Can Marta Porter Defend Her Queens of Tallinn Main Event Title in 2024?

Table Of Contents The Olympic Park Casino and Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel is again hosting the Queens of Tallinn festival, with the 2024 edition running from November 28 through to December 1. The Queens of Tallinn festival is a celebration of women in poker, and continues OlyBet’s dedication to inclusiveness. In 2023, the Queens of Tallinn schedule featured seven events, including a €350 buy-in Main Event. Following its successful debut 12 months ago, the 2024 edition has grown to 11 tournaments, with the eagerly anticipated Main Event seeing its total buy-in reduced to a more affordable €250.

Big Deal for One Drop Charity Event Kicks Off F1 Race Week in Las Vegas; Hellmuth to Emcee

Big Deal for One Drop will take place at Resorts World Las Vegas this week in the middle of Formula 1 race week and will feature some of the biggest names in poker and entertainment. Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte is set to headline the $10,000 buy-in charity event alongside racing legends David Coulthard, Martin Brundle, Otmar Szafnaeur and Alex Wurz and F1 photographer Kim Illman and F1 artist Paul Oz.

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.

The Hendon Mob Championship Returns to London After a Five-Year Hiatus

Table Of Contents The ever-popular Hendon Mob Championship (THMC) returns to the hustle-bustle of London for the first time in five years, and it is going to be a blast. THMC London by Unibet DeepStack Open (USDO) calls Aspers Casino Westfield Stratford home from December 3-8, during which time 15 tournaments and satellite will pack out the vast poker room. If you can get down to Aspers by 1:00 p.m. GMT on December 3, you could find yourself playing in the THMC Main Event by USDO for free!

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.

Dont Miss the Paddy Power Poker €250K Annual All-in Cup Championship Event

Table Of Contents At least €250,000 will be won in the Annual All-In Cup Main Event, an exciting tournament the iPoker Network is hosting. Paddy Power Poker is one of the flagship skins on the iPoker Network, so head there now if you want to be in with a chance of winning a slice of a €250,000 guaranteed prize pool. The AAC Championship Event rounds off the latest edition of the Annual All-In Cup, a series of mid-to-high stakes events at Paddy Power Poker and other iPoker Network sites.

USOP Grand Finale Boasts VND 100 Billion Guarantee; Largest in Tour and Vietnams History

Table Of Contents Hai Phong, Vietnam’s third-largest city, is set to be awash with poker players from far and wide this December thanks to the U Series of Poker (USOP) hosting its grand finale at the Pullman Grand Hotel. Now in its second season, the USOP has made significant strides in the Asian poker market, but this USOP Grand Finale is attracting attention from much farther afield. The USOP caters to poker lovers of all skill levels, from recreational players to elite-level superstars, while focusing on creating a party-like atmosphere and creating memorable poker experiences for everyone attending its events.

Jared Bleznick Dominates Patrik Antonius Again for $200k in High Stakes Duel Round 2

Table Of Contents Jared Bleznick took out Poker Hall of Famer Patrik Antonius for the second consecutive time on PokerGO’s High Stakes Duel 5, Tuesday’s match being worth $200,000. The sports cards hobbyist once again finished off his opponent in no-limit hold’em, the portion of the mixed game he supposedly is at a disadvantage. High Stakes Duel 5, for the first time, features a no-limit hold’em/pot-limit Omaha mixed cash game with rising blind levels starting at $200/$400 in Round 2.

Nick Yunis Wins WPT bestbet Scramble for $347850

Table Of Contents The $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship concluded Tuesday evening with Chilean poker pro Nick Yunis taking it down for $347,850 after defeating Yunkyu Song heads-up. Eric Afriat entered play at the final table with a sizable chip advantage over his five competitors. He was attempting to win his fourth WPT title, which would have tied Darren Elias for the record. But his chip lead quickly fell apart a couple hours into play and the Canadian poker pro inevitably bowed out in third place for $165,000.

Nick Funaro Has Support from Poker Pro Big Brother at WPT bestbet Final Table

Frank Funaro has over $3.2 million in live tournament cashes, according to The Hendon Mob. But on Tuesday, his younger brother might have something he doesn’t — a World Poker Tour (WPT) title. Nick Funaro has reached the WPT bestbet Scramble Championship final table, which began at 2 p.m. ET, and he could be hours away from joining the WPT Champions Club and receiving the $347,850 first place prize. PokerNews spoke with the final table competitor to find out more about his poker background, and see if there’s any sort of family rivalry with his brother, who is in attendance at bestbet Jacksonville cheering on little brother.

