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What to Expect from GGPokers First WSOP Schedule Release
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., GG’s parent company, for $500 million. The sale was announced two weeks following the conclusion of the 2024 WSOP, and the deal was finalized just before Halloween, perhaps a bit sooner than some projected.
Kyna England Closing in on MSPT Hall of Fame After Back-to-Back Deep Runs
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. The Chicago native was recently named an MSPT Icon and is now seven Main Event cashes shy of the 25 cashes needed for MSPT champions to make the Hall of Fame.
Weekend Preview: PNOC Kicks Off at 888poker; Bounty Builder Series Mains at PokerStars
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.
Arrogant or Honest? Shovkovyi Calls His PLO Championship Win ‘Super Easy’
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. With the win, he pocketed $50,730 and the coveted champion’s trophy, while Liu took home $34,800 for his second-place finish.
Deja Vu? Same Two Players Finish Heads-Up in Consecutive Days at PokerGO Cup
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. Event #2, which had 118 entrants and a $1,180,000 prize pool, was a grueling battle on Day 2, whereas the final table in Event #1 only lasted a couple hours.
Celebrity Poker Tour CEO Blake Wynn Peels Back the Curtain on CPT Season 2
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. There was also the Celebrity Poker Showdown, which ran for five seasons on Bravo from 2003-2006.
High-Stakes Poker Lawyer Tom Goldstein Back Out of Custody But Cant Use Crypto
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.”
National Poker and Winamax Gear Up for Sevilla Extravaganza
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. Over 1,000 players are expected to attend, including well-known figures from poker, entertainment, and sports. With more than 180 qualifiers already confirmed, the stage is set for an unforgettable week.
SunBet Poker Tour Kicks Off 2025 with a Return to Pretoria Times Square Casino
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.
Texas Mike Moncek Wins First Event at the 2025 PokerGO Cup
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. Those still with chips returned to action for the livestreamed final table on Day 2, and it was more of the same throughout much of the session, with the Texas Longhorns fan extending his lead early by eliminating Eric Baldwin in seventh place ($35,400) with a rivered flush beating top two pair.
Maurice Hawkins Is One WSOPC Ring Away From the Record After 17th Win
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. This puts him within one ring of the current record holder for most rings, Ari Engel.
Charlie Carrel Outs BPS Co-Founder Shaun Johnston Over Alleged $60K Unpaid Debt
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.
RunGood Poker Series Partners w/ ClubWPT Gold for Online Ring Events
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.
Get Ready for Dublin with the PokerStars Irish Open Online Festival
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. Whether you’re a fan of Mystery Bounties, Pot-Limit Omaha, Progressive Knockouts, or even the 8-Game format, you’ll find an event to match your style. The buy-ins range from as little as $11 to $320, so there are plenty of ways to get involved, no matter your budget.
Tom Goldstein Denies Ownership of Crypto Wallets Related to Arrest; Demands Release
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 $3.3 million in debt.
Kassim Panjwani Gets the Trophy & Top Mystery Bounty Prize at Champions Club Texas
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. For the win, Panjwani claimed $28,720 and the trophy in addition to the $15,200 mystery bounty prize. Tokko took home $19,790 for his second-place finish.
Want to Be PokerStars Next Ambassador? Here’s Your Shot!
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!
Irish Poker Tour Takes a £200K Guaranteed Main Event to Bonny Scotland
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. To help the Irish Poker Tour reach that total, several £70 satellites will run during the festival, while partner Paddy Power Poker has satellites awarding packages worth €1,250.
Junxian Du Wins the 2025 GUKPT Manchester Main Event; Vanessa Kade Bubbles Final Table
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. John Bousfield was the first player eliminated in the money places. The likes of Timothy Chung, Antoine Labat (more on him later), Robert Douras, David Gee, Jamie Dwan, Alex Montgomery, and Antoine Saout also cashed, the latter busting in 11th place in the third and final day.
Play the WPT Global Slam at Triton Jeju Using WPT Global Passport Dollars
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. WPT Global Passport Dollars can be used to buy into the $25,000 WPT Global Slam, which made its debut at Triton Monte-Carlo and saw 170 entries, with Brian Kim taking home the trophy and $976,916.
overbet13 Warms Up for the PokerNews Online Championship With a Big 888poker Win
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.
