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Nash Bankroll Management is the Perfect Tracking App for Poker Players in 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:36:23 +0000

In the fast-paced world of poker, where technology in the space advances in the blink of an eye, Nash Bankroll Management emerges as a standout tracking app in 2024. Crafted by poker player Geoffrey Martin for poker players, Nash excels in addressing the common pain points found in other bankroll management applications, making it one of the go-to choices for both recreational players and professionals.

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Exclusive Interview: PokerStars Unveil What's in Store for EPT 2024

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:36:23 +0000

With less than a month to go until the European Poker Tour (EPT) kicks off the year in Paris, PokerNews sat down with PokerStars Associate Director of Live Events Operations Cedric Billot to talk about what players can expect from PokerStars Live and the EPT in 2024.

We also asked him about new destinations, what players can expect from the same schedule as 2023, and the improvements that have been made for the tour’s return to Paris, after apologising for a “subpar experience” at the inaugural event.

Luck of the Irish: Cosmin1812 Picks Up One Of Online Poker's Biggest-Ever Mystery Bounties

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:36:26 +0000

After a very brief final table on Day 3 of Event #34: $888 Mystery Bounty Main Event at the 888Poker Winter XL Series, “Cosmin1812” of Ireland emerged as the big winner, scooping both the top prize of $82,619 as well as the largest $100,000 bounty to bring their total winnings from the tournament to a staggering $218,885. To put that in perspective, they left with over 20% of the total $1,033,712 prize pool generated by a 1,219-strong field, all that from a $888 initial investment ($2,664 if you include their two re-entries).

Hawkins & Lowery Denied Rings as Matt Higgins Wins WSOPC Tunica Main Event

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:01:29 +0000

Another World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop is in the books with the completion of WSOPC Tunica, which ran Jan. 18-19 and consisted of more than a dozen ring events that produced more than $2 million in prize pools.

The stop at Horseshoe Tunica in Mississippi culminated with the $1,700 buy-in WSOPC Tunica Main Event, which drew 568 runners and saw Georgia’s Matt Higgins winning his fifth Circuit ring and $167,058.

Former PokerNews Reporter Mo Nuwwarah Wins MSPT Bally's Black Hawk for $155,189

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:36:23 +0000

One of PokerNews’ former editors, Mo Nuwwarah, captured the $1,110 buy-in Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT)Bally’s Black Hawk Casino Main Event for a career-best $155,189 score on Sunday.

The newly minted MSPT champion had an especially good Sunday, and not only because he won a bunch of money. Nuwwarah, who worked as a full-time editor and live reporter for PokerNews until July 2021 when he left for an opportunity with Catena Media in the sports betting industry, was decked out in Kansas City Chiefs gear at the final table. On that same day, the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens to advance to the Super Bowl where they will attempt to defend their title.

iFoldN0T & KymLim Win PokerStars US Winter Series Main Events

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:36:23 +0000

The PokerStars US Winter Series wrapped up this week after multiple weeks of online poker action that awarded dozens of winners in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ontario.

The series culminated this week with the Main Event Championships and produced several notable winners along the way, including Corey “Corgasm231” Paggeot, Matt “5u1ly” Sullivan and Zach “KennyTheRipper” Gruneberg.

Here are some highlights from the latter third of the PokerStars Winter Series.

Konstantin Held Wins First-Ever WPT Cambodia Championship For $361,310

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:36:23 +0000

The first World Poker Tour (WPT) festival of 2024 took place this month in Cambodia and featured the first-ever WPT Cambodia Championship, an event that drew 760 players from two starting flights for a prize pool of $4.6 million.

Konstantin Held earned $361,310 and the title of first WPT Cambodia champion after a three-handed deal with Joshua McCully (2nd - $277,291) and Florent Remi (3rd - $302,019). On top of the six-figure score, Held won a $10,400 seat into the 2024 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Someone Will Win a $100K Mystery Bounty Payout at 888poker Tonight

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:01:56 +0000

Reaching the final table of a major online poker tournament is exciting for everyone involved, but the excitement surrounding 888poker XL Winter Series Mystery Bounty Main Event final table is off the scale.

Not only is there a first-place prize worth $82,618 up for grabs, but one of the lucky eight finalists will eliminate an opponent, open the golden mystery bounty from their fallen foe’s head, and reveal a massive $100,000 payout! The $100,000 mystery bounty is one of the largest mystery bounties ever awarded in the online poker world.

A House is on the Cards for GGPoker UKPC Main Event Winner Jack Solomon

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:01:31 +0000

Jack Solomon has been crowned the champion of the 2024 GGPoker UK Championships Main Event at Dusk Till Dawn, taking home 96,130, after a deal with heads-up opponent Yong Foo.

The deal resulted in Solomon taking home 80,130, but he wasn’t content to stop there and claimed the remaining 16,000 at stake and the trophy after his seven-high straight secured victory against Foo’s six-high straight.

Solomon overcame the 1,258-entry field and claimed the lion’s share of the 603,840 prize pool, sending his rail from Skegness into raptures.

888poker LIVE Madrid: Ain't No Place Like Home for Manuel Ledesma

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:01:25 +0000

An exciting week of action at 888poker LIVE Madrid has come to an end, but not without a storybook finish for Spains Manuel Ledesma under the bright lights of the final table at his home poker room.

After starting the final day as the short stack with just 10 big blinds, the Madrid resident battled his way back at Casino Gran Via, staying alive several times before finishing the night holding the coveted 888 Main Event trophy and taking home 58,000. The win was a test of his endurance, as he survived the Day 1b turbo before bagging at the end of 11 more levels of play on Day 2.

Nadya Magnus Giving Away WSOP Main Event Seats to Two Female Poker Players

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 03:01:30 +0000

Nadya Magnus is continuing her tradition of giving away coveted tournament seats to women in the poker community. This year, the 2021 GPI Female Player of the Year will award two $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event seats to two lucky women.

Magnus teased the giveaway on X by writing that “the race for two WSOP Main Event seats that I will be giving away to two women will start early this year.” Shortly after, Magnus announced that she will give away two Main Event seats to the two highest-ranking 2024 Female GPI ranked players preceding May 31.

Alex Queen Tops Flagship Event of Borgata Winter Poker Open Series

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:36:27 +0000

The Borgata welcomed back poker players with its first Winter Poker Open and more than 16,000 entries turned out over 22 events to award more than $12 million in prizes over three weeks.

The popular series was capped off by the $5,300 Championship Event, where 689 entries turned out to build a prize pool of $3,341,651. The winner was Alex Queen, who outlasted a final table that included Brian Yoon and Anthony Zinno to win the top prize of $613,063.

Iconic Las Vegas Casino Tropicana Closing in April to Prep for Oakland A's Move

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:36:29 +0000

The end of an era is near as Tropicana Las Vegas has announced its expected closure date April 2, 2024 as the property which opened in 1957 will become the future home of the Oakland Athletics.

Prominent Las Vegas X account @LasVegasLocally reported rumors of the anticipated closure Monday morning before then sharing an official memorandum sent out by the casino.

The End of an Era

Tropicana opened April 4, 1957, and will close almost exactly 67 years later. The South Strip casino resort is owned by Bally’s Corporation, and has been hosting the Bally Live Poker stream (formerly Bally’s Big Bet Poker and Live at the Bike) the past few months. Within the next month or so, the poker show will move to the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. Poker star Garrett Adelstein is expected to be a regular in the big games when the stream, which doesn’t have an official launch date yet, kicks off.

Flutter Entertainment Begins Trading on the New York Stock Exchange

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:36:27 +0000

Flutter Entertainment Plc, owners of the Betfair, FanDuel, Paddy Power, PokerStars, and Sky Betting & Gaming brands among others, has listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Peter Jackson, Flutter’s CEO, was invited to ring the famous NYSE Opening Bell on January 29, signaling the latest step on Flutter’s journey in the United States.

Until listing on the NYSE, Flutter’s main listing was on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The NYSE is the largest stock exchange globally, opening the door to a larger pool of potential investors in Flutter. The NYSE listing was the next logical step for the company that is shining bright in the United States.

Michael Addamo and Niklas Astedt Return to the Winner's Circle

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:36:22 +0000

An uncharacteristic period of time has passed since either Michael “imluckbox” Addamo or Niklas “Lena900” Astedt have featured in PokerNews headlines, but like London buses, both have arrived on our front page today Addamo helped himself to the $87,002 top prize of the $5,200 Titans Event while Astedt banked $40,136 in a $2,100 Pot-Limit Omaha PKO event that was part of the PokerStars Carnival Series.

The latest edition of the Titans Event at PokerStars saw 56 entrants create a $280,000 prize pool. Only the top seven finishers received a slice of that sum due to the field’s compact size. This fact meant Bruno “great dant” Volkmann and “ibotown” both reached the final table yet still walked away empty-handed.

