32-year-old Darren Young died under mysterious circumstances as he was traveling through Asia The family of Darren Young, a 32-year-old professional poker player from Kilmarnock, Scotland, is grappling with unanswered questions surrounding his death in the Philippines earlier this year. Young’s body was found in a luxury condo he rented in Manila, and his mother,
Category: Poker Players
Poker Hall of Fame inducts its latest member
Patrik Antonius has now been immortalized with poker’s highest recognition The Poker Hall of Fame has a new member: the high-stakes maestro Patrik Antonius. This induction marks a significant milestone in the career of the Finnish poker pro, solidifying his place among poker’s elite. Antonius, 43, isn’t just a household name in poker circles –
Mike Watson adds WSOP title to WPT and EPT titles
The long-running hunt for a coveted WSOP victory is now over In a display of skill and determination reminiscent of his poker prowess, Mike Watson has further solidified his place among the elite poker players by capturing yet another prestigious title. Watson emerged victorious in the 2024 WSOP Online $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em Six-Max Championship, adding
Chance Kornuth picks up fourth WSOP bracelet
Kornuth took down the $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold’em for $155,000 The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) continues to crown champions, and this time it’s Chance Kornuth adding another prestigious WSOP bracelet to his collection. The 38-year-old poker pro emerged victorious in Event #85: $1,000 FLIP & GO No-Limit Hold’em, outlasting a field
Garth Yettick wins first WSOP bracelet 20 years after last live cash
Yettick took down six-time bracelet winner Josh Arieh to capture his first bracelet The 2024 World Series of Poker saw a new champion crowned in Event #83: $1,500 Eight-Game Mix 6-Handed. After a thrilling final table battle, Garth Yettick emerged victorious, overcoming a significant chip deficit to claim his first WSOP bracelet and a life-changing
Expanded poker room coming to Twin Rivers Lincoln casino
The Rhode Island casino is getting an upgrade that it hopes will attract more poker players Bally’s Corporation and Maverick Gaming have joined forces to establish the Bally’s Maverick Poker Room at Bally’s Twin River Casino & Hotel in Lincoln, Rhode Island. This strategic partnership brings together Bally’s regional casino expertise with Maverick’s established presence
Francis Anderson earns first WSOP bracelet with Independence Day event win
The NY poker pro now has over $3.2 million in lifetime live earnings Francis Anderson has experienced several near victories at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) over the past few years. His first close call came in 2019 when he secured a fourth-place finish in the $2,620 ‘Marathon’ event. In 2022, he achieved a
Nick Petrangelo takes down Wynn Summer Classic Main Event
It’s the latest win and another $2.2 million for the long-time high-stakes grinder The 2024 Wynn Summer Classic Main Event shattered its $10 million guarantee, reaching a final prize pool of $14,112,000. With 1,440 entries surpassing expectations, the high-stakes tournament culminated with a familiar face emerging victorious. Two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Nick
Matthew Lambrecht ships WSOP $10,000 Mystery Bounty event
The win earned Lambrecht a top prize of over $1 million and bragging rights The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw continued excitement with its $10,000 Mystery Bounty event, attracting 965 participants and generating an $8,974,500 prize pool. $3,000 from each entry was allocated to a bounty prize pool, totaling $2,895,000. Players who achieved
WPT commentator Tony Dunst picks up third WSOP bracelet
It’s been four years since the poker pro earned his last bracelet World Poker Tour (WPT) announcer Tony Dunst made a remarkable transition from the broadcast booth to the online poker tables on Sunday night, securing a significant win. The seasoned poker professional earned his third World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by triumphing in
WSOP Ladies Event winner gets revenge on last year’s finish
Japan’s Shiina Okamoto finished as runner-up last year, but took the title this year Japan’s Shiina Okamoto emerged victorious in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship, a title she narrowly missed out on claiming in 2023. This year, her determination paid off, overcoming a field of 1,245 players to secure
Scott Seiver adds third WSOP bracelet of the year
The Las Vegas poker pro continues to show off at the felt Las Vegas poker pro Scott Seiver etched his name deeper into poker history on June 30. The 39-year-old secured his third bracelet win of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) by conquering the prestigious $10,000 no-limit deuce-to-seven single draw lowball championship. This victory