Texas Poker is About to Change Forever | PokerNews Podcast #986

On episode 986 of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad, Mike, and Ben discuss industry leader Doug Polk stepping down from his active role at the Lodge and much more! Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to the show 00:21 Jordan Westmorland joins the show 01:12 Doug Polk steps away from The Lodge 05:00 WSOP Main Event update 10:49 Ben vs. Negreanu 19:18 WSOP on ESPN frustrations 25:00 PokerNews MyPlayers feature 26:35 Battle of Malta 28:30 Think Jerky 30:11 River Rat Merch 33:44 Borgata Summer Poker Open ------------------------ ------------------------- ABOUT THE POKERNEWS PODCAST The PokerNews Podcast is a weekly show that dives into the latest stories, trends, and developments shaping the poker world. Hosted by WSOP bracelet winner Chad Holloway, it covers everything from major tournament results such as the WSOP to the latest industry news. It also features professional poker players such as Daniel Negreanu, Phil Ivey, and Phil Hellmuth as guest hosts, offering unique insights and firsthand perspectives. Whether you're a casual fan or a dedicated grinder, the PokerNews Podcast is your one-stop source for staying up to date with everything happening in poker! ------------------------- POKERNEWS PokerNews delivers 24/7 coverage of the global poker scene, including live reporting from major events, breaking news, strategy content, and interviews with the biggest names in the game. 👉 Read more at https://www.pokernews.com/ 👉 Subscribe on YouTube for more poker news, podcasts, and live coverage. MYPLAYERS Follow the players that matter to YOU. MyPlayers lets you follow your favorite poker players across PokerNews, from live events to breaking news, all in one place, tailored to you. 👉Find out more here: https://www.pokernews.com/myplayers/ ------------------------ Keep up with PokerNews on Social Media!: Twitter/X:   / pokernews   Instagram:   / pokernews   Facebook:   / pokernewsdotcom   Tiktok:   / pokernews.com   18+ GambleAware.org ------------------------- #PokerNews #poker #podcast #wsop