Twenty-two years after his last bracelet, four-time WSOP winner and 1996 Main Event champion Huck Seed is in pole position to triumph once again on poker’s grandest stage. Seed currently leads the $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better event, heads-up against Slovenian standout Blaz Zerjav. Zerjav has already turned heads this summer with a breakout win in the $25,000 High Roller 6-Handed, and now finds himself with a shot at a second bracelet.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Millionaire Maker champion will collect the $1 million bonus check from ClubWPT Gold regardless of the WSOP’s ruling on the alleged chip-dumping scandal, PokerNews confirmed. Jesse Yaginuma overcame a 9-1 chip deficit to James Carroll during heads-up play in the $1,500 buy-in tournament to win the $1,255,180 first-place prize, a payout that is currently in limbo due to an open investigation into the matter. Carroll’s $1,012,320 second-place cash also remains uncertain.

There’s been no shortage of emotional moments at the World Series of Poker in recent years. Chris Brewer fought back tears after conquering the $250,000 Super High Roller in 2023, while Daniel Negreanu also let out the waterworks after ending an 11-year bracelet drought with his 2024 Poker Players Championship triumph. But 2025’s most heartfelt bracelet moment may belong to Philip Sternheimer. The former partner at investment giant Hellman & Friedman broke down after completing a 13-year chase for WSOP gold by taking down the $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship, good for $763,087.

Table Of Contents Keith Littlewood is the man to catch in the race for a £40,000 sponsorship package as the 2025 National Poker League (NPL) moves past the halfway stage. Littlewood tops the leaderboard going into July, holding a narrow advantage over Dale Wilson in second place. Throughout 2025, players earn valuable NPL points by finishing in the money in Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT), Grosvenor 25/50, Mini Fest, UK Open, Goliath, Behemoth, and 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) tournaments, plus select Grosvenor Poker online events.

There is only one week until the $1 million guaranteed Jet Set Season Finale at PokerStars, but before then, there’s the not-so-small matter of the Jet Set Cruise on June 29 at 6:05 p.m. BST. The Jet Set Cruise is the perfect way to warm up for the series’ grand finale. The two-day tournament comes with a $500,000 guarantee on its prize pool despite only costing $75 to enter, less if you satellite in; more on those satties later.

Table Of Contents Another day of 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) action is done and dusted at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Two events concluded and awarded their bracelets, while another seven were in play at some point, including the $50,000 Poker Players Championship that was stacked to the brim with household names and legitimate poker superstars. The first bracelet went to Andjelko Andrejevic, who took down Event #62: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em 6-Handed for $855,515 and his maiden piece of WSOP gold.

Table Of Contents The Korea Poker Cup has wrapped up with twenty-six champions crowned at the Landing Casino on the stunning Jeju Island in South Korea. The ₩1.36 billion (approx. $1 million) guaranteed series ran from June 17–23 and once again delivered big, drawing thousands of players to South Korea for one of the fastest-growing events on the international poker calendar. Among the standout moments, Taiwan’s Lin Chung-Tang captured his first Main Event title, beating a record-breaking field that smashed the guarantee.

Table Of Contents Victory belonged to Brazil in Event #65: $1,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold’em at the 2025 World Series of Poker, where Kelvin Kerber and Peter Patricio outlasted a field of 1,373 teams to capture their first WSOP gold bracelets and the $184,780 top prize. It was a dream come true for the longtime friends, one that had been 14 years in the making. Friends since their early days grinding under the same stable, Kerber and Patricio combined their talents in perfect sync, relying on instinct, rhythm, and trust.

Table Of Contents In what is deemed one of the hardest events to win on the summer schedule at the World Series of Poker, long-time poker pro Andjelko Andrejevic claimed his first gold bracelet in Event #62: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em. Andrejevic came through a field of 1,168 entries, including a very brief heads-up match with Adrien Delmas, to reign victorious and pocket a healthy $855,515. Coming into the day as the short stack, Andrejevic went on to win eight all-in showdowns throughout the final day, without dropping any along the way.

Daniel Negreanu will not defend his $50,000 Poker Players Championship crown after being knocked out of the event by none other than Phil Hellmuth. Negreanu, who ended a decade-long bracelet drought when he won last year’s event for $1,178,703, would see his tournament end on Day 3 this year, after the seventeen-time bracelet winner Hellmuth made a Queen-high flush to send Kid Poker to the rail. The Poker Players Championship, one of the summer’s marquee events, is widely regarded as the ultimate mixed-game test.

When 1,373 teams of two showed up to the Paris Ballroom on Tuesday, June 24 for Day 1 of Event #65: $1,000 Tag Team, one of the most notable faces on the rail was none other than high-stakes cash game player Alan Keating. Keating was there to cheer on his teammate, Cody Daniels, whose story captured the hearts of the poker world after he played in the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event while battling a terminal illness—ultimately finishing 635th for $30,000.

