What Can You Expect for the 2026 WSOP? Jeff Platt Shares All | PokerNews Podcast #942
In the 942nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are joined by Jeff Platt at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas. The quartet talks about Platt's new role with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and what all that entails.
Find out what all you can expect from the 2026 WSOP as the former cohost of the PokerNews Podcast talks about being a face of the brand, live viewer experience, storytelling, the Poker Hall of Fame, and much more. Plus, Platt shares some of his favorite WSOP moments that he's been a part of over the years, moments that include Doyle Brunson and Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi.
Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! Oh, and be sure to check out the audio version of the PokerNews Podcast that is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the show |
| 01:40 | New role with the WSOP |
| 04:43 | Being the face of a brand |
| 10:30 | WSOP Circuit to ramp up |
| 12:33 | Live viewer experience |
| 18:55 | Player storylines |
| 21:50 | Poker Hall of Fame |
| 25:46 | More leaderboards the better |
| 28:16 | Favorite WSOP moments |
| 33:00 | Creating buzz via storytelling |
| 34:18 | What should poker fans expect? |
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