None of the previous Main Event winners has survived as the tournament advances The grand finale of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event 2023 will witness a historic change: no repeat winner will emerge from the final table. Joe Hachem and Chris Moneymaker, who had both clinched victories in previous years, were promptly
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Retired firefighter ships WSOP Salute to Warriors tournament
Steven Genovese turned $500 into almost $218,000 as he won the event In an incredible turn of events, a retired firefighter from Southern California successfully realized his lifelong aspiration. Steven Genovese emerged victorious in one of the prominent World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournaments held this summer. For a mere investment of $500, he triumphantly
The poker ecosystem isn’t happy with the WSOP’s Main Event tactics
Players believe the WSOP could have tried harder when creating the payout structure Monday marked the commencement of Day 4 for the World Series of Poker (WSOP), boasting an impressive field of 1,517 players. This year’s WSOP edition garnered an unprecedented – and record – 10,043 participants vying for the $10,000 No-Limit Hold ’em Championship,
Phil Hellmuth busts as he tries to win another Main Event title
The Poker Brat falls in big fashion as he tried to lay claim to his 18th WSOP bracelet Phil Hellmuth’s dreams of triumph at the 2023 Word Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event were shattered on Day 2D, putting an end to his hopes of claiming yet another bracelet and solidifying his status as the
Terminally ill man makes huge splash at WSOP Main Event
Rob Mercer participated in the Main Event while fighting terminal cancer In the realm of poker, a man who once dabbled in the semi-professional circuit and embarked on his journey into the game 18 years ago has now reached a moment of extraordinary recognition. This week, the limelight was cast on Rob Mercer, battling terminal
Unique WSOP hybrid event a big success
Sam Soverel earns his second WSOP bracelet with only a high card In a riveting combination of online and physical gameplay, Sam Soverel emerges victorious yet again, claiming his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet. This exclusive tournament, a $5,300 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em high-roller event, blended digital prowess with tangible skill, attracting 408
Two players turn less than $600 into six-figure wins at the WSOP
Tom Hall and David Guay score big paydays as the WSOP series continues As the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event heads into its third day, several players already have bragging rights for becoming champions. The series has already witnessed the conclusion of 71 live tournaments and 12 online competitions, and two players turned
Jesse Lonis pockets $2.3 million in WSOP high-roller event
The two-time WSOP bracelet winner now has major bragging rights Jesse Lonis emerged as the champion of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller, outshining a crowd of 200 participants to secure the grand prize of $2,303,017. He experienced a monumental triumph – securing his second world championship bracelet and
The largest WSOP Ladies Event on record lands a winner
California’s Tamar Abraham takes down the event and picks up her first WSOP bracelet In the 2023 Women’s No-Limit Hold ’em Championship at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), a remarkable 1,295 participants flocked to the tables, shattering all previous records. A decade ago, in 2007, the largest number of entries stood at 1,286. The
Phil Hellmuth captures WSOP bracelet #17, sets new record
The Poker Brat proves once again why he’s one of the best players in the world In a stunning triumph, Phil Hellmuth solidified his position as the unrivaled frontrunner in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) records. Seizing victory in the explosive 2023 WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold ’em Super Turbo Bounty Tournament, the Poker Brat
Mike Gorodinsky’s recovers at the WSOP to extend hot streak
The series didn’t get off to a good start, but Gorodinsky found a way to get on track Mike Gorodinsky’s luck took a sour turn during the initial phase of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Despite giving it his all in the Dealers’ Choice with a hefty $10,000 buy-in and two Pot Limit
Moldova earns first-ever live WSOP bracelet through Pavel Plesuv
Until now, no one from Moldova had ever won a WSOP bracelet event Pavel Plesuv etched his name in the annals of World Series of Poker (WSOP) records during the 2023 WSOP $1,500 Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold ’em event. In a remarkable feat, he outlasted 10,416 contenders to secure a historic victory, becoming the first-ever