The two-time WSOP bracelet winner added another $301,000 to his tournament cashes Justin Saliba came out on top at the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em Poker Masters event No. 9, overcoming a final table stacked with elite players. The tournament, which attracted 67 entries, generated a $1,005,000 prize pool. For his victory, Saliba earned $301,000 and added
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California Casino Poker Cheats Face Felony Charges
The pair ran their schemes at Harrah’s San Diego and Pala Casino Spa Resort Two Southern California men are facing felony charges after allegedly cheating at poker in casinos by marking high-value cards. Prosecutors say the scheme allowed the pair to pocket more than $30,000 before they were caught on surveillance cameras. Both are now
PokerGo Founder Cary Katz Wins First Poker Masters Title
Katz had six PokerGO Tour wins but never a Masters title Cary Katz, the founder of PokerGO, claimed his first Poker Masters title after a comeback victory in Event #7 of the 2025 series. The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 77 entries, generating a $770,000 prize pool. Katz battled through a tough final table before
Alex Foxen Jumps Out in Front on the PGT Leaderboard
A victory at a Poker Masters event propelled the poker pro to the top of the charts Alex Foxen has climbed to the top of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) leaderboard after securing a big win in Event #6 of the Poker Masters in Las Vegas. The victory brought him $272,000 in prize money and 272
Soccer’s Neymar, Jr. Comes Close to Title in WCOOP Event
The Brazilian soccer phenom and PokerStars ambassador made it to the final two Neymar Jr. nearly added a major poker title to his resume this week while much of the sporting world was focused on the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Brazilian star, who has become an active figure in the online poker scene as a
Michigan Rejects Request for Appeal of Poker Player Susie Zhao’s Killer
The decision should be the final chapter in the shocking case that began five years ago The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of Jeffery Bernard Morris, the man convicted of killing professional poker player and commentator Susie Zhao in 2020. The decision, reported late August, leaves Morris with no remaining legal
Benjamin Rolle Earns First WSOP Title and $3.9 Million With Online Main Event Win
The German pro outlasted a field of 5,961 entries in the $5,000 buy-in event Benjamin Rolle, better known in the online poker world as “bencb789,” secured his first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning the 2025 WSOP Online Main Event. The German pro triumphed over a field of 5,961 entries in the $5,000
Ike Haxton Wins First Triton Title After 34 Final Tables
The long-time Triton fixture won his first title at the $100K PLO Main Event Isaac “Ike” Haxton has finally broken through on the Triton Poker stage. After years of close calls and a reputation as one of the most consistent performers on the high-roller circuit, Haxton secured his first Triton title in Jeju, South Korea,
Poker Pro Craig Bergeron Re-Charged in Murder Case
Police were able to secure a key witness that will help bring Bergeron to justice Poker professional Craig Bergeron is once again facing first-degree murder charges in Michigan after a brief legal twist nearly saw his case thrown out. The 36-year-old was accused of fatally shooting 37-year-old Tommy Ireland in Detroit last December, an incident
Christoph Vogelsang Wins Triton Poker Super High Roller for $4 Million
The German pro outlasted 227 other entries to earn his second Triton title Christoph Vogelsang added another major trophy to his résumé on Thursday night, capturing the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II Main Event for just under $4.1 million. The German pro, known for his calm and methodical approach, outlasted a star-studded
Craig Mason Earns First Live Title at the PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic
Mason now has almost $2.8 million in live poker tournament earnings Craig Mason, a familiar name in high-stakes poker, finally secured his first live tournament title at the 2025 PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic. The $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller attracted 49 entries and built a $245,000 prize pool. Mason, who already had more than
Daniel Negreanu Is Now a Kalshi Partner
The move could mean that poker will be added to the prediction markets platform Daniel Negreanu, one of poker’s most recognizable names, has added a new role outside the felt by partnering with prediction market operator Kalshi. Known worldwide as “Kid Poker,” the six-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and longtime GGPoker ambassador











