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Poker Player Actor James Woods SoCal Home Burns Down in Los Angeles Wildfires
The wildfires around Los Angeles has caused devastation to the area, impacting the lives of thousands of people, including two prominent entertainers within the poker community. Actor James Woods, in a video on CNN, broke down in tears describing the fire that left his Pacific Palisades home in shambles. Jennifer Tilly, actress and poker player, along with her significant other Phil Laak, shared on Instagram that the couple left home to avoid the fires while staying at Commerce Casino.
11-Way Deal in Massive Monster Stack Tournament; Crazy Carl Crowned Champ
Table Of Contents This past weekend, Minnesota’s Canterbury Park hosted a $400 NLH Monster Stack Event, which attracted 1,116 entrants and offered up a $368,280 prize pool. That made it the venue’s largest-ever standalone tournament, which was quite the accomplishment given it’s one of the Midwest’s longest-running cardrooms. The prize pool, paid out to the top 126 finishers, was originally slated to pay $61,000 to first place with the runner-up slated to receive $41,280.
Gaëlle Baumann Departs Team Winamax After 13 Iconic Years
Table Of Contents After over a dozen years as one of the most recognizable faces of Team Winamax has announced her departure. Gaëlle Baumann joined the roster five months before the 2012 WSOP, famous for her narrowly missing out on the November Nine, and departs almost 13 years later on good terms with “only good memories”. “I am very happy to have lived this whole adventure,” she told Winamax. “I only have good memories of all these years.
Won a Mission RunGood Ring at RGPS Tulsa Jan. 21–26
Table Of Contents The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is returning to Oklahoma’s Hard Rock Casino Tulsa this month for Mission RunGood: Tulsa, a stop that will feature 11 ring events over six days of tournament poker action. The RGPS Tulsa stop, running Jan. 21-26, will culminate with an $800 buy-in Main Event with a $100,000 guaranteed prize pool attached. PokerNews will be on-site to live report the Main Event action in Tulsa.
Yunkyu Song Wins WPT Season 22 Player of the Year Award
Table Of Contents The World Poker Tour (WPT) has officially announced that Yunkyu Song is the Season 22 Player of the Year. With that in mind, Bin Weng is no longer the reigning champion. Weng had an unforgettable year of poker in 2023 that included a WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown title and fourth place finish at WPT Choctaw. He couldn’t replicate that success in 2024, however, leaving the door open for some other crushers to take the reins, none of whom could defeat Song.
PokerStars North America Winter Series to Include $4.5 Million in Prize Money
Table Of Contents Online poker players in the US and Canada have an exciting series to look forward to this month. The PokerStars North America Winter Series kicks off next week on Jan. 17 and runs through Feb. 3. Players in Ontario (Canada), Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania can all get in on the juicy action with at least $4.5 million in prize money being awarded across the three PokerStars North America sites.
Actor Timothée Chalamet Revealed to Be Pretty Good at Poker at Golden Globes
A-list actor Timothée Chalamet may play a poker player in 2019’s A Rainy Day in New York, but the 29-year-old also has poker chops in real life. That much was revealed during the 2025 Golden Globes, where Chalamet was nominated for Best Performance by a Male actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in the biopic A Complete Unknown. The French-American actor believably depicted the legendary folk rock musician in a biopic that documented a tumultuous cultural shift in the mid-1960s but lost out to Adrien Brody for his performance as László Tóth in The Brutalist.
Mitchell Hynam Earns Career-Best €83K in the Galway Poker Festival Main Event
Table Of Contents The Irish Poker Tour’s first event of 2025 is over. The Galway Poker Festival has crowned 18 champions, including one in the massive €700 buy-in Main Event. Over 3,000 players descended on The Galmont Hotel in Galway between January 1-6, helping to smash every guarantee the Irish Poker Tour placed on its tournaments. Some 694 players bought into the €700 Galway Poker Festival Main Event, resulting in a €418,570 prize pool.
