WATCH: WPTWC Final Table Erupts with Three All-Ins in First Orbit
Table Of Contents The World Poker Tour World Championship final table got underway on Saturday afternoon, with six players vying for a massive $3.1 million top prize and the honor of having their names engraved on the prestigious Mike Sexton Cup.
The action, livestreamed on the WPT’s YouTube channel, exploded right out of the gate with three all-ins in the first orbit, setting the stage for one of the most exciting FTs of the year.
Daniel Negreanu Calls for Face Coverings Sunglasses Ban at the Poker Table
Daniel Negreanu gave his opinion on how to improve the game of poker, which includes banning face masks and sunglasses among other changes.
The Poker Hall of Famer just completed a World Series of Poker Paradise (WSOPP) series that sums up his 2024 tournament performance â up and down. He reached two final tables and cashed in the $50 million guaranteed WSOPP Super Main Event (170th place), but lost money due to striking out in the $500,000 buy-in Triton Million Invitational.
Antonio Esfandiari Loses $324K Pot Still Books Massive Win on Hustler Casino Live
Antonio Esfandiari made his presence felt in a long-awaited return to Hustler Casino Live Friday night.
“The Magician,” who is now more focused on raising a family than playing poker, hadn’t appeared on the show since April 2022. It took little time for the poker legend to spin up his stack in the $100/$200 with a $200 big blind ante no-limit hold’em cash game. But despite winning almost $300,000, he was on the losing end of the biggest hand of the six-hour session.
2024 WSOP Paradise Hands of the Week: Hellmuth & Negreanu Crack Aces; Quads for Keating
Table Of Contents The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise is in the books, and over the course of the series 15 gold bracelets were awarded. The PokerNews Live Reporting Team was on site throughout providing live updates, and during that time they caught some interesting and game-changing hands.
Here’s a look at five hands of particular interest.
Hellmuth Bricks Combo Draw In Event #5: $25,000 Dealers Choice Championship, it was Level 12 on Day 2 in a game of Omaha Hi-Lo when reporter Connor Richards wrote a big hand.
Chris Moorman Reaches Second Straight WPT World Championship Final Table
Table Of Contents The third annual $10,400 buy-in World Poker Tour World Championship (WPTWC) reached its final table, and six players still have a shot at the $3,138,900 first place prize. One of those players â Chris Moorman â made the final day in this same event a year ago.
Edward Pak bagged the chip lead at 66,200,000, with Moorman in second place (60,800,000). Play will resume at 4 p.m. on Saturday from Wynn Las Vegas.
Youll Never Guess Jonathan Tamayos First Purchase with $10M Main Event Score
Table Of Contents What would you do if you won $10 million? Would you splash out on a luxury car, upgrade your home, or take the ultimate vacation? For 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event champion Jonathan Tamayo, none of those indulgences topped his list.
During the World Poker Tour World Championships, Tamayo sat down with PokerNews and shared the scoop on some of his purchases thus far. He also reflected on his time as the reigning Poker World Champion, “solver-gate”, and gave his opinion on the WSOP’s new electronic device rules.
Chamada Prestige Poker
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Tournament Spotlight 3 - 23Dec 2024 United States World Poker Tour - WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas 19 - 31Dec 2024 Liechtenstein Grand Casino Liechtenstein XMAS Tournaments, Gamprin-Bendern 26 - 30Dec 2024 England British Poker Series - BPS Christmas Bonanza, Manchester 27 - 29Dec 2024 Ireland Irish Poker Tour Final, Dublin 1 - 5Jan 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 1 - 6Jan 2025 Ireland Irish Poker Tour - Galway Poker Festival, Galway 6 - 12Jan 2025 Slovakia Card Casino Grand Prix âŹ100k GTD, Ć amorĂn 8 - 21Jan 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Coventry Leg 1, Coventry 9 - 19Jan 2025 Cyprus Chamada January Festival $1.
Chamada Prestige Poker
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Tournament Spotlight 3 - 23Dec 2024 United States World Poker Tour - WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas 19 - 31Dec 2024 Liechtenstein Grand Casino Liechtenstein XMAS Tournaments, Gamprin-Bendern 26 - 30Dec 2024 England British Poker Series - BPS Christmas Bonanza, Manchester 27 - 29Dec 2024 Ireland Irish Poker Tour Final, Dublin 1 - 5Jan 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 1 - 6Jan 2025 Ireland Irish Poker Tour - Galway Poker Festival, Galway 6 - 12Jan 2025 Slovakia Card Casino Grand Prix âŹ100k GTD, Ć amorĂn 8 - 21Jan 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Coventry Leg 1, Coventry 9 - 19Jan 2025 Cyprus Chamada January Festival $1.
