PokerNews Podcast Episode 1,001 Chronicles 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table at Horseshoe Las Vegas
TL;DR — PokerNews Podcast episode 1,001 delivers on-site coverage of the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table from Horseshoe Las Vegas. It features interviews with Poker Hall of Fame inductee Jason Koon, 2013 champion Ryan Riess on his social media response, and winner Lucas Jumalon who defeated Lauri Saaskilahti. The episode is available on all major platforms.
SCCG Take — The coverage illustrates how digital media preserves live poker narratives, helping operators and platforms maintain direct connections with engaged audiences in a competitive entertainment market.
PokerNews has released episode 1,001 of its podcast, recorded on site at the Horseshoe Las Vegas during the final table of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event. Sponsored by FanDuel Poker, the episode follows host Chad Holloway through the entire three-day stretch. It moves from pregame interviews to the conversation with the eventual champion.
The coverage captures the decisive hand in real time. Lucas Jumalon defeated Lauri Saaskilahti to claim the 2026 WSOP Main Event title. Holloway recorded the winning moment while producing the show and followed it with a direct interview with Jumalon.
Interviews With Jason Koon and Ryan Riess
The episode includes an extended conversation with Jason Koon, the sole inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Koon reflects on the honor and his career. Holloway also spoke with Ryan Riess, the 2013 WSOP Main Event champion. Riess addresses his response to a widely criticized social media post from Jessica Vierling, explains what prompted his reply, and names the player he hoped would win the 2026 Main Event.
Chad Holloway serves as PR and media manager for PokerNews. He also hosts the MPST Podcast Presented By PokerNews and won a WSOP bracelet in 2013. His perspective shapes the on-the-ground reporting across all segments.
Availability and Listener Engagement
The complete episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud. Listeners are invited to suggest future guests and share feedback by tweeting with the hashtag #PNPod while following Holloway on X. The podcast delivers a direct account of one of poker’s flagship events without added narration or external analysis.
All details in this report trace to the official episode description published by PokerNews. No additional data on payouts, viewership figures, or Hall of Fame voting outcomes appears in the source material.
Reporting: PokerNews
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Live poker content proves its staying power when media embeds deep, captures the moment, and keeps audiences connected beyond the felt.
We work with operators and platforms across poker and casino, and this episode reminds us that authentic, boots-on-the-ground storytelling still wins. When a podcast can deliver the champion interview minutes after the final card, that's content differentiation. It's also why SCCG helps clients build media partnerships that amplify reach and credibility in crowded markets.
- Episode 1,001 recorded live at Horseshoe Las Vegas during 2026 WSOP Main Event final table
- Features interviews with Hall of Famer Jason Koon, 2013 champ Ryan Riess, and winner Lucas Jumalon
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud with audience engagement via #PNPod
SCCG angle: SCCG connects poker and casino operators with the right media and content partners to extend brand reach and engage core audiences. We've brokered sponsorships, platform integrations, and distribution deals that turn live events into year-round audience touchpoints — exactly what this kind of embedded coverage delivers.