More Big Wins as the PokerStars Stars Season Finale Approaches

Table Of Contents The PokerStars Stars Season keeps marching towards its thrilling December 1 finale. During the past week, 13 PokerStars players have become champions, while one grinder took down two Stars Season episodes in the space of an hour. Here’s what went down over the past few days. Belarusian Triumphs in the PKO Sunday Million The $109 Sunday Million Progressive Knockout attracted 9,990 entrants, leaving PokerStars nursing a slight overlay on the $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

Carolyn Wayne Ready for WPT $5M Freeroll After Winning Jamie Kerstetters Giveaway

Next month, the World Poker Tour (WPT) will host the largest freeroll in poker history at Wynn Las Vegas as part of the WPT World Championship festivities. One player in the field will be Las Vegas’ Carolyn Wayne, a longtime poker player who won a Golden Passport into the ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll thanks to Jamie Kerstetter’s social media giveaway. Originally from New York, Wayne moved to Vegas upon retirement and has had her share of poker success, including taking down a Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS) event at Resorts World earlier this year.

Third Times a Charm as d5t6y7 Wins 888poker PokerNews Online Championships Event

Table Of Contents If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again is how the old adage goes, and it appears “d5t6y7” received that particular memo. The 888poker grinder bought into the $109 Opening Event of the PokerNews Online Championships on November 17 and busted. Their second bullet was also a dud, but the third time was indeed a charm because they rode that one all the way to the finish and became a poker champion.

Decade of Dedication Pays Off for Arian Kashani at UKIPT Nottingham

Table Of Contents Arian Kashani’s journey to the pinnacle of the UK and Ireland Poker Tour Nottingham Main Event was as inspiring as it was rewarding. After 11 years of grinding through obstacles and setbacks, Kashani’s persistence paid off as he triumphed over a field of 1,282 entries at Dusk Till Dawn, claiming £201,900 after defeating Philip Joyce heads up. Joyce was a familiar foe for Kashani, as both players made deep runs in the EPT Cyprus Main Event.

Ninja Impractical Jokers Stars Headline Celebrity Poker Tour Championship in Las Vegas

The Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) has held several influencer, YouTuber and athlete-filled events inside PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas this year, and the biggest event of them all will happen this week. The 2024 CPT Championship, which has a $100,000 prize pool, will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 with a YouTube live stream kicking off at 6 p.m. local time. The player pool of more than 50 players includes Joe Gatto and Brian “Q” Quinn of Impractical Jokers fame, streamers Ninja and Ethan Klein, influencers Bryce Hall and Tana Mongeau, professional athletes Mario Chalmers, Mike Bibby, and Jose Canseco, poker personalities Ethan “WPT123” Yau, Alexander “Wolfgang” Seibt, and Alexandra Botez and CPT champions Qiyu “Nemo” Zhou, Maria Ho and Princess Love.

WPT bestbet Scramble Reaches Final Table; Eric Afriat Big Chip Leader

Table Of Contents There are just six players remaining out of 361 in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship. One of them will take home $347,850 on Tuesday. The tournament reached the money during Sunday’s Day 2 session, and 18 made it through the day. Those players came back on Monday to play it down to the final table, which is scheduled to be livestreamed on the WPT’s YouTube and Twitch channels.

Brad Owen Deals w/ Young Sons Potentially Life-Threatening Health Scare

Table Of Contents Brad Owen, a WPT Global ambassador, entered the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour bestbet Scramble Championship with something more important than poker on his mind. The poker vlogger went through a terrifying situation recently when his eight-month-old son suffered what was initially considered potentially a “life-threatening” health condition. He explained the situation to PokerNews on Day 2 of the WPT event at bestbet Jacksonville. Poker Vlogger Concerned with Son’s Health Owen entered Sunday’s Day 2 session in Florida with one of the smallest stacks.

12 APT Phu Quoc 2024 Events Break the Tours Records

If there was ever any doubt that the Asian Poker Tour (APT) is the premier live poker tour in Asia, you only have to look at the numbers from the recent APT Phu Quoc 2024 festival in Vietnam. Each APT stop seems to smash records, and Phu Quoc continued that trend, with some impressive figures generated during the ten-day festival. Across the 78 trophy events, some 5,938 entries were processed and VND 104,420,824,349 (US$4,111,055) in prize money awarded.

LordPari Banks $11.4K as First 888poker PokerNews Online Championships Winners Crowned

Table Of Contents The massive PokerNews Online Championships kicked off at 888poker on November 11, and the festival has already crowned a trio of worthy champions. The four Opening Events shuffled up and dealt, with the $120,000 guaranteed edition whittling its 1,092-strong crowd to a more manageable eight-handed final table; it concludes on November 18. Event #4 was the Opening Event High Roller, a $525 buy-in tournament boasting a $30,000 guarantee.

