2025 World Series of Poker
It's the milestone 900th episode of the PokerNews Podcast!
Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas, where they break down the recent viral video fist fight from a Texas poker room involving former NFL running back Adrian Peterson, highlight the upcoming Ladies Week, and discuss whether or not Daniel Negreanu is having a "good" summer at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Speaking of the WSOP, Phil Hellmuth got a political shoutout from Senator Ted Cruz, our fans showed their support for Martin Kabrhel in the comments of last week's episode, and a new segment of the "Chainsaw Report" featuring Allen Kessler.
Guest Robert Jen, the world's greatest unknown WSOP historian, then goes one-on-one with Chad, offering fun and interesting trivia and stats involving 900 to keep in theme with the episode. Speaking of which, some of the biggest names in poker offered their support and congratulations to the PokerNews Podcast family on 900 episodes!
Finally, learn about recent tournament winners, including Seth Davies, Tyler Patterson, Brian Rast, and Jonathan Little; as well as, a look at Robbie Strazynski's recently-completed Mixed Game Festival XI
Learn about all those stories and more in the latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast!
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Many a pairing has turned out for the tag team, with plenty of pro-ams, but even more pro-pros.
Mike Matusow has teamed up with Sara Ralston as she searches for her first WSOP bracelet, and UK legend Tony Poulangeris has paired up with American counterpart James Bisson. Tiktok Star Bryce Hall has found himself a strong teammate in two-time bracelet winner Sam Soverel.
Plenty of mixed pairs have come out to play the event, such as PokerNews' own Rachel Kay Winter, along with husband Brian, as well as Kara Bigos and Champie Douglas. Tyler Boyer, too, is flying the PokerNews badge high with father Robert.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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32,400
32,400
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32,400 |
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28,000
28,000
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28,000 |
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18,100
18,100
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18,100 |
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17,500
17,500
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17,500 |
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11,600
11,600
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11,600 |
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8,000
8,000
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8,000 |
Level: 3
Blinds: 200/300
Ante: 300
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted | |
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Busted |
Ariel Gardet of Team Gardet opened up the action to 600. Etienne Silvadeoliveira of Team Berruel put in a three-bet to 2,000, which was cold called by Lindsey Mace of Team Mace and Gardet.
On a K♦4♠6♠ flop, Silvadeoliveira put in a continuation-bet of 2,500 when checked to, only for Mace to raise it up to 5,000. Only Silvadeoliveira made the call. Mace then led out on the 9♠ turn for 3,000, before snap-calling a raise to 8,000 from Silvadeoliveira.
She bet out again on the 7♦ river, for 5,000, before Silvadeoliveira shoved his remaining 13,000. Mace tanked, then folded.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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60,000 | |
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20,600 | |
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6,200 |