After drawing 3,338 entries, Event #64: $1,000 Super Seniors is down to just 134 players as Day 3 got underway at 11:00 a.m. local time—featuring a pair of poker legends still in contention. Three-time bracelet winner and 2003 WSOP Main Event runner-up Sammy Farha enters the day 70th in chips, hoping to add to his storied career. But leading the pack is another iconic figure, Marcel Luske, who tops the leaderboard as the field battles toward a champion.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has not handed out the bracelet to Jesse Yaginuma for winning the $1,500 Millionaire Maker event on Wednesday due to an investigation into potential chip dumping during heads-up play. Yaginuma, after beating out a field of 11,996 entrants, was set to receive a $1,255,180 first-place prize and another $1 million in a promotion from ClubWPT Gold. But the poker community began questioning the legitimacy of the heads-up match against James Carroll, who lost a 10-1 chip advantage.

Table Of Contents Another day of 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) action is in the bag, and the lights of the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas’ tournament areas are switched off, at least for a few hours. Didn’t have time to read our live updates, or just fancy a recap of the action? You’ve come to the right place. Two events awarded their precious bracelets on Day 30 of the series.

Table Of Contents Dan Cates in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship. Adam Friedman in the $10,000 Dealer’s Choice. And now, Aaron Cummings in Event #63: $1,500 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw. Going back-to-back in the same event is an incredible feat, with Cummings winning his second bracelet after topping a 635-player field to win $157,172. He defeated Travis Erdman heads-up after the pair vied for the chip lead throughout the final table, with Erdman settling for second place and $104,739.

Table Of Contents After five action-packed days and a staggering 11,996 entries, Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker at the 2025 World Series of Poker has crowned its newest champion. Jesse Yaginuma battled through one of the summer’s biggest fields to capture the $1,255,180 top prize and his first live WSOP gold bracelet, adding to his trio of online titles. The Maryland native came into the final day second in chips and stayed composed throughout a high-pressure finale that featured the likes of Josh Reichard and Jonah Labranche.

The second $1 million bonus winner from ClubWPT Gold occurred at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) on Wednesday, and it had many within the poker community making collusion accusations. Jesse Yaginuma pulled off a wild comeback during heads-up play against James Carroll in Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker. He won the gold bracelet and the $1,255,180 first-place prize. But he also received an extra $1 million from ClubWPT Gold after he’d won a Gold Rush ticket contest from the sweeps coin poker site.

Table Of Contents Golden Nugget pulled the plug on a $1,200 buy-in, $1 million guarantee after the Grand Poker Series tournament had already begun Wednesday morning. The Las Vegas card room would inevitably cancel the tournament and refund all players after receiving criticism from those who’d entered and expected to be playing for a seven-figure prize pool. PokerNews spoke with the poker room’s Director of Poker Operations, Joel Garcia, and a player who entered the tournament, David Mcconachie, to find out what happened.

Table Of Contents Day 29 of the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas was the perfect day for you if you’re the kind of person who loves seeing your fellow players win WSOP bracelets. Three players became WSOP champions for the first time, helping themselves to big cash prizes, a place in poker’s history books, and that all-important bracelet. Sebastiaan de Jonge of the Netherlands took down Event #59: $1,000 Battle of the Ages for $335,390 and the first bracelet of his career.

Table Of Contents Kerryjane Craigie, PokerStars Ambassador and Director of Poker at the Hippodrome Casino, is fired up for a summer of record-breaking poker and game-changing moments for women in the game. From the bright lights of Vegas to the excitement building for the Women’s Summer Festival in London this August, she’s on a mission: grow the game, build community, and inspire more women to take their shot. I’m buzzing with excitement!

Table Of Contents Event #61: $500 No-Limit Holdem Freezeout at the 2025 World Series of Poker has concluded here at The Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The event attracted a massive field of 5,082 runners, generating a total prize pool of $2,109,030 with $229,628 being awarded to the champion. A total of 211 players bagged up from Day 1 of the tournament to fight it out in Day 2 for the title and take home the coveted WSOP bracelet along with the first-place prize.

Table Of Contents Event #60: $3,000 Limit Hold’em (6-Handed) has officially concluded at the 2025 World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, where Moshe Gavrieli achieved his dream of becoming a WSOP champion. After a strong and consistent showing at the final table, Gavrieli secured his first WSOP gold bracelet and the top payout of $200,303. The tournament drew 343 entries, generating a $915,810 prize pool, with only 11 players surviving to Day 3.

Table Of Contents A new event to the schedule, Event #59: $1,000 Battle of the Ages at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw a staggering 3,074 entrants, generating a huge prize pool of $2,815,784. In the end, it was Sebastiaan de Jonge left standing to claim the first-place prize of $335,390. Alongside the enormous sum of money amassed to compete for, there was something else at play: generational bragging rights.

Table Of Contents Brad Owen, one of poker’s most popular vloggers and a WPT Global Ambassador, has officially taken his shot in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship (PPC) at the 2025 World Series of Poker. The Californian, who boasts over 780,000 YouTube subscribers, joined the star-studded Day 1 field in Level 2, around 5:30 p.m. local time. Not only is this the joint largest buy-in of his career, but it also marks his debut in what many consider the second most prestigious tournament on the WSOP schedule.

