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2023 WSOPE Hands of the Week PLO Edition: Runner, Runner & a Royal Flush Triple Up

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:00:30 +0000

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe is currently taking place at King’s Casino in Rozvadov with 15 bracelet events. The series will wrap up on November 14, and right now nearly 10 tournaments are in the books. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team was on hand all series long to capture all the action, and during that time they documented some big hands, be they bad beats, sick coolers, or just game-changing in nature. Heres a look at some of the biggest hands from the WSOP Europe.

Why Does It Hurt So Much? Hellmuth Eliminated Before 2023 PokerStars NAPT Bubble

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:30:29 +0000

On Tuesday night, 17-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth made his debut at the 2023 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) when he late registered Day 1c of the $1,650 Main Event.

Havent played a tourney in months (maybe first tourney since WSOP!!?), Hellmuth shared on social media. His first tournament since the summer went decent as he went on to be one of 60 players to bag, advancing to Day 2 with 109,000.

Online Crusher Mike BrockLesnar Holtz Shows His Goodwill at NAPT w/ Spraggy Merch

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:30:30 +0000

PokerNews own Chad Holloway is no stranger to thrift stores in Las Vegas, where he often tweets his various discoveries, from signed poker books to Aussie Millions and World Series of Poker (WSOP) swag. Earlier this week, he stumbled upon some interesting merchandise at a local Goodwill in the form of t-shirts and hoodies featuring Lex Veldhuis and Benjamin Spraggy Spragg, both PokerStars Ambassadors.

The merch harkened back to their early streaming days when they would venture to Jason Somervilles popular Run It Up (RIU) Reno.

The Tales of Billy Baxter: A Pair of Killers and a Mob Shakedown

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:32:07 +0000

From 1975 until 1979, the biggest game in all of Las Vegas, and possibly all of America, was the No Limit Deuce-to-Seven game at the Dunes. The game was hosted by two of the Dunes owners, Sid Wyman and Major Riddle, who both loved to play poker and were two of the wealthiest men in the city. They played with blinds of $1,000 and $2,000, and the game ran around the clock.

Your Guide to PokerStars EPT Prague 2023: Schedule Details Unveiled

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:30:35 +0000

Get ready for an exhilarating end to the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) season as the series heads to Prague for the final stop of the year. Known as the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague offers an enchanting backdrop for a thrilling poker experience. The fusion of the citys rich history, remarkable architecture, and vibrant culture sets the stage for an unforgettable poker festivity.

From December 6-17, the Czech capital will host 11 action-packed days of live poker at the Hilton Hotel Prague. Whether youre a seasoned pro or an aspiring player, theres a variety of ways to join in on the excitement. Through avenues like the Power Path or satellites starting from 0.50 on PokerStars, players can secure their seat at the felt. For those seeking higher stakes and eternal glory, there’s the notable 5,300 Main Event and the colossal 50,000 Super High Roller, among other huge events.

Poker's Ted Lasso? Assistant Soccer Coach Becomes First-Ever WSOP Europe Mystery Bounty Champion (92,300)

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:31 +0000

The New York City Marathon may have wrapped up on the weekend, but a handful of poker players at King’s Resort in Rozvadov have added a different kind of miles onto their bodies over the last few days. Yesterday’s six-max bracelet event saw a select few take part in a 17-hour poker session, and several more bracelet hopefuls put in a similar shift during Event #9: 1,100 NLH Mystery Bounty, which has just wrapped up proceedings.

Hustler Casino Live to Host First 24-Hour Live-Stream and Alan Keating is Back

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:30:33 +0000

Hustler Casino Live will make history Dec. 1 with the first ever 24-hour poker live-stream, the final day of Alan Keating’s return to the popular poker show.

Keating, a fan favorite for his loose unpredictable style of play, hasn’t competed on the show since May. He’ll return to action Nov. 27 for the first of five days of high stakes poker $100/$200 with a $100,000 minimum buy-in.

Making Poker History

The logistics of streaming for 24 consecutive hours, as Hustler Casino Live’s co-owner Ryan Feldman said, isn’t going to be easy. Players will bust and get tired, and the commentators and staff will have a difficult time making it through an entire day of work.

The Poker Fan’s Ultimate Guide to the WPT World Championship

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:32:09 +0000

One year ago, the World Poker Tour and Wynn Las Vegas made a bold move in hosting a $10,400 WPT World Championship with a $15 million guaranteed prize pool. The tournament drew 2,960 entries and nearly doubled the guarantee, setting the stage for an even bolder move in 2023.

The 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas boasts a $40 million guaranteed prize pool – more than two-and-a-half times larger than what was already the largest live tournament guarantee in poker history.

Can Bill Klein Get Paid with a Straight Flush in a $300,000 Tournament?

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:31:56 +0000

How many times have you hit a straight flush? Not many Im sure! Bill Klein does exactly that in this poker hand from the 2021 Super High Roller Bowl in the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Whats even more impressive is that two of his opponents Alex Foxen and Justin Bonomo have also hit a straight!

In this strategy column, I’ll talk about hands that like to bet in multiway pots. Draws that can comfortably bet and call a raise are generally the ones you want to use. You often want to check your draws that cannot continue against a raise as you will be folding out a decent amount of equity in the pot.

Kyna England Wins NAPT Ladies Event; Nahum & Askey Claim Side Event Titles

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:30:37 +0000

PokerNews is on-site at the 2023 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT), and while were offering live updates from events like the $1,650 NAPT Main Event and the $10,300 Super High Roller, which was won Tuesday night by Jesse Lonis, there are also a slew of side events playing out at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Check out our 2023 NAPT hub here!

Kyna England Claims Womens Event Title

On Monday night, the $360 NAPT Womens Event, a tournament that attracted 94 entrants, played down to a winner. The top 13 finishers got a piece of the $28,200 prize pool including Poker League of Nations Lena Evans (6th - $1,705), Jessica Vierling (12th - $565), and JJ Liu (13th - $565).

$3 Million Guaranteed 50/50 Series Runs at PokerStars From November 12

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:30:32 +0000

The PokerStars 50/50 Series returns on November 12 and features, as its name suggests, 50 tournaments costing $50 to enter. The only place the number 50 falls down is regarding the combined guarantees on the prize pools because they weigh in at an impressive $3 million.

The 50/50 Series has a tournament to suit everyone, with standard No-Limit Hold’em events joined on the schedule by Pot-Limit Omaha, 2-7 Triple Draw, 6+ Holdem, and even H.O.R.S.E. You’ll find various formats from traditional progressive knockouts,heads-up tournaments, Zoom-powered games, and two brand-new additions to series.

TigerGaming Has Mystery Bounty Tournaments, But With a Difference

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:30 +0000

Mystery bounty tournaments are all the rage right now thanks to the unique twist they add to traditional bounty and progressive bounty events. Mystery bounty tournaments have landed at TigerGaming, but they are completely different to any other online poker site’s offering, as you are about to find out.

Traditionally, mystery bounty tournaments are played as multi-table tournaments, and those secret bounties come into play at a predetermined blind level or when a specific number of entrants remain. At TigerGaming, mystery bounty tournaments are currently only offered in a sit-and-go format, which is the first way these games stand out from the crowd.

Seasoned Pro Tobias Peters Ends 11-Year WSOP Bracelet Pursuit

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:34 +0000

Tobias Peters has finally done it. Eleven years after quitting his job and starting a new journey in the poker world, the Dutchman has earned his first WSOP gold bracelet at the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe. In the short-handed variant with six players at each table, Event #7: 1,650 NLH 6-max took until six max, in the morning that is at the King’s Resort in Rozvadov. Nearly 17 hours after the cards went in the air for the final day, Peters defeated Barny Boatman in heads-up to claim the elusive hardware, a cash prize of 143,100.

WPT Global Strategy Tip: You Probably Need To Three-Bet More Often!

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:01:21 +0000

One of the first things we’re told as poker players is to play fewer hands more aggressively. Most players get pretty good at instituting aggression when they are the first to bet. They might even get into the habit of picking spots to raise an opponent, but many balk at three-betting.

If you have a strong hand, it can feel like you’re giving the game away. If you have a weak hand, the stakes can seem too high.

Daniel Dvoress Wins First Live Bracelet and 600,000 in WSOPE Event #8: 25,000 GGMiliion

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:36 +0000

Forty-two of the worlds most prolific poker players had gathered at Kings Resort in Rozvadov to battle it out for an iconic WSOP bracelet in Event #8: 25,000 GGMiliion at the World Series of Poker Europe.

When the dust had settled, the 89 entries they had done together created a mighty prize pool of 2,079,930. However, the lions share of 600,000 could only go to the victor, and that was Canadian high roller Daniel Dvoress, who won his second golden bracelet by defeating Michael Rocco heads up. Rocco took home 365,000 after a relatively short heads-up battle but ultimately missed out on the top spot and all the glory that comes with it.

It Feels Like The Triple Crown: Jesse Lonis Wins $10,300 NAPT Super High Roller For $174,550

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 04:00:30 +0000

It took three hours, but Jesse Lonis won his latest poker trophy and some extra savings for his two young daughters after defeating David Stamm in the $10,300 Super High Roller as part of the 2023 PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas at Resorts World. Lonis came out on top of the lengthy heads-up battle to win $174,550, just one of several six-figure scores this year for the young poker star.

Phil Hellmuth Makes Debut at PokerStars 2023 NAPT at Resorts World Las Vegas

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:00:31 +0000

On Tuesday night, the most decorated tournament poker player in history at least in terms of World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelets made his debut at the 2023 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT). 17-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth made his way to Resorts World and took a seat in Day 1c of the $1,650 Main Event.

Havent played a tourney in months (maybe first tourney since WSOP!!?), Hellmuth shared on social media. The Poker Brat was in good spirits on his way into the venue, even taking out his phone and taking selfies with the likes of Julien Martini, Maria Konnikova, and Michael Ian Black and sharing on social media with #POSITIVITY.

WPT World Championship: Epic Players Party to Return Dec. 11 at AREA15

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:30:29 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship won Event of the Year at last years Global Poker Awards and one of the reasons was because of all the festivities that complimented the poker action. That included a top-notch Players Party at one of Las Vegass best immersive venues AREA15. Well, the party is back at the same venue on December 11!

As players discovered last year, AREA15 provides the ultimate player party experience in its uniqueness and fun, interactive nature, said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. We cannot wait to see everyone there and continue the celebration of the biggest WPT event ever.

Two Loose Cannons: Find Out Who Won $50k Stakes to Play PokerStars Big Game

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:30:30 +0000

Via an American Idol style competition, Nikki Limo and Lily Newhouse were chosen as the first PokerStars Big Game “loose cannons” in over a decade. As such, they will receive a $50,000 stake to compete in a high-stakes cash game against pros and entertaining recreational players.

The contest began on Sunday from the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) with a free qualifier shootout poker tournament at Resorts World in Las Vegas. Each table winner 20 players then advanced to an intense interview process on Monday judged by Nadya Magnus, Joe Stapleton, and James Hartigan.

Have You Ever Seen a Player Call the Clock on Themselves at the Poker Table?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:33 +0000

In a brand new feature for PokerStars, the first-ever Team Pro Vlog covers beloved high-roller Parker Talbot on his run in PokerStars highest-attended live event of all time, the Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event at 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona this August.

