The PokerNews Podcast has already awarded two seats into the upcoming $5,000,000 ClubWPT Gold Invitational Freeroll, and now we’re giving you a shot at a third simply by offering a guess to this trivia question – how many engraved plates are on the WPT Mike Sexton Champion’s Cup? In order to win you must be signed up for ClubWPT Gold. If you’re not already, you can do so for FREE by clicking here.
Table Of Contents The Grand Victoria Casino in Chicago saw Jeremy Lenz win his first World Series of Poker Circuit ring in the WSOPC Grand Victoria’s $1,700 Main Event. The main event reached a prize pool of $1,146,855 after 757 players ponied up the $1,700 buy in. Lenz, whose previous biggest score was just $7,712, earned $194,977 for beating the field. Lenz turned 39 and reached the final table of the tournament on Day 2.
Table Of Contents The Women’s Winter Festival at the Hippodrome has brought together women from all walks of life, united by their love of poker Among the competitors this year was Grosvenor Poker Pro Katie Swift, a familiar name on the British tournament circuit, who was joined by both her mother, Susan O’Connor, and her sister. From Satellites to the Hippodrome “I actually qualified online for the Women’s Winter Festival,” says O’Connor.
Table Of Contents The WPT Prime World Championship returns to the WPT World Championships at Wynn Las Vegas from December 8-14. With a $5,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, this event has become one of the most sought-after mid-stakes majors on the tournament circuit. The WPT Prime World Championship has quickly become one of the most popular mid-stakes events and is the reigning Global Poker Award winner for Best Mid-Major Tour/Circuit. The tournament attracts a wide range of players eager to compete for both the title and a significant payout.
Table Of Contents On Friday night, as drivers prepared for the Qualifying race in the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, a mix of celebrities, F1 personalities, poker professionals, and philanthropists gathered at Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World for the inaugural $10,000 Big Deal for One Drop Charity Poker Tournament. The tournament was hosted by Cirque du Soleil and One Drop founder Guy Laliberté and emceed by 17-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth, who sported a custom One Drop and WPT Foundation jersey with, of course, No.
Allen Kessler loves slot machines, casino comps, and meat cooked to a hockey puck-like texture. But Formula 1 racing in his hometown? He’ll pass. The second annual Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place on Saturday and will be televised at 10 p.m. PT on ESPN. Friday’s qualifying session begins at the same time over on ESPN2. Poker Player Doesn’t Dig Formula 1 Racing One person who will not be watching the festivities on TV or on the Strip is “The Chainsaw,” who won a $1.
Table Of Contents It’s the second day of action at the PokerStars Women’s Winter Festival at the Hippodrome Casino in central London, and while the first champion has already crowned, with Charlie Waters taking down the High Roller title, there are plenty of other women in action for Day 1b of the Main Event. The festival has attracted a diverse group of talented women, each with their own unique stories and backgrounds.
New York’s Nan Min is heading to Las Vegas after winning a Golden Passport into the ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll thanks to Jamie Kerstetter’s social media giveaway. The event, the largest freeroll in poker history, will take place during the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Min, a trained research scientist with a PhD in molecular neurobiology, serves as vice president of Pocket Queens, a nonprofit that helps women get into poker.
Table Of Contents London’s Hippodrome Casino kicked off the inaugural Women’s Winter Festival, sponsored by PokerStars, with the fast-paced one-day event; the £1,100 Women’s High Roller. A total of 27 entries were made, generating a prize pool of £25,920. Of this five-figure sum, the lion’s share landed in the hands of eventual winner Charlie Waters who claimed the trophy, title and £10,020 for her first-place finish. After a nearly 14-hour-long grind, Waters was happy to sum up her win in three simple words:
The eyes in the sky and a poker player’s attention to detail led to a poker dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino being fired and indicted for allegedly stealing chips out of cash game pots. Jason Saliba, a 51-year-old Ohio resident, was indicted on 14 casino gaming law violations, a fifth degree felony. He also faces a misdemeanor theft charge. Saliba was indicted Oct. 28 and paid a $2,500 bond. A pretrial status conference has been set for 9 a.