Miklos Zsuffa Wins the EAPT Bratislava Main Event (37,630)

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:36:25 +0000

Is there a better way to start the year than with a win and to end the tournament with aces? That is what happened for Miklos Zsuffa, crowned as the winner of the 560 EAPT Bratislava Main Event at Banco Casino.

After he defeated a field of 389 entrants and Christoforos Chrysochoidis (27,450) in heads-up play, Zsuffa won the trophy, the first-place prize of 32,630, and a 5,000 package for the $2,200 EAPT Grand Final, which will be part of the Mediterranean Poker Party in Cyprus from the 2nd to the 14th of May 2024. Chrysochoidis, Vili Paivarinta and Mario Alina, as they finished second, third and fourth here in Bratislava, also won a package.

Sports Agent Leigh Steinberg's 37th Annual Super Bowl Party to Include Poker for the First Time

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:36:29 +0000

One of the premier and exclusive annual pre-Super Bowl parties, hosted by legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg, will feature a poker tournament for the first time in the event’s 37-year history.

World Series of Poker (WSOP) champion Jamie Gold has been selected by Steinberg to emcee the poker festivities. PokerNews, along with many A-list celebrities and athletes, will be in attendance Feb. 10 at Ahern Hotel just behind the Las Vegas Strip. All proceeds from the poker tournament will go directly to the Special Olympics.

Don't Miss Your Last Chance to Win Your Way Into the WPT Global Winter Classic Main Event

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 13:36:27 +0000

The excellent Playground Poker Club in Montreal, Canada, is currently awash with poker players competing in the WPT Global Winter Classic. You could be joining them in the $1,150 buy-in, $500,000 guaranteed Main Event if you capture one of the ten seats that are guaranteed to be won on January 28.

The WPT Global Winter Classic Main Event is meant to cost $1,150 to enter, but you can win a seat for far less than that; US$93.50 to be precise. Main Event feeders costing US$9.35 and US$18.70 have been running around the clock for the past few weeks, and although they have now concluded, one final Main Event satellite remains.

TikTok Star Griffin Johnson Gearing Up for Celebrity Poker Tour During Super Bowl Week

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 01:36:25 +0000

Las Vegas is preparing for a busy Super Bowl weekend, and a part of that will be plenty of celebrities coming into town. Thatll be especially true on Thursday, February 8th when the Celebrity Poker Tour host their second invitational at PokerGO Studio with a livestream starting at 6 p.m. PST.

The Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational II, which is expected to last 4-5 hours, will be a 72-invite-only field that starts players with 100,000 in chips and play 15-minute levels. There will be a total of $50,000 in prize money awarded to the top nine finishers, with the winner capturing a $20,000 first-place prize.

Maria Konnikova Wins WSOPC Ring in Her First-Ever Circuit Event

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 22:36:22 +0000

Author and poker player Maria Konnikova has checked a major poker achievement off the list after she scored a victory in her first-ever World Series of Poker Circuit event on Thursday for a WSOPC gold ring and $57,532.

Konnikova, a regular on the poker scene and author of The Biggest Bluff, outlasted a field of 504 entries to win the $525 WSOPC Online Main Event and punch her ticket to the WSOP Tournament of Champions this summer. The top prize comes from a pool of $252,000, which surpassed the guaranteed $200,000.

Get Ready For Global Poker Grizzly Games VII Running Jan. 29-Feb. 18

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:36:23 +0000

Global Poker just finished up its Monsterstack Series III and is already gearing up for its next series with Grizzly Games VII, which will run Jan. 29-Feb. 18 and will feature hundreds of Gold and Sweeps Coins events.

The Grizzly Games VII series will consist of 108 Gold Coin trophy events with GC 953.5 million in guaranteed prizes and 108 Sweeps Coin trophy events with SC 2.1 million in guaranteed prizes. The 21 days of social poker action will culminate with Main Events with guarantees of GC 40 million and SC 200,000.

At Least Three WPT Voyage Packages Must Be Won at WPT Global This Weekend

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 13:36:12 +0000

What are your plans for the evening of January 28? Order some takeout? Watch a movie? It should be getting your grind on at WPT Global because at least three WPT Global players will win a $12,400 WPT Passport to the upcoming $1.5 million guaranteed WPT Voyage.

A $1,060 buy-in satellite, named $12,400 WPT Passport Qualifier (3 Packages Guaranteed), shuffles up and deals at 5:30 p.m. ET (10:30 p.m. GMT) and, as its name suggests, will award no fewer than a trio of packages to the poker trip of a lifetime aboard the WPT Voyage cruise ship.

Poker Star Shaun Deeb is on Track to Win $1 Million Body Fat Loss Prop Bet

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 04:36:26 +0000

With about four months remaining, poker pro Shaun Deeb appears to be headed in the right direction to win $1 million from Bill Perkins in a body fat loss prop bet.

Deeb, a perennial World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year candidate, shared a trimmed-down recent selfie on X along with a dual x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan showing his up-to-date body fat percentage. If the current trends continue, Perkins is going to owe him a healthy sum of cash.

Battling Terminal Illness, Fan Favorite Cody Daniels Reaches PokerGO Cup Final Table

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:35:44 +0000

The first final table of the 2024 PokerGO Cup in Las Vegas includes known crushers like David Peters and Fabian Quoss, but most of those tuning in will likely be cheering for another player.

Terminally ill Cody Daniels crossed off a bucket list item by playing the $5,100 buy-in event inside the PokerGO Studio and parlayed the experience into a streamed final table appearance.

Daniels, an Arizona resident who captured the hearts of poker fans last year with a deep run in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, will enter the streamed final table fifth in chips and is guaranteed at least $27,000 just shy of his $30,000 score last summer.

Brad Owen is All-In Against Phil Ivey at WPT World Championship Meet-Up Game

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:36:28 +0000

December’s World Poker Tour World Championships capped off the end of an exhilarating poker year for the WPT. Their Prime tour was a huge success around the globe, and the WPTWC was also one of the most anticipated events of 2023. While the $40 million guarantee for the Main Event had a small overlay, the WPT received plaudits from all corners of the poker community for being so ambitious.

Prior to Dan Sepiol taking down the WPT World Championship for $5.3 million, WPT hosted a mega meet-up game at Wynn, Las Vegas with some of the biggest names in poker taking on members of the public. And earlier this week, popular vlogger and WPT ambassador Brad Owen shared a glimpse of what happened at the MUG in his latest vlog, where he found himself battling the likes of Phil Ivey.

Phil Galfond Opens Up on Struggles and Loss on 888Ride

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:36:43 +0000

During the 2023 World Series of Poker, Farah Galfond spoke with David Tuchman for the 888poker series ‘888Ride’. The duo talked about poker goals, child acting and The Galfond Challenge, which saw her husband, Phil Galfond, battle in series of Pot-Limit Omaha heads-up duels that featured million-dollar swings.

In the latest episode of 888Ride, the other half of the poker power couple finally hopped into the Chevvy for a chat and cruise around Sin City. Over the course of the interview, (Phil) Galfond opened up on what it is like playing the biggest games, creating content, and facing million-dollar swings, along with the hardships he’s faced on his road to success.

How the West Was Won: Mohamed Mokrani Ships the Merit Poker Western Series $3,300 Main Event for $342,500

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:36:25 +0000

The action has come to a close in the 2024 Merit Poker Western Series $3,300 Main Event here at the Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino in North Cyprus. It took nearly ten 60-minute levels for a winner to emerge from the 24 players who made it to the final day. France’s Mohamed Mokrani was crowned the champion, outlasting the 672-entry field and defeating Nichan Khorchidian in a brief heads-up duel to take home the title and top prize of $342,500.

Win a Free Poker Cruise via ClubWPT and WPT Global

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:36:15 +0000

You can have a memorable, and warm, spring break this year while playing some poker with the World Poker Tour (WPT). And even better, you can even win your way onto the WPT Voyage for what is going to be an epic vacation.

How can you win a spot on the poker cruise? There are multiple ways to do so on both WPT Global and ClubWPT. The Virgin Voyages cruise sets sail from Miami on March 31 and then returns to land April 6.

Man Proposes to Girlfriend at Texas Poker Room; Find Out if She Said Yes! (VIDEO)

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:36:27 +0000

Following a very brief tank to collect her thoughts, a poker dealer from The Lodge Card Club accepted the marriage proposal from a poker player at the Texas card room.

It’s been an eventful January for the largest poker club in the Lone Star State. Not only did The Lodge give out $100,000 via a random drawing to a lucky player, the Austin-area club just hosted a $200 buy-in tournament that attracted over 5,200 entrants, creating a prize pool of $840,000.

GUKPT Heads to Manchester From February 1; Bumper Main Event Expected

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:36:23 +0000

Manchester brought you iconic bands such as The Stone Roses, The Smiths, and Oasis, but did you know it is also the city that has hosted one of the longest-running stops of the popular Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT)?

