In this episode, the Poker Guys dive into the viral controversy from the recent EPT Final Table, where Aleksandr Shevliakov faked confusion after a raise—tricking his opponent into shoving. We break down the ethics, strategy, and what poker should do (if anything) about plays like this.

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With no formal charges but plenty of smoke, Ali Imsirovic was booted from a live event. The Poker Guys explore whether poker is doing enough—or going too far—to keep the game clean.

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Alan Keating and Peter are at it again with a $2 million pot at stake.

BLINDS $1k/$1k/$2k

Peter (UTG): JhJc ($1.26m)

Keating (CO): QsTd ($863k)

Jack (SB): QhQd ($923k)

Flop: 4s7d6d Turn: 2s River: Ad

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00:00 - Open

00:57 - Intro

05:15 - Preflop

15:28 - Flop

25:45 - Turn

28:30 - River

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Progressive knockout tournaments are everywhere online—but live PKOs are a different beast. Grant shares two sharp strategy adjustments you’ll need to thrive in this newer, less-charted format where every decision could be for a bounty and your tournament life.

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The third best hand in poker is great, until it faces a lot of fight back. Now what do we do?

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Grant finds himself in an ethical dilemma in a hand he's not even in. How much leeway do poker players owe really inexperienced players?

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On the show Severance, people have two sides—one who lives their life and one who does the work. Would you want this in poker?

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Jonathan finds himself in a tricky hand against one of the Suited Kings podcasters.

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