Watch here if viewing from the United Kingdom

The Canadian Twitch streamer, best known as “Tonkaaaa” to his fans online, navigated a record-breaking field to reach the penultimate day, finishing seventh in the event for a total prize of 105,590.

nuncanemvi Hits the Jackpot in the 888poker $100K Mystery Bounty Main Event

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:30:31 +0000

Another $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event has come to a thrilling conclusion at 888poker, and “nuncanemvi” is the player who gets to call themselves this tournament’s champion for the next seven days.

A field of 837 unique players purchased 208 re-entries between them, resulting in a 1,045-strong field and a guarantee-busting $104,500 prize pool. “nuncanemvi” took home $20,451 of that sum courtesy of coming out on top of an exciting final table and pulling out a cool $12,489 worth of mystery bounties. The $20,451 score is the largest haul so far in this event.

Third Time's the Charm as Ermanno Di Nicola Catches a Miracle to Win the 550 Colossus

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:40 +0000

Poker can be a fickle game. Life-altering fortunes can change with the turn of a card. One hand can be the difference between being a champion and an afterthought, just one of thousands who busted short of the ultimate goal. Ermanno Di Nicola was on the good side of that variance today in Event #5: 550 No-Limit Holdem Colossus.

Di Nicola was all in early on the events final day with ace-jack against Elia Salernos pocket threes. A three on the flop gave Salerno a seemingly firm grip on the hand, with Di Nicola already getting up to leave and resigned to collecting his 14th-place payout.

Wing Po Liu Denies WSOPE Main Event Champ Omar Eljach His Third Bracelet in $5K PLO

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:33 +0000

The sixth gold bracelet of the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe has been awarded to Wing Po Liu here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov. Liu overcame a 202-player field and defeated Omar Eljach heads-up to claim their first gold bracelet along with the 230,000 first-place prize in Event #6: 5,000 Pot Limit Omaha.

Liu has had a couple of close calls as far as tournament wins go, including a third-place finish earlier this year in a WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six-Handed event in Vegas. Liu’s victory today marks a career-best cash, along with his first-ever tournament win.

We Are Giving Away 50x 100,000 Bet365 Mystery Bounty Tickets!

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:30:32 +0000

The first-ever mystery bounty tournament to run on the iPoker Network takes place exclusively at bet365 Poker. Featuring a 100,000 guaranteed prize pool, the inaugural bet365 Poker Mystery Bounty is going to be huge, and you could be playing in it for free thanks to five PokerNews-exclusive freerolls taking place between November 7-18.

Day 1s for the 100 buy-in 100,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty tournament began on October 21, and continue through to November 20. Each costs 100 to enter, although there are plenty of cut-price satellites for you to sink your teeth into.

Rick Salomon Sucks Out Twice in $430k Pot on High Stakes Poker

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:00:39 +0000

Does Rick Salomon ever run bad? Of course, but you wouldn’t know that if this week’s High Stakes Poker episode was your first introduction to the high roller.

Season 11’s Episode 12, which PokerGO released Monday night, featured a loose table with the same seven players as last week playing just about any two cards in search of some six-figure pots. Salomon was seated at the table with Rob Yong, Jean-Robert Bellande, Bobo Chann, Brandon Steven,Jennifer Tilly, and Justin Gavri. Their stack sizes at the beginning of the $200/$400 no-limit hold’em show are below.

Alan Keating Excited for Return to Hustler Casino Live

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:32:04 +0000

Cash game fans, mark your calendars. Hustler Casino Live has announced a brand new week of Super High Stakes action featuring the return of one of their most popular players, Alan Keating.

Set to kick off on Monday, November 27, itll be five straight days of $100/$200 cash game action. The week will wrap up on Friday, December 1 with a 24-hour stream, which HCL boasts as the first of its kind in poker history.

PokerStars Panel at NAPT Discusses Women in Poker Topics

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:30:29 +0000

Rebecca McAdam Willetts hosted a discussion at Resorts World on North American Poker Tour (NAPT) opening day to address ways to bring more women into poker.

The PokerStars Women in Poker Panel, which included McAdam and four prominent poker playing women Jennifer Shahade, Maria Konnikova, Alex O’Brien and Erin Lydon. For 45 minutes, the panel took an in-depth and honest look at what can be done to fix one of the game’s biggest issues.

The Big Game Reboot Ignites Imagination of Would-Be Loose Cannons

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:02:04 +0000

Back in 2010, amidst a boom period in the poker world, PokerStars launched The Big Game, a high-stakes televised cash game with a truly compelling twist. Each six-handed table featured five big names in the world of poker, and a Loose Cannon amateur. The Loose Cannon was staked with their buy-in, and anything they had over that initial amount was theirs to keep at the end of the night.

From the very first episode, the concept was a smash. Ernest Wiggins famously tangled with Phil Hellmuth, getting all in well behind with pocket kings to Hellmuths flopped three-of-a-kind nines. They opted to run the turn and river four times, and after Hellmuth won the first runout, everything went sideways for the poker legend much to the delight of Wiggins and Daniel Negreanu, who was also at the table.

Shawn Sheikhan Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Illegal Cannabis Business

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:00:28 +0000

Shahram “Shawn” Sheikhan, who pled guilty in 2022 to conspiracy to distribute marijuana, a federal crime, was sentenced to four years in federal prison on Friday morning in the United States District Court Southern District of California.

The veteran poker player who infamously feuded with Mike Matusow during the 2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) television broadcast, had faced a maximum sentence of 40 years in federal prison and a $5 million fine.

Jason Koon Wraps Monte Carlo Series with 10th Triton Poker Title

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 20:30:36 +0000

Jason Koon continued his mastery of Triton Poker by finishing up the Monte Carlo stop on Sunday with his record-extending 10th win after conquering the $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Turbo event for $365,000.

The GGPoker ambassador was one of 12 winners during the high-stakes poker series. On the final day, Daniel Dvoress also captured a victory, his being in the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha tournament, which paid $956,000.

There were a number of other big-time poker stars who claimed tournament wins in Monte Carlo, including Dan Smith, Steve O’Dwyer, Jonathan Jaffe, and Christoph Vogelsang, among others (full list of winners below).

Over $4 Million Guaranteed During the Merit Poker Gangster Series

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:30:31 +0000

The Merit Crystal Cove Hotel-Casino is gearing up for its latest spectacular poker festival, the Merit Poker Gangster Series. Running from November 22 through December 3, the Merit Poker Gangster Series boasts over $4 million in guaranteed prize pools, with each event featuring a guarantee. Best of all? PokerNews is jetting out to Northern Cyprus to bring you coverage of three of the biggest, or should that be most gangster, tournaments.

Michel Molenaar Crowned PartyPoker Irish Poker Festival Main Event Champion

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:30:33 +0000

Dutchman Michel Molenaar is the latest poker player to become a PartyPoker LIVE champion, having taken down the 3,000 buy-in Irish Poker Festival MILLIONS Main Event in Dublin for an impressive 210,000 payday.

The 210,000 Molenaar collected is the largest score of his career so far, surpassing the 126,650 he scooped after winning the 550 The Festival Bratislava Main Event in October 2022.

It has been quite the year for the young Dutch star. Molenaar won the 5,300 Super High Roller at the PokerStars Summer Festival Malta for 53,440 in July 2023, was the runner-up in the 5,300 Hydra Entertainment High Roller at PartyPoker LIVE MILLIONS Malta for 49,632 in September, and now has his hands on a career-best score in Ireland.

5 Fun Non-Poker Activities in the Bahamas During WSOP Paradise

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

While the main focus of the WSOP Paradise series in December will be on chasing gold bracelets, there are plenty of activities and sights worth checking out in the Bahamas after busting out of a tournament.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is hosting its first bracelet series ever in the Bahamas from Dec. 3-14, and it includes 15 tournaments and $50 million in guaranteed prize pools, including the $15 million guaranteed Main Event (Dec. 9).

Five Thoughts on the North American Poker Tour (NAPT): 2023 Edition

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The North American Poker Tour (NAPT) will relaunch at the Resorts World this weekend after taking 12 years off in the wake of online pokers demise in the United States in 2011.

PokerNews will be on hand with live reports and other stories from the NAPT, just like in 2010, so there is a sense that history is repeating itself as PokerStars once again establishes its highly-anticipated North American tour.

World Poker Tour Reveals Live Streaming Schedule for WPT World Championship

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT) plans to live-stream for 14 days during the WPT World Championship series next month, including one of the most historic poker tournaments ever.

Action begins Nov. 29 and runs until Dec. 23 at Wynn Las Vegas, one of the top spots for poker on the Strip. During what figures to be a massive series for the second consecutive year, there’s going to be a $40 million guaranteed championship event (Dec. 12-21), the largest guaranteed prize pool in poker history.

Your Guide to Resorts World During North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

There are plenty of reasons to be excited about the return of the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) in Las Vegas next week, including satellites into The Big Game on Tour and the $1,650 buy-in NAPT Las Vegas Main Event that will name the first NAPT champion in over a decade.

Another reason to be excited about NAPT Las Vegas is that it is taking place as Resorts World, one of the newest and most exciting attractions in Sin City that features state-of-the-art entertainment, dining and one of the best poker rooms in all of Vegas.

$10,000 in Weekly Freerolls and $150,000 in Guarantees With the 888poker Micro Rollers

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

888poker is well known for catering for small stakes and recreational players. It has cemented its commitment to this demographic by launching what it is calling the 888poker Micro Rollers. Online poker sites often forget or neglect low-stakes players, but 888poker does the polar opposite and goes out its way to create a fantastic experience for them.

There is no need to spend a lot to win big at 888poker, not now the Micro Rollers tournaments are in the lobby.

Halloween 2023: The Best Costumes In the Poker Community

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Poker players are known for their strategic thinking and decision-making, so it makes sense they would come up with some great Halloween costumes.

There were a few great costumes on display earlier this year at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), and now poker players were out in full force for Halloween.

From a spot-on Teddy KGB impersonation to an even better impersonation of Matt Berkey, here are the best Halloween costumes from the poker community.

The Hendon Mob Championship, SunBet Poker Tour Heading to Southern Hemisphere

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) is heading south. No, not south as in Florida. South as in South Africa, along with the SunBet Poker Tour for an R1,000,000 guaranteed tournament in Cape Town.

When the THMC Cape Town Million kicks off Nov. 26 it ends Nov. 28 it will be the first THMC event in Africa. The tournament, part of the SunBet Poker Tour by MJPT series, runs Nov. 22 to Dec. 3, All the poker action will take place at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World.

'Survivor' Meets 'Poker After Dark': GGPoker's New Reality Poker Show

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Daniel Negreanu, Jason Koon, Maria Ho, Fedor Holz, and other top poker players will show off their skills in a reality-based Poker After Dark show called “Game of Gold.”

The first episode in what appears to be a unique format airs Nov. 8 on the GGPoker YouTube channel. A couple years ago, the online poker giant obtained the rights to the iconic poker show, which is filmed inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.

APT Hanoi Billions 2023 Vietnam's Schedule Features a Staggering 96 Events!

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Anyone heading to the APT Hanoi Billions in Vietnam this December is in for a real treat. Not only are there a staggering 96 events and satellites in all shapes, sizes, and formats for players to get their teeth into, but there is tons to see and do in the area surrounding the Hanoi National Convention Center.

The APT Hanoi Billions runs from December 1-10, and the festival has 60 billion ($2.5 million) in combined guaranteed prize pools. A whopping 25 billion ($1 million) of that impressive sum is reserved for the Main Event, which is sure to be attended by players not only from Asia but the world over.

