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Find Out Which Successful Poker Pro Has Been Detained By ICE; 2017 WSOP Champ Scott Blumstein Guest Hosts Jul 30, 2026

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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!

Are You Accidentally Giving Away These Poker Tells? | PokerNews Podcast #997 Jul 26, 2026

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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

Danny Tang & Punnat Punsri are the Titans Dominating Triton Poker Jul 25, 2026

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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.

Poker Player Hog-Tied and Robbed of $45K During WSOP Jul 23, 2026

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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.

Pig Racing and Poker at the California State Fair; Interview with the Winner of the PokerNews Cup Jul 21, 2026

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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."

Phillip "P3" Hellmuth III Says F*** the Markup Police; What was Phil Hellmuth Like as a Dad? Jul 19, 2026

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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.

The Traitors' Trishelle Cannatella Used to Date Which Poker Pro?! Jul 18, 2026

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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.

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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!

2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Set! Who'll Win $10,000,000? Jul 16, 2026

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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!

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Was Adding a Poker Shot Clock to WSOP Main Event Unfair to Players? Jul 14, 2026

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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!

Where Are They Now? 2006 WSOP's Paul Wasicka, Sabyl Cohen & Jon Friedberg Jul 12, 2026

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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!

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