Before he won the 2025 WSOP Main Event and walked away with $15 million in poker glory, Hall of Famer Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi joined The Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas for one of the most unfiltered interviews the show has ever aired.

This wasn’t your standard sit-down. Mizrachi didn’t hold back. From stories of tipping $7,000 in nightclubs to the time he stole half the women from a LIPS event (yes, really), nothing was off-limits. We got into poker, money, dating, parenting, his infamous nickname, and how — despite being one of poker’s biggest stars — he still can’t buy his way into certain games.

That’s right. All the bracelets in the world don’t guarantee you a seat at a Ladies International Poker Series event.

Mizrachi’s take? “I just want to play with bad players.” It’s classic Grinder: direct, fearless, and hilarious. He’s not interested in solvers, charts, or GTO. He doesn’t even watch poker on TV. He plays by feel, by instinct, and by watching how others were taught to play — so he can use that against them.

And when it comes to life advice, let’s just say his dating philosophy is as unpredictable as his betting patterns. He’s generous, chaotic, and wildly entertaining. From his strip club poker stories to his role as “Mama Grinder’s” favorite son, there’s never a dull moment.

Why watch this episode?

  • Find out why money couldn’t get him into a LIPS event.

  • Hear the story behind his $7,000 nightclub tip.

  • Learn how “The Grinder” got his name — and why he still owns it.

  • Catch his take on teaching poker, reading players, and why some of the best pros are the worst instructors.

  • See what happens when the poker world’s bad boy gets real.

And yes, we asked him about his hardware — the bracelets, not what you’re thinking — and whether he’s ever actually worn them at the table.

This is not a highlight reel. It’s the real Michael Mizrachi. Raw, uncensored, and totally on brand.

To hear it all — from poker strategy to wild Vegas nights to family dynamics and why you’ll never see his daughter at a poker table — this episode delivers.

Watch the full interview on The Real Poker Girls of Las Vegas and subscribe for more inside access to poker’s biggest personalities. If you’re not watching, you’re missing the game behind the game.

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