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‘Time Will Tell’ If Young Gun Travis Egbert Isn’t Just on a Heater

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:15:10 +0000

It doesnt seem that long ago, in the midst of the explosion of online poker, that a swarm of new young poker pros invaded card rooms across the United States. On the World Poker Tour, at the World Series of Poker, on ESPN, fresh-faced players – many of whom grinded tens of thousands (maybe more) hands online, started making waves in a game in a game that had been dominated by veteran pros for decades.

Casey Sandretto Finds Validation in WPT Rolling Thunder Victory

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:15:01 +0000

Casey Sandretto couldnt stop smiling. Its understandable,he just topped a 458-entry field to capture the his first World Poker Tour title at WPT Rolling Thunder for a career-high $246,600 cash which includes a seat to the 2024 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December.

But it was more than that. It was validation. Validation for taking a second chance at a poker career after having tried and walked away from it nearly a decade earlier.

Ben Ludlow Riding Wave of Momentum onto WPT Voyage

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:14:52 +0000

After hours spent patiently waiting for Virgin Voyages Valiat Lady to hit international waters on Sunday night, poker got underway on WPT Voyage in an explosion of action, all at once. As hundreds of players lined up for cash game action in the pajama Meet-Up Game, and a satellite for the $5,000 WPT Voyage Main Tour event, the first cards in the air were for a $2,500 turbo No Limit Holdem event.

Romulo Dorea Brazilian Vlogger is Anything But Lost in Translation

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:14:45 +0000

For centuries the Amazon rainforest has served as one of the worlds greatest gifts. The extremely dense jungle absorbs carbon dioxide nd releases new oxygen into the atmosphere. Quite literally a breath of fresh air.

It might have done the same for poker.

Romulo Dorea, a 29-year-old poker vlogger, grew up in Belem, Brazil, a small port town that sits atop the northern portion of Brazil and serves as an estuary of the Amazon River. It was in that environment that Doreas first childhood dream formed. Like many Brazilians, Dorea desperately wanted to be the next Pele or Ronaldo and shine on the world’s biggest stages for Seleo Canarinha – the Brazilian national soccer team.

Landon Tice Has No Beef With Becker, Just Wants To Make Him Pay

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:14:36 +0000

Two months out from another busy summer of poker in Las Vegas, theres a buzz building for the 2024 World Series of Poker. Its not about any of the 99 gold bracelet events in particular, but one major headline currently stands out among the rest.

Landon Tice vs. Jeremy Becker.

Its a proxy war between Matt Berkey (Tice) and Daniel Negreanu (Becker). Each player is backing their protg, with a crossbook bet of all of their action. The way a crossbook works is that two players compare their results, and the player with more money won gets paid an additional sum that typically represents the difference in their total winnings, with a variety of potential limits and conditions involved. When it comes to this particular bet, there are only a handful of conditions.

Meet the Final Table of WPT Voyage Championship

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:14:23 +0000

After two long days of battling it out deep into the night on Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady, the final nine players in the field have each locked down their seat at the WPT Voyage Championship final table.

There are some familiar faces coming back Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET to battle it out for the first ever WPT Voyage Championship title. Topping the chip counts is FaridJattin, who is at his fourth career WPT final table and first since making a pair of those appearances in 2016.

Aram Oganyan Chased Action onto WPT Voyage and Won His Major Title

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:14:15 +0000

Over the last few weeks, Aram Oganyan has hit a new peak in his poker career. He cashed for a hair shy of $1 million, a career-best, in Korea, and Oganyan was anxious to find another tournament and more action.

“I went to play poker at Triton in Jeju, Korea three, four weeks ago. I had a great time there, and I did really well. I suppose I was feeling hot, and I just wanted to keep it going. And I was like, ‘What’s the next poker thing going on?’”

Caitlin Comeskey Wraps Up WPT Voyage With One Shining Moment

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:14:07 +0000

You’d be hard-pressed to argue that womens sports isn’t enjoying a moment. Over the last month, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese and others have grabbed, controlled, and ultimately shined in the spotlight of NCAA Womens March Madness, elevating their own profiles and that of their sport.

As WPT Voyage made its way through international waters Thursday night towards a beach party in Bimini, one of poker’s rising personalities had a moment of her own and ended up grabbing, controlling and shining in the spotlight of the WPT Voyage Ladies event.

Lukas Robinson Getting Taste of Celebrity Experience on WPT Voyage

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:13:59 +0000

Back in November, Poker After Dark: Game of Gold generated award-winning buzz in the poker industry with a fresh take on the poker TV format. The cast included some heavy hitters in the world of poker including Daniel Negreanu, Jason Koon, Maria Ho, and Fedor Holz among others. Big names with big poker fan bases to match.

But in the midst of its reality TV meets gameshow format, some up-and-coming players were put in the mix as well, and most of them took the opportunity to step into the poker spotlight.

Tom Dwan, Rampage Confirmed for HCLs 2024 Million Dollar Game

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:13:51 +0000

On Tuesda, Hustler Casino Live announced three more big-name confirmations for their upcoming 2024 Million Dollar Game, two of which are returning for the second year as undisputed stars of last years livestream.

Tom Dwan, Ethan Rampage Yau, and Daniel Jungleman Cates are the latest players to officially join the $500/$1K stakes, million-dollar minimum buy-in nosebleed cash game at the Hustler Casino in Los Angeles from May 28-31. The trio is added to the already announced cast of fan-favorite poker superstars that include Doug Polk, Tony G, Nik Airball Arcot, and Alan Keating among others.

Five Things You Might Have Missed from WPT Voyage

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:13:41 +0000

Sunshine, ocean adventures, top-notch food, non-stop entertainment, and parties galore. Plus, enough cash games and tournaments to satiate even the most voracious poker players appetite.

Bu enough about what you may have missed out on personally during WPT Voyage. Over the course of just five nights of tournament action, 20 trophies were awarded onboard Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady, including a brand new WPT Main Tour champion in Aram Oganyan and a new WPT Prime champion in Gregory De Faria.

Top Tips to Crush the $600 PokerNews DeepStack Championship at the 2024 WSOP

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:11:05 +0000

Like many of you, us here at PokerNews have been repetitively scanning the 2024 World Series of Poker schedule, and we’re still pinching ourselves every time we come across our very own bracelet event, the $600 PokerNews DeepStack Championship.

Naturally, we thought it’d be wise to lend a helping hand to everyone thinking of hopping into the tournament. It’s the least we could do, right? So, we’ve come up with these top tips that we think will help you crush the PokerNews DeepStack Championship.

Pay Attention to These Poker Tells When Playing at the 888poker LIVE Tour

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:10:50 +0000

888poker is back once again with more tips and tricks to help you elevate your poker game from meh to amazing.

This time around, the ambassador Vivian Saliba is dishing out some useful advice on how to spot poker tells when playing live poker at events such as the 888poker LIVE tour.

If you’re struggling to decipher some of your opponents’ lines, listen to Saliba, and you’ll be better positioned to take their chips the next time you’re at the tables.

Alex Jauregui’s Battles With Doug Polk Earns Him ‘Sicko’ Status

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:37:51 +0000

This guys a legend man. Hes on a crazy run-up. Hes crushed the games, hes played good, hes incredible TV. He will go all the way if he thinks youre weak, hell make big calls, talks a bunch. I think hes awesome for the show, said Doug Polk.

Hes a sicko, bro, Joey Ingram said.

Polk and Ingram were in the middle of one of their joint podcasts, talking about the livestream from Polks poker room, The Lodge. More specifically they were talking about Alex Jauregui (aka Alex), the 34-year-old emerging cash game star who has been making his mark on The Lodge’s livestream and, more specifically, how he recently won the shows largest-ever pot of more than $700,000.

What Sets Jesse Lonis Apart Is Something You Just Can’t Teach

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:03:00 +0000

Jesse Lonis made his way into the Thunder Valley poker room. Again. Ushered to his new seat, grinning ear to ear. Its been the same scene all morning on Day 2 of WPT Rolling Thunder, Lonis striding in, being escorted to a new table, playing a few hands, standing up, and heading back to the cage.

In total, Lonis is eight bullets into the $3,500 WPT Championship event.

Ive done every table, he laughed as he passed by. Its a personal record for him.

WPT World Championship Winner Dan Sepiol Bags Big at Rolling Thunder

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 04:00:46 +0000

Day 1 of the $3,500 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) Rolling Thunder Championship is in the books. A total of 367 players came to play at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, California on Saturday.

But only 171 bagged chips and will come back on Sunday at 11 a.m. local time for Day 2, one of whom is Dan Sepiol, three months removed from one of the biggest wins in poker history. The two ClubWPT qualifiers — Gail Levine and Craig Parsons — were both eliminated before the opening session, which lasted eight levels of 60 minutes, concluded.

Rayo Kniep Uses Balance To Dodge Poker’s ‘Dark Side’

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:38:47 +0000

There have been plenty of players in poker who, after finding early success, have dived straight into the game. Going for broke. And it could have been forgiven if Rayo Kniep did just that.

After all, back in 2018, within two years of when Kniep first starting playing poker of any kind, he had a taste of the kind of success a lot of poker players only dream of. He picked up a pair of mid-five figure cashes to start 2018, nearly winning a WSOP Circuit ring before finishing in fifth place at WPT Rolling Thunder. He was on livestreams, and things were only looking up. It was a fast start for the German-born, Bay Area software engineer, and with poker dreams full of energy and enthusiasm, even bigger successes on the stage of the World Series of Poker were still to come.

Daniel Negreanu Wins Another Poker Tournament in 2024

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 02:00:36 +0000

At this point, it’s clear that the changes Daniel Negreanu vowed to make following a rough poker year are working. The Poker Hall of Famer shaved off another $147,500 on Saturday from his $2 million losses in 2023 with a victory in PokerGO Tour PLO Series Event #3: $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha.

He beat out 118 entrants for his second high roller win of the year, including Anuj Agarwal ($91,450) heads up to finish off the tournament. The action took place inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas where Negreanu has been tough to beat since early January.

Brett Murray Embraces His Role as “The God of Thunder”

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:39:30 +0000

When it comes to playing poker at Thunder Valley, Santa Rosa tournament pro Brett Murray likely has an edge.

Or perhaps its a target.

When your nickname is The God of Thunder, a title bestowed upon Murray for all of the success hes achieved in a decade of playing at Thunder Valley, your opponents will likely feel some way about playing against you. But for Murray, its a title that brings a smile to his face.

ClubWPT Rolling Thunder Qualifier Gail Levine Wants Her Table to Believe She Can't Play

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 22:00:44 +0000

Not to steal a line from poker Hall of Famer Todd Brunson, but and we’re off … in the $3,500 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) Rolling Thunder event in Northern California.

Action kicked off at 11 a.m. local time in Lincoln, California at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, one of the top poker rooms in the United States. When play began, 160 had already registered, and many others have since joined the party, but there’s a shot the annual event could surpass its previous record of 590 entrants, set last year.

This WPT Voyage Qualifier Wants Her Name on the Mike Sexton Champions Cup

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:00:35 +0000

With decades of poker experience, Illinois’ Monika Heppner is ready to take on the pros, and hopefully get a few photos with them, on the upcoming WPT Voyage after winning a package on ClubWPT.

From March 31 to April 6, 2024, the World Poker Tour (WPT) will take over an entire Virgin Voyages cruise ship for a six-day poker festival that features $1.5 million in guarantees, including a $5,000 buy-in and $1,000,000 guaranteed WPT Main Event.

Luske Among Notables Through to WSOPC UK Main Event Day 2

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:35:45 +0000

The WSOP International Circuit is back in the UK a year after Matthew Gray’s triumph and a fter four starting flights it’s time for Day 2 at Dusk till Dawn in Nottingham.

After four starting flights, including one online flight, 108 players have survived from a starting field of 462 — up from 439 just 12 months ago.

Leading the way is Carlo Solazzo with 664,000, narrowly ahead of former UKIPT Blackpool champion Tuan Le and Daniel Charlton, who finished 32nd in the 2019 WSOP Main Event.

888Poker Launches Exciting New Podcast: 888Ride Hits the Airwaves

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:35:43 +0000

888poker has taken its wildly successful YouTube series, 888Ride, to the airwaves with the launch of its brand-new podcast. This thrilling online venture promises to be a rollercoaster ride featuring top poker personalities and players, giving listeners an intimate glimpse into the lives of their favorite poker celebrities.

Podcasts have become one of the most popular mediums for poker players to indulge in their passions both on and off the poker table. The 888Ride podcast offers deep dives into the lives and careers of renowned figures in the poker world, shedding light on what makes them tick both on and off the felt.

Risking It All - Poker Vlogger Corey Eyring “In the F***ing Hole” in Quest for $1,000,000

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:35:53 +0000

Imagine putting your entire net worth on a single roulette spin. That’s exactly what rising vlogging star Corey Eyring plans to do at the end of 2024 with a half-a-million goal. Even if he doesn’t he plans to put whatever he has on the line come year’s end.

“The goal is to have $500,000 at the end of the year and however much I have at the end of the year on December 31st, I’m just gonna put it on red or black,” said Eyring, who is documenting the journey in his vlogs, which has built a strong audience thanks to its fun tone and wild antics.

$1.8 Million Bad Beat Jackpot Hits at Canada's Playground Poker Club

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 00:00:49 +0000

Poker players at Canada’s Playground Poker Club got an unexpected surprise in the form of seven figures on Friday as the club’s bad beat jackpot hit for nearly CAD $2 million.

The bad beat jackpot at Playground Poker had climbed to CAD $1,817,990 (approximately $1.3 million USD) before a straight flush versus quads collision that the club documented and shared across social media.

Seven Figures for Lucky Canadian Poker Players

Details have yet to come about the bad beat jackpot, including the game stakes, payouts for both players and table share.

Here’s Everything You May Have Missed from Triton Jeju

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:40:41 +0000

After 17 days of action at South Korea’s Jeju Shinhwa World and over $100 million in payouts, the opening Triton Super High Roller Series of 2024 officially came to a close on Thursday.

There were big winners, as there are at any festival, but the themes that came to bear over 17 events were balance and parity. Nobody left Jeju with more than one trophy. Seven of the 17 winners were first-time Triton champions and only three players Mikita Badziakouski (5), Fedor Holz (4), and Mike Watson (3) won more than their second Triton title. Nobody made more than three final tables.

PokerFaceArt: When Poker, Life, and Art Collide

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 17:35:52 +0000

Stanley Grandon is a former leading ophthalmologist (eye doctor) who spent 45 years helping others. These days, Grandon spends his days on the golf course, playing poker and following his passion for painting. Two of Grandon’s favorite pastimes have combined, resulting in him creating unique paintings that put the viewer in the thick of the action at the poker table.

Grandon stepped away from the hustle-bustle of the medical world during the COVID-19 pandemic, freeing up time to follow his passion for painting. Describing himself to PokerNews as “78 years young” and with a mind that is still sharp, Grandon’s surgery skills transformed his patients’ lives over his four-and-a-half decades in ophthalmology, improving or even restoring their sight. Now, having more than served his dues, Grandon is giving a fresh, unique insight into the fascinating poker world via his PokerFaceArt.com website.

The EAPT Takes a €200,000 Gtd Main Event to Malta This April

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:35:59 +0000

The Casino Portomaso is the location for the next stop on the popular EAPT, with the tour calling it home from April 5-10. The 2024 EAPT Malta festival features five action-packed tournaments, including the €200,000 guaranteed Main Event, which the PokerNews Live Reporting team is bringing you all of the action from.

EAPT Malta’s Main Event features six Day 1s, including a pair of turbo-structures flights, each costing €560 to enter. Each EAPT Malta Main Event Day 1 plays until only 15% of the field remains, with those surviving players progressing to Day 2 with a min-cash locked up. Levels on Day 1 last 40-minutes, with the turbo-structured Day 1s featuring 20-minute levels.

WPT Voyage: Do You Know Who Sailed Away with the Biggest Poker Prize at Sea?

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:35:59 +0000

The excitement is ramping up for one of the most unique events of the year as time draws closer to the start of the highly anticipated WPT Voyage.

From March 31 to April 6, 2024, the World Poker Tour will take over an entire Virgin Voyages cruise ship—the 1,400-cabin Valiant Lady—for a six-day poker festival that features $1.5 million in guarantees, including a $5,000 buy-in and $1,000,000 GTD WPT Main Event.

WPT Prime Amsterdam Awards Its Champion €208,095 Today

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:35:44 +0000

The 2024 edition of the WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event has reached its final day’s play, with only nine of the 1,340 players who started the €1,100 buy-in event with high hopes of becoming a World Poker Tour champion still in the hunt for the title. The bulk of the €1,289,400 prize pool will be awarded on March 22, with €208,095 reserved for the eventual champion.

The 1,340 buy-ins was a massive increase on last year’s WPT Prime Amsterdam Main Event, when exactly 1,000 players bought in. Last year, PhilipPhilip Hollederer Hollederer came out on top and padded his bankroll with €161,552 plus a $10,400 seat to the season-endedWPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Hollederer put up a valiant fight during his title defence, reaching the latter stages of Day 2 before busting in 45th place.

Hear From the Lawmaker Who Wants to Grow Online Poker in Pennsylvania

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:00:46 +0000

Shared liquidity in online poker may be coming to Pennsylvania thanks to a state lawmaker’s efforts to “nudge” Governor Josh Shapiro into entering the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).

While there is technically nothing stopping Pennsylvania from entering the multi-state compact with Nevada,New Jersey, Delaware, Michigan and West Virginia, House Bill 2078, introduced by State Rep. George Dunbar, would initiate the process through the legislative body rather than relying on action from the governor.

Can You Catch MMDpoker1 in the $300K Mystery Bounty Festival Main Event at 888poker?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:47 +0000

The 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival is crowning champions left, right, and center, but there is one tournament where we won’t know who the winner is until March 26: the Mystery Bounty Festival Main Event.

The 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival Main Event, costing £215 to enter and guaranteeing at least $300,000 will be won, is by far the largest tournament on the busy schedule. Approximately one dozen Day 1s take place before Day 2 on March 25, which seems like plenty of time to build a stack that challenges for the lead, but that final Day 1 will be on you quicker than you realize.

Plug Pulled 500 Hours Into Poker Bankroll Challenge: We Just Take the L

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 01:35:45 +0000

It’s game over for Kevin Martin and his livestreamed poker bankroll challenge after 500 hours and just $500 of poker profit.

