Dan Bilzerian on Indicted Lawyer: Never Met Anyone w/ Less Respect for Money

Table Of Contents Years before he was federally indicted on tax evasion charges related to millions in poker winnings, Tom Goldstein’s high-stakes poker and gambling escapades were documented in Dan Bilzerian’s 2021 autobiography The Setup. The social media playboy, whose dad and former company are facing some legal issues stemming from his cannabis business, and the esteemed private attorney were longtime friends who met playing poker and later raced around a Las Vegas racetrack in luxury sports cars as part of a $385,000 prop bet.

Scandals Aside This Poker Story Proves the Game Still Has a Soul

Table Of Contents Poker has always had its fair share of colorful and sometimes questionable characters. When big money is on the table, it’s no surprise that a few shady figures might pull up a chair. Just look at the recent headlines: Lenard “Lucky” Adams facing allegations of scamming poker players or the indictment of Tom Goldstein—Al Gore’s former lawyer—who stands accused of dodging taxes by funnelling law firm fees into his personal account to cover poker debts.

MSPT Firekeepers Champ Kevin Oswald Passes Away at Age 51

The Michigan poker community received sad news over the weekend that Kevin Oswald passed away on January 18 at the age of 51. His cause of death is unknown at this time. Oswald only had one cash listed on his profile on The Hendon Mob, but it was a big one for $234,422. That came back in May 2024 when he topped a massive field of 2,717 entries to win the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Firekeepers $1,110 Main Event.

The New PartyPoker Tour Set to Hit the United Kingdom From April

Table Of Contents PartyPoker last ran a live event in November 2023 when The Irish Poker Festival MILLIONS took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin. PokerNews is delighted to report that the popular online poker room is starting a new live tour, The PartyPoker Tour, with the first of five scheduled events coming in April. The inaugural PartyPoker Tour kicks off on April 19 at Aspers Casino in London before heading to Manchester235 Casino from June 17, then north of the border to Alea Casino in Glasgow from August 12.

Do Riches Await You at The Hendon Mob Winter Championship?

Table Of Contents The Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) is set to launch its 2025 poker season with the return to Grand Casino Liechtenstein for the second Annual THM Winter Championship. Running from February 5-9, this festival hosts five trophy events, an estimated CHF150,000 in prize pools (approx. $164,645), and the first chance of the year to win a THMC Cape Town Million package. With the hosts nestled by the Alps, the THM Winter Championship offers players the chance to mix their love of winter sports with their passion for the game.

888poker Ambassador Aaron Barone Finishes Second in XL Winter Series SHR

Table Of Contents The XL Winter Series exploded into action at 888poker over the weekend and one of 888poker’s ambassadors almost came away with a victory on the opening night. Aaron “abarone86” Barone was one of 39 entries in the $1,050 Super High Roller Special. When the dust settled, Barone had fallen at the final hurdle and banked $8,920, narrowly missing out on glory. Only seven of the field received a return on their initial investment, with Mexico’s “NUBIER” reaching the eight-handed final table but busting in eighth place, popping the money bubble.

Jonathan Proudfoot Takes Down the PokerStars Titan Event for $91K

Table Of Contents The $5,200 Titans Event at PokerStars is one of the toughest online poker tournaments. The high buy-in attracts elite-level grinders from far and wide, so coming out on top comes with a substantial top prize and plenty of kudos from the champion’s peers. The latest Titans Event drew in 59 entries, who built a $295,000 prize pool. $91,663 of that sum is nestled in the PokerStars account of Jonathan “Proudflop” Proudfoot, who defeated Austrian star “Phemo” heads-up to capture the title.

Recreational Player has a Horrific Session on High Stakes Poker

Table Of Contents Justin Gavri had a night to forget on the second High Stakes Poker episode of Season 14, a show that was released on PokerGO Monday night. The recreational high roller who ran into a number of brutal situations during Season 13 fell victim to multiple six-figure coolers in the latest episode. He wasn’t the only player at the table as he was joined in the $200/$400 no-limit hold’em game by the same opponents as last week.