Legendary Poker Pro Miami John Cernuto Passes Away at 81
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.
Best Hand Folds What Would Have Been Nearly $1M Pot on High Stakes Poker
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. Those two high rollers competed in a juicy $200/$400 no-limit hold’em cash game against Marc Kulick and a few first-name-basis-only HCL regulars, including Peter, an unpredictable high-stakes player who isn’t afraid to play any two cards or bluff in any spot. Here’s a look at the Episode 5 opening chip stacks:
Take a Look at the Brand-New Venetian Poker Studio in Las Vegas
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. The event will be streamed by PokerGO beginning at 1 p.m. local time.
Michigan and New Jersey PokerStars Players: Catch Caitlin Comeskey to Win an EPT Pass
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. You’ll have to earn it.
Feds Allege Tom Goldstein is a Flight Risk Who Instructed Witnesses to Destroy Evidence
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 $3.2 million Washington, DC, home as collateral.
Shannon Shorr’s Hot Streak Secures GPI’s January Player of the Month
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).
The Festival So Nice 888poker Ran it Thrice—$1M GTD PNOC Back Feb 16!
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. And if history tells us anything, the best part of a trilogy is often the one that brings it all together.
Negreanu Poker Pros Call Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Worst Ever
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.
Check Out the Nominees for the 3rd Annual Charity Series of Poker Awards
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. 12. The event will include a $200 buy-in charity poker tournament with $100 add-ons. The dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. local time ahead of the 6 p.m. awards ceremony and 7 p.m. tournament.
Shirtless Poker Champion Wins Beer for a Year in Hoops Contest
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. He did it in 11 seconds.
Vierling Becker & Lendavi Among Venetian DeepStack Showdown Winners
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).
Poker Legend Miami John Cernuto Who Has More Tournament Cashes Than Anyone is in Hospice Care at Home
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.
YouTuber Ethan Klein Wins Celebrity Poker Tournament in Las Vegas
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.
Did Poker Pros Son Get Screwed Out of $10K Hoops Contest Prize?
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. Josh Schreiber, a friend of the presumed winner shared a video of it all on X.
Earn 100% Rakeback at 888pokers PLO5 & 6 Tables This Weekend
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.m. GMT on February 9.
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Join the 680+ Players Who Have Won Grosvenor Goliath Seats Online at PokerStars
Table Of Contents The 2025 Grosvenor Goliath is rapidly approaching, and everything points toward it being another record-breaking event. Since its launch in 2011, the Goliath’s attendance has increased year-on-year (with the exception of the COVID years), culminating in a massive 11,749 turnout for the 2024 edition. Hundreds of players have won their £200 Goliath seats online at PokerStars, which is one of the reasons the tournament could set another record attendance. At the time of writing, 679 players have won seats via satellites, plus another four have used Power Path Silver Passes, taking the total number of online qualifiers to 683 at PokerStars alone.
2025 WSOP Day 36: Phil Hellmuth Closes In On 18th WSOP Bracelet
Table Of Contents The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) continued at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas on July 1, the 36th day of this exciting festival. Six events played out while a wind and dust storm engulfed Sin City. When that dust had settled, literally, two players had captured gold bracelets, while four other bracelet-awarding events edged closer to awarding theirs. You’ve heard of the poker phrase “a chip and a chair,” right? Well, what about two-thirds of a big blind and a chair? Michael Wang was down to such an amount after doubling up Erik Seidel. Despite being all but guaranteed to be eliminated, Wang embarked on an epic comeback and ultimately came out on top to take down Event #74: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship for $1,394,579 and his third bracelet.
Michael Wang Completes One of WSOP’s Greatest Comebacks in $10K PLO
Table Of Contents The phrase “a chip and a chair” has been commonplace among tournament poker players for decades, referencing Jack Straus’ 1982 Main Event victory after being left with a single chip. Longtime tournament grinder Michael Wang found himself in a similar position yesterday after doubling up Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel in a hand that left Wang with just 65,000. Down to his last five chips, worth two-thirds of a big blind at the time, Wang was all in automatically the next hand just from posting the big blind. His elimination seemed all but guaranteed.
Negreanu Denied as Aaron Kupin Wins First Bracelet in Mixed Big Bet
Table Of Contents All eyes were on Event #76: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) on Tuesday as Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu chased his eighth bracelet, requiring the tournament to move to the feature table for an emergency stream. Negreanu, who was at his fifth final table of the summer, came short as he finished in fourth place before Florida’s Aaron Kupin defeated heads-up opponent Marco Johnson to win $206,982 and his first bracelet.
