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
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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
Harrah’s Atlantic City to host WSOPC events in August
The poker tournament series is returning to one of its former popular spots The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City from August 14 to 25, reigniting a legacy that dates back to the tour’s early days. As one of the original stops on the WSOPC when it launched
Steve Buell Wins WSOP Grand Victoria Main Event for $173,000
The Wisconsin poker grinder picked up his biggest tournament cash to date with the victory Steve Buell busted through for the biggest payday of his poker life in the WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria Main Event. The Wisconsin resident took down the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em main event in Elgin, Illinois, outlasting a field of 637 entries
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
Danielle Moran Wins WSOPC Ring After 10 Years Away From the Game
Turning Stone Resort and Casino has been a good luck charm for the player Danielle Moran made a memorable return to the poker scene by winning her first WSOP Circuit (WSOPC) ring at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino. Despite stepping away from the game for nearly a decade, she dominated Event #12: $400 Ladies
Caesars Palace To Reopen Poker Room Ahead of This Summer’s WSOP
The iconic Vegas casino has confirmed that it’s bringing back the shuttered space Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is set to bring back its poker room, with plans to reopen ahead of this summer’s World Series of Poker. The previous poker area was closed in June to make space for a new high-limit slot section,
Turning Stone Casino to Host WSOP Circuit This Week
The tournament will be held at the casino starting on March 13 Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY, is set to welcome the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) once again, with events kicking off on March 13. This marks the second consecutive year the casino will host a series of WSOP competitions, drawing in
Phil Hellmuth Refuses To Participate in This Year’s WSOP Main Event
The WSOP bracelet leader could take a break for the first time since 1988 Phil Hellmuth has announced that he will not participate in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, ending a streak that began in 1988. The 1989 Main Event champion cited the tournament’s demanding schedule as his primary reason for
The Complete WSOP 2025 Schedule Has Been Released
There will be an additional bracelet event this year, taking the number to 100 The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has officially unveiled the complete schedule for its 2025 edition, marking the biggest lineup in the event’s history. Set to take place from May 27 to July 16 at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas
Jesse Lonis Adds WSOP Gold Ring to His Collection
The grinder took down the WSOP Online Circuit $125,000 No-Limit Hold’em to continue his run Jesse Lonis continues to make his mark in the poker world, adding another WSOP gold ring to his growing list of achievements. With an already impressive career that includes multiple high-profile wins and over $14 million in live tournament earnings,