12 Ring-Awarding Events Scheduled at WSOPC Marrakech; First Event Jan. 10
Table Of Contents The Casino de Marrakech at the luxurious Es Saadi Marrakech Resort in Morocco again plays host to the World Series of Poker International Circuit between January 10-19. During the ten-day poker extravaganza, 12 coveted WSOPC rings will be won, including one in the eagerly-anticipated WSOPC Marrakech Main Event. January 10 sees the first of 12 WSOPC ring-awarding events shuffle up and deal, the No-Limit Hold’em Opener. It features a trio of starting flights, each costing the equivalent of €400, and crowns its champion on January 12 during Day 2.
888poker MB Main Event Runner-Up Bags Prize Almost Twice the Size of the Champion
Table Of Contents The latest 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event has crowned its champion but it is not the winner who has hit the headlines. Uzbekistan’s “PokerKron” won the event for the second time in their career, which should be headline-worthy. However, “mr.salgado,” the tournament’s runner-up, banked one of the event’s largest-ever prizes despite finishing in the bridesmaid position. Some 1,040 entries were processed on Day 1, meaning the $100,000 guarantee was surpassed.
The First WSOP Circuit Event of 2025 Kicks Off At The Choctaw Durant
Table Of Contents Today is the first day of the first World Series of Poker Circuit festival of 2025. The Choctaw Durant kicked off the year in style with Day 1A of WSOPC Event #1: $250 Seniors Event at 11 a.m. today. There will be a second Day 1 flight for the Seniors event tomorrow, with the first open event kicking off at 11 a.m. on January 8. The Seniors event is the first of 18 events at the festival, each of which will award its winner a gold WSOP Circuit ring.
Police Searching for Three Masked Men Who Robbed Texas Poker Room on Christmas Eve
Three masked men are on the loose after allegedly robbing a Northern Texas poker room on Christmas Eve. The dangerous incident at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, according to police, took place at 3:45 a.m. All suspects, none of whom have been identified by name, were masked up and difficult to identify. No one was physically harmed as the incident took place while the card room was closed.
Cherish Andrews David Coleman Earn 2024 GPI Player of the Year Honors
Table Of Contents Cherish Andrews and David Coleman dominated the tournament poker world last year. As such, they’ll receive two of the most prestigious awards at the Global Poker Awards ceremony in Las Vegas. Andrews, for the second time in three years, won the GPI Female Player of the Year race. Coleman beat Jesse Lonis by the slimmest of margins to claim the GPI Player of the Year award. Han Feng Win will also receive a trophy for taking down GPI Mid-Major Player of the Year, another award Andrews nearly won but inevitably finished runner-up in a close race.
LA Poker Classic Kicking Off This Week; PokerNews to Live Report $10K Main Event
Table Of Contents The Commerce Casino in California is hosting will host more than a month of tournament action with the 2025 LA Poker Classic running Jan. 10-March 2. The series will culminate with the $10,000 buy-in LAPC Main Event beginning Feb. 22, which PokerNews will be on-site to live report. Big Guarantees in Los Angeles Action in southern California will kick off with a $400 buy-in opening event that features a massive six starting flights and a $250,000 guaranteed prize pool.
Over $4.5 Million Guaranteed at the Merit Poker Western Series (Jan 14-26)
What better way to welcome in 2025 than by heading to warmer climes and playing poker for big money? The Merit Poker Western Series gives you the opportunity to do both because the festival, held in Northern Cyprus, boasts over $4.5 million in combined guaranteed prize pools, including a $1,500,000 guaranteed Main Event. The Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia, North Cyprus, is where hundreds of poker players will descend between January 14-26 for the 2025 Merit Poker Western Series.
Zerjav Leaves Stars in His Wake En Route to New Year Series Victory
Table Of Contents The New Year Series is nearing its conclusion, and Blaz “Scarmak3r” Zerjav seems determined to finish strongly. Zerjav was one of 539 entrants in the $530 No-Limit Hold’em Progressive Knockout Sunday Warm-Up and was the last man standing after 12 hours of play. Dozens of household names navigated to the top 63 places where the regular prize pool was distributed. They included Benjamin “BC1989RF” Chalot, Audrius “Stakelis24” Stakelis, Christian “WATnlos” Rudolph, Andrey “ThePateychuk” Pateychuk, and final table bubble boy Timothy “1BigAceHole” Ulmer.
