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
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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
WPT Global Becomes New Partner of Battle of Malta
This year’s edition will take place from October 28 to November 5 WPT Global has joined the Battle of Malta (BOM) as an official online qualifier partner, marking the first collaboration between the two. The partnership will give players the chance to win entry into the live poker festival’s 10th-anniversary edition, set for October 28
Macau Police Arrest Eight in Casino Poker Cheating Case
Players and dealers colluded to rig games, stealing at least $573,000 Macau authorities have detained eight people accused of running a sophisticated poker cheating scheme inside a local casino, according to the Judiciary Police. The group, made up of five casino employees and three alleged planners, is suspected of manipulating the order of cards in
EPT Paris To Return in 2026 After Unexpected 2025 Cancelation
The tournament, if not canceled again, will take place in February of next year PokerStars has confirmed that the European Poker Tour (EPT) will return to Paris in February 2026, marking a comeback for the event after its abrupt cancellation earlier this year. The third edition of EPT Paris is now scheduled for February 18,
Schedule for the Upcoming WSOP Online Bracelet Series Now Available
The $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event comes with a $25 million guarantee The schedule for the 2025 WSOP Online International Series has been released, and the series will run from August 17 to September 30. It will feature 33 gold bracelet events and at least $63 million in guaranteed prize pools, offering players around the
WPT World Championships to Compete Against WSOP Paradise in December
The two poker tournament series are in a heads-up battle for players this December The poker world is gearing up for another high-stakes December showdown, with the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) once again hosting major events in the same month. The WPT has confirmed that its 2025 World












 
															 
								