The annual tournament series is being held at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas once again The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially launched on Tuesday, marking the start of one of the most anticipated stretches in the poker calendar. Held once again at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, this year’s series stands
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Washington, DC Could Soon See Legalized Poker and Blackjack
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has included poker and blackjack in her budget proposal Poker and blackjack could soon be legal in Washington, DC, if a proposal included in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 2025 budget gains approval from the DC Council. Instead of introducing separate legislation, the mayor’s office has taken a quieter route by embedding the
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
The Second Seat in Poker’s All-Time Money List Has a New Owner
Stephen Chidwick has overtaken Justin Bonomo following several deep runs For the first time in nearly a year, there’s been a shift near the top of poker’s most prestigious leaderboard. The Hendon Mob’s All-Time Money List has a new name in the number two spot, with England’s Stephen Chidwick overtaking Justin Bonomo after a hot
WSOPC Caesars Southern Indiana Produces Back-To-Back Winner
Christopher Wilson won two straight events, earning his first and second WSOPC rings The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Caesars Southern Indiana wrapped up after nearly two weeks of competitive action, and despite being one of the smaller venues on the calendar, it delivered a few standout moments. Chief among them was
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,
MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship Draws Massive Interest
A field of 3,040 entries pushed the prize pool up more than three times its original amount Corey Wick pulled off a major milestone at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, winning the MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship on May 18. The Wisconsin player outlasted a field of 3,040 entries and walked away with $397,587, the
Counterfeit Chip Operation Uncovered at Texas Poker Room
The Texas Card House uncovered the scam quickly, but still hasn’t caught the crooks A poker room in Dallas is dealing with a counterfeit chip case that has sparked concern among players and staff. The Texas Card House recently uncovered fake chips being used at its Dallas location, prompting swift action from management and local
Triton Poker Makes History as It Awards First Female Title
Xuan Liu captured her first Triton Poker title and also became the first Triton female winner In a landmark moment for high-stakes poker, Xuan Liu captured her first Triton Poker title at the 2025 Triton Montenegro Series, becoming the first woman ever to win a Triton event. Her triumph in the $25,000 event saw her
April 2025 GPI Player of the Month Is an All-Too-Familiar Name
Alex Foxen continues to show off at the felt as he wins one event after another Alex Foxen is back in the spotlight, earning the Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Month honors for April 2025. With a string of strong results and two victories on the PokerGO Tour, Foxen has again shown why
WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship Coming in July
The poker tournament will take place from July 11 to July 17 The World Poker Tour is heading back to the Las Vegas Strip this summer with the 2025 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship. The event, scheduled for July 11 to 17, will take place at the Venetian Resort and features a $5,000 buy-in with