Michael Mizrachi Drama in the Bahamas During World Tournament of Slots

<p>In the 922nd episode of the <em>PokerNews Podcast</em>, <strong>Chad Holloway</strong> is down at the Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas for the <strong>2nd Annual World Tournament of Slots (WTOS)</strong>. Reigning World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ <strong>Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi</strong> is also there and agreed to serve as a special cohost for this episode.</p> <p>Mizrachi talks about life after his unprecedented summer, his son getting into poker, hobbies outside of the game, and his thoughts on the <strong>Poker Hall of Fame</strong>. The two hosts then welcome special guest <strong>"Mama Grinder,"</strong> who is down in the Bahamas with her son so she can participate in the WTOS! Find out what she thinks of her son's success, how she's passed down her competitive spirit, and her favorite slot machine.</p> <p>You'll also see highlights from <strong>Mizrachi's Mixed Games Match-Up "Drama in the Bahamas"</strong> against defending WTOS champ <strong>Stephanie "Win-It-All" Hall</strong>, and an interview with poker pro <strong>Eddie Blumenthal</strong>, who just happened to be down in the Bahamas. Blumenthal talks about getting sober at the beginning of the year and how it's had a positive impact on his life.</p> <p>Finally, it is the last episode in our <strong>$10,000 NAPT Gold Pass giveaway</strong>, meaning the final code word drops, and you now have until 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, October 26 to get in the correct code phrase to be entered to win.</p> <p><a href= "https://www.pokernews.com/news/2025/09/pokernews-podcast-2025-napt-gold-pass-giveaway-49841.htm"> Click here for details on the PokerNews Podcast NAPT Gold Pass Giveaway!</a></p> <p>A new <em>PokerNews</em> Podcast drops every Thursday 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 /> 00:20 | Welcome Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi<br /> 01:03 | Back at the Atlantis Paradise Island for WTOS<br /> 01:44 | Life after winning the World Series of Poker<br /> 03:19 | New GGPoker sponsorship<br /> 05:13 | Are there any poker players that you're afraid of?<br /> 05:55 | Grinder's son taking up the game<br /> 07:14 | World Tournament of Slots<br /> 08:20 | Hobbies outside of poker<br /> 10:20 | What's coming up for the Grinder?<br /> 12:00 | Thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame<br /> 13:08 | Mama Grinder joins the show<br /> 18:08 | Drama in the Bahamas highlights<br /> 23:00 | Interview w/ Stephanie "Win It All" Hall<br /> 28:45 | Eddie Blumenthal's sobriety journey</p>