PokerNews Podcast

In the 1,011th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by former poker pro John Andress, who is now the Head of Game Integrity for AceGuardian. As an expert in online poker security, Andress shares his expertise regarding the latest superuser scandal that rocked the poker community. Find out what folks like Andress are doing to combat cheaters, bots, and more. That then leads into a larger discussion regarding the responsibilities of online poker operators, existential threats to the industry, and the future of online poker. 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 01:08 | John Andress joins 05:20 | Latest Superuser incident 09:30 | Advancement of AI 15:47 | Open Source Detection 20:54 | Different operator standards 26:23 | Bots huge threat to online poker 30:20 | Lack of punishment 33:05 | What is the future of online poker? 38:44 | Mike Caro is coming!

In the 1,009th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by 888poker, Chad Holloway sits down with Albert Cheng, the Chief Growth Officer of Chess.com. Poker may experience a boom among chess players as a popular chess website with millions of daily users launched a poker site and training program. Gambit, launched by Chess.com, is a free-to-use poker software where players can play against bots, friends, and other online users. They can also be walked through the basics of the game, take poker strategy lessons, and track their poker stats. Gambit is specifically aimed at helping new players become introduced to the game without having to lose money or be pushed in-app purchases. "Here's what it is: a poker site built for learning," Chess.com Chief Growth Officer Albert Cheng said in a May blog post. "No real-money gambling. No rake. Just the parts of the chess playbook that have made it work for millions of people, applied to poker." Gambit, which is available on desktop as well as iOS and Android, will be immediately familiar to Chess.com users as the two share the same interface and graphics. 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 00:30 | Albert Cheng joins the show 01:11 | Who is Albert Cheng? 03:00 | Parallels between poker & chess 04:57 | How did you learn poker? 06:41 | How did Gambit come about? 10:10 | Not real money 16:30 | Getting new people into the game 19:09 | Alexandra Botez & the Gambit Cup 23:20 | Might other games be coming to Gambit? 25:30 | Quick hitter questions 27:00 | What can we do to grow poker? 28:25 | Grandmasters movie 29:40 | Hellmuth book giveaway

In the 1,007th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by Solana, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by the one and only Daniel Negreanu. He talks about a plethora of topics, including his upcoming baby, World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise, the WSOP Player of the Year race, slide dealing, Poker Hall of Fame, and what reality TV show he was almost on. This is your chance to hear DNeg's thoughts on some of the hottest topics in poker. 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 01:10 | Baby update 01:55 | WSOP Super Circuit Montreal 04:33 | Plans for WSOP Paradise 05:18 | WSOP Player of the Year 07:50 | Thoughts on Lucas Jumalon 10:40 | Playing on Hustler Casino Live 13:14 | Breaking down the hand versus Señor Tilt 18:44 | Poker Hall of Fame changes? 22:00 | Thoughts on Slide Dealing 25:57 | Negreanu on Reality TV show? 30:00 | Will vlogs return in the Bahamas? 31:35 | Kalshi Code "DNEGS" 32:50 | Negreanu's top poker players of all time

In the 1,005th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by WPT Global, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are back to talk the latest and greatest from the poker world. That includes a week full of High Stakes Poker live stream action, and some record-breaking pots played by the likes of Eric Wasserson, Texas Mike Moncek, and Andrew Robl. See two hands that set records for largest pots in the 20-year history of High Stakes Poker! Speaking of live streams, Daniel Negreanu ventured into the cash game streets by making his Hustler Casino Live (HCL) debut, where he played a fascinating hand against Sam "Señor Tilt" Kiki. From there, Mike and Chad discuss cheating in LA poker rooms and how a ban on phones has been suggested as a possible solution. But is that a good idea? Other stories include a look ahead to the WPT Seoul, recapping Talking Stick's 20th Annual Arizona State Poker Championship, winners from the EPT Barcelona, and remembering poker greats Pierre Neuville and Brent Carter. Check out those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast! 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 01:04 | High Stakes Poker live streams 03:00 | Biggest Pot in HSP history Part 1 07:04 | Biggest Pot in HSP history Part 2 16:37 | Negreanu's Hustler Casino Live debut 18:30 | Big hand played by DNegs 24:35 | Cheating in LA poker rooms 25:03 | Is a phone ban the answer? 29:45 | Sponsor – WPT Global 31:00 | Arizona State Poker Championship 34:17 | EPT Barcelona winners 36:20 | Remembering Pierre Neuville 37:15 | Brent Carter passes away

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

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

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

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

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