Poker Players: Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet Johannes Straver from the Netherlands claimed his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $10,000 GGMillion$ No-Limit Hold’em championship at the 2024 WSOP Paradise. After a very intense duel, the European managed to take home an important victory for his career. Straver
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World Poker Tour World Championship Comes To A Close
One of the biggest tournaments of the year ended with a $23-million prize pool The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship wrapped up at the Wynn Las Vegas, with Scott Stewart claiming the title and a career-defining payday of $2,563,900. The event attracted a large number of professionals looking to make their mark in
Justin Bonomo Gets In Trouble With The WSOP In The $25,000 Super Main Event
The high-stakes player was controversially called out for his garb during the game Justin Bonomo, one of the most successful poker players in history, faced controversy during the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Deep into the tournament, WSOP officials threatened to disqualify him for wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Middle Eastern scarf that has
WPT Christmas MUG At Wynn Las Vegas Attracts One Of Poker’s GOATs
Phil Ivey stops in to play a few hands and make some memories Phil Ivey, regarded as one of the greatest poker players in history, made a rare and memorable appearance at a World Poker Tour (WPT) Christmas Meet-Up Game (MUG) held Tuesday at Wynn Las Vegas. Fans of the game had the unique opportunity
WPT World Championship Includes Top Prize Of Over $3.1 Million
A massive turnout has helped push the total prize pool higher than expected The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is set to award a massive top prize of over $3.1 million, marking one of the most significant payouts in poker this year. With a buy-in of $10,400, the prestigious tournament drew a total
Tirza Sanders Takes Down The WPT Ladies Championship
The women’s event attracted a very respectable 485 entries Tirza Sanders claimed victory in the 2024 WPT Ladies Championship, emerging from a competitive field of 485 entries to secure her first major title and a career-high payout of $90,432. The event took place at the Wynn Las Vegas, where friends and supporters gathered to cheer
WPT Prime Championship See Over 9,600 Entries
Zak VanKeuren emerged as the champ, pocketing the $1.1M top prize The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas concluded with Zak VanKeuren claiming the title and a $1,162,350 payday. The $1,100 buy-in event drew 9,670 entries, creating a competitive field and a dynamic final table. Nine players returned on the last
WPT Prime Championship Sets New Live Tournament Registration Record
There were over 3,800 entries for the Day 1 of the event The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas has set a new milestone, breaking records for its largest single starting flight. Participation in tournaments like this one increases as time goes by, generating not only fierce but also massive competition.
WPT World Championship Draws Massive Field, Doubling The Guarantee
Over 3,000 entries were registered for the event, producing a prize pool of $2 million The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas kicked off with an impressive showing in its $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, featuring a $1 million guarantee. Drawing a massive 3,006 entries across six starting flights, the
Brazilian Online Poker Player Takes Down Mid-States Poker Tour Venetian Main Event
Tauan Naves picked up his first MSPT title to add to his other big wins Brazilian poker pro Tauan Naves claimed victory in the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Venetian Main Event, held on December 4 in Las Vegas. The win earned him $60,675 and marked his first MSPT title. With this achievement, Naves’ career tournament
WPT World Championship At Wynn Las Vegas Gets Underway Today
The latest poker festival will run through the next several weeks The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship kicks off today at Wynn Las Vegas, drawing poker enthusiasts from around the globe. This year’s series offers a mix of tradition and innovation, with changes that aim to elevate the experience for players and fans
David Prociak Unstoppable in Venetian DeepStack Showdown Series
The pro took down three events in the series that ran in October and November David Prociak showcased an incredible performance during the Venetian DeepStack Showdown Series, cementing his dominance with three title victories. The series, held at the Venetian Las Vegas from October 11 through November 24, featured 79 events and a total prize