Mar 26, 2026
In the 948th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow are back to discuss a new theory involving what might be the real reason behind authorities investigating The Lodge in Texas. It focuses more on the financial side of things, specifically the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) as opposed to actual poker and alcohol. Could it be the real reason for the raid?
Plus, an update from The Lodge in which they made an unfortunate announcement that they would be closing for the foreseeable future and laying off their staff.
The trio then takes a look at the viral bustout hand at PokerStars Open Philadelphia, offers their thoughts on Triton Tempo, and watches Kelly Lucas slowroll Phil Hellmuth on an episode of Hellmuth's Home Game.
Finally, the crew discusses the passing of David Sklansky, the author of the game-changing book The Theory of Poker, and the complicated legacy he leaves behind.
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00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:50 | How you feeling about The Lodge?
03:30 | Is the real story about The Lodge?
03:55 | Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) & FinCEN
11:13 | BSA Requirements
12:50 | Update: The Lodge lays off staff
16:00 | Viral bustout hand at PokerStars Open Philadelphia
20:33 | Triton Tempo – poker’s chess clock
26:10 | Kelly Lucas slowrolls Phil Hellmuth
31:11 | David Sklansky passes away