The decision is a reversal of the organization’s recent ban on social media personalities The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced a new rewards program aimed at content creators, marking a major policy shift that opens the door for vloggers, streamers, and influencers to cover its events. The move comes after years of debate
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Ladies Poker Events Still Running Strong with Completion of EPT Barcelona
Shiina Okamoto continues to show why she’s one of poker’s leading players Shiina Okamoto’s impressive run in women’s poker continued at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona, where she captured yet another title in the €550 (US$645) ladies event. The Japanese architect-turned-poker pro defeated a field of 126 entries to claim the trophy and €15,510
World Poker Tour Partners With Genco To Boost Poker Offerings
The goal is to increase WPT’s presence in mainstream channels The World Poker Tour (WPT) has announced a new partnership with Genco International, signing a multi-year agreement that will bring an expanded line of poker products to the consumer market. The collaboration is expected to give fans and home game players access to professional-grade equipment
The Race To Be the First Player With 20 WSOPC Rings Is Over
Long-time WSOPC grinder Maurice Hawkins unsurprisingly sets the record The long-running chase to become the first poker player with 20 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) rings has officially ended. Maurice Hawkins secured the milestone victory in New Orleans, winning the $600 Pot-Limit Omaha event for $14,548 and etching his name alone at the top
VSiN’s New’ Fade Us Sports’ Show To Feature Poker Stars Today
Phil Hellmuth and others will appear on the premiere episode The Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN) is rolling out a new weekly podcast with a lineup that blends poker and sports betting. Titled Fade Us Sports, the show premieres today, August 27, and brings together some of poker’s most recognizable names to share their
Gods of Poker Ready To Take on Asia Later This Year
Poker continues to find an increasingly larger following across Asia Poker’s growth across Asia is showing no signs of slowing, and a new tour aims to add even more momentum later this year. Gods of Poker (GOP), a fresh live tournament series created by longtime industry figures Lloyd Fontillas and Ray Chiu, is set to
PokerGO Tour Bounty Blitz to Make Its Debut in September
The new poker series will make its debut in Las Vegas this fall A brand-new tournament series is set to arrive in Las Vegas this fall with the launch of the PokerGO Tour Bounty Blitz. Running from September 1 through September 6 at the PokerGO Studio, the series will feature six events, each carrying a
2025 Arizona State Poker Championship Sees Massive Turnout
3,546 entries result in the eventual champion taking home $525,700 The 2025 Arizona State Poker Championship at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale saw one of its biggest fields ever, drawing 3,546 entries at $1,100 apiece. That turnout pushed the total prize pool high enough to award $525,700 to the eventual champion, Brandon Mitchell. Mitchell dramatically
$500 NLH Monumental Stack at the Potomac Poker Open Draws a Crowd
420 entries in the MGM National Harbor event helped create a game to remember The $500 No-Limit Hold’em Monumental Stack at the Potomac Poker Open at MGM National Harbor drew 420 entries across two starting flights, creating a lively competition that wrapped up with Frayser Flores taking the top prize. After two days of play,
Onyx Club Super High Roller Series Produces Some of Poker’s Best Action of the Week
Dan “Jungleman” Cates takes a beating at the felt, but still comes out on top The Onyx Club Super High Roller Series in Cyprus delivered some of the most dramatic high-stakes poker ever streamed, drawing global attention to a clash between Ossi Ketola and Dan “Jungleman” Cates. Over twelve intense hours, the two players battled
America’s Place Casino in Illinois Opens Poker Room Ahead of Schedule
The casino has been planning this event for the past couple of years America’s Place Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has opened its Harbor Poker Room ahead of schedule, adding another gaming option to its growing lineup. The six-table room officially launched over the weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included city officials and casino executives.
ClubWPT Gold’s New ‘Hand Reveal’ Feature Turns Controversial
The new option allows players to pay to see others’ hole cards ClubWPT Gold has rolled out a new feature that is already dividing its player base. Called “Reveal Hands,” the option allows users to see the hole cards of every player at the table after a hand concludes, provided they are willing to pay