Preston McEwen Claims Sixth RGPS Ring in a Special Tunica Homecoming

Table Of Contents The $600 Main Event at the 2024 RGPS Rungood Resort Tunica was more than just another tournament for Preston McEwen—it was a heartfelt homecoming. Competing in the casino, he proudly calls home, McEwen triumphed over a field of 598 entries, claiming his sixth Rungood ring and $57,206 in prize money. Surrounded by friends and familiar faces, his joy was unmistakable, a sentiment he expressed in his simple but genuine words after the win:

Poker Gains Global Recognition as a Mind Sport

Table Of Contents In a significant development for the poker community, the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) has officially recognized poker as a Mind Sport, placing it alongside established disciplines like chess and eSports. Established in 2005, the IMSA is a global organization that promotes intellectual competition and recognizes disciplines that emphasize strategy, mental skill, and decision-making. The decision follows years of advocacy led by the World Poker Federation (WPF), which represents over 45 national federations.

Cooler Flop on Bubble Sends WPT bestbet Scramble into the Money on Day 2

Table Of Contents The 47th place player in the World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship busted at around 8:30 p.m. ET Sunday night, ensuring all remaining players would go home with money. Josh Hopkins flopped a nine-high flush and had over 20 big blinds left, but would lose the hand to the bigger stack, Joe Jordan, who flopped a king-high flush. The cooler flop sent Hopkins home one spot shy of the money in the $5,000 buy-in tournament at bestbet Jacksonville.

Spotlight on Reponsible Gambling as Safer Gambling Week 2024 Begins

Table Of Contents From November 18th to 24th, countries across Europe will participate in Safer Gambling Week 2024, a vital cross-continent initiative designed to raise awareness about responsible gambling. This annual campaign unites the gambling industry, government bodies, and charities in a shared mission to promote safer gambling practices while providing essential tools and support for those in need. At PokerNews, we’re proud to champion this important message, highlighting key safer gambling principles and ensuring our readers know where to find support, no matter where they are in the world.

Eric Afriat in Position to Make a Run at Darren Elias WPT Record

Darren Elias has long held the record with four World Poker Tour (WPT) titles. But one poker pro just might catch that record in the next couple of days. Eric Afriat, who is sitting on three WPT Main Tour victories, is the chip leader midway through Day 2 in the $5,000 buy-in WPT bestbet Scramble Championship. He spoke with PokerNews on a break to discuss the possibility of making history this week at bestbet Jacksonville.

Local Poker Player Thad McNulty Bags Biggest Stack on Day 1b at WPT bestbet Scramble

Table Of Contents Registration has closed in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship with 361 entries, 205 of which bought into the tournament for Day 1b on Saturday. The final Main Tour event before the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas next month is now ready for Day 2, which will take place at noon ET on Sunday from the bestbet Jacksonville poker room. The eventual winner will take home $347,850, the largest share of the $1,642,550 prize pool.

ClubWPT Qualifier Raymond Harper Competing in First Live Tournament at WPT bestbet Scramble

Raymond Harper earned a seat on ClubWPT into the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship, which just so happens to be his first ever live poker tournament. The Buffalo native feels fortunate to be in Florida at bestbet Jacksonville, and not only because he won a free seat into the major poker tournament and travel expenses on ClubWPT. He’s survived four strokes and spent two years bedridden, and just being alive has him feeling fortunate.

Daniel Negreanu Entertains and Makes Final Table of Jack Binion Charity Poker Event

Last weekend, the Keep Memory Alive Charity Poker Tournament took place at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health near downtown Las Vegas. The annual event is hosted by Daniel Negreanu and Jack Binion, who was actually the defending champ. The $800 buy-in event included a poker tournament, but also wine and spirit tastings, delectable food, entertainment, and a raffle with high-end prizes. The night attracted several luminaries, including a Nevada Supreme Court Justice, as well as several poker personalities including 2013 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champ Ryan Riess, Joey Ingram, poker agent Brian Balsbaugh, poker veteran Yosh Nakano, and emcee Sean McCormack.

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 Champ Josh Reichard Leads bestbet Scramble After Day 1a

Table Of Contents Day 1a of the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship had 156 entrants, and a familiar face bagged the biggest stack. Josh Reichard, who won the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in May for $839,300, is up to his old tricks. The Wisconsinite ended the opening session with 487,000 chips, a significant lead over all of the 56 players who survived the day.

Jungleman Rips Bryn Kenney for Talking S**t About Phil Hellmuth

Bryn Kenney referring to Phil Hellmuth as a “minor league poker player” didn’t set well with Dan “Jungleman” Cates who defended the “Poker Brat” in a six-minute YouTube video. The insult directed at the 17-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) champion occurred during an interview on the Digital Social Hour Podcast with host Sean Kelly. “A lot of people label Hellmuth as the ‘Tournament G.O.A.T.,” but I’d love to hear your opinion.

