In the 899th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are joined by PokerStars Team Pro Maria Konnikova at Level 9 Studio to offer their thoughts on the most polarizing player at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Martin Kabrhel.
Do you love him? Hate him? Is he either good or bad for poker? What sort of antics has he been up to? What poker player called him a p***y? Find out as the hosts don't shy away from sharing their thoughts on the boisterous high roller.
Konnikova then talks about her upcoming book, hosting the Risky Business Podcast alongside Nate Silver, and what's going on over at PokerStars, including the upcoming NAPT and an emphasis on women's initiatives.
PokerStars Team Pro Maria Konnikova joins as a special co-host!
Also, learn about João Vieira winning $100K High Roller for his fourth bracelet and David “ODB” Baker taking down the $5K Seniors NLH for his fourth bracelet. Oh, and Michael Wang won a Wynn Summer Classic event for career-high $555K!
Finally, see highlights from “Miami” John Cernuto’s Celebration of Life, including a moving speech from his friend, Hollywood actor James Woods, and a look at the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame nominees. Find out who the crew thinks will get in and why.
Learn about all those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!
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Giorgio Calligaris opened to 50,000 from early position, and received a call from Constantin Erhan on the button, before Marios Zervoudis reached for chips to three-bet to 215,000.
There was a bit of confusion as Zervoudis wanted to three-bet more, but made a double-motion with his chips. There was a roughly five-minute delay, while the floor was called and the action was debated. The floor ruled that the three-bet to 215,000 stood. Calligaris called but Erhan folded.
The K♣10♠9♣ flop was checked through to the 10♦ turn, where Zervoudis fired out a bet of 180,000. Calligaris called.
The 4♦ river completed the board, and Zervoudis slid out a bet of 380,000. Calligaris didn't think for long before flicking in a calling chip.
Zervoudis hesitated to show his cards, and Calligaris immediately turned over 3♦3♠ for two pair, tens and threes, and started celebrating before Zervoudis had even revealed his hand.
Zervoudis smiled, and mucked, sending a huge pot to Calligaris.