The GGPoker ambassador took on one of the wildest bankroll challenges in poker history. Dubbed “Poker from Zero,” he set out to turn $0 into $5,000 and he livestreamed his entire life until he reached the goal or hit 500 hours. His first step was to pawn off a few items so that he could have a few hundred bucks in his online poker account. From there, the rest of the money came from micro stakes poker earnings.

WPT Rolling Thunder Poised for Even More Poker History Moments

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:38:58 +0000

When J.C. Tran won the inaugural WPT Rolling Thunder event at Thunder Valley Casino Resort back in 2013, everyone on hand that night knew they had witnessed something special. Tran was Sacramento’s poker superstar and he clinched his second career WPT title in his own backyard. But what nobody could have known at the time is that Trans victory on the felt was just the start of something else, equally as special: a partnership between World Poker Tour and Thunder Valley that, this year, is celebrating 10 years of tournament history.

Gastao Silva Turns €100 into €16,000 and a €1,500 Package on the Irish Poker Tour

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:00:58 +0000

A few eyebrows were raised when the Irish Poker Tour decided to run a €100,000 guaranteed poker tournament that only cost €100 (€80+€20) to enter, and do so over the St. Patrick’s weekend celebrations. The tournament needed 1,250 entrants to hit the ambitious guarantee; had founder Fintan Gavin lost the plot?

It seems that Gavin knows his clientele because 1,771 poker enthusiasts turned out in force for the €100K for €100 event at Dublin’s Green Isle Hotel, creating a €136,722 prize pool, over a third more than the advertised guarantee. Bravo.

First Two Ring Winners Crowned at the 2024 WSOP Circuit UK

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:01:02 +0000

The first two of 11 World Series of Poker Circuit rings have been awarded at the 2024 WSOP Circuit UK at Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham. Peggy Crawford took down the £230 Ladies Event, with Andrew Maskell crowned the £340 Colossus champion.

The festival concludes on March 24, and there are another nine gold rings waiting to be won, making for a busy few days at the home of British poker, Dusk Till Dawn.

Maria Ho Beats Influencers & NFL Star in Celebrity Poker Tour Game Night I

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:35:56 +0000

The latest Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) event took place inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas over the weekend, and a third consecutive woman champion was crowned. Maria Ho defeated the single-table field of TikTok stars and poker vloggers to win $10,000 and the golden CPT belt.

The poker commentator and Women in Poker Hall of Famer was a favorite to win the sit-and-go-style CPT Game Night I, and she delivered as she battled vloggers Brad Owen, Alexander “Wolfgang” Seibt and Ethan “Rampage” Yau, NFL running back Austin Ekeler and influencers Bryce Hall, Trent “BookitWithTrent” Attyah and Tommy Unold, who was an alternate but managed to finish runner-up for $5,000.

LODDENThinks Gets the 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival Off to the Best Possible Start

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:35:53 +0000

The 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival kicked off over the weekend, and every 888poker dreamed of getting the series off to a flying start. United Kingdom-based “LODDENThinks” did precisely that, taking down the $120,000 Mystery Bounty Opening event for $9,620, boosting their bankroll, and giving their confidence a shot in the arm.

On Day 1, the 1,171-strong crowd was whittled to the final table of eight. Among the casualties were “thegreatdonk” and “Steed4321,” who crashed out in 123rd and 46th place, respectively, but not before pulling a mystery bunty worth $3,600!

Guilherme GZingano Zingano Wins Biggest PokerStars Sunday Million Season Prize So Far

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:35:45 +0000

The PokerStars Sunday Million Season completed its second week on March 18, and Brazilian Guilherme “GZingano” Zingano will look back on Week 2 with fond memories. While the online poker community was buzzing with excitement after the 2024 Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP) announcement, Zingano was one of 95 PokerStars players returning for Day 2 of the $1 million guaranteed Sunday Million PKO.

The $109 buy-in event drew 10,646 entrants, creating a guarantee-busting $1,046,000 prize pool. Zingano collected $83,490 of that princely sum, the largest haul from any of the completed PokerStars Sunday Million Season so far.

Irish Open 2024: Fintan and Spraggy Need You for Team Ireland vs Team England Challenges

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 12:35:45 +0000

The Irish Open is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and this year promises even more excitement as PokerStars Team Pros Fintan Hand and Benjamin Spragg go head-to-head in a series of challenges as part of Team Ireland vs Team England. Set against the backdrop of the Royal Dublin Society, from March 25 to April 1, this festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.

The festivities kick off with a variety of challenges in the Irish Open Entertainment Lounge, where players can witness Fintan and Spraggy battle it out in activities ranging from flip-cup, darts, and beer pong tournaments to scavenger hunts and jockey races. Open to all players, these challenges guarantee heaps of fun and entertainment.

Robert Rohlich Defeats 1,526-Entry Field for Eureka Rozvadov Main Event Glory

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:35:48 +0000

Robert Rohlich clinched victory in the highly contested 2024 Eureka Rozvadov €1,100 Main Event, besting a field of 1,526 contenders at King’s Resort. His commanding performance on the final table earned him the title and a substantial first-place prize of €243,500, marking the largest payout in Eureka Poker Tour Rozvadov history.

Rohlich joins the ranks of esteemed Czech champions, following in the footsteps of Petr Svoboda, who secured victory in the Eureka Rozvadov 2017 edition. Rohlich navigated through the final table effortlessly, wrapping up the final table in less than three and a half hours to etch his name into poker history and seize the lion’s share of the €1,526,000 prize pool.

Grosvenor Poker Ambassador Ludovic Geilich is Loving Life on the GUKPT

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:36:02 +0000

At the beginning of the year, Ludovic Geilich was unveiled as the latest ambassador to join Grosvenor Poker and the popular Scottish grinder has kicked off the new partnership in fine fashion after taking down the £1,100 GUKPT Blackpool Main Event over the weekend for £56,150.

The triumph marks Geilich’s second major title on the tour and also follows his recent High Roller victory at 888poker LIVE Coventry, all coming within the last ten months.

Phil Laak Busts Out the Bricks of Cash on High Stakes Poker Episode 5

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:35:48 +0000

High Stakes PokerSeason 12 has been action-packed through the first four shows. But it really picked up in Episode 5, which aired Monday night on PokerGO.

The table remained the same from Episode 4, with Andrew Robl having everyone easily covered and nearly $1 million in front of him. Vivian Yang, Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot, Phil Laak, Santhosh Suvarna, Jean-Robert Bellande, and Chino Rheem rounded out the table at the start of the show.

Can Doug Polk Get Unstuck Lifetime on Poker Livestreams in Epic Sunday Session?

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:01:00 +0000

Last week, Doug Polk revealed that he’s been a losing player lifetime in livestreamed ring games by around $400,000. On Sunday, the Upswing Poker founder won big in a marathon session at The Lodge Card Club. But was it big enough to get unstuck?

Not only did Polk book a sizable profit, Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot redeemed himself after a 20-minute tank on The Lodge stream Saturday night by winning over $380,000 the following day. “Taras,” who rarely misses a big game stream at the Texas poker room, was the biggest winner of the night, ending the session up $387,800, thanks in large part to a $607,000 pot he won against “Tesla,” another popular player on the show.

Adrian Lopez Bests Two POYs to Win Wynn Millions Mystery Bounty ($190,950)

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:35:45 +0000

After more than 14 hours of exciting bounty action, San Diego’s Adrian Lopez won the $1,600 Mystery Bounty at the 2024 Wynn Millions Festival for a career-best $190,950 and the golden Wynn trophy. Lopez, a business owner and longtime recreational grinder, won more than four times his previous career earnings as he triumphed in a back-and-forth heads-up battle with runner-up Chad Wassmuth.

“It’s my biggest win yet so far, so it feels pretty good," Lopez told PokerNews in a winner’s interview. “I have a full-time job, I’m a business owner, so whenever I get the chance I try to come out here and play a couple events. It feels good to win it.”

Are You Ready to Drop Everything This May? The 2024 PokerStars SCOOP Kicks Off May 5

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:36:33 +0000

It is almost that time of year again when online poker tournament grinders flock to PokerStars in an attempt to boost their bankrolls with massive prizes. We are, of course, talking about the Spring Championship Of Online Poker (SCOOP). Although PokerStars is still finalizing the 2024 SCOOP schedule, PokerNews has learned that the latest edition of SCOOP runs for 25 days betweenMay 5-29, so keep those dates free in your diary.

Ivey Denied Sixth Triton Poker Title as Ding Wins $50k PLO

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:36:00 +0000

For now, Phil Ivey’s stuck with five. A handful of Triton Poker titles — good enough for second all-time, tied with Danny Tang.

But he could have been one step closer to chasing down runaway leader Jason Koon’s 10 Triton titles if things had gone his way in Event #15: $50k Pot Limit Omaha in Jeju.

A runner-up finish saw the Poker Hall of Famer just fall short against Biao Ding, but Ivey still adds a fourth Triton cash of the stop — his tenth since the start of 2023.

Poker Pro's Daughter Athena Jett's 'American Idol' Audition Goes Viral

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:01:02 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day was a lucky and special one for poker couple Karina Jett and Chip Jett, who watched their 20-year-old daughter, Athena Jett, dazzle in her American Idol audition.

The Las Vegas modern jazz singer put on quite a performance in her first appearance on the musical TV competition show, which is in its 22nd season, thanks in part to an assist from her younger sister, Angelina. A group of friends and family all showed up to Roma Restaurant & Deli, a popular Italian restaurant owned by Poker Hall of Famer Todd Brunson, to support the aspiring musician.

Nik Airball Tanks for 20 Minutes in a Brutal Spot on the Lodge Poker Stream

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 03:00:51 +0000

Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot ran into some coolers during Saturday’s high-stakes live-stream at The Lodge Card Club near Austin, Texas. One of those hands, a pot of over $350,000, put him in the tank for more than 20 minutes.

The Lodge, hosting the first of two big game streams this weekend, provided viewers with some intense action during the first session. Airball came out firing and was up around $40,000 four hands into the game. Before long, he was down $120,000, which led him to add on another $500,000 to his stack.

Czech Mate: Roman Hrabec Wins Biggest Ever $100K Tournament at Triton Poker Jeju ($4.33M)

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:00:42 +0000

Triton Poker Jeju has been a glittering display of poker’s top talents, and fans have been treated to some extraordinary card playing over the last 11 days in South Korea.

The Super High Roller series has been a shining example of the fortitude, strength, and bravery required to reach the top of the game. One player who has shown those traits in spades is breakout star Roman Hrabec, who has just taken down the biggest ever $100K buy-in tournament that poker has ever seen.

Meet the Final (Two) Tables of Massive Triton Jeju Main Event

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:38:58 +0000

The $100,000 buy-in Triton High Roller Series Jeju Main Event drew a record-breaking 216 entrants, hitting such a large number, in fact, that the field was unable to reach a final table as scheduled for Saturday

Instead, 15 players return for Day 3 of the tournament, each of them looking to take home the most coveted title of a Triton series in Jeju that has broken records from the start. Through 11 days of action, more than a dozen players have banked seven-figure prizes through nine events – and the Main Event only continues that trend.

PokerNews to Report 2024 Australian Poker Open; Festival Comes With A$2 Million GTD

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:35:52 +0000

Get ready for the 2024 Australian Poker Open!

It’s right around the corner, taking place from March 26 until April 7 at Doltone House in Sydney, Australia with A$2 million in guarantees by far one of the biggest series in recent Australian poker history.

PokerNews is set to cover three incredible events: the A$3,300 Australian Poker Open, the A$1,500 Platinum Player Championships and the A$10,000 Trojan.

Headline Events

The three headline events are as follows with combined guarantees of A$1,650,000. PokerNews is set to report the Australian Poker Open Main Event, starting with the last two flights on March 28 and 29 before the field combines for Day 2 on Saturday, March 30.

Ante Up for Adventure: Top 5 Reasons to Experience 888poker LIVE Events

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:35:51 +0000

There’s plenty to look forward to across the calendar year when it comes to 888poker. Not only has a full season of 888poker LIVE events already scheduled, but the brand also launched a UK Poker League, which has been a success so far.

And with the countdown underway for their festival in Bucharest (March 16-24), we thought we’d ask the 888poker ambassadors why poker players of all kinds should consider an 888 stop for their next poker adventure. From the bustling poker tables to the exploration of enchanting cities, the 888poker LIVE tour offers a multifaceted appeal that goes beyond the cards.

The APAT Open Championship Heads to Manchester235 on March 22

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:36:00 +0000

The next leg of the 2024 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) is almost upon us, with the long-running recreational player-focused tour heading to Manchester235 over the weekend of March 22-24 for the Open Championship.

The APAT Manchester Open Championship is a £120 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament open to APAT members and anyone who fancies flicking in £120 to get in on the action. You must be a member of Manchester235 casino to play in the Open Championship, and a government-issued photographic ID is required to join.

Owner Agrees to Plea Bargain in 2022 Texas Poker Room Raid Case

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:35:52 +0000

Seventeen months after authorities raided the Watauga Social Lounge Poker Club during a $100,000 guaranteed tournament, the card room’s owner, Joe Vongkaysone, has reached a plea deal and will avoid jail time. But he’s out a significant amount of money from the legal fight.

Vongkaysone, who issued a statement to PokerNews following the plea deal, was charged in October 2022 with one count of engaging in organized crime and a separate count for gambling promotion. Multiple players at the Dallas, Texas area poker club were fined, and numerous staff members were arrested.

Elton Tsang Evolves from Tournament Fish to Triton Champion; Tom Dwan Reels in $400K Score

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:00:41 +0000

Triton Poker Jeju is in the tail end of its No Limit Hold’em Events, with only the $100K Main Event left to play out.

There have been several high-profile winners across the festival, with plenty of seven-figure scores handed out but those paydays pale in comparison to the figurative treasure chest Elton Tsang just unearthed in South Korea.

After 71 bites of the cherry, the Hong Kong cash game specialist finally bagged his maiden Triton title after reigning supreme in the biggest event of the series, Event #9 – $150K NLH 8-Handed for $4,210,000.

Wynn Millions Championship Wraps Up with Unlikely Winner

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:00:41 +0000

The 2024 $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship has come to an end and Neel Murthy is the winner after he defeated Chris Frank in heads-up play.

The tournament drew a total of 1,180 entries across three opening flights, with 236 of them turning out for Day 1a. Day 1b drew 403 entries and a bumper crop of 541 turned out for the final flight to send the tournament well over it’s $3,000,000 guarantee. In the end, the top 151 players divided up a prize pool of $3,746,500 and Murthy claimed the lion’s share of $502,856 after a heads-up deal with Frank.

EPT Paris Champion Barny Boatman Unveiled as Latest PokerStars Team Pro

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:35:44 +0000

In a shock announcement, PokerStars have announced 2024 EPT Paris champion Barny Boatman as the latest member of Team Pro.

Less than three weeks after winning €1.2m in the French capital, the British poker legend was unveiled by James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton at a special live recording of Poker in the Ears at the Hippodrome Casino, London to mark the show’s 300th episode.

“We are delighted to welcome Barny Boatman to the PokerStars family,” said Kevin Harrington, CEO at PokerStars. “Barny’s reputation as one of the most respected and accomplished players in the industry precedes him, and we are confident that his insights and contributions will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and evolve as a platform.”

Soheb Porbandarwala Wins 12th Circuit Ring in WSOP Hammond Main Event

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:01:01 +0000

Connecticut’s Soheb Porbandarwala won his twelfth World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Ring this week as he took down the $1,700 buy-in WSOPC Hammon Main Event for $257,725.

The WSOP Hammond stop in the Chicago area ran Feb. 29-March 11 and consisted of more than a dozen Ring events that generated $4.1 million in prize pools, including a $400 opening event with five starting flights and a $2,200 High Roller to help close things out.

Old School Mike Matusow Backs Up His Mouth, Crushes Hustler Casino Live Games

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:35:52 +0000

On Monday, Mike Matusow promised the “old school” version of “The Mouth” would appear on Hustler Casino Live. Two sessions of play later and he proved he wasn’t all talk.

The four-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner first played on “Max Pain Monday,” a popular gimmicky weekly show that features a lower stakes game than the rest of the week. During that five-hour session, the poker legend backed up his mouth by winning over $11,000. Well, sort of. He did proclaim “I’m coming after you” to the show’s co-owner Nick Vertucci, who instead came after the rest of the table to the tune of a $21,000 profit.

Kevin Martin Has Now Streamed for Over 330 Straight Hours; Find Out How He's Doing

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:35:45 +0000

There’s good news and bad news for Kevin Martin on his 24/7 live-streaming bankroll challenge. The good news is he’s reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers. But the bad news is he’s only about 20% of the way to his $5,000 online poker goal after 13 days.

Martin, a reality TV star who appeared on Poker After Dark: Game of Gold and twice on Big Brother Canada, is attempting to go from $0 to $5,000 playing poker online, and he’s live-streaming every last minute of his daily routine, making this one of the more unique bankroll challenges ever.

Just Getting Started In Poker: Florida Poker Player Ryan Estrada Passes Away

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 02:35:49 +0000

The poker community recently received sad news that Florida poker player and World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Ring winner Ryan Estrada passed away unexpectedly in a motorcycle accident.

Estrada was a grinder from Sunrise, FL who was active in the Florida poker community and earned $316,969 in live earnings since his first cash in February 2021 according to the Hendon Mob.

Fellow Florida poker player Matthew Sonzogi shared news of Estrada’s death on X, writing that he was “absolutely sick to my stomach” and calling Estrada “one of the nicest kids I met in Florida.”

Alex Livingston Closes Out PGT Mixed Games Series; Four Final Tables For Negreanu

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:35:45 +0000

The latest PokerGO Tour (PGT) series wrapped up this week with the completion of PGT Mixed Games 2024, a series that ran Feb. 28-March 8 and consisted of various mixed game events with buy-ins ranging from $5,100 to $25,300.

While he didn’t take home any trophies, the true dominator of the high-stakes mixed game series was Daniel Negreanu, who made four final tables including a runner-up finish in the $10,200 Dealer’s Choice event for $103,400 (which PokerNews recapped here) and a third-place finish in the $10,200 Big Bet Mix event for $55,000.