GUKPT Manchester has taken place every year since 2007, including during the COVID-19 hit 2020 when live poker ground to a halt globally. The 2020 edition of the GUKPT Manchester Main Event was the last event that Grosvenor ran that year.

Industry Insiders: WPT at Sea Poker Manager Kirk Saunders Talks High Seas

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:36:40 +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).

2023 Global Poker Award Nominees Revealed; Winners to Be Announced on February 24

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 16:36:23 +0000

The anticipation for the 5th Annual Global Poker Awards is building as the voting process concludes, revealing the nominees across 16 categories. Notable among them is Caitlin Comeskey, a previous winner who secured nominations in three categories: Short-Form Content Creator, Best Video Content, and Best X/Twitter Personality. Comeskey faces stiff competition from Marle Spragg, another three-time nominee.

The prestigious GPI Poker Player of the Year trophy is set to be awarded to Bin Weng, while Kristen Foxen secures her fourth GPI Female Player of the Year title, and Nick Pupillo prepares to claim the Mid-Major PoY title. GGPoker has already picked up the Award of Merit, with more trophies, such as The Hendon Mob Award and the Charitable/Community Initiative, to be presented.

Brazil's doga10 Claims 888poker XL Winter Series $200K Mystery Bounty Title

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:36:19 +0000

The 20th numbered event of the 888poker XL Winter Series was the biggest tournament yet, with a $200,000 prize pool up for grabs. After numerous Day 1s, an action packed Day 2, and a thrilling final table, “doga10” emerged victoriously and banked an impressive $17,159, which includes bounty payments.

A field of 1,114 entrants over several starting flights left a substantial overlay of $32,900 on the guarantee, adding more value for those competing. Only 273 of those hopefuls progressed to Day 2, with 144 of those players receiving a slice of the regular prize pool.

Feds Provide 140k Pages of Evidence Against Poker Player Charged w/ Illegal Gambling & Money Laundering

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:36:22 +0000

The feds have put together 142,689 pages of evidence against high-stakes poker player Gal Yifrach, who was charged with running an illegal gambling operation nearly two years ago.

Earlier this month, in the United States Court Eastern District of California, attorneys for both parties agreed to move the Jan. 8 status conference to March 4 so that defense attorneys can “familiarize themselves with the case and review voluminous discovery, discuss the case with their respective clients and the attorney for the United States, and otherwise prepare for trial,” according to court documents.

Record-Breaking WPT Prime Tour Awarded $20 Million Around the Globe in 2023

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:36:21 +0000

Another big year is on the horizon for the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Tour after a stellar 2023 with 14 events in 12 countries.

The premier mid-major tour tallied a total of $22,734,998 in prize pools in 2023 from 22,290 entries across the many events worldwide. Eight new events got in on the action and it was all capped off by the WPT Prime Championship at the Wynn in December.

Muehloecker Takes Down PokerStars' First $5,200 Mystery Bounty Event ($114K)

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:36:27 +0000

PokerStars launched its first mystery bounty tournaments during the recent New Year Series, changing the $109 Sunday Million into this exciting format. The switch proved popular, with 16,234 entrants creating a $1,623,400 prize pool. PokerStars decided to up the ante during the New Year Series Afterparty, running a $5,200 buy-in mystery bounty event guaranteeing $1 million.

Including re-entries, 171 high rollers bought into the $5,200 Mystery Bounty Main Event resulting in a $145,000 overlay, which was quite surprising considering how well the New Year Series.

Shaun Deeb Loves Outing Scumbags and Cheats in Latest 888Ride Episode

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:36:21 +0000

888poker has shared another stellar interview as part of its 888Ride series and the latest poker superstar to hop into the passenger seat is none other than six-time WSOP bracelet winner Shaun Deeb.

Deeb, who is in the midst of a $1 million weight-loss bet, joined David Tuchman and his Chevvy for a cruise around Las Vegas.

The duo touched on Deeb’s unprecedented multi-tabling skills prior to Black Friday, what can be done to improve the poker industry, as well as the dreaded Jeff Platt curse!

Founding Tiltboy Member & WSOP Bracelet Winner Perry Friedman Passes Away at Age 55

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:36:25 +0000

Perry Friedman, one of the most colorful characters during the Poker Boom, passed away Sunday night at the age of 55. Friedman was known as an aggressive jester at the table, often sporting multi-colored hairstyles, chattering nonstop, and generally being the life of the party.

Born May 15, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York, Friedman was a well-known World Series of Poker (WSOP) grinder and bracelet winner, as well as a founding member of theTiltboys alongside Phil Gordon and Dave Diceboy Lambert.

Amaho & Xtceeed Win Monsterstack Series III Main Events On Global Poker

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:01:25 +0000

The Global Poker Monsterstack Series III ran throughout January and awarded dozens of winners across both Gold and Sweeps Coin events.

The two-week series featured the deepest structured tournaments on Global Poker and awarded an array of swag items in addition to the guaranteed prize pools. The series culiminated with two Main Events with respected guarantees of GC 40 million and SC 100,000.

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“Amaho” Wins Gold

Starting off on the Gold Coin side of things, “Amaho” got through a field of 347 players before ultimately defeating “LITVIN” to win the Main Event trophy and GC 7,656,000.

The Heat is On: GGPoker Unveils Generous 50% Rakeback Deal

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:02:15 +0000

The battle for online poker supremacy between PokerStars and GGPoker has stepped a notch following the former’s huge Reward Program shakeup.

Stars’ new loyalty system, which has been compared to the Supernova era, rolls out today and in response, GGPoker is offering its players a bumper 50% rakeback deal for 100 days.

Become a Killer Whale on GGPoker

GGPoker is giving players the chance to jump up to the recently introduced Killer Whale rank within their Fish Buffet player rewards system. Players can enjoy this elevated status for a duration of 100 days with no strings attached.

$12.5M GTD Carnival Series Debuts on PokerStars with Epic Schedule

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:01:41 +0000

PokerStars has been bringing the heat over the last few weeks. Its New Year Series was a huge success, and the platform’s new and improved Rewards Program, which can see players earn 60% rakeback, launched today. In the midst of all these developments, PokerStars announced the date for its $8 million guaranteed Sunday Million 18th Anniversary, and now the online poker giant has shared its schedule for the debuting Carnival Series.

Arkansas High School Teacher Wins $73K as RunGood Poker Series Kicks Off 2024 Season

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:01:22 +0000

After three days of play, the RunGood Poker Series $800 Main Event here at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma has come to a close after almost 11 hours of play on the final day. The total number of players from all three flights came to 558 entries, creating a $390,600 prize pool that almost quadrupled the $100,000 guarantee.

After navigating through a tough final day, it was Todd Tucker who emerged victorious after defeating David McFeely heads-up to claim the title, the championship ring, and the $73,242 first-place prize. Adding to the champion’s purse in a big way is the addition of the Dream Seat package, which provides a full travel package and a seat to the Dream Seat Invitational, the winner of which will be entered into the televised PokerGO Tour Championship $1,000,000 Freeroll. This is a 64-player capped field, meaning Tucker could parlay this win into serious money.

Max Deveson Wins 2024 WSOPC Marrakech Main Event (200,000)

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:36:44 +0000

In the end, the final duel at the end of the 2024 WSOP Circuit Marrakech Main Event was a rollercoaster.

After a two-and-a-half-hour-long heads-up battle where both players had opportunities to win, Max Deveson was the one who was finally crowned champion at the Casino de Marrakech inside the Es Saadi Resort.

Deveson is now the proud owner of a WSOP Circuit ring and takes home 2,150,000 MAD (approximately 200,000). Obviously exhausted and disappointed, Antoine Delorme finishes in second place out of a field of 1,163 entrants, heading home with 1,550,000 MAD (143,000).

Jamie Le Crowned King of the 888poker UKPL Coventry Main Event

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:36:24 +0000

The inaugural 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) Coventry Main Event has crowned its worthy champion, and Jamie Le is that man. The 560 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Main Event drew in 371 entrants, and Le outlasted them all. His reward? The title of champion and 37,605.

Le has some impressive results on his live poker resume. In October 2022, he became the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Luton Main Event champion, which earned him a career-best 95,630. A month later, Le was the runner-up in the 550 GUKPT Blackpool Cup, a finish good for 27,730. His latest result prior to the victory in Coventry came in the 2023 GUKPT Luton Main Event in June; he finished second for 61,600.

Everything Clicked For Maksim Shornikau's First Tournament Win in Merit Poker Western Series $5,300 High Roller

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:36:28 +0000

After 13 hours of play, the curtain has closed on the 2024 Merit Poker Western Series $5,300 Main Event here at the Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino. It took 13 hours for a winner to be crowned from 30 hopefuls who made it to the third and final day. Maksim Shornikau of Belarus emerged victorious after the dust had settled, outlasting a field of 153 entrants and last defeating China’s Shuang Luo to capture the title and top prize of $177,500.

