The man many knew as “Kiwi” was a regular on the Asia-Pacific poker circuit The poker community is mourning the loss of Graeme “Kiwi” Putt, a respected figure in the Australian and New Zealand poker scene. Putt, who was inducted into the Australian Poker Hall of Fame in 2014, was known for his deep passion
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Alex Lipkin Takes Down the WSOP Circuit Graton Main Event
The win gave him his first WSOPC ring and a $162,000 payday Alex Lipkin claimed his first WSOP Circuit gold ring after winning the Main Event at Graton Casino and Resort on February 24. His victory not only brought him the title but also the biggest payday of his poker career, earning $162,520. Lipkin remained
‘Miami John’ Receives a Poker Tournament Named After Him
The event was held during the Cardplayer Lifestyle festival in Las Vegas Poker players in Las Vegas paid tribute to the late “Miami John” Cernuto by dedicating a tournament in his honor just a week after his passing. The event, held during the Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival X at Resorts World Las Vegas, was
Jacqueline Sherwood Ships UK Open Ladies Championship
The tournament is one of several taking place as part of the annual UK Open Jacqueline Sherwood emerged as the champion of the UK Open Ladies Championship, defeating a field of 95 entrants to secure the title and a career-best payday of £2,180 (US$2,769). The tournament, featuring a £115 (US$145) buy-in, created a total prize
Poker Player Flips Out, Flips Tables at Harrah’s Cherokee WSOPC Event
An irate player turned over three tables, presumably after losing during the event A dramatic scene unfolded at Harrah’s Cherokee during the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event, where a player caused chaos by flipping over multiple tables in the middle of the tournament. The incident occurred on Day 2 of the $1,700
Justin Zaki Ships PokerGO Cup $25,000 Finale
The Florida poker pro scored several big wins during the series Justin Zaki closed out the 2025 PokerGO Cup in dominant fashion, winning the $25,000 buy-in finale and taking home $417,000. The Florida-based pro, who now boasts over $6.5 million in career earnings, secured his fifth recorded tournament victory by defeating Joey Weissman in a
PokerGO Cup Win Puts Kristen Foxen Atop the Women’s All-Time Money List
One of poker’s greatest players has now won over $11 million in live events Kristen Foxen has cemented her place in poker history by becoming the highest-earning female tournament player of all time. Her latest victory at the PokerGO Cup added $348,300 to her career earnings, pushing her total to $11,077,811. This milestone places her
Phil Hellmuth Refuses To Participate in This Year’s WSOP Main Event
The WSOP bracelet leader could take a break for the first time since 1988 Phil Hellmuth has announced that he will not participate in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, ending a streak that began in 1988. The 1989 Main Event champion cited the tournament’s demanding schedule as his primary reason for
Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Forced To Abandon Texas Tournament
Imsirovic’s antics continue to follow him as he tries to get back to the tables Ali Imsirovic, once a dominant force in high-stakes poker, found himself removed from a major tournament in Texas over the weekend. The Bosnian-American player, who previously admitted to online cheating, attempted to compete in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker
Full Metal Jacket Actor, Poker Player Kevyn Major Howard Passes Away
The actor and charity poker organizer passed away on Valentine’s Day The actor best known for his role as “Rafterman” in Full Metal Jacket, Kevyn Major Howard, has passed away at the age of 69. He died on February 14 in Las Vegas after battling a respiratory illness for several weeks. His death was confirmed
“Miami” John Cernuto Passes Away Days After Hospice Care Announced
Cernuto had been a regular fixture in the poker ecosystem for decades The poker community is mourning the loss of “Miami” John Cernuto, who passed away on Monday in Las Vegas at the age of 81. His death came shortly after entering hospice care due to colon cancer. Known for his longevity and skill in
British Poker Series Director Shaun Johnston Accused of Scam
Professional poker player Charlie Carrel believes Johnston has run off with his money British Poker Series (BPS) director Shaun Johnston is facing serious accusations after professional poker player Charlie Carrel publicly claimed that Johnston owes him $60,000. Carrel took to social media to expose the situation, stating that the debt stems from an unregulated online