Bar Poker Open Heads to Florida for the 2023 BPO World Championship

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Palm Beach Kennel Club’s poker room will be packed to the rafters between November 16-20, as the Bar Poker Open heads there for the Florida edition of its World Championship. The $365 buy-in invite-only Florida World BPO Championship has a guaranteed top prize of $50,000 and an estimated prize pool in the region of $150,000. PokerNews’ live reporters will be on the tournament floor throughout the festival.

The Bar Poker Open organizers expect over 3,000 entrants from more than 30 poker leagues and $1 million in anticipated prizes. Hold onto your hats because the Bar Poker Open World Championship in Florida will be massive.

The Tales of Billy Baxter: High Stakes Deuce-to-Seven at The Dunes

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Billy Baxter arrived in Las Vegas in 1975 looking for a game. Baxter, an experienced gambler, was no stranger to this place. He was already, at the age of 35, a veteran high stakes gambler. He once ran his own underground casino in Augusta, Georgia, a club he won in a gin game from the previous owner. He spun that little club into gold, running table games and making book on sports until he had amassed a sizable bankroll for himself.

$500,000 is Guaranteed in the TigerGaming 50/50 Poker Tournament Series

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Calling all mid-stakes tournament grinders. How does a week of 50 online poker tournaments, each costing $55, sound to you? What about if those tournaments had combined guarantees on their prize pools weighing in at $500,000? Would you be interested in learning more? Of course, you would. So, continue reading to discover everything there is to know about the 50/50 Poker Tournament Series at TigerGaming.

TigerGaming hosts the 50/50 Poker Tournament series between October 30 and November 5. As the festival’s name suggests, the 50/50 Poker Tournament Series features 50 tournaments, each with a $55 buy-in. The series makes for a thrilling week of non-stop action.

5 Simple Yet Effective Strategy Tips for Small Stakes PartyPoker Cash Games

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Many people struggle to break through in a big way in small-stakes cash games. Perhaps they squeak by with break-even results or they even become minor winners. But most people want to win big. Indeed, for many, that is the primary reason for playing the game. The key to accomplishing that goal is to learn how to exploit the small edges most other people do not know about or do not apply often enough. In this article, I am going to discuss five simple strategy tips that will help increase your profit margins in low-stakes cash games, particularly those online at PartyPoker.

888poker Ambassador Vivian Saliba Shares Top Tips for Pot-Limit Omaha Starting Hand Selection

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pot-Limit Omaha is a poker game that has soared in popularity as of late for all the right reasons. Many see it as a more fun game than regular Texas Hold’em with its very swingy nature.

For those uninitiated, here’s a brief explanation of “the great game”:

In PLO, each player receives four hole cards, and they must combine exactly two of them with three of the five community cards to make the best five-card hand. The key distinction is the pot-limit betting structure, where players can bet or raise any amount up to the current pot size.

888poker Strategy: Quality Sleep Upgrades Poker Performance

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Regular sleep patterns are rarely part of the professional poker player’s life. Every serious poker player can tell you a story about playing a forty-eight-hour shift, staying up late because the deck was hot, or playing the online poker Sunday grind until work started on Monday.

However, bad sleep isn’t just bad for your healthincreasing the risk of heart attacks, weight gain, and poor mental healthit is also bad for your poker game. Sleeping well is a powerful tool for the professional poker player. Poker players need to be sharp for hours on end, or else they risk blowing their bankroll on frazzled decisions, as our friends at 888poker explained here.

888poker: 5 Tricks You NEED TO KNOW To Improve Your Poker Results

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In the exhilarating world of poker, success is an elusive prize that can only be claimed by those who master the art of the game. To help you sharpen your poker skills and elevate your results to new heights, we’ve turned to none other than Alexandre “Cavalito” Mantovani, a distinguished ambassador of 888poker.

With years of experience and a formidable track record in the poker arena, Mantovani is set to reveal the five indispensable tricks that can transform your poker prowess.

888poker: Can You Make This Hero Fold Close to the Bubble?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a busy time for the folks over at 888poker, as the platform’s $2 million guaranteed XL Autumn Series recently kicked off. At the same time, the company is also getting ready for its upcoming 888poker LIVE Coventry festival.

And with all these action-packed tournaments scheduled, you’ll probably want to brush up on some poker strategy to give you the best chance of booking big wins. Luckily for you, 888poker ambassador Alexandre “Cavalito” Mantovani has put together this video to help you when you’re facing tricky spots around the money bubble.

888poker: Would You Fold a Set of Aces in this Spot at the WSOP Main Event?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

At the 2023 World Series of Poker, 888poker StreamTeam Member Aaron Barone had the opportunity to play in his first ever WSOP Main Event, which also marked his first live tournament buy-in greater than $400.

Barone managed to breezed through his Day 1 flight and was full of confidence heading into Day 2. However, a dose of suspected food poisoning looked to derail of him of any momentum he had built up. Luckily for Barone, he managed to overcome any symptoms, but he soon found himself in another vomit-inducing spot when his Main Event journey resumed.

Albert Daher Caps Off EPT Cyprus With Crazy Prop Bets & $25,000 Title

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The idyllic scenery of the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel and Spa, with its sandy beaches and poolside bars, invites a slow life of laying back and soaking in the atmosphere. So it was an irony that the first-ever PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus ended not with a drawn-out affair but with a turbo sprint to the finish.

Long after Gilles Simon lifted the EPT Cyprus Main Event trophy and the room had largely cleared of players and spectators, Albert Daher and Mikita Badziakouski continued to battle at their table with four other opponents in the final $25,000 No-Limit Holdem event of the festival. The levels had been decreased to 15 minutes to speed up action; stacks became extremely shallow, at one point averaging 12 big blinds at the final table.

Alec Torelli Rivered the Nuts on Day 2 of WSOP But Needed to Decide What to Bet

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. In the first article, I walked you through my preparation routine and broke down the most key hand from Day 1.

Today Im continuing with the series to share a crucial hand from Day 2 that propelled me to become the table chip leader.

For those who want a deeper dive, Im putting together a full breakdown of my entire Main Event run, a tournament course, and a live workshop on tournament poker, which you can learn more about at Conscious Poker. Enter your email there to receive a free Hand of the Day video breakdown of a key hand from my 2023 Main Event.

Alec Torellis WSOP Main Event Run Day 1C: Actionable Ways to Maximize Value

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

I had the time of my life playing the record-breaking 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Its bittersweet finishing in 11th place. The pain of being so close to the dream of making the Final Table is slowly offset by gratitude for the great run. Looking back on my 20-year poker journey, I feel like the Main Event was the most incredible moment of them all.

I created this fun vlog which documents my entire Main Event run.

Aleksejs Ponakovs Bounces Back With a $25k NLH Win at EPT Cyprus ($216,810)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Another day, another $25,000 buy-in no-limit hold em tournament held at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus. The fifth of such events at Merit Hotel Casino & Spa saw a field of 21 entries gather throughout the registration period, and was full of the best of the best, as usual.

This time it was Aleksejs Ponakovs who came out ahead, winning $216,810 and of course a lovely PokerStars trophy. He defeated Daniel Smiljkovic heads up, who received $136,100 for his efforts. Meanwhile, $50,000 Super High Roller champion Juan Pardo and high-stakes phenom Leon Sturm also picked up cashes to divide the rest of the $504,210 prize pool.

Alexander Tkatschew Dominates Final Table to Win $25,000 NLHE Event ($432,090)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The $25,000 NLHE I event, running at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa as part of the PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus, has now reached its conclusion and a winner has been crowned.

A total of 59 entries were made to the event, which generated a prize pool of $1,416,590. Of those entries, just eight players made the money.

After coming to the final table as the chip leader and knocking out four of his remaining opponents on the way to victory, Alexander Tkatschew emerged as the outright winner. He faced Teun Mulder heads-up and, still holding a significant lead, made short work of it to come out on top.

Amazing Jerry Odeen Wins Again; Takes Down The Grand Following Four WCOOP Victories

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Sweden’s Jerry Odeen enjoyed a fruitful World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) at PokerStars, helping himself to four titles and the topping the Medium Leaderboard. Odeen’s winning streak looks set to continue for some time yet, judging by how he triumphed in the $1,050 buy-in The Grand over at PartyPoker this weekend.

The Grand is PartyPoker’s highest buy-in tournament of the week. With many high-stakes grinders taking some time away from the virtual felt after the WCOOP and World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online shenanigans, this week’s Grand was contested by a compact field of 39 entrants. The small turnout meant only seven of the nine finalists won a slice of the $40,000 prize pool, meaning both Joao Binacolini and Guillaume Nolet navigated their way to the final table yet logged out of their PartyPoker accounts empty-handed.

Analyzing Ian Drake's Stunning Heads-Up Comeback Versus Rodrigo Selouan

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

On Sunday, August 27, high stakes up-and-comer Ian Drake captured his first $5,200 Titans Title on PokerStars. Drake, who married his fiancee the day before, overcame a stacked final table for the perfect wedding present and battled back from an eight-to-one heads-up deficit versus Brazil’s Rodrigo Selouan.

Drake, who lives on the Isle of Man, is not a professional player but has been mixing it up on the virtual felt with some of poker’s biggest names the last few months and has posted several five-figure scores on various platforms in high-roller events.

Asian Poker Tour (APT) Hanoi Billions Looks Set to be a Record-Breaking Affair

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) heads to Hanoi, Vietnam, to close out the 2023 season in style. The APT Hanoi Billions 2023 boasts of VND 60 billion ($2.5 million) in guaranteed prize money in what is one of the APT’s biggest poker festivals in its 15-year history.

Running between December 1-10 at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam, the APT Hanoi Billions 2023, in partnership with the Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP), will be the biggest poker event Vietnam has ever seen. Hanoi is a hotbed for poker, and the Hanoi Billions 2023 marks the third time in 2023 and the fifth overall that the APT has stopped off there.

Bigger Guarantee, More Ways To Qualify for WPT World Championship

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Youve very likely already heard: the award-winning WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is returning this December. But heres the real headline – the 2023 edition is coming with a staggering $40,000,000 guarantee.

Forty. Million. Dollars.

World Poker Tour and Wynn are pushing the envelope once again, setting a new record for a live guarantee with promises of life-changing paydays to those who make it to the end. As WPT CEO Adam Pliska has said, the event is poised to reach new heights but in reality, its going to smash WPT records across the board. And, for players, its not only the chance for a poker experience like none other, as well as for a lucky few, the opportunity at a life-changing score.

Biopic Looks to Take Doyle Brunson’s Legacy to Silver Screen

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Within the world of poker, there may never be a name that draws the kind of reverence and admiration as that of Doyle Brunson. The World Poker Tour champion and 10-time World Series of Poker bracelet-winner was around when Texas Holdem first rose to popularity in the 1970s, as Brunson became a back-to-back WSOP Main Event champion.

Over the next 50-plus years, Brunson competed at the highest stakes poker had to offer, finding success wherever and whenever he played. Tales of his legend stretch well beyond Brunsons recorded tournament and cash game successes, from his time as a collegiate basketball player, to Texas road gambling and beyond. And so, even before Brunson died back in May at the age of 89, if any poker players life merited the Hollywood treatment, Brunson would be a primary candidate.

Blake Bohn Wins Record-Breaking 5th Title at MSPT Ameristar East Chicago

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Minnesota poker legend Blake Bohn became the first player to win five Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) titles at its latest stop at Ameristar East Chicago.