Youll Be Stunned by Vloggers 2024 Poker Profits in Limited Hours
Popular vlogger Mariano Grandoli disclosed some stunning 2024 poker results in his latest YouTube video. The poker player had a “down” year compared to 2023, however, but there’s a reason for that — he played far less poker. Still, the vlogger won about 10 times as much as the average American while “working” about one-tenth the hours. Grandoli, like his fellow vlogger Ethan “WPT123” Yau, has become a regular and fan favorite on Hustler Casino Live where he’s competed in some of the biggest livestreamed games in the US.
Failed Bluff Doesnt Stop Nick Schulman from Winning PokerGO Tour High Roller
Table Of Contents Just weeks after winning his sixth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, Nick Schulman continued his winter hot streak by taking down a $10,100 High Roller tournament at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas for $283,050. Fittingly enough, it brings Schulman his sixth PokerGO Tour (PGT) title. The event, which drew 111 entrants, kicked off the PGT Last Chance series running through Jan. 9. Schulman, who is just as comfortable on the PokerGO felt as he is in the commentary booth, defeated Brazil’s Joao Simao in heads-up play and navigated a final table that included Victoria Livschitz (3rd - $127,650), Bryce Yockey (4th - $99,900) and Aram Zobian (7th - $44,400).
Liv Boeree Donates Half a Million of Historic WSOP Score to Fight Factory Farming
Table Of Contents Liv Boeree is donating more than a half a million of her historic score at World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise to fight factory farming, the science communicator and former poker pro revealed today. Boeree, who in December finished fourth in the first-ever $25,000 buy-in Super Main Event for $2.8 million — the largest tournament score ever by a woman — wrote on X that she was “giving $560,000 away to pigs” and shared why it is a cause she is passionate about.
Stuck High Stakes Poker Player Just Starts Going All In and it Works (Until it Doesnt)
The legend of “Peter,” a loose cannon who loves to gamble, grew on Thursday during Hustler Casino Live’s first poker stream of 2025. Peter lost a bunch quickly in the $100/$100 ($100 big blind ante) game that often played even bigger. But he found a strategy to get some of it back in no time — just go all in. How to Get Unstuck in Poker Peter began the show by getting it all in with pocket aces on the flop in a $40,000 pot, but would lose to “Adi’s” king-high flush on the turn.
UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Returns to Dusk Till Dawn With a £500K Gtd Main Event
Table Of Contents Dusk Till Dawn has again partnered with online poker giant GGPoker to bring the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) to the home of British poker. The Nottingham-based venue will be full to bursting between January 18 and 27 as poker players from far and wide descend on Dusk Till Dawn to compete in several tournaments, including a £500,000 guaranteed Main Event. The £230 No-Limit Hold’em UKPC Opener raises the curtain on the 2025 UKPC on January 18.
Hungarys Andras Nemeth Banks $63K PokerStars Score to Kick Off 2025
Table Of Contents While millions of people worldwide were celebrating the start of 2025, Andras “probirs” Nemeth was busy working his way to yet another major online poker tournament victory. Nemeth was one of 149 entrants in the $2,025 No-Limit Hold’em New Year Special, part of the PokerStars New Year Series. A day later, he was the last man standing and the recipient of $62,970. Three New Year Special events began on January 1, each with buy-ins related to 2025.
Irish Poker Tour Announces First Six 2025 Stops as €300K Galway Main Event Begins
Table Of Contents The Irish Poker Tour is the latest operator to share its plans for 2025, announcing the first six stops of the year, which will take players through late June. Regulars on the tour will be delighted to learn that the tour returns to some popular haunts while also heading to a brand new destination in 2025. The tour’s partnership with Paddy Power continues, meaning players can win their way into Irish Poker Tour events online at Paddy Power Poker, and enjoy the benefits of Paddy Power’s generosity through special promotions, including last longer competitions and added money to prize pools and leaderboards.
Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander Talks Most Memorable WSOP Hand & Shares Top Poker Tips
When it comes to star power, the poker world hasn’t attracted many players more famous than actor and comedian Jason Alexander, who is most recognized as George from one of TV’s greatest comedies – Seinfeld. Alexander has been known to venture into the poker world when he’s not busy with his career. He’s competed in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event several times and is a spokesman for the free-to-play WSOP App.
