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Jun 25, 2025

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!

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

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Jun 25, 2025

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.

Tags: Kristopher Tong Mike Matusow

Jun 25, 2025

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.

Tags: Chad Eveslage Phil Ivey

Jun 25, 2025

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

Jun 25, 2025

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.

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

Jun 25, 2025

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

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Jun 25, 2025

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.

Jun 25, 2025

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.

Tags: Chris Hunichen David Funkhouser

Jun 25, 2025

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.