The poker tournament series awarded over $3 million before its conclusion Over $3 million in prizes were paid out at the Wynn Fall Classic in Las Vegas, which concluded on October 29 after 28 days of exciting tournament poker action. Some notable poker pros to hoist the Wynn Las Vegas replica trophy and earn big
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Cards For Kindness Poker Tournament offers chance at WSOP Main Event seat
The online poker tournament gives players a chance at a prized spot in the WSOP An upcoming charity poker event that aims to raise funds for youth gives poker players an opportunity to compete for an entry to the $10,000 buy-in World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event in Las Vegas. The Cards For Kindness
Borgata forced to reschedule poker series following MGM cyberattacks
MGM Resorts resolved the cyberattack issues but is still dealing with some problems Borgata had planned to hold its fall mini-series in October until MGM Resorts became the victim of hackers who interrupted daily operations. The mini-series has since been rescheduled to run from November 14-19 at Borgata Atlantic City. Borgata New Jersey will also
Actor Bryan Cranston to host celebrity poker tournament
The ‘Breaking Bad’ star turns to poker to raise money for the Entertainment Community Fund Award-winning Hollywood actor Bryan Cranston will host the ‘Lights! Camera! Ante Up! Celebrity Poker Tournament’ in partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund. It takes place on Sunday, November 12, at 1 PM Pacific time and will benefit the Entertainment Community Fund.
PokerGO Tour PLO Series II adds two new winners
Adam Hendrix and Bryce Yockey have added their names to the winners list Two more players have picked up tournament wins at the PokerGO Tour’s second Pot-Limit Omaha Series in Las Vegas. Adam Hendrix and Bryce Yockey recently took victories in the series that began on October 19 at the PokerGO Studio, which wraps up
Card Player Poker Tour to put $1M on the table this December
The tournament is coming to The Venetian in Las Vegas and will run for several weeks The Venetian Resort Las Vegas will celebrate the new year from December 25 through January 7 with the DeepStack Extravaganza (NYE) tournament series. Almost $1 million in prize guarantees will be granted during the 19 events scheduled. The highlight
Florida poker room and Jai Alai facility makes way for new poker room
Ocala Gainesville Poker and Jai Alai will cease operations on October 28 A poker and Jai Alai venue that’s been in business for 50 years in Marion County, Florida, will close soon as it makes way for a brand new poker room. Ocala Gainesville Poker and Jai Alai has announced in an official statement that
Detroit casinos close poker rooms amid strikes
Detroit’s casino workers are striking for more money, leading to chaos in the poker rooms Three Detroit casinos have temporarily closed their poker rooms after 3,700 employees went on strike. The venues will remain in operation while the strike continues, but the poker rooms at the MGM Grand Detroit and MotorCity Casino have been closed
The Gulf Coast Poker Awards has its latest group of winners
Harrah’s New Orleans hosted the fourth year of the awards earlier this week Barstool Sports’ Ben Mintz hosted the fourth annual Gulf Coast Poker Awards during the Poker Gras Festival at Harrah’s New Orleans on October 15. The ceremony recognized the achievements of poker players and industry personnel, with seven people awarded trophies in various
European Poker Tour Cyprus continues to find big winners
Big names like Adrian Mateos and Juan Pardo continue to shine at the felt The 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour Cyprus began on October 11, featuring 59 events, including the $5,300 EPT Cyprus main event from October 16-22. Buy-ins range from $330 to $50,000 for the super high roller event. Champions have already been crowned
GGPoker, WSOP catch heat from players over Bahamas poker festival
The WSOP and GGPoker are playing tricks with the tournament series’ guarantees GGPoker and World Series of Poker (WSOP) made news in August after announcing a $50 million poker festival to be held in November and December at the Atlantis Hotel in the Bahamas. Now, because of low initial interest and two other big European
PokerStars forced to slow down poker ops, exits Norway
The global poker platform has decided to throw in the towel on Norwegian players In a strategic move, PokerStars has confirmed its decision to cease operations in Norway by the end of this month. The announcement was substantiated by Poker Industry PRO, revealing that an email notification was dispatched to players last week, informing them