Quads on the River Cracks Mintzys Set of Aces for Gross Bad Beat at WSOP
Ben Mintz, aka “Mintzy,” on Tuesday, took one of the dirtiest bad beats we’ve seen all summer at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP). The Barstool Sports personality, thanks to a one-outer on the river, is out of Event #75: $1,000 Mini Main Event on Day 2. He earned a small cash but was devastated by the manner in which he exited the tournament. Rough Way to Go Out Mintzy picked up pocket aces in a hand, a welcome sight for the short-stacked player trying to build a stack to make a run at the final table in a 10,794-entrant field. He’d get those aces all-in preflop against a bigger-stacked opponent holding pocket eights. The flop came out K*♦8♦A♦*, giving both players a set.
BREAKING: Daniel Negreanu Reaches Fifth Final Table of 2025 WSOP
Table Of Contents Daniel Negreanu has had a stellar 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and “Kid Poker” isn’t slowing down. Negreanu just reached his fifth final table of the summer in Event #76: $2,500 Mixed Big Bet. Negreanu entered the third and final day of the Mixed Big Bet event with 83 big blinds, good to be tied second in chips with Marco Johnson and within reach of chip leader Aaron Kupin. He held onto those chips throughout the first hour of play and now finds himself at the final table again second in chips.
Web: https://onyxclub.com/ 13 - 15 June 2025 Cyprus Onyx High Roller Weekend, Kyrenia (3) 9 - 17 August 2025 Cyprus Onyx High Roller Series, Kyrenia (1) Tournament Spotlight 27 May -16 Jul 2025 United States 56th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2025, Las Vegas 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 14 - 24Jun 2025 Albania La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana 16 - 22Jun 2025 Spain PokerStars Open Malaga, Malaga 16 - 23Jun 2025 Slovakia Card Poker Series €300k GTD, Šamorín 17 - 22Jun 2025 Scotland UK Poker League by 888poker - Edinburgh, Edinburgh 17 - 22Jun 2025 England The PartyPoker Tour - Manchester, Manchester 17 - 23Jun 2025 France TexaPoker Series - Millenium by PMU.fr, Paris 18 - 23Jun 2025 Czech Republic Ola Poker Tour, Rozvadov 19 - 29Jun 2025 Cyprus Chamada Poker Series $2m GTD, Chamada 23 - 29Jun 2025 Slovakia Lex Live 4 - Bratislava by PokerStars, Bratislava 23 - 29Jun 2025 Spain Circuito Nacional de Poker - CNP Winamax Murcia, Murcia 23 - 29Jun 2025 Greece Greek Poker Odyssea, Thessaloniki 24 - 29Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 25 - 29Jun 2025 South Africa SunBet Poker Tour Mini Series by MJPT - Pretoria, Pretoria 25 - 30Jun 2025 Czech Republic People’s Poker Tour - PPT Rozvadov, Rozvadov 29 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Belgium GRND on Tour Namur, Namur 30 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Spain TexaPoker Series - SharkBay Barcelona, Barcelona 8 - 14Jul 2025 Slovakia Card Royal Festival €250k, Šamorín 9 - 13Jul 2025 Liechtenstein Bounty Hunter Days - Summer Festival, Gamprin-Bendern 10 - 20Jul 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT London Leg 5, London 15 - 27Jul 2025 Austria Poker EM 2025, Velden 22 - 27Jul 2025 Portugal Vamos Poker Tour - VPT Troia 2025, Troia 24 Jul -3 Aug 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Goliath by Grosvenor Poker, Coventry 25 Jul -3 Aug 2025 Estonia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Tallinn, Tallinn 27 Jul -8 Aug 2025 Cyprus Dolce Vita Series, Kyrenia 1 - 10Aug 2025 South Korea Asian Poker Tour - APT Incheon, Incheon 1 - 12Aug 2025 Slovakia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Samorin, Šamorín 12 - 17Aug 2025 Scotland The PartyPoker Tour - Glasgow, Glasgow 18 - 31Aug 2025 Spain European Poker Tour - EPT Barcelona, Barcelona 2 - 7Sep 2025 Malta SiGMA Poker Tour - SPT Malta, St. Julian’s 12 - 21Sep 2025 Malta The Festival in Malta, St. Julian’s
