Is This the Biggest Failed Bluff in Poker History? | PokerNews Podcast #925
In the 925th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway is once again joined by Mike Holtz and Ben Ludlow at Level 9 Studios to talk the latest stories in the poker world. That includes the massive $1.3 million pot from a special episode of High Stakes Poker, one that saw Alan Keating try to execute a huge bluff. Was it a valiant effort or an ill-timed move?
The trio also offers their thoughts on the topic of "Should poker tournaments start earlier?", which was being discussed on social media by Seth Davies and Jason Koon. Speaking of the latter, you'll get to see highlights from 'All In with Jason Koon' from the 2025 PokerStars NAPT, as well as a look at Comedy Night with Joe "Stapes" Stapleton and RunGood Trivia Night with Boston Rob Mariano and Tyson Apostol of Survivor fame. Chad actually caught up with the two reality TV legends for a poker trivia game of his own.
In other NAPT news, Jeremy Ausmus beat quad aces with a Royal Flush, Nikolai Mamut defeated TJ Reid to win the NAPT PokerStars Open, and Stephen Chidwick, Cherish Andrews, and Raena Janes all took down titles. Finally, get a preview of upcoming stops, including the next Hendon Mob Championship in Cape Town and the RGPS Grand Prix San Diego
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the show |
| 00:53 | Alan Keating bluffs it off in $1.3M pot |
| 03:00 | Señor Tilt’s big pot on PokerGO |
| 07:00 | Alan Keating on HSP |
| 11:09 | Tournament start time debate |
| 23:35 | Royal Flush cooler for Jeremy Ausmus |
| 27:00 | All in with Jason Koon highlights |
| 30:38 | Comedy Night with Joe Stapleton |
| 32:47 | Highlights from Comedy Night |
| 33:47 | Trivia Night w/ Boston Rob & Tyson |
| 39:00 | Nikolai Mamut wins NAPT Las Vegas PS Open |
| 42:34 | Stephen Chidwick takes down NAPT $50k Super High Roller Win |
| 45:30 | Cherish Andrews wins NAPT Mystery Bounty |
| 47:20 | Raena Janes wins NAPT Ladies Event |
| 47:45 | Elaine Rawn wins NAPT Ladies High Roller |
| 48:18 | Hendon Mob Championship |
| 49:07 | RGPS Grand Prix San Diego |
| 50:55 | Shoutout to Kim |
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