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
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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
Remaining 2025 WSOP Circuit Schedule Released, Adding Changes To Format
The second half of the series eliminates the chance at a seat at the WSOP Tournament of Champions The World Series of Poker has officially announced the remaining schedule for the 2025 WSOP Circuit, revealing 29 additional stops and introducing key format changes for the second half of the season. From July through December, the
$500 WSOP Colossus Event Award Player His First Bracelet and Over $500K
California’s Courtenay Williams beat out a field of over 16,000 to win the top prize Courtenay Williams has captured his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet and a life-changing prize by winning the $500 Colossus event at the 2025 WSOP. Outlasting a massive field of 16,301 entrants, Williams earned $542,540—a score nearly five
WSOP Online Forced To Cancel Poker Bracelet Event Over Glitches
Players were deep into Day 2 when the game was finally canceled The World Series of Poker (WSOP) was forced to cancel one of its highly anticipated online bracelet events after a wave of technical issues disrupted gameplay on Day 2. The affected tournament, Event #7: $250 Mystery Bounty, had already surpassed its $1 million
WSOP Players Rattled by Gunfire Outside the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas
The shooting appears to have been caused by an argument between known rivals Players and fans attending the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) were shaken Sunday night following a shooting incident just steps away from the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, where the tournament is currently underway. The chaos unfolded across the street near
Connecticut Could Soon Become Part of MSIGA Online Poker Compact
The state’s lawmakers could soon approve a law that would open the online gambling segment Connecticut is on the verge of taking a major step toward expanding its online poker offerings, with new legislation enabling the state to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA). The Connecticut House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1235 unanimously
The Reserve Social Club in Ohio To Host $1,000,000 GTD CPPT Event
The event and its massive prize pool are coming this September The Reserve Social Club in Toledo, Ohio is gearing up for one of its biggest events yet, teaming up with the Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) to host a $1,000,000 guaranteed No-Limit Hold’em tournament. The $600 buy-in main event will run from September 18
The Chip Race Poker Podcast Heads to WPT Global
The popular podcast has been looking for a new home to continue its 10-year run The Chip Race podcast has found a new home. The award-winning poker show, hosted by Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin, has secured a one-year sponsorship deal with WPT Global, ensuring its continued production and expanding its reach. The partnership not
WSOP Has Already Paid Out Two $1 Million Mystery Bounties
Players are already becoming instant millionaires just days into the series The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is already delivering big moments, with two $1 million mystery bounties claimed just days into the popular $1,000 Mystery Millions event. The tournament, known for its unique structure, adds suspense by awarding random bounty prizes to players
WSOP Players Concerned as Some Dealers Seem Lost in the Game
A couple of dealers seem to be undertrained in their duties Concerns are building among players at the 2025 World Series of Poker, as several participants have voiced frustration over what they describe as a lack of preparation among some dealers. While the series, currently being held at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas,