In the 882nd episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Kyna England, and Connor Richards discuss the return of Nik Airball to Hustler Casino Live (HCL) after a yearlong casino ban. They also dive into other HCL news such as the announcement of the next Million Dollar Cash Game, GGPoker buying out Nick Vertucci's shares, and Ryan Feldman celebrating his 40th birthday. Speaking of the big 4-0, Chad and Connor also surprise Kyna with decorations and cake for her 40th birthday!

The triumvirate then highlight Ari Engel retaking the lead from Maurice Hawkins in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit all-time ring race with both Josh Reichard and Daniel Lowery staying hot on their heels with recent ring wins of their own. You'll also hear about Chad Eveslage winning the $100K Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games, Bryn Kenney winning another Triton Poker title, and Keith Heine earning his way into the MSPT Hall of Fame.

Plus, an update on the Tom Goldstein high-stakes poker saga and the return of the Bay 101 Shooting Star to the World Poker Tour (WPT) schedule for the first time since 2017!

Finally, you can check out the latest installment of "New Vlogs on the Block" and details on our backpack & hoodie giveaway in conjunction with Tilted Compass.

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Time Stamps *Time | Topic* 00:17 | Welcome Kyna England & Connor Richards 00:41 | Here’s what we’re going to talk about 01:06 | Hustler Casino Live (HCL) Million Dollar Cash Game announced 04:27 | Nik Airball is back! 06:41 | Daniel Negreanu coming to HCL? 08:06 | Happy birthday, Kyna! 09:21 | Mike Holtz misreads his own winning hand! 10:11 | Should poker media speak up? 16:49 | Ari Engel wins 19th ring to take lead back from Maurice Hawkins 17:13 | Josh Reichard & Daniel Lowery also capture rings 19:46 | Sponsor: Free-to-Play WSOP App 20:51 | Chad Eveslage wins inaugural $100K SHRB Mixed Games 23:11 | Bryn Kenney among winners at Triton Jeju 26:06 | $100K Main Event sets records 27:16 | Giveaway: Tilted Compass Backpack 28:22 | Keith Heine earns way into the MSPT Hall of Fame 29:14 | Update on the Tom Goldstein high-stakes poker saga 32:58 | New Vlogs on the Block 35:50 | Bay 101 Shooting Star returns to WPT schedule