Winamax Live Festivals
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7 - 10 February 2024 Spain Winamax Poker Tour - Gran Final, Madrid (17) 12 - 17 March 2024 France Winamax Poker Tour - Grande Finale, Paris (19) 29 May - 2 June 2024 Morocco Winamax SISMIX - Marrakech, Marrakech (23) 25 - 29 September 2024 Slovakia Winamax Poker Open - WPO Bratislava, Bratislava (22) Tournament Spotlight 3 - 23Dec 2024 United States World Poker Tour - WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas 19 - 31Dec 2024 Liechtenstein Grand Casino Liechtenstein XMAS Tournaments, Gamprin-Bendern 26 - 30Dec 2024 England British Poker Series - BPS Christmas Bonanza, Manchester 27 - 29Dec 2024 Ireland Irish Poker Tour Final, Dublin 1 - 5Jan 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 1 - 6Jan 2025 Ireland Irish Poker Tour - Galway Poker Festival, Galway 6 - 12Jan 2025 Slovakia Card Casino Grand Prix âŹ100k GTD, Ć amorĂn 8 - 21Jan 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Coventry Leg 1, Coventry 9 - 19Jan 2025 Cyprus Chamada January Festival $1.
U Series of Poker
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14 January 2024 Taiwan U Series of Poker - USOP Taiwan 2024, Taipei City (44) 28 March - 1 April 2024 Vietnam U Series of Poker - USOP Da Nang Part 1, Da Nang (71) 19 - 23 September 2024 Vietnam U Series of Poker - USOP Hai Phong, Hai Phong (65) 5 - 9 December 2024 Vietnam U Series of Poker - USOP Grand Finale Hai Phong, Hai Phong (67) Tournament Spotlight 3 - 23Dec 2024 United States World Poker Tour - WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas 19 - 31Dec 2024 Liechtenstein Grand Casino Liechtenstein XMAS Tournaments, Gamprin-Bendern 26 - 30Dec 2024 England British Poker Series - BPS Christmas Bonanza, Manchester 27 - 29Dec 2024 Ireland Irish Poker Tour Final, Dublin 1 - 5Jan 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 1 - 6Jan 2025 Ireland Irish Poker Tour - Galway Poker Festival, Galway 6 - 12Jan 2025 Slovakia Card Casino Grand Prix âŹ100k GTD, Ć amorĂn 8 - 21Jan 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Coventry Leg 1, Coventry 9 - 19Jan 2025 Cyprus Chamada January Festival $1.
Aussie Millions Poker Championship
Tournament Spotlight 3 - 23Dec 2024 United States World Poker Tour - WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas 19 - 31Dec 2024 Liechtenstein Grand Casino Liechtenstein XMAS Tournaments, Gamprin-Bendern 26 - 30Dec 2024 England British Poker Series - BPS Christmas Bonanza, Manchester 27 - 29Dec 2024 Ireland Irish Poker Tour Final, Dublin 1 - 5Jan 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 1 - 6Jan 2025 Ireland Irish Poker Tour - Galway Poker Festival, Galway 6 - 12Jan 2025 Slovakia Card Casino Grand Prix âŹ100k GTD, Ć amorĂn 8 - 21Jan 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Coventry Leg 1, Coventry 9 - 19Jan 2025 Cyprus Chamada January Festival $1.
UK Poker League
Web: https://www.888poker.com/888live-events/uk-pokerleague-january-2024/
18 - 21 January 2024 England UK Poker League by 888poker - Coventry, Coventry (7) 15 - 18 February 2024 Scotland UK Poker League by 888poker - UKPL Edinburgh, Edinburgh (6) 7 - 10 March 2024 England UK Poker League by 888poker - UKPL Luton, Luton (8) 29 August - 1 September 2024 England UK Poker League by 888poker - Leeds, Leeds (8) 26 - 29 September 2024 England UK Poker League by 888poker - UKPL Reading, Reading (8) 11 - 13 October 2024 England 888poker LIVE - Coventry, Coventry (17) Tournament Spotlight 3 - 23Dec 2024 United States World Poker Tour - WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas 19 - 31Dec 2024 Liechtenstein Grand Casino Liechtenstein XMAS Tournaments, Gamprin-Bendern 26 - 30Dec 2024 England British Poker Series - BPS Christmas Bonanza, Manchester 27 - 29Dec 2024 Ireland Irish Poker Tour Final, Dublin 1 - 5Jan 2025 England British Poker Series - BPS 200 London, London 1 - 6Jan 2025 Ireland Irish Poker Tour - Galway Poker Festival, Galway 6 - 12Jan 2025 Slovakia Card Casino Grand Prix âŹ100k GTD, Ć amorĂn 8 - 21Jan 2025 England Grosvenor UK Poker Tour - GUKPT Coventry Leg 1, Coventry 9 - 19Jan 2025 Cyprus Chamada January Festival $1.
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.
Virginia Online Poker
Regulated online poker hasnât 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.
North Carolina Online Poker
Real-money online poker isnât currently legal in North Carolina. While you can find a couple of live poker rooms running at tribal casinos in the state, you wonât find any full-scale, real-money online poker sites operating legally in NC.
If youâre 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.