The first half of the schedule is now available, with stops coming around the world The World Poker Tour (WPT) has officially released the first half of its 2025 schedule, giving poker enthusiasts plenty to look forward to in the coming months. This initial lineup includes events across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with
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WSOPC Marrakech To Include 12 Ring-awarding Events
The next WSOP circuit series gets underway on January 10 The World Series of Poker International Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to the Casino de Marrakech at the luxurious Es Saadi Marrakech Resort in Morocco. From January 10 to January 19, this ten-day poker festival will feature 12 WSOPC ring-awarding events, including the highly anticipated Main
WPT Season 22 Has Its Player Of The Year
Yunkyu Song excelled at a number of events to reach the top of the charts Yunkyu Song has been crowned the Player of the Year for the 22nd season of the World Poker Tour (WPT), capping off an impressive year of performances across multiple events. Originally from South Korea and raised in Washington, the 25-year-old
Thieves On The Run After Hitting Texas Poker Room Christmas Eve
A trio of thieves broke in on Christmas Eve, but no one was injured Three masked individuals remain at large following a Christmas Eve robbery at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, TX. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:45 AM local time, involved the suspects breaking into the poker room while it was
Thieves On The Run After Hitting Texas Poker Room Christmas Eve
A trio of thieves broke in on Christmas Eve, but no one was injured Three masked individuals remain at large following a Christmas Eve robbery at Johnny’s Social Card Club in Wichita Falls, TX. The incident, which occurred at approximately 3:45 AM local time, involved the suspects breaking into the poker room while it was
First PokerGO Tour Event For 2025 Already In The Books
Nick Schulman has become the first PokerGO champ of the year Nick Schulman has kicked off 2025 in great style by claiming victory in the first PokerGO Tour event of the year. Schulman, a seasoned poker professional, triumphed in the $10,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament, the opening event of the PGT Last Chance series. His
Pennsylvania Could Join MSIGA Ahead Of This Year’s WSOP
The state’s gaming regulator has confirmed that the launch is imminent Pennsylvania is making strides toward joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), potentially opening its doors to cross-border online poker play in early 2025. This development could allow Pennsylvania poker players to compete in larger player pools and enjoy enhanced gaming opportunities alongside participants
2025 WSOP Circuit Series Ready To Get Underway
The tournament series starts in Oklahoma next week The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Series is kicking off 2025 with a packed January schedule that promises excitement for poker enthusiasts. After a short holiday break, the series resumes with stops in Oklahoma, California, Mississippi, and Florida, marking the continuation of the 2024/25 Circuit season,
Amazon Prime Now Streaming Mike Matusow Documentary
The documentary received high praise from The Poker Brat and others A Mike Matusow documentary is now available for streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime, offering a deep dive into the life of one of poker’s most colorful figures. After a limited screening in Las Vegas earlier this year, viewers can now rent the two-hour film,
Florida’s Palm Beach Kennel Club To Get New Poker Room
Palm Beach County Commissioners have signed off on a request for the new poker fixture The Palm Beach Kennel Club, a historic venue in Florida known for its greyhound racing and poker room, is preparing for a major transformation. First opened in 1932, the facility is closing its original doors, but its operations will continue
World Poker Tour World Championship Comes To A Close
One of the biggest tournaments of the year ended with a $23-million prize pool The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship wrapped up at the Wynn Las Vegas, with Scott Stewart claiming the title and a career-defining payday of $2,563,900. The event attracted a large number of professionals looking to make their mark in
WSOP Super Main Event Ends With Surprising Finish
A 24-year-old topped the field and took home $6 million The WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event wrapped up with a surprising and memorable finish, as 24-year-old Yinan Zhou from China claimed the top prize of $6 million. Zhou outlasted a competitive field to secure the title in what has been hailed as the largest