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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Decide Which WSOP Tournament(s) to Play

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

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

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

A Crucial Read Puts Torelli in Commanding Position in 2023 WSOP Main Event Day 4

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:39:49 +0000

Were back in action on Day 4 of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event with another Hand of the Day breakdown. For those new to the series, here are the earlier installments of the series:

Its midway through Day 4, the money bubble just burst, and were guaranteed $25,000 in prize money for our effort thus far. Its no small sum, of course, but as any poker player can attest, its as much of a disappointment as it is a success. Lets be real, you dont sign up for the Main Event to min-cash.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Nevada Online Poker Legend Does it Again

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

2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Dates Confirmed; Main Event to Run July 3-17

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:35:39 +0000

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) just wrapped up its WSOP Paradise stop in the Bahamas yesterday, but already theyre turning their attention back to Las Vegas with the date announcements for the 2024 WSOP!

The 55th Annual WSOP will take place from May 28-July 17, 2024, and while the schedule of tournaments wont be released until sometime in the new year, officials did confirm that the 2024 WSOP $10,000 Main Event will run from July 3-17.

Dante Goya Goes From 2 Big Blinds to WSOP Paradise PLO Champion

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:35:39 +0000

The last WSOP gold bracelet of the 2023 World Series of Poker Paradise has been awarded at Atlantis Resort in The Bahamas. Brazils Dante Goya Fernandes completed a stunning comeback to win his first bracelet and $277,700 in Event #13: $10,000 PLO Championship. Goya defeated three-time bracelet winner Jim Collopy in heads-up play to clinch the title.

The four-card tournament drew 104 entries to create a $1,040,000 prize pool. The top 16 finishers made it into the money and only 13 bagged for the final day with eyes on the bracelet.

BrigitteBardot Wins WSOP Paradise Online Event #12 For $178,261

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:35:54 +0000

The pursuit of WSOP Paradise bracelets isn’t just for the players who physically made it out to the Bahamas. There are also online bracelets up for grabs, including the bracelet for Event #12: No-Limit Hold’em FREEZEOUT Online.

This event was held on December 13 and was hosted by GGPoker on its online poker client.

The $1,050 buy-in tournament attracted a field of 1,336 players from all over the world, generating a prize pool of $1,366,000 and beating the guarantee of $1,000,000 by a wide margin. This huge field also meant that the top prize was a whopping $178,261.

Ben Wilinofsky Wins WSOP Paradise Event #8: Online Mystery Bounty PLO

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:40 +0000

The 2023 WSOP Paradise is in full swing now with three bracelets awarded, three bracelet events underway, and nine yet to start.

The latest bracelet to find its forever wrist went to Ben Wilinofsky of Canada for his victory in Event #8: Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha (Online). As well as pocketing $113,079 for his first-place finish, Wilinovsky also drew $26,300 in bounties for a win of $139,379.

The $2,200 buy in event attracted 668 entries for a prize pool of $1,336,000. Half of this cash went to the mystery bounty pool, half to the positional payouts.

Alec Torelli on Using Live Reads on Day 3 of the WSOP Main Event

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 17:36:52 +0000

This is the third article in this series where I break down a key hand from each day of my eight-day 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event run. You can read about Day 1 here and Day 2 here.

Also, Ive created video breakdowns of key hands I played, which you can get access free here.

I began Day 3 with just over 200,000 chips, but have already worked my way up to over 350,000 during the first level with a well-timed bluff and by picking up a few solid hands.

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.

WSOP Champ Daniel Weinman Takes 2nd in Circuit Event; Stephen Song Claims Two More Rings

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:37 +0000

Reigning world champion Daniel Weinman nearly won a World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring playing in his first tournament since the WSOP Main Event.

The current Circuit series at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina began on Nov. 23 and wrapped Dec. 4 with some big winners, including 2022 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship champion Stephen Song securing two rings within a week.

In total, 19 rings were handed out throughout the series.

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.

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.

Here Are the Celebrities & Poker Pros Confirmed to Attend WSOP Paradise

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:34 +0000

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise is a winter series held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The series runs from December 3-14 and will feature 15 bracelet events across different variants with over $51 million in guarantees. PokerNews will be on hand to provide live coverage of the event, with photos, videos, and player interviews live from the tournament floor in The Bahamas.

GGPoker Ambassador Daniel Negreanu is confirmed to attend the event and recently spoke with PokerNews about his plans in The Bahamas. Meanwhile, legendary WSOP commentary duo Lon McEachern and Norman Chad have already ventured to the Atlantis to film instructional videos to help attendees learn everything they need to know when on-site for the WSOP Paradise.

Negreanu Shares WSOP Paradise Plans; Which of His Poker Friends Will Be There?

