Is Poker's Newest Villain Martin Kabrhel Unstoppable After Huge Win?

In the 905th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz are joined by Rec Poker's Jim Reid at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to discuss the latest news and highlights from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP), including Martin Kabrhel, who topped a massive field in the Mini Main Event to claim his fourth gold bracelet. Love him or hate him, poker's newest villain/hero is consistent and seemingly here to stay!

Then learn what Daniel Negreanu had to say about the alledged chip dumping that occurred between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll in the 2025 WSOP Millionaire Maker tournament, David Lappin's critical Op-Ed of Negreanu's take, and a couple of wild hands including Barstool Mintzy's bad beat and the unbelievable end to the 2025 Wynn Summer Classic Championship.

The hosts then take a look at some of the notable players who fell on Day 1 of the 2025 WSOP Main Event, including Chris Moneymaker and Faraz Jaka, before highlighting some recent bracelet winners in Michael Wang and Aaron Kupin. Maria Ho then talks about releasing Pokerriculum, and viewers/listeners have a chance to win a free copy of the game.

Chad then remembers Eric "Goldy" Goldstein, who passed away unexpectedly, before Jim Reid shares what Rec Poker is all about.

A new PokerNews Podcast will drop twice a week during the 2025 WSOP every Thursday and Sunday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode!

Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the show
00:19 | Rec Poker's Jim Reid joins the show
01:29 | Martin Kabrhel takes over WSOP POY after bracelet win
03:28 | Kabrhel's antics same as ever in Mini Main Event
07:47 | Kabrhel's penalty
14:45 | Kabrhel's winning hand
16:30 | Negreanu's reaction to alleged WSOP chip dumping
25:30 | David Lappin's critical Op-Ed
29:35 | Wild hand ends 2025 Wynn Summer Classic Championship
31:40 | Barstool Mintzy's bad beat in the Mini Main Event
35:20 | 2025 WSOP Main Event Day 1 – Moneymaker & others fall
36:54 | Faraz Jaka busts with deuce-seven
39:11 | Remembering those who busted Day 1 of the Main Event
40:11 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App
40:49 | Michael Wang wins $10K PLO for $1.4 million
42:40 | Aaron Kupin claims first bracelet
43:33 | Maria Ho and friends release Pokerriculum
45:25 | Giveaway – Win a copy of Pokerriculum
45:55 | Remembering Eric "Goldy" Goldstein
48:35 | What is Rec Poker?