The Poker Brat previously said he wouldn’t participate but could change his mind Phil Hellmuth, one of poker’s most recognizable figures, has left a big decision in the hands of his fans. The 60-year-old, who has competed in the World Series of Poker’s Main Event every year since the mid-1980s, previously announced he might sit
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56th WSOP Kicks off Today
The highlight of the poker tournament circuit is back in action in Las Vegas The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is officially back in Las Vegas for its 56th edition, launching another summer of high-stakes action, coveted bracelets, and long days at the tables. The series kicks off today, May 27, and runs through July
WSOPC Main Event at Commerce Casino Produces Another Big Win
Artur Papazyan scored $341,830 with his victory, taking his live winnings total to almost $2 million Artur Papazyan has added another impressive result to his poker résumé, taking down the WSOP Circuit Main Event at Commerce Casino on May 20 and banking $341,830. With this win, the Los Angeles-based player pushed his live tournament earnings
Player of the Year Races to Heat Up During Upcoming WSOP
Jesse Lonis still leads the CardPlayer race, but changes could be coming this summer The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is about to begin, and with it comes a growing focus on the Player of the Year races. Both the CardPlayer and Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings are shaping up to be tightly contested,
Kevin LI Picks up First WSOP Bracelet of the 2025 Tournament Series
Kevin Li took down the Tournament of Champions, adding $200,000 to his bank Kevin Li made his mark on the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by winning the Tournament of Champions, earning his first WSOP bracelet and a $200,000 top prize. The 23-year-old poker pro from Calgary, Alberta, secured his spot in the invite-only
Phil Hellmuth III Following Closely in His Father’s Footsteps
The Poker Brat’s son is already finding his way around the poker table, but without the tantrums Phil Hellmuth may be the most decorated World Series of Poker player in history, but now his son, Phil Hellmuth III, is starting to make waves of his own. The 24-year-old recently had what his father described as
PokerGO’s 2025 WSOP Livestream Schedule Now Available
The tournament coverage will get underway on May 31 Poker fans will have plenty to watch this summer as PokerGO has officially revealed its full livestream schedule for the 2025 World Series of Poker. Starting May 31, the platform will feature near-daily coverage from Las Vegas, offering an inside look at close to 30 bracelet
WSOP Adds New Tournament Prohibitions Following Cell Phone Bans
Poker vloggers and content creators might be banned from filming events The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has introduced a new set of restrictions for this year’s tournaments, building on its recent decision to ban the use of cell phones at the tables during the final stages of play. These changes are now affecting how
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
1997 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up John Strzemp Passes Away
The 73-year-old was a long-time Vegas poker grinder John Strzemp, a respected figure in both the poker world and the Las Vegas casino industry, passed away last month at the age of 73. Known to many for his deep run in the 1997 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, Strzemp nearly claimed the championship
Poker League of Legends Founder Releases New Poker Book
Lena Evans’ latest project blends poker with brain science, focusing on how the game enhances decision-making Lena Evans, the founder of Poker League of Nations and a two-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, has released a new book titled The Poker Powered Brain: Play the Game. Train Your Brain. This latest project brings together some of
Pennsylvania’s Inclusion in the MSIGA To Fuel More Action in Upcoming WSOP Online
The state’s addition to the MSIGA is going to boost WSOP Online participation Pennsylvania’s joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) recently is already causing ripples in online poker. With the Keystone State on board officially, as part of the collective liquidity network, WSOP Online becomes the first operator to link up players from four