Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi's Poker Skills Questioned: Discussion on PokerNews Podcast #909
In the 909th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, hosts Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz delved into the highlights of the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP). The focus was on Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, who made history by winning the WSOP Main Event and being snap-inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame [1][4].
Mizrachi's achievements were not the only topics of discussion. The hosts also covered Shaun Deeb's second WSOP Player of the Year title, the victories of Andrew Ostapchenko, Daniel Zack, and Chad Eveslage, and the results from the 25K Fantasy Draft and the PokerNews Podcast draft featuring Christina Gollins and Joey Ingram [1].
The podcast also covered poker news from Las Vegas, including the news that poker chips can no longer be redeemed across competing casino properties, and a high hand promotion at the Planet Hollywood Poker Room [1]. The discussion extended to the Venetian casino, with a notable hand from Patrick Leonard from Venetian Poker Live and Nico Betbese’s WPT Venetian victory worth $706,000 [1].
The episode also provided updates on PokerStars, with the departure of Barny Boatman, upcoming Silver Pass events, the Women's Summer Festival, and a preview of the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona [1].
In summary, the main topics of episode 909 were the 2025 WSOP wrap-up focusing on Michael Mizrachi’s major wins and honors, other standout players and winners, poker industry news, and recent tournament highlights [1][4].
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References: [1] PokerNews Podcast, Episode 909, 2025. [4] WSOP Main Event, 2025.
- In the podcast discussion, news about the ban on redeeming poker chips across competing casino properties was highlighted, along with a high hand promotion at the Planet Hollywood Poker Room.
- Beyond Michael Mizrachi's WSOP Main Event win, the PokerNews Podcast also touched upon poker casino news, such as Nico Betbese’s WPT Venetian victory and updates on PokerStars, including the departure of Barny Boatman and upcoming events like the Women's Summer Festival and the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona.
