Poker's Million Dollar Man – Alan Keating Talks WSOP, Traitors & Poker Hall of Fame

In the 973rd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, which is sponsored by FanDuel Poker, Chad Holloway is at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), where he sits down with high-stakes poker superstar Alan Keating. Arguably one of the most popular poker players in this day and age, Keating talks about why he conceded the first round of the $25K Heads-Up Championship, whether or not he'll be playing some tournaments, and how he feels about High Stakes Live coming to the WSOP. That includes the upcoming Million Dollar Cash Game, which Keating admits he's happy to be a part of, and even hints that Phil Hellmuth might play. But then again, maybe not. Keating then shares which reality TV show he applied for, hosting epic Ultimate Werewolf parties, and his thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame now that he's turned 40 and is officially eligible.  A new PokerNews Podcast drops three times a week during the 2026 WSOP! You can expect a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time. Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you do not miss an episode![ Time Stamps *Time    Topic* 00:00 | Welcome to the show 00:22 | Alan Keating joins the show 01:40 | Skipping $25K Hu for No Doubt 03:00 | Ultimate Werewolf at Panorama Towers 04:05 | The Traitors reality TV 06:50 | High Stakes Live 08:50 | Hellmuth in Million Dollar Game? 10:30 | Competing against Garrett Adelstein 13:46 | Poker Hall of Fame 16:00 | Commentary & vlogging