The win was the biggest for Eychenne and the third-largest for the EPT Thomas Eychenne is the newest champion of the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event, claiming a career-best score of $1,424,095 after topping a massive field of 2,045 players. The €5,300 buy-in event generated an $11.5 million prize pool, making it
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Poker Player Folds Pocket Aces Pre-Flop, and It Proves To Be the Right Move
Argentinian player Nicolas Giacomino made a hero lay down that saved his chip stack Folding pocket aces is almost unthinkable in poker, but Argentinian player Nicolas Giacomino did just that during the final table of the 2025 WSOP Online $215 Mystery Millions Bounty on GGPoker—and in the end, it worked out in his favor. Seven
California Soccer Coach Takes Down WSOPC Graton Casino Main Event
Bay Area soccer coach Stefan Clemens earned over $151,000, his biggest cash to date California’s Stefan Clemens, a Bay Area soccer coach and entrepreneur, captured his first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring after winning the Graton Casino Main Event in Rohnert Park. Clemens outlasted a 520-entry field in the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em
Peter McCusker Ships 2025 APAT World Amateur Poker Championship
The turnout for the event at Nottingham’s Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham was better than expected The 2025 Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) World Championship of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) brought record crowds to Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham, where Peter McCusker emerged as the new World Amateur Poker Champion. The festival’s Main Event, considered
Leon Sturm Takes Down EPT Barcelona Super High Roller
The German poker pro adds another $1,696,950 to his growing stack Leon Sturm has added another major trophy to his growing résumé by winning the €100,000 (US$117,000) Super High Roller at EPT Barcelona. The 24-year-old German secured the title after reaching a heads-up deal with American pro David Coleman, earning a payout of €1,450,385 (US$1,696,950)
Dnegs To Livestream Upcoming WSOP Online Action
Daniel Negreanu is getting warmed up for the start of the online series Daniel Negreanu is preparing to fire up his livestreams once again, this time from north of the border. The six-time World Series of Poker champion will head to Vancouver on September 15 to take part in the 2025 WSOP Online series, and
Hyundong Lee Becomes WPT Prime Champ After 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Win
The final prize pool was pushed to over $1.5 million Hyundong Lee has captured the spotlight in Asia’s poker scene by winning the 2025 WPT Prime Taiwan Championship. The event drew a massive field of 1,470 players, each paying TWD35,000 (US$1,125) to enter, creating a prize pool worth over TWD 45.3 million (US$1.5 million). After
Poker Player Robbed at Texas Hotel Following Successful Run at the Tables
The authorities think they already have a lead on the perpetrators A poker player in Houston was robbed of his winnings shortly after leaving a card room and returning to his hotel. Police say the incident took place on August 1 in the city’s Galleria area, a busy hub of shopping, business, and nightlife. According
Zachary Fischer Ships WSOP Circuit Cherokee Main Event for $324,135
Over 1,400 players signed up for the $1,700 buy-in WSOPC Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee The $1,700 buy-in World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event at Harrah’s Cherokee drew a massive field of 1,437 players, and when the final hand played out, it was New Yorker Zachary Fischer who claimed the title and $324,135
Poker Hall of Famer, Former Tournament Director Jack McClelland Passes Away
The Vegas and poker icon passed away at the age of 74 The poker community is mourning the loss of Jack McClelland, a Hall of Famer and one of the most respected tournament directors in the game’s history. He passed away at the age of 74, leaving behind a legacy that shaped poker across decades.
Jennifer Shahade Takes Down Women’s Summer Festival Main Event in London
Shahade defeated Claire Taylor in heads-up play to earn the title Jennifer Shahade added another highlight to her career last week by winning the Women’s Summer Festival Main Event in London. The PokerStars ambassador collected £22,200 after outlasting a field of 193 players at the Clermont London. The tournament carried a £400 buy-in and marked
Jake Cody ships Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship
The British pro won $510,000 in the $5,300 buy-in event Jake Cody, one of Britain’s most accomplished poker professionals, captured the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship in Florida, marking his largest tournament score in 14 years. The $5,300 buy-in event drew 889 entries, generating a tough final table that included Chris Hunichen, Stephen Song,