Simone Andrian Mounts an Incredible Comeback to Win the Merit Poker Western Series $2,200 Warm Up

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:01:25 +0000

If you just started at the beginning and simply fast forward to the end, you would think Simone Andrians victory today in the Merit Poker Western Series $2,200 Warm Up was simply a coronation. He began the day as chip leader and ended as the champion. But the reality was far different, as the Italian pro, like the gunslingers in famous Western movies, had to fight and battle for everything he earned.

Infamous 'American Idol' Contestant William Hung Lost Wife Over Poker, Gambling Addiction

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:01:46 +0000

One of “American Idol’s” most memorable contestants, William Hung, a Los Angeles area poker player, told People magazine his gambling addiction led to a failed marriage.

Hung, 41, infamously appeared on Season 3 of American Idol in 2004. He didnt advance beyond the initial phase after having one of the worst auditions judge Simon Cowell had heard after listening to a horrendous off-key rendition of Ricky Martins She Bangs.

Despite the public humiliation, Hung parlayed the appearance on the popular musical talent scouting show into some fame and notoriety. He gave up the musical career years ago and has since played poker regularly, although those days now appear to be over. But his gambling habit, according to an interview with People, turned into an addiction that doomed his first marriage.

888poker Pays $250K Out of Own Pocket to Players Cheated by Bots and RTA Users

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:35:41 +0000

The use of RTA (real-time-assistance) software, especially in the online poker community, is a widespread problem on the increase.

888poker, as one of the leading entities in the poker industry, is actively addressing this challenge head-on for the benefit of its players.

Throughout 2023, 888poker refunded $362,893 to 4,068 players who fell victim to opponents using AI software in the form of bots or RTA, underlining its commitment to player protection.

PokerNews Book Review: A-Game Poker by Elliot Roe & Ryan Carter

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 12:36:25 +0000

In “A-Game Poker,” Elliot Roe shares the poker performance system he created from a decade’s worth of experience coaching many of the best players in the game. Whether you’re an enthusiastic amateur or seasoned professional, A-Game Poker has something for anyone looking to be a long-term winner in the game.

About A-Game Poker

“Poker is a choice,” it says in the preface of the book. The choice, at least according to Roe, is to treat poker as a professional sport or to treat it like any old normal game.

Alex Foxen Wins $25k LHPO High Roller; Kristen Foxen Finishes in 4th Place

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:01:38 +0000

The Foxen family is off to a strong start to 2024 with both Kristen Foxen and now Alex Foxen each having won a tournament to start the new year.

On Friday, Alex took down a $25,500 buy-in no-limit hold’em high roller in the Lucky Hearts Poker Open (LHPO) at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Doing so paid the two-time GPI Player of the Year $426,025, and it came just three days after Kristen won a PokerGO Tour event in Las Vegas.

Rozvadov and Madrid Announced as Part of PokerStars 2024 Regional Events

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:36:21 +0000

With less than a month to go until the 2024 PokerStars Live calendar kicks off with EPT Paris, two more regional tour stops have been announced for this March.

The Eureka Poker Tour and Estrellas Poker Tour are set to return to Rozvadov and Madrid respectively, with the Eureka Rozvadov Main Event coming with a 1 million guarantee.

Keep reading to find out how you can win your way to either festival thanks to PokerStars Power Path!

The $200K Gtd XL Series Mystery Bounty at 888poker Looks Incredible Value

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:01:18 +0000

The second largest guaranteed event of the 888poker XL Winter Series crowns is shaping up to be the tournament for value hunters. XL Winter #20 Mystery Bounty is a $162 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed affair that requires 1,333 entrants to hit the ambitious guarantee. At the time of writing, only 347 players have bought in, and time is rapidly running out to get in on the action.

Fifteen Day 1s for the $200,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty event run between January 19-22, which seems like ample opportunity to garner enough players to break through the guaranteed amount. However, each of the completed flights so far has averaged only 52 players, meaning everything points towards a substantial overlay for 888poker, and that means more value for the players.

2024 Wynn Millions Schedule Released; More Than $8M In Guarantees

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:36:24 +0000

Wynn Las Vegas released the schedule this week for the 2024 Wynn Millions Poker Series, a nearly monthlong festival with more than $8 million in guaranteed prize money up for grabs.

The Wynn Millions festival will run Feb. 19-March 24 and will consist of several events and satellites before culminating with the $3,500 buy-in Wynn Millions Championship, an event that comes with a $3 million guarantee attached.

Read About The 2023 Wynn Millions Festival!

Save the Date: Sunday Million 18th Anniversary Comes With $8m GTD

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:35:52 +0000

It’s the most iconic tournament in all of online poker, and it’s back to celebrate its 18th anniversary.

The PokerStars Sunday Million has been a mainstay of the weekly tournament grind for many poker players both recreational and professional and serves as a flagship for the site.

Born in 2006, just 5,893 players joined the inaugural event, generating a prize pool of $1,178,60 the tournament has been an integral part of poker history. Whether it’s Jesper KipsterDK Hougaard becoming the first player to win it twice, Kevin kevsteele Steele winning it twice in the space of four months or the only three-time champion in the form of Artem veeea Vezhenkov, there’s a rich and storied history with the Sunday Million.

Red Hot Action Guaranteed During the $1.5M PartyPoker Grand Prix Winter Series

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:35:42 +0000

PartyPoker’s first online poker tournament series of 2024 has arrived, the $1.5 million guaranteed Grand Prix Winter Edition. Running from January 18 through to February 5, the Grand Prix Winter Edition features 12 numbered multi-day tournaments coupled with hundreds of side events that have combined guaranteed prize pools worth $1.5 million.

They say that variety is the spice of life, and it appears PartyPoker is a firm believer in that saying judging by how the bustling schedule has been put together. In addition to standard No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments, PartyPoker Grand Prix Winter Edition players get sink their teeth into PLO8 events, progressive knockouts, deep stacks, turbos, and much more besides.

Win an EAPT Grand Final Package as the Mediterranean Poker Party Returns This May

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:35:43 +0000

The Mediterranean Poker Party returns to the Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa this May, and YOU could be heading there thanks to a special EAPT promotion.

A raffle will award a $5,000 package to the $2,200 EAPT Grand Final, which comes with a $2 million guarantee. You simply need to head to the EAPT website to be in with a chance!

There are also four other exciting events unveiled as part of the announcement, including a Mystery Bounty event and, of course, the Mediterranean Poker Party Main Event which comes with a $5 million guarantee.

London Calling: 1 Million Guaranteed London Poker Festival Starts January 30

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:36:18 +0000

Aspers Casino in Stratford, London, is set to be packed to the rafters between January 30 and February 4 thanks to the 1 million guaranteed London Poker Festival. The team behind the successful Irish Poker Tour, Killarney Poker Festival, Irish Poker Tour London, and many other series is behind the London Poker Festival, which all but guarantees its success in the English capital.

At least 1 million will be awarded across the London Poker Festival, with every tournament, including satellites, featuring a guarantee on their prize pool. The largest of these guarantees tips the scales at an impressive 500,000, which is reserved for the 700 buy-in London Poker Festival Main Event.

Qualify for the WPT Global Winter Classic Main Event for Under $10

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:36:13 +0000

Earlier this week, PokerNews shared details about the upcoming WPT Global Winter Classic, which plays out at Playground Montreal from January 24 to February 4.

A jam-packed itinerary of Championship Ring events litter the schedule, with the highlights being the $200,000 GTD $350 Mystery Bounty and $500,000 GTD $1,150 Winter Classic Main Event.

Thanks to the partnership between WPT Global and Playground for the series, players can qualify for the Main Event on WPT Global for less than $10, giving players the chance to score some massive paydays from some pocket change.

Arden Cho Reflects on PGT Controversy, Continuing to Learn and Her Future in Poker

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 02:36:19 +0000

Last week, Arden Cho finished as runner-up to Daniel Smiljkovic in the PGT Championship, winning $200,000 in the process.

Cho is no stranger to the PokerGO studio, having previously gambled with Phil Hellmuth on No Gamble, No Future and has played in several cash games at the venue. But this result felt like a step forward in the actress’s poker career, and she spoke with PokerNews about her experience and where her poker journey would take her next.

Kristen Foxen Bests Negreanu & Cracks Husband's Aces to Win PGT Kickoff Finale

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:36:18 +0000

After vowing to make changes to his game following a rough year, Daniel Negreanu came within inches of winning his second poker tournament of 2024 before falling to Kristen Foxen.

