Table Of Contents A new era for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) begins in May, and everyone can start planning a trip to Las Vegas on Monday when the 2025 WSOP schedule is released. In anticipation for one of the most exciting days on the poker calendar, we have some predictions for what to expect from the first ever WSOP under GGPoker’s ownership. Caesars Entertainment sold the series to NSUS Group Inc.

Table Of Contents Former Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Player of the Year Kyna England is two steps closer to joining the MSPT Hall of Fame after back-to-back deep runs in MSPT Main Events in Milwaukee and Las Vegas. England finished 16th in the MSPT 100 Grand Stack Festival $1,110 Main Event at Potawatomi Casino Hotel for $14,898 on Jan. 31 before finishing tenth in the MSPT Venetian $1,600 event for $19,250 a week later.

Table Of Contents Are you planning to hit the online poker tables over the weekend but are racking your brains wondering where to invest your hard-earned bankroll? Fear not, because PokerNews is here with the Weekend Preview, highlighting a few multi-table tournaments that should get you tingling with excitement. The opening day of the 2025 PokerNews Online Championships (PNOC) at 888poker should be your first port of call. This is the PNOC’s third edition, and we’re determined to make it the biggest, best, and richest yet.

Table Of Contents True to Texas fashion, it was another action-packed day at Champions Club in Houston as the $1,100 PLO Championship came to a close. When the dust settled, local crusher Vladyslav Shovkovyi emerged victorious—not only securing the win but also cashing in PLO for the first time. Shovkovyi capped off his night with a heads-up victory over runner-up Nan Liu, hitting his wrap draw to overcome Liu’s pair and flush draw.

Table Of Contents No, you weren’t experiencing deja vu on Thursday at the PokerGO Cup when Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek and Joey Weissman battled heads-up for the title in Event #2: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em. The same two players finished first and second place on Wednesday in Event #1: $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em, with Moncek taking it down. This time around, it was Weissman coming out victorious for $295,000. Weissman, Moncek Play Heads-Up Poker Again The final table in the second event of the series at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas was similar but different than the opener.

Celebrities in poker are nothing new. Gabe Kaplan and Chill Willis were a couple of celebrities involved in the early days of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), and the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas used to hold celebrity charity events that included Dionne Warwick and Mr. T. During the “Poker Boom” of the mid-2000s, an influx of celebrities ventured into the game including Jason Alexander, Kevin Pollak, and Jennifer Tilly, all of who dabble to this day.

A federal judge ordered the release of Tom Goldstein from custody in Maryland after the prominent attorney was arrested this week for allegedly violating his bail. Goldstein was arrested Monday after investigators said they discovered undisclosed cryptocurrency wallets that sent and received millions in transactions this past week. Goldstein, a top Supreme Court of the United States and founder of the popular SCOTUSblog, denied ownership of the wallets and said the government “made a mistake.

Table Of Contents The wait is almost over! In just a few weeks, Sevilla will once again open its doors to the CNP 2025 (Circuito Nacional de Poker), bringing together some star-named poker players, well-structured tournaments, and an atmosphere like no other. From February 24 to March 2, the Casino Admiral will be the heart of the action, where poker meets passion in one of Spain’s most vibrant cities. This marks the 13th season of the CNP, and this year, thanks to its merger with Winamax, the event promises even more excitement, surprises, and top-tier competition.

Table Of Contents Get ready for an action-packed poker experience at the SunBet Poker Tour in Pretoria, South Africa, happening at Time Square Casino from February 26 to March 9, 2025. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, with 12 days of fun-filled competition and a variety of events to suit all players. Whether you’re an experienced player or just starting out, there’s something on the schedule for you.

Table Of Contents A heart condition won’t get in the way of Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek, who won another poker tournament on Wednesday. The poker player who isn’t actually a Texan but did attend the University of Texas took down the first PokerGO Cup event of the series, a $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em affair. Beating out 177 entrants inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas paid the Illinois native $185,850. High-Stakes Poker Crushers at the Final Table Day 1 concluded on Tuesday with Moncek holding a sizable chip lead over the six other remaining players.

Table Of Contents The World Series of Poker Circuit went big for the WSOP Circuit Pompano Beach, paying out $3,692,700 in prizes at the festival over the last two weeks. Thousands of players escaped the Florida sun by piling into the poker room of Harrah’s Pompano Beach Casino between the festival’s start on January 30 and the last hand dealt this Monday. The festival also saw a polarizing player, Maurice Hawkins, earn his 17th ring.

Table Of Contents Prominent poker professional and content creator Charlie Carrel has publicly accused British Poker Series (BPS) director Shaun Johnston of owing him $60,000. Carrel took to social media to share his claims, stating that Johnston failed to pay back funds related to winnings from an unregulated online poker game. The Allegations Carrel explained in an interview with PokerNews that Johnston was acting as an agent in an unregulated online poker club where Carrel was involved.

The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) announced a collaboration with ClubWPT Gold that will give players a chance to win an RGPS ring while playing online this spring. The Mission RunGood x ClubWPT Gold Online Series will take place Feb. 23-May 24, featuring eight ring events that will coincide with various RGPS stops around the US. The events will take place on ClubWPT Gold, a sweepstakes model platform that can be played on mobile devices.

