Is Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi the Best Poker Player in the World?

<p>In the 909th episode of the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast, <strong>Chad Holloway</strong>, <strong>Kyna England</strong>, and <strong>Mike Holtz</strong> wrap up coverage of the <strong>2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP)</strong> by highlighting <strong>Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi</strong>, who not only won the <strong>2025 WSOP Main Event</strong> for $10 million but was also snap-inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. It was a historic summer for The Grinder, and the crew gave him his just deserts. </p> <p>They then talk about <strong>Shaun Deeb winning the WSOP Player of the Year</strong> for a second time, numbers from the summer, and late bracelet winners, including <strong>Andrew Ostapchenko</strong>, <strong>Daniel Zack</strong>, and <strong>Chad Eveslage</strong>. They also share final results from this year's <strong>25K Fantasy Draft</strong> as well as the <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast draft involving <strong>Christina Gollins</strong> and <strong>Joey Ingram</strong>.</p> <p>Meanwhile, news out of Las Vegas indicates poker chips can no longer be redeemed across competing properties, and there's a great high hand promotion at the <strong>Planet Hollywood Poker Room</strong> that players should know about. From there, it's over to the Venetian, including a big hand with <strong>Patrick Leonard</strong> from <strong>Venetian Poker Live</strong>, as well as <strong>Nico Betbese</strong> winning the <strong>WPT Venetian</strong> for $706K.</p> <p>Finally, an update of <strong>all things PokerStars</strong>, including them parting ways with <strong>Barny Boatman</strong>, Silver Passes, <strong>Women's Summer Festival</strong>, and a look ahead to the <strong>EPT Barcelona</strong>.</p> <p>A new <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast drops every week on Thursdays at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@pokernewsdotcom">subscribe to our YouTube channel</a> so you do not miss an episode!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Time Stamps</strong></span><br /> *Time | Topic*<br /> 00:00 | Welcome to the show<br /> 00:36 | Post-WSOP hangover<br /> 02:10 | Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi wins WSOP Main Event<br /> 05:10 | Winner interview w/ Michael Mizrachi<br /> 08:02 | Mama Grinder on the rail<br /> 08:26 | The Grinder inducted into Poker Hall of Fame<br /> 12:19 | Numbers from the 2025 WSOP<br /> 17:30 | Shaun Deeb wins 2025 WSOP POY<br /> 21:05 | Andrew Ostapchenko claims first bracelet<br /> 22:35 | Chad Eveslage captures fourth gold bracelet<br /> 23:28 | Daniel Zack also wins fourth bracelet<br /> 24:59 | 25K Fantasy & PokerNews Fantasy results<br /> 29:25 | High Hand promotion at Planet Hollywood<br /> 30:54 | Poker chip change-up in Las Vegas<br /> 32:25 | Heated hand from Venetian Poker Live<br /> 40:02 | Nico Betbese wins WPT Venetian for $706K<br /> 40:25 | Barny Boatman & PokerStars part ways<br /> 42:55 | Silver Passes to NAPT<br /> 45:08 | A look ahead to EPT Barcelona<br /> 45:33 | PokerStars Women's Summer Festival</p>