Umut Ozturk Wins Back-to-Back Years to Become MSPT’s First Two-Time POY Winner
Table Of Contents The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) launched in December 2009, and since then they’ve consistently broken records across the United States. By the end of the month, they’ll hit another major milestone by crossing the $200,000,000 mark in prize money awarded! As 2024 came to a close, another big story occurred on the MSPT when Umut Ozturkwon the Season 15 (2024) Player of the Year title. In the process, he successfully defended the same title from Season 14 (2023) and became the first-ever two-time POY winner on the MSPT.
2025 GUKPT Begins With a £250K Guaranteed Main Event in Coventry
Table Of Contents The 2025 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) explodes into action on January 8 when the first of 12 scheduled stops shuffles up and deals at the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry. If the 2024 edition of GUKPT Coventry is anything to base judgment on, the 2025 version should be nothing short of huge. Traditionally, the GUKPT heads to Coventry during the UK Open and the record-breaking Goliath festivals.
The First 888poker LIVE Stop of 2025 Kicks Off in Madrid on January 12
Table Of Contents In December, 888poker lifted the lid on the schedule for its live event offerings in 2025, and the first of those stops is almost upon us. The Gran Via Casino in Madrid is finalizing preparations for the 2025 888poker LIVE Madrid festival. The venue will be packed to the rafters from January 12 through January 19 as poker players from far and wide attempt to get 2025 off to the best of starts by becoming an 888poker LIVE champion.
Top Stories of 2024 #1: GGPoker Buys the World Series of Poker
Table Of Contents PokerNews’ biggest story of 2024 is one that we still know little about and have yet to see the ramifications of. Earlier this year, a leading investment group of GGPokerbought the iconic World Series of Poker brand for half a billion dollars, marking the end of an era that began with Greg Raymer’s 2004 Main Event victory in Binion’s Horseshoe and ushering in a new period spearheaded by one of the fastest growing online poker brands.
Top Stories of 2024 #2: Poker Greats Ivey and Negreanu End Bracelet Droughts
Table Of Contents Every sport has its legends—icons who define the game and inspire generations. In soccer, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reign supreme. Michael Jordan and LeBron James tower above the rest on the basketball court. On the gridiron, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are synonymous with greatness. In poker, two names shine just as brightly: Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu. They’re the faces of the game—the players who captivate both seasoned pros and home game heroes.
Rice & Dimming Among 2024 Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza IV Series Winners
The Venetian Las Vegas, which earlier this year debuted its new 50-table, 14,000 square foot poker room (the largest on the Las Vegas Strip), just wrapped up its latest DeepStack Extravagana IV, which ran from November 27 through December 24. Through 62 events, the festival catered to a combined 9,895 entries and awarded $4,289,045 in prize money (not including satellites). They also forked over $14,850 in overlays. One big winner from the series was Jonathan Dimmig, who took down Event #30: $600 PLO Bounty for $4,941.
Top Stories of 2024 #3: Botting Continues to Concern Poker Community
Table Of Contents We learned in 2024 that not only are bots still a problem at online poker sites, especially the unregulated ones, but they’re becoming an even bigger problem than in the past. Online poker is a great platform for learning how to play poker, playing poker for a living, or playing recreationally. But players should be aware that bots and real-time assistance (RTA) use aren’t just going to magically disappear.
Remembering Those Poker Players and Personalities Who Passed Away in 2024
Table Of Contents The New Year is not only an opportunity for poker players to look ahead, perhaps setting new resolutions and goals, but also a chance to look back at the year gone by. In 2024, that entails remembering those poker players, industry members, and personalities who unfortunately passed on. Here’s a look at some of those we lost over the past year. Founding Tiltboy Member Perry Friedman Passes Away Perry Friedman, one of the most colorful characters during the “Poker Boom,” passed away in January from pancreatic cancer at the age of 55.
