The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1437 - NFL Week 8 Preview/Picks, TNF Recap, Professional Poker Player Matt Berkey, Mike McCarthy, Nick Saban, & AJ Hawk
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Oct 24, 2025 
This episode features Matt Berkey, a pro poker player with multiple WSOP final tables, who delves into rigged poker games and the cheater tactics he’s encountered. Mike McCarthy, Super Bowl champion and head coach, provides insights on NFL game integrity and previews key matchups, including the Packers vs. Steelers. Nick Saban, college football's legendary coach, discusses the impact of NIL on programs, the risks of college athlete gambling, and strategies for managing fast-scoring offenses. A must-listen for sports enthusiasts!
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Legalized Betting Raises Integrity Risks
- Legalized sports betting amplifies conflicts of interest between leagues, players, and sportsbooks.
- Pat McAfee warns this makes integrity risks more visible and requires precedent-setting enforcement.
Pro Player Passed On Sketchy Private Games
- Matt Berkey declined invitations to high-profile private poker games that felt suspicious.
- He watched friends lose hundreds of thousands in those games and suspected irregularities.
'House' Control Enables Corruption
- Berkey describes 'house' control in private games where the runner can bend rules and incentivize profit.
- He warns absolute power in the back of the house often leads to corruption and cheating.