On Tuesday, Foxen defeated Negreanu during heads-up play PokerGO Tour Kickoff Series Event #5: 10,100 No-Limit Hold’em for $165,000 as the four-time bracelet winner added to her $7.1 million in live earnings and picked up her first live tournament win since just days before the COVID lockdowns in 2020.

Talk Club Takes Down the 2024 APAT UK Team Championship

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:36:21 +0000

Forty teams of eight pokers descended on Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham over the weekend and competed for the right to call themselves the 2024 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) UK Team Championship champions. Talk Club came away with the bragging rights, 9,200 to share between them, and a coveted gold APAT medal.

2024 APAT UK Team Championship Team Results

Rank	Team	Points	Prize
1	Talk Club	375	9,200
2	Midland Freelancers	361	6,000
3	Fair Play Poker	351	4,000
4	Malvern Poker Club	330	2,800
5	Blue Blood	286	2,000

Talk Club, consisting of Simon Brooke, Tristan Chaplin, Adam Neal, Richard Wilcox, Ian Witt, Robert Hallworth, John Patten, and PokerNews’ very own Daniel Williams ran out worthy winners, ultimately finishing 14 points ahead of Team Midland Freelancers.

SerVlaMin Takes Down PokerStars NYS $5,200 Main Event For $284K; Sam Grafton Sixth

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:36:18 +0000

$284,374 is the sum nestled in the PokerStars account of “SerVlaMin” after the Mexico-based star came out on top in the $5,200 buy-in, $1.5 million guaranteed New Year Series No-Limit Hold’em Main Event. Every poker tournament player dreams of kicking off a new year in style, and “SerVlaMin” has laid solid foundations for what could be a stellar year.

The $5,200 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event saw 294 entries, resulting in a small overlay on the $1.5 million guarantee. The top 41 finishers saw a return on their investment, with some of the in-the-money players including Niklas “Lena900” Astedt, Talal “raidalot” Shakerchi, and 13th-place finisher Neymar “Neymar-jr” Jr.

Poker Commentator Kasey Lyn Mills Wins Two Rings At WSOPC Choctaw

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:01:17 +0000

The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is in full swing for 2024 and has already wrapped up a successful stop of Circuit action with WSOPC Choctaw, which took place at Choctaw Casino Resort from Jan. 3-14.

The WSOPC Choctaw stop consisted of 18 Ring events with buy-ins ranging from $250 to the $1,700 Main Event.

One of the biggest storylines to emerge was poker commentator and personality Kasey Lyn Mills winning her first Circuit ring by taking down Event #13: $1,000 Monster Stack for $66,009.

Ian Simpson Falls Short in $120K XL Winter Series Event at 888poker

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:36:15 +0000

Popular British grinder Ian Simpson again came close to taking down a $120,000 guaranteed tournament on 888poker, this time in the XL Winter Series. Back in November 2023, during the KO Games, Simpson finished third in the $109 buy-in $120,000 guaranteed Opener tournament, a result worth $5,485. On January 15, Simpson found himself at the final table of the $109 buy-in, $120,000 guaranteed Opening Event of the XL Winter Series but the script didn’t go to plan.

EA Poker Tour Kicks Off 2024 with EAPT Bratislava; More Than $350K Guaranteed

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:36:22 +0000

As the new year kicks off, poker enthusiasts are gearing up for the much-anticipated EA Poker Tour (EAPT) in Bratislava, where a week of exciting poker tournaments awaits. The series, running from January 21-28, boasts 11 cup tournaments with buy-ins starting at an affordable 85 and a total guaranteed prize pool surpassing 350,000.

The event takes place at the Banco Casino Bratislava, located in the heart of the historic city and directly opposite the Presidential Palace.

Doug Polk & Bill Perkins Lose Combined $1,000,000 in Epic Marathon Poker Stream

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 20:01:18 +0000

Bill Perkins truly does want to “Die With Zero.” The wealthy recreational poker player, along with Doug Polk, donated heavily Sunday night to the table in an 11-hour high-stakes stream at The Lodge Card Club.

Polk is a co-owner of the card room near Austin, Texas, and he lost $288,900 on the session. If there’s any consolation for the three-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, Perkins lost a bunch more than he did ($741,100).

Win up to $10K Free With 888poker's Card Strike Feature

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:35:39 +0000

Imagine logging into your 888poker account, hitting the exciting cash game tables, and suddenly finding that you have an extra $10,000 nestled in your bankroll. It may be the thing of dreams, but those dreams could soon become a reality thanks to the new Card Strike feature.

Card Strike is a new feature that revolves around cash game tables at 888poker. You will see a card grid attached to the top of your table when you sit down at one of the recreational player-friendly 888poker cash games. The grid displays the top prize you can potentially win, 16 random cards which make up your Card Strike Board, the number of hands left to complete the board, and a reset button that you can press after playing ten hands.

PokerStars Set to Usher in New Era of Rewards Program; Get Up to 60% Rakeback

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:36:36 +0000

Flexibility and transparency are the perfect words to describe the latest revision of the PokerStars Rewards program, set to be launched January 22. PokerStars is changing the way it rewards its loyal player base, and PokerNews has had a sneak peak into what the program entails for PokerStars players of all levels.

PokerStars continues to be open with the way it communicates with its players, offering support via Discord, hosting forums, and inviting everyone to share feedback and constructive criticism with its teams. And its with the help of this transparency that the new PokerStars rewards program has been carefully put together.

Here's What You Can Win With PokerStars Power Path This January

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:36:17 +0000

With the news that the Power Path is now a permanent addition to PokerStars, and that players can receive a $0.50 Step 1 Power Path ticket every single day as part of the new PokerStars Rewards programme, there’s never been a better time to have a look at how the Power Path can reward you and where it can take you.

Both live and online events have featured in the Power Path since its launch last summer, with Special Edition Gold Passes sending lucky players to the NAPT and Las Vegas Grand Prix last December.

WPT Global Winter Classic: Playground Montreal to Host Thrilling Series

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:36:19 +0000

The excitement is building as the WPT Global Winter Classic descends upon Playground Montreal from January 24 to February 4, promising poker enthusiasts an unforgettable experience filled with high-stakes action and lucrative prizes. This poker extravaganza is a collaboration between WPT Global and Playground, featuring a dynamic lineup of events that cater to both online and live players.

Online Kickoff on WPT Global

Before the live festivities commence, online players can get a head start with two exclusive events on WPT Global. The action begins with a single-day $22 NLH tournament on January 22, followed by a $44 NLH event on January 23. Winners of these online tournaments will be awarded coveted championship rings, setting the stage for the exhilarating series ahead.

Luke Porter Defies the Odds to Become the 2024 GUKPT London Champion

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:36:20 +0000

Those who follow darts will have heard about the tremendous story of Luke Littler, a 16-year-old who navigated his way to the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship. Unfortunately for Littler, he lost in the final against another Luke, Luke Humphries, although his second-place finish is a remarkable achievement. Over the weekend, another Luke defied the odds on his way to becoming the champion of the 2024 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) London Main Event.

Sam Grafton Becomes a PokerStars New Year Series Champion; Reaches Day 2 of Main Event

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:35:40 +0000

Sam “SamSquid” Grafton is ending the PokerStars New Year Series in hot form. The popular British grinder triumphed in a $530 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em 7-Max PKO event for $44,088 and finds himself in the final 47 of the $5,200 Main Event where $284,374 awaits the eventual champion.

Grafton’s victory came in the high edition of the 143rd event of the New Year Series. Some 464 players bought in, resulting in a $232,000 prize pool. The likes of Daniel “SmilleThHero” Smiljkovic, Niklas “Lena900” Astedt, Christian “WATnlos” Rudolph, and Dimitar “KuuL” Danchev reached the money place but fell short of the seven-handed final table.

Back to $1/$3? Rampage Loses Nearly $500k on Hustler Casino Live

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 20:01:17 +0000

No, Ethan “Rampage” Yau isn’t headed back to the low-stakes grind. The headline is just a play on a tweet the popular vlogger posted following Friday night’s Hustler Casino Live stream, in which he ended with the biggest loss of his poker career.

Prior to the $100/$200/$400 session at Hustler Casino in Los Angeles, Yau joked about how he’d “either be rich” or following the high-stakes game or be forced to return to playing $1/$3, which his original YouTube followers will recall it wasn’t long ago he was playing at those stakes.

Rising Content Star Brantzen Poker Joins Boston Rob on NBC's Deal or No Deal Island

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 02:36:17 +0000

One of pokers rising content creators will join Boston Rob Mariano in a battle for big bucks this spring on NBCs Deal or No Deal Island. The show will premiere on February 26 on NBC, but you can catch a 30-minute preview on Saturday, January 13 after the NFL playoff game.

Brantzen Wong, also known as Los Angeles-based poker vlogger Brantzen Poker, has built a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers since it launched in May of 2021.