Francis Anderson Claims Venetian DeepStack NYE Title; Carson Richards Wins MSPT

Table Of Contents The 2024 DeepStack Extravaganza NYE series ran at Venetian Las Vegas from Dec. 25, 2024, into the new year through January 12, 2025. During that time there were 35 numbered events that catered to a combined 4,068 entrants and awarded $1,471,180 in prize money not including satellites. Among those to claim titles were Shawn Murphy (Event #3: $600 NLH Monster Bounty for $7,676), Iaron Lightbourne (Event #9: $600 NLH Monster Stack for $12,999), Chiori Gannon (Event #25: $400 NLH Seniors for $12,362), Allison Desouza (Event #27: $300 NLH Mosnter Stack for $22,971), and Gary Bolden (Event #30: $200 NLH Bounty for $2,573).

Sergei Varnaev Gets His Breakout Moment in Merit Western High Roller

Table Of Contents After being branded as the bubble boy of the Warm Up event earlier in this series, Sergei Varnaev raised himself from the dust of the desert to claim the coveted title of the 2025 Merit Poker Western Series $5,300 High Roller. In true Wild West fashion, Varnaev rode through a battlefield of 174 players inside the luxurious Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino. The event boasted a guaranteed prize pool of $800,400, and it was Varnaev who showed the most grit and determination throughout to be able to lift the trophy and earn a career-best score of $200,000, proving that redemption is sweeter than gold.

Justin Tsui Tops Record-Breaking WSOPC Marrakech Main Event

Table Of Contents In 2024, Max Deveson played until the early hours of the morning to win the World Series of Poker Circuit Marrakech Main Event. This year, Justin Tsui didn’t even wait until midnight to be crowned the 2025 winner. Out of a record-breaking field of 1,523 entries, which generated a total prize pool of 19,421,500 MAD (approximately €1,877,955), Tsui navigated his way to the top, claiming his first WSOPC ring and a career-best cash prize of 2,700,000 MAD.

Double Delight for Stefan Lazar Who Claims GUKPT Coventry Main and Side Event Titles

Table Of Contents The 2025 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) exploded into action in Coventry during the past week, with bumper crowds seen in most of the events. Stefan Lazar will forever look back fondly on this opening leg, not least because he came out on top in two events, including the massive Main Event. Lazar had a shade under $10,500 in recorded live tournament winnings before GUKPT Coventry, with £1,020 being his largest haul.

Ian Simpson Keeps the 888poker Live Madrid Main Event Title in the Family

Table Of Contents As soon as the last card of a marathon final table was dealt, the emotions started pouring out for Ian Simpson. Simpson burst onto the poker scene when he won the Irish Open Main Event in 2013. Since then, he’s been a popular streamer who’s amassed thousands of followers and more than $1.2 million in career earnings. In May 2022, he decided to join the 888poker team as an Ambassador, representing the brand at live events around the world.

Georgios Skarparis Rides Into the Sunset Merit Western Warm Up Win

Table Of Contents After a swift and commanding performance, Georgios Skarparis has secured the $2,200 Warm Up title at the 2025 Merit Poker Western Series. In a day that spanned just five levels inside the iconic Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino, Skarparis took the reins early and never let go, eliminating four of the final table opponents on his way to victory. The Cypriot cowboy rode off with the $180,200 top prize after striking a three-way deal with Konstantin Kvashin and Danielle Noja, who both locked up significant payouts.

Indicted Lawyer Won $50 Million in Heads-Up Poker Matches

Table Of Contents As one of the most established and respected private lawyers in the country, Tom Goldstein spent much of the past decade appearing before the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) and writing for a prominent legal blog that he co-founded. In the same time period, Goldstein played in “ultra-high-stakes” heads-up poker matches from Beverly Hills to Asia, beating three players out of a combined $50 million and later ending up down over $14 million.

Is Lock Pokers Former CEO On The Hook For Paying $2.2 Million in Damages?

Table Of Contents Do you remember the online poker room Lock Poker and how it shut down, owing millions of dollars to players in the form of unsettled withdrawal requests? While the millions of dollars are still missing and unlikely to be returned, court documents suggest that the founder and CEO of Lock Poker finds herself on the hook for over $2.2 million in damages caused as a result of Lock’s parent company going bankrupt.

