The son of the WSOP GOAT made his debut on the show Phil Hellmuth kicked off his 2024 tournament run with a 10th-place finish in a PokerGO Tour Kickoff Series event, earning $14,400. However, the real highlight for him was sharing the felt with his son, Phillip Hellmuth III, who made his PokerGO Studio debut
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WPT Shuts Down Media Department as organization searches for identity
The move comes shortly after major changes at WPT Global The World Poker Tour (WPT) has taken another drastic step in its restructuring efforts by shutting down its entire media department. The decision resulted in multiple layoffs, including key personnel who managed WPT’s digital presence, content creation, and media relations. The move follows a series
Kristen Foxen Takes Down Second Final PokerGo Tour Kickoff Event
This was the second year in a row that Foxen won the event Kristen Foxen secured another impressive victory, taking down the $10,000 finale of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) Kickoff Series on January 25. The Canadian poker pro earned $197,625 for her efforts, adding to her lifetime tournament earnings, which now stand at over $10.6
Patrick Leonard Takes the Top Spot on the PGT Leaderboard
Strong showings at the poker felt have already catapulted Leonard to the top Patrick Leonard, widely known as “Pads” in the poker world, appears to be setting his sights on a significant run in the live High Rollers circuit. The renowned online player has kicked off 2025 with a strong performance in the PokerGO Tour
First Game of This Year’s PokerGO Tour Has Found a Winner
Andrew Lichtenberger took down the first event, setting the stage for more spectacular finishes Andrew Lichtenberger kicked off the 2025 PokerGO Tour in style, claiming victory in the tour’s opening event at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The $5,100 buy-in tournament attracted 84 entries, with Lichtenberger securing the title and a prize
Alleged Poker Cheat Shane Hennen Arrested In Jontay Porter Illegal Betting Scheme
Shane was allegedly trying to escape to Colombia on a one-way ticket when he was arrested Shane Hennen, a Las Vegas gambler accused of cheating in private poker games, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter. Hennen, 39, was detained at Harry
Martin Zamani Ships Next-to-last PokerGO Tour Last Chance Event
Zamani outlasted Kristen Foxen and others to secure the victory Martin Zamani claimed victory in the second-to-last PokerGO Tour Last Chance event, held at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament attracted a record-breaking 121 entries for a $10,100 buy-in, generating a prize pool of $1.21 million. Zamani walked away with the top
Carson Richards Ships First MSPT Event Of 2025
The first MSPT poker tournament of 2025 was held at the Venetian in Las Vegas Carson Richards claimed his first Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) title in a great start to the 2025 season. The victory came at the Venetian Poker Room in Las Vegas on January 5, where Richards outlasted a competitive field in the
Francis Anderson Ships Venetian New Year’s UltimateStack Event
The win came as the final hours of 2024 were counting down Francis Anderson capped off 2024 with a victory in the Venetian New Year’s Extravaganza UltimateStack event. The Wappinger Falls, New York native outlasted a competitive field of 515 entries in the $800 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, which featured a $250,000 guarantee. His triumph earned
Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet
Poker Players: Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet Johannes Straver from the Netherlands claimed his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $10,000 GGMillion$ No-Limit Hold’em championship at the 2024 WSOP Paradise. After a very intense duel, the European managed to take home an important victory for his career. Straver
World Poker Tour World Championship Comes To A Close
One of the biggest tournaments of the year ended with a $23-million prize pool The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship wrapped up at the Wynn Las Vegas, with Scott Stewart claiming the title and a career-defining payday of $2,563,900. The event attracted a large number of professionals looking to make their mark in
Justin Bonomo Gets In Trouble With The WSOP In The $25,000 Super Main Event
The high-stakes player was controversially called out for his garb during the game Justin Bonomo, one of the most successful poker players in history, faced controversy during the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Deep into the tournament, WSOP officials threatened to disqualify him for wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Middle Eastern scarf that has