819th Episode of PokerNews Podcast Relaunches w/ Video Show; Kyna England & Mike Holtz New Co-Hosts
The PokerNews Podcast debuted in 2010 during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) November Nine, and since then the show has produced 819 episodes!
Throughout the years there have been several different combinations of hosts, from Donnie Peters & Matthew Parvis to Sarah Herring & Jeff Platt, but for the first time ever two well-known poker players – Kyna England and Mike Holtz – are joining longtime host Chad Holloway for a revamped PokerNews Podcast that now includes a professionally-produced in-studio video show.
That’s right, we’ve added a video show produced by Level 9 Studios that you can view each week on the PokerNews YouTube Channel.
Each Friday, the traditional audio episodes will release across podcasting platforms at 3 a.m. PT/6 a.m. ET, while the video show will drop 12 hours later at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET. So, whether you want to either listen to a new episode while commuting to work or watch it when you get home in the evening, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our first video show below:
Get to Know Your New Hosts
The PokerNews Podcast is now hosted by a trio of players and personalities that account for two WSOP gold bracelets, seven gold rings, two WSOP.com Online Player of the Year titles, a MSPT POY title, and more than $1.8 million in combined live tournament winnings. The question is, who is responsible for what?
Mike Holtz
Originally from Ocean City, Maryland, Holtz is the reigning WSOP Online Player of the Year under the screenname “Brock Lesnar”. He’s won that title twice – 2021 and 2023. He holds the record for most cashes at a single WSOP with 25 cashes in 2023, has six WSOP Online Circuit rings, and owns a WSOP Online bracelet from winning the 2022 WSOP Online Event #17: $777 NLH Lucky 7’s for $76,157.
Holtz has amassed more than $560,000 in live lifetime earnings according to the Hendon Mob. That includes a career-high $94,800 for finishing third in the 2023 Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza Event #4: $1,600 NLH Epic Stack.
Outgoing with an engaging personality, Holtz isn’t afraid to speak his mind. Mike’s personality was previously on display in the “Bracelet Hunt” documentary.
Follow Holtz on X/Twitter at @MikeHoltzPoker.
Kyna England
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, England relocated to Las Vegas a couple of years ago after cutting her chops throughout the Midwest. It was there that she won the 2021 MSPT Canterbury Park for $186,709 and went on to become the 2021 MSPT Player of the Year, the tour’s first and thus far only female POY.
England has over $1 million in career lifetime earnings according to the Hendon Mob including a career-high $448,755 for finishing third in the 2021 World Poker Tour (WPT) Venetian.
Last year, Kyna was a breakout star on Game of Gold, which she previously spoke about with Daniel Negreanu on DAT Poker Podcast.
Follow England on X/Twitter at @Kyna_CooL
Chad Holloway
A Wisconsin native now living in Las Vegas who has worked in the poker industry since 2009, Holloway has years of experience as host of the PokerNews Podcast. He also serves as PR & Media Manager for PokerNews where he acts as a liaison for players, venues, and poker fans!
In 2013, Holloway claimed a gold bracelet in the WSOP Employees Event for $84,915, and in 2019 he won the inaugural Poker Industry Championship.
He has worked poker events all around the world including the Aussie Millions, Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT), European Poker Tour (EPT), and many more. He previously served as the Media Director of the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) and Editor-in-Chief of MSPT Magazine.
An avid comic collector and diehard fan of the Miami Dolphins, Holloway writes a nationally-syndicated poker column and is known for tweeting out unique poker-related thrift store finds from throughout Las Vegas.
Follow Holloway on X at @ChadAHolloway.
Check Out the First Revamped Episode Now
In the 819th episode of the PokerNews Podcast sponsored by sponsored by PokerStars, the new PN Pod crew dives into the latest news, gossip, and stories from the poker industry.
That includes Chad sharing why Maurice Hawkins, who made headlines after cashing for six figures only to have his past backing situations resurface, is pissed at both him and PokerNews; why poker is being banned in the world’s largest retirement community down in Florida; and who they all like in the cross book bet between Jeremey Becker & Daniel Negreanu and Landon Tice & Matt Berkey.
Plus, hear about Kyna England’s experience on the hit show Game of Gold, the crew’s experiences with Uber Eats ghost kitchens, and learn who won the signed copy of Lexy Gavin-Mather’s new poker book Mastering Small Stakes No-Limit Tournaments.
You can continue to listen to episodes of the PokerNews Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many other podcasting platforms. Subscribe to the PokerNews Podcaston Apple Podcasts and Spotify here!
Let us know what you think of the show, and topics you’d like to see us cover, by tweeting about the podcast using #PNPod, and be sure to follow Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Mike Holtz on X.
Check Out Past Episodes of the PN Podcast Here!
FAQ
What are the different types of WPT?
What are the different types of WPT? Table 1 WPT Technology Frequency Capacitive CPT Laser LPT Radio frequency RFPT Acoustic APT
How does account verification work?
How does account verification work? WPT Global reserves the right to request documents to verify the identity of players and prevent problem or fraudulent activity. The types of documents required are: proof of identity (ID card, passport, driver’s license), proof of address (utility bills or bank statements not more than three months old) and proof of deposit (cards or e-wallet). When requested, players must provide full, clear, color photos or screenshots of verification documents.
Is Rummikub the same as okey?
Is Rummikub the same as okey? Okey is usually played with four players, but can also be played with only two or three players. It bears resemblance to the game Rummikub, as it is played with the same set of boards and tiles, but under a different set of rules.
Can you play WPT global with a VPN?
Can you play WPT global with a VPN? Wpt global is one of the world’s largest online poker sites, but it is also one of the most restrictive in terms of IP address restrictions. As a general rule, traditional VPNs cannot be used to access the platform because they can either warn or block your accounts.
Is Chinese poker the same as poker?
Is Chinese poker the same as poker? Chinese poker is a card game in the poker family that plays quite differently from traditional game variants that most poker players are familiar with (like Texas Hold’em). Each player gets 13 cards in a game of Chinese poker, and is tasked with making two five-card hands and a three-card hand.