Web: https://olybetevents.com/ 21 - 24 May 2025 Lithuania OlyBet Showdown Vilnius 2025, Vilnius (20) Tournament Spotlight 27 May -16 Jul 2025 United States 56th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2025, Las Vegas 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 14 - 24Jun 2025 Albania La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana 16 - 22Jun 2025 Spain PokerStars Open Malaga, Malaga 16 - 23Jun 2025 Slovakia Card Poker Series €300k GTD, Šamorín 17 - 22Jun 2025 Scotland UK Poker League by 888poker - Edinburgh, Edinburgh 17 - 22Jun 2025 England The PartyPoker Tour - Manchester, Manchester 17 - 23Jun 2025 France TexaPoker Series - Millenium by PMU.fr, Paris 18 - 23Jun 2025 Czech Republic Ola Poker Tour, Rozvadov 19 - 29Jun 2025 Cyprus Chamada Poker Series $2m GTD, Chamada 23 - 29Jun 2025 Slovakia Lex Live 4 - Bratislava by PokerStars, Bratislava 23 - 29Jun 2025 Spain Circuito Nacional de Poker - CNP Winamax Murcia, Murcia 23 - 29Jun 2025 Greece Greek Poker Odyssea, Thessaloniki 24 - 29Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 25 - 29Jun 2025 South Africa SunBet Poker Tour Mini Series by MJPT - Pretoria, Pretoria 25 - 30Jun 2025 Czech Republic People’s Poker Tour - PPT Rozvadov, Rozvadov 29 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Belgium GRND on Tour Namur, Namur 30 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Spain TexaPoker Series - SharkBay Barcelona, Barcelona 8 - 14Jul 2025 Slovakia Card Royal Festival €250k, Šamorín 9 - 13Jul 2025 Liechtenstein Bounty Hunter Days - Summer Festival, Gamprin-Bendern 10 - 20Jul 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT London Leg 5, London 15 - 27Jul 2025 Austria Poker EM 2025, Velden 22 - 27Jul 2025 Portugal Vamos Poker Tour - VPT Troia 2025, Troia 24 Jul -3 Aug 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Goliath by Grosvenor Poker, Coventry 25 Jul -3 Aug 2025 Estonia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Tallinn, Tallinn 27 Jul -8 Aug 2025 Cyprus Dolce Vita Series, Kyrenia 1 - 10Aug 2025 South Korea Asian Poker Tour - APT Incheon, Incheon 1 - 12Aug 2025 Slovakia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Samorin, Šamorín 12 - 17Aug 2025 Scotland The PartyPoker Tour - Glasgow, Glasgow 18 - 31Aug 2025 Spain European Poker Tour - EPT Barcelona, Barcelona 2 - 7Sep 2025 Malta SiGMA Poker Tour - SPT Malta, St. Julian’s 12 - 21Sep 2025 Malta The Festival in Malta, St. Julian’s
Web: https://lanottedegliassi.com/ 14 - 24 June 2025 Albania La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana (31) 2 - 7 August 2025 Cyprus Dolce Vita Series, Kyrenia (74) 11 September 2025 Switzerland La Notte Degli Assi, Mendrisio (13) Tournament Spotlight 27 May -16 Jul 2025 United States 56th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2025, Las Vegas 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 14 - 24Jun 2025 Albania La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana 16 - 22Jun 2025 Spain PokerStars Open Malaga, Malaga 16 - 23Jun 2025 Slovakia Card Poker Series €300k GTD, Šamorín 17 - 22Jun 2025 Scotland UK Poker League by 888poker - Edinburgh, Edinburgh 17 - 22Jun 2025 England The PartyPoker Tour - Manchester, Manchester 17 - 23Jun 2025 France TexaPoker Series - Millenium by PMU.fr, Paris 18 - 23Jun 2025 Czech Republic Ola Poker Tour, Rozvadov 19 - 29Jun 2025 Cyprus Chamada Poker Series $2m GTD, Chamada 23 - 29Jun 2025 Slovakia Lex Live 4 - Bratislava by PokerStars, Bratislava 23 - 29Jun 2025 Spain Circuito Nacional de Poker - CNP Winamax Murcia, Murcia 23 - 29Jun 2025 Greece Greek Poker Odyssea, Thessaloniki 