WPT Main Tour Heading to Macau for the First Time Ever June 20-24

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:35:45 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT) is truly becoming a world poker tour. For the first time in the WPT Main Tour’s 22-year history, an event will take place in Macau, China this coming summer.

Macau, considered the Las Vegas of Asia, is a gambling and poker hotbed and has played host for years to some of the biggest cash games in the world. Legendary pros such as Phil Ivey, a WPT ambassador, have called Macau home over the years.

Triton Poker: Ivey's Aces Cracked on Final Table; Punsri Runs Hot for $2M Payout

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:01:03 +0000

There have been a plethora of seven-figure payouts at Triton Poker’s jaunt in Jeju for its super high roller series, and the biggest prize of the festival so far was just dished out.

A cool $2,010,000 awaited the winner in Event #8: $50K NLH 7-Handed and the poker wizard to claim the champion’s spoils was Punnat Punsri. Thailand’s All-Time Money List leader romped to the finish line in dominating fashion and overcame a red-hot Sergio Aido in heads-up play.

High Stakes on the High Seas Has Always Been Part of WPT DNA

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:04:17 +0000

In the early 2000s, the poker world was on the precipice of exploding in popularity in a way few could have imagined. Online poker and hole card cameras would completely change the game, as risk-takers and visionaries explored their dreams of what poker could be.

Even in such an environment, the thought that a major poker tournament aboard a cruise ship could be successful seems incredible in retrospect. Holding a televised event with all of the production concerns that come with a brand new show on a ship actively at sea seems farfetched.

Boom Fantasy Review — Play On the Daily Fantasy Sports App

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:36:12 +0000

Boom Fantasy is one of the top apps for playing daily fantasy sports in the US, and this PokerNews review will give you everything you need to get started.

From promotions to the dozens of states where the app is offered, here is everything you need to know about Boom Fantasy.

What Is Boom Fantasy?

The Boom Fantasy app is a daily fantasy sports app offering the widely popular Pick ‘Em style format. There are plenty of professional sports leagues to choose from when making picks, including the NBA, NHL, MLS and Champions League, as well as the NCAA Division I men’s basketball all this March.

2024 GUKPT Heads to the Seaside Town of Blackpool

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 17:36:01 +0000

The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) launched in 2007 and is still going strong today. Now in its 18th season, the popular tour has visited dozens of cities across the United Kingdom, with the seaside town of Blackpool ever-present throughout its existence.

Blackpool is famous for its pleasure beach, “The Big One” rollercoaster, and being a haven for stag dos and hen parties. But for a week each year – twice per year since 2023 – Blackpool attracts poker players from far and wide because the GUKPT is in town.

Baseball Legend Greg Maddux Will Host Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament at Circa Las Vegas

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:35:56 +0000

The second annual Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament, a charity event hosted by former Major League Baseball (MLB) star Greg Maddux, takes place April 27-28 at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Maddux, winner of four straight Cy Young awards from 1992-1995, hosted the event last year, along with his daughter, Paige Maddux. All proceeds from the poker tournament, auction, and other festivities will go to the Baller Dream Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing emotional and financial support to children and young adults battling cancer.

Streaming Dreams: Nick Eastwood's Path to 888poker Stardom and How You Can Follow Suit

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:35:56 +0000

Happy memories came flooding back for Nick “eastyyy22” Eastwood when he saw 888poker had launched its Stream On contest, with the online poker giant searching for a new member of the 888poker Stream Team. Eastwood joined the 888poker Stream Team in July 2021, and he cannot wait to be one of the first to welcome in the newest addition team.

Eastwood had been streaming for around six months before 888poker approached him and asked him if he would be interested in becoming part of the new Stream Team 888poker was putting together. It had always been Eastwood’s dream to get his hands on a poker sponsorship, and after positive talks with the Stream team manager, Eastwood put pen to paper on a sponsorship contract.

Sweden's gurra0 Grabs First PokerStars Sunday Million Season Title

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:35:45 +0000

The 18th anniversary edition of the PokerStars Sunday Million is only weeks away, and PokerStars is getting into the party mood with its Sunday Million Season. The first three episodes took place over the weekend, including a $1 million guaranteed progressive knockout.

The $109 Sunday Million PKO attracted 10,793 entrants, resulting in a $1,079,300 prize pool. Several Team PokerStars members were in the crowd, but none of them navigated their way into the top 1,711 places where the regular prize pool was dished out. Parker “tonkaaaa” Talbot came the closest to cashing, busting in 1,841th place, having banked a $68.75 bounty payment.

Andrew Robl Pretty Much Wins Every Pot on Latest High Stakes Poker Episode

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 01:35:59 +0000

It’s good to be Andrew Robl, a statement proven true again on Monday’s High Stakes Poker episode, the fourth of Season 12, which aired on PokerGO.

The high roller who is one of the most skilled cash game players in history did what he so often does on televised poker shows — run hot, much like he did last week during Episode 3. As for the rest of the table, which remained the same minus the subtraction of Jean-Robert Bellande and the addition of Chino Rheem, they didn’t stand much of a chance against the aggressive Robl, who simply would not lose against an all in bet.

Triton Poker: Euros Continue to Dominate in Jeju

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:35:57 +0000

Triton Poker continued to captivate poker fans over the weekend as its 2024 Jeju Super High Roller Series in South Korea crowned four more champions.

Lithuania’s Paulius Vaitiekunas bagged his maiden Triton title and biggest live score while Adrian Mateos’ legacy as one of the all-time greats became even more entrenched. Former footballer Mario Mosboeck continued to show his career change was for the better with another win on the black and gold felt before Dimitar Danchev made it six out of six victories for “Team Europe.”

The Comprehensive 2024 World Series of Poker Player’s Guide

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:03:55 +0000

There are less than 100 days until the 2024 World Series of Poker kicks off, and as the poker calendar ramps up toward the busiest time of the year, the full schedule of live events has landed. Every poker player with a dream will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of 2023 WSOP Main Event champion Daniel Weinman in poker’s most famous tournament, but there will at least 98 other opportunities to clai m a WSOP gold bracelet this summer at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

Edgaras Kausinis Claims Lithuania's First-Ever Kings of Tallinn Main Event Title

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:00:48 +0000

The 2024 Kings Of Tallinn was the tenth iteration of the ever-popular live poker festival. Its €1,100 buy-in Main Event will be remembered for being the biggest on record and for ending a long-running hoodoo over Lithuanian players.

Some 914 players bought into the 2024 Kings of Tallinn Main Event, obliterating the previous best attendance by 198 entrants. The record-breaking crowd fought it out for the largest slice of he €859,160 prize pool at the Olympic Park Casino in the heart of the Estonian capital, Tallinn.

Wynn Millions: Shorr Rivered on the Bubble; Zamani Bags Best of 45 Survivors

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:35:55 +0000

Day 2 of the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship has wrapped up inside the Wynn, Las Vegas after another ten levels played out on the hosts’ iconic blue felt. On a high, after the second stage was completed, was Martin Zamani, who bagged the chip lead as 45 players advanced to Day 3. There’s still plenty of poker left to play as the showstopper of the series wraps up on Wednesday, March 13.

APT Taipei 2024 Smashes Several Records; Awards Largest Main Event Prize in Tour's History

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:35:52 +0000

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei 2024 festival has wrapped up and it is safe to say it surpassed all expectations. APT Taipei boasted over 100 trophy events, making it one of the busiest schedules in the tour’s long and illustrious history, but it is the prize money awarded in some of those events that make APT Taipei 2024 extra special.

Eleven events broke APT and country records, including the Main Event, which raised the bar in terms of the total prize pool and the first-place prize awarded in Taiwan. The TWD 70,000 (US$2,270) buy-in Main Event drew in 737 unique players who purchased 445 re-entries between them, taking the total attendance to 1,182.

Career-Best Score for Ian Swan, the 888poker UKPL Luton Champion

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:36:02 +0000

888poker took its fledgling UK Poker League (UKPL) tour to the live poker hotbed that is Luton and Ian Swan will forever look back on this event with a beaming smile on his face. Swan returns home to bonny Scotland with the £560 Main Event trophy under one arm and a career-best £24,530 haul under the other.

The Main Event attracted 342 entrants and paid the top 53 finishers. A min-cash awarded £930, with a final table appearance boosting the payout to £3,250, and first-place originally awarding £34,000, although a deal would alter the top prize.

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Dwan Addresses Jetten & Voulgaris Debt Accusations in 45-Minute Interview

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:36:02 +0000

Tom Dwan, who spoke with PokerNews on Friday and then again on Sunday, is back on X after being locked out of his account, and he’s firing back at those who have accused him of failing to make whole unpaid debts.

The poker legend who once ruled the Full Tilt Poker streets under the screen name “durrrr,” had some choice words for Haralabos Voulgaris and Peter Jetten. But one player owes money to, Dan “Jungleman” Cates, stood up for him in a surprisingly cordial tweet.

Sugen Singh Takes The Trophy in the 2024 Sunbet Poker Tour Time Square Main Event

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:36:21 +0000

Three winners were crowned in the 2024 SunBet Poker Tour Time Square Main Event at the Time Square Casino in Pretoria, but only one of them walked away with the trophy. After a three-way deal, Sugen Singh posed for the winner shots and shared the biggest portion of the ZAR5,266,800 ($281,989) prize pool with SM and MAJ, both of which showcased their talents at the live-streamed final table.

The tournament drew 418 entries across four starting days to surpass the ZAR5,000,000 guarantee, and the trio atop walked away with juicy paydays from a ZAR15,000 (~$ $790) buy-in, which attracted many notables of the close-knit South African poker community.

Massive Mystery Bounty Festival Hits 888poker From March 17

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:35:57 +0000

The latest online poker tournament festival lands at 888poker on March 17, and everything points to it being another roaring success. Following on from the inaugural PokerNews Online Championship, the Mystery Bounty Festival is a ten-day series in which every event is a mystery bounty tournament.

The Mystery Bounty Festival runs at 888poker from March 17 until March 26. The bustling schedule contains 26 numbered events and dozens of side events, each played to the exciting mystery bounty format.

Don't Miss the Global Poker Micro Thunder Series VII March 10-17

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:00:59 +0000

Tiny entries, mighty prizes. That is the motto, and it’s an accurate one, for the upcoming Global Poker Micro Thunder Series VII, which takes place March 10-17 on the popular online poker platform.

There are 72 events total — 36 for Gold Coins (GC) players and 36 on the Sweeps Coins (SC) side — along with a Gods of Thunder event on March 24 that players can earn their way into throughout the series.

819th Episode of PokerNews Podcast Relaunches w/ Video Show; Kyna England & Mike Holtz New Co-Hosts

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:00:54 +0000

The PokerNews Podcast debuted in 2010 during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) November Nine, and since then the show has produced 819 episodes!

Throughout the years there have been several different combinations of hosts, from Donnie Peters & Matthew Parvis to Sarah Herring & Jeff Platt, but for the first time ever two well-known poker players – Kyna England and Mike Holtz – are joining longtime host Chad Holloway for a revamped PokerNews Podcast that now includes a professionally-produced in-studio video show.

Amidst Accusations, Tom Dwan Named Ambassador of Unregulated Poker Site

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:35:44 +0000

The site? Unregulated. The agreed sum? Unknown. The player? Tom “durrrr” Dwan.

The 37-year-old has $6.5 million in live earnings and was spotted patched up by the unregulated poker site while playing at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea.

“I happen to be really optimistic on the next few years of poker,” Dwan said in an announcement video. “You’ve got to be trying some new stuff and doing interesting stuff. I think a lot of the poker world is missing that.”

Do You Know These Top 5 Tips for Spotting Online Poker Tells?

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:38:16 +0000

In the dynamic world of online poker on WPT Global, mastering the art of strategic gameplay requires a keen awareness of various player behaviors and subtle indicators. This article delves into a comprehensive guide, combining insights from diverse sources to provide seven tips for astute players looking to spot online poker tells and gain a strategic advantage.

Stack Size and Auto-Rebuy

Did you know that the dynamics of stack size and the employment of the auto-rebuy feature unravels valuable insights? Regulars, always bu-in for the maximum. On the other hand, recreational players may choose a random, smaller buy-in.

Sunday Million Season Gets Underway March 10 With PokerStars Adding Women's Sunday Tickets

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:35:45 +0000

As February drew to a close, PokerStars unveiled the Sunday Million Season, a six-week celebration of online poker’s most iconic tournament. Featuring 23 episodes before April 21, the PokerStars Sunday Million Season has tournaments with buy-ins of $5.50 to $530, and guaranteed prize pools worth up to $8 million!

The first three episodes of the PokerStars Sunday Millions Series will air on March 10, and the worthy champions will be crowned.

Win a €1,150 Irish Open Ticket For Only €1 at Paddy Power Poker

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:35:47 +0000

The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most eagerly anticipated horse racing meets, and the Irish Open is one of the biggest events on the live poker calendar. The two collide at Paddy Power Poker between March 12-15 when four €1 freezeout tournaments take place at 8:30 p.m. GMT, each with a €1,150 Irish Open Main Event seat guaranteed!

The €1 Irish Open Cheltenham Sat tournaments are exclusive to Paddy Power Poker, one of the Irish Open’s main sponsors. Be first across the finishing line and you’ll be heading to the 2024 Irish Open to play in the €1 million guaranteed Main Event for a single €1.

APPT Manila 2024 Hits the Jackpot with Expanded Venue and Bigger Guarantees

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:36:04 +0000

Get ready for an extraordinary poker experience both on and off the felt as PokerStars unveils exciting enhancements for the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila 2024. Returning to the prestigious Okada Manila, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better, featuring an expanded venue and increased guarantees, including the debut of the APPT Manila Championship.

“The APPT circuit was established in 2007 and quickly became the reference tour in Asia, thanks to the quality of organisation and amazing venues”, said Cedric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events at PokerStars. “The 2024 APPT Manila will be one of the largest APPT ever, held in a new conference space at Okada Casino will be nothing but spectacular”.

888ride: Ali Nejad on Poker, Private Jets and Day Trading

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:35:50 +0000

888poker is back once again with another episode of their interview series 888ride. Over the last few weeks, the likes of Shaun Deeb, Phil Galfond and Ben Lamb have been in the passenger seat, and this edition sees GPI Broadcaster of the Year Ali Nejad join David Tuchman for a cruise around Las Vegas.

The duo discussed how Nejad got his start in poker and his several side hustles away from the felt. Nejad also shared some of his private jet-based adventures and how he nearly became an MTV star.

Rising Star Sinead Priestley Takes Down the 888poker UKPL Luton Opening Voyage

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:55 +0000

It is quite fitting that today is International Women’s Day and PokerNews is writing up a recap about a victory by one of the United Kingdom’s rising stars, Sinead Priestley.

Anyone who follows British poker knows that Priestley has been knocking on the door in live events over the past 12 months. On March 7, Priestley got the job done in the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) Luton Opening Voyage event and turned £250 into £17,865.

Celebrating International Women's Day: Meet the PokerNews Team

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:35:52 +0000

Happy International Women’s Day!

As the world celebrates the achievements and contributions of women, it’s essential to shine a light on those within poker and especially those working at PokerNews.

We gathered a group of four female staff members for a round table discussion about their experience in the industry, what it’s like working at PokerNews and what can be done to encourage more women to get involved in the world of poker — both as players and in industry roles.

‘American Idol’ Contestant Athena Jett Has Strong Poker Roots, But a Future in Music

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:35:45 +0000

Athena Jett, who gave an exclusive interview to PokerNews, will appear in the audition round of American Idol, a music competition TV show in its 22nd season, March 17 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

If that last name sounds familiar to poker fans, it’s because the 20-year-old from Las Vegas is the daughter of longtime poker players Karina Jett and Chip Jett, both former Full Tilt Poker pros with over $3 million in combined live tournament cashes, according to The Hendon Mob.

Cory Zeidman Sports Betting Fraud Case Update: Will Poker Pro Accept Plea Deal?

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:35:45 +0000

A federal case against poker pro Cory Zeidman for allegedly running a massive fraud scheme involving sports betting appears to be headed to a plea deal.

Zeidman, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was indicted in May 2022 for holding a “leadership role in an organization known as the ‘Phoenix Organization’ through which he, his co-conspirators and others committed the fraud and money laundering scheme described,” the indictment reads.

Headed for a Guilty Plea?

The longtime poker player, in a 2022 statement to PokerNews, said he wouldn’t take a plea deal and “I anxiously await my day in court.”

Triton Poker: Holz Cracks Aces for Fourth Title; Rokita Comes Out on Top in Rollercoaster Heads-Up

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:35:54 +0000

Triton Poker is once again capturing the attention of the poker fandom with its 2024 Jeju Super High Roller Series, which has seen its first two events wrap up on the iconic black and gold felt.

Fedor Holz had the honour of being in the first winner’s picture of the festival. Then one of Holz’ close friends, Roland Rokita, survived a topsy-turvey heads-up encounter against Sirzat Hissou to bag his maiden Triton title.

PokerStars Players in India Moving to New Platform; Promises Enhanced User Experience

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:35:45 +0000

It’s a new era for PokerStars players in India!

From this week, players can take advantage of new software, greater liquidity and a larger player base after moving to the newly developed Poker Platform, tailored by Flutter to the Indian gaming community.

The move to the platform, created by PokerStars’ parent company Flutter, is currently used by its Indian brand Junglee and will see the player pools combine in a localisation effort aiming to cater to the specific preferences and needs of Indian players.

€5.5 Million is Guaranteed in the Bounty Hunter Series XL at Bet365 Poker

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:35:47 +0000

Online poker sites on the bustling iPoker Network, including Bet365 Poker, are running a massive €5.5 million Bounty Hunter Series XL that runs every day in March, drawing to a close on April 2. Bet365 Poker is the place to be if you are a seasoned bounty hunter or someone just dipping their toes into this exciting format.

The €5,500,000 Bounty Hunter Series XL’s schedule is so big that it would fill an entire PokerNews page or two; that’s what happens when you run several bounty, progressive bounty, and mystery bounty tournaments every day for a month.

Daniel Negreanu Continues Hot 2024 Start; Philip Sternheimer Wins PGT Dealer's Choice

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:35:51 +0000

Daniel Negreanu wasn’t kidding when he said changes were coming following a rough 2023 year. The Poker Hall of Famer took second place on Wednesday behind Philip Sternheimer in a $10,200 buy-in PokerGO Tour Dealer’s Choice event.