Table Of Contents PokerStars is bringing a touch of Ireland’s legendary Irish Open straight to your screens with the launch of Irish Open Online! It’s the perfect opportunity to gear up for the upcoming live festival and claim a coveted Irish Open title from the comfort of your own home. With more than $800,000 guaranteed across 17 exciting events, players are in for a treat. A Packed Schedule for All Players The Irish Open Online kicks off on February 17, and the action promises something for everyone.

Table Of Contents Less than a month after being federally indicted for alleged tax evasion related to high-stakes poker matches, attorney Tom Goldstein was accused of “more of the same conduct” after investigators said they discovered previously undisclosed cryptocurrency wallets that sent and received millions in transactions this past week. But Goldstein, who was arrested Monday and is in federal custody, says the wallets aren’t his. Goldstein, who on Jan. 16 was charged in Maryland federal court in a 22-count indictment, was accused of receiving $8 million in cryptocurrency and sending $6 million just a day before telling the court that he was $3.

Table Of Contents After a crazy and chaotic day of wild Houston poker, the 71 players that returned from a total field of 627 have been whittled down to one man left standing. When the dust settled, it was Kassim Panjwani who claimed the victory in the Champions Club Winter Poker Open $460 Mystery Bounty. Panjwani completed his night with a heads-up win over runner-up Moe Tokko when his flopped pair held up against Tokko’s overcards and gutshot.

Table Of Contents PokerStars has just dropped a huge opportunity for poker players with the launch of the PokerStars Live League—and trust us, this is your chance to take your game to the next level. Not only will you compete for over €150,000 in buy-ins, but the top 30 finishers from PokerStars’ 2025 European Live Event* schedule will have the chance to audition for a spot on PokerStars Team Pro. Yes, you read that right: PokerStars is looking for their next ambassador, and it could be you!

Table Of Contents The Irish Poker Tour is branching out in March by heading to the vibrant Scottish city of Glasgow. The Alea Glasgow casino hosts the Glasgow Poker Festival from the evening of March 3 through to the series’ conclusion on March 9. Over £270,000 will be won by the time the final hand is dealt, with £200,000 of that sum stemming from the £400 buy-in Main Event. More than 560 entries are required for the Glasgow Poker Festival’s Main Event to hit the ambitious £200,000 guarantee.

Table Of Contents The 2025 edition of the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Manchester festival wrapped up over the weekend after the crowning of the £1,250 Main Event champion. Junxian Du outlasted 436 opponents and received £84,700 of the £455,160 prize pool. Such a victory is always impressive but especially so when you consider this win is Du’s first Hendon Mob Database entry. Fifty-six players saw a return on their investments.

Table Of Contents Do you have a WPT Global account? Have you ever wanted to play a Triton Poker event? Then we have great news for you! The highly anticipated Triton Poker Super High Roller Series returns to the global stage, launching its first event of the year from February 26 to March 15 at Landing Casino, located in the luxurious Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea’s largest integrated resort. Thanks to WPT Global, players now have a direct pathway into this exclusive high-stakes poker festival.

Table Of Contents The third instalment of the PokerNews Online Championship (PNOC) starts on February 16 at 888poker. Players from far and wide will head to the online poker site to try to become PNOC champions. Don’t be surprised to see Malta’s “overbet13” among the many PNOC entrants because they just padded their bankroll with $8,131 and boosted their confidence by taking down the latest edition of the $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event.

Mixed game poker tournament legend John Anthony Cernuto, aka “Miami John,” passed away on Monday from colon cancer. The 81-year-old New Jersey-born poker player had been in hospice care at his Las Vegas home. He leaves behind two adult children and many friends and adoring fans within the poker community. PokerNews reported last week that Cernuto, who once held the record for most live tournament cashes, had entered hospice care. He spent his final days with loved ones by his side.

Table Of Contents Alan Keating returned to the High Stakes Poker streets for the fifth episode of Season 14, released Monday on PokerGO, and he played, and lost, a $700,000 pot after getting it all in drawing dead. But there was another equally entertaining pot that nearly became the largest ever on the show. Keating, a Hustler Casino Live fan favorite lost a monster pot to HCL owner Ryan Feldman, who otherwise hasn’t run so hot on the iconic poker show.

The Venetian Poker Room unveiled a new poker room last summer that showed one of the biggest and most popular poker rooms in Las Vegas wasn’t afraid of reinventing itself. The Venetian is proving so once again as it unveils the Venetian Poker Studio, a state-of-the-art private poker room that will host cash game streams and tournament final tables. The Venetian Poker Studio, a brightly lit room in the back of the second-floor poker room decorated with LED screens, makes its debut this afternoon with the final table of the MSPT Poker Bowl IX $1,600 Main Event.

PokerStars players in Michigan and New Jersey have a trip to Europe awaiting them if they can catch Caitlin Comeskey. The “Catchin’ Caitlin” online freeroll on the shared liquidity poker site begins at 6 p.m. ET on Feb. 15. One player will receive a Gold Pass, which includes a €5,300 European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Main Event seat. But it won’t be an easy task to take down the grand prize.