Leon Tsoukernik Awakens from 40 Hour Coma; Outlook Remains Uncertain

Table Of Contents Businessman and former King’s Resort owner Leon Tsoukernik awoke from a coma after collapsing at his residence in Chodová Planá, Czechia, earlier this week. Tsoukernik, 51, was hospitalized in critical condition on Monday following what has been reported as an overdose involving the sedative propofol, the same drug that killed pop star Michael Jackson. But after 40 hours in a coma, Tsoukernik woke up. “I just received word that Leon was able to wake up,” a confidential source from the businessman’s inner circle told Blesk.

Irish Poker Tour Heads to Charleville for the 2025 Munster Poker Festival

Table Of Contents The Charleville Park Hotel in County Cork is where the poker action is at from January 24-26 because the Irish Poker Tour is in town for the weekend. The hotel hosts the 2025 edition of the Munster Poker Festival, which features a €200 buy-in Main Event with a €70,000 guaranteed prize pool. The inaugural Munster Poker Festival ran in June 2022 at The Firgrove Hotel in Mitchelstown. Back then, the Irish Poker Tour was still in its infancy, and the festival featured a trio of events: a €150 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, a €250 Munster Poker Cup, and a €100 NLHE side event.

Irish Poker Tour Heads to Charleville for the 2025 Monster Poker Festival

Table Of Contents The Charleville Park Hotel in County Cork is where the poker action is at from January 24-26 because the Irish Poker Tour is in town for the weekend. The hotel hosts the 2025 edition of the Munster Poker Festival, which features a €200 buy-in Main Event with a €70,000 guaranteed prize pool. The inaugural Munster Poker Festival ran in June 2022 at The Firgrove Hotel in Mitchelstown. Back then, the Irish Poker Tour was still in its infancy, and the festival featured a trio of events: a €150 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, a €250 Munster Poker Cup, and a €100 NLHE side event.

Top SCOTUS Lawyer Indicted for Allegedly Hiding Millions in Poker Winnings Debts

A top US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) attorney was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury for reportedly failing to report millions in poker winnings and diverting legal fees to pay for his personal poker debts. Tom Goldstein, who according to CNBC has appeared before the Supreme Court “more times than nearly any other attorney in private practice in modern times,” was charged in Maryland with tax evasion, falsifying tax returns, failing to pay taxes, and making false statements to two separate mortgage lenders.

WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica Confirms $1.1m In Guarantees

Table Of Contents The Horseshoe Tunica is set to host another round of World Series of Poker Circuit events this January. The WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica kicks off on January 23 and will run for 11 days, closing out on February 3. Those 11 days feature 18 ring events as well as daily side events and satellites. Players will compete for WSOPC gold and at least $1.1 million in guaranteed prize pools, including the $500,000 that is guaranteed for the $1,700 Main Event alone.

£250000 Guaranteed in the 2025 GUKPT Manchester Main Event

Table Of Contents It is not a great time to be a fan of either of the Manchester-based Premier League clubs right now. Manchester City are a shadow of their former selves, while city neighbors Manchester United are hilariously 15th place in the table. Poker players from Manchester, however, are in a great spot because the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) heads to the Grosvenor Casino Bury New Road from January 29 for the 2025 edition of GUKPT Manchester.

888pokers First Online Festival of 2025 Features $1M GTD Mystery Bounty Main Event

Table Of Contents January is kicking off with some exciting firsts of the year for 888poker! The team is already making moves with the start of the 888poker LIVE Madrid Festival, while the 888poker UKPL Portsmouth event is set to shuffle up and deal on January 21. And if that’s not enough, tomorrow marks the start of the XL Winter Series, the platform’s inaugural major online tournament series of the year.

Poker Pro w/ Violent Criminal History Accused of Scamming Poker Players

Table Of Contents A professional poker player with a violent criminal history is now being accused of scamming poker players from Las Vegas to Florida. Lenard Adams, aka “Lucky” in the poker world and the “Sweetheart Swindler” to police, was charged in 2017 with rape, fraud, intimidation, kidnapping, and theft in Indiana, according to CBS Chicago. He was alleged to have told women he was a neurosurgeon looking to buy children gifts for charity.