THM Winter Championship Taking Place In the Alps Jan. 29-Feb. 5

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 21:36:20 +0000

The Hendon Mob (THM) and Unibet DeepStack Open (UDO) are partnering up for the first time to offer the THM Winter Championship by USDO, which will take place at Grand Casino Liechtenstein from Jan. 29-Feb. 5.

The THM Winter Championship in the Alps will culminate with the CHF 350 buy-in Main Event, a three-day tournament with a CHF 150,000 guarantee. Other highlights of the series include a High Roller Progressive Bounty event, the THMC Winter Cup and the THMC Closer.

Ludovic Geilich Joins Team Grosvenor in Time for the Inaugural UK Poker League Event

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:35:40 +0000

The inaugural UK Poker League (UKPL), the latest fruit from the 888poker and Grosvenor Casinos partnership, kicks off inside the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry from January 16, and one man is all but nailed on to be in the Midlands: Ludovic Geilich.

The popular Scotsman this week put pen to paper on a sponsorship deal with Grosvenor Poker, making him a fully fledged member of Team Grosvenor. Geilich will fly the Grosvenor flag alongside Katie Swift, Andy Hills, Jamie Nixon, Euan McNicholas, Matt Davenport, and the winner of the 2023 National Poker League Calogero Morreale.

Win Your Way Into WPT Prime and the WPT Voyage Online at WPT Global

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:36:20 +0000

One of the top stories of 2023 was how the World Poker Tour (WPT) became a true challenge in the US live poker space. On the other side of the pond, WPT Prime became a must-play tour across Europe, Asia, and Oceania, with bumper crowds turning out for its main events.

WPT has released its schedule of WPT Prime events for 2024, and you will be delighted to learn that you can win your way into all of them online at WPT Global via the online poker site’s WPT Prime Passport promotion.

What Are the Cheapest Routes into the PokerStars New Year Series Main Events?

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:36:16 +0000

The PokerStars New Year Series, like all good things, must come to an end, which is what’s happening on January 16.

Two days prior to the curtain coming down on what has been an incredible festival, a trio of No-Limit Hold’em and one Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event shuffle up and deal, giving PokerStars players the chance to play for a share of a combined $3,850,000 in combined guaranteed prize pools.

Daniel Smiljkovic Rallies to Defeat Arden Cho Heads-Up for PGT Championship Title ($500,000)

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 04:36:20 +0000

Six players returned to the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas on Wednesday chasing the $500,000 first place prize in the PGT Championship $1 million season-ending freeroll. It took about six hours of play for the start-of-day chip leader, Daniel Smiljkovic, to come out victorious.

Although Smiljkovic entered the final table with the largest stack, it took a massive rally during heads-up play to outlast Arden Cho, the only female in the field who also happened to be one of the “dream seat” entrants.

Phil Hellmuth Just Gave His Most Candid Interview Ever See It Here!

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:35:39 +0000

Following his bust-out hand in the PGT Championship on Tuesday, Phil Hellmuth spoke for over four minutes with PokerGO’s Natalie Bode in what turned out to be one of his most brutally honest interviews.

The “Poker Brat” exited the PokerGO Studio without a cash in the season-ending $1 million freeroll, which is set to play down to a winner on Wednesday. Bode began the interview with the traditional, “were you pleased with your play today” question. But after the Poker Hall of Famer began to speak candidly about his desire to continue being great, she took the conversation in a different direction.

Dusk Till Dawn Hosts the 2024 GGPoker UK Poker Championships

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:36:22 +0000

The partnership between GGPoker and Dusk Till Dawn has bore fruit once again, with the latter gearing up to host the 2024 UK Poker Championships (UKPC). Following on from an action-packed 2023 UKPC, the 2024 edition runs from January 20-29 and sees a host of tournaments, including a 500,000 guaranteed UKPC Main Event.

Although the 2024 UKPC does not start until January 20, poker players at Dusk Till Dawn for the APAT UK Team Championships this weekend can attempt to win one of five 560 UKPC Main Event seats for only 30. At 5:00 p.m. GMT on January 14, an open-to-all UKPC Main Event satellite will award five seats to the 500,000 guaranteed Main Event.

$1.5 Million Guaranteed Main Event Headlines the Merit Poker Western Series

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:36:19 +0000

The Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Northern Cyprus has a glowing reputation for running prestigious poker tournament festivals. We may only be a couple of weeks into 2024, but the venue is putting together last-minute preparations for its first festival of the year, the 2024 Merit Poker Western Series.

Northern Cyprus ticks all the right boxes for a poker destination. It is easy to get to from across Europe, the weather is usually warm and sunny even at this time of year, the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino is all-inclusive, and its staff leaves guests wanting for nothing, and the poker tournaments are out of this world.

38 Hours of Turmoil as Unregulated Poker Site Backtracks on $100k Bot Challenge

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:35:40 +0000

It was a weekend to forget for one unregulated poker site ACR Poker (formerly Americas Cardroom) as it announced, clarified and ultimately reneged on a promise to award $100,000 to a player who could successfully create and operate a bot on the platform.

The six-figure challenge stemmed from a 2+2 forum post, which claimed an unbeatable bot had been operating on ACR and consistently winning.

Security issues can and have occurred on regulated poker sites. Last week, it became known that an account on GGPoker could view the equity during hands, allowing that player to operate nearly as effectively as a superuser. The online poker giant, a 2+2 forum member exposed the scandal, banned the account.

Don't Miss the Three Biggest WPT Global Winter Festival Events; Last Day 1s This Weekend

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Like all good things, the WPT Global Winter Festival must come to an end. The $4 million guaranteed tournament series concludes on January 14, and three of its biggest events are yet to crown their champions. You must hurry if you want to get involved in that trio of tournaments because their final Day 1s take place on January 13-14.

#2: Mini Winter Main Event: $22 buy-in, $40,000 Guaranteed

The WPT Global Mini Winter Main Event is the first of the three massive guaranteed tournaments waiting for you to sink your teeth into. This $22 buy-in progressive knockout tournament boasts a $40,000 guaranteed prize pool, although that guarantee has already been obliterated, with over $131,000 already collected!

Seemingly Intoxicated Poker Player on PGT Championship Stream Puts Viewers on Tilt

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:36:13 +0000

The PokerGO Tour (PGT) Championship $1 million freeroll kicked off Tuesday, and part of the focus from the poker community was on a player whose behavior irritated viewers and even some in the field.

Dream Seat qualifier Jeff Lennon didn’t reach the final table, which will take place at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, but he certainly made a name for himself during the live-stream as he appeared to be intoxicated, using vulgar language at times and complimenting a female opponent’s appearance.

Nominees Announced for Next Weeks 2nd Annual Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) Awards

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 22:35:39 +0000

The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP), which was established in 2014 by Matt Stout, is entering its 11th season, and for the second year in a row they are paying tribute to the players, sponsors, staff, and volunteers from throughout the years.

They will be honored via the 2023 CSOP Awards, which is comprised of several categories including Event of the Year, Emcee of the Year, Mike Sexton Ambassador Award, Daniel Negreanu Extra Effort Award, and more.

Mike Holtz Wins WSOP.com NV/NJ Player of the Year; Zach Gruneberg Takes PA Title

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:35:40 +0000

Although he knew it would happen by the summer, Mike “BrockLesnar” Holtz officially secured the WSOP.com Player of the Year award in Nevada/New Jersey at the end of December.

The same online poker award in Pennsylvania went to Zach “CaptainLevi” Gruneberg. Both players have something in common beyond their online prowess they’re also skilled live poker tournament players.

Nevada Online Poker Legend Does it Again

Holtz, who won the award in 2021, has been crushing it on WSOP.com Nevada for quite a few years now. If you play in the multi-table tournaments (MTTs) regularly, you’ll frequently see his screen name, “BrockLesnar,” among those who reached the money.

Svarozhits Takes Down Last 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event Before the XL Winter Series

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:35:39 +0000

The 888poker XL Winter Series is only days away, and players are hoping to go into the $2 million guaranteed festival in hot form. Montenegro’s “Svarozhits” is doing precisely that after they came out on top in the final $109 Mystery Bounty Main Event before the XL Winter Series kicks off in earnest this coming weekend.

Including re-entries, 1,172 players bought into the latest Mystery Bounty Main Event, ensuring the $100,000 guarantee was beaten by an impressive $117,200. Day 1 concluded with only eight players in the hunt for the title and with the largest mystery bounties having found new homes.

Inaugural PokerStars Mystery Bounty Sunday Million Is a Roaring Success

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:40 +0000

Recent editions of the PokerStars Sunday Million have seen online poker’s most popular weekly tournament play as progressive knockouts (PKO). It is no secret that the Sunday Million has often struggled to meet its $1 million guarantee under its PKO format, but there were no such struggles in the New Year Series edition, which saw PokerStars change the long-running event’s format to a mystery bounty.

