Skip to content
Play Poker Online Now! — Spin to Win! — Spin the Wheel of Fortune

Poker’s wild week: Scandals, a granny’s debut, and Jungleman’s showdown

An octogenarian’s poker debut stole hearts, while cheating scandals rocked the scene. Now, all eyes turn to Cates vs. ‘Elf’—who will dominate?

,   and  Administrator
1 min read
The image shows a group of people sitting around a table playing poker. There are men and women of...
The image shows a group of people sitting around a table playing poker. There are men and women of various ages, some of whom are holding cards in their hands. On the table there are balls and other objects, and in the background there is a wall with window blinds. The image is in black and white.

Poker’s wild week: Scandals, a granny’s debut, and Jungleman’s showdown

The poker world has seen a busy week, from high-profile interviews to cheating scandals and upcoming matches. The PokerNews Podcast released a new episode featuring an 88-year-old first-time tournament player, while controversies and major events kept the community talking.

Bill Phillips, reporting from the Beau Rivage Million Dollar Heater in Mississippi, interviewed Linda 'Granny' Hammons for episode 935 of the PokerNews Podcast. The 88-year-old shared her experience playing in her very first poker tournament. The episode went live on Thursday at 8a PT / 11a ET / 4p UK time, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.

Meanwhile, The Lodge cardroom in Austin, Texas, made headlines after two poker cheats were caught. The venue will also host the upcoming RunGood Poker Series (RGPS), drawing attention from players across the region. Controversy flared when Martin Zamani posted a video exposing a suspected poker bot farm. The footage sparked debates about fairness and security in online poker. Separately, Sebastian Huber accidentally misclicked during a game, mistakenly folding a straight flush—a rare and costly error. PokerNews also announced 8131 Media as its new official photography partner. Additionally, the winner of a limited-edition deck of cards, tied to the Lost in the Shuffle documentary, was revealed. This weekend, Daniel 'Jungleman' Cates will face sports bettor 'Elf' in a highly anticipated poker match, with PokerNews covering the event live.

The poker scene remains lively, with new podcasts, scandals, and major matchups keeping fans engaged. The upcoming Cates vs. 'Elf' showdown and the RGPS event at The Lodge promise more action in the days ahead. Players and spectators alike can follow updates through PokerNews and its partners.

Read also:

Related

Latest