Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav blocked Huck Seed from picking up his long-overdue second bracelet The World Series of Poker continued its surprising trend this summer as no US player has yet to win a bracelet in a non-mixed game open event. That streak held steady after Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav claimed his second title of the series
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The WSOP Has a New Heads-up Controversy
Two heads-up finalists allegedly made a deal to ensure one would be the winner The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is facing scrutiny after controversy erupted during the final moments of the $1,500 Millionaire Maker event. Jesse Yaginuma claimed the title and a $1 million bonus courtesy of WPT Club Gold. But what should have
WPT Global Bans Dozens of Poker Accounts, Distributes Money to Players
The move comes in response to ongoing efforts to find and remove cheats on the platform WPT Global has taken firm action against cheating on its platform by banning dozens of accounts and redistributing over $166,000 to affected players. The enforcement spans five months, from January to May 2025, and is part of the operator’s
Potomac Poker Open in Maryland To Be Held This August
The annual poker event will run from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore The Potomac Poker Open is set to return this summer, running from August 13 to 25 at MGM National Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The upcoming series will feature a packed schedule of tournaments, including several headline events and
Anti-Discrimination Laws Can’t Keep Man From Playing in WSOP Ladies Event
A satellite tournament win led to an automatic seat at the WSOP Ladies Championship’ A man named Albert Ng has stirred debate in the poker world by qualifying for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies Championship in Las Vegas, a tournament traditionally seen as a space for women in the game. Ng won his
Collusion Surfaces at WSOP $50,000 PLO Event
Two players at the same table of the event are accused of working together Concerns over potential collusion have sparked controversy at the 2025 World Series of Poker, particularly during the $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) high-roller event. The incident came to light when Dutch poker pro Dirk “VeniVidi1993” Gerrits publicly questioned the behavior of
Houston Poker Club Gets Rowdy With Fight Involving Former NFL Player
Former NFL player Adrian Peterson got into a fight with another player after a hand A poker night at a Houston social club turned chaotic when former NFL star Adrian Peterson got into a physical altercation over a disputed hand. The incident took place on May 27 at JokerStars, a private club popular among local
Ten Finalists for 2025 Poker Hall of Fame Announced
Most poker fans will recognize all the names on this year’s list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has revealed the ten finalists for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame, setting the stage for one individual to be honored with one of poker’s most prestigious accolades. The existing Hall will make the final selection of
WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller Lands Winner $4.7M Prize
Long-time grinder Seth Davies picks up first WSOP bracelet The biggest buy-in event at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has wrapped up, and high-stakes pro Seth Davies is finally a WSOP bracelet winner. Davies took down Event #46: $250,000 Super High Roller, defeating a 63-entry field and earning a career-best payday of $4,752,551.
2025 WSOP Player of the Year Race Has New Leader
Illinois-based poker pro Scott Bohlman is at the top of the charts following outstanding runs The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year (POY) race has a new frontrunner, and it’s not the name most expected. Illinois-based pro Scott Bohlman has surged to the top of the leaderboard with 2,144.27 points, setting
There’s Now a Tie for Poker’s All-Time Live Cashes
Ari Engel and John Cernuto each have 597 live cashes, according to The Hendon Mob Ari Engel has officially tied the all-time record for most live poker cashes, matching the late “Miami” John Cernuto with 597 entries on The Hendon Mob database. Engel hit the milestone during the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) after
Poker Fans Can Back Many of Their WSOP Favorites on StakeKings
Cedric Trevino, Jessica Teusl and others are offering shares on the platform Poker fans who want a more direct way to support their favorite players at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) can do so through StakeKings, which allows backers to buy a percentage of a player’s tournament entry. With the WSOP heating up in