Apr 10, 2025
In the 886th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, hosts Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England discuss the Florida man who was arrested for allegedly laundering $800K from illegal poker games. That led to a larger discussion on policy over such games and whether law enforcement is doing justice by cracking down.
They then share results from Doug Polk's $100K 'Code Doug' Challenge, including a big hand he played against Eric Persson; highlight recent tournament winners such as Shannon Shorr, Francis Anderson, and Missy Bartleme; Jesse Lonis crushing the recently-completed PGT PLO Series; and highlights from Chad's trip to the Eastern Poker Open near Boston.
Plus, get a preview of Alexandra Botez on the Life Outside Poker podcast, Kyna's thoughts on a poker player being on Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret, and remembering Keith Hall & Stan Shrier, who both passed away within the past week.
Finally, they ask the question: Are you excited for the WSOP?
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Time
Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:15 | Welcome Kyna England & Mike Holtz
00:40 | Florida man allegedly laundered $800K from illegal poker
games
09:05 | Feeling safe in home games
10:24 | Results of Doug Polk’s ‘Code Doug’
11:12 | Polk gets coolered early on
13:15 | Beware of Mike impersonator on Twitter/X
18:33 | Polk averages $8.80 an hour
16:37 | Recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global
16:54 | Shannon Shorr takes down WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Main
Event
18:13 | Francis Anderson wins High Roller for first gold ring
18:42 | Missy Bartleme captures her second ring
19:55 | Jesse Lonis & other winners from the PGT PLO Series
21:25 | Highlights from Chad’s trip to the Easter Poker Open
25:24 | Alexandra Botez on Life Outside Poker
26:50 | Poker player on Netflix’s Million Dollar Secret
27:37 | Remembering Keith Hall & Stan Shrier
31:35 | Are you excited for the WSOP?