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:35:37 +0000

In the meantime, GGPoker has been busy qualifying players from all over the world via their Road To Paradise, which launched at the beginning of October. Each WSOP Paradise package comes with entry into the prestigious $5,000 WSOP Paradise Main Event, scheduled to unfold amid the tropical splendor of Atlantis Paradise Island from December 9, offering an impressive $15 million in guaranteed prizes. But that’s not all; winners will also savor a 10-night stay at the luxurious Atlantis Paradise Island resort, celebrated for its lavish amenities and awe-inspiring ocean vistas.

WSOP Announces 9 Days of Paradise Livestreams on PokerGO

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:35:33 +0000

With just under a month to go before the poker world heads to The Bahamas, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released the viewing schedule for their trip to Paradise. The series, which runs from December 3-14, will feature nine days of livestreams and three TV episodes on PokerGO and CBS Sports Network.

Several legends have already punched their ticket for The Bahamas, including Daniel Negreanu, Jamie Gold, Phil Hellmuth, and 2023 WSOP Main Event Champion Daniel Weinman. The series will also see appearances from the likes of Alexandra Botez, Hoodie Allen, NBA champion Tony Parker, and Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero.

WSOP Paradise Parlay Gives Players Shot at $100K in Bahamas; Player Reactions

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:00:34 +0000

On Monday, WSOP officials announced the WSOP Paradise Parlay by GGPoker, which is a chance for players that cashed in the 2023 WSOP to parlay their summer success into additional cash during 2023 WSOP Paradise.

Record-Breaking WSOP Europe Main Event to Award 1,500,000 to the Winner

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:30:33 +0000

The 2023 World Series of Poker Europe has been a super success inside King’s Resort in Rozvadov, with guarantees smashed across the board.

The most ambitious guarantee was featured in the 10,350 Main Event, which promised to pay out no less than 5,000,000. That figure was eclipsed in the tournament’s first starting flight on Friday, November 10 and continued to rise throughout Day 1b and the five levels of late registration that took place on Day 2.

WPT bestbet Scramble Off and Running; Fifth Title Coming for Darren Elias?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:00:29 +0000

If early turnout is any indication, the $1 million guarantee will be smashed in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble in Jacksonville.

The first of two Day 1 sessions kicked off around noon ET on Friday with over 50 players, a total that has significantly grown through the first two levels of play. One of the players seated at the start is Darren Elias, who holds nearly every WPT Main Tour record (cashes, titles, final table appearances).

Joakim Andersson Sprints His Way to the WSOP Europe 1,100 Turbo Bounty Hunter Bracelet

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:00:32 +0000

The latest WSOP gold bracelet winner has been crowned here at the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe at Kings Resort in Rozvadov. Event #11: 1,100 No-Limit Holdem Turbo Bounty Hunter attracted 570 total entrants, creating a 370,500 prize pool and played all the way down to a winner after just over 12 hours of play.

Joakim Andersson emerged victorious to claim his first WSOP gold bracelet along with 70,000, 18 bounties worth 300 each and a ticket to Day 1a of the WSOPE Main Event worth 10,350.

WSOP Europe 2K 8-Game Bracelet Goes to Lithuania's Dainius Dainiux Antanaitis

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:30:31 +0000

The only mixed-game bracelet of the 2023 World Series of Poker Europe has been awarded here at King’s Resort in Rozvadov. When the dust had settled, it was Lithuania’s Dainius Antanaitis who overcame the 97-entry field and bested Ian Bradley heads up in a one-sided match to claim his first gold bracelet along with the 47,770 first-place prize.

Antanaitis, who is primarily an online player, managed to navigate the entirety of Day 2 without any major hiccups. That included a dominant heads-up performance that went about as well as it could have for Antanaitis.

2023 WSOPE Hands of the Week PLO Edition: Runner, Runner & a Royal Flush Triple Up

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:00:30 +0000

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe is currently taking place at King’s Casino in Rozvadov with 15 bracelet events. The series will wrap up on November 14, and right now nearly 10 tournaments are in the books. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team was 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 the WSOP Europe.

Poker's Ted Lasso? Assistant Soccer Coach Becomes First-Ever WSOP Europe Mystery Bounty Champion (92,300)

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:31 +0000

The New York City Marathon may have wrapped up on the weekend, but a handful of poker players at King’s Resort in Rozvadov have added a different kind of miles onto their bodies over the last few days. Yesterday’s six-max bracelet event saw a select few take part in a 17-hour poker session, and several more bracelet hopefuls put in a similar shift during Event #9: 1,100 NLH Mystery Bounty, which has just wrapped up proceedings.

5 Fun Non-Poker Activities in the Bahamas During WSOP Paradise

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

While the main focus of the WSOP Paradise series in December will be on chasing gold bracelets, there are plenty of activities and sights worth checking out in the Bahamas after busting out of a tournament.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is hosting its first bracelet series ever in the Bahamas from Dec. 3-14, and it includes 15 tournaments and $50 million in guaranteed prize pools, including the $15 million guaranteed Main Event (Dec. 9).

Alec Torelli Rivered the Nuts on Day 2 of WSOP But Needed to Decide What to Bet