Every poker player dreams about one day competing in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, the most prestigious tournament in all of poker. The $10,000 entry fee, however, prevents some from living out that dream. But the 2006 winner, Jamie Gold, along with MyStandard and BBO Poker Table, is giving away a seat in this year’s world championship event. MyStandard is a Web3 talent platform that puts you in control of your data and rewards you for your skills.

Table Of Contents Late last year, Jason Koon wrote a note not only to himself, but also suggested “maybe some of you need to read it too.” The message was clear, don’t let darkness and self-loathing control your life. Instead, be kind to yourself and keeping moving forward. It was philosophical, but it wasn’t just lip service. For anyone who knows him, Koon lives it every day, not only as one of the world’s best poker players, but as a devoted husband and father.

Table Of Contents The PokerStars Jet Set Season is in full swing, and Hungarian grinder “PatGarrett01” is having a whale of a time. Not only did they emerge victoriously from the $109 Super Sunday, a $750,000 guaranteed mystery bounty event, and win its $45,535 top prize, but they also opened the jackpot bounty envelope. Its contents? A cool $75,000. The tournament saw 7,134 entries processed, leaving a $36,600 overlay on the $750,000 guarantee.

Table Of Contents Denmark has an 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event champion, and that person goes by the alias “otteotteotte.” The Dane topped a field of 948 entrants to walk away with $9,159 of the $100,000 guaranteed prize pool. Day 1 saw the field trimmed to the eight-handed final table. 888poker ambassador Ian “Simpioni” Simpson put together a deep run, which ended in a 91st-place finish worth $171, including bounties.

Table Of Contents PokerNews is here with your daily recap of the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) from the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. June 23 was the 28th day of the 2025 WSOP, and it was another busy day in “Sin City.” Robert Wells became a WSOP champion for the first time after taking down Event #58: Nine Game Mix. Wells found himself heads-up against Thomas Taylor, and he came out on top after an epic heads-up battle that spilled over until the early hours of the morning.

Table Of Contents Robert Wells has not had a long career at the World Series of Poker, but he knows what it feels like to fall short at the last hurdle. No longer is that the case for the Welshman, who has just laid claim to his first WSOP Bracelet. After two second-place finishes in 2024, Wells joined the elite bracelet winners club after a career-best payout. A total of 409 entries were tallied for Event #58: $3,000 Nine Game Mix.

Table Of Contents Week 4 of the Wynn Summer Classic delivered in style once again, with Jesse Lonis the headline act after winning the first summer classic in the $25K High Roller, besting a field littered with talent. Elsewhere, there were big scores for familiar names like WSOP Europe bracelet winner Max Neugebauer, some fairytale giant-killing stories, and plenty of big bounty drama to keep the excitement rolling. Catch up on all the week’s action below…

Jane Hitchcock (born November 24, 1946), an accomplished New York Times-bestselling mystery novelist and avid poker player, has passed away at the age of 78. The cause of death is currently unknown. A well-known player at East Coast stops such as Maryland Live! and MGM National Harbor, Hitchcock had $289,471 in lifetime tournament earnings dating back to 2013, according to the Hendon Mob. That included a career-high $57,645 for finishing second in the 2022 Venetian DeepStack Championship Series Event #103: $800 NLH Monster Stack.

Table Of Contents A high-stakes poker night at JokerStars Poker Room in Houston was marred by scandal this past Sunday, as three players, including a former club employee, were caught executing a sophisticated cheating operation using RFID technology and a concealed card reader. The trio—Carlito, along with two guests he personally invited, Marcelo and Ivan—were identified after a security review exposed their coordinated scheme. According to club owner Jerry Yen, the footage prompted General Manager Jason Marshall to confront Carlito directly about the incident.

Table Of Contents Get ready for a night of poker, fun, and free merch! PokerNews is excited to invite our readers, partners, and ambassadors to an exclusive Meetup Cash Game at the stunning new Planet Hollywood Poker Room on the Las Vegas Strip. The PokerNews Meetup Cash Game will take place on Friday, June 27, starting at 8:00 p.m. and running until late. The event will be held at the brand-new Planet Hollywood Poker Room, located on the second floor of the casino.

Table Of Contents June is Pride Month. Dedicated to celebrating and commemorating LGBTQ+ pride, Pride Month is over 50 years old and originated after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests that took place in 1969. PokerNews is again publishing a series of articles to mark Pride Month, showcasing the role LGBTQ+ individuals play in our industry and the discrimination they have faced. They will also highlight what they feel can be done to foster greater inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community in poker.

Hustler Casino Live delivered drama again this week with surely one of the weirdest poker hands of 2025. Playing for a $120K+ pot, cash game regular Pipi Huang sparked chaos after breaking one of poker’s biggest rules by showing his hand to fellow player Jae Cusick while opponent Chang “Jack” Lee was still to act. The confusion erupted when Huang and Cusick apparently forgot a side pot was still active between Cusick and Lee in the $100/200/400 No Limit Hold’em cash game.