24 - 29Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 25 - 29Jun 2025 South Africa SunBet Poker Tour Mini Series by MJPT - Pretoria, Pretoria 25 - 30Jun 2025 Czech Republic People’s Poker Tour - PPT Rozvadov, Rozvadov 29 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Belgium GRND on Tour Namur, Namur 30 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Spain TexaPoker Series - SharkBay Barcelona, Barcelona 8 - 14Jul 2025 Slovakia Card Royal Festival €250k, Šamorín 9 - 13Jul 2025 Liechtenstein Bounty Hunter Days - Summer Festival, Gamprin-Bendern 10 - 20Jul 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT London Leg 5, London 15 - 27Jul 2025 Austria Poker EM 2025, Velden 22 - 27Jul 2025 Portugal Vamos Poker Tour - VPT Troia 2025, Troia 24 Jul -3 Aug 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Goliath by Grosvenor Poker, Coventry 25 Jul -3 Aug 2025 Estonia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Tallinn, Tallinn 27 Jul -8 Aug 2025 Cyprus Dolce Vita Series, Kyrenia 1 - 10Aug 2025 South Korea Asian Poker Tour - APT Incheon, Incheon 1 - 12Aug 2025 Slovakia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Samorin, Šamorín 12 - 17Aug 2025 Scotland The PartyPoker Tour - Glasgow, Glasgow 18 - 31Aug 2025 Spain European Poker Tour - EPT Barcelona, Barcelona 2 - 7Sep 2025 Malta SiGMA Poker Tour - SPT Malta, St. Julian’s 12 - 21Sep 2025 Malta The Festival in Malta, St. Julian’s
4 - 9 May 2025 South Korea Red Dragon Poker Tour - RDPT Jeju 2025, Jeju (39) Tournament Spotlight 27 May -16 Jul 2025 United States 56th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2025, Las Vegas 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 14 - 24Jun 2025 Albania La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana 16 - 22Jun 2025 Spain PokerStars Open Malaga, Malaga 16 - 23Jun 2025 Slovakia Card Poker Series €300k GTD, Šamorín 17 - 22Jun 2025 Scotland UK Poker League by 888poker - Edinburgh, Edinburgh 17 - 22Jun 2025 England The PartyPoker Tour - Manchester, Manchester 17 - 23Jun 2025 France TexaPoker Series - Millenium by PMU.fr, Paris 18 - 23Jun 2025 Czech Republic Ola Poker Tour, Rozvadov 19 - 29Jun 2025 Cyprus Chamada Poker Series $2m GTD, Chamada 23 - 29Jun 2025 Slovakia Lex Live 4 - Bratislava by PokerStars, Bratislava 23 - 29Jun 2025 Spain Circuito Nacional de Poker - CNP Winamax Murcia, Murcia 23 - 29Jun 2025 Greece Greek Poker Odyssea, Thessaloniki 24 - 29Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 25 - 29Jun 2025 South Africa SunBet Poker Tour Mini Series by MJPT - Pretoria, Pretoria 25 - 30Jun 2025 Czech Republic People’s Poker Tour - PPT Rozvadov, Rozvadov 29 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Belgium GRND on Tour Namur, Namur 30 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Spain TexaPoker Series - SharkBay Barcelona, Barcelona 8 - 14Jul 2025 Slovakia Card Royal Festival €250k, Šamorín 9 - 13Jul 2025 Liechtenstein Bounty Hunter Days - Summer Festival, Gamprin-Bendern 10 - 20Jul 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT London Leg 5, London 15 - 27Jul 2025 Austria Poker EM 2025, Velden 22 - 27Jul 2025 Portugal Vamos Poker Tour - VPT Troia 2025, Troia 24 Jul -3 Aug 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Goliath by Grosvenor Poker, Coventry 25 Jul -3 Aug 2025 Estonia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Tallinn, Tallinn 27 Jul -8 Aug 2025 Cyprus Dolce Vita Series, Kyrenia 1 - 10Aug 2025 South Korea Asian Poker Tour - APT Incheon, Incheon 1 - 12Aug 2025 Slovakia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Samorin, Šamorín 12 - 17Aug 2025 Scotland The PartyPoker Tour - Glasgow, Glasgow 18 - 31Aug 2025 Spain European Poker Tour - EPT Barcelona, Barcelona 2 - 7Sep 2025 Malta SiGMA Poker Tour - SPT Malta, St. Julian’s 12 - 21Sep 2025 Malta The Festival in Malta, St. Julian’s
