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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.

What does a PokerNews Live Reporter do?

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.

Anthony Zinno Accused of Stealing Bag w/ $20k in Cash from Another Poker Player

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:36:24 +0000

A poker player has alleged that prominent pro Anthony Zinno swiped a bag he left underneath his chair during the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship series in December and stole $19,000 in cash.

Corel Theuma, a 2023 Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) champion, brought forth the allegations on X and shared some further details with PokerNews. He also filed a police report pressing charges against the poker pro he said he doesn’t personally know.

Raminder Singh Wins 2024 LHPO Championship Event; Frederic Moss Claims Three Titles

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:36:25 +0000

The 2024 Lucky Hearts Poker Open champion is Raminder Singh, a skilled professional who won the $3,500 buy-in event on Jan. 24 for $486,353 via a three-way chop.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida hosted 52 LHPO events, attracting thousands of players to the Sunshine State’s most prominent card room. Numerous big name players such as Alex Foxen, Upeshka De Silva, and Yuval Bronshtein grabbed victories.

Alex Foxen Wins LHPO $25k High Roller