Poker fans have until September 23 to submit their favorite names The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) has officially opened the nomination process for its 2024 inductees. Established in 2008, the Hall of Fame celebrates the contributions of women who have significantly impacted the poker world. The public is encouraged to submit nominations
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Inaugural NAPT Golden Player of the Series Competition Sees Big Turnout
The winner receives bragging rights and a NAPT Main Event spot The first-ever NAPT Golden Player of the Series competition attracted a large turnout during the RGPS Tunica stop, with players battling it out for a prestigious prize package worth $10,000. Participants earned leaderboard points based on their tournament cashes throughout the series, and the
Latest WSOP Circuit Playground in the Record Books
The poker tournament series found 15 new champs The latest WSOP Circuit Playground festival has officially wrapped up, with 15 new champions crowned and almost $5 million in prize money awarded. This highly anticipated event saw poker players from all over come together for various tournaments, making it one of the most exciting stops on
New Poker Room in Texas To Host the Trailblazer Poker Tour
TCH Social in Austin will host the event next month A new chapter in Texas poker is set to begin with the launch of the Trailblazer Poker Tour, a fresh tournament series kicking off in Austin this October. The event will be hosted at TCH Social, a newly opened 70-table poker room that is already
WSOP Online Circuit Series Has 12 Ring Events This Month
The series will run from September 13 to 14, with millions in guarantees The WSOP Online Circuit series is set to return this September, offering poker enthusiasts another chance to compete for the prestigious WSOP Circuit rings. Running from September 13 to 24, the series features a total of 12 ring events, with separate tournaments
Survey Shows Which Celebrities People Want To Play Poker Against
Former POTUS Obama, Billie Eilish and even the late Betty White made the list A recent survey conducted by BetMGM informed which celebrities people would most like to face off against in a poker game. The survey, which gathered responses from over 2,200 participants, revealed a diverse range of preferred poker companions across various categories,
Global Poker Bounty Series IV Kicks Off Today
The tournament series will run through September 15, with millions of Gold Coins up for grabs Global Poker is kicking off its much-anticipated Bounty Series VI today, running from today to September 15. This edition promises to be an exciting event for players, especially with the series marking the first major tournament since Global Poker
There’s Now a ‘World Amateur Poker Champion’ for 2024
Nick Bowyer has been crowned the greatest amateur poker player of the year The 2024 World Championship of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) has crowned a new champion this past weekend. Nick Bowyer has emerged as the winner, taking home a nice payday. The event, organized by the Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT), took place at
Dallas Court Shuts Down City’s Attempt to Close Poker Room
The debate over what constitutes legal poker in Texas continues to go unanswered A Dallas appeals court has ruled in favor of Texas Card House, allowing the poker club to remain open after city officials attempted to revoke its operating certificate. The 5th District Court of Appeals’ decision upheld an earlier ruling by the city’s
Global Poker Expands Partnership With Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps
The record-holding swimmer will be a key figure in GP’s activities Global Poker has taken its partnership with Olympic legend Michael Phelps to a new level. The online entertainment and gaming company, Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), which operates the Global Poker brand, announced that it has expanded its collaboration with the 23-time Olympic gold medalist.
European Poker Tour Bans Solvers From Live Events
The WSOP’s ‘LaptopGate’ incident is bringing changes to tournament play The European Poker Tour (EPT) has implemented a new policy banning the use of solvers at live events, a move that signals a strong stance against the use of technology that could give players an unfair advantage. This change, which comes into effect during the
Card Player Poker Tour Heads to the Venetian Next Month
The casino will host a leg of the 2024 DeepStack Extravaganza III series The Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) is making its return to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas this September as part of the 2024 DeepStack Extravaganza III series. This highly anticipated event will take place from September 16 to October 6, with the