The win was the second of the year for the California poker pro Ian Steinman added another highlight to his already impressive poker résumé by taking down the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Bay Area Main Event at Graton Resort and Casino in Northern California. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 643 entries, creating a
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WSOP To Make Significant Change To Use of Personal Devices in Tournaments
Tournament players won’t be able to use cell phones after an event falls to three tables The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is introducing stricter rules on the use of personal devices during its bracelet events, aiming to eliminate the chance of outside assistance during critical tournament moments. Starting this year, players will no longer
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Hustler Casino Live Player Wins Million-Dollar Pot
Erick Lindgren has a great run as he makes a return to Hustler Casino Live Erick “E-Dog” Lindgren, a familiar face from the poker boom era, secured a seat in the highly anticipated Million Dollar Game at Hustler Casino Live after winning one of the largest satellite tournaments ever held. Lindgren topped a $25,000 buy-in
Maurice Hawkins once again tied for greatest number of WSOPC wins
Hawkins and Engel continue their battle to retain the top spot Maurice Hawkins has once again drawn level with Ari Engel in the all-time World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) ring race, both now tied with 19 titles apiece. This comes just weeks after Engel claimed the solo lead with his 19th ring — briefly
Chris Moneymaker Takes Down the Moneymaker Tour MGM National Harbor Event
Moneymaker has compiled more than $8 million in live tournament earnings with his latest win Chris Moneymaker added another personal milestone to his long poker résumé by winning an event on his own tour. Yesterday, the Poker Hall of Famer claimed victory in a $300 mixed Omaha tournament during the ongoing Moneymaker Tour stop at
Johan Lees Ships the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship
The 3-day event attracted over 1,000 entries and pushed the prize pool to $1.3 million Johan Lees claimed the spotlight at the Australian Poker Open $1500 Platinum Players Championship, walking away with the title and a personal best payday of A$252,300 (US$162,000). The three-day event, held at Club Marconi in Western Sydney, saw over 1,000
Simon Wilson Takes Down Record-Setting Irish Open
The turnout pushed the prize pool to over $4 million, with Wilson taking home $688,000 Simon Wilson has become the latest poker sensation after winning the largest Irish Open in history, pocketing €600,000 (US$688,000) in the process. The tournament, already known as one of Europe’s most sociable and energetic events, saw a record turnout of
Dnegs Shares Insight Into What It Really Takes To Be a Poker High-Roller
It’s becoming increasingly more expensive to play at the more expensive events Daniel Negreanu, a seven-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, recently offered a candid look into the financial realities of high-stakes poker. Sharing insights on social media, Negreanu highlighted that despite the allure of million-dollar cashes, the actual profits for high-roller tournament
Shannon Shorr Rivers His Way to a Win at the US Poker Open
If ever there’s a time to be a river rat, it’s with a tournament victory on the line Shannon Shorr added another highlight to his already strong run this year by winning Event #5 of the US Poker Open, taking home $220,400 and the event’s Golden Eagle trophy. The victory adds to his recent momentum
WSOP’s New Definition of ‘Industry Employee’ Cause a Stir
The rule apparently allows social media personalities to qualify as poker employees The World Series of Poker’s decision to broaden the definition of “industry employee” is drawing a mix of reactions across the poker community. The long-running $500 event, previously known as the Casino Employees event, has been renamed the “Industry Employees” event and now
Cherish Andrews Wins $25K Seminole High Roller After 4-Way Chop
This was a milestone for Andrews as the first victory in a tournament with a buy-in over $2,200 Cherish Andrews came out on top in the $25,000 High Roller at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown after a four-way deal was made at the final table. The tournament drew 70 entries, creating a prize pool