Poker Pro Files Lawsuit Against Phil Nagy ACR Poker Over Breach of Contract
Phil Nagy, ACR Poker’s head boss, reportedly told Scott Ball to “sue me” over a financial dispute, and that’s exactly what occurred just before Christmas. The poker pro filed a lawsuit in a San Diego Superior Court on Dec. 23 over a breach of contract against Nagy, ACR (formerly Americas Cardroom), International Processing Services, and Foozle Ventures. Ball’s talent agency, End Game Talent, LLC, was hired by ACR to arrange streamers to promote the poker site, many of whom reported they were never paid, including Ludwig Ahgren.
Top Stories of 2024 #4: Kristen Foxen Shines on Poker’s Biggest Stage
Table Of Contents Throughout the history of modern poker, women have shattered expectations, dominated tables, and built legacies. From Annette Obrestad conquering online games as a teenager to Vanessa Selbst reaching world number one in 2014, women have played pivotal roles in poker’s evolution. Names like Maria Ho, Liv Boeree, and Gaelle Baumann highlight the depth of female talent that has enriched the game. In 2024, no name shone brighter than Kristen Foxen.
Online Poker Pro Craig Bergeron Suspected in Detroit Fatal Shooting
Detroit police suspect poker pro Craig Bergeron shot and killed a man in his 30s Monday night and then fled the scene in a white SUV. The alleged killer, 34, was apprehended and arrested Tuesday evening. He was booked in the Wayne County Jail and will likely face a murder charge. Brief Details About Poker Player’s Alleged Crime Bergeron, according to a press release from the Detroit Police Department, is suspected to have fatally shot Tommy “Mike” Ireland, 37, on Detroit’s east side.
Top Stories of 2024 #5: WPT Creates Something Special with $5 Million Freeroll
Table Of Contents Since the inception of the World Poker Tour World Championships (WPTWC) in 2022, the WPT has consistently ensured that each edition of its flagship festival offers something extraordinary to promote the game and give back to the community that has made the WPT one of the most recognizable brands in all of poker. The inaugural WPTWC set a new standard by featuring a $15 million guarantee on its $10,400 WPT World Championship—the largest guaranteed prize pool in live poker history at the time.
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Web: https://lanottedegliassi.com/ 14 - 24 June 2025 Albania La Notte Degli Assi - One Plus One, Tirana (33) 2 - 7 August 2025 Cyprus Dolce Vita Series, Kyrenia (74) 11 September 2025 Switzerland La Notte Degli Assi, Mendrisio (13) Tournament Spotlight 23 May -2 Jun 2025 Slovakia World Poker Tour - WPT Slovakia Passport to the World Championship, Šamorín 26 May -2 Jun 2025 Slovakia Spring Polish Poker Cup, Bratislava 26 May -2 Jun 2025 Czech Republic $ZTO$ ART, Rozvadov 27 May -1 Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 27 May -1 Jun 2025 England UK Poker League by 888poker - Reading, Reading 28 May -3 Jun 2025 Italy IPS €500k GTD, Sanremo 28 May -9 Jun 2025 Belgium PokerStars Open Namur, Namur 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 10 - 15Jun 2025 France Unibet Deepstack Open - UDSO Lyon, Lyon 10 - 15Jun 2025 England Beer Poker Tour: London, London 12 - 15Jun 2025 Estonia No Filter Poker Series Tallinn 2025, Tallinn 13 - 16Jun 2025 Cyprus Onyx High Roller Weekend, Kyrenia 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.
4 - 9 May 2025 South Korea Red Dragon Poker Tour - RDPT Jeju 2025, Jeju (39) Tournament Spotlight 23 May -2 Jun 2025 Slovakia World Poker Tour - WPT Slovakia Passport to the World Championship, Šamorín 26 May -2 Jun 2025 Slovakia Spring Polish Poker Cup, Bratislava 26 May -2 Jun 2025 Czech Republic $ZTO$ ART, Rozvadov 27 May -1 Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 27 May -1 Jun 2025 England UK Poker League by 888poker - Reading, Reading 28 May -3 Jun 2025 Italy IPS €500k GTD, Sanremo 28 May -9 Jun 2025 Belgium PokerStars Open Namur, Namur 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 10 - 15Jun 2025 France Unibet Deepstack Open - UDSO Lyon, Lyon 10 - 15Jun 2025 England Beer Poker Tour: London, London 12 - 15Jun 2025 Estonia No Filter Poker Series Tallinn 2025, Tallinn 13 - 16Jun 2025 Cyprus Onyx High Roller Weekend, Kyrenia 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.