Ponakovs Wins $321K and Denies Lefrancois GGPoker GGMillion$ Title

Table Of Contents Dozens of the world’s top online poker players descended on GGPoker over the weekend and bought into the GGMillion$ High Rollers event. Some 158 entries of $10,300 created a $1,580,000 prize pool that the top 20 finishers shared, and it was Aleksejs Ponakovs who came out on top, leaving a trail of superstars in his wake. A min-cash weighed in at $20,980, with the likes of Barak Wisbrod and Leon Sturm helping themselves to that particular sum.

Empowering Women in Poker: Kerryjane Craigie’s Vision for 2025

Table Of Contents Kerryjane Craigie, PokerStars Ambassador and Director of Poker at the Hippodrome Casino, is embracing 2025 with a fresh outlook and exciting opportunities. Starting the year on a high note, she shares her enthusiasm for upcoming events, and celebrates the incredible milestones achieved by women in poker. Craigie reflects on the achievements of 2024 and looks ahead to making an even greater impact in the year to come. In this blog, she delves into her goals for 2025, upcoming events, and the continued mission to build a welcoming and vibrant poker community for all.

Does Daniel Negreanus Podcast Guest Have Proof OJ Simpson was Innocent of Murder?

Table Of Contents The real court system, not the Court of Public Opinion, was correct in finding football star Orenthal James “OJ” Simpson, who died last year, not-guilty of murder in 1995, so says a guest on the Mania Podcast, hosted by Daniel Negreanu and Amanda Negreanu. Alex Tomé, a friend of Mrs. Negreanu since childhood, has researched the double murder case that was dubbed “The Trial of the Century” for over 20 years.

Pamela Belote Sets New Womens Record For Most WSOP Circuit Rings Won

Table Of Contents Pamela Belote set a new record for the World Series of Poker Circuit with her victory in the Ladies Event on Sunday. Belote previously held seven WSOPC rings and the women’s joint record for most rings along with La Sengphet. With her win on Sunday, Belote now stands alone with eight rings, more than any other female player. Belote is a regular on the WSOP Circuit, even final tabling two other events at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant just last week alone.

WSOP Champion & Kings Resort Founder Leon Tsoukernik Reportedly Fighting for Life

Table Of Contents Former King’s Resort owner and World Series of Poker bracelet winner Leon Tsoukernik is reportedly fighting for his life following a suspected overdose. Reports indicate that this overdose came as a result of the sedative propofol, the same drug that claimed the life of music icon Michael Jackson in 2009. Tsoukernik, who last year sold his estimated €400 million stake in the casino he founded, is said to be in critical condition after collapsing at his home in Czechia on Monday.

Momentum288 Leads From Start to Finish; Wins 888poker $100K Mystery Bounty Event

Table Of Contents Reaching the final table of a poker tournament does not guarantee you success. However, combining a big stack with a sprinkling of run-good and some solid play often yields results. That is precisely what “Momentum288” did in the latest instalment of the 888poker$100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event. They reached the eight-handed final table as the overall leader and emerged victoriously after a two-hour battle at 888poker’s virtual felt.

Ole Schemion Banks $224K and PokerStars New Year Series Main Event Title

Table Of Contents The three New Year Series No-Limit Hold’em Main Events concluded at PokerStars on January 13, and it was Ole “wizowizo” Schemion who emerged with the largest prize of the festival. Schemion took down the $5,200 New Year Series Main Event for $224,424, defeating Brazilian Renan “Internett93o” Bruschi heads-up. The $5,200 Main Event drew in 230 entrants who created a $1,150,000 prize pool. Day 1 ended with only 15 players in contention for the title.

Jared Bleznick Takes Brutal $450K Bad Beat in High Stakes Poker Season 14 Opener

Table Of Contents High Stakes Poker Season 14’s opener featured a barrage of coolers and a gross river card that cost Jared Bleznick a $450,000 pot. The sports card hobbyist and poker star was among seven players in the $200/$400 no-limit hold’em cash game, which aired Monday night on PokerGO. Things started off wonderfully for Bleznick, who earned an early double with pocket aces, but it ended with a brutal bad beat.

Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth Joins BetRivers as Brand Ambassador

Phil Hellmuth has become a brand ambassador of BetRivers, the name behind the newest online poker site in Pennsylvania. The 17-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner has been sporting a BetRivers hat in live tournaments the past couple of months. But now the presumed deal is official, PokerNews has confirmed. BetRivers Poker, the sixth licensed poker site in PA, is owned by Rush Street International (RSI), a gaming company Hellmuth’s had a stake in for years.

The WPT Global New Spring Series Lunar Edition Has $8M Worth of Guarantees

Table Of Contents A staggering $8 million is guaranteed to be won during the New Spring Series Lunar Edition online at WPT Global. The festival runs from January 19 through February 10 during which time 30 numbered events and hundreds of side events adorn a schedule that has to be seen to be believed. Want to know more about the WPT Global $8 million guaranteed New Spring Series Lunar Edition? Continue reading to discover the highlights.

Marion Massmann Brings Billys Bar & Grill Another FPN Championship Title

Table Of Contents The 2025 Free Poker Network (FPN) Desert Dash-for-Cash National Championship in Las Vegas reached its finale tonight with the Desert Dash-For-Cash Championship Main Event as Marion Massmann won $25,000 and brought another title to Billy’s Bar & Grill in Vergas, Minnesota. Massmann won her seat in July 2024 in an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of a poker raid in Minnesota. It was fitting that her run came as FPN celebrates an anniversary of its own.

Best High Stakes Poker Season Ever? Hellmuth Keating & Nik Airball to Compete

Table Of Contents PokerGO is just one day away from launching the first episode of High Stakes Poker Season 14, a season that features some of the most entertaining players in the game, including Phil Hellmuth, Jared Bleznick, and Alan Keating. The season begins Monday, January 13 at 5 p.m. PT with Episode 1. There will be a new episode weekly at the same time on PokerGO for 14 weeks running until April 28.

Father & Son Duo Flop the Nuts to Win FPN Tag Team Championship in Las Vegas

Table Of Contents The $200 Tag Team Championship at the 2025 Free Poker Network (FPN) Desert Dash-for-Cash National Championship reached its conclusion with the father and son team of Brett and Austin Emerick of Indiana taking home $1,000 and the coveted Tag Team Belts. The Greazy Pickle representatives also won entry into Sunday’s Desert Dash-For-Cash Championship Main Event, where participants will spar for a piece of the $100,000 cash prize and $10,000 in Mystery Bounties.

Jeremy Ausmus Beats Nick Schulman to Win PGT Championship $1M Freeroll

Table Of Contents It was a fitting ending to the 2024 PokerGO Tour season for Jeremy Ausmus, who won the PGT Championship $1 million freeroll on Saturday, one day after officially securing the PGT Player of the Year award. The two-day tournament at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas paid its champion $500,000. Nick Schulman, a potential Poker Hall of Fame inductee this summer, as is Ausmus, finished in second place out of 50 players and received $200,000.

Bold and Fearless Midwest Poker Player Chris Roth Passes Away at Age 42

On January 2, Midwest poker player Chris Roth passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 42. Born May 21, 1982, Roth graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was well-known within the Wisconsin poker community, especially as an Omaha hi-lo player. He had amassed $402,340 in lifetime tournament earnings dating back to 2006 according to The Hendon Mob, which put him 34th on the Wisconsin all-time money list at the time of his passing.

Jeremy Ausmus Coasts to 2024 PokerGO Tour Player of the Year Honors

Table Of Contents Jeremy Ausmus used another strong World Series of Poker (WSOP) performance to pull away from the competition in the PokerGO Tour Player of the Year race. The six-time bracelet winner added another notch on his poker resume, one that just might help him soon reach the Poker Hall of Fame. Daniel Negreanu was his closest competitor in the PGT Player of the Year race. But it wasn’t all that close.

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