The poker tournament returns to Jacksonville for its 11th year The Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) recently announced its return to Florida’s biggest poker room for a nine-event series. It will be the 11th time bestbet Jacksonville hosted the festival, which runs from August 15 -26. The highlight of the nine-event series is the $1,700
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Poker player passes away while participating in the WSOP
WSOP champion Matthew Parry died unexpectedly while in Vegas for the big series The poker community was stunned by the unexpected passing of Matthew Parry, a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner who won his last title at the Wynn Summer Classic. The circumstances surrounding his death have not been released. Parry’s family shared
Rowdy poker player tossed from WSOP event
A female player went tilt in the worst way after not being able to control her emotions An enraged player had to be removed from a World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament on Sunday night after causing a scene at the poker table at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. The woman had to be escorted from
It was another record turnout for this year’s BetMGM Poker Championship
This year’s event attracted 1,141 entries, easily surpassing the $2 million guarantee The $3 million guaranteed 2024 BetMGM Poker Championship recently wrapped up after attracting a record 1,141 entrants, including over 150 online qualifiers, to create a record $3.6 million prize pool. The $3,500 buy-in No Limit Hold ’em event also smashed last year’s $2
Charity Series of Poker to host ‘Rhino Rumble Championship’ in Vegas
The events will run as the WSOP continues to find winners The Charity Series of Poker returns to a familiar venue in Las Vegas during the 2024 World Series of Poker as it prepares to host the “1st Annual Rhino Rumble Championship” from the Stirling Club. The event kicks off on July 3, with proceeds
The WSOP’s European home changes hands
Kings Casino owner Leon Tsoukernik has reportedly sold his controlling interest in the casino According to a recent report by Hochgepokert, Europe’s home of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the largest poker venue on the continent has been sold. Leon Tsoukernik has retired from the casino business and sold his stake in the
North American Poker Tour adds stops in Maryland and Pennsylvania
The poker tournament series is adding new locations to its route Poker enthusiasts in the Mid-Atlantic region can now enter North American Poker Tour (NAPT) events at Pennsylvania and Maryland casinos. Winners of the regional Main Events will earn a ticket to the NAPT Main Event in Las Vegas in November. On Monday, the NAPT
Global Poker x PokerNews Cup starts next week
The latest edition of the poker tournament begins on June 17 Global Poker is partnering with poker industry news site PokerNews to present the second annual Global Poker x PokerNews Cup. Various events are scheduled during three weeks of thrilling action, offering players a chance to win exciting prizes and stylish Global Poker x PokerNews
LA Clippers coach helps lead WSOP player to victory
Coach Lue may have given Brent Hart the push he needed to win Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue CRmade an unexpected appearance in Las Vegas last Friday. He was recognized as one of the hundreds of fans on the rail during a World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament at Horseshoe Las Vegas, attending the
Poker pro suffers horrible bad beat during WSOP event
Eric Seidel was hit hard after his stronger flush was beat on the river by a straight flush Bad beats in poker eventually catch up to everyone. Even the best players in the world can have extended runs of bad luck, as did ten-time bracelet winner Erik Seidel at the World Series of Poker Event
Voting now open for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame
It’s time once again to nominate who you think deserves a place in poker history Poker enthusiasts can now submit their choices for who they think should be inducted into the illustrious Poker Hall of Fame. A body made up of players and industry experts will decide the 2024 inductees, but fans can also have
The WSOP is making it rain mystery bounties
Several $1M bounties have already been picked at the poker tables The $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold’em tournament at the World Series of Poker continues to be one of the festival’s most popular events. It offers a $1 million prize for the champion, plus bounties that aren’t revealed until players are eliminated. The 2024 Mystery











