Timestamps are as follows... (0:18:53): It's almost 2026 -- will professional gambling die due to the new tax law? Druff gives his strong opinion.... (1:19:04): IRS gives guidance fixing flaw in new law raising W-2g threshold -- new $2000 threshold will be the law on 1/1/26.... (1:34:44): Record-breaking $26k Super Main Event at WSOP Paradise is marred by various controversies.... (2:15:39): Ren Lin's "WSOP suspension" turns out to be a farce, as he is unbanned in time for WSOP Paradise.... ...
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of a full episode, we’re taking a well-timed step away from the table to recharge, reflect, and practice what we’re always preaching. On the show — especially in my One Outer — we talk a lot about the importance of balance, taking breaks, and enjoying life away from poker. This week, we’re finally taking our own advice. With the holidays here, we’re spending time with ...
In the 931st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz bring Christmas cheer to the poker world! The duo discusses the brutal slowroll from Eric Wasserson against Benny Glaser deep in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise Super Main Event, bracelet winners from the Bahamas, and their thoughts on Ren Lin being allowed back to play without even missing a single stop during his "indefinite" suspension. From there, it's over to Las Vegas to recap ...
I can't thank all of you enough for a great 2025! Merry Christmas, happy New Year and I'll see you in 2026.
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, we’ve got a full deck of conversations, strategy, and a little crossover fun. On Table Talk, Elle and I dive into the idea of multi-tabling and firing multiple bullets, plus break down some interesting Spotify stats that caught our attention. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky situation involving a player who discloses the contents of their hand—what’s allowed, what’s not, and how it should be handled. This week’s ...
In the 930th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Champion Scott Stewart at Level 9 Studios in Las Vegas. The trio offers an update regarding the home game fight between Maurice Hawkins and aggressor Eugene Castaneda, namely a warrant out for the latter. They then dissect the controversial hand played by Ryan Depaulo, Andre Moreira, and James Caputo in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise ...
What happens when a PhD scientist brings a data-driven mindset to the poker table?In this episode of the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast, we sit down with DrDadPoker — a Michigan-based poker streamer, biomedical researcher, and recent WSOP final table finisher. DrDad made an incredible top-5 run in the $600 WSOP PokerNews Deepstack Championship, cashing for around $85,000, and proving that brains + discipline can go a long way in poker.We dive deep into:How DrDad balances real-life research, fatherhood, and pokerHis PhD ...
Ducky and Donnie bring you up to date on the massive events at WSOP Paradise and the WPT World Championship.Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_PetersFollow Tim on Twitter: @Tim__DuckworthFollow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code PODCAST to receive $20 off your first year of a new annual subscription. Join today at PokerGO.com.Play ...
This week's hot topics: * Health Update & WPT Championship Dilemma: My body's not cooperating after a recent procedure. Will I even make it to the WPT Championship, or am I better off staying home? This decision could cost me big. * NFL Picks & Sharps vs. The Mouth: * My #1 Pick: Dallas Cowboys -5.5 – The sharps are against me, but I know they're wrong. Here's why! * My #2 Pick: New York Giants +2.5 – Betting against ...
This week on the Ante Up Poker Podcast, Joe and Elle welcome Michelle McGinn and Molly Brentlinger to the table: . We share laughs and insights, and then shift to a feel-good WPT moment where what could’ve been a disappointment turns into an unexpected $1,100 seat to the WPT Prime Championship. In Call the Floor, Elliott weighs in on a tricky spot involving a player whose hand is declared dead after exposing a card — and as always, his ruling ...
In the 929th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Hayley Hanna and Steven Jones, the latter having recently finished third place in Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2. He talks about that experience and what it's been like to become a reality TV show star. The crew then discusses recent developments in the home game fight between Maurice Hawkins and the aggressor Eugene Castaneda. That includes surveillance footage that shows both men going ...
Ducky and Donnie recap the PGT True Classic Rags to Riches series before diving into some poker drama and a jam-packed December schedule. Follow Donnie on Twitter: @Donnie_PetersFollow Tim on Twitter: @Tim__DuckworthFollow PokerGO on Twitter: @PokerGO Subscribe to PokerGO today to receive 24/7 access to the world’s largest poker content library, including the WSOP, High Stakes Poker, No Gamble, No Future, and more. Use the promo code PODCAST to receive $20 off your first year of a new annual subscription. ...
Welcome to Episode 184 of Mouthpiece Podcast! Join Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow as he breaks down his incredible sports betting streak, gears up for a major poker tournament, and delivers his unfiltered takes on the world. 🏈 **NFL DOMINATION & CONTROVERSIAL PICKS:** * **Unbelievable Record:** Mike's NFL betting record stands at a staggering 12-1! Hear how he went 3-0 last week and why his system is 'rolling.' * **Top Picks for the Week:** * **Houston Texans (+3.5) vs. Patriots:** Mike ...
Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow is FIRED UP! This week, the podcast is packed with explosive takes on the biggest stories in sports and poker. Mike holds nothing back as he dives into: 🏀 NBA Betting & Cheating Scandal: * Mike exposes the dark underbelly of rigged private poker games and the shocking NBA scandal. * He reveals how Chauncey Billups and others were caught, and why the NBA tried to cover it up. * Is Adam Silver doing enough? Mike ...
Welcome to Mouthpiece Episode 183 with Mike "The Mouth" Matusow! Mike dives deep into his rollercoaster week, including a significant poker loss and a triumphant comeback. Plus, shocking revelations about a roulette prediction app, fiery NFL rants, and MLB playoff heartbreak! 🔥 **Poker Madness & Comeback:** * Mike recounts losing $18,000, then dropping another $11,500 in a high-stakes mixed game at PokerGO Studio. * Hear the dramatic details of a crucial hand where Mike, down $5400, hit Aces to win ...
Welcome back to The Mouthpiece. This has been a ROUGH Thanksgiving week, and I'm not gonna lie, I'm going crazy! **My Painful Week:** * My recent medical procedure in Seattle was supposed to bring relief, but it's only made my pain WORSE. It's been a really, really rough 7-8 days, and I'm so frustrated. * This pain has kept me from playing poker for THREE WEEKS – the longest drought of my life! I even had to miss a live-stream ...
Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow is BACK with his fiery NFL Week 9 picks! He's putting it all on the line with a GUARANTEED bet and isn't holding back on why one team is destined to fall flat. **🏈 NFL Deep Dive:** * **Carolina Panthers:** The Mouth's TOP pick this week! Why he's going ALL IN on the Saints (+5.5) against the Panthers. Spoiler: Carolina's record as a favorite is HILARIOUSLY bad (0-10!). Get ready for some serious Panther roast! * ...
Mike 'The Mouth' Matusow is back, but not without some serious struggles. In this high-energy, unfiltered episode, Mike holds nothing back on his NFL picks, personal betting woes, and a raw update on his ongoing health battles. **🏈 NFL LOCKS & RANTS! 🏈** The Mouth lays down his top NFL picks of the week: Indianapolis Colts -6.5 and Denver Broncos +4. But that's just the start! He dives deep into why the 4-0 Eagles are 'frauds' and 'the worst 4-0 ...