Action took place inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas with 47 players registered, seven paid. Five players returned for Day 2, including Phil Hellmuth, who started the day with just a couple big bets and was the first one to go at the final table in fifth place for $37,600.

Industry Insiders: WPT Global President Alex Scott is Ready for the Spotlight

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:35:54 +0000

Last year, long-time industry veteran Alex Scott was named as President of WPT Global. Not only that, the 40-year-old husband and father made it known that he would be serving in a very public-facing role, something WPT Global had been lacking.

Having grown up in the north of England and now residing in the Isle of Man, Scott attributes his roots in online poker to his love of technology as a child.

7 Tips to Take Your Poker Game From Meh to Amazing

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:38:35 +0000

Are you struggling to turn a decent profit at the poker tables on a consistent basis? Are your results best described as “somewhere around break-even”?

First off, don’t worry because you are not alone. This describes the results of the majority of poker players.

Often, however, it is just a few small poker strategy adjustments that can take your game from mediocre to amazing from break-even to crushing it.

In this article, I am going to provide you with seven subtle but highly effective poker tips to help you get better at poker.

Join PokerNews For Some Poker Fun in the Sun at the Merit Poker Carmen Series

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:36:07 +0000

The five-star, all-inclusive Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia, Cyprus, is gearing up to host another action-packed poker festival, the Merit Poker Carmen Series. Running from March 18-31, the Merit Poker Carmen Series schedule features over 60 tournaments and satellites, with each boasting a guarantee.

PokerNews’ live reporting team is heading to sunny Cyprus to bring you live and exclusive coverage from three of the Merit Poker Carmen Series’ biggest events.

Battle Phil Ivey & Brad Owen in WPT Global's Discord Tournament Ambassador Takeover

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:35:52 +0000

WPT Global is turning up the heat in its $10 Discord Tournament in March and April with a thrilling twist – the inclusion of WPT Global Ambassadors and Influencers as $500 bounties! Every Sunday during this special promotion, players will have the chance to face off against renowned poker personalities such as Brad Owen, Andrew Neeme, Ethan ‘Rampage’ Yau, Jon ‘apestyles’ Van Fleet, and the legendary Phil Ivey, each carrying a tempting $500 bounty on their head.

Inside Gaming: PartyPoker Up For Sale, and 888poker Leaving the US?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:35:53 +0000

PartyPoker could soon be under new ownership if rumors circulating are true. Several sources have contacted gambling newsletter Earnings+More claiming the former number one online poker site is deemed surplus to requirements by parent company Entain.

It is not all sunshine and rainbows at Entain right now, with the gambling giant on the hook for a £615 million settlement following an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation that started in 2019. The HMRC and the Crown Prosecution Service pursued Entain, which was named GVC Holdings at the time, claiming it failed to prevent bribery at its former Turkey subsidiary between July 2011 and December 2017. Entain agreed to pay £615 million over four years in exchange for settling the case.

Razvan RazvyB Belea Triumphant in PokerNews Online Championship Main Event at 888poker

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:36:00 +0000

It took only two hours on Day 3 of Event #39: $215 Mystery Bounty Main Event at the 2024 PokerNews Online Championship hosted by 888poker for Romania’s Razvan “RazvyB” Belea to top the eight-handed final table and claim the title of champion. He beat out a field of 1,627 runners to scoop a total of $27,654 from the overall $325,400 prize pool with $25,626 of that coming from his first place finish.

Mixed Game Festival VII Draws Bracelet Winners; John Rozance Wins NAPT Package

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:35:45 +0000

The poker room at Resorts World Las Vegas once again transformed into a mixed game oasis this past week as Cardplayer Lifestyle hosted its seventh Mixed Game Festival from Feb. 25-29.

The Mixed Game Festival VII featured everything from a pizza party and trivia challenge to a Women’s Wednesday and a $300 H.E.R.O.S. tournament that awarded a $3,000 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) package to the winner.

PokerNews’ own Chad Holloway, Matt Hansen and Connor Richards were in the mix over at Resorts World and got a glance of the popular poker festival that has drawn players from around the world. Here’s a look at some of the highlights.

Op-Ed: Is This Fair? Balatro Hit With 18+ Age Rating Change

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:35:53 +0000

The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s). They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of PokerNews or its members.

A bunch of us here at PokerNews have been absolutely enamoured and hooked by the sensational ‘poker, rogue-lite’ game Balatro. I, for one, have pushed back several bedtimes to do “just one more” run (it’s never just one), and I know for a fact that my colleagues have done the same, whether they admit to it or not.

Michael Esquivel Earns a Vacation With Destination RunGood Tunica Win ($55,321)*

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:01:08 +0000

The Destination RunGood Tunica Main Event has come to an end and Michael Esquivel is the winner after a deal with Loi Hoang at the beginning of heads-up play.

The latest stop for the RunGood Poker Series at Horseshoe Tunica drew 662 players one more than the previous trip in November 2023 and the best 82 players split up a prize pool of $337,620.

Esquivel dominated a wild final table to finish with the big stack for a top prize of $55,321, along with the RGPS ring. The deal was cut with Hoang, who won $45,608 for the second-place effort. They both outlasted Brian Duffy in third and Michael Chilton in fourth. Chilton parlayed the second-highest stack from Day 1c to a $22,614 payday. Chris Cochran rounded out the top five.

Thiago azevedo45 Azevedo Takes Down the Irish Open Online Main Event at PokerStars

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:35:45 +0000

The 2024 Irish Poker Open is less than three weeks away, and PokerStars got into the spirit by running a 17-event online edition of Europe’s longest-running poker tournament. Over $1.1 million was distributed throughout the Irish Open Online, with $27,678 of that princely sum now nestled in the PokerStars account of Thiago “azevedo45” Azevedo.

Azevedo was one of 2,297 entrants in the $109 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Max Irish Open Online Main Event. That bumper crowd created a $229,700 prize pool, way more than the advertised $150,000 guarantee.

PokerNews Online Championship Main Events Smash Their Guarantees at 888poker

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:35:54 +0000

PokerNews and 888poker wanted two Main Events for the inaugural PokerNews Online Championship and settled on a $25 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed, and $215 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed mystery bounty affair. Both guarantees were on the ambitious side, yet both were obliterated thanks to your incredible support.

Some 1,627 players bought into the $215 edition, creating a guarantee-busting $325,400 prize pool while a field of 3,085 in the $25 buy-in tournament resulted in $70,955 being awarded!

Phil Laak Makes His First Appearance on High Stakes Poker Since 2011

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 02:01:13 +0000

Popular poker pro Phil Laak made his High Stakes Poker return Monday night for the first time since 2011 when the iconic poker show aired on the Game Show Network.

Episode 3 of Season 12, now on PokerGO, featured a colorful cast of characters joining the “Unabomber” at the table, headlined by HSP regular Jean-Robert Bellande, high-stakes crusher Andrew Robl, and Hustler Casino Live polarizing figure Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot. The full list of players in the game and their starting chip stacks are listed below.

Doug Polk on Joe Ingram's Poker Podcasting Return: Come Play at The Lodge, Mike Postle

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:00:47 +0000

Joey Ingram, perhaps the most popular poker podcaster ever, returned to the podcast streets Monday for an entertaining discussion with Doug Polk, who made a bold offer to accused poker cheat Mike Postle.

In an unrelated note, Postle made a surprising random public appearance last week for an X Spaces conversation. During that discussion, which lasted around two hours, he repeated his longstanding denial that he cheated during Stones Live streams in 2018 and 2019. Veronica Brill, the Stones player and commentator who originally brought forth the accusations in September 2019, then fired back with a lengthy statement to PokerNews.

PokerStars Titans Victory Pushes Leonard Maue's Online Earnings to $11.5 Million

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:36:21 +0000

Leonard “Grozzorg” Maue added to his already glowing reputation over the weekend when he came out on top in the $5,200 Titans Event online at PokerStars. Maue got his hands on $82,322 after battling through an all-star cast, and that prize money pushed Maue’s recorded online tournament winnings to almost $11.5 million.

Maue enjoyed a stellar 2023 and his rich vein of form seems to have continued into 2024. Last year, Maue finished fifth in the $10,300 WCOOP Main Event at PokerStars for $298,792, finished second in a $10,300 buy-in event at GGPoker for $294,841, and took down the special edition $10,300 Super MILLION$ at GGPoker for $1,358,444.

Earn 100% Rakeback at WPT Global Through All of March

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:36:06 +0000

WPT Global hosts some fantastic online poker tournaments, which will become increasingly popular through March because of a special promotion promising to give multi-table tournament grinders 100% of their rake back!

From March 4-31, 100% of the tournament rake WPT Global collects will be divided between three freerolls that have $100,000, $150,000, and $350,000 guaranteed prize pools. There are some restrictions on who can play in these 100% Rakeback Freerolls, so that only players who contribute to the prize pool get to enjoy the value WPT Global is offering.

WPT Rolling Thunder Championship Takes Place March 23-26 in NorCal

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:36:10 +0000

Thunder Valley Casino Resort is a popular World Poker Tour (WPT) destination, and it will play host to the $3,500 buy-in WPT Rolling Thunder Championship from March 23-26.

The event in Lincoln, California, a town near Sacramento, always attracts large fields. Prior to the Main Tour championship event, the WPT Rolling Thunder series, which begins March 7, features 21 events with buy ins ranging from $200 to $3,500.

Can Scott Eskenazi Defend Title?

The 2023 WPT Rolling Thunder attracted 590 entrants, with Scott Eskenazi winning it for $361,600 to join the WPT Champions Club. He defeated Jeremy Joseph ($234,000) heads up to finish it off. World Poker Tour commentator Tony Dunst also reached the final table, but was eliminated in sixth place for $73,400.

casual_win Takes Gold in the PokerNews Online Championship $40K PKO Rumble

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:36:07 +0000

The United Kingdom’s “casual_win” helped themselves to one of the largest prizes of the PokerNews Online Championship so far by coming out on top of the $40,000 guaranteed PKO Rumble High Roller at 888poker. With bounties included, the British grinder took home $10,268 for their victory.

Sixty-seven players bought in for $525 and fought it out for a share of the $40,000 prize pool. Being responsible for eliminating a foe came with a bounty payment of at least $125, but those bounties massively increased at the business end of the tournament.

WSOP Main Event Finalist Nick Marchington Wins the Grosvenor UK Open Main Event

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:44 +0000

Nick Marchington captured his first recorded live poker tournament victory by taking down the 1,500 buy-in Grosvenor UK Open Main Event in Coventry for an impressive 146,560. Marchington outlasted 619 opponents en route to collecting the second-largest score of his poker career.

Marchington is a cash game specialist who successfully dabbles with tournament poker. The British star is best known for a seventh-place finish in the 2019 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, a fine result that bagged him $1,525,000. Marchington came close to his maiden live victory in November 2019 but fell at the final hurdle in the $1,100 Last Chance Turbo at the PartyPoker MILLIONS World Bahamas. He now has got the proverbial monkey off his back.

2018 Poker HOF Inductees Hennigan, Eskandani Go Back-to-Back at PGT Mixed Games Series

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 16:35:52 +0000

It’s been a good week for Poker Hall of Famers, and specifically those who were inducted in 2018.

John Hennigan and Mori Eskandani went back-to-back at the 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Mixed Games series in Las Vegas, with Hennigan first taking down the $5,100 8-Game event for $120,150 before the PokerGO president followed up with a $10,200 H.O.R.S.E. victory for a career-best $201,600 and his first PGT title.

Find Out More About the Poker Hall of Fame!

Finn's Username Doesn't Check Out in the PokerNews Online Championship

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:35:46 +0000

What’s in a name? Some poker players choose an alias to represent them at online poker sites that has some truth behind it or is their nickname away from the tables. Others select a name that is something of a reverse tell, giving the impression they are inexperienced. Finland’s “lovelydonk” seems to fall into the latter category.

A name like “lovelydonk” conjures up an image of a happy-go-lucky player who doesn’t know what they are doing. After bulldozing their way to victory in the $109 DeepStack PKO, part of the PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker, “lovelydonk” may need an alias change.

Brazilians Dominate in the PokerNews Online Championship

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:36:06 +0000

Day 6 of the $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker was a busy one, with five events crowning their worthy champions. Four of those tournament were six-handed mystery bounty events, with the unique Cut to the Chase event being the fifth and final tournament of the evening. Four of the day’s champions hail from Brazil.

The $109 buy-in edition of the Mystery Bounty 6-Max saw 192 players create a $19,200 prize pool, and Brazil’s “betsoares” came away with $3,658 of that sum. The largest mystery bounty weighed in at $2,000, and it was seventh-place finisher “Tttrrx” who pulled this out of the golden envelope before bursting the final table bubble.

Rampage is Back! Poker Vlogger Wins $475k Pot vs. Nik Airball in Epic Hustler Casino Live Hand

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 06:36:05 +0000

Ethan “Rampage” Yau has been on a downswing in recent months, but a massive hand against Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot during Friday night’s Hustler Casino Live stream might have him headed back in the right direction.

The hand in question, which led to a $473,000 pot, occurred at around 10 p.m. PT, about five hours into the $50/$100 no-limit hold’em cash game.

Rampage Poker Wins Three-Way Cooler

Hustle Casino Live’s X account teased a “huge hand coming up soon” about an hour before the hand in question aired. When it did air, Dr. P began the action by raising to $300 from the hijack with QQ before Rampage three-bet to $1,200 on the button with KK. Airball, in the small blind with AK, just called, which led Dr. P to move all in for $25,875.

Poker Game Bans Causing Tension in World's Largest Retirement Community

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:47 +0000

There’s some drama brewing at the most infamous retirement community in the world The Villages in Florida over recreational poker game bans, and it’s put many residents on tilt.

The Villages, the world’s largest retirement community with over 145,000 residents from all across the globe, is infamous for its apparently vibrant swingers’ scene and black market for Viagra. But the area also previously had some popular poker games running inside various rec centers but some have since been shut down, a decision that has caused some uproar.

How to Decide Which WSOP Tournament(s) to Play

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:36:14 +0000

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is less than 100 days away, and poker players in their tens of thousands will flock to The Horseshoe to pursue their dreams of WSOP glory.

And with the schedule out, you’ve probably already thought about which events you’d like to hop into. This can be a tough choice if you need to mull over many variables like bankroll considerations, how long you can go for, etc. Luckily for you, PokerNews has tried to aid that decision process with this guide on how to choose best what WSOP tournament(s) to play.

Brad Owen Bringing Meet-Up Game to WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 17:35:51 +0000

World Poker Tour (WPT) ambassador Brad Owen is taking his popular Meet-Up Game (MUG) to South Florida on April 18 during the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown.

Fans of the legendary vlogger will have an opportunity to compete against Owen, and perhaps score some “Bradley Dollars” in the process. Joining the $2/$5 no-limit hold’em cash game action at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will be WPT Executive Tour Director Matt Savage and longtime commentator Vince Van Patten.

Will the GUKPT Goliath Continue Breaking Records in 2024? Full Schedule Released

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:45 +0000

The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) has unveiled the full schedule for the 2024 edition of the ever-popular Goliath tournament and the accompanying series. The 2024 Goliath takes place at the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry from July 25 through August 4, with the organizers hopeful the low-stakes phenomenon will continue its trend of breaking its attendance record year on year.

The Goliath has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2011. A field of 1,765 players turned out for the inaugural Goliath, an impressive turn-out in its own right. By 2016, more than 5,000 players bought in, with a staggering 9,300-strong crowd fighting it out in 2019.

PokerNews' Lukas Robinson Captures PokerNews Online Championship Main Event Chip Lead

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:50 +0000

It is quite fitting that on the day 888poker launched its Stream On promotion, one of online poker’s most popular streamers, PokerNews’ very own Lukas “RobinPoker.” Robinson finds himself at the top of the chip counts in the PokerNews Online Championship Mystery Bounty Main Event.

The Malta-based Liverpudlian was one of 58 entrants in the $215 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event that shuffled up and dealt at 7:00 p.m. GMT on February 29. By the time the curtain came down on proceedings, Robinson had turned his 10,000 starting stack into a tournament-leading pile of 190,445 chips.

Become an 888poker Stream Team Member in the Stream On Contest

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:35:51 +0000

Are you on the fence about embarking on a streaming journey, or perhaps you harbor dreams of representing one of the most famous online poker sites in the world while showcasing your skills on Twitch? Whichever best describes you, you must get involved in 888poker’s Stream On contest because the lucky winner will become part of the 888poker Stream Team!

The Stream On contest starts on March 16, runs until April 15, and will see one lucky poker streamer receive an 888poker Stream Team contract and join the likes of Jordan “jordanbanfield_” Banfield, Nick “eastyyy22” Eastwood, Ricardo “Mat3usPT” Mateus, Josh “joshmanleypoker” Manley, Andrei “AndreiCoz” Cosmin, Aaron “abarone68” Barone, and Leo “leojokura” Jokura in flying the 888poker flag.

Reality TV Star is Attempting One of the Wildest Poker Bankroll Challenges Ever, and Streaming it 24/7

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:45 +0000

Kevin Martin has begun one of the wildest poker bankroll challenges ever, and every second of it can be witnessed on Twitch.

The popular longtime streamer has abandoned his entire bankroll every last penny of it in an attempt to go from $0 to a brand new bankroll. Martin answered a few questions for PokerNews during his Thursday stream, the second day of his unique challenge. He first explained what gave him the idea to go through with, more or less, starting his poker career over from scratch.

Becker Beware: Landon Tice Ships Wynn Millions Event for $32,025

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:35:44 +0000

Landon Tice’ssummer crossbook with Jeremy Becker may not yet be underway, but the “child of the sim” is already heating up. On Wednesday, Tice took down a 2024 Wynn Millions Poker Series$400 buy-in event for $32,025 and his first Wynn trophy.

The victory for Tice, who topped a 512-player field after coming into Day 2 with 20 big blinds, shows that he means business in his upcoming high-stakes bet with Becker, which was set up by Daniel Negreanu and stipulates that both players crossbook 25 mutually played events between May 28 and July 1.

Who Went Home Big in the Venetian 2024 DeepStack Extravaganza I?