PokerStars tested the mystery bounty format in early December 2023, and it proved popular, with all 200 available seats snapped up in seconds. However, changing its flagship tournament to this new format was not without risk. A $1 million guarantee meant PokerStars required 10,000 entrants, many of whom would have been unfamiliar with how mystery bounty tournaments work. Any fears of an overlay were soon dispelled thanks to 16,234 players, including 4,622 re-entries, created a guarantee-busting $1,623,400 prize pool, some 62.3% more than the advertised guarantee.

Check Out All the PGT Last Chance Winners; Two More Qualify for $1M Freeroll

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 03:00:42 +0000

The PokerGO Tour (PGT) Last Chance 2023 series wrapped up on Sunday with a victory from poker commentator Nick Schulman, which means the roster is set for the PGT Championship $1,000,000 Freeroll that kicks off on Jan. 9 and will crown a winner on Jan. 10.

Dylan Destefano and Samuel Laskowitz were the final two players to win seats into the $1 million freeroll with victories in the Last Chance series.

Jordan Sleen Wins 2024 FPN Vegas $100k World Championship for $25,000

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 19:35:39 +0000

For the third year in a row, a patron of Billy’s Corner Bar & Grill in Minnesota has won the Free Poker Network (FPN) Championship. Early Monday morning, Jordan Sleen took down the 2024 FPN Vegas $100k World Championship at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas to win the trophy and $25,000.

The event had 388 qualifiers and a prize pool of $100,000 to make it the biggest FPN championship in history. There were 36 places paid with a minimum cash being worth $720 in the qualifying event.

Derek Baker Crowned Champion in Irish Poker Tour's Galway Poker Festival Main Event (83,500)

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:35:44 +0000

The Irish Poker Tour has just crowned its newest 600 Galway Poker Festival Main Event champion, Derek Baker, who takes home the sum of 83,500, which amounted to the lion’s share of the 434,075 prize pool, a trophy, and a beautiful custom made bracelet.

After a marathon 15 hour Day 2, Baker defeated Denis Brosnahan after a short heads up battle, Baker coming into it with a huge chip advantage. Brosnahan can at least be consoled by a payday of 53,000 for his runner-up finish, more than tripling his total live earnings of $16,176 in one tournament.

The Wait Is Almost Over: 888poker LIVE Kicks Off 2024 Season in Madrid on Jan. 22

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:35:40 +0000

Fans of the 888poker LIVE tour only have two weeks to wait before the first stop of the 2024 season shuffles up and deals. 888poker LIVE Madrid runs from January 22-29 at the Gran Via casino in beautiful Madrid and if last year is anything to go by, 888poker players are in for a real treat in the Spanish capital.

The 888poker LIVE Madrid festival gets underway on January 22 with the first of three flights in the 220 buy-in Opening Event. Last year’s event attracted 373 entrants, and James Anthony outlasted them all, kicking off the festival with a 17,000 win.

Poker TV Show Un$uited Hopes to Go From Pilot to Series

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 02:35:44 +0000

New Jersey film producer Tom Baldinger wants to make pokers next (first?) great TV show, and hes been working hard to take his latest project, Un$uited, from its first two pilot episodes to a full series.

Its not an easy task, especially in todays competitive content environment, but Baldinger sees an opportunity to make a heartfelt show that finds an audience of poker fans and casual audiences alike.

The story is straightforward in its opening episodes. The main character, Greg, turns his back on the family business and moves to Las Vegas to become a professional poker player. The problem is that Greg is bad at poker, and all of his friends know this, but he doesnt seem to have a clue. The adventure takes Greg from one dingy Vegas poker room to another while he loses all of his money and rubs elbows with cameos like 1983 WSOP Main Event champion Tom McEvoy.

Global Poker Monsterstack Series III Taking Place Jan. 8-21

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 19:00:40 +0000

Global Poker just wrapped up its 25 Days of Poker holiday promotion and is wasting no time getting into another big series. The Global Poker Monsterstack Series III will run Jan. 8-21 and features guaranteed prizes of Gold Coins (GC) 400,000,000 and Sweeps Coins (SC) 1,000,000.

The Monsterstack Series will offer the deepest structured tournaments Global Poker has offered, giving players plenty of time to inch their way towards a piece of the guaranteed prize pools. It will culminate with Monsterstack 14 H - Main Event - GC 40,000,000 Guaranteed Super Deep and Monsterstack 14 H - Main Event - SC 100,000 Guaranteed Super Deep, both of which will take place on Jan. 21.

He's a F*****g Nit: Nik Airball Rips Opponent After Six-Figure Bluff

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 04:35:39 +0000

Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot pulled off an epic bluff during Friday night’s Hustler Casino Live stream before proceeding to crack on his opponent’s “nitty” style of play.

The double live-stream began in the afternoon from inside Hustler Casino in Los Angeles. Late in the first HCL stream of the day, the high-stakes regular made a bold move that paid off in a big way against Pepe, another frequent player on the show.

The Lodge in Texas Awards $100k to Lucky Poker Player

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:35:40 +0000

There was no need to hit a bad beat jackpot to win a massive prize for one lucky poker player at The Lodge Card Club in Texas. All it took was a random drawing.

The poker club co-owned by Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, and Doug Polk hosted one of the best promotions you’ll ever see in a local card room last month. Each day in December, the poker room held an hourly random seat drawing.

Run It Once Approaches US Launch As Poker Goes Offline in Delaware

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:35:40 +0000

Online poker players in multiple US states may soon have another site they can play on as Phil Galfond’sRun It Once (RIO) is believed to be approaching a US launch.

Pokerfusereported this week that Rush Street Interactive (RSI), which bought RIO in 2022, has “been recruiting poker executives for over a year” and referenced previous job postings on LinkedIn and “two key job openings show that the launch of Run It Once Poker USA might not be far away.”

PokerStars Head of Game Integrity says: Trust is Everything

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:35:40 +0000

Ensuring that poker remains safe for players to play on and free from cheating is a priority for any online poker site. And when you’re a poker site the size of PokerStars it requires a whole team.

PokerNews sat down with PokerStars Head of Game Integrity Francis Lincoln to discuss what his team does, the importance of trust within game integrity and what goes into making sure PokerStars remains one of, if not the safest, poker site around.

OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker Kicks Off Poker in the Baltics in 2024

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:00:40 +0000

The Lithuanian capital city, Vilnius, is hosting the first major live poker festival in the Baltics in 2024, the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker. Held at the Olympic Casino Lietuva in the heart of vibrant Vilnius, the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker has a schedule of over 25 tournaments and satellites between January 27 and February 4.

OlyBet-run events went from strength to strength in 2023, so everything points to the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace breaker being nothing short of huge. The crown jewel on the bustling nine-day schedule is, without doubt, the 555 buy-in Main Event, which comes with an estimated prize pool of 250,000 and approximately 50,000 for the eventual champion.

The Muck: Patrick Leonard Blasts Poker Ambassadors And Sites

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:35:39 +0000

Should poker ambassadors do more to help communicate to players in the wake of cheating scandals?

That’s what Patrick Leonard wants. Leonard, who was a partypoker ambassador from 2016-2023, did not mention any specific sites or any ambassadors by name, nor did he refer to any specific online poker scandal.

However, he was incensed during a two-and-a-half-minute video where he took issue with poker ambassadors continuing to take paychecks while, in Leonard’s opinion, the sites they represent cheat players out of money.

Bin Weng Coasts to Victory in WPT Season XXI Player of the Year Race

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:35:40 +0000

World Poker Tours Season XXI wrapped up with the conclusion of the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas and Bin Weng held off the field with ease to claim WPT Player of the Year after a stellar season on the circuit.

The victory was fueled by televised WPT back-to-back final tables in the spring, both of which played out at the Luxor in late May. Weng won the first one and fell short in the second one. The win earned Weng in invitation to the WPT Champion’s Club and a spot on the Mike Sexton Cup.

RGPS Returns to Hard Rock Tulsa for Destination RunGood From Jan. 16-21

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:35:39 +0000

The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) returns in 2024 with its first stop on the Destination RunGood tour in Tulsa, Oklahoma from January 16-21 at Hard Rock Casino.

The series will feature all of the popular RGPS tournaments, including the $200 Ambassador Bounty on Tuesday, January 16 and a two-day $300 DeepStack with two opening flights and a $25,000 guarantee on Wednesday, January 17. The tournament will wrap up with the $800 Main Event on Friday, January 19 and Saturday, January 20, with three opening flights and a $100,000 guarantee. The Main Event will also feature live reporting from the PokerNews team.

Dusk Till Dawn Gears Up For the First APAT Event of 2024: The UK Team Championship

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:00:41 +0000

The 2024 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) explodes into life over the weekend of January 12 when the APAT UK Team Championship take place at the home of British poker, Dusk Till Dawn. Although registration for the Team Event is closed, four side events and a UK Poker Championship (UKPC) satellite are open to all players.