Table Of Contents The poker pro defeated the amateur in a showdown in the 2024 Celebrity Poker Tour Championship between Maria Ho and Impractical Jokers star Brian Quinn as the acclaimed poker comentator won $50,000, the championship belt and her second CPT title. More than 60 celebrities — ranging from retired professional athletes Mike Bibby, Mario Chalmers and Adrian Peterson to influencers Bryce Hall, Tana Mongeau and Vegas Matt and content creators Ninja, Ethan Klein and Sketch — competed in Wednesday night’s championship event inside PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.
The ClubWPT Gold $5 Million Invitational Freeroll at Wynn Las Vegas will be the largest free-entry poker tournament ever. But, wait, there’s more. A World Poker Tour (WPT) press release on Thursday revealed an extra incentive with another $750,000 in cash and prizes added to the mix via a drawing, and everyone is eligible to enter, not just those who compete in the freeroll. Well, not everyone — but anyone who registers for ClubWPT Gold, the WPT’s new sweepstakes-based online poker platform, can enter.
Table Of Contents Earlier this week, the World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship hosted its $5,000 Main Event, a tournament that drew 361 entrants and awarded a $1,642,550 prize pool. Poker pro Nick Yunis emerged victorious to claim a $315,791 first-place prize and to etch his name on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions’ Cup, the first player from Chile to do so. The tournament proved to be an exciting affair as Eric Afriat made the final table as chip leader and was seeking a record-tying fourth WPT title (Darren Elias has held the record since 2018).
Table Of Contents Major changes are coming to Hustler Casino Live, starting with the launch of a 24/7 poker network on the Kick streaming service. High Stakes Poker Productions (HSPP), HCL’s production company, will debut the High Stakes Poker Network (HSPN) on Thursday. The launch will include round-the-clock Hustler Casino Live episodes, additional HSPP produced content, and a new monthly show — Stake Poker Night. Stake Poker Night will kick off Dec.
Table Of Contents The 2024 Bar Poker Open (BPO) Florida World Championship is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. From December 5-9, nearly 1,000 players will gather at the Poker Room at PBKC in beautiful West Palm Beach for a five-day festival packed with camaraderie, competition, and incredible poker action. BPO Florida World Championship Full Schedule Date Time Buy-In Event GTD Dec 5 11 a.m. $300 Day 1A Monster $100,000 Dec 5 4 p.
Table Of Contents In a recent podcast, Alex Scott, President of WPT Global, outlined his vision for the platform’s future while addressing key challenges facing the online poker industry. Joined by John Andress, head of security solutions at A5 Labs, the duo provided insights to Mobius Poker into how WPT Global is enhancing player experience, ensuring game integrity, and differentiating itself in a competitive market. Combating Cheating with Advanced Technology One of the central topics was WPT Global’s approach to maintaining a fair and secure gaming environment.
Table Of Contents The second edition of the PokerNews Online Championships at 888poker is at the halfway stage, meaning it won’t be long until we discover the Mystery Bounty Mini Main and Main Event champions. Several Day 1s have been completed in both events, with more flights running up to and including November 25, when Day 2 shuffles up and deals. The Mystery Bounty Main Event is the biggest tournament on the PokerNews Online Championships schedule.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
How Many Engraved Plates on WPT Trophy? Guess for Chance to Win a $5M Freeroll Seat
The PokerNews Podcast has already awarded two seats into the upcoming $5,000,000 ClubWPT Gold Invitational Freeroll, and now we’re giving you a shot at a third simply by offering a guess to this trivia question – how many engraved plates are on the WPT Mike Sexton Champion’s Cup? In order to win you must be signed up for ClubWPT Gold. If you’re not already, you can do so for FREE by clicking here.
Jeremy Lenz Turns 39 Wins $195k at WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria Main Event
Table Of Contents The Grand Victoria Casino in Chicago saw Jeremy Lenz win his first World Series of Poker Circuit ring in the WSOPC Grand Victoria’s $1,700 Main Event. The main event reached a prize pool of $1,146,855 after 757 players ponied up the $1,700 buy in. Lenz, whose previous biggest score was just $7,712, earned $194,977 for beating the field. Lenz turned 39 and reached the final table of the tournament on Day 2.