Bohn the last player to be elected to the Minnesota Poker Hall of Fame in 2016 outlasted a field of 557 entries to win $113,146. The six-figure tally makes it nearly $1 million in MSPT earnings for Bohn as he jumps over the $4 million mark in lifetime earnings, according to Hendon Mob.

Bleznick Outlasts Haxton and Chidwick to Win $100k Super High Roller Bowl: PLO ($1,292,000)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Jared Bleznick is the first-ever Super High Roller Bowl: Pot-Limit Omaha champion after a six-hour battle with Isaac Haxton and Stephen Chidwick to close out the inaugural $100,000 tournament at PokerGO Studio.

The final three outlasted a field of 38 players to fight over a $1,292,000 share of the $3,800,000 prize pool.

It was Haxton who fell in second place after holding a chip advantage over Bleznick in heads-up play. Chidwick picked up $836,000 for third and a field of Isaac Kempton, Aaron Katz, Frank Crivello, and Chino Rheem rounded out the rest of the cashing finishers.

Brutal Cooler on New High Stakes Poker: Set Over Set for a $500k Pot

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Rick Salomon and Brandon Steven played one of the most memorable pots of Season 11 on High Stakes Poker during Monday’s brand new Episode 11 session, a set-over-set hand for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The table remained the same as last week when Salomon and Steven competed against Jennifer Tilly, Jean-Robert Bellande, Bobo Chann, Justin Gavri, and Rob Yong. There were plenty of massive pots, some aggressive (and sometimes successful) bluffs, and some of the best action we’ve seen during the current season.

Brutally Bluffed and Cracked Aces in the Inaugural Survival Challenge Poker Home Game

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

For the second year in a row, I took some vacation time during the summer and missed out on part of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. In 2022, I stepped away to be a contestant on Season 9 of Survival Challengewhich I wrote about in-depth here and this summer I returned, albeit as a volunteer to help hold the game for a whole new crop of players.

Can Phil Hellmuth Fold Pocket Kings on Hustler Casino Live?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It is rare to see Phil “The Poker Brat” Hellmuth buy into a cash game extremely deep, but in this February episode from Hustler Casino Live he decided to sit with $300,000 in a friendly $100/$200 game! This was bound to create a recipe for a huge pot during the poker livestream and when Hellmuth wakes up with pocket kings, you just know there are going to be fireworks!

In this strategy column, I discuss the factors you should consider when playing extremely deep-stacked in cash games. The effective stack between Alan Keating and Hellmuth is around 150 big blinds! For this reason, Hellmuth should often want to four-bet preflop to force Keating to fold hands that will still have equity against his pocket kings and may end up costing him a huge pot.

Career Defining Win for Ilia Pavlov in $10,300 EPT High Roller ($787,400)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa in Northern Cyprus finished today with one of the last events on the schedule; the $10,300 EPT High Roller. A total of 407 players made up this field, generating a prize pool of $3,947,900.

After a lengthy two-day grind against some of the fiercest competitors in the world, only 23 players returned to the felt this afternoon for their last chance of the series at an EPT trophy. After 30 levels of play, it was Ilia Pavlov who would emerge victorious, claiming the gold PokerStars trophy as well as the lions share of the prize pool, taking home $787,400.

Chase Wilson Celebrates 18th Birthday With an 888poker LIVE Coventry Victory

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chase Wilson only turned 18 years old, the legal gambling age in the United Kingdom, six days ago, and he gave himself the perfect birthday present, namely a 24,950 prize! Wilson was one of 419 entrants in the 330 buy-in Big Shot, part of the 888poker LIVE Coventry festival that’s running right now at the Grosvenor G Casino.

The 419 entries resulted in a 125,700 prize pool that the top 64 finishers shared. Christopher Johnson was one of the first players to see a return on their investment. The likes of Team Grosvenor’s Katie Swift, Keith Johnson, Lee French, Leo Worthington-Leese, and Michael Rosaman joined Johnson on the rail, via the cashier’s desk, at various points of Day 2.

Chris Battenfield Cleared of GTOWizard Cheating Accusations

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Chris Battenfield is back on WSOP.com after a recent temporary hold was lifted from his account when it was determined he did not use Real Time Assistance (RTA) to cheat in a recent online bracelet event.

The row started on October 3, when Mike “BrockLesnar” Holtz took to Twitter/X to accuse Battenfield of using RTA after he became suspicious of his play in the $2,000 bracelet event on WSOP NV/NJ. Battenfield won previously a WSOP Circuit ring in August on the platform after a heads-up battle with PokerGO commentator Jeff Platt.

Christoph Vogelsang Writes His Own Chip and a Chair Story; Wins $2,644,000

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

More than 40 years ago, at the 1982 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event,Jack “Treetop” Straus lost a pot that left him with a solitary chip in his stack, which he found hidden under a napkin. As he hadn’t declared himself all-in, Straus was allowed to continue with his single chip and famously went on to become the 1982 WSOP Main Event champion; the phrase chip and a chair was born.

Common Poker Tells - How to Read People in Poker

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Understanding poker tells is crucial in no-limit hold’em but is often overlooked by new players. These cues, whether deliberate or unconscious, offer valuable insights into an opponent’s hand. Self-awareness is key before decoding others, as recognizing personal tells prepares players to interpret and use others’ cues effectively.

What is a Tell in Poker?

A poker tell refers to any physical, verbal, or behavioral cue exhibited by a player during a game, inadvertently revealing information about the strength of their hand. These cues can be conscious or unconscious gestures, such as changes in posture, speech patterns, eye movements, or betting behaviors.

Compete Against Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps on Global Poker Next Week

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Starting Oct. 16 on Global Poker, as part of the platform’s Celebrity Challenge, poker players can compete on the virtual felt with the most decorated Olympic athlete of all-time Michael Phelps.

Phelps, a swimmer, has 23 gold medals, 14 more than anyone else in history. You might compare his Olympic dominance to that of Phil Hellmuth, whose 17 gold bracelets are far and away a record, at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

Counting Cards in Poker - How It Works and Is It Legal?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Card counting is one way players might train to find an edge in the casino. With enough studying and preparation, players can take advantage of a significant change in the odds of winning.

Card counting is a controversial technique in other card games such as blackjack, but players can find a significant edge if done correctly. You can count cards in blackjack, but can you card count in poker games, and is it legal?

Dan Smith Wins Monte Carlo Invitational for $3,870,000 & First Triton Title

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The latest Triton Super High Roller Series is in full swing in Monte Carlo and kicked off with the $200,000 buy-in Special Triton Invitational, a unique event that paired top pros with business recreationals as the two groups battled it out on the high roller felt.

The Invitational event drew 73 runners for a massive prize pool of $14,600,000 as familiar high roller face Dan Smith ended up on top for $3,870,000, the third biggest score of the decorated poker player’s career.

David Baker, Jeremy Becker, Bing Weng Among Wynn Fall Classic Champions

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Wynn Fall Classic on the Las Vegas Strip wrapped Oct. 29 with more than $3 million paid out over 28 days of poker action.

There were a number of high-profile poker players who took home the iconic Wynn Las Vegas replica trophies (and won a bunch of money), including David “ODB” Baker, David Pham, and the top tournament player in the world this year, Bin Weng.

Check out the Wynn Poker Room review here on PokerNews!

Dirty Dealing Book Review: Was the Idea for the Poker Movie Rounders Stolen?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Last month, PokerNews spent a significant amount of time celebrating the 25th anniversary of the beloved poker movie Rounders. That included five things you didnt know about the movie, an interview with Johnny Chan, and remembering the time Doyle Brunson busted Matt Damon from the 1998 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event.

While immersing myself in all things Rounders, I learned about a poker book that was published in 2022, one that was directly linked to the cult classic film. The book is Dirty Dealing: Grosso vs. Miramax Waging War with Harvey Weinstein, and the Screenplay that Changed Hollywood by Jeffrey Allan Grosso.

Doyle Brunson’s Celebration of Life Brought the Poker World Together

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In July, the world of poker gathered together in the Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas to celebrate the life and legacy of Doyle Brunson. The memorial for Brunson brought out the icons of poker – players like Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu and Phil Ivey, industry standouts like Mori Eskandani and Jack Binion, and the legendary Gabe Kaplan, a longtime friend of Brunson.

On Doyle Brunson Day, that celebration of life – the speeches, video tributes and sentiments shared – is a reminder of the mark that Brunson left on the world.

EPT Cyprus Hands of the Week: Late-Night Controversy Involving Julien Sitbon

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The 2023 European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus recently wrapped up. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team was on hand all series long to capture all the action, and during that time they documented some big hands, be they bad beats, sick coolers, or just game-changing in nature. Heres a look at some of the biggest hands from the latter half of the EPT Cyprus festival.

Click here to see all the winners from the 2023 EPT Cyprus.

EPT Cyprus Main Event Livestream Coverage; Mini EPT to Run Alongside

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Cyprus stop of the PokerStars European Poker Tour is officially underway, and cards are already in the air for the $10,200 Mystery Bounty and $1,100 Eureka Main Event (which you can follow in PokerNews live reporting blog).

The excitement is already building towards the $5,300 Main Event, and PokerStars have now announced their live stream schedule for the series’ showstopper. Alongside the broadcast, EPT fans have plenty to look forward to with the Mini EPT Cyprus Online, which features two Mini Main Events and $60,000 in added value. PokerStars players in Spain, France and Portugal have also been treated to their very own MicroMillions series, which has 3 million in guaranteed prize money!

EPT Cyprus: Controversial Poker Hand Sees Cards Retrieved from The Muck

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

There’s always at least one hand in every poker tournament that causes a stir, and this was no exception during Day 1a of the $2,200 Eureka High Roller at the ongoing PokerStars EPT Cyprus festival.

Merijn van Rooij and Maan El Hachem were the players involved in the hand which saw cards retrieved from the muck after an all-in and call situation. There was a lengthy deliberation by the floor, that also saw their initial decision overruled by EPT Tournament Director Toby Stone.

Ethan Yau Looking to ‘Rampage’ Way Into $1M Big One for One Drop

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In the relatively short amount of time that Ethan Rampage Yau has been active in the poker world, hes accomplished more than most grinders will in a lifetime. The popular YouTube vlogger has amassed more than a quarter-million subscribers, hes played for seven figures in Hustler Casino Lives Million Dollar Game, hes won a WPT $25,000 World Championship High Roller, scored a WSOP bracelet, locked up a sponsorship with WPT Global, and racked up more than $2 million in life tournament earnings.

Excitement Awaits as MILLIONS Irish Poker Festival Schedule Announced by PartyPoker

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Are you ready for an exhilarating week of poker action in one of the world’s most iconic poker cities? PartyPoker invites you to the MILLIONS Irish Poker Festival, happening from October 31 to November 5. Brace yourself for a chance to win a share of a staggering 1 million in combined guarantees.

The Dublin Intercontinental Hotel hosts this prestigious event and is Located in the heart of the Irish capital. This luxurious and enchanting venue promises to set the stage for an unforgettable poker experience. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer, the MILLIONS Irish Poker Festival offers something for every player, and you can secure your seat for as low as $0.01 through the online satellites, which are currently running.

Exclusive PokerNews 888poker Freeroll Passwords for November 2023

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re looking for 888poker freeroll passwords, you’ve come to the right place! PokerNews has partnered with 888poker to offer our readers some great added value freerolls in November, with the first freeroll kicks off on 5th Nov.

