The NLHE pro shipped the event the first time participating in a Diamond Poker Series tourney Tom Vogelsang claimed victory at the Diamond Poker Series €5,200 (US$5,420) Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Opener. This adds another impressive title to his growing poker career. The event, held at Arena Casino Tirana, attracted 225 entries, generating a prize pool
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Kristen Foxen Takes Down Second Final PokerGo Tour Kickoff Event
This was the second year in a row that Foxen won the event Kristen Foxen secured another impressive victory, taking down the $10,000 finale of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) Kickoff Series on January 25. The Canadian poker pro earned $197,625 for her efforts, adding to her lifetime tournament earnings, which now stand at over $10.6
Matt Berkey to Battle Jared Bleznick in Heads-up Duel
Bleznick has already defeated 2024 Poker Hall of Fame inductee Patrik Antonius Matt Berkey has announced his next high-stakes opponent: Jared Bleznick, a sports card shop owner and accomplished poker player. During the “Only Friends” podcast, Berkey revealed that the two would face off in an upcoming heads-up poker battle, combining No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit
Patrick Leonard Takes the Top Spot on the PGT Leaderboard
Strong showings at the poker felt have already catapulted Leonard to the top Patrick Leonard, widely known as “Pads” in the poker world, appears to be setting his sights on a significant run in the live High Rollers circuit. The renowned online player has kicked off 2025 with a strong performance in the PokerGO Tour
Martins Adeniya Ships Lucky Hearts Poker Open Main Event For $512K
The victory came amid a record turnout that saw the guarantee almost double Martins Adeniya secured the biggest win of his poker career at the Lucky Hearts Poker Open Main Event, taking home $512,600 after outlasting a competitive field of 1,162 entries. The $3,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
Justin Tsui Takes Down WSOPC Marrakech Main Event
The win was the first WSOPC title for Tsui and came following a record turnout Justin Tsui emerged victorious at the 2025 WSOP Circuit Marrakech Main Event, claiming his first WSOPC ring and a career-high cash prize of 2,700,000 MAD (US$270,000). The event set a new record with 1,523 entries, generating a prize pool of
Leon Tsoukernik Out Of Coma Following Alleged Drug Overdose
The former owner of King’s Resort is still in critical condition Leon Tsoukernik, the well-known casino entrepreneur and former owner of King’s Resort, has emerged from a coma after a suspected propofol overdose that left him in critical condition. The 51-year-old businessman spent nearly two days in a life-threatening state at Prague’s Na Homolce Hospital
Poker Player, Supreme Court Blogger Tom Goldstein Indicted For Tax Fraud
The lawyer allegedly hid millions of dollars in winnings to avoid paying taxes Tom Goldstein, a poker player and founder of the Supreme Court-focused SCOTUSblog, has been indicted in a federal tax fraud case. The charges, filed in Maryland, allege that Goldstein participated in a multimillion-dollar scheme to evade taxes while misusing funds from his
23-year-old Ships Beau Rivage $1,200 Buy-in $1M GTD Main Event
William Oertling outlasted 1,755 entries to win the event The Beau Rivage Heater series in Biloxi, Mississippi, concluded with a dramatic $1,200 buy-in, $1 million guaranteed main event, crowning 23-year-old William Oertling as the champion. The event, which ran from January 3-13 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, drew an impressive 1,755 entries, pushing
Leon Tsoukernik, The WSOP Europe’s Most Notable Face, Hospitalized Following Supposed Overdose
The former King’s Casino owner is reportedly in very grave condition Leon Tsoukernik, a well-known poker figure and former King’s Casino owner, is reportedly in critical condition after being found unresponsive at his home in the Czech Republic. Emergency services responded to the scene, suspecting a possible overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative typically used
Alleged Poker Cheat Shane Hennen Arrested In Jontay Porter Illegal Betting Scheme
Shane was allegedly trying to escape to Colombia on a one-way ticket when he was arrested Shane Hennen, a Las Vegas gambler accused of cheating in private poker games, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter. Hennen, 39, was detained at Harry
Wisconsin WSOP Table Finalist Chris Roth Passes Away At 42
The poker grinder lost an enduring battle with cancer Chris Roth, a well-known figure in the Wisconsin poker community, passed away on January 2 at the age of 42 after battling cancer, according to PokerNews. Roth, recognized for his exceptional skill in Omaha hi-lo poker, had an enduring impact both at the tables and in