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09-21-2025 15:23 UTC-5

"This is so Embarrassment!" Poker’s Biggest Villain is Now Selling Hats & T-Shirts | PokerNews Podcast #916

Josh Noy

Level 20 : 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

In the 916th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Jesse Fullen to talk about the latest stories from the poker world, including Martin Kabrhel and his website selling merchandise bearing his trademark catchphrases such as "Not like that" and "Casino Royale."

From there, they recap the highly-publicized heads-up match between Barstool Nate and Dave Portnoy where the former made what some call the worst fold in poker history; take a look at the unique wedding photos from the Burning Man ceremony of Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov; and take a look at PokerNews' new The Rundown.

Among the tournament winners highlighted in this week's episode are Jeremy Becker, Chino Rheem, Joshua Gebissa, Liam Gannon, and Kathy Liebert. Other stories include a look at the WPT World Championship schedule, a fresh edition of New Vlogs on the Block, and how Joey from Love is Blind and his protein company FLŸTE made their way into Chad's life.

Finally, Chad reveals the details surrounding this year's NAPT Gold Pass giveaway valued at $10,000! There are not many up for grabs this year, so you won't want to miss out on this limited opportunity to win one just by listening to the PokerNews Podcast and MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews.

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09-21-2025 15:15 UTC-5

Break Time

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Josh Noy

Level 20 : 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

The seven remaining players have gone on a 15-minute break.

Action will resume with blinds of 15,000/30,000 and a 30,000 big blind ante.

Player	Chips	Progress
Richard Wilburn	1,140,000 50,000	50,000
Anthony Potis	875,000 115,000	115,000

Chadd Beatty	860,000 60,000	60,000

Zachary Gruneberg	775,000 205,000	205,000

Rob Gardner	525,000 45,000	45,000
Mark Brodsky	405,000 65,000	65,000
Christopher Coles	350,000 187,000	187,000

09-21-2025 15:11 UTC-5

Wilburn Keeps Climbing

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Josh Noy

Level 20 : 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Anthony Potis opened to 50,000 in the cutoff, finding calls from Richard Wilburn in the small blind and Rob Gardner in the big blind.

All three players checked the K♠5♣J♦ flop, and the dealer flipped over the 8♣ turn. Wilburn led out for 65,000, resulting in a fold from Gardner.

Potis called to the 4♦ river, and Wilburn counted out another lead. This time, the bet was 120,000. Potis took some time before sliding his cards into the much, and Wilburn increased his chip lead.

Player	Chips	Progress
Richard Wilburn	1,090,000 30,000	30,000
Anthony Potis	760,000 50,000	50,000

Rob Gardner	570,000 45,000	45,000

Tags: Anthony Potis Richard Wilburn Rob Gardner

09-21-2025 15:02 UTC-5

Gardner Makes a Move

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Josh Noy

Level 20 : 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Rob Gardner checked the 10♥10♠6♣ flop from the big blind, and Chadd Beatty slid out a bet of 40,000 in middle position.

Gardner took some time before raising to 110,000. Beatty asked for a look at his opponent's remaining stack, opting to slide his cards inito the muck. That allowed Gardner to collect the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chadd Beatty	920,000 100,000	100,000

Rob Gardner	615,000 217,000	217,000
Mark Brodsky	340,000 28,000	28,000

Tags: Rob Gardner Chadd Beatty

09-21-2025 14:54 UTC-5

Coles Leads the Turn

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Josh Noy

Level 20 : 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Zachary Gruneberg opened to 50,000 in the hijack, and Christopher Coles defended his big blind to see the 8♥2♥6♦ flop.

Both players declined to bet, and the dealer revealed the 7♦ turn.

Coles led out with a bet of 50,000, producing a quick fold from Gruneberg to take down the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Zachary Gruneberg	570,000 195,000	195,000

Christopher Coles	537,000 52,000	52,000

Tags: Christopher Coles Zachary Gruneberg

09-21-2025 14:46 UTC-5

Patrick Waters Eliminated in 8th Place ($3,472)

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Josh Noy

Level 20 : 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Patrick Waters moved all in for his last 110,000 in early position, and Chadd Beatty called on the button. Both blinds got out of the way, and the cards were turned up.

Patrick Waters: 6♠6♣ All in
Chadd Beatty: A♣A♥

Waters stood up after seeing Beatty's aces. The 7♥8♦Q♠7♣2♠ runout was no help, as Waters wished the table good luck on his way to the payout desk in eighth place.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chadd Beatty	1,020,000 255,000	255,000

Patrick Waters	Busted

Tags: Patrick Waters Chadd Beatty

09-21-2025 14:40 UTC-5

Wilburn Raises the River

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Josh Noy

Level 20 : 15,000/25,000, 25,000 ante

Richard Wilburn checked the 4♠9♠2♠ flop from the small blind, making the call after Christopher Coles fired a bet of 40,000 from the cutoff.

Wilburn checked again on the Q♥ turn, with Coles checking back. One last check from Wilburn followed the 5♣ river, and Coles slid out a bet of 100,000.

After taking some time, Wilburn check-raised to 220,000. The sent Coles into the tank, opting to lay his hand down as Wilburn moved over the million-chip mark.

Player	Chips	Progress
Richard Wilburn	1,060,000 435,000	435,000
Christopher Coles	485,000 195,000	195,000

Level: 20

Blinds: 15,000/25,000

Ante: 25,000

09-21-2025 14:32 UTC-5

Potis Fills Up

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Josh Noy

Level 19 : 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante

Chadd Beatty raised to 40,000 on the button, and Anthony Potis made the call in the small blind. Christopher Coles followed with a call in the big blind.

Potis and Coles checked the 10♥Q♦Q♣ flop, and Beatty continued for 40,000. Only Potis called to the 10♣ turn, where both players checked to the 8♥ river.

Another pair of checks led to showdown, with Potis turning over 10♦9♦ for a full house to take down the pot.