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:35:45 +0000

The 2024 DeepStack Extravaganza I series kicked off on January 31 at Venetian Las Vegas which is slated to open a new poker room this summer and wrapped up back on February 18.

The 31-event series had some big winners including Rick Whitesell of Vancouver, Washington, who was the only two-time champ of the series. He first topped a field of 40 runners to win Event #2: $200 NLH Bounty for $1,120, and then four days later bested a 52-entry field and took down Event #8: $200 NLH Bounty for $1,572.

Irish Open Packages Up for Grabs in PokerStars' New Creators Club Home Games

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:35:44 +0000

PokerStars is combining the worlds of football (soccer for our American friends) and poker once again with the brand new Creators Club. Organized by the faces behind popular channels The Club and Pitchside, the Creators Club will host two tournaments every Sunday starting March 3. To kickstart the new Home Games club, Irish Open packages are up for grabs for event winners.

Get Ready for The Road to Dublin

Each Sunday will feature a warm-up freeroll at 5 p.m. and is followed by a $5.50 tournament that gets underway two hours later.

Nicolai Cravciuc is the 2024 APAT European Champion of Amateur Poker

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:00:59 +0000

The poker room at Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford City was awash with amateur poker players last week because the Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) was in town. Aspers hosted the 2024 edition of the ever-popular European Championship Of Amateur Poker (ECOAP), and what a festival it was.

Twelve events took place, each awarding the top three finishers a coveted gold, silver, and bronze medal, but it was the 120 Main Event that every APAT member had their eye on. Its title belongs to Nicolai Cravciuc, at least for the next 12 months.

Don't Miss the PokerStars Sunday Million Season; Six-Week Festival Guarantes $19 Million

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:00:48 +0000

Trophies, badges, leaderboard prizes, ambassador events, and online poker tournament glory await PokerStars players as we enter Sunday Million Season.

From March 10 to April 21, PokerStars has expanded the celebration of the iconic online poker tournament with six weeks of tournaments consisting of 24 individual episodes.

The schedule is filled with special themed tournaments and boosted guarantees, allowing players to win special prestige badges, trophies, and tickets to major Sunday Million Season events.

MikeyW94 Shines in the PokerNews Online Championship Deep Stack at 888poker

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:35:53 +0000

The fourth day of the $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker saw a trio of champions crowned in the eagerly anticipated Deep Stack events.

Many online poker tournament players prefer Deep Stack events because the plentiful starting stacks and slower blind structure naturally allows the cream to rise to the top. The United Kingdom’s “MikeyW94” is the $109 buy-in’s cream, so to speak.

The $109 buy-in, $12,000 guaranteed Deep Stack drew in 129 entrants, ensuring the guarantee was surpassed by $2,900. Each of the nine 888poker players who reached the final table doubled their initial investment, but with first place a mere $1 less than $3,000, none of them wanted to take home the smaller prize.

Tyler Barnes Denies Maurice Hawkins 16th Ring in WSOPC Cherokee Main Event

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:36:43 +0000

There’s been no shortage of big headlines from the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) as of late, including Daniel Lowerywinning his 15th ring at WSOPC Cherokee and Ari Engel soon after winning his 17th online to extend his lead on the all-time ring list.

The former ring list leader, Maurice Hawkins, came close to winning a 16th ring this week as he final tabled the $1,700 buy-in WSOPC Cherokee Main Event. The controversial player came up short with a third-place finish worth $178,870 as North Carolina’s Tyler Barnes shipped the 1,659-entrant event for $383,856 and his second Circuit ring.

Rufusftw & 1street Win Global Poker Grizzly Games VII Main Events

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:36:33 +0000

Throughout the month of February, Global Poker ran the Grizzly Games VII series consisting of hundreds of Gold and Sweeps Coin trophy events and millions in GC and SC guarantees.

PokerNews highlighted some early winners in the series, including “K-DOG”, “Drewman2” and Team PokerNews streamer Kyle “KAA17” Anderson.

Two of the strongest-performing players of the Grizzly Games VII series, which ran Jan. 29-Feb. 18, were “aLLnutZ81” and “flush634”, who respectively ended atop the Gold Coin and Sweeps Coin Leaderboards.

888poker Takes Its UK Poker League to Luton From March 4

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:36:35 +0000

Luton is a town best known for its historical links to the hat-making industry, Luton International Festival (the largest one-day carnival in Europe), and being the home to English Premier League newcomers Luton Town, but from March 4 through March 10, Luton will instead be awash with poker players from far and wide, all competing in the latest leg of the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL).

888poker and Grosvenor Casinos saw a gap in the UK’s live poker scene, one featuring predominately low-stakes events with a mid-stakes 560 buy-in Main Event. The 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) was born, and successfully launched in January 2024.

888poker Regular algsxr Becomes a PokerNews Online Championship Champion

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:01:38 +0000

You have likely bumped into Canada’s “algsxr” if you frequent online poker tournaments at 888poker. It is also likely the Canadian has relieved you have your stack at some stage. That was certainly the case for many on February 27 because “algsxr” took down the $109 PKO 6-Max, part of the PokerNews Online Championship, and received another $3,231 in prize money.

The $12,000 guaranteed event saw 135 players buy-in, including a trio of entries for the eventual champion. Those entrants meant a $13,500 prize pool was up for grabs, and “algsxr” got their hands on almost a quarter of it.

PokerNews Exclusive: Veronica Brill Issues Statement on Mike Postle's Sudden Public Appearance

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:01:33 +0000

Mike Postle made a surprise X Spaces appearance on Monday to deny the allegations against him, and the poker player who accused him of cheating on a live-stream four years ago, Veronica Brill, has fired back with a lengthy statement provided to PokerNews.

Postle is alleged to have used some sort of electronic device over an 18-month period from 2018 to 2019 to view his opponents’ hole cards during Stones Live streams. He instantly denied the accusations, which were brought forth by Brill in September 2019, and reiterated the denial in a lengthy conversation on Monday that lacked any hard-hitting questions from host Omar of The OTC and others on X Spaces.

RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Launches Official Rewards App

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 17:36:49 +0000

The RunGood Poker Series is bigger than ever in 2024 and they are supporting the massive growth of the mid-major series with the rollout of the Official RunGood Rewards App.

The app, which launched in beta this week, will eventually be home for schedules, event photos, and an opportunity for players to stack rewards points for visiting RunGood stops and playing in events.

Check out the RGPS Live Reporting Hub!

Chichamba1 Claims Largest Score of the WPT Global KO Series So Far

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:36:33 +0000

The $2 million guaranteed WPT Global KO Series is in full swing, with more than three dozen players getting their hands on substantial payouts and earning the right to call themselves a WPT Global champion. Of all the completed events so far, “Chichamba1” is the player who has won the most from a single tournament, courtesy of coming out on top in the $110 Sunday Slam PKO.

“Chichamba1” outlasted 615 opponents on their way to taking down the $66,550 guaranteed, $110 Sunday Slam PKO, one of three WPT Global Sunday Majors. Victory came with $6,926 in cold, hard cash, but $4,279 worth of bounties pushed that princely sum to $11,206.

James Broderick Wins the UK Poker Open Mystery Bounty But Ravi Sheth is the Biggest Winner

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:36:35 +0000

James Broderick (lead image) helped himself to the largest score of his live poker tournament career by taking down the 440 Mystery Bounty event at the 2024 Grosvenor UK Poker Open, yet he still walked away with less prize money than the tenth place finisher, Ravi Sheth.

The mystery bounties came into play when only 54 players from the 426 starters remained, with those surviving players also securing a min-cash. Such luminaries as Matt Davenport, Team Grosvenor’s Jamie Nixon, Mitch Johnson, and Euan McNicholas were among those who cashed, but it was tenth place finisher Ravi Sheth that stole the headlines.

Daniel Negreanu Delighted That the WSOP Circuit is Heading to Toronto

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:36:35 +0000

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit has visited dozens of fantastic cities during its time, but Toronto is not one of them. That is set to change on March 22 when the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto hosts the WSOP Circuit Toronto festival.

The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto has joined forces with online poker giant GGPoker to make the WSOP Circuit dream a reality for Torontonians. Although the schedule is yet to be announced, PokerNews is informed there will be eight WSOPC ring-awarding events, $3.9 million in estimated prize pools, including a $2,000 Main Event and a $3,500 High Roller.

Bizarre Deal Struck in the $120K PokerNews Online Championship Mystery Bounty

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:36:26 +0000

It is not uncommon for a poker tournament to end in a heads-up deal. Often, the players have battled for several hours to reach the one-on-one stage. The difference between first and second-place prize money can be substantial, and they make a deal to lessen that pay jump.

The $120,000 Opening Event Mystery Bounty, part of the PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker, featured a heads-up deal last night, but it raised a few eyebrows with the 888poker Twitch viewers. Start of the final table chip leader “andrey59” and Ukraine’s “yriy3” reached the business end of the tournament almost even in chips. Both players clicked the deal-making icon after a couple of hands of one-on-one action.

Mike Postle Again Denies Poker Cheating Allegations in Softball X Spaces Interview

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:36:30 +0000

Mike Postle made a rare public appearance Monday night on Omar of The OTC’s X Spaces conversation, where he continued his four-year denial that he cheated during poker live-streams. However, many listeners believed that he was never forced to answer any hard-hitting question from the hosts.

The Northern California poker pro said he’d like to have a one-on-one debate with his accuser, Veronica Brill, a regular player and commentator on the infamous Stones Live streams.

Andrew Robl Gets a Generous River Card to Win Massive Pot on 'High Stakes Poker'

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:36:35 +0000

Stop us if we sound like a broken record, but Andrew Robl dominated the competition during Monday’s High Stakes Poker episode, the second of Season 12 on PokerGO.

Robl, a surefire future Poker Hall of Famer, wasn’t the only player who crushed it this week on the iconic poker cash game show. Andrew Pacheco ran hot as well, while the third Andrew Andrew Sasson couldn’t catch a cold.

Episode 2 featured many six-figure pots and double straddles in the $200/$400 no-limit hold’em game. The same group of players in last week’s season opener returned to action, and the starting stacks were as follows.

Doyle Brunson Honored, WPT and PokerStars Win Big at the 5th Annual Global Poker Awards

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 23:01:40 +0000

The PokerGO Studio was a mix of pokers brightest stars and the industrys biggest contributors as the Fifth Annual Global Poker Awards handed out 29 trophies on Saturday night, including big wins for the World Poker Tour and PokerStars.

Jeff Platt and Drea Renee led the ceremony, which handed out a mix of industry awards, fans choice winners, and special accolades including the Poker Icon Award for the late Doyle Brunson, which was accepted by longtime friend Mori Eskandani. Joining Brunson as a special award recipient was Nadya Magnus, who was recognized for her efforts to increase the representation of women in major poker events.

Dave Portnoy Bashes Mintzy for Choosing Poker Over Barstool Sports Event

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:01:39 +0000

Ben Mintz is deep in a $2,500 buy-in Moneymaker Tour event, but his Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy is none too thrilled he’s skipping out on a corporate outing to play poker.

Barstool is currently hosting its annual Barstool Combine, which is a spinoff of the NFL Combine, a test of physical and mental skills for college football athletes who want to showcase their skills to scouts ahead of the NFL Draft. Employees and personalities of Barstool Sports compete in a series of drills to see who is the best athlete at the company.

11 Chances to Win a WSOP Circuit Ring at Dusk Till Dawn In March

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:36:38 +0000

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is still three months away, but you dont have to wait until May 28 to play a WSOP event thanks to the WSOP Circuit heading to Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Although no WSOP bracelets are up for grabs, 11 gold WSOP Circuit rings are, and with buy-ins starting at only 230, competing for a ring is more affordable that you may have initially thought.

Derrick Yamada Defends RGPS San Diego Title for $41,550!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:37:02 +0000

San Diego’s Derrick Yamada has done it! After playing for two days and navigating through a field of 415 entries, Yamada has successfully defended his RGPS San Diego Main Event title here at Jamul Casino!

After returning at noon today for Day 2, he made short work of his opponents and ended the day by defeating Michael Holmes heads-up to claim his prize of $41,550, while Holmes took runner-up for $31,200. This title also included the RGPS ring as well as a seat and travel package to the Dream Seat Invitational in Thunder Valley later this year.

PokerNews Online Championship Off to a Flying Start at 888poker; First Four Champions Crowned

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:36:35 +0000

After much planning, blood, sweat, and tears behind the scenes at PokerNews HQ, the inaugural PokerNews Online Championship got off to a flying start at 888poker on February 25. Four PokerNews readers became champions, while a Brazilian star looks set to walk away with top honors in the $120,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Opening Event.

February 25 saw the first five of 43 events shuffle up and deal, including the $525 buy-in, $40,000 guaranteed Opening Event High Roller. A field of 92 entrants created a $46,000 prize pool that the top 18 finishers shared.

Oliver Weis Crowned 2024 EPT Paris 10,300 High Roller Champion

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:36:48 +0000

The 10,300 High Roller has crowned its champion at the PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris, held at Le Palais De Congres, and with it a hugely successful EPT Paris 2024.

Oliver Weis of Germany is the newly crowned champion, having overcome the record-breaking 512-strong high-quality field and a marathon final table to claim the trophy, along with the huge first prize of 970,200, amounting to the lions share of the 4,915,200 prize pool.

Santhosh Suvarna Closes Gap in Indian All-Tip Money List With Maiden EPT Victory

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:36:28 +0000

The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour, at the Le Palais des Congrs, today hosted the last of six 25,000 No-Limit Hold’em tournaments here in Paris. These five-figure buy-ins consistently attracted some of the biggest and best high rollers in the world, with its finale attracting a total of 43 entries by the conclusion of late registration. A total prize pool of 1,011,360 was collected over the two-day event, resulting in six places being paid.

Australia's Mixed Games Academy Aims to Educate Poker Players & Dealers

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 01:36:36 +0000

Mixed games are only getting more popular in the poker world, and Australian tournament director Shannon Van Den Berg knows that better than anyone.

With knowledge of over 60 poker variants and as Director of Poker for Mixed Games Academy, an event management company that “deliver(s) mixed game events and training for players, dealers, and tournament directors,” Van Den Berg is responsible for helping grow mixed games in Australia and elsewhere in the world.

Ari Engel Extends WSOP Circuit Record with 17th Ring

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:36:35 +0000

Two days after Dan Lowery came to within one ring of his record, Ari Engel took down an online World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) event for his 17th career title.

In doing so, the Canadian poker superstar gave himself a bit of separation from the three players tied for second place with 15 rings chasing his record Lowery, Maurice Hawkins, and Josh Reichard.

Lowery won a live event at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina on Thursday, taking down the $400 Monster Stack for $148,416 while beating out 3,577 entrants. The Arkansas sawmill owner has now won five Circuit rings in the past 13 months.

A Great Day for Poker: Legend of the Felt Barny Boatman Completes Long Road to EPT Main Event Title

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:36:39 +0000

At the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris, a standing ovation took place for one of poker’s legends as an emotional Barny Boatman captured a long-awaited EPT Main Event title inside Les Palais des Congres.

The veteran bested the 1,717-entry field and defeated 2013 WCOOP Main Event winner David Kaufmann in a swift heads-up encounter to take home the trophy along with the 1,287,800 top prize. At 68 years of age, Boatman also became the oldest winner of an EPT Main Event but more than displayed he could hang with the young guns as shown over the last week.

The Muck: What Does the Poker Community Like and Dislike About the 2024 WSOP Schedule?

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:36:38 +0000

The eagerly anticipated 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) schedule released last week, and the most prominent reaction to it on social media has been positive thanks in large part to some of the new exciting tournaments.

Here at PokerNews we’re stoked to introduce the first ever $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em WSOP event, which kicks off June 25 at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. But we aren’t the only ones who are intrigued.

David Kaufmann Shines in the City of Light Ahead of EPT Paris Main Event Finale

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:01:37 +0000

David Kaufmann already knows what its like to capture a prestigious PokerStars title.

In 2013, Kaufmann won the WCOOP Main Event to earn nearly $1.5 million. He then finished in 41st place at EPT Barcelona that year. But then came a long hiatus when Kaufmann didnt cash in any poker tournament for more than eight years as he focused on earning a degree in economics.

When Kaufmann finally returned to the live felt within the last few months, it was like he never left. He cashed in the EPT Cyprus Main Event. He finished 44th in the FPS Main Event this week at Le Palais des Congres. And, at the final table of the record-breaking 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris Main Event, Kaufmann is the man to beat as six players return to chase the trophy and 1,287,800 top prize.

How Poker Game Blunder Cost Former NBA Star Paul Pierce His Job at ESPN

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 22:36:29 +0000

Retired Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce opened up on the All the Smoke podcast about why ESPN fired him in 2021 from his role as an NBA analyst, and it turns out the reason stems from his behavior during a poker home game.

In April 2021, the poker enthusiast and Basketball Hall of Famer hosted a poker game that would inevitably cost him a high-profile sports media gig, which he admitted in a brief X video. The poker game in question involved strippers and marijuana, which isn’t anything out of the ordinary among celebrity home games. But the NBA champion made the mistake of airing the festivities on Instagram Live, and it went viral.

ClubWPT Hosting a Monday Mega Qualifier; Top 25 Finishers are Going on a Poker Cruise

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:36:44 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT) is set to embark on what will be an epic poker cruise March 31 to April 6, and ClubWPT players can win their way onto the ship via a mega satellite on Monday.

WPT Voyage will set set sail from Miami, and include stops in Grand Cayman and Bimini, Bahamas before returning to land one week later. In between those days, poker players will have countless opportunities to drink, dine, party, soak up some sun, and of course, play poker alongside hundreds of other poker enthusiasts and WPT personalities.

With Cherokee Win, Dan Lowery Now One WSOP Circuit Ring Away from Record

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 18:36:29 +0000

After taking down the $400 Monster Stack for $148,416 at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina on Thursday, Dan Lowery is now just one World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring away from tying the all-time record.

The sawmill owner from Arkansas claimed his 15th Circuit event, moving into a second place tie with Maurice Hawkins and Josh Reichard. Ari Engel leads the way with 16, a record he snatched away from Hawkins in October.

Ram Faravash Channels His Inner Mandalorian at EPT Paris

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:36:52 +0000

In the fictional universe of Star Wars, Boba Fett is the most feared bounty hunter throughout the galaxy, but here at the PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris, that accolade belongs to Ram Faravash.