Tournament Spotlight 26 Mar -6 Apr 2025 Slovakia Poker North Masters & Norwegian Championship 2025, Bratislava 29 Mar -7 Apr 2025 France Winamax Poker Tour - La Grande Finale, Aix-en-Provence 31 Mar -7 Apr 2025 Slovakia Card Poker Series €300k, Šamorín 1 - 6Apr 2025 England UK Poker League by 888poker - Newcastle, Newcastle 1 - 7Apr 2025 Czech Republic King’s Million Pot Limit Omaha, Rozvadov 1 - 15Apr 2025 Czech Republic Pirates Poker Treasure, Rozvadov 2 - 9Apr 2025 Malta Battle of Malta 2025 - Spring Edition, St Julian’s 4 - 13Apr 2025 Estonia Diamond Poker Series - PLO Grand Slam Tallinn, Tallinn 8 - 13Apr 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 8 - 13Apr 2025 Estonia Unibet Deepstack Open - UDSO Tallinn, Tallinn 8 - 13Apr 2025 Cyprus MILLIONS by Merit Poker Classic, Kyrenia 9 - 14Apr 2025 Brazil SiGMA Poker Tour - São Paulo, São Paulo 10 - 21Apr 2025 Ireland Irish Poker Open 2025, Dublin 10 - 22Apr 2025 France WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Aix-en-Provence €1M GTD, Aix-en-Provence 15 - 20Apr 2025 Estonia OlyBet Egg Hunt, Tallinn 17 - 27Apr 2025 Belgium Poker Namur Classics - €250k GTD, Namur 19 - 27Apr 2025 England The PartyPoker Tour - London, London 21 - 27Apr 2025 Portugal European Poker Masters, Estoril 21 - 27Apr 2025 Spain Circuito Nacional de Poker - CNP Winamax Barcelona, Barcelona 22 - 27Apr 2025 Greece Novibet Poker Championship, Thessaloniki 24 Apr -4 May 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Luton Leg 3, Luton 25 Apr -4 May 2025 Taiwan Asian Poker Tour - APT Taipei, Taipei City 27 Apr -5 May 2025 Malta 2025 Malta Poker Festival - Spring Edition (MPF) (THMC), St. Julian’s 28 Apr -5 May 2025 Slovakia Banco Casino Masters & PLO Masters, Bratislava 30 Apr -10 May 2025 Monaco European Poker Tour - EPT Monte-Carlo, Monte Carlo 1 - 10May 2025 South Korea Red Dragon Poker Tour - RDPT Jeju 2025, Jeju 3 - 13May 2025 Cyprus Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP), Kyrenia 8 - 18May 2025 Spain 888poker LIVE - Barcelona, Barcelona 10 - 18May 2025 Bulgaria Smart Poker Tour - SPT 18 Sofia, Sofia 13 - 18May 2025 England Vamos Poker Tour - VPT London 2025, London 13 - 26May 2025 England UK Poker Championships - UKPC Masters by GGpoker, Nottingham 20 - 25May 2025 Morocco Winamax SISMIX - Marrakech, Marrakech 23 May -2 Jun 2025 Slovakia World Poker Tour - WPT Slovakia Passport to the World Championship, Šamorín 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 14 - 24Jun 2025 Albania NDA La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana 23 - 29Jun 2025 Greece Greek Poker Odyssea, Thessaloniki
Tournament Spotlight 27 May -16 Jul 2025 United States 56th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2025, Las Vegas 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 14 - 24Jun 2025 Albania La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana 16 - 22Jun 2025 Spain PokerStars Open Malaga, Malaga 16 - 23Jun 2025 Slovakia Card Poker Series €300k GTD, Šamorín 17 - 22Jun 2025 Scotland UK Poker League by 888poker - Edinburgh, Edinburgh 17 - 22Jun 2025 England The PartyPoker Tour - Manchester, Manchester 17 - 23Jun 2025 France TexaPoker Series - Millenium by PMU.fr, Paris 18 - 23Jun 2025 Czech Republic Ola Poker Tour, Rozvadov 19 - 29Jun 2025 Cyprus Chamada Poker Series $2m GTD, Chamada 23 - 29Jun 2025 Slovakia Lex Live 4 - Bratislava by PokerStars, Bratislava 23 - 29Jun 2025 Spain Circuito Nacional de Poker - CNP Winamax Murcia, Murcia 23 - 29Jun 2025 Greece Greek Poker Odyssea, Thessaloniki 24 - 29Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 25 - 29Jun 2025 South Africa SunBet