Event #66: $50,000 Poker Players Championship Day 2 | 2025 World Series of Poker

06-25-2025 14:15 UTC-8

NFL Star Adrian Peterson's Fist Fight in Texas Poker Room | PokerNews Podcast #900

Chad Holloway

Level 8

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000-8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 4000/6000 Ante, 2000-4000 Blinds

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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06-25-2025 14:11 UTC-8

Tong Takes One from Matusow

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Brett Slezak

Level 8

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000-8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 4000/6000 Ante, 2000-4000 Blinds

Omaha Hi-Lo

Kristopher Tong raised from the cutoff and Mike Matusow defended his big blind.

Matusow led on the Q♦J♠3♥ flop, Tong raised, and Matusow called.

On the 4♥ turn, Matusow check-called a bet from Tong.

The 2♦ river checked through as Matusow announced jacks-up which was no good against the A♠Q♥3♣2♣ of Tong who had a better two pair, and neither player made a low.

Player	Chips	Progress
Mike Matusow	575,000 31,000	31,000

Kristopher Tong	340,000 47,000	47,000

Tags: Kristopher Tong Mike Matusow

06-25-2025 14:09 UTC-8

Eveslage Drops Ivey to a Short Stack

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David Salituro

Level 8

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000-8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 4000/6000 Ante, 2000-4000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Chad Eveslage and Phil Ivey saw the turn on a board of 6♦9♣4♥9♦ when Eveslage led out for 35,000 from the big blind. Ivey called under the gun.

The river was the 5♦ and Eveslage bet another 60,000. Ivey spent several minutes in the tank before tossing in the chips to call, and Eveslage showed 10♦7♦ for a flush to win the pot as Ivey fell below 100,000.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chad Eveslage	580,000 45,000	45,000

Phil Ivey	90,000 126,000	126,000

Tags: Chad Eveslage Phil Ivey

06-25-2025 14:08 UTC-8

Glaser Honored for Joining Exclusive Poker Club

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Connor Richards

Level 8

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000-8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 4000/6000 Ante, 2000-4000 Blinds

Before Level 8 kicked off, Benny Glaser was honored for becoming the first poker player in 15 years to win eight WSOP bracelets in ten years. Phil Ivey, Doyle Brunson and Phil Hellmuth are among those who have achieved this feat.

Jack Effel awarded Glaser his eighth bracelet — his third of the summer — and said he hoped to award him many more in the future. Glaser thanked his supporters and held the eighth bracelet proudly as applause rang through the Horseshoe Events Center before heading back to his seat in the Poker Players Championship.

Tags: Benny Glaser Doyle Brunson Jack Effel Phil Hellmuth Phil Ivey

06-25-2025 14:07 UTC-8

Negreanu Takes from Mizrachi

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Ryan Lashmar

Level 8

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000-8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 4000/6000 Ante, 2000-4000 Blinds

Seven Card Stud

Daniel Negreanu: A♠3♣/A♥2♠6♠9♥/8♦
Michael Mizrachi: XxXx/10♠8♥2♦3♥/Xx

Daniel Negreanu was heads-up against Michael Mizrachi on seventh street with around 100,000 in the middle. Negreanu bet and Mizrachi called.

Negreanu revealed a pair of aces and Mizrachi mucked his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Mizrachi	775,000 45,000	45,000

Daniel Negreanu	605,000 60,000	60,000

Tags: Daniel Negreanu Michael Mizrachi

Level: 8

Limit Flop/Draw: 4,000-8,000, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Stud Games: 2,000 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 8,000 Completion, 8,000-16,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 4000/6000 Ante, 2000-4000 Blinds

06-25-2025 13:56 UTC-8

Assorted Chip Counts at Break

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David Salituro

Level 7

Limit Flop/Draw: 3,000-6,000, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,500 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 6,000 Completion, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 3000/4500 Ante, 1500-3000 Blinds

Player	Chips	Progress
Christopher Vitch	910,000 155,000	155,000

Mike Gorodinsky	853,000 72,000	72,000

Justin Liberto	825,000 20,000	20,000

Michael Mizrachi	820,000 170,000	170,000

Matt Glantz	803,000 123,000	123,000

Jeremy Ausmus	763,000 123,500	123,500

Maxx Coleman	720,000 1,500	1,500

Andrew Yeh	641,000 131,000	131,000

Alex Foxen	636,000 1,000	1,000

Erick Lindgren	620,000 60,000	60,000

Jon Kyte	606,000 93,500	93,500
Mike Matusow	606,000 81,000	81,000

Benny Glaser	595,000 165,000	165,000

Daniel Negreanu	545,000 165,000	165,000

Yosuke Miki	543,000 270,500	270,500
Chad Eveslage	535,000 3,500	3,500

Chris Hunichen	535,000 10,000	10,000

Maksim Pisarenko	532,000 246,000	246,000

David Funkhouser	518,000 58,000	58,000

Scott Seiver	507,000 23,000	23,000

Dario Sammartino	502,000 87,000	87,000

David Benyamine	480,000 76,500	76,500

Aaron Katz	479,000 34,000	34,000

Chris Brewer	420,000 120,000	120,000

Phil Hui	419,000 91,000	91,000

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06-25-2025 13:39 UTC-8

First Break

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David Salituro

Level 7

Limit Flop/Draw: 3,000-6,000, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,500 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 6,000 Completion, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 3000/4500 Ante, 1500-3000 Blinds

Players are going on the first 15-minute break of the day.

The field has grown to 98 entries so far, with 71 players remaining.

06-25-2025 13:38 UTC-8

Hunichen Gets Some Back from Funkhouser

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Brett Slezak

Level 7

Limit Flop/Draw: 3,000-6,000, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,500 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 6,000 Completion, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 3000/4500 Ante, 1500-3000 Blinds

2-7 Triple Draw

David Funkhouser raised from the button, Chris Hunichen three-bet from the small blind, and Funkhouser called.

Both drew two, and Hunichen check-called a bet from Funkhouser.

Hunichen still needed two while Funkhouser took one. Hunichen check-called another bet from Funkhouser.

Hunichen drew one on the end, and Funkhouser stood pat. Hunichen considered a lead but he checked and Funkhouser quickly checked behind. Hunichen tabled 9x7x6x3x2x which was good to drag the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Chris Hunichen	545,000 45,000	45,000

David Funkhouser	460,000 40,000	40,000

Tags: Chris Hunichen David Funkhouser

06-25-2025 13:37 UTC-8

Kalas Picks Off a Bluff From Mizrachi

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David Salituro

Level 7

Limit Flop/Draw: 3,000-6,000, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Stud Games: 1,500 Ante, 2,000 Bring-In, 6,000 Completion, 6,000-12,000 Limits
Pot-Limit & No-Limit: 3000/4500 Ante, 1500-3000 Blinds

No-Limit Hold'em

Kane Kalas raised to 8,500 in the hijack and Michael Mizrachi called in the big blind.

The flop came 9♦2♦5♠ and Kalas bet 15,500. Mizrachi called and the 4♣ turn was checked through.

Mizrachi led out for 25,000 on the J♥ river and Kalas called. Mizrachi showed Q♦8♦, but Kalas had 6♥5♥ for a pair of fives to win the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Mizrachi	650,000 250,000	250,000

Kane Kalas	310,000 54,000	54,000

Tags: Kane Kalas Michael Mizrachi