A Family Affair for Katie Swift at Womens Winter Festival
Table Of Contents The Women’s Winter Festival at the Hippodrome has brought together women from all walks of life, united by their love of poker Among the competitors this year was Grosvenor Poker Pro Katie Swift, a familiar name on the British tournament circuit, who was joined by both her mother, Susan O’Connor, and her sister. From Satellites to the Hippodrome “I actually qualified online for the Women’s Winter Festival,” says O’Connor.
A Deep Dive into the WPT Prime World Championship and the 2024 Prime Season
Table Of Contents The WPT Prime World Championship returns to the WPT World Championships at Wynn Las Vegas from December 8-14. With a $5,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, this event has become one of the most sought-after mid-stakes majors on the tournament circuit. The WPT Prime World Championship has quickly become one of the most popular mid-stakes events and is the reigning Global Poker Award winner for Best Mid-Major Tour/Circuit. The tournament attracts a wide range of players eager to compete for both the title and a significant payout.
Hellmuth & Tilly Shine in Big Deal for One Drop Charity Event During F1 Weekend
Table Of Contents On Friday night, as drivers prepared for the Qualifying race in the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, a mix of celebrities, F1 personalities, poker professionals, and philanthropists gathered at Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World for the inaugural $10,000 Big Deal for One Drop Charity Poker Tournament. The tournament was hosted by Cirque du Soleil and One Drop founder Guy Laliberté and emceed by 17-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth, who sported a custom One Drop and WPT Foundation jersey with, of course, No.
Whats Bothering Allen Kessler Today? Formula 1 Racing in Las Vegas
Allen Kessler loves slot machines, casino comps, and meat cooked to a hockey puck-like texture. But Formula 1 racing in his hometown? He’ll pass. The second annual Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place on Saturday and will be televised at 10 p.m. PT on ESPN. Friday’s qualifying session begins at the same time over on ESPN2. Poker Player Doesn’t Dig Formula 1 Racing One person who will not be watching the festivities on TV or on the Strip is “The Chainsaw,” who won a $1.
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?
888poker: Understanding Poker Ranges
In this Made to Play tutorial from 888poker, ambassador Ian Simpson gives some beginner tips on understanding poker ranges and how you should start thinking in ranges instead of specific hands. Ranges vs. Specific Hands Nowadays, poker players often discuss ranges instead of specific hands, and Simpson explains exactly what this means. When a player raises on the button, we don’t have enough information to put them on one exact hand.
Did Dimovs Donk Bet Do Damage? Or Did ODwyer Play It Perfectly? GTO Wizard Decides
The PokerStars European Poker Tour sees some of the best poker players around the world battle it out on the felt, especially when an action-packer high-roller offering is on the schedule. In the latest GTO Wizard Hand Analysis, we examine an enthralling hand between Ognyan Dimov and Steve O’Dwyer, in which the former attempted an ambitious triple-barrel bluff. The Hand Early on in Day 2 of the $50,000 Super High Roller at EPT Cyprus, Ognyan Dimov took an interesting line in a three-bet pot against Steve O’Dwyer in the biggest buy-in event of the series.
Learn How to Calculate Pot Odds with GTO Wizard
Pot odds are a fundamental concept in poker that help players assess the value of a call by weighing risk against reward. Essentially, pot odds tell you what percentage of the pot you need to win to make a call worthwhile over the long term. Calculating pot odds is straightforward, yet mastering this skill can significantly improve your decision-making at the table. In this article, GTO Wizard tells you how you can get to grips with the basics.
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.
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How to download WPTGO and Get Started
How to Download WPTGO and Get Started with Online Poker Getting started with WPTGO, the online poker platform associated with the World Poker Tour, is simple and quick. Follow these easy steps to download the software and set up your account. Step 1: Download the WPTGO App To begin, click the Download Now button on the WPTGO website. This action will initiate the download of the poker software to your computer.
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