Poker Tour Mini Series by MJPT - Pretoria, Pretoria 25 - 30Jun 2025 Czech Republic People’s Poker Tour - PPT Rozvadov, Rozvadov 29 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Belgium GRND on Tour Namur, Namur 30 Jun -6 Jul 2025 Spain TexaPoker Series - SharkBay Barcelona, Barcelona 8 - 14Jul 2025 Slovakia Card Royal Festival €250k, Šamorín 9 - 13Jul 2025 Liechtenstein Bounty Hunter Days - Summer Festival, Gamprin-Bendern 10 - 20Jul 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT London Leg 5, London 15 - 27Jul 2025 Austria Poker EM 2025, Velden 22 - 27Jul 2025 Portugal Vamos Poker Tour - VPT Troia 2025, Troia 24 Jul -3 Aug 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Goliath by Grosvenor Poker, Coventry 25 Jul -3 Aug 2025 Estonia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Tallinn, Tallinn 27 Jul -8 Aug 2025 Cyprus Dolce Vita Series, Kyrenia 1 - 10Aug 2025 South Korea Asian Poker Tour - APT Incheon, Incheon 1 - 12Aug 2025 Slovakia WSOP International Circuit - WSOPC Samorin, Šamorín 12 - 17Aug 2025 Scotland The PartyPoker Tour - Glasgow, Glasgow 18 - 31Aug 2025 Spain European Poker Tour - EPT Barcelona, Barcelona 2 - 7Sep 2025 Malta SiGMA Poker Tour - SPT Malta, St. Julian’s 12 - 21Sep 2025 Malta The Festival in Malta, St. Julian’s
888poker: 5 Online Poker Tips for Low Stakes Cash Games
If youre looking to crush the micros and take your low-stakes cash game to the next level, youre in the right place. In this episode of Made to Learn, 888poker ambassador Nick “eastyyy22” Eastwood shares five simple yet powerful tips to help you up your game and grow your bankroll. Whether youre just starting out or want to fine-tune your strategy, Eastwoods got the advice you need. Simplify Your Strategy If you’re playing high-stakes cash games, a complex strategy makes a lot of sense, but if you’re stuck at the micros, this isn’t necessary because you won’t be playing the most skilled players.
Is This EPT Barcelona SHR Triple-Barrel Bluff GTO Wizard Approved?
Allow us to set the scene. With three players left in this year’s EPT Barcelona 100,000 Super High Roller, with millions of euros in prize money on the line, Sean Winter runs an audacious triple-barrel bluff right into Seth Davies. Both players went for it without hesitation in this hand, but was it actually GTO? Lets have a brief look at preflop and what optimal play looks like with the help of GTO Wizard.
Are You Playing Ace-King Like a GTO Wizard?
Peeling back your hole cards to reveal an ace and a king can be a rollercoaster moment for any poker player. On one hand, there’s the rush of excitementBig Slick is a premium hand with the potential to dominate the table. On the other, there’s a flicker of unease as memories of busted tournaments and bad beats resurface like unwelcome ghosts. Ace-King is one of the most debated hands in poker, celebrated for its power yet notorious for its pitfalls. It’s the hand that makes players across all stakes ask the same burning question: “How do you play Ace-King?”
Vision: A User-Friendly Revolution in PLO Training
For poker enthusiasts, particularly fans of Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), the creation of Vision marks a significant shift in how players approach studying the game. The training tool was designed by Austrian poker player and software creator Matthias Pum, a former competitive gamer turned professional poker, who spoke with PokerNews about the challenges he faced in creating a user-friendly alternative to traditional solvers From Gaming to Poker: Matthias Pums Journey Matthias Pums introduction to poker was unconventional. As a semi-professional Warcraft 3 player, a chance encounter with a fellow gamer at a LAN event opened the door to poker.
