGPS Thunder Valley
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  Moving Day in the 2026 WSOP Main Event w/ Guest Katie Lindsay 09.07.2026 36min

  In the 987th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway is joined by Mike Holtz and Ben Ludlow are joined at Level 9 Studio by Katie Lindsay to talk the latest from the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. The numbers are in, and the field did surpass the 9,000-player mark. What does that mean for the prize pool and payouts? Find out here. Plus, Mike and Ben are both still heading into Day 3. Can they walk about with some money? Katie then shares details on her Main Event experience and why she used to shed tears every time she busted.  From there, see big hands played by Jennifer Tilly and Ben Mintz (AKA Barstool Mintzy), learn about PokerNews MyPlayers, and get a preview of the upcoming $400 buy-in, $250K GTD PokerNews Cup at the RGPS Thunder Valley. A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 | Katie Lindsay is here! 01:03 | WSOP Main Event runs 03:25 | Mike's fun table 12:31 | The numbers are in! 14:57 | Prize Pool + Payouts 18:05 | Which payouts do you prefer? 21:47 | Mintzy's bustout 28:17 | Tilly's straight flush 30:00 | PokerNews MyPlayers 30:20 | PokerNews Cup 31:40 | What's next for Katie?
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  Texas Poker is About to Change Forever as Doug Polk Departs The Lodge 07.07.2026 35min

  In the 986th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway is joined by Mike Holtz and Ben Ludlow at Level 9 Studio by poker pro Jordan Westmorland to talk about the latest from the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP). That includes the $10,000 Main Event being in full swing, albeit with slightly fewer players than in past years. Will the field crack 9,000 players? Also, how did Jordan, Mike, and Ben, who got to play at the feature table with Daniel Negreanu, do in poker's premier tournament? Along those lines, the WSOP is back on ESPN, or at least the app, and not everyone is happy about that.  In non-WSOP news, there was a big development in the Texas poker scene as Doug Polk unexpectedly announced that he would be stepping away from The Lodge's core business. What might this mean for Texas poker? The crew discusses. In other news, Doron Ziony shared details on both the upcoming WSOP Circuit stop in Malta and the Battle of Malta, a look ahead to the Borgata Summer Poker Open, and River Rat merch! A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:21 | Jordan Westmorland joins the show 01:12 | Doug Polk steps away from The Lodge 05:00 | WSOP Main Event update 10:49 | Ben vs. Negreanu 19:18 | WSOP on ESPN frustrations 25:00 | PokerNews MyPlayers feature 26:35 | Battle of Malta 28:30 | Think Jerky 30:11 | River Rat Merch 33:44 | Borgata Summer Poker Open
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  The Battle for Texas Poker: Ryan Crow Talks Future of TCH 05.07.2026 27min

  In the 985th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway is joined by Mike Holtz and Ben Ludlow at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), where they welcome Texas Card House (TCH) CEO Ryan Crow to the show. Crow sits down for an in-depth chat about the current state of Texas poker amid the recent raid at The Lodge and subsequent resolution. Where do things currently stand in the Lone Star State? Perhaps no one is better suited to answer that question than Crow, who also discusses the success of the first WSOP Circuit stop at TCH, as well as a look ahead to the next one. Finally, Crow shares details on the upcoming docuseries, The Battle for Texas Poker, which poker fans are sure to love. You'll get to see a couple of clips from the documentary, which will no doubt get you excited for what's to come. A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week in July during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 00:40 | Looking back on The Lodge raid 06:00 | Winning in court 07:31 | TCH's first WSOP Circuit stop 10:42 | The Battle for Texas Poker documentary 16:30 | Sneak Peek – The Battle for Texas Poker 23:50 | Fighting the good fight
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  What Do Women Poker Players Think About the 2026 WSOP? Kyna, Etay & Caitlin Comeskey Guest Star 04.07.2026 36min

  In the 984th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway is joined by Kyna England, Esther "Etay" Taylor, and Caitlin Comeskey at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas for a special women in poker episode! They talk about Skye Chen defeating Aubrey Williams to win the record-breaking WSOP Ladies Event, open bracelet wins for Kristen Foxen and Michelle Chin, and other women's events from about town at Wynn, Venetian, and more. Plus, Etay becomes an ambassador for BetMGM Poker, and Phil Hellmuth is donating $25,000 to juice a prize pool at Champions Club's upcoming Queens & Cards event. A new PokerNews Podcast drops four times a week during July and the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, 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 | Kyna, Etay & Caitlin join the show 01:00 | Caitlin is having a good summer 04:15 | WSOP Ladies Event 14:25 | Looking back at Kristen Foxen's 6th bracelet 17:05 | Michelle Chin wins open mixed event 20:40 | Amanda Baker victorious at Wynn 23:27 | Women winners at Venetian 24:25 | JJ Liu in Venetian Poker Live 26:11 | Shoutout Nancy Birnbaum 28:00 | Etay becomes BetMGM Ambassador 30:10 | PokerNews returning to Borgata 30:45 | WPT & Sherry Pluskota 31:42 | Queens and Cards w/ Phil Hellmuth