button in SafariInstruction Card Dealt On Flop As WSOP 2026 Gets Underway | PokerNews Podcast #967
Guests
In the 967th 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 for the first official episode of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), which officially got underway with a rather strange hand in which an instruction card found its way onto the flop.
It was a funny start to the summer, which also kicked off with some smaller numbers across town, where the Wynn had an overlay. Is it a sign of things to come in Las Vegas, which has become increasingly more expensive? Speaking of the WSOP getting underway, Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi gave the ceremonial "Shuffle up and deal," while Martin Kabrhel is already up to his old antics.
The crew then made a bet on their favorite 25K Fantasy teams. The Lodge reopened in Texas, and Craig Welko claimed RGPS Player of the Year honors. Finally, Ray Kondler of Kondler & Associates came into the studio to share the latest on the current poker tax situation, while Robbie Strazynski dropped by to talk about his upcoming Mixed Game Festival XIV at Bellagio.
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 |
| 01:10 | Instruction card dealt on the flop |
| 02:25 | Low numbers on first day |
| 04:36 | Playing with Nikki Limo |
| 07:05 | Price of Las Vegas |
| 11:23 | Grinder gives “Shuffle Up & Deal” |
| 12:27 | Martin Kabrhel back at it |
| 16:00 | Favorite $25K Fantasy Teams |
| 19:00 | Ray Kondler on poker taxes |
| 28:00 | The Lodge reopens in Texas |
| 28:58 | Craig Welko wins RGPS POY |
| 30:07 | Robbie Strazynski talks Mixed Game Festival XIV |
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