Moneymaker has compiled more than $8 million in live tournament earnings with his latest win Chris Moneymaker added another personal milestone to his long poker résumé by winning an event on his own tour. Yesterday, the Poker Hall of Famer claimed victory in a $300 mixed Omaha tournament during the ongoing Moneymaker Tour stop at
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Johan Lees Ships the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship
The 3-day event attracted over 1,000 entries and pushed the prize pool to $1.3 million Johan Lees claimed the spotlight at the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship, walking away with the title and a personal best payday of A$252,300 (US$162,000). The three-day event, held at Club Marconi in Western Sydney, saw over 1,000
Simon Wilson Takes Down Record-Setting Irish Open
The turnout pushed the prize pool to over $4 million, with Wilson taking home $688,000 Simon Wilson has become the latest poker sensation after winning the largest Irish Open in history, pocketing €600,000 (US$688,000) in the process. The tournament, already known as one of Europe’s most sociable and energetic events, saw a record turnout of
Dnegs Shares Insight Into What It Really Takes To Be a Poker High-Roller
It’s becoming increasingly more expensive to play at the more expensive events Daniel Negreanu, a seven-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, recently offered a candid look into the financial realities of high-stakes poker. Sharing insights on social media, Negreanu highlighted that despite the allure of million-dollar cashes, the actual profits for high-roller tournament
Shannon Shorr Rivers His Way to a Win at the US Poker Open
If ever there’s a time to be a river rat, it’s with a tournament victory on the line Shannon Shorr added another highlight to his already strong run this year by winning Event #5 of the US Poker Open, taking home $220,400 and the event’s Golden Eagle trophy. The victory adds to his recent momentum
WSOP’s New Definition of ‘Industry Employee’ Cause a Stir
The rule apparently allows social media personalities to qualify as poker employees The World Series of Poker’s decision to broaden the definition of “industry employee” is drawing a mix of reactions across the poker community. The long-running $500 event, previously known as the Casino Employees event, has been renamed the “Industry Employees” event and now
Cherish Andrews Wins $25K Seminole High Roller After 4-Way Chop
This was a milestone for Andrews as the first victory in a tournament with a buy-in over $2,200 Cherish Andrews came out on top in the $25,000 High Roller at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown after a four-way deal was made at the final table. The tournament drew 70 entries, creating a prize pool
The Irish Poker Open Adds the Irish Deaf Poker Championship to Lineup
This will be the first year the two poker events are combined The Irish Poker Open is making room for greater inclusivity this year by officially adding the Irish Deaf Poker Championship to its schedule. This marks the first time the deaf poker event will be part of the main Irish Poker Open series, taking
Rick Ziegler Ships the Eastern Poker Open for $10,000
The Massachusetts poker grinder added another big achievement to his growing list Rick Ziegler, a 61-year-old poker enthusiast from Stoughton, Massachusetts, took down the 2025 Eastern Poker Open Championship yesterday, earning a $10,000 top prize. The two-day event brought together regional winners, monthly qualifiers, and wild cards in a 90-player field, all aiming for a
PGT PLO Series $15,000 Event Pushes Foxen Over $47 Million in Tourney Cash
The long-time poker pro and grinder continues to show off his skills Alex Foxen continues to add to his impressive poker resume, surpassing $47.1 million in career tournament earnings after securing a win at the 2025 PokerGO Tour Pot-Limit Omaha Series. His latest victory came in Event No. 7, a $15,000 buy-in tournament that drew
Daniel Negreanu Adds 11th PokerGO Tour Title
The victory is the second of the year for Dnegs Daniel Negreanu secured his 11th PokerGO Tour title on Friday, claiming victory in the $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. The win, which came after a dramatic comeback, marked his second title of the year and continued his strong performance
RunGood Poker Series Main Event sets record
The $600 event attracted a huge field before Ian Steinman was crowned champion The RunGood Poker Series $600 Main Event set a new benchmark this year, drawing 370 entries over four starting flights and generating a prize pool of $188,700. Out of those competitors, just 44 advanced to Day 2, all with their sights set