The freerolls are password protected, and the passwords can be found on our exclusive PokerNews Discord Channel. By joining us on Discord, you give yourself a chance to get your hands on some incredible added value at 888. All that is required for you to play in these freerolls is an active 888poker account and to be a reader of PokerNews.

F1 x Poker - Top 5 F1 and Poker Destinations

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Poker players have a unique opportunity this Fall to combine their love of poker and racing with a double dipped experience in Las Vegas when the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) and the Las Vegas Grand Prix take over the Strip in November.

PokerStars a partner of the Oracle Red Bull Racing team is offering players a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Las Vegas with a Vegas Gold Pass. The Vegas Gold Pass covers the buy in for, travel to, and accommodation during the $5,300 NAPT Las Vegas High Roller. In addition, Vegas Gold Pass holders will attend the Oracle Red Bull Fan Experience at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Its a mouth-watering poker package worth $20,300.

Famed Author Anthony Holden, Who Wrote Poker Book Big Deal, Passes Away at 76

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The poker world received sad news over the weekend when it was revealed that famed author Anthony Holden passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 76. Holden, who resided in London, suffered a severe stroke in August 2017, one that left him confined to a wheelchair with his left arm and leg inoperative. Fortunately, the stroke did not impair his memory and cognitive skills, and he even spoke about it with PokerNews in 2018.

Fernando Santa Maria is the new EAPT Champion; Massive Grand Final Details Revealed

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After Rozvadov and Milan, Barcelona became the third European city to welcome the relaunched EAPT. The series took place from September 29 through October 8, and during these days, 18 unique EA Poker Tour Championship trophies found their new owners. The top prize was won by Dominican player Fernando Santa Maria, who was the winner of the 560 buy-in Main Event.

Despite the modest buy-in, the guaranteed prize pool for the EAPT Barcelona Main Event was 200,000 plus 20,000 in packages that EAPT added to the prize pool. Some 354 poker players entered during the four starting flights, plus three others who qualified online via the GGPoker network. Those online Day 1 players arrived in Barcelona already in the money and just in time for the start of Day 2.

Follow All of the EAPT Bucharest Main Event Action Here at PokerNews

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The latest leg of the new look EAPT is only days away, with the 888 Poker Room Bucharest playing host from November 3-12. A 560 buy-in 180,000 guaranteed EAPT Bucharest Main Event is among the busy schedule, and PokerNews is delighted to reveal its live reporting team will be in Romania throughout the Main Event, bringing you live and exclusive updates.

The 2023 EAPT Bucharest festival springs into action in the evening of November 3 with the first of four flights in the 30,000 guaranteed EAPT Cup. The EAPT Cup crowns its worthy champion on November 5.

Frankie of Next Gen Poker Cried After This Brutal Cash Game Hand

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Poker can be a brutal game at times and nobody knows this better than Frank “Frankie” Cucchiara from Next Gen Poker.

Frankie from Next Gen Poker recently joined me to discuss a hand that he played during a meet-up cash game that they had at the Texas Card House in Austin, Texas. It ended up with Frankie having to leave his own meet-up game and going to sit by himself at Home Depot where he cried a few (or many) tears.

Fraudster Allegedly Extorted Money from Two Hustler Casino Live Poker Players

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

An alleged fraudster is accused of pitting two prominent Hustler Casino Live regulars against each other to run an elaborate scam.

Benjamin “Blank Check Ben” Lee and “Wes Side” Wesley Fei, both polarizing figures on the show, have an admitted tense relationship. But the poker players are putting their differences aside to expose someone they believe has extorted them both, which Lee explained via his own blog post.

Poker Players Scammed

In August, an anonymous person made some accusations against Wesley in a WordPress blog post, claiming the poker player got him for $250,000 in a cryptocurrency scheme in early 2022.

Galfond & Yong Clash on Latest High Stakes Poker; Berkey Stuggles w/ Big Pocket Pairs

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This past Monday, a new episode of High Stakes Poker aired on PokerGO. Episode 9 of Season 11 featured new lineup including Rob Yong, who bought in for $500,000, Jason Koon for $250,000, Ferdinand Putra for $130,000, and $100,000 apiece for Jennifer Tilly, Matt Berkey, Farah Galfond, and Stanley Tang.

Heres a look at some of the biggest hands and highlights from what turned out to be an action-packed episode.

Gary Blackwood Brings Hustle and Dreams to City of Angels

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world. Actors, singers, dancers – people from every walk of life make the move to Southern California with dreams of making it big. L.A. also happens to be a mecca for poker. To that end, you can add poker pro Gary Blackwoods name to the list of people who are looking to find their fortune in the shadow of the Hollywood sign. However, Blackwood isnt here to break onto the big screen, hes here to break into the big games. And hes taking you along for the ride.

Get Involved in the WPT Global Scavenger Hunt and win a $12,400 WPT World Championship Package

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The WPT World Championship at the Wynn Las Vegas boasts a $40 million guaranteed prize pool, and most entrants will pay $10,400 for the chance to get their hands of some of that cash. However, thanks to WPT Global, you could be jetting off to Las Vegas in December armed with a $12,400 package that includes a $10,400 seat to live poker’s biggest-ever guaranteed event.

The WPT Global Scavenger Hunt is in full swing but ends at 11:59 p.m. CET on November 26. While that is four weeks from now, time flies when you’re having fun, and you’ll have plenty of that at the WPT Global tables.

Gilles Simon in the Driver's Seat Ahead of EPT Cyprus Main Event Finale

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus is in its twilight stages after the penultimate day of the $5,300 Main Event played out inside the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel and Spa.

The stage is now set for the seven finalists, who return at 12:30 p.m. EEST, to compete for the $1,042,000 top prize alongside the glitz and glamour that comes with being an EPT Main Event Champion.

Final Table Profiles:

Leading the pack of survivors is the esteemed online poker player and the inaugural winner of PokerStars’ Dare to Stream competition Gilles Simon. The 24-year-old bagged 8,075,000 after snatching the chip lead in the dying moments of Day 5.

Glory For Geilich: Scotsman Takes Down 888poker LIVE Coventry High Roller

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Ludovic Geilich warmed up for the 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event in style by taking down the 2,000 High Roller for 40,870. Geilich came out on top of a 70-strong field, which was packed with the most recognizable names in British poker, and helped himself to the lion’s share of the 132,160 prize pool.

Gelich’s Coventry victory marks the second time in 2023 that the popular Scotsman has come out on top in a major live event. He won the 1,000 GUKPT Edinburgh Main Event in May for 79,590, and it would take a brace person to bet against Geilich completing a hat trick when he enters one of the final two flights of the 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event.

Hall-Ahuja! Ankit Ahuja Wins Eureka Main Event In Cyprus For $362,365

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

India’s Ankit Ahuja recently decided to focus on fixing his mental leaks in poker, and his work has paid off in spades. Just weeks ago, Ahuja finished fifth in the Estrellas Main Event in Barcelona, and now he’s bested that by taking down the $1,100 Eureka Main Event at PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus for a career-best $362,365.

“It was tough, but that’s bound to happen in any tournament,” Ahuja told PokerNews after the victory. “These were hands where I couldn’t have done anything, so I didn’t make any mistakes (in the hands). I was just okay with it. And still, I was glad that I had so many chips that even after I lost those hands, I still had 100 bags after that.”

Hamza Nasir is the 2023 GUKPT Leeds High Roller Champion (47,790)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is currently in Leeds for the eighth leg of the 2023 season, and while the Main Event was edging closer to crowning its champion, Hamza Nasir was busy taking down the 1,350 High Roller for a 47,790 payday.

According to The Hendon Mob Database, this impressive victory is Nasir’s fifth cash of 2023 career and the first time he has emerged victoriously from the battle.; what a way to break his duck. The 2023 GUKPT Leeds High Roller drew in 121 entrants, who created a 156,820 prize pool. Anyone finishing in the top 13 places banked at least 3,000 for their efforts, with the top five finishers locking in a five-figure haul.

Have You Got $0.01 Spare? You Could Be Playing in the Sunday Party at PartyPoker

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Every online poker site has a flagship weekly tournament that usually takes place on Sunday. PartyPoker is one such poker room. The Sunday Party is PartyPoker’s showpiece event, but despite its lofty status, you could be playing in the next edition from only $0.01.

The Sunday Party is a $109 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament played with a progressive knockout structure. PartyPoker guarantees not a cent less than $100,000 will be dished out via the main prize pool and in bounties combined by the time the worthy champion is announced.

Inaugural Queens of Tallinn Set to Make Poker History

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Olympic Park Casino and adjoining Hilton Tallinn Park are well known for hosting the ever-popular Kings of Tallinn festivals. From November 30 through December 3, those venues will make history with the running of the inaugural Queens of Tallinn, the first ladies-only poker festival in Europe.

Renowned tournament director Teresa Nousiainen is the brains behind Queens of Tallinn, creating an 11-event schedule, with ten of those tournaments dedicated only to female poker players.

Jennifer Tilly Gets Owned By Aggro Rick Salomon on High Stakes Poker

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It was a session to forget for Jennifer Tilly on the 10th episode of High Stakes Poker Season 11. The Bride of Chucky star’s luck couldn’t have been any worse, especially against Rick Salomon.

The two high-stakes poker players battled in some huge pots in a $200/$400 no-limit hold’em game, which aired Monday night on PokerGO. They weren’t the only ones in the game, but they were the focal point of the show.

Juan Pardo Makes Short Work of the EPT Cyprus $50,000 Super High Roller ($688,560)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The $50,000 Super High Roller at the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa was scheduled to be a three-day affair.

After an elongated Day 2, which saw 12 60-minute levels of play and ran deep into the night, it was Spains Juan Pardo who took home the trophy and the accompanying $688,560 a day early after a heads-up deal.

Pardo beat fellow Spaniard Vicente Delgado after a relatively short heads up battle. Delgado had to console himself with the $583,400 he received for finishing in second place.

Jungleman and Airball Go Toe to Toe (Again) on Hustler Casino Live

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

With Dan ‘Jungleman’ Cates in the building for Friday’s Hustler Casino Live $100/$200/$400 game, it was seemingly inevitable that Cates would battle his old friend Nikhil ‘NikAirball’ Arcot over the course of the night.

It was also likely that the pair would exchange some “friendly” barbs along the way.

It didn’t take long for the pair to get tangled up in a pot in which Cates cold four-bet from the big blind and NikAirball responded with a preflop five-bet. Naturally, the showdown pitted NikAirball’s against Cates’ .

Kostas Patsourakis is the 2023 GUKPT Leeds Main Event Champion

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Until this weekend, a fourth-place finish in the 140 buy-in PokerStars LIVE Moneymaker’s Road to PSPC Newcastle worth 3,275 was the only recorded cash on the Hendon Mob profile of Kostas Patsourakis. However, he now has a 78,419 and a first place finish on his record after coming out on top in the 2023 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Leeds Main Event.

The GUKPT Main Event drew in 346 entrants, with 97 of those navigating their way through to Day 2. Thirty-four players saw a return on their investment, with the likes of Tuan Le, Kevin Allen, recent GUKPT Luton champion Stuart Rutter, and Brett Angell among the early cashers. Others who cashed in the Leeds Main Event included Jack Hardcastle, Dean Hutchison, Nathan Farnaby, and the 2,000 High Roller runner-up Paul Patouilliart.

