Should the WSOP Have Done This in Chip Dumping Controversy? | PokerNews Podcast #904
In the 904th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz are joined by Grosvenor Poker Pro Jamie Nixon at Level 9 Studio in Las Vegas to talk about the latest from the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
This includes the WSOP's decision regarding the alleged Millionaire Maker chip dumping controversy between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll, which may or may not include lifetime bans. It's a lively debate that examines the situation from multiple angles, including the likely involvement of the Nevada Gaming Commission.
They then take a look at a controversial hand posted by Lexy Gavin-Mather where a dealer error that may have brought a much-needed seven out of the muck had the poker world talking. From there, the trio highlight the historic win by Shiina Okamoto, who successfully defended her Ladies Event title after finishing runner-up three years ago. She also had to put up with Phil Hellmuth Jr., for better or worse, as the crew debated.
That wasn't the only historic win, as Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi won the prestigious $50,000 Poker Players Championship for an unbelievable fourth time. Toss in the first gold bracelet won by Darren Elias, and there were some big winners to be celebrated.
Jamie Nixon then talks about Grosvenor Poker and the upcoming Goliath in Coventry, how his buddy is running a daily bracket of funny poker names, and then Chad explains why there's a giant cutout of Espan Jorstad's head on the set (Hint: it came from the recent GTOWizard party).
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Did Chip Dumping Occur with $1 Million Bonus at Stake During WSOP Final Table?
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the show |
| 00:18 | Grosvenor Poker’s Jamie Nixon joins the show |
| 00:56 | WSOP decision causes controversy |
| 01:15 | Rumors of a lifetime ban |
| 02:32 | What do you think of no bracelet being awarded? |
| 05:26 | Did Nevada Gaming Commission get involved? |
| 08:35 | People have been banned for far less |
| 19:56 | Lexy Gavin-Mather’s controversial hand |
| 20:18 | Video of the controversial hand – was the 7 in the muck? |
| 28:38 | Shiina Okamoto defends Ladies Event title |
| 30:46 | Phil Hellmuth makes an appearance |
| 33:48 | Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi wins $50K PPC for fourth time |
| 39:30 | Interview with Michael Mizrach |
| 41:15 | Sponsor: WSOP Free-to-Play App |
| 41:45 | Darren Elias claims first gold bracelet |
| 43:21 | Grosvenor Poker & upcoming Goliath |
| 51:40 | Bracket of wild & funny poker names |
| 53:40 | Espen Jorstad & GTO Wizard |
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