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Tournament Spotlight 23 May -2 Jun 2025 Slovakia World Poker Tour - WPT Slovakia Passport to the World Championship, Šamorín 26 May -2 Jun 2025 Slovakia Spring Polish Poker Cup, Bratislava 26 May -2 Jun 2025 Czech Republic $ZTO$ ART, Rozvadov 27 May -1 Jun 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 27 May -1 Jun 2025 England UK Poker League by 888poker - Reading, Reading 28 May -3 Jun 2025 Italy IPS €500k GTD, Sanremo 28 May -9 Jun 2025 Belgium PokerStars Open Namur, Namur 6 - 16Jun 2025 Czech Republic The Festival in Rozvadov, Rozvadov 10 - 15Jun 2025 France Unibet Deepstack Open - UDSO Lyon, Lyon 10 - 15Jun 2025 England Beer Poker Tour: London, London 12 - 15Jun 2025 Estonia No Filter Poker Series Tallinn 2025, Tallinn 13 - 16Jun 2025 Cyprus Onyx High Roller Weekend, Kyrenia 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.
Eastern Poker Open Returns with $34000 Championship
Table Of Contents If you’re looking for a poker event that mixes great competition with a local touch and the chance to give back, the Eastern Poker Open is the place to be. Hosted by the Eastern Poker Tour, the event will return from April 3-6, 2025, at the Doubletree by Hilton Boston Milford. And this year, it’s bigger, better, and ready to raise the stakes. A Celebration of Community and Poker The tour is celebrating its 34th season, and they’re doing it in a big way.
Who Comes Out On Top in PokerNews Bracket Challenge? Predict Your Own!
Table Of Contents March’s NCAA Tournament—one of the most watched and bet-on sporting events in the world—tipped off this week. Basketball fans have been sent into madness, filling out their brackets, hoping to predict the next national champion. But here at PokerNews, we’re wanting you to fill out a different kind of bracket. We’ve traded college hoops for high-stakes head-to-head battles, crafting a 64-player heads-up no-limit hold’em tournament based on The Hendon Mob earnings.
$350K Gtd Sunday Storm Arrives at PokerStars on March 23
Table Of Contents With clocks springing forward for many countries this weekend, marking the start of summertime, it’s quite ironic that a major storm is about to hit the online poker landscape. However, you will be pleased to know that this particular storm is bringing a $350,000 guaranteed prize pool ashore instead of dark clouds and turbulent weather. The 14th Anniversary Edition of the Sunday Storm explodes into action at 6:05 p.
Only Four Days Until the $100K ChampionChip Games Main Event at 888poker
Table Of Contents Imagine playing for a share of a guaranteed $100,000 for only a $25 investment. It would be cool, right? If you agree, you must head to 888poker and get involved in the online poker giant’s ChampionChip Mystery Bounty Main Event, where $100,000 is guaranteed to be won, including a $10,000 jackpot bounty payment. The Mystery Bounty Main Event is in full swing, with several flights already in the bag.
DOJ Requests More Time to Indict Michigan Poker Player in FBI Fraud Case
The US Department of Justice asked for a deadline extension for the indictment against George Janssen, a Michigan poker player who last month was accused of fraud by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). On Feb. 25, the FBI filed a complaint in the US District Court Eastern District of Michigan accusing Janssen of running a multi-million dollar auto loan scheme. Ordinarily, prosecutors must file an indictment within 30 days of when the defendant was arrested (Feb.
Shawn Daniels Wins WPT Rolling Thunder for $257600
Table Of Contents There’s a new member of the WPT Champions Club after California poker pro Shawn Daniels defeated Harvey Castro on Wednesday to win $257,600 and the World Poker Tour (WPT) Rolling Thunder title. The $3,500 buy-in no-limit hold’em tournament, which attracted 404 entrants, played down to just six on Tuesday. Those still standing returned to action a day later at the Thunder Valley Poker Room in Northern California for the final table, which was livestreamed on the WPT’s YouTube channel.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.