Life ‘On The Go’ Leads Ari Engel to Record 16th WSOP Circuit Ring

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

One of the more interesting stories playing out in the world of poker in 2023 has been the ever-shifting landscape at the top of the all-time WSOP Circuit rings list. In April, Josh Reichard tied Maurice Hawkins for No. 1 with his 14th career WSOPC victory. One month later, Hawkins regained the top spot with No. 15.

At that point in time, Ari Engel was lingering slightly behind, having captured a 12th WSOPC ring of his own. But then he went to Michigan post-WSOP to play an online series, and added a 13th. His trip to Graton a few weeks later netted Engel back-to-back wins in as many days, and suddenly Engel was tied for the record.

Louise Brunson, Wife of Late Doyle Brunson, Passes Away

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Louise Brunson, married to the late poker great Doyle Brunson, has passed away, according to a social media post from her daughter Pamela Brunson.

The Brunson’s were married for 62 years and spent much of their time together residing in Las Vegas. They met in 1959 and tied the knot in 1962 and had three children together Pamela, Todd Brunson (Poker Hall of Famer), and Doyla, who passed away at age 18 in 1982.

LuiMartins Goes Post to Post and Wins 888poker $100K Mystery Bounty

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Brazilian sensation “LuiMartins” sat down at the $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event final table at 888poker with the chip lead in tow, and less than 90 minutes later, they had all the chips in play in their stack, and $8,288 in prize money tucked away in their account.

The tournament attracted 1,003 entrants, including re-entries, ensuring the $100,000 guarantee was beaten by $3,000. The mystery bounties came into play after the completion of the 18th level, including a massive $10,000 jackpot. Ecuador’s “Fever105” got their hands on that five-figure envelope despite busting from the tournament in 63rd place.

Maher Nouira Books a $25,000 NLH Win at EPT Cyprus ($180,120)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Maher Nouira is the latest winner at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus after the Tunisian took down $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em for $180,120. Nouira agreed to an even chop with heads-up opponent Jules Dickerson as the two played for the trophy, bringing Nouira his second PokerStars Spade after taking down a 5,000 6-Handed event and EPT Prague in December 2022.

The single-day high-stakes event drew 24 runners for a prize pool of $576,240 and five places being paid. German wizard Dominik Nitsche bowed out on the money bubble ahead of the eliminations of Russia’s Artur Martirosian (5th - $54,700), Canada’s Sam Greenwood (4th - $67,700) and Australia’s Kyle Cheong (3rd- $93,600), who picked up his first Hendon Mob-recorded cash since 2013.

Master Multi-Tabling for Online Poker with 888poker Pro Ian Simpson

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The folks at 888poker are back once again with more fantastic strategy tips. And this time in the hot seat is ambassador Ian Simpson. In the video below, Simpson details five top tips on how to start multi-tabling for online poker.

Knowing how to multi-table effectively can increase your volume on the virtual felt and possibly boost your hourly win rate.

Play Lower When Adding Tables

If you’re used to playing three tables at once and want to add a fourth table, Simpson recommends choosing a game lower in stakes than your average buy-in. Adding that extra table will mean you’re a little more pressed for time with your decision-making.

Math Teacher Earns Ticket to Prague By Winning PokerStars Bootcamp Showdown

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Former math teacher turned licensing consultant Louise Ulrick may have a third career ahead of her after she took down the Women’s Bootcamp Showdown at PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus to win a full package to EPT Prague in December.

The United Kingdom resident was one of the ten finalists who flew to Cyprus for the PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp Showdown, the culmination of a Womens Bootcamp aimed at mentoring women wishing to excel in poker.

Matthias Eibinger Captures Triton Monte-Carlo Main Event Title and Career-Best Score

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Matthias Eibinger is on Cloud Nine today after taking down the Triton Super High Roller Series Monte-Carlo Main Event. Eibinger is a regular on the high-stakes tour, and although he has triumphed in Triton Poker side events, a Main Event title had eluded him until now.

Eibinger came out on top of a 135-strong field and captured a career-best $3,461,261 after a heads-up deal with Spanish superstar Adrian Mateos. Eibinger also got his hands on a luxurious Jacob & Co timepiece and a two-day stay for him and up to five friends aboard an exclusive Bombay yacht courtesy of luxury brand Bombay.

Mattress Mack Loses Out on $50 Million in Sports Betting Wins Due to Houston Astros World Series Loss

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Jim Mattress Mack McIngvale, one of the biggest sports bettors in the world, suffered a multi-million dollar defeat when his beloved Houston Astros fell in Game 7 of baseballs American League Championship Series, one game short of making the World Series.

Last year, the Texas mattress store billionaire owner cashed a sports betting record $75 million score when his favorite baseball team defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series. He placed seven-figure wagers at various sportsbooks, one a $3 million futures bet on the Astros to win the Series at +1000 odds, and it paid $30 million for just that one bet.

Meet the Final Table of the Triton Poker Series Monte-Carlo Main Event

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Big money has already been won in the opening few days of the Triton Poker Series in Monte-Carlo, with Dan Smith taking home $3.87 million in the opening $200,000 Invitational tournament. By the end of the night on Saturday, one fortunate player will take home an even larger prize in the Triton Monte-Carlo Main Event, with the champion set to take home $3,925,000.

The overwhelming favorite heading into the final day of play is Adrian Mateos. The 28-year-old from Spain, already a four-time World Series of Poker champion, EPT champion, and accomplished High Roller player, looks to add his first Triton title with an eye-popping chip lead. He’s the only player with an above-average stack among the final nine and holds just a hair shy (3.96x) of four times as many chips as his nearest competitor.

Meet the Women of the PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp Showdown

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

PokerStars announced earlier this year that an exciting program created for women to learn more about poker would return in 2023, and it will now culminate in a special Showdown tournament at the currently underway European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus stop.

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

Negreanu Bubbles the $100K PLO Super High Roller Bowl as Haxton Leads

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It was a heartbreaking day at the office for Daniel Negreanu in the Super High Roller Bowl: Pot-Limit Omaha event in Las Vegas, but an equally enjoyable one for Isaac Haxton. The Super High Roller Bowl: Pot-Limit Omaha is the largest buy-in PLO event of all time, yet 38 players ponied up the $100,000 buy-in and created a $3,800,000 prize pool as a result. Only seven of those starters will receive a slice of that pie, and Negreanu won’t be one of them.

Oleg Semionov Wins EPT Cyprus $10,200 Mystery Bounty; Takes $192,900 Including Bounties

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The $10,200 Mystery Bounty event at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa has now reached a conclusion and a champion has been crowned at the PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus.

A total of 102 entries were made to the event, which generated a prize pool of $989,400, breaking down as $479,400 in the regular prize pool and $510,000 in bounty prizes. Of those who entered, 13 players made the money and took the min-cash of at least $9,600.

Olympic Legend Michael Phelps Talks Poker: It Forces You To Be In The Moment

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

While Michael Phelps is best known as a 23-time Olympic gold medalist, he is also a prolific poker enthusiast. The 38-year-old first started playing poker in high school with friends and continued to play with fellow athletes and celebrities during his rise up the Olympic ranks.

Now, Phelps is taking part in the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge as he continued to battle against his celebrity peers, including basketball stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Paul George and music industry titan DJ Khaled. The Michael Phelps Celebrity Challenge, which ran Oct. 16-24, consisted of a series of qualifier events before a Michael Phelps Celebrity Challenge Final.

Over $1,500 Added Value in our PokerNews Home Games on PokerStars in November

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

We at PokerNews are excited to announce that our Home Games Leaderboard is back in November and readers can continue to pit themselves against one another in our private PokerNews Home Games group on the PokerStars platform.

PokerNews Home Games has already awarded over $8,000 worth of tickets and with games running daily, there is always time to jump and grab some of that juicy value.

Members can compete on the virtual felt on both mobile and desktop, and PokerNews will add incredible value to the heap of tournaments running throughout the year. Don’t worry if you are a cash game player, as there will also be a host of cash game tables, at a variety of buy-ins, that will be running so you too can enjoy battling for bragging rights and big blinds.

Paulius Plausinaitis Turns the Tables to Win $25,000 NLH at EPT Cyprus ($264,690)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Today’s $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em event, running at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa as part of the PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus, has now reached its conclusion and a winner has been crowned.

A total of 29 entries were made to the event, which generated a prize pool of $696,290. Of those entries, five players made the money.

Artur Martirosian and Paulius Plausinaitis were the last two players left standing. Martirosian came into the heads-up battle with a significant chip lead, but Plausinaitis soon doubled up to bring it even. He then managed to make a flush to claim most of Martirosian’s chips and leave him short, moments later winning the match.

Phil Ivey Agrees to Play Heads Up with Two Lucky WPT Global Members

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The World Poker Tour is getting great value out of its ambassadorship deal with Phil Ivey.

The ten-time WSOP bracelet winner already has appearances scheduled in Tokyo for the WPT Japan and in Vegas for the WPT Premiere Meet-Up Game at the Wynn.

Now, the latest from the World Poker Tour has Ivey taking part in The Phil Ivey WPT Duel. This event will see Ivey take on two lucky ClubWPT contestants in a pair of heads-up simultaneous matches.

Phil Ivey Set To Attend WPT Japan OnLive Main Event

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

November will see the World Poker Tour come back to Tokyo for the WPT Japan, co-hosted by the Japan eSports Union.

The WPT has committed to a 100,000,000 ($671,244) guarantee for the 5,000 ($34) buy-in event.

The WPT Japan will play out in a hybrid OnLive format. This means that players can enter multiple online Day 1s on WPT Global with the Day 1 survivors then coming together for the live portion of the tournament at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square in Tokyo starting on November 23.

Play in Bet365 Poker's First-Ever Mystery Bounty Event; 100,000 Guaranteed

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Mystery bounty tournaments are all the rage right now, but they are yet to appear on the popular iPoker Network. That fact only remains true until October 21, when Bet365 Poker becomes the first site on the iPoker Network to host one of these thrilling tournaments.

Bet365 Poker is running a 100,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty tournament that has multiple Day 1s running from October 21 through November 20, with the final day scheduled for 8:30 p.m. UK time also on November 20.

Play With DJ Khaled In the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge Running Oct. 31-Nov. 7

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Global Poker’s Celebrity Challenge has been underway for several weeks now, giving players a chance to compete on the online felt with basketball stars Paul George and Karl-Anthony Towns and Olympic legend Michael Phelps. Now, Global Poker users can battle with DJ Khaled as he leaves the temporarily turntable to play some poker.

The DJ Khaled Celebrity Challenge runsOct. 31-Nov. 7. and, like the previous challenges, will consist of Sweeps Coin qualifiers where Global Poker players can have an opportunity to play with the music industry icon.

Poker Rooms Shut Down with 3,700 Casino Workers On Strike in Detroit

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Poker rooms in Detroit have shut down after 3,700 casino workers walked off the job at three different properties in the Michigan city.

All three casinos will remain open during the strike, but poker rooms have temporarily closed at MotorCity Casino and MGM Grand Detroit.

An update to the website for MotorCity Casino indicated their poker room would be closed temporarily, while a sign informed visitors at MGM Grand Detroit that the area was closed. A phone representative at Hollywood Casino in Greektown said the casino was open, and the poker room operations were unaffected by the strike.

Poker Straddle Explained - What is a Straddle in Poker?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Straddling in poker might sound complex, but it’s a simple concept. Analysing whether or not you should straddle and how to play against the straddle, however, are completely different stories. So, in this article we will explain everything you need to know about the straddle, including what the straddle is and how to play against it.

What is a Straddle in Poker?

