This was the Minnesota native’s second career WSOP bracelet The Minnesota poker professional secured the standard-setting victory by defeating Salvatore Dicarlo heads-up in the $1,500 Monster Stack No Limit Hold’em tournament. Held at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas venues, the massive event drew a record-breaking field of 11,933 entries to generate a total prize
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WSOPC Grinder Hawkins Unable to Find WSOP Bracelet
Kenneth Brent Gregory denied Hawkins his first career WSOP bracelet in a dramatic final showdown Maurice Hawkins fell just short of adding a coveted gold bracelet to his record-setting collection of 25 WSOP Circuit rings on Tuesday night. Despite holding a commanding chip lead during three-handed play, Hawkins suffered a disappointing second-place finish in the
Artur Martirosian Picks up 4th WSOP Bracelet
The Russian poker pro has now surpassed $40 million in live tournament cashes Russian high roller standout Artur Martirosian secured his fourth career World Series of Poker bracelet by emerging victorious in the elite $25,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold’em high roller event. The 28-year-old poker professional earned a massive top prize of $1,286,285 for outlasting a
Kristen Foxen Adds Sixth WSOP Bracelet
The Canadian poker pro continues to show off her skills at the felt Kristen Foxen achieved a monumental career milestone by defeating an elite field of opponents to capture her sixth tournament victory at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Competing in the $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em event, the accomplished Canadian professional
Márcio Clare Ships BSOP One Main Event for $62,661
Márcio Clare won the prestigious BSOP One Main Event title following a final table chop Márcio Clare secured the championship trophy at the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) One Main Event held at Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Brazil. The high-profile Brazilian poker tournament featured some of the biggest names in the sport, culminating in
John Cynn Breaks Four-Year Tournament Win Drought
The 2018 world champion secured his first live tournament cash in four years on Wednesday Former world champion John Cynn ended a notable four-year absence from the live tournament payout window at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). The Chicago area native successfully navigated past the money bubble during the secondary stage of the $10,000
Hellmuth Makes It to First 2026 WSOP Final Table After Hitting Quads
This marks Hellmuth’s 76th WSOP final table appearance Phil Hellmuth has advanced to his first final table of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) after surging through the field in a major tournament. The 17-time bracelet winner secured his spot among the final eight players in the $10,000 Limit Omaha 8 or Better Championship.
Chess Player Michael Casella Bests Nick Schulman in Heads-up Battle
Chess champion Michael Casella defeated two poker pros to capture a WSOP title A debut performance concluded at the 2026 World Series of Poker when chess master Michael Casella conquered Event #8, the $1,500 Badugi tournament. Casella navigated a highly competitive field and outlasted two iconic poker figures during three-handed play to secure his first
Dnegs Announces First Baby Is on the Way
Daniel Negreanu and his wife, Amanda, have announced they are expecting their first child Professional poker superstar Daniel Negreanu revealed that he and his wife, Amanda, are expecting their first child later this year. The life-changing announcement surprised fans during the opening segment of his summer tournament video blog. The couple shared their excitement about
Adelstein vs. Keating Featured as the Lodge Reopens Its Doors
The Lodge Card Club in Austin reopens following a major legal victory with a high-stakes livestream battle The Lodge cardroom in Texas is celebrating its grand reopening after successfully defeating a lengthy legal challenge from the state. To mark its return to business, the venue is hosting an unprecedented high-stakes cash game on its popular
Anthony Finley Takes Down Oklahoma State Championship of Poker Main Event
The win comes a year after he was eliminated in third place in the same event Anthony Finley secured his latest victory by winning the Oklahoma State Championship of Poker $800 Main Event one year after finishing third in the exact same tournament. The American player outlasted a competitive field to secure the first-place prize
Mike Watson Picks up Seventh Triton Title in Montenegro
The Canadian poker pro has featured prominently during the tournament series Canadian poker professional Mike Watson continued his impressive run at the Triton Series by winning the $50,000 Bounty Quattro event in Montenegro. This victory came just days after his triumph in a $30,000 turbo tournament at the same poker venue. Watson navigated a highly











