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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.”

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.

Run It Once Poker Training: A Legacy of Excellence and a Bright Future Ahead

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:35:40 +0000

Since its inception in December 2012, Run It Once has been a cornerstone in the world of poker training, providing poker enthusiasts with unparalleled insights and strategies to hone their skills at the tables. Over the years, the commitment to excellence has fueled a prolific release schedule, delivering two videos a day, every day, for over a decade.

The journey has been marked by a diverse lineup of over 160 coaches, each contributing a unique perspective to the art and science of poker. These coaches have not only shared their expertise but have also played a pivotal role in creating a community of dedicated learners and passionate players. The wealth of knowledge exchanged on the platform has empowered countless individuals to elevate their game and navigate the complex world of poker with confidence.

What Players Should You Expect for the WPT $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop?

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 01:35:39 +0000

The $1,000,000 buy-in Big One for One Drop will debut from Dec. 18-20 at the WPT World Championship festival at Wynn Las Vegas. It marks the fifth edition of the seven-figure buy-in event, and the first one since 2018.

After a five-year hiatus it seems the grounds have never been more fertile for the Big One, it is clear it has been missed, said Alexandre Meunier, One Drop Foundations Chief Marketing and Events Officer. Past players from the worlds of business and high stakes poker are showing strong interest as well as players who have never played a Big One before which is very encouraging. We would go as far to say that we havent seen such strong interest at this stage since the early editions of the history-making event.

Masashi Oya Beats Jason Koon in WSOP Paradise $100,000 Ultra High Roller Championship ($2,940,000)

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:35:39 +0000

The biggest buy-in of the 2023 World Series of Poker Paradise at Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas has come to a close as Masashi Oya took down Event #9: $100,000 Ultra High Roller Championship. Oya bagged the bracelet and the $2,940,000 up top after besting GGPoker ambassador Jason Koon in heads-up play.

The tournament ran over the course of three days and garnered 111 entries, creating a $11,100,000 prize pool. Oya began the final day as the chip leader and stayed atop of the counts throughout the session.

Jason Koon

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:26:01 +0000

Biography

Jason Koon is an American poker player with over $39 million in career earnings. Koon is a former GGPoker Ambassador and was a member of their Poker Integrity Council (PIC)

Koon won his first WSOP bracelet in 2021, taking down the prestigious $25K Heads-Up Championship for $243,981.

“Its one of those things when youre on an airplane and a person is like, Do you have a bracelet? Im just like, Nope. At least I can finally say yes to that,” he told PokerNews. “I love coming here. I think Ill play poker forever, and when its all said and done I think its inevitable Ill have several of them.”

Reasons for American Poker Players to Be Thankful on Thanksgiving Weekend

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:00:33 +0000

Thanksgiving is always a great time to reflect on what you are grateful for, and there are plenty of reasons for poker players in the United States to be grateful this year.

From the return of the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) to the upcoming $40 million guaranteed World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship, here are six reasons American poker players should be grateful this year.

The Return Of The North American Poker Tour

PokerStars made waves earlier this year when they announced the return of the NAPT after a 12-year hiatus. The short-lived US poker tour produced big-name winners like Vanessa Selbst and Jason Mercier, and its return to the luxurious Resorts World Las Vegas earlier this month was nothing short of spectacular.

Jason Koon, Aleksejs Ponakovs Among Latest Confirmed For Big One For One Drop

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:35:32 +0000

The field for the $1 million buy-in Big One for One Drop that will take place in December at the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas keeps growing as five more players confirmed their participation in the seven-figure event.

High-stakes veteran Jason Koon will once again be taking part in the Big One For One Drop, while newer high-stakes grinders Aleksejs Ponakovs, Artur Martirosian, Orpen Kisacikoglu and Santhosh Suvarna will all make their Big One debuts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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