David “Chino” Rheem makes history as the first to win three different PGT series titles David “Chino” Rheem has made PokerGO Tour history by becoming the first player ever to win three different PGT series titles. His latest victory came in the 2025 PGT Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Series II, where he outlasted some of poker’s
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Borgata Fall Poker Open Makes a Return After 5-Year Break
The tournament series begins on November 4 and includes a $1M GTD Main Event The Borgata Fall Poker Open is officially making its return after a five-year break, and players across the East Coast are gearing up for one of Atlantic City’s biggest poker events of the year. The series runs from November 4 to
RGPS Tulsa Main Event Taken Down by Player Who Almost Didn’t Play
Nicholas Burris walks away a winner after making a last-minute decision to participate Nicholas Burris wasn’t even planning to play the RunGood Poker Series Tulsa Grand Prix Main Event, but a last-minute change of plans turned into a career highlight. After a canceled trip and a reminder from a friend, Burris made his way to
“Paradise Parlay” Bonus Added to Upcoming 2025 WSOP Super Main Event
Players have a chance to earn up to $250,000 in extra cash during the big game The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is adding even more excitement to its 2025 WSOP Paradise stop in the Bahamas with a new “Paradise Parlay” bonus program. The promotion gives top-performing players from the year an opportunity to earn
Mafia-Backed Poker Ring with Ties to the NBA Leads to Arrests
A major scandal involving illegal poker games and sports betting continues to unravel Federal authorities have uncovered a nationwide poker and betting operation allegedly backed by organized crime and linked to several high-profile sports figures. The scheme, according to prosecutors, relied on advanced cheating technology to defraud wealthy players during underground Texas Hold’em games held
PGT Texas PLO Roundup Coming to Champions Club in Houston Next Month
The series will be held from November 14 to 24, with $1.35 in guaranteed cash The PokerGO Tour (PGT) is heading to Houston next month for the highly anticipated Texas PLO Roundup at Champions Club. Running from November 14 to 24, the event promises to be one of the biggest pot-limit Omaha (PLO) showcases in
Bad News for Poker in Thailand as PM Bans the Game
Only a month after recognizing poker as legal, the Thai government reverses course Poker enthusiasts in Thailand are facing a setback after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinstated a nationwide ban on poker games. The decision, announced on Wednesday, immediately overturned a previous order from former interior minister Phumtham Wechayachai that had briefly legalized poker in
Florida Poker Room Takes State Gambling Regulator To Court
Bestbet continues to seek help from the courts over its poker rooms A legal dispute has emerged between one of Florida’s largest poker operators and the state’s gambling regulator over the approval of a new card room in Hamilton County. Bestbet Holdings, Inc., which runs three poker rooms in Jacksonville and Orange Park, has filed
Poker Collusion Scandal Hits GGPoker Event
A GGPoker ambassador was disqualified for helping another player during an online event A controversy has hit the poker world after GGPoker ambassador Ren Lin was disqualified from the WSOP Super Circuit Main Event in Cyprus. Lin’s removal followed allegations that he provided unauthorized assistance, or “ghosting,” to another player during the GGMillion$ online event.
PokerGO Tour Makes History Following Latest Big Win
Alex Foxen added another title, becoming the first player to reach 10,000 tour points The PokerGO Tour (PGT) made history this week after high-stakes pro Alex Foxen captured another major title inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Foxen claimed victory in Event #2: $5,300 PLO Quattro Bounty at the ongoing PGT PLO Series II,
RGPS Grand Prix at MGM National Harbor Starts in Less Than 2 Weeks
The annual tournament heads to Maryland beginning October 27 The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix is heading to MGM National Harbor in Maryland in less than two weeks, bringing ten championship rings and a packed schedule of events. The festival kicks off on October 27 with a $700 RunGood Package Satellite at 11:15 AM,
WSOPC UK Returns to Dusk Till Dawn in November
The series will begin on November 14 and run through November 24 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is heading back to Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham this November, bringing one of the UK’s most anticipated poker festivals. Running from November 14 to 24, the event will feature 12 ring-awarding tournaments, including the £1,500












 
															 
								