Humble Jeremy Becker on Roller Coaster Ride Early at WPT bestbet Scramble

The $5,000 buy-in 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship kicked off with Day 1a at noon ET on Friday, and it took one humble high-profile player barely any time to double his starting stack Jeremy Becker, the Las Vegas daily tournament legend, started off strong thanks to a fortunate river card that sent another player home hours before the dinner break. But he’d run into his own misfortune a bit later.

Final NAPT Side Event Winners: Sami The Dealer Bechahed Brown & Francoeur Claim Late Titles

Table Of Contents The 2024 PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas wrapped up last Sunday when Nick Marchington took down the $5,300 Main Event for $765,200. However, during the same time, a slew of side events were still playing out at Resorts World Las Vegas. We previously recapped wins by Ryan Hughes and Richard Bai, as well as by David Prociak and Maxx Coleman. Check out that recap here.

Poker Community Mourns Passing of Womens Poker Advocate Lori Geer Smith

Last weekend, the poker world learned that Lori Geer Smith (March 12, 1959 - November 7, 2024) passed away from cancer at her home in Chico, Texas. Lupe Soto, founder of the Women in Poker Hall of Fame, shared the news on the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS) page: “Heaven has gained an angel… Lori Geer Smith who is a friend to so many of our poker sisterhood has passed and we’ll miss her deeply.

Bracelets For Konnikova Engel And The Foxens At U.S. WSOP Online

Table Of Contents For the last six weeks, the World Series of Poker has been holding its 2024 WSOP Online series for US players. The series was made up of 33 bracelets events held for the Michigan-Nevada-New Jersey axis and four additional bracelet events for players located in Pennsylvania. Since September 29, players in these states have been battling it out for WSOP gold from the comfort of their own homes and — if previous online series are anything to go by — public bathrooms and local parking lots as well.

PokerNews Online Championships Takes Centre Stage on 888poker This Sunday

Table Of Contents The PokerNews Online Championships launches on 888poker this Sunday, November 17, ushering in an action-packed festival featuring $1 million in guaranteed prizes across 43 events. This Sunday alone, players can compete in four opening tournaments, offering more than $200,000 in guarantees across three Mystery Bounty events and a High Roller. Adding to the excitement, the $300,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event is already underway, with three starting flights completed and another two pencilled in for this weekend.

WSOP Circuit Cherokee Stop Will Feature $1.5M Guaranteed Main Event

Table Of Contents The World Series of Poker Circut (WSOPC) is returning to Harrah’s Cherokee later this month for a series that will run Nov. 28-Dec. 9. The WSOPC Cherokee stop will feature nearly two dozen Circuit ring events with more than $4.1 million in guaranteed prize money. The series will culminate with a $1,700 buy-in Main Event with a $1.5 million guarantee, while other highlights include a $500,000 guaranteed Mini Main Event and a $500,000 guaranteed Monster Stack event.

Rise of Gambledore’: Craziest Hands from Pokers Newest High-Stakes Wizard

Table Of Contents Vladimir Korzinin has captured the attention of seemingly the entire poker world due to a series of deep runs at Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo, punctuated by a victory in $150,000 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed for $4.3 million. Poker fans quickly dubbed the white-bearded high-stakes newcomer as “Gambledore” as he put top pros like Patrik Antonius and Fedor Holz to the test on their own turf.

Hands of the Week: Two Hands — a Bad Beat and a Cooler — Quickly End NAPT Main Event

Table Of Contents The 2024 PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas wrapped up this past weekend, and it proved a successful affair with all events surpassing their guarantees, players coming from around the world, and 20 Gold Pass winners cashing for a combined $241,600 in the $5,300 NAPT Main Event! PokerNews live reported several tournaments throughout the series, and during that time our reporters captured several big hands. For example, we already published an article on Jeremy Becker getting his aces cracked by Jonathan Little early in the $25,000 Super High Roller.

888poker Rolls Out Brand New PLO5 & PLO6 Cash Games with Epic Rewards

Table Of Contents What’s better than four cards? Five? Or how about six? Well, if you’re a fan of five or six-card Pot-Limit Omaha or are keen to try out the variant, then 888poker has the perfect update for you! On Wednesday, the operator rolled out the latest development across its cash games, and the lobbies are already filling up fast. For those new to PLO5 or PLO6 but have some experience with PLO, you don’t need to worry about rule or game changes.

Was it Magic? New High-Stakes Wizard Wins $4.3M at Triton Monte Carlo

Table Of Contents Estonia’s Vladimir Korzinin, a white-bearded high-stakes newcomer, continued his domination at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo with a victory that earned him $4,350,000 and his second seven-figure score in the past week. Korzinin topped a field of 122 runners in the $150,000 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed event and defeated a final table that included Stephen Chidwick, Fedor Holz and Bryn Kenney, who earlier in the series became the first player to cross $70 million in live earnings by winning the $125,000 Main Event.

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