High-stakes poker-playing lawyer Tom Goldstein is back in custody in Maryland as the prominent legal figure indicted for tax crimes continues to fight his conditions for release. Court records on Monday stated that Goldstein was in custody with a bail hearing set for 2:30 p.m. local time. This comes after Goldstein filed a motion on his own behalf (despite being represented by two prominent attorneys) asking Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby to reconsider bail terms that required him to put up his $3.

Table Of Contents As the poker world eagerly awaits the reveal of this month’s Global Poker Awards winners, the Global Poker Index (GPI) has just crowned its first standout player of 2025. Following a stellar start to the year, Shannon Shorr (1,078.90) was named the GPI’s January Player of the Month. Shorr edged out Spencer Champlin (1,062.03) and Brandon Wilson (1,038.15) for the top spot after an impressive four cashes and two victories on the PokerGO Tour (PGT).

Table Of Contents Some things just work better in threes. Think about it—The Godfather, Lord of the Rings, even The Dark Knight trilogy. There’s something special about a great series coming back for a third act, bigger and better than before. That’s exactly what 888poker and PokerNews are doing with the PokerNews Online Championship (PNOC), returning from February 16-25 for its third instalment. The festival, which will award more than $1 million in prizes, has been such a hit, the two poker titans couldn’t stop at just one or two.

Daniel Negreanu was among the numerous poker players on social media who were none too thrilled with Kendrick Lamar’s musical performance during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show. The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in New Orleans, 40-22, with an efficient offensive output and stellar defense. The final score isn’t indicative of the bloodbath that ensued on the field inside the Caesars Superdome.

Table Of Contents The Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) wrapped up its 11th season and will pay tribute to its players, sponsors, staff, and volunteers for the third straight year with the 2024 CSOP Awards. The CSOP Awards includes several categories, including People’s Choice Award/Event of the Year, Emcee of the Year, Mike Sexton Ambassador Award and the Daniel Negreanu Extra Effort Award. The nominees will be honored at an awards dinner at Via Brasil Steakhouse in Las Vegas on Feb.

Table Of Contents Two-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring winner Joe Rice went viral on Friday for his shirtless celebration after winning free beer for a year in a basketball contest. The contest took place at a college basketball game between Siena and Saint Peters in New York’s MVP Arena. To win a 30-pack of Miller Lite every month for a year, Rice needed to make a lay-up, free throw, and two three-pointers in under 30 seconds.

Table Of Contents The 2025 DeepStack Showdown Series series ran at Venetian Las Vegas from January 13-February 2. During that time there were 37 numbered events that catered to a combined 3,943 entrants and awarded $952,675 in prize money not including satellites. Among those to claim titles were Darrin Oremba (Event #7: $400 NLH Ultimate Stack for $23,574), Ben Brinkley (Event #13: $400 NLH Ultimate Stack for $14,440), Kristina Griffiths (Event #26: $200 NLH Bounty for $1,992), Wei-Ting Lin (Event #27: $400 NLH Ultimate Stack for $4,202), Woody Christy (Event #31: $800 NLH Ultimate Stack for $51,141), and Nick Pupillo (Event #33: $300 Big O for $3,55).

Table Of Contents “Miami” John Cernuto, who has more live poker tournament cashes than anyone in history, is in hospice care at his home in Las Vegas, according to Women in Poker Hall of Famer (WiPHOF) Jeanne David. Cernuto, who turned 81 last month, is an old-school poker legend. He’s been among the top players mentioned for the Poker Hall of Fame, though last year was his first of actually being a nominee.

Table Of Contents YouTube star Ethan Klein won Thursday night’s Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) Game Night V in Las Vegas for $10,000 as he defeated content creator Steiny during heads-up play. The first CPT event of the year was headlined by Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame, a newcomer to the Celebrity Poker Tour world, alongside now-regulars like Klein and influencers Bryce Hall and Tana Mongeau. Other celebrities at the winner-take-all event included Hila Klein, professional martial artists Jorge Masvidal and Mackenzie Dern, YouTuber Frazier “Kay” Khattri and former baseball pro Shane Victorino.

Table Of Contents The son of longtime poker pro Bernard Lee put on a shooting clinic during a UMass women’s basketball game halftime contest that paid the college student $10,000. Or, it should have. Noam Lee had 30 seconds to make a layup, free-throw, three-pointer, and then a half-court shot to win the money. He not only did that, but he made all four shots with time to spare. The sparse crowd inside the Mullins Center in Amherst, Massachusetts erupted after the final shot went through the net.

Table Of Contents 888poker launched five and six-card Pot-Limit Omaha in November 2024 with a raft of special promotions to make players aware that the exciting format was available on the online poker giant. Another promotion is running right now, one that sees PLO5 & PLO6 players receive 100% rakeback between February 7-9. The PLO Weekend promotion is super simple. All you need to do is fire up your 888poker account, navigate to the Omaha cash game section of the lobby, play some PLO5 or PLO6, and any rake you contribute to will be refunded to your 888poker account once the promotion ends at 1:59 p.