The Australian put his figurative blasters to use in the series’ 3,000 Mystery Bounty, claiming 21 bounty tokens en route to his dominating victory inside Les Palais des Congres.

To Favarash’s benefit, he performed just as well at the prize chest as he did the felt, exchanging his tokens for a combined bounty prize of 106,500. He was a recipient of an envelope containing 50,000 and 25,000, among other smaller prizes, and saw his final payday boosted to 405,296 after winning the tournament paid him out a further 298,796.

Industry Insiders: WPT at Sea Poker Room Manager Paul Prouty II

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:36:33 +0000

By now youve no doubt heard about the World Poker Tour (WPT) and their upcoming WPT Voyage, which will take place from March 31-April 6, 2024 as they take over an entire Virgin Voyages cruise ship the 1,400-cabin Valiant Lady for a six-day poker festival that features $1.5 million in guarantees, including a $5,000 buy-in, $1,000,000 GTD WPT Main Event.

Leading up to the WPT Voyage, PokerNews will be profiling several staff members of the WPT at Sea Poker Room in our Industry Insiders series. For those that dont know, the WPT at Sea is the actual poker room aboard Virgin Voyages (currently on the Scarlet Lady cruise ship but soon to expand to others).

Shaun Deeb Weighs in on Prop Bet Win: If I Can Do It, Anyone Can Do It

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 01:36:30 +0000

Shortly after sharing with his X followers that he’d accepted an $800,000 buyout from Bill Perkins on a body fat loss prop bet, Shaun Deeb spoke with PokerNews to discuss his transformation from overweight to someone you might not even recognize this summer in Las Vegas.

The perennial World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year contender wagered $100,000 at 10:1 odds that he could drop from over 40% body fat to 17% by the start of the 2023 WSOP. He began the challenge in March 2022, so he had about 14 months to make it happen.

Which New Poker Game is Taking the Gaming World By Storm?

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:36:36 +0000

When the PokerNews team heard about a new game being advertised as a ‘poker, rogue-lite’ experience, our curiosity was raised. And since its initial announcement, Balatro has already captured many players’ attention, with its PC demo attracting over 100,000 downloads with millions of hours played in the span of a few days.

Following raving reviews, Balatro not only piqued our curiosity, it now had our full-focused attention (resulting in quite a few lost working hours). The initial buzz has led to an expanded release, rolling out across fan-favorite platforms like PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch, Playstation, and Xbox for the accessible price of $14,99.

The 2024 WPT Prime Amsterdam Festival Is Less Than Three Weeks Away

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:36:36 +0000

There is a ton of excitement surrounding the upcoming WPT Voyage, and rightly so, but before players from far and wide board the luxury cruise ship and head to the Cayman Islands, and The Bahamas, WPT Prime Amsterdam takes place from March 15.

The Holland Casino in Amsterdam City Centre will be full to bursting as thousands of poker players descend on the venue to play in the WPT Prime Amsterdam festival’s events.

Two Rising Poker Players With Competing Styles Face Off In High-Stakes Crossbook

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:36:29 +0000

In the wake of excitement over the release of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)summer schedule, there’s a looming poker match-up that has garnered the most excitement of all.

Poker prodigies Landon Tice and Jeremy Becker agreed to a 100% crossbook in at least 25 mutually played events over the summer a bet brought together by none other than Daniel Negreanu meaning that a hot summer for one of the young grinders could mean disaster for the other and their supporters.

Mama Said Knock You Out! WPT Global Launches $2M+ KO Series

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:36:32 +0000

Lace-up your glove and prepare to step into the arena with your fellow WPT Global players in the massive KO Series. The first bell sounds on February 23, with WPT Global not throwing in the towel until the 94th and final event concluded on March 3. It’s going to be an action-packed ten days, for sure.

The WPT Global KO Series enters the fray at 6:00 a.m. ET on February 23 with the first of 94 scheduled bounty events. A $22 buy-in, $5,000 guaranteed Classic Bounty Hunter is the first to step into the ring, serving as an excellent warm-up for what lies in store.

Different Stop, Same Story for These High Stakes Crushers

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:36:27 +0000

Two more high roller events have taken place at EPT Paris, and some familiar faces have left the star-studded fields in their wake once again.

Teun Mulder picked up his first live PokerStars win of the year while Daniel Dvoress claimed his second title of the series, just days after prevailing in 25,000 NL Hold’em II.

Also among the latest winners in the French capital is 2017 Irish Open champion Griffin Benger. The Canadian sprinted to first place in last night’s 1,050 NLHE Hyper Turbo.

Heading to APT Taipei 2024? Here's Where to Eat, Sleep, and Party!

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:36:31 +0000

The Taipei leg of the 2024 Asian Poker Tour (APT) runs from February 28 through March 10, and features over 100 tournaments and satellites for you to get your teeth into. The bustling schedule is so packed that APT Taipei 2024, in partnership with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club, takes place across two venues: the CPT Asia Poker Arena and the Chinese Mahjong League.

While you can leave the organizers to worry about how to accommodate thousands of poker players across the two venues, it is down to you to plan your trip, from where you sleep to where you eat and celebrate becoming an APT Taipei 2024 champion. Continue reading for a guide to APT Taipei 2024 once you’ve feasted your eyes on the schedule below.

EPT Paris: Lexy Gavin-Mather Gives the Inside Scoop on Her New Poker Strategy Book

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:36:34 +0000

The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris has attracted a huge swathe of poker’s most notable names. Chris Brewer, Jesse Lonis and Byron Kaverman are just some of the crushers to have made the trip across the Atlantic and also among the flock of talented Americans who’ve journeyed to France is poker pro and coach Lexy Gavin-Mather, who has been making her mark in the vlogging space.

Initially a cash game player for the majority of her career, Gavin-Mather has turned her attention to poker tournaments for the last few years. With more than $600,000 in live earnings, Gavin-Mather has picked up a thing or two when it comes to multi-table tournaments and has now condensed the wisdom of her time at the tables into her latest project.

Hustler Casino Live $1 Million Buy-In Poker Game Returns in May; Polk, Keating to Headline

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 02:01:30 +0000

For the second straight year, Hustler Casino Live will host a series of $1 million buy-in games May 28-31, and a number of popular poker players have committed to play, including Doug Polk and Alan Keating.

Last year, the poker show from Hustler Casino in Los Angeles became the first U.S. live-stream to air a seven-figure minimum buy-in game. The games were headlined by prominent HCL regulars and some mainstream poker pros, and this year will be no different.

New Venetian Poker Room to Debut This Summer; Will Be the Largest in Las Vegas

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:36:30 +0000

One of the biggest and most popular poker rooms in Las Vegas is expanding, and that’s good news for cash and tournament players alike. Today, Venetian Las Vegas announced that it plans to unveil a brand-new poker room this summer.

The new poker room, which will be located on Level 2 of the luxury Las Vegas resort, will feature 50 tables across 14,000 square feet, making it the largest poker room in Las Vegas.

More Than $600K GTD in PokerStars Irish Open Online Schedule; 17 Packages To Be Awarded

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:36:27 +0000

The PokerStarsIrish Open Online is set to kick off from February 26 to March 4, paving the way for the grand PokerStars and Paddy Power sponsored Irish Open scheduled from March 25 to April 1.

The 17-event schedule promises at least $645,000 in guaranteed prizes, with event winners getting an extra special treat. Each Irish Open Online champion will also be the beneficiary of a coveted Irish Open Silver Pass valued at $2,500.

EPT Paris Hands of the Week: A Case of Quads and a Straight Flush Runout

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:01:25 +0000

The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris stop is currently taking place at Les Palais des Congres, with the 5,300 EPT Main Event currently underway. The series will wrap up on February 25, and several champions have already been crowned. Mateusz Moolhuizen took down the record-breaking FPS Main Event while Thomas Santerne grabbed the biggest payout of the festival so far.

The PokerNews Live Reporting Team has been 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 EPT Paris.

Don't Miss the $1M PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker; First Events Feb 25

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:36:24 +0000

The wait for the inaugural $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker is almost over, with the first five of 43 numbered events kicking off this weekend, on February 25.

The first PokerNews Online Championship event shuffles up and deals at 5:00 p.m. GMT on February 25, the Opening Event Mystery Bounty. That tournament costs $11 to enter and features a guaranteed prize pool tipping the scales at $12,000.

Henrik Juncker Denies Parker Talbot En Route to a Career-Best Score in Paris

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:36:31 +0000

After landing in Paris on Sunday, Henrik Juncker made his way over to Le Palais des Congres for the PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris. Shortly after, he decided to jump straight into Day 1b of the 2,200 France Poker Series High Roller.

Fast forward to Tuesday evening, when Juncker was putting the finishing touches on the largest score of his poker career. The Danish pro took a commanding chip lead when the final four players bagged ahead of an unscheduled Day 3, ultimately knocking out PokerStars AmbassadorParker Talbot to take down his first PokerStars trophy.

Thomas Santerne Claims 2024 PokerStars EPT Paris 50,000 Super High Roller Title

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:36:27 +0000

The 2024PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris 50,000 Super High Roller was won by Frenchman Thomas Santerne. The largest buy-in event of the EPT Paris schedule attracted 51 entries of the worlds poker elite toLe Palais des Congrsin Paris. Of those, 13 reentered into this crme de la crme lineup.

Santerne, who defeated runner-up Chris Brewer in a heads up duel that took 3 hours, scooped 889,000 of the 2,916,480 prizepool. Santerne’s victory is his first live Super High Roller tournament win. Brewer was looking to go for back-to-back wins in this event, having claimed the title in this event last year.

PokerStars Releases the Full 2024 Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) Schedule

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:01:35 +0000

The Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) returns for its 11th year, with PokerStars unveiling five stops for the 2024 calendar. The 2024 PokerStars LAPT kicks off in mid-April in Panama City, with stops planned in Rio de Janeiro, Sau Paulo, Montevideo, and Mexico, the latter being a brand new addition to the LAPT’s locations.

Panama City is the first leg of the 2024 LAPT, taking place at the Hotel El Panama by Faranda Grand from April 19 through April 23. LAPT Panama City’s schedule features five events, all bought into and paid out in US dollars, including an eagerly anticipated $1,500 Main Event.

WPT Voyage Meet-Up Game Offers Chance to Win $5K Seat for Playing in Pajamas

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:36:30 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT) wants you to pack your linen and your onesies for the upcoming WPT Voyage so you can join in a Pajama Meet-Up Game on the opening night of the six-day cruise.

The first day of WPT Voyage is March 31, and players can hop in a MUG with the likes of Princess Love, Ashley Frank, Jesse Sylvia, Ashley Sleeth, and Nikki Limo. Also joining the game will be WPT Ambassadors and stars like Andrew Neeme, Ethan Rampage Yau, Tony Dunst, Vince Van Patten, and Lynn Gilmartin.

Thomas Zhang Wins Champion Club WPO $1,500 Main Event for $209,730!

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:36:35 +0000

The 2024 Champions Club Winter Poker Open $1,500 Main Event has finally come to its dramatic conclusion as Thomas Zhang hoists the trophy after defeating Spencer Champlin in a lengthy heads-up battle. Along with the trophy and the title, Zhang takes home $209,730, while Champlin is awarded the runner-up prize of $164,430.

$1,500 Main Event Final Table Results

Place	Player	Prize
1	Thomas Zhang	$209,730
2	Spencer Champlin	$164,430
3	Andrew Esposito	$131,540
4	Jerry Yen	$78,750
5	Adam Hendrix	$59,910
6	Cedrric Trevino	$48,180
7	David Diaz	$40,000
8	Chris Staats	$31,920
9	Charles Sinn	$24,020

It honestly feels like Im in a dream, Zhang said after the grueling two-hour heads-up battle, Its kind of crazy, actually, because the only tournament I won was ten years ago in Macao, and I told myself at the end of last year that I really wanted to win another one before I die, and I just feel like I manifested this. This was prevalent throughout all of the stages of the tournament, as he was heard saying that he could just feel like he couldnt lose.

Antonio Puntas Stages Impressive Comeback to Capture First Live Title

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:01:33 +0000

The final hand has been dealt in the EAPT Madrid 560 Main Event here at Casino Gran Via. It took just under six hours for a winner to emerge from the final table of nine players who made it to the final day.

Spain’s Antonio Puntas may have started the day with the second-shortest stack in the room, but after the dust had settled, he had captured every chip in play as well as his first live title.

Are You Ready For a New 888poker Experience? Check Out the Awesome New Features

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:36:43 +0000

888poker has launched its new PC tables, creating an online poker experience like ever before. After months of gathering feedback from its players and ambassadors, 888poker is revamping its software, bringing a fresh and feature-rich set of tables for players to enjoy.

The new PC tables were soft-launched last week but are now available to everyone playing at 888poker’s dotcom site. Have you tried them yet? If not, download 888poker via PokerNews and see what all the fuss is about.

Mateusz Moolhuizen Stays Hungry and Wins the 1,100 FPS Main Event (470,830)

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:36:23 +0000

The 1,100 PokerStars France Poker Series Main Event was a four-day grind of focus and determination at Le Palais des Congrs, where players were looking to outlast the largest FPS field ever and earn a coveted trophy at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris.

Of course, a little luck doesnt hurt either. After six opening flights, the massive field finally combined for Day 2, where title contenders would separate themselves from the pack. Of the 619 who returned from the starting field of 4,149 entries, Mateusz Moolhuizen began that day as one of the short stacks. Almost 60 hours later, the Dutchman was celebrating with fiance and fellow poker pro Dehlia de Jong.

JRB Needs to Fade a Flush vs. Jennifer Tilly or Lose Big on High Stakes Poker Season 12 Opener

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:36:26 +0000

High Stakes Poker returned to PokerGO for the first episode of Season 12 on Monday, and a pair of regulars on the show Jennifer Tilly and Jean-Robert Bellande fought for the biggest pot of the night.

Tilly and Bellande have played on the iconic poker show about as many times as anyone since the show first launched on the Game Show Network in 2006. During Episode 1, both players were active and had to battle for some pots against high-stakes crusher Andrew Robl, along with some new faces on the show such as Vivian Yang and Andrew Pacheco.

Late $500k Pot Bails Doug Polk Out From Massive Loss During Epic Poker Stream

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:36:25 +0000

One monster pot turned around a brutal session for Doug Polk during a marathon Sunday live-stream at the poker room he co-owns, The Lodge Card Club near Austin, Texas.

The Upswing Poker founder found himself deep in the hole, down nearly $200,000, about eight hours into the $100/$200 ($200 big blind ante) game, desperately in search of a bail-out hand. Luck arrived and he went from the biggest loser in the game to the biggest winner in a matter of seconds.

This Emerging Poker Star is the Latest Addition to PokerStars Team Pro

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:00:48 +0000

Following the departure of Kalidou Sow in 2021, there had been no French representation amongst the PokerStars Team Pro roster. As a nation, France is poker crazy and has produced some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Bertrand Grospellier and Antoine Saout, so it has been quite the surprise to see the “tricolore” omitted from the spadie brand over the last few years.

However, at the 2024 European Poker Tour stop in Paris, PokerStars’ search for the face for their French expansion finally ended with Simon Wiciak being unveiled as the latest addition to the Team Pro team.

Super Seiji Captures Another PokerStars Titans Title

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:36:32 +0000

Cast your mind back to November 14, 2022. PokerNews published an article detailing the PokerStars $5,200 Titans Event victory for Brazilian sensation Rodrigo “seijistar” Seiji. Seiji walked away with $93,118 that day. He then won the same tournament in July 2023 for $82,083. Fast-forward to the present and Seiji has done it again, taking down the Titans Event and padding his bankroll with $72,956 after a heads-up deal.

Sixty-one entrants created a $305,000 prize pool in this weekend’s $5,200 Titans Event, an impressive turnout considering the world and its wife are currently in France for the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris festival. It seems not every superstar has descended on the French capital, judging by the talent on show in this online event.

The Edinburgh Job: Michael Kane Takes Down Latest 888poker UKPL Main Event

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:36:26 +0000

Michael Kane ensured the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) Edinburgh Main Event trophy remained in bonny Scotland by outlasting 310 opponents at the Grosvenor Maybury Casino. Kane came out on top after a three-way deal that resulted in 25,208 of the 147,730 prize pool hitting his bank account.

Kane has a penchant for going deep in Edinburgh-based live events. In 2014, he finished seventh in the PokerStars UKIPT Edinburgh Main Event for 15,570. At the 2019 GUKPT Edinburgh Main Event, Kane finished second for 27,860. He finished second in a 250 NLHE event in February 2022 for another 18,165. Now Kane has got the job done on home soil and walked away victoriously.

888poker LIVE Heads to Bucharest for Second Stop of 2024 Season; Full Schedule Released

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:36:47 +0000

The 2024 888poker LIVE season is gearing up for its second live stop, and this time, the vibrant city of Bucharest, Romania, is set to host the poker extravaganza. From March 16 to 24, poker enthusiasts can gather at the platform-branded Poker Room in Bucharest for a thrilling tournament series, which includes a 560 Main Event.

Following the success of the opening stop in Madrid, the Romanian capital promises an equally exciting atmosphere. With its sophisticated ambiance adorned with the iconic 888poker brand, this relatively new poker hotspot adds a touch of glamour to the poker tables in the “Little Paris of the East.”

Want to join the PokerNews Team for the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas? Find Out How!

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:36:29 +0000

If you have a passion for poker, a knack for writing, and have always wanted to get closer to the action, PokerNews wants you to join our team of live reporters for the 2024 World Series of Poker (May 28-July 17) and beyond.

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Our live reporters travel the globe to bring fans live coverage of pokers biggest events. The PokerNews team is the exclusive live reporting partner of the WSOP and an official live reporting partner for PokerStars and other major events around the world.

Daniel Dvoress Goes Into Overtime To Win 25,000 NL Hold'em II at EPT Paris

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:36:25 +0000

Saturdays 14-hour marathon fell short of deciding a winner in the second 25,000 NL Holdem event of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris, so the final three players knew that some additional hours would be required. The decision to come back and resume after playing another eight levels of Sundays 50,000 EPT Super High Roller meant that all of them would have to dig deep.

After bagging for the night in todays scheduled event, Daniel Dvoress found himself switching gears within minutes to become the short-handed short stack against Tamas Adamszki and Niklas Astedt at Le Palais des Congrs.

