In the 912th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway comes to you from the Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino, which is currently hosting the World Poker Tour (WPT) Cyprus Championship. It's there that he caught up with Will Kassouf for an exclusive interview to discuss his controversial run in the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, why he acts the way he does, and where things currently stand between him and the WSOP.

Chad also asks if he experienced any sort of mental health situation during the WSOP, or perhaps was influenced by any sort of substances, while also inquiring how Kassouf thinks he's perceived in the poker world. Spoiler Alert: he says he is the 'Donald Trump of poker.'

Chad then sat down with WPT commentator Tony Dunst, who bagged Day 1a of the $3,500 WPT Cyprus Championship. The two Wisconsin boys talk about visiting Cyprus for the first time, sports, and what life is like nowadays for the debonair Dunst, who has now been with the WPT for 15 years!

These are two interviews that you don't want to miss!

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Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show from Cyprus
01:04 | Sitting down with the controversial Will Kassouf
02:00 | Have you learned from the WSOP?
06:00 | Feeling singled out by players & staff
08:35 | Were you in your right mind? Was there a mental health episode?
11:24 | How do you think you’re perceived by the poker world?
13:45 | Do Americans not like table talk?
15:19 | Where do things stand with you and the WSOP?
18:20 | Did you tip?
23:05 | Addressing the tanking issue
28:40 | Playing the WSOP Circuit Bratislava
31:15 | Do you have upcoming playing plans?
33:00 | A Bay 101 Shooting Star?
36:00 | Kassouf’s thoughts on Martin Kabrhel
38:51 | WPT Cyprus at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino
39:27 | Kassouf’s big hand in the WPT Cyprus Championship
45:53 | Interview with the WPT’s Tony Dunst
49:31 | Dunst’s thoughts on Will Kassouf
51:18 | What were you doing back in Wisconsin?
54:20 | What’s life like for Tony Dunst?
58:45 | What remains on your poker bucket list?
1:01:15 | A look ahead to the WPT World Championship

In the 911th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by special guest cohost Ben Ludlow to talk about all the latest poker news, gossip, and stories from the poker world. That includes diving into the bracket of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship, which was missing several big names like Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu. They offer their thoughts on some of the more interesting matchups as well as who they think might do well.

They then take a look at the legal troubles of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who was recently arrested and charged with illegal gambling, ClubWPT Gold acquiring Doug Polk's Upswing Poker, and the "beloved" Poker Palace closing in Las Vegas after more than 50 years in operation.

In the recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global, Kartik took down the GOLIATH PokerNews Cup title, Paul Worsley turned £200 into £316,640 in the 2025 Goliath, Joseph Osterbauer won RPT Jackpot Junction, Andrew Moreno claimed the RGPS Thunder Valley title, and Antonio Vargas was victorious in the MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship.

Finally, the crew shows some photos from Kyna England's recent adventure to the Cat Con in California. Speaking of Kyna, don't forget to check out her new show, MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews, which she is cohosting with Chad to talk all things Major Series of Poker: The Tour. The first episode is out now!

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode![/game]

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:13 | Ben Ludlow joins as special co-host
03:30 | National Heads-Up Poker Championship
13:22 | Poker pros share their odds-on favorites
15:45 | Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas arrested for illegal gambling
21:10 | ClubWPT Gold acquires Doug Polk’s Upswing Poker
25:50 | Poker Palace in Las Vegas shuttering on Oct. 1
31:16 | Recent tournament winners presented by WPT Global
31:30 | Kartik takes GOLIATH PokerNews Cup title
34:20 | Paul Worsley turns £200 into £316,640 in 2025 Goliath
35:50 | Joseph Osterbauer takes down RPT Jackpot Junction
37:50 | Andrew Moreno wins RGPS at Thunder Valley
41:22 | Antonio Vargas victorious in MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship
42:10 | MSPT Podcast Presented By PokerNews is out now!
45:30 | Kyna’s Cat Con adventure in California
47:40 | Kyna becomes Brand Ambassador for Tilted Compass

In the 910th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz discuss the wild hand involving Corey Eyring and Randy "3Coin" Sadler from The Lodge Live Stream in which the former was put to the ultimate test on the river for his entire net worth!

They then talk about Ian O'Hara making good and whether or not that should be celebrated, German streamer Jenzoou's extreme reaction to winning a $63k mystery bounty, and Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi battling Martin Kabrhel on Venetian Poker Live. Plus, the return of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship and tournament wins by Sasha Sabbaghian in the $600 The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship, King at the latest Celebrity Poker Tour, and Mike Estes in the 2026 MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship, a tournament in which Chad took third place for $69k.

The crew also reveals the winner in our Pokerriculum giveaway, and then announces a new giveaway for a Silver Pass to the upcoming PokerStars NAPT in Las Vegas. You'll also get a sneak peek at the latest Life Outside Poker Podcast featuring Abby Merk and see highlights from the 17th Annual Ante 4 Autism charity event.

Finally, Chad and Kyna announce a brand new project - The MSPT Podcast Presented by PokerNews. That's right, the dynamic duo will be cohosting a brand new show that'll debut next week right here on PokerNews.

A new PokerNews Podcast drops every Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode![/game]

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
01:20 | Corey Eyring plays big hand for entire net worth
08:20 | Ian O’Hara makes good but inspires debate
14:20 | German streamer Jenzoou goes wild
17:00 | Mizrachi vs. Kabrhel on Venetian Poker Live
19:11 | $128K pot largest of the night + big winners & losers
20:49 | PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic Sept. 11-16
21:17 | National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns
26:27 | Sasha Sabbaghian wins $600 The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship
27:49 | Influencer “King” latest Celebrity Poker Tour champ
31:14 | Chad took 3rd in Iowa for $69K
33:06 | Mike Estes wins MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship for $153,551
34:45 | Teresa the lucky dealer
35:20 | Debuting a new show – MSPT Podcast presented by PokerNews
38:08 | Preview of Life Outside Poker feat. Abby Merk
40:09 | Highlights from the Ante 4 Autism Charity Event
40:35 | Winner of Pokerriculum giveaway
42:20 | Silver Pass giveaway for the NAPT