Jonathan Tamayo captures poker glory with his massive WSOP win The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event concluded in dramatic fashion with a stunning victory for Jonathan Tamayo. The unassuming poker pro defied all odds to outlast a star-studded final table and claim the coveted WSOP bracelet and the life-changing $10 million first-place
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Hollywood Casino to offer Maine’s only poker room
The poker room previously shut down because of COVID-19 After a lengthy closure due to the pandemic, the Hollywood Casino Hotel & Raceway has officially reopened its poker room. The announcement comes as exciting news for poker enthusiasts in the state of Maine, as this marks the return of the only live poker room in
WSOP Main Event final table ready to battle for the title
Another record WSOP now has its final field as players prepare for the ultimate poker competition The stage is set for an epic showdown! The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, boasting a record-breaking 10,112 entries, reaches its climax on July 16 at Horseshoe Las Vegas. Nine determined players will vie for poker
Ohio may soon consider online poker legislation
State lawmakers continue to warm up to the idea of legalizing online poker Ohio may soon dip its toes into the online poker market, with a key lawmaker proposing two potential paths for legalization. Representative Bride Rose Sweeney revealed this possibility after the disbanding of the Study Commission on the Future of Gaming in Ohio.
The WPT Global Preheat Festival has arrived
The summer poker action continues with a couple of huge online events WPT Global, the online arm of the World Poker Tour (WPT), is bringing the heat this summer with two massive online poker festivals. There are several weeks of exciting tournaments, big guarantees and thrilling competition coming up. First up is the WPT Global
WPT League Kurt McPhail passes unexpectedly
The long-time WPT representative had been involved heavily in its success The poker community is mourning the loss of one of its most esteemed members, Kurt McPhail, who passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday. McPhail, a revered figure in the world of poker, was best known for founding the World Poker Tour (WPT) League in 2007,
The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup has its champions
The annual event continues to grow stronger, handing two tough players big victories this year The Global Poker x PokerNews Cup wrapped up in style with two exciting Freeroll Finales, awarding both Sweeps Coins (SC) and Gold Coins (GC) to a select group of online poker players. The 20-day festival, a collaboration between two major
WSOP Main Event turnout shows that poker continues to grow
The turnout for this year’s Main Event broke last year’s record The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event continues to reign supreme, shattering its own record for participation for the second year running. By the close of registration on Day 1D, 10,112 players had entered the fray, eclipsing the previous record of 10,043 set
WSOP Main Event could be about to make history
The event has already recorded the second-largest field for a WSOP Main Event The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em main event is on track to be one of the largest ever. As of early on day 1D on Sunday, organizers have reported that the number of entries has already surpassed 9,000.
WPT Global poker festivals are right around the corner
Another big poker tournament series is waiting for players of all levels Following the success of their Spring Festival, WPT Global is raising the stakes this summer with two online poker series boasting a combined $10 million in guaranteed prizes. The festivals cater to all bankrolls, with a wide range of buy-in options. The Spring
The WSOP Main Event has arrived
The action started with a bang as two players faced immediate elimination The biggest poker tournament of the year, the $10,000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, started yesterday. Live coverage on PokerGO began with the action and will run until the champion is crowned on July 17. Expect over 100 hours
Nominees for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame announced
Some of the top names in poker made the final list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has concluded the nomination period, confirming this year’s 10 potential inductees for the Poker Hall of Fame. The list includes prominent figures from the global poker community. Annually, after the rules for induction were changed a couple of