The APAT UK Team Championship is one of the most popular events on the APAT calendar. Forty teams, consisting of eight players, take to the felt in the 120 buy-in APAT UK Team Championship event, hoping to earn points based on their finishing position.

WSOP Circuit Returns to Marrakech This January; Main Event Runs Jan. 18-21

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 15:35:39 +0000

The poker year has well and truly kicked off, and one of the first events of 2024 is at the Casino de Marrakech, which once again plays host to one of the first WSOP International Circuit events of the year.

The festival runs from January 12-21 with 13 ring events on the schedule which includes a 2,000 High Roller and 3,000 Super High Roller. There is additionally, of course, the 1,500 WSOP Circuit Main Event, which PokerNews be bringing you live coverage from January 18-21.

PokerStars Debuts Mystery Bounty Tournaments With $1M Guaranteed New Year Series Event

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:35:39 +0000

The PokerStars Sunday Million is one of the longest-running Sunday majors in the online poker world and arguably the most prestigious. PokerStars has hosted dozens of special edition Sunday Millions over the year, but few, if any, have garnered as much excitement and anticipation as the New Year Series Sunday Million special edition, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. GMT on January 7.

The 93rd numbered event of the PokerStars New Year Series is the $109 NLHE 8-max, Mystery Bounty Sunday Million SE. That’s correct, mystery bounty tournaments are coming to PokerStars, making their debut in a special Sunday Million that costs $109 to enter and guarantees $1 million. Those of you who find $109 too steep or fail to win yourself a seat via the many satellite and Power Path options can jump into an $11 buy-in, $250,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty at 5:30 p.m. GMT also on January 7.

Over $2 Million Guaranteed in the 888poker XL Winter Series from Jan. 14

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:00:40 +0000

The excitement of the holiday season may be over but the fun doesn’t have to stop with the putting away of the Christmas tree because 888poker has release the full, bustling schedule for the 2024 edition of its XL Winter Series.

The 888poker XL Winter Series runs from January 14 through January 30, and features 35 numbered events, a healthy dose of side events, and combined guaranteed prize pools weighing in at over $2 million.

Michigan Poker Player Says He's the Victim of $2M Extortion Scheme

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 03:35:39 +0000

Michigan poker player George Janssen alleges he is the victim of an extortion scheme that began two years ago when a man held him at gunpoint outside a Detroit casino and demanded $2 million.

Janssen, who last month was found zip-tied and bloodied on a rural Michigan road and claimed to have been held captive in a basement for 35 days, told family and friends that he had been regularly giving “large amounts of cash” to the men who threatened him and was seven figures in debt.

Global Poker Index Announces Official Player of the Year Results

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 23:00:39 +0000

The final tabulations were wrapped up this week and Bin Weng and Kristen Foxen are now officially crowned as Global Poker Index (GPI) Players of the Year, while Nick Pupillo survived a late run from Preston McEwen to close out 2023 as the Mid-Major points champion.

The final announcement was a formality for Weng and Foxen, who led their respective categories with room to spare in the final month of the year. The tighter race was in the mid-major category, where Pupillo faced a late challenge after McEwen went on a red-hot run at the WSOP Circuit stop in North Carolina.

Daniel Negreanu Shaves Off 10% of 2023 Losses w/ PokerGO Tournament Win

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:35:39 +0000

Daniel Negreanu lost just over $2.2 million in live tournaments last year, but he’s already booked a tournament win and cut into that deficit in 2024.

The Poker Hall of Famer took down the first event of the PokerGO Tour’s Last Chance Series, a $10,100 no-limit hold’em tournament that attracted 91 entrants to the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas on Tuesday. In the middle of the night, he wrapped up the victory with a lucky four-outer on the river to secure a $218,400 score, larger than any cash he earned in 2023.

The 18th GUKPT Season Shuffles Up in London From January 3

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:35:39 +0000

It seems like only minutes ago that Paul Vas Nunes was crowned the 2023 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Grand Final champion, but here we are at the start of the long-running tour’s 18th season. The Poker Room, formerly The Vic, will be awash with poker players from up and down the country from January 3 through January 14, each vying to get 2024 off to the best of starts.

Lex Veldhuis is on Fire in the PokerStars New Year Series

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 11:35:40 +0000

The $35 million guaranteed PokerStars New Year Series kicked off on December 24 with the first events from a 350-tournament schedule. Stellar names have packed the 63 completed events so far, and PokerStars ambassador Lex “L. Veldhuis” Veldhuis has been mixing it up with the best of them.

Veldhuis is spending the next four months in New Zealand, meaning most of the PokerStars New Year Series tournaments shuffle up and deal during the morning for him. Poker players are not usually known for their punctuality or their willingness to rise and shine early doors, but the red-eye start times seem to be working in Veldhuis’ favor.

Daniel Negreanu Says Changes Coming After Losing $2 Million in 2023 Poker Tournaments

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:35:39 +0000

After losing over $2.2 million last year in poker tournaments, Daniel Negreanu made it clear in a YouTube video that he’s going to make some adjustments to his strategy in 2024.

The Poker Hall of Famer shared his composite results from 2023 in a 23-minute video, and brought up some potential changes he plans to make going forward.

What Went Wrong for Poker Legend?

Negreanu mostly plays tournaments in Las Vegas these days, usually the PokerGO Tour high rollers and World Series of Poker (WSOP) events. His main goals beyond profiting are to win WSOP Player of the Year, which he’s done twice (2004/2013), and to win gold bracelets, which he hasn’t done since 2013.

Becker, Larson, Haven & Nguyen Among Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza IV Winners

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:35:39 +0000

The DeepStack Extravaganza IV series kicked off on November 20 at Venetian Las Vegas and wrapped up back on December 24. The 57-event series offered more than $2.1 million in guaranteed prize pools, but wound up awarding more than double that.

Even though two events were canceled due to large turnouts in marquee tournaments, the series still catered to a combined 8,893 entrants and awarded $4,702,041 in prize money.

Among those to claim titles were Danny Vo (Event #18: $400 NLH Epic Stack for $4,727), Steven Perkins (Event #24: $1,100 NLH Epic Stack for $45,174), Jeff Kirby (Event #32: $600 NLH Epic Stack for $25,416), and Dominic Coombe (Event #52: $600 NLH for $36,092).

Kick Off 2024 in Style in the $4 Million WPT Global Winter Festival

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:35:39 +0000

WPT Global is the place to be in early January if one of your New Year’s resolutions was to play online poker for big money in 2024 because the $4 million WPT Winter Festival is in full swing. The massive series shuffled up and dealt on Christmas Eve, meaning more than 80 WPT Global players have already become poker champions, but the WPT Winter Festival runs through to January 14, giving you ample opportunities to get your name on the scoresheet.

Eric Baldwin Goes Back-to-Back at MSPT Venetian; Umut Ozturk Wins Tight POY Race

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 02:35:39 +0000

The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) wrapped up its 14th season over the weekend at the Venetian Las Vegas. It was there that the last mid-major tournament of the year a $1,100 buy-in Main Event took place and presented players their last opportunity to win points to both the GPI Mid-Major and MSPT Player of the Year races.

Both Preston McEwen and Nick Pupillo were there with the former trying to catch the latter in the GPI Mid-Major POY race, but ultimately failed to do so. Likewise, Rob Wazwaz and Umut Ozturk were jockeying for MSPT Season 14 POY points in one of the tightest races in tour history.

Check Out Chad Holloways Top Poker Thrift Store Finds of 2023

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:35:39 +0000

If you follow me on X at @ChadAHolloway, you know that I often post poker-themed thrift store finds. Im fond of thrifting, and with Vegas being a transient city, I can tell you that the dozens of secondhand shops are ripe for the picking. I usually hit at least a thrift store a day hunting for treasure.

Pretty much any day of the week Ill come across poker books and DVDs, and occasionally Ive been known to find rare poker shirts and hats. Speaking of which, perhaps my favorite hunt of the year resulted in me stumbling upon a trove of old Run It Up merchandise at a Goodwill, complete with Spraggy and Lex Veldhuis clothing.

Poker Player Jon Letzkus Suspected in Las Vegas Strip Area Shooting

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:00:40 +0000

Police took into custody and arrested a poker player wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred Sunday morning near the Las Vegas Strip.

Jon Letzkus, 45, is accused of firing his weapon from the balcony of the MGM Signature Towers overlooking the Strip at around 6:00 a.m. Although no one was injured in the shooting, authorities shut down the popular tourist area to ensure public safety.

Police Locate Poker Playing Suspect

Nearly five hours later, the area from the south end of the Strip and one block east on Koval Lane reopened after the suspect was apprehended.