The non-stop summer of poker tourneys continues While the grind of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has come to an end, the fun isn’t over. From July 20-23, Thunder Valley Casino Resort, just north of Sacramento, CA, will play host to the $600 buy-in, $500,000 GTD The Hendon Mob Mid-Major Championship. The Hendon
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The WSOP has officially come to a close
The record-setting tournament series raised the bar on future events The 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas wrapped up on July 18th after the 50th day of an unprecedented event. Only four events remained on the final day before the WSOP could officially conclude the action. Event #91: $3,000
WSOP to launch WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas
The tournament will be held this December at Atlantis at Paradise Island After a record-breaking summer and the most popular and longest-running poker event, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) kicks off with a new series of live poker games, WSOP Paradise. This new series will take place from December 3-14 at Atlantis at Paradise
Three players remain in the WSOP Main Event
Monday is going to be a stressful day as the poker players battle for the $12M top prize Today is the much-awaited finale of the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. After an intense battle, only three contenders emerge from a crowd of 10,034 entries. The final table, notorious for its fierce competition,
The Poker Hall of Fame has its latest inductee
Brian Rast becomes the 62nd person inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame In the wake of vote tallying, Brian Rast finds himself being welcomed into the Poker Hall of Fame, an exclusive fraternity comprising a distinguished assembly of players and game-changers. Earning this esteemed honor, he now stands as the newest addition, solidifying his
Catfight at Wynn Las Vegas causes World Poker Tour to take a break
Players participating in the WPT OneDrop event were treated to an unexpected show The Wynn Las Vegas is hosting the World Poker Tour (WPT), but also unexpectedly hosted a fight involving four women. The incident unfolded on Sunday night, captured on video, and shockingly continued within the walls of the five-star establishment. Amid the chaos,
Retired firefighter ships WSOP Salute to Warriors tournament
Steven Genovese turned $500 into almost $218,000 as he won the event In an incredible turn of events, a retired firefighter from Southern California successfully realized his lifelong aspiration. Steven Genovese emerged victorious in one of the prominent World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournaments held this summer. For a mere investment of $500, he triumphantly
Chess pro-turned-poker player launches YouTube channel
Alexandra Botez is taking her poker career seriously with new content A new face in the realm of poker vlogs is coming in the form of an extremely skilled chess virtuoso. Alexandra Botez recently revealed her venture into the world of poker vlogging via YouTube, coinciding with her appearance in the World Series of Poker
Retired soccer pro Sergio Aguero dons a disguise to play in the WSOP Main Event
The soccer player-turned-poker enthusiast tries to make a deep run at the big game Sergio Aguero, the renowned former Manchester City player, is making strides toward achieving the status of a world champion. He discreetly joined the highly anticipated and prestigious World Series of Poker Main Event. Despite his prominence, Aguero managed to maintain a
Toronto’s newest casino to add a poker room
The new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto wants to attract poker players A new casino in Canada, the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, is ready to start receiving gamblers. The commencement of operations for the hotel, comprising 400 rooms, is confirmed to take place on August 1, 2023. Not long after that, it will inaugurate
Unique WSOP hybrid event a big success
Sam Soverel earns his second WSOP bracelet with only a high card In a riveting combination of online and physical gameplay, Sam Soverel emerges victorious yet again, claiming his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet. This exclusive tournament, a $5,300 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em high-roller event, blended digital prowess with tangible skill, attracting 408
Two players turn less than $600 into six-figure wins at the WSOP
Tom Hall and David Guay score big paydays as the WSOP series continues As the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event heads into its third day, several players already have bragging rights for becoming champions. The series has already witnessed the conclusion of 71 live tournaments and 12 online competitions, and two players turned