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
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North Carolina Bill Seeks Approval for Home Poker Games
The bill could be a good indicator of changes to state gambling policies A bill that aims to legalize home poker games in North Carolina has moved forward, passing a House Judiciary Committee vote. If approved, the legislation would provide legal protection for private games played in homes and community clubhouses, addressing a long-standing issue
Monday’s High Stakes Poker Sees Largest Pot Ever Recorded on the Show
Alan Keating and Peter Wang make High Stakes Poker history Monday night’s episode of High Stakes Poker delivered a historic moment, as the largest pot ever recorded on the show played out between Alan Keating and Peter Wang. With several aggressive players at the table, including Rick Salomon and Nik “Airball” Arcot, it seemed inevitable
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
The Race Continues to Top the CardPlayer POY List
Jeremy Ausmus is still in first place, but several players hope to dethrone him Jeremy Ausmus remains the player to beat in the CardPlayer POY race, holding onto the top spot after a strong showing in March. His recent performances in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea, earned him valuable
Mid-States Poker Tour Now Known as Major Series of Poker: The Tour
This is the third time in just a few years that the brand has been changed The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is undergoing a major rebrand, officially becoming the Major Series of Poker: The Tour. This marks the second time the MSPT acronym has evolved. When it launched in 2009, it originally stood for the
Poker Room In Pensacola, FL, Approved for Relocation
The Pensacola Greyhound Track and Poker Room will soon have a new home A poker room in Pensacola, FL, is set to relocate after Escambia County Commissioners voted to amend a zoning ordinance. The decision, made by a four-to-one vote, clears the way for the Pensacola Greyhound Track and Poker Room to move its operations
The Lodge Card Club in Texas Adds New Investors
Several poker players are joining Doug Polk in helping the poker room succeed The Lodge Card Club in Texas has expanded its ownership group with two well-known poker personalities, Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot and Ethan “Rampage” Yau. Doug Polk, one of the existing owners, announced in a recent YouTube video, highlighting their influence in the
Hustler Casino Live Sees Almost Impossible Hand in Recent Episode
Three players each got a different straight in the same hand A recent episode of Hustler Casino Live delivered an extremely rare poker moment when three players flopped different straights in the same hand, leading to a massive $80,000 pot. The high-stakes No-Limit Hold’em cash game featured well-known players, including LA Poker Classic champion Mike
Wrongful Arrest of Poker Player at Caesars Las Vegas Leads to Lawsuit
Pro poker player Daniel Demissie is still working to clear his name and reputation Daniel Demissie, a professional poker player from Atlantic City, has taken legal action against Caesars Entertainment and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) following what he claims was a wrongful arrest at Caesars-owned Flamingo in 2023. He argues that the
WPT Champions Club Expands Following WPT Rolling Thunder
Shawn Daniels took down the event and added his first WPT title Shawn Daniels is the newest member of the WPT Champions Club after securing victory at the WPT Rolling Thunder. The California poker pro topped a field of 404 players in the $3,500 buy-in event, earning $257,600 for his first World Poker Tour title.
The Race to the Top of the WSOPC Ring Leaderboard Is Hot Once Again
Daniel Lowery has added two rings to move into a tie with Maurice Hawkins The battle for the top spot in the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring leaderboard is heating up, with several players making significant moves in recent weeks. Daniel Lowery is the latest to shake up the rankings after winning two