Michael Mizrachi to Quit Poker for Slots? | PokerNews Podcast #913
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In the 913th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway comes to you from the World Poker Tour (WPT) Cyprus Championship at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino. He caught up with the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi to find out what he's been up to since his big win, his future plans, and his upcoming trip to the Bahamas for the World Tournament of Slots (WToS).
Mizrachi is busy trying to win his seat in the exclusive event, which will only have 500 players compete for a $1,000,000 top prize. We're also excited to reveal that PokerNews will be giving away a seat to one lucky winner, with more details on that giveaway following soon!
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Chad then tosses it back to Las Vegas, where Mike Holtz is joined by two-time WSOP bracelet winner Eric "basebaldy" Baldwin to discuss one online site's controversial feature that allows players to pay to see hole cards, Matt Savage's polarizing tweet about the danger of misusing official poker terms, and the passing of Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland.
Chad then returns to discuss recent tournament winners, including Ilia Kitsbabahvili and Ludovic Geilich at the WPT Cyprus, as well as Shannon Shorr and Jake Cody at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO). Finally, Matt Savage gave Chad an exclusive by revealing one of the bounties at the upcoming WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star, and then Chad caught up with that player from the floor of the WPT Cyprus!
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the Show |
| 00:17 | Chad at WPT Cyprus |
| 01:37 | Poker Hall of Famer Jack McClelland passes away |
| 03:09 | Interview w/ Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi |
| 04:04 | What’s life like after winning the WSOP Main Event? |
| 04:47 | What was it like playing with Martin Kabrhel? |
| 06:20 | What is the World Tournament of Slots (WTos)? |
| 07:38 | Will Mama Grinder be in the Bahamas? |
| 09:40 | Win a WToS seat via PokerNews for a shot at $1M |
| 10:45 | Will you be at the WSOP Paradise? |
| 11:58 | Last year’s winner talks WToS victory |
| 13:00 | Mike Holtz & Eric “basebaldy” Baldwin join the show |
| 13:58 | Online Controversy – Thoughts on paying to see hole cards |
| 25:51 | Matt Savage “official poker terms” warning |
| 30:25 | Mike plays 2025 Arizona State Poker Championship |
| 39:42 | Matt Savage reveals a WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star bounty |
| 40:48 | Catching up with Stephen Song about being a bounty |
| 42:18 | Winners from the WPT Cyprus |
| 44:10 | WPT’s interview with Ilia Kitsbabahvili |
| 45:35 | Jake Cody wins 2025 SHRPO Championship |
| 46:44 | Shannon Shorr wins SHRPO $25K High Roller |
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