The straddle in poker is an extra bet that is placed before the cards are dealt.
The straddle bet is usually equal to 2x the big blind (BB).
In some particular cases that we explore in this article, the amount of this bet can be unlimited.

A straddle in poker is an optional blind bet made by a player before the cards are dealt. It is usually twice the size of the big blind and allows the straddling player to act last preflop. It increases the stakes and creates more aggressive play in the following betting rounds.

Poker Vlogger 'Rampages' Doug Polk's Stack in Entertaining Heads-Up Match

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The stakes were relatively low for the competitors, but Doug Polk and Ethan “Rampage” Yau played a heads-up match live-streamed at The Lodge Poker Card Club, with the latter pro dominating the match.

On Thursday, the two high-profile poker players battled for nearly six hours at the Texas card room co-owned by Polk for some $10/$20 stakes no-limit hold’em. Early on, the match was competitive and both players traded the chip lead multiple times. But it became a one-sided affair a few hours into the session.

PokerNews Explores the 2023 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Thousands of gaming industry personnel flocked to the Venetian in Las Vegas last week for four days of networking and to discuss the latest trends in casino gambling at the 2023 Global Gaming Expo (G2E).

One of the largest gaming conventions in the world each year, G2E began on Monday, Oct. 9 and concluded on Thursday. *PokerNews’*Chad Holloway and Jon Sofen (pictured above) attended the Wednesday session to find out what the convention is all about.

PokerNews Freerolls Every Weekend on WPT Global

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Are you aware that WPT Global is the official online poker site of the World Poker Tour? Each day, WPT Global runs some fantastic tournaments that are crammed full of value, and PokerNews is adding a couple of exciting freerolls to the mix this weekend.

The special relationship PokerNews and WPT Global enjoys allows us to bring you eight PokerNews-exclusive freerolls during November. Get involved in them all and you’ll be battling it out against your fellow PokerNews readers FOR combined prize pools worth more than $1,000!

PokerNews Freerolls Offers Readers More Added Value on PokerStars in November

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

PokerNews is offering you a chance to get your hands on some incredible added value at PokerStars in the form of money-added weekly and monthly freerolls. All that is required for you to play in these freerolls is an active PokerStars account and to be a reader of PokerNews.

Head to the PokerStars tournament lobby, and type “PokerNews” into the search bar to reveal the first batch of value-added PokerNews-exclusive freerolls. The first freeroll, the PokerNews Weekly Freeroll, shuffles up and deals at 7:00 p.m. BST on 1 November, and sees you sit down with a generous helping of 10,000 chips and play to a ten-minute clock where the blinds start at only 25/50/5a. The structure is superb for a free-to-play tournament; having a $100 prize pool serves as an added bonus.

PokerStars Bounty Builder Returns with Two Main Events, Packed Schedule & Massive Guarantees

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The thrill of knockout action is set to return as the PokerStarsBounty Builder Series makes its grand comeback, offering two weeks of intense poker action from October 15 to October 30. With buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $1,050, this festival promises to cater to all types of poker players.

The platform is pulling out all the stops by guaranteeing a jaw-dropping $20 million in prize pools across 150 tournaments during the festival. But that’s not all brace yourself for the highly anticipated Main Events that are set to raise an eyebrow or two!

PokerStars Dare to Stream Winner Gilles Simon Becomes Inaugural EPT Cyprus Main Event Champion ($1,042,000)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After a week of action under the opulent lights of the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino and Spa, the $5,300 Main Event of the PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus has wrapped up proceedings, with Gilles Simon walking away as the victor.

Simon defeated Andrea Dato in a brief heads-up affair that saw him overcome more than a two-to-one chip deficit.

It’s a meteoric rise to the top for the 24-year-old, who was playing online tournaments with an average buy-in of $10 just a few years ago. It’s another example of how the poker dream still remains possible, as Simon banked $1,042,000 for the win.

PokerStars Reveals the NAPT Streaming Schedule; Announces the Return of The Big Game

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is only a few weeks away, and the excitement surrounding the returning tour is reaching fever pitch. November 4 sees the NAPT return to the United States after a 12-year hiatus, and while PokerNews will provide you with updates from the $1,100 Mystery Bounty, the $5,300 NAPT High Roller, the $1,650 Main Event, and the $10,300 NAPT Super High Roller, you will be able to tune into a live stream throughout the NAPT Las Vegas festival.

PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp: Drea Renee is Ready to Risk It!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Earlier this year, PokerStars announced that an exciting program created for women to learn more about poker would return in 2023, and it will soon culminate on Oct. 18 at European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus with a Showdown tournament, which will award a full package to EPT Prague in December

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp: Ines Lafosse Looks to Make South America Proud

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp: Jenny Larsen Takes First Solo Trip to Cyprus

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp: Katie Hopkins Travels from Philly to Cyprus

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp: Louise Ulrick Takes Hobby to Next Level

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp: Rookie Patrice Gordon and the Art of Surprise

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

PokerStars x Poker Power Womens Bootcamp: Yvonne Mai's Didn't Know the Game 2 Months Ago

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Womens Bootcamp, in partnership with Poker Power, is aimed at beginners who will then be mentored by PokerStars ambassadors including Jen Shahade, Lali Tournier and Georgina GJReggie James.

Premiere Meet-Up Game with Phil Ivey Will Kick Off the WPT World Championship at Wynn

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The World Poker Tour’s record-setting series at the Wynn will kick off with another edition of the WPT Premier Meet-Up Game according to the company’s CEO.

With such a positive reception last year, we are pleased to once again offer the Premier Meet-Up game as our grand opening activity, stated Adam Pliska told the press. The WPT ambassadors will be out in full force to welcome players to the World Championship festival.

Quan Zhou Wins the $3,000 Mystery Bounty at EPT Cyprus ($242,623)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The PokerStars European Poker Tour at the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa, in Northern Cyprus, continued today with an action-filled Day 3 of the $3,000 EPT Mystery Bounty. A total of 981 entrants made up this field generating a prize pool of $2,664,396, of which $981,000 was set aside for the elusive Mystery Bounties that came into play on Day 2.

After 27 levels of play over two days, 18 players returned to the felt this afternoon for their shot at EPT glory and the first-place prize of $298,496. A further ten levels elapsed and it was Quan Zhou who emerged victorious, claiming the silver PokerStars spadie trophy and the title of the EPT Cyprus Mystery Bounty champion.

Remember Matthew Perry: Making the Celebrity Poker Showdown Championship

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Actor Matthew Perry tragically passed away at age 54 on Saturday. You might not know it, but the Friends star showed interest in poker during his adult life, including a near championship run on Bravo’s Celebrity Poker Showdown, an iconic 2000s poker show.

Perry was reportedly found dead in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home. He was unresponsive when police arrived at his house. Foul play isn’t suspected, and drugs weren’t discovered at the scene. A cause of death has yet to be determined.

Rounders 25th Anniversary: Director John Dahl on Making a Poker Classic

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

When it came out in 1998, Rounders was, at best, a moderate box office success, but the box office fails to give you any sense of the movies cultural impact on the poker community. Rounders was the first length of fuse laid down for the poker boom and provided a fillip for hundreds of professional poker careers (not to mention the odd poker writer).

Shannon Shorr Captures His First Career Bracelet Win

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Dreams do come true.

Every poker player knows that poker is full of highs and lows. For veteran tournament pro Shannon Shorr, Sunday night provided one of the highest highs of his career.

Just after 2 a.m. PT, Shorr was heads-up for the bracelet against Maxx mc4chess Coleman in the WSOP Online $2,000 NLHE 6-Max Event and just needed to win a flip to win the tournament and what would be his first gold bracelet. Thats when the following must-see moment took place:

Shawn Sheikhan Asks for Probation Amid Illegal Cannabis Conviction Sentencing

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Attorneys for Shahram “Shawn” Sheikhan have pleaded with a Federal court judge to sentence the poker pro to probation instead of prison more than a year following a conviction for conspiracy to distribute marijuana.

“Sheiky,” who competed in a few 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) events, entered a guilty plea on June 30, 2022 in the United States District Court Southern District of California. His admitted crime, related to an illegal cannabis business he operated, carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in Federal prison and a $5 million fine.

Soccer Ace Neymar Denied PokerStars Titans Event Victory

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar “neymar-jr” Jr. came agonizingly close to taking down the latest edition of the $5,200 Titans Event at PokerStars this weekend, ultimately having to make do with a runner-up finish. Although Neymar collected $66,056 for his bridesmaid finish, he will be bitterly disappointed not to have come out on top and added the Titans Event title to his long list of personal accomplishments.

Neymar fans will likely see more of their hero at the live and virtual felts in the coming months because he faces a spell on the sidelines. Last week, while representing his country in a World Cup qualifying game against Uruguay, Neymar landed awkwardly and left the field in tears on a stretcher. Tests later confirmed a meniscus tear injury to Neymar’s knee and a season-ending Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear. Neymar faces up to a year in the treatment room.

Straight Flush vs Straight Flush! Playground Poker Club $1.3 Million Bad Beat Jackpot Hits

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The spot of all the biggest jackpots in live poker Playground Poker Club had yet another massive bad beat jackpot hit with CAD $1,344,069 ($988,824 USD) being spread unevenly among those in the room after a straight flush cracked a weaker straight flush.

Playground, one of the top poker rooms in Canada, is notorious for its massive jackpots. Just two months ago, a $2.6 million bad beat jackpot hit at the card room, the largest in live poker history.

Take A Look Inside the Las Vegas Sphere; Will Poker Be Played There?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

As the gambling and entertainment capital of the world, there is never a shortage of interesting things to do in Las Vegas. But a new attraction, a 366-foot tall, $2.3 billion ball wrapped in 560,000 square feet LED screens that looms in the horizon of the Las Vegas Strip, may have taken entertainment in the city to a whole new level.

The Sphere at the Venetian Resort, which opened on Sept. 29, is a giant spherical entertainment venue (it holds 18,000 people) that Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) has billed as “a revolutionary venue to enjoy immersive shows, concerts, and events like never before.”

Team PokerStars' Fintan Hand Crowned UKIPT Edinburgh Main Event Champion

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The PokerStars UKIPT Edinburgh Main Event, running at Genting Casino Fountain Park, has reached its conclusion.

A total of 220 entries were made across three starting flights, which generated a prize pool of 211,200. Of those, 33 players made it through to Day 2 to lock up the 1,720 min-cash. By the end of a relatively short Day 2, six players were left in contention for the title.

Having turned professional during the COVID-19 pandemic after a short career in recruitment, and having briefly worked as a dealer in this very casino, Daniel Gormley went into the Final Day with a massive chip lead over his nearest rival.

The Muck: Bleznick Uses Time Extension Chips to Open Sports Card Box at $100k Final Table

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In case you didn’t already know, Jared Bleznick really, and we mean really, loves sports cards. He loves them so much that he stalled play in the $100,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl PLO tournament on Wednesday for a box break.

Although “Blez” didn’t break any rules by using time extension chips at the final table with four players remaining to open two boxes of Panini One of One basketball cards, not everyone was entertained, including his opponents and PokerGO commentator David Tuchman. But many viewers enjoyed the sideshow.

The PokerStars UKIPT Returns To Edinburgh For the First Time in Eight Years

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It has been eight long years since the PokerStars UK & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) headed north of the border to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, but the wait for the UKIPT’s return is almost over, with UKIPT Edinburgh taking place at Genting Casino Fountain Park between October 24-29.

