The poker grinder claims he was coerced during his stay at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health Tom Dwan, one of poker’s most recognized names, has come forward with serious claims following a recent stay in a mental health facility in the UK. The high-stakes player, often known for his quiet public presence, is
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Texas Poker Player Seeks New Trial in Fraud Case
Anthony Hutchison is looking for ways to stall the case from seeing a courtroom Anthony Hutchison, a high-stakes poker regular and former professional athlete, is pushing for a new trial following his conviction on multiple federal charges linked to a bribery and fraud scheme involving the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The verdict was handed
Kevin LI Picks up First WSOP Bracelet of the 2025 Tournament Series
Kevin Li took down the Tournament of Champions, adding $200,000 to his bank Kevin Li made his mark on the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by winning the Tournament of Champions, earning his first WSOP bracelet and a $200,000 top prize. The 23-year-old poker pro from Calgary, Alberta, secured his spot in the invite-only
Phil Hellmuth III Following Closely in His Father’s Footsteps
The Poker Brat’s son is already finding his way around the poker table, but without the tantrums Phil Hellmuth may be the most decorated World Series of Poker player in history, but now his son, Phil Hellmuth III, is starting to make waves of his own. The 24-year-old recently had what his father described as
Player Ships WSOPC Harrah’s Cherokee Event – Only His Third Event Ever
The third time’s the charm for Tuyen Dieu as he scores $287,230 payday Tuyen Dieu may not have had much tournament experience going into the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Harrah’s Cherokee, but that didn’t stop him from walking away with the biggest win of the series. Competing in only his third-ever
Ian Steinman Ships RunGood Poker Series Bay Area Main Event
The win was the second of the year for the California poker pro Ian Steinman added another highlight to his already impressive poker résumé by taking down the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Bay Area Main Event at Graton Resort and Casino in Northern California. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 643 entries, creating a
Poker Players Turn Heated Poker Battle Into Battle of Fisticuffs
Two players at a poker game at Red Rock Casino gave a new meaning to poker tilt A poker game at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas turned violent over the weekend, leading to a viral video and one man getting knocked out cold. The incident, which took place in Summerlin, has
Aleksandr Shevliakov Ships EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Amid Major Controversy
The Russian player has been called out for angle shooting several times on his way to the win Aleksandr Shevliakov won the 2025 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event, collecting a €1 million (US$1.1 million) prize, but the win didn’t come without some controversy. The Russian player topped a field of 1,195 entries, outlasting a tough
Mikita Badziakouski Has Now Earned Over $65 Million Playing Poker
The 33-year-old Belarusian added another big win at the EPT in Monte Carlo Mikita Badziakouski continues to climb the ranks of poker’s elite, now surpassing the $65 million mark in career tournament earnings. The 33-year-old Belarusian added nearly $900,000 to his bankroll with victory in the €50,000 (US$56,000) High Roller at a 2025 European Poker
Sebastian Malec Almost Scores Victory at EPT Monte Carlo
The last big win for the Polish player was the WPT Main Event in Barcelona in 2016 Sebastian Malec is once again making headlines on the European Poker Tour, nearly grabbing a second major win at EPT Monte-Carlo. The Polish player, who first caught the poker world’s attention with a €1.1 million (US$1.1 million) victory
Brad Gafford Ships MSPT Main Even at Sycuan Casino Resort
The California native now has over $1 million in live tournament winnings Brad Gafford added another major title to his growing poker résumé with a win at the MSPT Main Event held at Sycuan Casino Resort in Southern California. The San Diego native took home $87,963 after coming out on top of a 417-entry field
John Juanda Picks up First APT Title in 15 Years
The Poker Hall of Famer took down the second event of the APT in Taipei John Juanda has returned to the spotlight in a big way, earning his first Asian Poker Tour (APT) title in 15 years. The Poker Hall of Famer won the Single Day High Roller at the 2025 APT Taipei festival, taking