Kenny Hallaert Looks to Protect Recreational Players in New PokerStars Role

PokerStars Kenny Hallaert The Big Game Pokernews 🕒 3 🗒️ 559

A new episode of the Poker in the Ears podcast, hosted by PokerStars ambassadors James Hartigan and Joe Stapleton, has landed.

And the affable duo are joined by the spade brand’s latest acquisition, Belgian poker pro Kenny Hallaert, as well as recapping the big hands and stories from ‘The Big Game on Tour’ which returns to TV screens on Friday, July 26 on FS1 before its wider release on the PokerStars YouTube Channels.

Who is Kenny Hallaert?

Hallaert became the third addition to the PokerStars roster in 2024 after European Poker Tour Champions Simon Wiciak and Barny Boatman were unveiled as ambassadors in February and March.

With two decades of poker experience, Hallaert is perhaps best known for his performance in the 2016 WSOP Main Event, where he finished sixth for $1,464,258.

Kenny Hallaert Moreover, he is also a well-respected and experienced tournament official, having formed the poker rooms at the Namur and Spa Casinos in his home country and has assisted with the management of the EPT, Belgian Poker Series, Belgian Poker Challenge, and French Poker Series.

A Unique Role Excites Hallaert

Hallaert expressed his enthusiasm about his new role with PokerStars, explaining, “I recently signed with PokerStars as an ambassador but mainly as a live events advisor. That will mean that I will be helping the PokerStars Live Events Team by organising their live events, giving feedback on schedules, tournament structures, payouts, rake, and trying to be innovative with new events.

“Also, working as a player liaison, trying to bridge the gap between the player and organiser. If the players have ideas, suggestions and complaints, they will always be able to come to me, and I will collect all the feedback and see how, in the future, we can make PokerStars events even better than they already are.”

He confirmed his collaboration with PokerStars Global Tournament Director Toby Stone and highlighted some of the key issues he’s eager to address: “I’ve always been a big advocate for keeping late registration open for a limited time and limiting the number of reentries that are possible.

“I always want to protect the recreational player, and by having unlimited reentries and late registration open for long periods, we’re not doing that as an industry as a whole…I think one reentry is fine because there are players who make a travel effort to go to the event.”

Hallaert also aims to increase the number of side events at PokerStars tournaments, offering more opportunities for players of all levels to compete and enjoy the game.

Never Miss a PokerStars Tournament Again

Have you used the PokerNews Online Tournament Calendar yet? Our free-to-use tool allows you to see upcoming and in-play tournaments at several online poker rooms, including PokerStars. You can apply filters to narrow your search, including buy-in, game type, and even prize pool guarantees, enabling you to find your perfect online poker tournament in seconds, all without leaving PokerNews!

Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum has written for various poker outlets but found his home at PokerNews, where he has contributed to various articles and live updates, providing insights and reporting on major poker events, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

FAQ

How do you become a WPT player?

How do you become a WPT player? Players can qualify for the WPT at the local casino where the event is held. In addition, online poker operators including partypoker offer satellites to many WPT events. Players can also qualify for free via the Club WPT app and will be able to qualify in the future at WPT Global.

How do I land the Big Bass Bonanza maximum win?

How do I land the Big Bass Bonanza maximum win? To reach the maximum win, you need to trigger the free spins feature and retrigger the 10 extra spins three times, adding a 10x multiplier to your wild and winnings.

Can you win real money at WPT Global?

Can you win real money at WPT Global? Yes, you can win real money at WPT Global. WPT Global also offer the chance to win seats in any number of exciting live tournaments.

Can you withdraw from WPT Global?

Can you withdraw from WPT Global? Before making your first withdrawal, WPT Global, as a licensed operator, requires new customers to verify their account by providing the necessary documentation. This includes: Documentation that proves your identity such as a driving licence or passport.

How does account verification work?

How does account verification work? WPT Global reserves the right to request documents to verify the identity of players and prevent problem or fraudulent activity. The types of documents required are: proof of identity (ID card, passport, driver’s license), proof of address (utility bills or bank statements not more than three months old) and proof of deposit (cards or e-wallet). When requested, players must provide full, clear, color photos or screenshots of verification documents.

This site only collects related articles. Viewing the original, please copy and open the following link:Kenny Hallaert Looks to Protect Recreational Players in New PokerStars Role

WPT Global

news

poker-players

The Eight Past PokerStars UKIPT London Main Event Champions

PokerNews steps back in time and looks at the eight players who have won the PokerStars UKIPT London Main Event.

