Phil Ivey stops in to play a few hands and make some memories Phil Ivey, regarded as one of the greatest poker players in history, made a rare and memorable appearance at a World Poker Tour (WPT) Christmas Meet-Up Game (MUG) held Tuesday at Wynn Las Vegas. Fans of the game had the unique opportunity
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Ohio’s Mid-States Poker Tour Winter Poker Classic Beats Guarantee
The final prize pool was over $650,000 against a $500,000 guarantee The $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Winter Poker Classic, hosted at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, Ohio, attracted 672 entries over three starting flights, surpassing its $500,000 guarantee to create a $650,340 prize pool. The top 72 players walked away with
WPT World Championship Includes Top Prize Of Over $3.1 Million
A massive turnout has helped push the total prize pool higher than expected The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is set to award a massive top prize of over $3.1 million, marking one of the most significant payouts in poker this year. With a buy-in of $10,400, the prestigious tournament drew a total
WPT Prime Championship See Over 9,600 Entries
Zak VanKeuren emerged as the champ, pocketing the $1.1M top prize The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas concluded with Zak VanKeuren claiming the title and a $1,162,350 payday. The $1,100 buy-in event drew 9,670 entries, creating a competitive field and a dynamic final table. Nine players returned on the last
European Poker Tour cancels Paris stop amid French political turmoil
The lack of a new federal budget forces the closure of gambling halls across Paris PokerStars has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris 2025, originally scheduled for February. This decision, made in collaboration with Club Barrière, the iconic casino on the Champs-Élysées, comes as a result of unforeseen regulatory
WPT Prime Championship Sets New Live Tournament Registration Record
There were over 3,800 entries for the Day 1 of the event The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas has set a new milestone, breaking records for its largest single starting flight. Participation in tournaments like this one increases as time goes by, generating not only fierce but also massive competition.
WPT World Championship Draws Massive Field, Doubling The Guarantee
Over 3,000 entries were registered for the event, producing a prize pool of $2 million The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas kicked off with an impressive showing in its $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, featuring a $1 million guarantee. Drawing a massive 3,006 entries across six starting flights, the
Borgata Winter Poker Open Coming In January 2025 With $5M GTD
The tournament will be held at the Borgata from January 2 to January 17 The Borgata Hotel & Casino has revealed the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open (BWPO), scheduled from January 2-17, 2025. This celebrated poker festival promises to deliver an expanded and thrilling experience, boasting a $5 million guaranteed prize pool and
€25,000 EPT NLHE High Rollers Tourney Produces Massive Win
Two years after winning a WSOP title, Espen Jorstad scores another big victory Espen Jorstad continues to cement his place among poker’s elite, showcasing his prowess at the €25,000 (US$26,500) buy-in No-Limit Hold’em high roller during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague festival. The 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event champion emerged victorious,
2025 GUKPT Tour To Include 14 Different Stops Across The Country
The tournament series hosted by Grosvenor Casinos will begin in January The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is set to return for its 19th season in 2025, offering players 14 exciting stops across the United Kingdom. The schedule, announced just after the conclusion of the 2024 Grand Final, includes 12 main tour stops and two
The Poker Brat Is Now The Face Of BetRivers
Phil Hellmuth has become an ambassador for the gambling and betting brand Phil Hellmuth, famously known as “The Poker Brat,” is set to become the face of BetRivers, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career. Through a series of posts on social media platform X, the all-time leader in World Series of Poker gold
GPI Player of the Year Race Is Heating Up
Jesse Lonis is in the lead, but perhaps not for much longer The Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Year race is entering its final stretch, and December’s packed poker calendar could bring significant shifts to the leaderboard. The GPI awards points based on players’ top performances in live tournaments each year, creating rankings