The crown jewel on the UKIPT Edinburgh schedule is the 1,100 Main Event, which eager poker fans can follow the action via the PokerNews Live Reporting pages. Of course, it would be better if you were competing in the UKIPT Edinburgh Main Event and seeing your name on our pages; only you can make that happen.

The World Poker Tour's Season XXII Schedule Promises Worldwide Action in 2024

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT) confirmed the first half of next year’s schedule, issuing the date for twelve WPT and WPT Prime events in the first six months of 2024.

The schedule has three U.S. stops on itone each at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, OK; the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood, FL; and Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA. The international stops include a Virgin Voyages cruise ship in the Caribbean (WPT Voyage and WPT Voyage Prime) and multiple stops in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

TigerGaming Has Two $150,000 Guaranteed Tournaments On Oct. 29-30

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

TigerGaming could be the online poker site for you if you are looking for a change of scenery and love playing in big guaranteed tournaments. TigerGaming is hosting a $150,000 guaranteed tournament on October 29, and another in the early hours of October 30, giving the chance to fight it out for a share of a combined $300,000 this weekend.

The $150,000 GTD Main Event is the first of two bumper events you can sink your teeth into. It costs $109 to enter, unless you win your seat for only a couple of bucks. Be logged into your TigerGaming account by 6:30 p.m. UK time on October 29, which is when the first cards are pitched.

Tony G Trolls Phil Hellmuth & 4 Other Epic Moments from the PokerStars Big Game

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After more than 12 years in hibernation, the PokerStars Big Game show will return to the airwaves in 2024. For those who weren’t around the poker world in the pre-Black Friday era (early 2010s), you missed out on some entertaining moments from what was and will be again one of poker’s most iconic shows ever.

The Big Game is a unique cash game show that pits an amateur, dubbed the “loose cannon,” against pros. In 2010-2011, when it originally aired, players such as Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, and Doyle Brunson appeared to take on the loose cannons, who were staked to play in the high-stakes games. At the end of each episode, the amateur would get to leave with any profits they accumulated throughout the session.

Top 5 Best Poker Games you NEED to Play

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Wondering what popular poker games you need to learn? Now is the ideal moment to explore fresh poker experiences, from online poker for beginners to real money games.

Discover the perfect poker game you’d like to play from these five popular options!

Online Poker: Play the Best Online Poker Sites

1. Learn and Play Texas Hold’em Poker

Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker game in the world. If you want to learn the rules and play online poker games, this is a great place to start.

Tough Competition Drives Newly-Minted WPT Champ Kayhan Mokri

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Kayhan Mokri doesnt see a future in which he becomes a regular tournament guy.

However, after a string of extraordinary successes in 2023 – racking up more than $2.6 million in earnings and capturing a major title with his induction into the World Poker Tour Champions Club – perhaps its time he reconsiders.

Mokri, the 29-year-old poker pro from Norway, cut his teeth primarily in small-stakes online cash games. In recent years he’s gradually stepped up his game, spending time during COVID rising through the ranks. And, sure, during that time hed been playing some tournaments. But it wasnt until everything opened back up that he started taking them seriously.

Tyler Barnes Takes Down the RGPS Tulsa Main Event for $52,692!

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

After three days of play, the RunGood Poker Series $600 Main Event at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma has come to a close after over 12 hours of play on the final day. The total number of players from all three flights came to 499 entries, creating a $260,000 prize pool that almost tripled the $100,000 guarantee that the event promised.

After navigating through a tough final day, Tyler Barnes stood alone atop the field, claiming the title, the championship ring and the $52,692 first-place prize. Adding to the champion’s purse in a big way is the addition of the Dream Seat package, which provides a full travel package and a seat to the Dream Seat Invitational, the winner of which will be entered into the televised PokerGo Tour Championship $1,000,000 Freeroll which is a 64-played capped field meaning that Barnes could parlay this win into some serious life-changing money.

Valeriy Pak Wins $338,460 and the Eureka High Roller Trophy After 17 Hour Poker Session

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

There has been another winner crowned at the 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus, as the $2,200 Eureka High Roller has come to its conclusion following a three-way deal involving Valeriy Pak, Takahiro Tsugu and Alexander van der Swaluw. Pak then won the flip for the trophy to be confirmed as the overall winner.

Pak took home $338,460, while Tsugu and Van Der Swaluw locked up $300,000 and $292,320 respectively in a day that lasted nearly 17 hours.

What Is Real-Time Assistance (RTA)? Is it Legal?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Real-Time Assistance (RTA) is a topic that is becoming increasingly more discussed within the poker community, and PokerNews is here to give you a brief explainer of what the term poker RTA means, how it works, and how players are supposedly using it at the highest levels of poker to cheat their way to hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars.

PokerStars takes its game integrity seriously, and recently gave insight into how they combat RTA, including how they detect and deter cheaters on its site. PokerStars revealed that its proactive detection rate of RTA usage exceeds 95%.

Will Ethan Rampage Yau Win a $100,000 Pot with Pocket Aces?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Last year on Hustler Casino Live, Ethan “Rampage” Yau found himself in a dream spot as he has pocket aces against Boston Jimmys pocket kings! Can he find a way to win all of Jimmys chips and a $100,000 pot?

In this strategy column, I’ll discuss when you should look to use a larger raise size pre-flop when you are out of position to reduce your opponents implied odds and to reduce the stack-to-pot ratio, as well as the variables you should consider when deciding on an optimal bet size.

Win a WSOP Main Event Seat In Upcoming Cards For Kindness Poker Tournament

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Poker players everywhere will have a chance to play for a $10,000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event seat this week in a charity event that will raise money for youth.

The Cards For Kindness Poker Tournament, a virtual event taking place on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., will support the Riley’s Way Foundation, a nonprofit that strives to “empower a youth-led movement, providing young people with the programs, support, and inclusive community they need to thrive as changemakers.”

World Poker Tour Announces Three 2024 WPT Prime Season Stops

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT), in collaboration with TexaPoker, has announced three WPT Prime stops in France and Italy as part of its upcoming 2024 season. WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence, Sanremo, and Paris are all confirmed after successful debuts during 2023.

Although it is only natural that big buy-in tournaments grab the attention of the poker community, the more affordable WPT Prime events are deserving of some eyes on them. The WPT Prime Main Events cost 1,100 or local currency equivalent and it is evident from the bumper attendances throughout 2023 that there is huge demand for mid-stakes tournaments.

WPT Global Strategy Ten Quick Improvements You Can Make To Your Poker Game Now

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Once you’ve learned the basics of poker, you’re probably anxious to get straight into playing the game.

However, you should still try to carve out some time to study poker, even at the earliest stages. To help you start to improve your game without cutting into your playing time, the folks at WPT Global have put together ten bite-sized strategy tips.

These ten short strategy lessons will take less than ten minutes to learn, so you’re never taken away from the table for too long.

WPT Global: Four Top Tips For Getting Value Out Of Suited Connectors

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Suited connectors can feel like an easy hand to play, but they can get new players in trouble.

Because suited connectors promise you a chance of hitting big hands (or draws to big hands) like straights and flushes, these hands can be a source of big wins. But they can also lead players astray, causing you to chase the wrong end of a draw or to overplay a weak pair.

WPT Global: Gutshot Draw Strategies To Avoid Trouble And Win Big

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s easy to get in trouble chasing a gutshot straight. These hands require particular care because you are drawing to a strong (and often well-disguised hand) in the form of a straight.

However, the potential strength of a flopped gutshot straight draw is only realized a small amount of the time about 8.5% on the turn and 16.5% by the river. These long odds, combined with the hand’s potential strength, can make it attractive but expensive.

WPT Global: Range Balancing For New Players

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

There are plenty of ways to improve your poker game, one of the main strategies you need to master early on is range balancing.

Like many poker ideas, this is simple to explain but much harder to master. In this article, with the help of the WPT Global, we’ll cover the explanation part and start you on the road to achieving that mastery.

So if you’re looking to learn some range-balancing poker strategy, read on.

WPT Global: Top Five Strategy Tips To Get The Most Out of Pocket Aces

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

It’s always nice to see two aces in the hole. However, strong as they are before the flop, pocket aces still require savvy play after the flop to avoid turning your best starting hand into an expensive mistake.

To help you acquire that savvy, WPT Global has put together a list of five important strategy tips.

Bear these in mind when you pick up pocket aces, and you should avoid the biggest mistakes players make with aces.

WPT Global’s Customer-First Culture Drives WPTWC Qualifier Program

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Its impossible to think of everything, but Alex Scott, General Manager of online poker site WPT Global, and his team are giving it a shot. Specifically when it comes to finding the best ways to qualify players for the award-winning, $40 million guaranteed World Poker Tour World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

In its second year, the WPT World Championship has upped the ante, more than doubling the $15 million guarantee of the 2022 edition and promising players another stellar December to remember in Las Vegas. But simple math says that a bigger guarantee is going to need more runners in order to reach itand WPT Global looks to play a big part in helping those who want to get into the event for the minimum a clear shot at doing just that.

WPT Voyage vs. WPT at Sea What's the Difference? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

By now youve no doubt heard about the World Poker Tour (WPT) and a cruise ship, but do you know if it was WPT Voyage or WPT at Sea? Honestly, did you even know there was a difference? Well, there certainly is, and in this article, were going to tell you everything you need to know about both.

For starters, know that WPT at Sea is an actual poker room on Virgin Voyages (currently on the Scarlet Lady cruise ship but soon to expand to others) whereas WPT Voyage is a standalone event, one that may currently be overshadowed by the upcoming WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, but could very well, and mark our words, earn the WPT another Event of the Year nomination in 2024.

WPT World Championship Seat A Dream Come True for ClubWPT Lifer

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Thousands of poker players from around the world will take their shot at a piece of a $40 million guaranteed prize pool this December in the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. The field will be littered with seasoned pros, hopeful amateurs and everyone in between, each looking to end 2023 on a life-changing note.

Putting up the full $10,400 buy-in isnt the only way in, though. Qualifiers from WPT partners across different venues and platforms have already punched their tickets to Las Vegas for this historic event. One group, in particular, to keep an eye on is a group of 11 players (and counting) that have spun up a $12,500 WPT Passport simply by playing on ClubWPT, the offiial subscription online poker game of the World Poker Tour.

Yiannis Liperis Adds to His Resume With Dominating Run in the 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Yiannis Liperis has proven throughout his career to be a talented player on any day. But give him the cards, the chip lead, and the ability to run over the table, and it becomes almost an unfair fight. Thats exactly what happened today at the final table of the 888poker LIVE Coventry Main Event as the Cyprus-born, Birmingham-based poker pro went on the run of a lifetime.

Liperis built up a massive chip lead at the final table on his way to capturing the title and 120,000 first prize after a five-way deal, defeating Charles Chattha in a brief heads-up clash. Liperis already had more than $3 million in live winnings in a career that has cashes going back to 2009, but for someone who has been playing for so long, he recognizes how rare days like this really are and what an accomplishment winning a tournament like this is.

Your Last Chance to Become a PokerStars UKIPT Champion in 2023 Starts Nov. 5

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Another thrilling PokerStars United Kingdom and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) season concludes in November, meaning time is rapidly running out if you have becoming a UKIPT champion on your to-do list for 2023. The UKIPT is currently in Edinburgh until October 29, where PokerNews is reporting from the 1,100 Main Event, but has no time to rest because everything will be immediately packed up and driven to Dusk Till Dawn for the UKIPT Nottingham festival.