Malaysian High-Stakes Poker Player Kok Weng Beh Passes Away at 42

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 01:01:32 +0000

Malaysia’s Kok Weng Beh, a high-stakes poker player who amassed hundreds of thousands in tournament earnings, passed away at the age of 42.

On the morning of Feb. 16, Triton Poker shared the news of Beh’s death on social media, noting that his “legacy lives on in the cards and community (he) helped shape.”

In light of Beh’s death, Triton offered a tribute to the Malaysian poker player’s “profound impact on our poker community.”

Shaun Deeb Accepts Buyout in $1 Million Body Fat Loss Prop Bet

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:00:55 +0000

Bill Perkins has bought out of a $1 million fitness prop bet with poker star Shaun Deeb, who is now in his best shape in years thanks to a little financial motivation.

Nearly 11 months ago, the poker players agreed to a 14-month wager on Deeb’s ability to bring his body fat composition down significantly. The bet had essentially no stipulations either get to 17% body fat by the start of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), or lose $100,000.

Stephen Chidwick Draws First Blood Among the High Rollers at EPT Paris

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 10:36:32 +0000

The first of six 25,000 buy-in NL Hold’em tournaments on the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris schedule attracted 38 of the worlds most renowned poker players to Le Palais des Congrs in the French capital.

Together, they put 51 entries on the clock by the time late registration closed, creating a prize pool of 1,199,520. They waged a war that lasted for over 14 hours, but in the end, it was Stephen Chidwick who was the last one standing.

Daniel Negreanu Plans a Lighter WSOP Schedule, More Time for Rest

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 01:01:25 +0000

In line with his 2024 tournament plans, Daniel Negreanu revealed his summer schedule, and he’s leaving himself with more days off than in recent years.

Following two years of significant losses at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) totaling a combined nearly $2 million, the GGPoker ambassador plans to lighten the load this year. On Friday, the 2024 WSOP schedule, which includes 99 gold bracelet events, was released to the poker community’s delight.

Bomb Pot Event, PLO Mystery Bounty & Other New Events On the 2024 WSOP Schedule

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:37:25 +0000

One of the most exciting days of the year for poker players is upon us as the World Series of Poker (WSOP)released the schedule for the summer festival. The 2024 WSOP schedule reveals a handful of new events that are sure to get players even more excited.

From a Bomb Pot tournament to the first-ever PokerNews-sponsored bracelet event, here is a look at some of the most eye-catching new additions to the WSOP schedule.

The 2024 WSOP Official Tournament Schedule

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:36:57 +0000

It seems like a lifetime ago that we watched Daniel Weinman defeat Steven Jones heads-up in the record-breaking 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and become poker’s world champion.

In reality, a little over 200 days have passed since that iconic moment, but 200 days is plenty long enough to sit around waiting for the 2024 WSOP schedule. Thankfully, the arduous wait is finally over, and PokerNews is delighted to unveil the full schedule for the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas.

PokerNews DeepStack Championship Takes Center Stage at 2024 WSOP; Features 40 Seat Giveaway

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:36:30 +0000

The schedule for the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is finally out, and one tournament that has caught our eye among the 99 bracelet events is the first-ever PokerNews DeepStack Championship. Sponsored by PokerNews, the tournament comes with a $600 entry fee and puts the spotlight on low-stakes grinders in their quest for eternal poker glory.

Bookmark this page! All you need to know about the 2024 WSOP is here.

Duco ten Haven Gets the Trophy and the Prized Envelope in the 10,200 Mystery Bounty

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:36:51 +0000

Paris is the City of Light, and today at the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour Paris 10,200 Mystery Bounty, the light shined brightest on Duco ten Haven.

The Dutch pro, who considers Paris a second home, is usually an online crusher but captured his first EPT title today at Le Palais des Congrs by defeating Quan Zhou heads-up to win the trophy and 126,500. In addition to the top prize, he also earned 117,500 in bounties including one of the 50,000 top mystery bounty envelopes as he began his festival here in Paris with a total score of 244,000, the best of his career.

Who Will Be Crowned the 2024 GUKPT Open Main Event Champion?

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:36:25 +0000

The 2024 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is in full swing, with two of 12 planned stops already in the history books. Luke Porter emerged victoriously from the London Main Event in January, and Vincent Melitriumphed in Manchester on February 11. A short turnaround means the third leg of the 2024 GUKPT, the Grosvenor UK Poker Open, is right around the corner.

The Grosvenor UK Poker Open runs from February 18 through March 3 at the Grosvenor G Casino, Coventry. Cash Out satellites dominate the first couple of days, with the first “proper” tournament shuffling up and dealing at 4:00 p.m. GMT on February 23.

Reigning POY Bin Weng Wins Circuit Ring at WSOP Pompano Beach; Izadi Wins Main

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 23:36:26 +0000

The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) had its latest stop at Harrah’s Pompano Beach in Florida as more than a dozen ring events took place Feb. 1-12. The WSOPC Pompano Beach stop produced several notable winners, including reigning GPI Player of the YearBin Weng and East Coast crusher Scott Baumstein.

Meanwhile, Georgia’s Hamid Izadi took down the $1,700 buy-in Main Event for $245,225 and his seventh Circuit ring as he defeated Texas’ Boris Kasabov during heads-up play to join seven-time ring winners like Corey Paggeot, Andrew Porter and Joshua Turner.

The 2024 APT Taipei Festival Has One of the Biggest-Ever Schedules!

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:01:25 +0000

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has put together one of the largest, most comprehensive poker festival schedules PokerNews has ever seen. APT Taipei, which runs from February 28 through March 10, boasts 105 trophy events and over TWD 150 million ($4.8 million) in prize pool guarantees!

The event schedule is so vast that APT Taipei, in partnership with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CPT), runs across two venues: the CTP Asia Poker Arena and the Chinese Mahjong League (CML) in central Taipei.

Over $1M Guaranteed During the Inaugural PokerNews Online Championship by 888poker

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:36:30 +0000

PokerNews and 888poker have come together to bring you the first-ever PokerNews Online Championship, a week-long poker tournament festival boasting combined guaranteed prize pool in excess of $1 million.

The inaugural festival between two of poker’s most recognizable brands runs from February 25 through March 5, during which time more than 40 888poker players will become champions of this incredible game.

Much thought has gone into devising the PokerNews Online Championship schedule, ensuring there is a wide range of buy-ins, chunky guarantees, and a variety of formats to put every player to the test.

Who Does Defending Champ Maria Ho Want to Face on 'Game of Gold' Season 2?

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:36:28 +0000

Poker After Dark: Game of Gold, a GGPoker creation, was the talk of the poker community in the fall, and it will soon return for an eagerly anticipated second season. Show details haven’t been released, but PokerNews spoke with the reigning champion, Maria Ho, at the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party on Saturday to get her thoughts on Season 2.

Last week, there were reports that filming had begun for the second season. This stemmed from a 12-minute Season 1 reunion video GGPoker released, but host Jeff Platt was only joking.

Destination RunGood Stops at Horseshoe Tunica From Feb. 27-March 3

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:01:26 +0000

The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) rolls on with the next stop on its Destination RunGood tour at Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, MS. The six-day event will run from February 27-March 3 and its $600 Main Event will offer three opening flights and a $200,000 guarantee.

The Main Event, which features live coverage from the PokerNews team, starts on Friday, March 1 with a 6 p.m. flight and there are two more chances on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Survivors from all three flights will return on Sunday at 12 p.m. to play for their share of the $300,000 guarantee and a RGPS Destination RunGood ring.

This Navy Veteran Turned $2 into a $10,000 Main Event Ticket on WSOP Michigan

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:36:23 +0000

When working in the media side of poker, you’re always on the hunt for stories that will resonate with a large portion of the poker community. On occasion, this can be a drawn-out process, but every now and then, lady luck smiles down upon you and drops one onto your lap.

That’s exactly what happened to this poker writer on a blustery February Monday in South Wales. Nearing the end of my work day, my phone lit up with an X notification, and, to my surprise, it wasn’t a bot account telling me to click a link for free nudes or to take part in some crypto scam. Color me shocked.

Grassroots Poker Fans Do Not Want to Miss Out on APAT's European Championship of Amateur Poker

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:36:30 +0000

As the grassroots poker community eagerly anticipates the APAT’sEuropean Championship of Amateur Poker (ECOAP), scheduled to take place from February 21 to 25, 2024, at Aspers Casino in London, players and enthusiasts alike are gearing up for five days of thrilling competition.

With a lineup of diverse events, including the highly anticipated Main Event, this poker extravaganza promises to deliver unforgettable moments and intense action at every turn (and river!).

Super Bowl Weekend Charity Poker Tournaments In Las Vegas Bring Out the Stars

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:36:27 +0000

It was an exciting weekend in Las Vegas as hundreds of thousands of football fans made their way to the city for the most-watched Super Bowl in history. As one might expect from a massive sporting event in the world’s gambling capital, poker made up an integral part of the Super Bowl weekend.

In addition to packed poker rooms on The Strip and beyond, two charity poker tournaments took place one at the exclusive Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party benefiting the Special Olympics and one hosted by the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) to raise money for epilepsy and both were flocked by Hollywood stars, professional athletes and Poker Hall of Famers.

Former PCA Champion Warms Up For EPT Paris With an $83K Online Win

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:36:21 +0000

Poker players love going into major tournaments on a run of form, and what better to warm up for the upcoming PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris festival than by taking down one of the toughest online poker tournaments?

That is precisely what Dimitar “KuuL” Danchev did over the weekend. The 2013 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) Main Event champion came out on top in the $5,200 Titans Event online at PokerStars. Danchev’s reward? A significant confidence boost and almost $83,000 in prize money.

Raise28 Fights Back From Fifth in Chips to Become an 888poker Champion

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:36:23 +0000

Although it is preferable to reach the final table of a poker tournament as the chip leader, you can still emerge victoriously if you are part of the chasing pack. “Raise28” is a shining example of this. “Raise28” sat down at the 888poker$100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event fifth in chips but came out on top to turn their $109 investment into a $9,490 score.

The $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event drew in 949 entrants who fought it out for the largest slice of the regular prize pool while keeping one eye on the $10,000 jackpot mystery bounty payment. 888poker regular “DosPoochies” got their hands on that colossal sum, taking home a total of $10,301 despite falling in 29th place.

James Galloway Wins WPO Event #4: $400 Mystery Bounty for $38,128!

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:49 +0000

After a crazy and chaotic day of wild Houston poker, the 146 players that returned from a total field of 1,276 have been whittled down to one man left standing. When the dust settled, it was James Galloway who claimed the victory in the Champions Club Winter Poker Open $400 Mystery Bounty.

Galloway completed his night with a heads-up win over runner-up Jonathan Park when his flopped pair held up against Parks flush draw and two over cards. For the win, Galloway claimed $38,128 and the champions trophy, while Park took home $24,378 for his second-place finish.

More Than $600K GTD as SunBet Poker Tour Heads to Pretoria From Feb 28 - Mar 10

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:36:28 +0000

Get ready for an exciting poker event as the SunBet Poker Tour starts off 2024 with a thrilling series at Time Square Casino in Pretoria, offering a guaranteed prize pool of R12 million (approx $630,000). This year’s series is not just longer but also more fun, lasting for 12 days from February 28 to March 10. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to poker, this event has something for everyone.

After Parting GGPoker Jason Koon Signs with Poker Royalty

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:36:25 +0000

Just days after a split with GGPoker, high-stakes crusher and 10-time Triton champion Jason Koon has signed a representation agreement with Poker Royalty.

Koon will add himself to the poker marketing agencys impressive list of stars which already includes Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari, and 2023 WSOP Main Event champion Daniel Weinman.

“We are excited to be working with Jason, who is undoubtedly one of the greatest poker players in the game today,” said Brian Balsbaugh, Founder and CEO of Poker Royalty. “Jason’s enormous poker talent, impeccable reputation, and dedication to the community make him a fantastic poker ambassador.”

Beyonc Releases Poker-Themed Track Texas Hold 'Em During Super Bowl

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:36:57 +0000

Poker got a mainstream shoutout during the biggest advertising day of the year as Beyonc revealed and released “Texas Hold ‘Em,” a new track that will no doubt get a portion of the pop queen’s tens of millions of listeners talking about the namesake card game.

Beyonc, one of the most popular and iconic musicians in the world, teased the new poker-themed single during a Verizon commercial that aired during the first-ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas that saw the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers during overtime in a game for the ages.

Vincent Meli Continues His Hot Form and Becomes a GUKPT Champion

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:36:27 +0000

Vincent Meli has added the 2024 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Manchester Main Event title to his many poker accomplishments, as his rich vein of form shows no signs of slowing down.

In November 2023, Meli came out on top in the 1,100 PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham Grand Final, helping himself to a career-best score worth 159,325 ($197,323). Less than a month later, Meli took his boosted bankroll to the Czech Republic, where he finished ninth in the 5,300 PokerStars EPT Prague Main Event for 95,000 ($102,275).

No Hoorah: Sean Perry Loses $1.1 Million Super Bowl Bet

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:01:23 +0000

Poker player Sean Perry, who claims to be one of the best sports bettors in the world, lost a $1.1 million Super Bowl bet on the San Francisco 49ers.

The Niners lost Sunday night to the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in overtime, 25-22, in a thrilling game for the ages. Patrick Mahomes, who orchestrated a brilliant game-winning drive, won his third Super Bowl MVP and is now in the G.O.A.T. conversation with Tom Brady.

Mixed Game Festival VII in Las Vegas This Month to Award NAPT Package

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:36:27 +0000

CardPlayer Lifestyle will be holding its seventh Mixed Game Festival in Las Vegas later this month, giving low-stakes poker players an opportunity to explore new poker variants and trade pots with poker legends.

The Mixed Game Festival VII will take place Feb. 25-29 at Resorts World Las Vegas, one of the premier poker rooms in Sin City.

Resorts World Poker Room is very happy to welcome back Cardplayer Lifestyles Mixed Game Festival once again," Leon Wheeler, Director of Poker Operations at Resorts World Las Vegas, said in a written statement. “Our first class dealers are excited for mixed game players to fill our room for an engaging fun-filled week of exhilarating dealers choice play.”

Industry Insiders: WPT at Sea Manager & Dealer Jason Gargac Living the Dream

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 22:36:31 +0000

888Ride: Ben Lamb Wants to Get High Stakes Golf Show Up & Running

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:36:45 +0000

888poker has treated poker fans yet again with another excellent episode of their YouTube show 888Ride. The poker player in the passenger seat for the latest installment is 2011 WSOP Player of the Year Ben Lamb.

Despite boasting an impressive poker resume with two WSOP Bracelets and two Main Event final tables, Lamb now prefers to maintain a relatively low profile. He shared that he’s limited his poker play to a modest 50-60 days per year while spotlighting the $50,000 buy-in PLO event at the WSOP.

Poker Players Pick Super Bowl Sides: Niners or Chiefs?

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:36:28 +0000

The San Francisco 49ers are slim favorites over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, but which team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy inside Allegiant Stadium at around 7 p.m. PT on Sunday? That is a question we’ll let the poker community answer (and we’ll give our pick at the end of the article).

Kansas City, the defending champions going for a third Super Bowl title in five seasons, is currently a 2-2.5-point underdog at most sportsbooks. Don’t expect heavy movement on that line by kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Reality TV Star Princess Love Wins Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational II in Las Vegas

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:36:34 +0000

The PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas transformed into a spectacle of lights, cameras and open-bar drinks on Thursday as dozens of celebrities, athletes and content creators packed in for a night of poker action that served as the perfect kickoff for Super Bowl weekend in Sin City.

The Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational II consisted of a 73-entrant invite-only field and saw reality television star Princess Love coming out on top to win $20,000 and a custom engraved bottle of LOUIS XIII cognac alongside two engraved Baccarat crystal glasses.

Midwest Pro and Two-Time WSOPC Ring Winner Justin Brown Passes Away at 38

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:36:44 +0000

Poker pro and two-time World Series of Circuit (WSOP) ring winner Justin Brown passed away on February 2 from what his family says was a brief battle with an aggressive form of cancer.

Brown was just shy of $400,000 in career earnings, according to The Hendon Mob. He was regularly seen on stops of the Mid-States Poker Tour, Heartland Poker Tour, and WSOP Circuit events throughout the Midwest where he won rings in Tunica and at Horseshoe Hammond in Indiana. Brown’s career-high score was a win for $83,302 in the Hollywood Fall Classic outside Cincinnati in 2011.

More Broken Records? New Events? What Could Be On the 2024 WSOP Schedule?

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 02:36:25 +0000

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is right around the corner, and the poker world is once again crying out for the annual schedule release.

Unlike some heavy hints in recent years, this one provides little information to work with, other than the overall May 28-July 17 window. We know the Main Event will run from July 3-17. We know there will be four opening flights from July 3-6, and the traditional buy-in of $10,000 will remain. We also know that the series will return to Horseshoe and Paris for the third year.

Online Satellites for 2024 WSOP Main Event Kick Off for NJ/NV, PA & MI Players

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:36:24 +0000

If you haven’t signed up to WSOP.com yet in either Nevada/New Jersey, Pennsylvania or Michigan, now is the time to do so. Throughout every weekend in February, the online platform is giving players the chance to win their way to the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event through online satellites that feature buy-ins of $215 and $320.

Two satellites will run each weekend for those in NJ/NV player pool while one qualifier will be available to players in MI and PA. Those who come out on top in the satellites will receive $10,000 worth of tournament buy-in chips for the 2024 WSOP, which can be used to take part in the Main Event or any other bracelet of their choice.

Mouhib & Larson Among Venetian 2024 DeepStack Showdown January Winners

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:36:28 +0000

The 2024 January DeepStack Showdown series kicked off on January 18 at Venetian Las Vegas and wrapped up back on January 28.

The 33-event series catered to a combined 3,310 entrants and awarded $932,117 in prize money. Among those to claim titles were Daniyal Gheba (Event #7: $300 NLH Ultimate Stack for $29,354), Matthew Land (Event #19: $300 NLH Ultimate Stack for $7,056), and Bryan Allen (Event #29: $600 NLH Ultimate Stack for $35,000).

