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May 15, 2025 36 mins

In the 891st episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Kyna England talk about that viral knockout punch between two poker players at Red Rock in Las Vegas. See the video and learn what the Las Vegas Metro Police Department had to say when reached by PokerNews.

Also, learn about a controversy from the EPT Monte Carlo final table in which Aleksandr Shevliakov, who won the tournament, allegedly shot an angle with six players remaining. It caused quite the stir on the live stream, but was it all as it seemed? Shevliakov took to social media to share his perspective, and let's just say it led to an interesting discussion between the crew.

From there, it's recent tournament winners including Jesse Lonis, Maria Konnikova, and Valentin Vornicu; a preview of the WSOP+ App and Tournament of Champions; Allen Kessler living the life of a tournament floorman; and Chad's live reality game charity drive featuring a special "Burger of the Week" at Mark "P0ker H0" Kroon's Player's Bar in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Time Stamps
*Time | Topic*
00:00 | Welcome to the PokerNews Podcast
01:00 | Poker fight goes viral
01:42 | Video of poker players fighting at Red Rock
04:01 | What did the police department have to say?
06:02 | Was there an angle shot at the EPT Monte Carlo final table?
06:20 | Aleksandr Shevliakov wins EPT Monte Carlo
07:17 | Video of the controversial hand
13:30 | Poll – What do the fans think?
13:47 | Aleksandr Shevliakov issues clarifying statement
18:50 | Sponsor – WPT Global
19:34 | Jesse Lonis scores big at EPT Monte Carlo
20:50 | Maria Konnikova captures her first PokerStars “Spadie”
21:43 | Ian Steinman goes back-to-back in RGPS events
22:36 | Valentin Vornicu captures WSOP Circuit ring No. 14
23:20 | WSOP Tournament of Champions kicks off
29:20 | The WSOP+ App
30:50 | Allen Kessler serves as a floorman
32:19 | 888poker’s XL Spring Series
32:52 | Chad’s Live to Give charity game – “Burger of the Week”

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