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WPT Prime Amsterdam Awards Its Champion €208,095 Today

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

The End of an Era

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Read About The 2023 Wynn Millions Festival!

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

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

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

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

FPN Vegas World Championship at Golden Nugget Will Award $25,000 to Winner

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 01:35:39 +0000

The Free Poker Network (FPN) Vegas $100,000 World Championship is just around the corner and will award $25,000 to the lucky champion. The FPN Vegas $100,000 World Championship will take place Jan. 4-7 at Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas as qualifiers compete for a piece of the $100,000 prize pool.

PokerNews will be on-site to provide live updates for the World Championship Main Event on Jan. 7, as well as the $200 buy-in Tag Team Trophy event on Jan. 6.

Big Names Turn Out for Mixed Game Festival VI; Ari Engel Wins Main Event for WPT Voyage

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:35:49 +0000

Last week, CardPlayer Lifestyle hosted their sixth Mixed Game Festival. The Mixed Game Festival VI at Resorts World consisted of five days of mixed game fun, which included cash games, giveaways, and more, before culminating with a $260 buy-in H.E.R.O.S. Main Event that attracted some pretty big poker names.

Among those to attend were PokerNews very own Connor Richards, Jon Sofen, and Chad Holloway, who each wrote a bit about their experience competing in the Mixed Game streets.

Become a Bigger Part of the Action With MyStack by PokerNews

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:35:37 +0000

Have you heard about MyStack by PokerNews? It is a free-to-use tool built into the PokerNews website that puts you in control of your chip counts on our live reporting pages. MyStack directly connects you to PokerNews’ live reporting pages, making you an even bigger part of the action in the events you play.

PokerNews’ team of live reporters travels the length and breadth of our incredible planet, bringing you live updates and chip counts from the world’s most prestigious poker tournaments. In December 2023 alone, our team is providing coverage of the World Series of Poker Paradise, the PokerStars European Poker Tour Prague, and WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

ClubWPT Qualifier Luis Gutierrez Ready to Take on WPT World Championship

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 20:35:32 +0000

With 25 years of experience playing poker, California’sLuis “LaParka” Gutierrez feels ready to take on the pros in the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas after winning a $12,500 WPT World Championship Passport on ClubWPT.

PokerNews caught up with the information systems analyst and poker enthusiast to learn about his poker background and how he is getting ready for the record-breaking $40 million guaranteed event.

Here’s a look as some other ClubWPT qualifiers we’ve profile:

Johnnyhaha Riesterer Wins Seat Into WPT World Championship In Las Vegas

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 17:35:33 +0000

Wisconsin’sJohn “Johnnyhaha” Riesterer likes to laugh, and he also likes to play poker. Later this year, Riesterer will take his shot in the $40 million guaranteed $40 million guaranteed World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship after winning a $12,500 WPT World Championship Passport on ClubWPT.

PokerNews caught up with the retired real estate broker to learn how he got his nickname, got into poker and his path to winning a seat in the championship event.

Cancer Survivor Qualifies for WPT World Championship In Las Vegas

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:35:35 +0000

Pennsylvania’s Edward Thomas has been playing poker for 50 years, and later this year he will have his shot in the $40 million guaranteed World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship. Thomas, a retired army intelligence officer and cancer survivor, is among the latest to win their way into the $10,400 buy-in tournament by winning a $12,500 WPT World Championship Passport on ClubWPT.

PokerNews caught up with Thomas to learn about his poker background and how he plans to get ready for one of the biggest tournaments of the year.

Poker Vloggers You Should Know and Watch

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:00:41 +0000

In the ever-evolving realm of poker entertainment, a new breed of storytellers has emerged, capturing the highs, lows, and heart-stopping moments that unfold at the green-felt battlegrounds. Enter the world of poker vlogging, where the clinking of chips and the shuffling of cards provide the soundtrack to compelling narratives told by individuals who live and breathe the game.

This article serves as your guide to the vibrant and diverse community of poker vloggers, shedding light on the personalities who have mastered the game’s art and become captivating storytellers in their own right. Whether you’re a seasoned poker aficionado or a casual observer curious about the inner workings of the poker world, these are the faces you should probably know and the vlogs you definitely should be watching. So, buckle up as we explore the dynamic landscape of poker vlogging, introducing you to the players who have reshaped the narrative of poker content creation.

Papajon & Time4tom2win Win Global Poker Grand Prix Turbo Series Main Events

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:35:33 +0000

The Grand Prix Turbo Series Las Vegas Edition 23 on Global Poker wrapped up last week after running alongside the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix and giving poker players a chance to get in on the Foruma 1 hype.

The Grand Prix Turbo Series Las Vegas Edition 23 ran Nov. 16-18 and featured several hyper-turbo tournaments and culminating with the Gold Coins 25,000,000 added Main Event and the SC 50,000 added Main Event.

Over $55M in Guarantees for WPT World Championship Series at Wynn from Nov. 29-Dec. 23

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:35:33 +0000

The World Poker Tour (WPT) and Wynn Las Vegas will offer the largest guarantee in the history of poker next month when the $40,000,000 WPT World Championship kicks off on December 12.

The flagship tournament is part of the WPT World Championship Series, which will run at Wynn Las Vegas from November 29-December 23. The rundown features several million-dollar guarantees, as well as the return of The Big One for One Drop, a $1,000,000 buy-in for charity that will run for the first time since 2018.

F1 Day 2: Q&A With Racing Superstar, PokerStars In the Red Bull VIP Suite

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 05:00:33 +0000

While the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix got off to a bumpy start with the first two practice races, things were fully back on track by Friday evening’s FP3 and a captivating Qualifying Race that produced several notable upsets.

Up in the Red Bull VIP Hospitality suite, several members of the PokerStars team enjoyed a complimentary full bar, fine dining and an epic view of the track looping around the iconic Las Vegas Strip.

PokerStars VIP Invitational, Practice Delay Make Up Opening Night of F1 Las Vegas

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:35:33 +0000

After an exciting week of buildup that included the unveiling of PokerStars-branded ‘Poker Chip’ wheel covers and an RB19 car hanging from the ceiling at Omnia nightclub, the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix kicked off on Thursday evening with two practices around the Las Vegas Strip.

The long-anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix got off to what can only be described as a bumpy start as the first practice was postponed after just 8 minutes as Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. hit a drainage cover to severely damage his multi-million-dollar vehicle.

Global Poker Grand Prix Turbo Series Las Vegas Edition Kicks Off Today

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:35:39 +0000

There has been plenty of hype around this weekend’s F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, and now there’s an opportunity for online poker players to get in on the racing action.

Global Poker announced that it will host the Grand Prix Turbo Series Las Vegas Edition 23 from Nov. 16-18, a series featuring a handful of Gold and Sweeps Coin tournaments and giving players the chance to win a Ferarri experience and a trip to Italy.

Phil Hellmuth, Lex Veldhuis Headline Epic PokerStars NAPT Players Party in Las Vegas

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 03:00:30 +0000

Its no secret that the 2023 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT), which is taking place right now at Resorts World Las Vegas, marks the first NAPT in a dozen years.

But did you know that Thursday nights festivities marked the first PokerStars Players Party in Las Vegas in 13 years? It was way back on July 11, 2010, during the annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) that the online poker giant rented out the entire nightclub at the Palms for an epic party that featured an exclusive performance by none other than Snoop Dogg.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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