Michael Ian Blacks Televised Freakout as The Big Game on Tour Returns

Michael Ian Black discusses his appearance on PokerStars The Big Game on Tour and talks about the players he faces and the type of poker action that went on

Kenny Hallaert

Kenny Hallaert poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.

Kenny Hallaert

Kenny Hallaert poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.

The Eight Past PokerStars UKIPT London Main Event Champions PokerNews steps back in time and looks at the eight players who have won the PokerStars UKIPT London Main Event.

The 2024 PokerStars United Kingdom & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) London festival kicks off on August 2, with the £1,100 Main Event’s first flight shuffling up and dealing on August 4. Eight players have become UKIPT London Main Event champions since the tournament’s inaugural running in 2010, and some of those champions have become household names following their victories. PokerNews’ live reporting team is on the ground throughout the 2024 UKIPT London Main Event, and we hope one of our readers follows in the footsteps of these eight heroes and returns home as a poker champion.

07/25

Michael Ian Blacks Televised Freakout as The Big Game on Tour Returns Michael Ian Black discusses his appearance on PokerStars The Big Game on Tour and talks about the players he faces and the type of poker action that went on

Michael Ian Black is no stranger to poker on TV, but he’s told PokerNews The Big Game on Tour was a completely different beast. He’s previously played on Celebrity Poker Showdown as far back as 2003. More recently he’s appeared in Hank’s Home Game on PokerStars in 2021, and RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) All-Stars ProAM at the PokerGO Studio later that year. However, last year he took on his biggest challenge — sitting down to play in the return of The Big Game on Tour.

07/24

Kenny Hallaert Kenny Hallaert poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.

PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2024 PokerStars EPT Paris1,100 FPS Main Event 125th €4,980 2023 WSOP ParadiseEvent #1: $1,500 Mystery Millions 331st $2,100 2023 PokerStars EPT Cyprus$5,300 EPT Main Event 10th $74,200 2023 PokerStars EPT Cyprus$1,100 Eureka Main Event 366th $1,675 2023 PokerStars EPT Cyprus$2,200 Eureka High Roller 207th $3,350 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona10,300 EPT High Roller 41st €19,350 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona3,000 EPT Mystery Bounty 128th €3,840 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #92: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout 141st $2,134 2023 World Series of PokerOnline Event #20: $777 No-Limit Hold’em Lucky 7’s 29th $4,678 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $400 Colossus 1882nd $700 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #65: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em (6-Handed) 63rd $12,694 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #62: $1,500 Mixed No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha 305th $2,402 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker 844th $3,440 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #56: $500 Salute to Warriors 35th $6,565 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #39: $1,500 Monster Stack 405th $5,296 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #26: $800 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 554th $1,400 2023 World Series of PokerOnline Event #3: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 12th $10,127 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #3: $1,000 Mystery Millions 1496th $1,446 2023 World Series of PokerOnline Event #1: $333 No-Limit Hold’em Triple Treys Summer Tip Off 44th $1,650 2023 PokerStars EPT Paris5,300 EPT Paris Main Event 19th €43,100 2023 PokerStars EPT Paris1,100 FPS Paris Main Event 19th €10,640 2023 PokerStars Players No-Limit Hold’em Championship2023 PokerStars Players No-Limit Hold’em Championship 61st $61,400 2022 PokerStars EPT London3,000 Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty 14th £9,550 2022 PokerStars EPT Barcelona1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event 393rd €3,600 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #88: $1,000 Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em 190th $1,601 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event World Championship 862nd $19,000 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #78: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em 16th $20,585 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #68: $1,000 Million Dollar Bounty 281st $4,560 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #67: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout 35th $15,836 2022 World Series of PokerOnline $600 Deepstack Championship 197th $939 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #46: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em 45th $15,482 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #37: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em 79th $13,950 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #33: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em 69th $7,966 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #24: $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold’em 98th $2,340 2022 World Series of PokerOnline $400 No-Limit Hold’em Ultra Deepstack 283rd $682 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #11: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 741st $960 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #3: $2,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em 102nd $4,027 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em 15th $2,483 2021 PokerStars EPT Prague10,300 EPT High Roller 22nd €25,760 2021 PokerStars EPT Prague2,200 Eureka High Roller 64th €5,740 2021 PokerStars EPT Prague1,100 Eureka Main Event 142nd €4,060 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #83: $1,500 The Closer 13th $22,310 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $888 Crazy Eights 38th $10,480 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #76: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty 13th $22,298 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #61: $600 Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em 472nd $1,051 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #33: $800 Eight-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 262nd $1,602 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #28: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed 127th $1,753 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #17: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em 163rd $5,550 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #4: $500 The Reunion No-Limit Hold’em 1172nd $1,001 2021 WPT World Online ChampionshipsEvent #7: $5,300 Main Event 22nd $36,654 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #11: $10,000 Super MILLION$ High Roller NLH, $5M GTD 51st $28,363 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #2: $1,111 Caesars Cares Charity Event 107th $3,046 2021 partypoker MILLIONS OnlineMain Event 126th $11,490 2020 PokerStars Blowout SeriesBlowout Series: $1,050 NLHE 8-Max, The Big Blowout!

