The $3,500 buy-in event drew 1,853 entries, pushing the prize pool to $5.9 million The BetMGM Poker Championship returned to Las Vegas in a big way, smashing expectations and nearly doubling its guaranteed prize pool. Held at ARIA Resort & Casino, the $3,500 buy-in event drew an impressive 1,853 entries across two starting flights, pushing
The bill would automatically force some poker player to take losses when filing their taxes A newly added provision to the Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could significantly impact poker players and other gamblers across the US. The amendment, passed on July 1 as part of the broader extension of the
NFL running back Adrian Peterson and Joe Castaneda might settle their difference in the ring A poker room brawl involving former NFL running back Adrian Peterson might be turning into a Pay-Per-View boxing event. The incident, which occurred in May at JokerStars card room in Houston, involved Peterson and fellow poker player Joe “Baby Joe”
Alleged collusion in the final heads-up battle caused severe backlash from poker players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has delivered a decision that’s rattled the poker world. Following intense scrutiny over how the $1,500 Millionaire Maker tournament ended, the WSOP has opted to withhold the bracelet usually awarded to the event’s champion. While the
Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav blocked Huck Seed from picking up his long-overdue second bracelet The World Series of Poker continued its surprising trend this summer as no US player has yet to win a bracelet in a non-mixed game open event. That streak held steady after Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav claimed his second title of the series
Two heads-up finalists allegedly made a deal to ensure one would be the winner The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is facing scrutiny after controversy erupted during the final moments of the $1,500 Millionaire Maker event. Jesse Yaginuma claimed the title and a $1 million bonus courtesy of WPT Club Gold. But what should have
The move comes in response to ongoing efforts to find and remove cheats on the platform WPT Global has taken firm action against cheating on its platform by banning dozens of accounts and redistributing over $166,000 to affected players. The enforcement spans five months, from January to May 2025, and is part of the operator’s
The annual poker event will run from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore The Potomac Poker Open is set to return this summer, running from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The upcoming series will feature a packed schedule of tournaments, including several headline events and
A satellite tournament win led to an automatic seat at the WSOP Ladies Championship’ A man named Albert Ng has stirred debate in the poker world by qualifying for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies Championship in Las Vegas, a tournament traditionally seen as a space for women in the game. Ng won his
Two players at the same table of the event are accused of working together Concerns over potential collusion have sparked controversy at the 2025 World Series of Poker, particularly during the $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) high-roller event. The incident came to light when Dutch poker pro Dirk “VeniVidi1993” Gerrits publicly questioned the behavior of
Former NFL player Adrian Peterson got into a fight with another player after a hand A poker night at a Houston social club turned chaotic when former NFL star Adrian Peterson got into a physical altercation over a disputed hand. The incident took place on May 27 at JokerStars, a private club popular among local
Most poker fans will recognize all the names on this year’s list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has revealed the ten finalists for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame, setting the stage for one individual to be honored with one of poker’s most prestigious accolades. The existing Hall will make the final selection of
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