McNicholas Warms Up For GUKPT Manchester Main Event With High Roller Victory

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:36:23 +0000

Euan McNicholas got the job done in a Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) event once again, taking down the 1,650 High Roller in Manchester. With the 1,250 GUKPT Manchester Main Event underway, McNicholas will enter the fray confident of adding that title to his 2021 GUKPT London Main Event trophy.

The top 15 finishers from a field of 110 shared the 158,400 prize pool. Reigning Irish Open championDavid Docherty was the first player to cash, with the likes of Thomas Clack, Andrew Hulme, and Endrit Geci banking some prize money but falling short of a final table appearance. Andy Wilson busted in ninth, narrowly missing out on playing under the watchful eyes of the Grosvenor livestream

EPT Paris: Your Ultimate Guide to Off-the-Felt Fun in the City of Lights

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:36:24 +0000

It’s time to start getting ready for the kick-off of the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT). In just over a week, thousands will descend on Paris for a 12-day poker extravaganza.

After a successful kick-off last year, PokerStars have picked up some valuable lessons, ensuring an even better player experience this time around. And here’s the exciting news the off-the-felt activities are making a comeback, promising a ton of fun beyond the poker tables. Here’s what’s in store for those making the trip to the French capital city.

Will Travis Kelce Propose to Taylor Swift? The Weirdest Super Bowl Prop Bets You Can Make

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 02:36:24 +0000

Super Bowl Sunday is all about the football, the partying, the food … and the gambling. Billions of dollars are wagered on the NFL’s championship game annually, and not just on the point spread or the over/under.

There are hundreds of various wagers available at certain online sportsbooks or local gambling establishments. You can bet on the color of the Gatorade used to douse the winning coach after the game, the outcome of the pregame coin toss, and a new one for 2024 involving America’s most polarizing and popular couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (see below).

Popular Streamer Ninja Teases Return to Poker: Puts Poker X on Notice

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 18:36:23 +0000

In a recent tweet, gaming icon Ninja, known for his prowess in the world of esports and streaming, hinted at a potential return to the poker scene after a year-long hiatus. With an invitation to tag favorite poker players and creators, he teased the possibility of organizing a cash game in Las Vegas.

As soon as the post went out, a shiver of (card) sharks jumped at the opportunity to get one of the seats at the table. Doug Polk, Vanessa Kade and the ever-controversial Martin Kabrhel were just a trio of the big names to throw their hat into the ring.

Police Report in Anthony Zinno Case Provides Answers, But Some Questions Remain

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:36:28 +0000

Surveillance footage indicates Anthony Zinno did pick up a bag that another poker player alleges had $20,000 in cash inside, according to a police report obtained by PokerNews provided by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). But the case isn’t as cut and dry as it might seem on the surface.

Zinno, a four-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, has been accused of stealing money out of a bag belonging to Corel Theuma at Wynn Las Vegas last December during the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship series. The alleged incident occurred at the end of Day 1b in a $3,000 buy-in event, immediately after players bagged up for the night.

PartyPoker Launches Bizarrely Names Big Quarter Poker Tournament

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:36:29 +0000

When is a quarter not a quarter? When PartyPoker is involved, so it seems. Head to the PartyPoker tournament lobby and you’ll see a blue tab with “BIG QUARTER” written inside. Click this to reveal an $11 buy-in $200,000 guaranteed tournament called, The Big Quarter.

It is a strange name for a tournament that looks, on the surface, to have nothing to do with quarters. The $11 buy-in isn’t a quarter of any standard monetary or poker-related amount, nor is the $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, which is a fifth of $1 million. Day 2 of The Big Quarter takes place on May 5, so it’s not even a quarterly event!

888poker UK Poker League Heads North of the Border to Edinburgh

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:36:23 +0000

The inaugural season of the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) got off to a flying start in late-January with an impressive turnout in Coventry. The fledgling tour is heading to Bonny, Scotland from February 12 and will call the Grosvenor Maybury Casino in Edinburgh home until February 18.

Event #1 of 888poker UKPL Edinburgh is a 250 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Opening Voyage tournament on February 13. However, you may want to head to the casino the night before because a 90 cashout satellite awarding seats to the Opening Voyage and Main Event takes place at 7:00 p.m.

Jason Koon Leaves GGPoker As Fedor Holz Steps Into Integrity Ambassador Role

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:01:22 +0000

High-stakes poker player and GGPoker ambassador Jason Koon announced on Wednesday that he had parted ways with GGPoker as fellow high-stakes ambassador Fedor Holz announced a new role with the popular poker site.

“GGPoker and I have gone our separate ways,” Koon wrote on X on Wednesday morning. “I wish them continued success.”

Koon, who sits third on the all-time money list and is widely regarded as one of the most respected players in the community, joined GGPoker in 2021 as an Integrity Ambassador. The 38-year-old spearheaded a Poker Integrity Council (PIC) put together by GGPoker in July 2022 to combat cheating.

Jason Daly's First Live PLO Tournament Win Pushes Him Close to $1M in Earnings

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:01:24 +0000

It turned into a war of attrition, ending at nearly 4 a.m. local time, but Jason Daly outlasted Tuesdays final 26 players from a total field of 199 to claim victory in the Champions Club Winter Poker Open $1,100 PLO Championship.

Daly completed his night with a heads-up win over runner-up Carson Wieland, when his flopped top pair held up against Wielands wrap.

For the win, Daly claimed $41,635 and the champions trophy, while Wieland took home $35,070 for his second-place finish.

Ukraine's Yakiv Syzghanov Gets Dream Ticket to the WPT World Championship

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:36:26 +0000

In a thrilling final filled with twists and turns, Ukrainian player Yakiv Syzghanov emerged victorious, securing the coveted WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence title and a substantial 133,000 in prize money. The event attracted an impressive field of 758 entrants, contributing to a total prize pool of 727,680.

Initially holding the chip leader position, Laurent Michot faced a determined Syzghanov who turned the tide in his favor. Syzghanov had to battle until the end, ultimately clinching victory with a full house in the final hand of heads-up. Michot secured a respectable second place, earning 82,000.

Phil Hellmuth Wants Ike Haxton to Take Off the Facemask: This Isn't Online Poker

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:36:28 +0000

Phil Hellmuth’s had enough of Isaac Haxton wearing a facemask at the poker table, and the “Poker Brat” called out his fellow high-stakes pro, arguing that “no one should be able to cover their face,” except for rare instances.

The 17-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner spoke with poker journalist Craig Tapscott of PokerOrg in a two-hour interview about a variety of topics, one of them being facemasks. He then retweeted a short from content creator “Casino King,” and further explained why facemasks don’t belong in live poker.

Jay Patel Goes From the $5 Online Grind to London Poker Festival Champion

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:36:21 +0000

The decision Jay Patel made to invest in some poker coaching has reaped the rewards, and substantial rewards at that. Patel was grinding $5 online poker tournaments only a few months ago but can now call himself the 2024 London Poker Festival Main Event champion, an accolade that came with 79,370 in prize money.

Patel, possibly frustrated with the online poker grind, contacted Jamie Nixon, a member of Team Grosvenor Poker, and hired him as his poker coach. Whatever Nixon taught Patel worked wonders, as the student became the master and raked in a career-best score by some distance.

DSM09 Demolishes 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event; Wins With Double Elimination

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:36:23 +0000

Sometimes, the stars align when you are playing in a poker tournament, and you can seemingly do nothing wrong. It seems that happened to Brazil’s “DSM09” in the 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event. The Brazilian sat down second in chips at the eight-handed final table before eliminating six of their seven opponents and taking down the tournament with a thrilling double elimination! Here’s how “DSM09” got the job done.

PokerStars Carnival Series NLHE Mystery Bounty Main Events Award Almost $2.35M

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:36:48 +0000

A trio of mystery bounty Main Events rounded off the PokerStars Carnival Series on February 5, paying out a combined $2,348,610. Mystery bounty tournaments may be still in their infancy at PokerStars, but it is evident the online poker giant is taking them deadly seriously and footing substantial guarantees.

Patrick “JaegsPL” Lauber came out on top of an all-star cast in the $1,050 Carnival Series NLHE Mystery Bounty Main Event. A field of 835 entrants ensured the $750,000 guarantee was smashed and a $59,904 top prize created. Inexplicably, PokerStars only shows the total value of mystery bounties the champion wins, with Lauber adding $19,177 from the mystery bounty prize pool for a total score of $79,081.

Hermann Schweiger Stages Incredible Comeback in The Hendon Mob Winter Championships Main Event

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 10:36:24 +0000

Hermann Schweiger of Germany has taken the title at The Hendon Mob Winter Championships Main Event at the Grand Casino, Liechtenstein, after overcoming a 4:1 chip deficit in his heads-up battle against Nicola Diaco.

Diaco had led the field as chip leader from Day 1a and almost took a wire-to-wire victory, having laid waste to most of the final table, but ultimately came up just short.

Schweiger outlasted the 506 runner field and, for his victory, took home the sum of 30,900 CHF and a package to The Hendon Mob Championship Event in Cape Town in November 2024, along with the trophy and belt.

Get Your Grind on in the WPT Global Weekly Tournament Leaderboards

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:36:19 +0000

WPT Global hosts many excellent multi-table tournaments that attract players from all over the world. Boasting excellent blind structures and juicy guaranteed prize pools, WPT Global’s tournament offering has something for everyone. As if playing in some superbly crafted events wasn’t enough to have you clambering for your mouse and creating a WPT Global account, the rising star of the online poker world offers $14,000 worth of prizes to the best-performing tournament players each week!

Get 25% Discount on WPT Voyage Package Through Valentine's Flash Sale

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:36:29 +0000

Many poker players are getting ready to embark on the $1.5 million guaranteed WPT Voyage, a six-day poker festival on the open seas with stops in the Cayman Islands and The Bahamas. Those who haven’t booked their WPT Voyage trip yet are in luck thanks to a Valentine’s Flash Sale.

The Valentine’s Flash Sale, running now until Feb. 15, gives players an opportunity to book their cabins for the legendary poker experience at a 25% discount. Through the exclusive and limited-time offer, players can book select Sea View and Limited View Sea Terrace Casbins at a discounted rate using the Bonus Code: CUPID.

New Career-Best Score For Lithuania's Paulius Zilinskas in the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:36:26 +0000

Lithuania may not be the first country that springs to mind when you think about prestigious live poker tournaments, but the country’s capital, Vilnius, was awash with poker talent during the past week, who were all in town for the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker festival.

The 555 buy-in Main Event was the showpiece of the festival. It saw 371 players buy-in and create a 178,080 prize pool.

Over three days of intense poker action, the 371-strong crowd was whittled to a more manageable 14 players. Paulius Zilinskas found himself in the bottom half of the chip counts at the start of play but was the last man standing after the final hand concluded. Zilinskas has live tournament winnings of $14,895 before this event, with his largest score weighing in at 1,644 ($1,806). Zilinskas now has a 34,805 prize on his resume.

Complete Guide to EPT Paris 2024 - Everything You Need to Know

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:36:49 +0000

Following its success in its debut year, the PokerStars European Poker Tour is returning to Paris for its first stop of the 2024 season. A 12-day poker party awaits those who will make the journey to the new-and-improved venue of Palais des Congres, a state-of-the-art conference center in the heart of the French capital.

The change of location will be a welcome addition. It has an increased capacity for tables and more space overall and promises a quicker check-in and registration process.

Swedes Dominate the $5,200 PokerStars Titans Event

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:36:27 +0000

The $5,200 Titans Event is one of the toughest online poker tournaments PokerStars runs. The high buy-in usually results in an all-star cast featuring some of the biggest names in the industry fighting it out for a near six-figure score. This weekend Titans Event drew in 73 entrants, who created a $365,000 prize pool; Swedish players walked away with more than $123,000 of the pot.

Only nine players received a slice of the pie, and three of those call Sweden home. After Jakob “Succeeed” Miegel, Rodrigo “SELOUAN1991” Selouan, “Phemo,” and “CPUrul0r” crashed out, all three Swedes that reached the final table were still in with a shout.

Win Up to 6,000x Your Buy-In By Playing Global Spins on WPT Global

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:01:21 +0000

Global Spins is a fun and exciting game on WPT Global, where the big prizes never seem to end!

People of all skill levels can win big in the quick and easy games that run all day, every day. You can join with as little as $1 or as much as $250. When three players sign up for a Global Spin, they sit at a table, and a wheel spins to determine the prize. The prize can be anywhere from doubling your entry fee all the way up to 6,000x the buy-in.

Motivation from Berkey Diss? Jonathan Little Wins PokerGO Cup Title; Negreanu Rejoices

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 17:36:25 +0000

Matt Berkey came after his poker coaching competitor Jonathan Little earlier this week, and perhaps that served as a bit of motivation for the latter, who conquered the 2024 PokerGO Cup finale and overall series crown on Saturday. Daniel Negreanu, who came to Little’s defense, was quite thrilled with the outcome, to say the least.

Little, the founder of PokerCoaching.com, won Event #8: $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em for $453,750, his second victory of the series. Despite cashing in 50% of the events and winning two of them, he didn’t coast to the series title. That’s because David Peters was nearly as impressive during the second PokerGO Tour series of the new year.

Nik Airball Rips Poker Vlogger for Tanking w/ Pocket Kings on Hustler Casino Live

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:01:31 +0000

Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot, who wasn’t even involved in the hand to the flop, lashed out at poker vlogger Mariano Grandoli for taking too long to call an all in bet with pocket kings during Friday’s Hustler Casino Live stream.

There were some mixed reactions to Airball’s critical comments in the YouTube chat. Some felt it was silly for Mariano to tank for over three minutes with the second nuts, while others argued that Airball was out of line.

Phil Laak's Return Headlines Season 12 of PokerGO's High Stakes Poker (HSP)

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:36:32 +0000

Poker legend Phil Laak is set to appear on High Stakes Poker for the first time since 2011 when the 12th season of the popular show returns to PokerGO this spring. The high-stakes cash game series, set to premiere on February 19, will air 12 episodes on Mondays through May.

Laak will be joined in Season 12 by fellow headlining stars Andrew Robl, Jean-Robert Bellande, and Jennifer Tilly.

There is nothing quite like High Stakes Poker, said Mori Eskandani, President of PokerGO, in a press release about the new season. Weve seen some truly unforgettable moments through the first 11 seasons of High Stakes Poker, and you can believe me when I tell you that Season 12 will deliver many more phenomenal ones.

Industry Insiders: Get to Know WPT at Sea General Manager Andrea DiBattista

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 17:36:23 +0000

Poker X Takes Sides: Is Matt Berkey a Bully or Justified in His Verbal Attacks?

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 01:35:40 +0000

Two things are clear: Matt Berkey is passionate about the game of poker, and he seems to regularly find himself involved in social media flame wars with his peers. But has the Solve for Why founder’s recent actions on X gone too far, or do the people he’s trashed have it coming?

That’s not for us to decide, so we’ll instead share the opinions of those who’ve chimed in on poker X, and the answer to the question appears to be yes, but also no.

You Don't Want to Miss the PokerStars Carnival Series Mystery Bounty Main Events

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:35:40 +0000

Mystery bounty tournaments are a new format at PokerStars, but you would never know based on the size of the Carnival Series Main Events that run over the weekend. Three No-Limit Hold’em and one Pot-Limit Omaha Mystery Bounty Main Events shuffle up and deal on February 4; they come with combined guaranteed prize pools worth $2,350,000!

The three No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty Main Events come in buy-ins of $11, $109, and $1,050, which have guarantees worth $250,000, $1,250,000, and $750,000, respectively. Those three events commence at 5:30 p.m. GMT on February 4.

The Muck: Garrett Adelstein & HCL's Ryan Feldman Trade Jabs On X

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:36:23 +0000

Hustler Casino Live once again found itself in the middle of controversy as one of the show’s most popular former players publicly feuded with the show’s producer and co-owner, Ryan Feldman.

Garrett Adelstein called out Feldman and fellow stream player Chris “Luda Chris” Chen on X on Wednesday after attention was brought to a hand Chen played on stream recently where he cracked aces in a big pot.

While Adelstein said the hand was “not suspicious,” he said he “specifically chose to avoid playing in games with Luda despite how poorly he played” and claimed Chen was “banned from LATB (Live At The Bike) after winning heaps playing like a maniac on stream in a game that played 20x bigger than the $5/$5 game he played otherwise.”

Champions Club Winter Poker Open In Texas Will Have $1M Gtd. Main Event

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:01:23 +0000

Texas is known for having some of the best tournament action in the country, and the state is living up to its reputation with the upcoming 2024 Champions Club Winter Poker Open, a series taking place Feb. 2-19 and culminating with a $1,500 buy-in Main Event with a $1 million guarantee attached.

PokerNews will be on-site at Champions Club in Houston to provide live updates from the three-day Main Event, alongside a few side events like the $1,100 buy-in PLO Championship with a $150,000 guarantee and a $400 buy-in Mystery Bounty event with a $300,000 guarantee.

2024 PokerStars EPT Paris Festival Heads to a New, Bigger Venue on Feb 14

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:01:32 +0000

The 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris festival is less than a fortnight away, with the latest edition taking place between February 14-25. Paris became the 13th capital city to host an EPT stop when thousands of players packed into the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile in February 23, and although the attendance figures were impressive, the player experience was not up to the EPT’s high standards.

It is fair to say the 2023 EPT Pairs festival was not without teething problems. While the 5,300 Main Event, with its 1,606 entrants, was one of the largest EPT Main Events on record, the sheer number of wannabe poker champions overwhelmed the venue, much to the disdain of EPT regulars and newcomers alike.

EAPT Continues Its Exciting 2024 Tour With a Stop in Madrid

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:36:20 +0000

The EAPT only crowned its latest champion on January 28 but the next nine-day festival is right around the corner, with EAPT Madrid taking place at the Casino Grand Via from February 12-19. Among the dozen or so events and satellites is the 560 buy-in, 180,000 guaranteed (plus 20,000 in EAPT packages) EAPT Madrid Main Event, which PokerNews’ live reporting team is covering in all of its glory.

EAPT visits Madrid for the first time in its history, although it has previously stopped off in Spain. EAPT Barcelona took place on October 2023, and its 560 buy-in Main Event drew in 357 entrants, who fought tooth and nail to capture a slice of the 200,000 prize pool. The 2023 EAPT Barcelona Main Event ended in a four-way chip, with Fernando Torrents crowned the champion.