The player pool blew away the guarantee, allowing it to almost double Travis Macmillan from Halifax, Nova Scotia, achieved a career-high win by taking down the World Poker Tour (WPT) 500 Playground event held in Montreal. The CAD590 (US$425) buy-in tournament, which guaranteed CAD400,000 (US$288,000), nearly doubled expectations with a prize pool reaching CAD799,000 (US$575,280),
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Ben Tollerene Ships PGT PLO Championship
The poker pro picked up his second PGT title of the month, along with almost $500,000 Ben Tollerene secured a major win in the PokerGO Tour (PGT) Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Championship, taking home a $496,000 prize after coming out on top of a talented field. The $25,200 buy-in event, held at PokerGO Studio in Las
Did WSOP Online Michigan Winner Cheat His Way to a Title?
Kevin “GR4ND_THEFT” Ruscitti faces accusations from several players of using solvers The poker community in Michigan has been full of controversy as Kevin “GR4ND_THEFT” Ruscitti, the reigning WSOP Online Michigan Player of the Year, finds himself at the center of cheating allegations. Ruscitti, who recently won a WSOP bracelet in an online event, had his
Oliver Weis Continues 2024 Hot Streak With EPT Cyprus Main Event Win
The German pro has already scored over $2 million in live events this year Oliver Weis has continued his impressive 2024 poker streak by winning the European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus Main Event, adding another seven-figure payday to his already successful year. The German poker pro outlasted a tough field of 1,284 players in the
Dnegs Bests Alex Foxen in PokerGO PLO Event
Daniel Negreanu finds success and takes down one of the best in the poker space Daniel Negreanu secured another impressive victory on Sunday, taking down the $10,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event on the PokerGO Tour. The tournament, held at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, saw Negreanu outplay a stacked field of 104 entrants to claim
Poker After Dark Poker Player Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
Damien LeForbes allegedly played a big role in a Las Vegas illegal betting scheme Damien LeForbes, a professional poker player known for his appearances on shows like “Poker After Dark” and “High Stakes Poker,” has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to money laundering and running an illegal sports betting operation. LeForbes, 43, operated a
Mateos, Hrabec Fall in EPT Cyprus $50K Super High Roller
Mikalai Vaskaboinikau outlasts some of the best players to take the title The EPT Cyprus $50K Super High Roller saw some of poker’s biggest names compete for the top prize, but it was Mikalai Vaskaboinikau who emerged victorious, taking home $601,397 and the Golden Shard trophy. Despite strong performances, Adrian Mateos and Roman Hrabec fell
Nick Murray Wins the MSPT Michigan State Poker Championship Main Event
The prize pool surpassed $2.7 million and crushed the $1 million guarantee Nick Murray claimed the title at the 2024 Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Michigan State Poker Championship Main Event, hosted at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. Held from October 10-13, the event drew an impressive 2,819 entries, creating a prize pool of over $2.7 million—more than
Maria Konnikova Finally Picks up Her First WSOP Bracelet
The poker author and player has captured her first WSOP victory playing Crazy 8’s Maria Konnikova, author of The Biggest Bluff and co-host of the Risky Business podcast, has added a significant title to her growing list of poker achievements: a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. In a career that began as a research
Poker Player Coming To Next Season of Deal or No Deal Island
WSOPC winner Courtney Kim will be on the show sometime next year Two-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring winner Courtney Kim is set to appear on the upcoming second season of NBC’s Deal or No Deal Island, slated to air in early 2025. Kim, known for her success in the poker world, will
First Time’s the Charm for Celebrity Poker Tour Poker Player
Lena Ayad made the run of a lifetime, despite having little experience playing poker Lena Ayad made an impressive debut by winning the Celebrity Poker Tour’s H3 Game Night at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Despite having no prior experience at the poker table, Ayad walked away with the top prize of $5,000 after
Simone Andrian Shows Willpower Taking Down WSOPE Main Event
A long final table run finally paid off, giving Andrian his third WSOP title and another $1.4 million Simone Andrian has claimed victory in the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event, showcasing determination to overcome a tough field and secure the title. The $11,350 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted 768 entries, creating a