12/06

Kenny Hallaert Kenny Hallaert poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.

PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2023 PokerStars EPT Cyprus$5,300 EPT Main Event 10th $74,200 2023 PokerStars EPT Cyprus$1,100 Eureka Main Event 366th $1,675 2023 PokerStars EPT Cyprus$2,200 Eureka High Roller 207th $3,350 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona10,300 EPT High Roller 41st €19,350 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona3,000 EPT Mystery Bounty 128th €3,840 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #92: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout 141st $2,134 2023 World Series of PokerOnline Event #20: $777 No-Limit Hold’em Lucky 7’s 29th $4,678 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $400 Colossus 1882nd $700 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #65: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em (6-Handed) 63rd $12,694 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #62: $1,500 Mixed No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha 305th $2,402 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker 844th $3,440 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #56: $500 Salute to Warriors 35th $6,565 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #39: $1,500 Monster Stack 405th $5,296 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #26: $800 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 554th $1,400 2023 World Series of PokerOnline Event #3: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 12th $10,127 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #3: $1,000 Mystery Millions 1496th $1,446 2023 World Series of PokerOnline Event #1: $333 No-Limit Hold’em Triple Treys Summer Tip Off 44th $1,650 2023 PokerStars EPT Paris5,300 EPT Paris Main Event 19th €43,100 2023 PokerStars EPT Paris1,100 FPS Paris Main Event 19th €10,640 2023 PokerStars Players No-Limit Hold’em Championship2023 PokerStars Players No-Limit Hold’em Championship 61st $61,400 2022 PokerStars EPT London3,000 Platinum Pass Mystery Bounty 14th £9,550 2022 PokerStars EPT Barcelona1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event 393rd €3,600 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #88: $1,000 Super Turbo No-Limit Hold’em 190th $1,601 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event World Championship 862nd $19,000 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #78: $2,500 No-Limit Hold’em 16th $20,585 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #68: $1,000 Million Dollar Bounty 281st $4,560 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #67: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout 35th $15,836 2022 World Series of Poker[Online] $600 Deepstack Championship 197th $939 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #46: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em 45th $15,482 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #37: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em 79th $13,950 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #33: $3,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em 69th $7,966 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #24: $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold’em 98th $2,340 2022 World Series of Poker[Online] $400 No-Limit Hold’em Ultra Deepstack 283rd $682 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #11: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 741st $960 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #3: $2,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em 102nd $4,027 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em 15th $2,483 2021 PokerStars EPT Prague10,300 EPT High Roller 22nd €25,760 2021 PokerStars EPT Prague2,200 Eureka High Roller 64th €5,740 2021 PokerStars EPT Prague1,100 Eureka Main Event 142nd €4,060 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #83: $1,500 The Closer 13th $22,310 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $888 Crazy Eights 38th $10,480 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #76: $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty 13th $22,298 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #61: $600 Deepstack Championship No-Limit Hold’em 472nd $1,051 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #33: $800 Eight-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 262nd $1,602 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #28: $1,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed 127th $1,753 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #17: $1,500 MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em 163rd $5,550 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #4: $500 The Reunion No-Limit Hold’em 1172nd $1,001 2021 WPT World Online ChampionshipsEvent #7: $5,300 Main Event 22nd $36,654 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #11: $10,000 Super MILLION$ High Roller NLH, $5M GTD 51st $28,363 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #2: $1,111 Caesars Cares Charity Event 107th $3,046 2021 partypoker MILLIONS OnlineMain Event 126th $11,490 2020 PokerStars Blowout SeriesBlowout Series: $1,050 NLHE [8-Max, The Big Blowout!

11/14