Gambledore Throws GTO Out the Window at Triton Poker Super High Roller
The poker community was captivated by the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo this month, with Vladimir Korzinin stealing the spotlight on the glamorous French Riviera. The 69-year-old Estonian, a fresh face on the high roller scene, quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his unorthodox and daring style of play against the worlds most elite competitors. Dubbed “Gambledore” during the series, Korzinin fell just short of claiming his first Triton title after a heads-up clash with Patrik Antonius in the $200K Triton Invitational. However, he didnt have to wait long for redemption as Korzinin conquered a stacked field in the $150K NLH Event, securing a jaw-dropping $7.82 million across both events and catapulting himself to the top of Estonia’s All-Time Money List.
888poker: The Keys to Poker Game Selection
Game selection should be important to every poker player. It can be the difference between someone being a winning or losing player. Consider the factors outlined in this article presented by 888poker ambassador Alexandre “Cavalito” Mantovani before your next session to give yourself the greatest chance of success at the tables. Be Honest About Your Goals Do you play to win the most money you possibly can? Or to challenge yourself against the best players in the world? Are you willing to give up a bit of profitability to decrease variance? How long are you willing to play without withdrawing your bankroll?
WPT Championship Awakens Spirit of Aussie Poker Legend James Obst
James Obsts WPT Australia Championship victory had all the hallmarks of a storybook triumph. The 34-year-old from Melbourne tore through the competition to secure a title on Australian soil, hopping on a two-hour northbound flight to attend the event at Star Gold Coast, where he would go on to win AUD $585,359 ($398,488) and the third major live poker title of his career. Obst is more than 15 years removed from his explosion into the poker consciousness, as a teenage crusher of online poker. Between COVID lockdowns and aspirations towards professional tennis, Obst went more than three-and-a-half years without cashing a live poker tournament, and even then limiting himself to some brief summer stretches.
Everything You Need To Know About the ClubWPT Gold $5M Freeroll
World Poker Tour is making poker history once again this December at the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. This time it comes as a record-setting, first-of-its-kind $5,000,000 freeroll in support of the launch of the latest sweepstakes poker offering: ClubWPT Gold. Roughly 2,000 players will make their way to Las Vegas for the biggest live freeroll of all time all in hopes of walking away with the $1,000,000 life-changing first-place prize. In addition to a potential seven-figure payday for the winner, 100 seats to the $10,400 WPT World Championship will be given away. Add to that five-figure mystery bounties with a larger than average percentage of the field making the money and the ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll has the makings of the Event of the Year.
Regulated online poker hasn’t yet arrived in Virginia, but aspiring grinders still have options for playing online poker legally in the Old Dominion. Sweepstakes poker sites offer the best legal alternative to real-money online poker in Virginia. Platforms like ClubWPT award substantial sweepstakes prizes, including sweepstakes credits redeemable for cash. This guide to Virginia online poker aims to clarify the legal status of sweepstakes poker rooms, as well as direct Virginia poker players to the best legal poker sites available in the state.
World Poker Tour Is Where Millionaires Are Made
When Alan Goehring topped the WPT World Championship back in 2003 it was a poker dream come true. Not only did he outlast a final table that featured some all-time poker legends including Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Ted Forrest but he made poker history by officially becoming the first-ever million-dollar winner on the World Poker Tour . Twenty-two years later making millionaires, is part of the World Poker Tour DNA. Life-changing seven-figure sums have been won on the tour by players both talented and lucky enough to get to the end on the biggest stages of the WPT. And this December, at the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, youll be able to add even more in both the $10,400 WPT World Championship and the $1,100 WPT Prime Championship.
From Shot Takers to Survivors: $1M Paydays Are a Dream Scenario
In April 1993, a then 23-year-old office supply salesman was plucked form the audience at halftime of a Michael Jordan-era Chicago Bulls game and given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If he could make a 75-foot basket from across the court he could win $1 million dollars. So, from the foul line at the opposite end of the court Don Calhoun took the ball, loaded up, and took his shot. Nothing but net.
Real-money online poker isn’t currently legal in North Carolina. While you can find a couple of live poker rooms running at tribal casinos in the state, you won’t find any full-scale, real-money online poker sites operating legally in NC. If you’re a North Carolina poker player, sweepstakes poker sites are your best bet for legal online poker. ClubWPT is the best sweepstakes poker room currently available in the Tarheel State.