The American poker pro took down the opening $5,100 PLO event in the PokerGO Tour Jesse Lonis is showing no signs of slowing down after capturing his eighth tournament title of 2025. The American poker pro added another win to his incredible year by taking down the opening $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event in the PokerGO
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Poker Player Tom Goldstein Faces New Setback in Tax Fraud Case
An ongoing investigation has uncovered more details about Goldstein’s tax evasion Poker player and attorney Tom Goldstein has suffered another legal setback in his ongoing tax fraud case. A federal judge recently denied his motion to suppress statements he made to airport officials in 2018 regarding a duffel bag containing nearly $1 million in cash.
Texas Poker Pro Harvey Castro Takes Down WPT Prime Lodge Championship
The event went off without a hitch after attracting 1,648 players Texas poker pro Harvey Castro added another major title to his résumé by winning the first-ever WPT Prime Lodge Championship in Austin, TX. The 23-year-old outlasted a field of 1,648 players at the Lodge Card Club, capturing the trophy, a $225,020 first-place prize, and
Merritt Kuhn Ships MSPT Spade Poker Championship for $440K
The Missouri resident took down the inaugural event at FireKeepers in Michigan Merritt Kuhn captured the title at the inaugural MSPT Spade Poker Championship, held at FireKeepers Casino in Michigan, earning $339,115 and his first major tour victory. The $1,100 buy-in event drew a record-breaking 2,773 entries, building a $2.68 million prize pool that easily
Poland’s Tomasz Brzezinski Ships EPT Malta Main Event
The win came just six weeks after his fourth-place finish at EPT Barcelona Polish poker pro Tomasz Brzezinski capped off an incredible run on the European Poker Tour by winning the 2025 EPT Malta Main Event for $738,963. The victory came just six weeks after his fourth-place finish at EPT Barcelona, marking back-to-back final table
Mississippi Poker Player David’ Atombomb’ Hendrix Passes Away at 34
Hendrix battled Werdnig-Hoffman disease since infancy The poker community is mourning the loss of Mississippi native David “Atombomb” Hendrix, who passed away on October 8 at the age of 34. Known for his sharp mind, positive spirit, and infectious personality, Hendrix was an inspiring figure both at the poker table and beyond. Born in Amory,
Greg Shuda Takes Down MSPT Wisconsin State Championship
The Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, with a prize pool of $1.6 million The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) returned to Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino for the 2025 Wisconsin State Poker Championship, and the event made history. The $1,110 Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, setting a new benchmark for the largest
Germany’s Rayo Kniep Takes Down WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Main Event
The California resident has earned his second WSOPC ring after dominating the tourney Germany’s Rayo Kniep captured the 2025 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Thunder Valley Main Event title, taking home $185,458 and his second career WSOPC gold ring. Now based in Northern California, Kniep dominated from start to finish, ending each day as
Three Pro Baseball Players Suspended for Playing Online Poker
Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League has benched and fined the players Three pitchers from Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) have been suspended for participating in online gambling, including poker. The players — Guo Yu-yan, Chen Guan-hao, and Wu Yu-cheng of the TSG Hawks — were found to have played online Texas Hold’em, prompting swift
Vegas Poker Dealer and Podcaster Wins NAPT Las Vegas Main Event Entry
The host of the Snack Attack Podcast is on his way to the big game Clyde “Snack Attack” Gaskins, one of the most recognized poker dealers in Las Vegas, is heading from the box to the felt after winning a seat in the upcoming North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas Main Event. The Aria
Kid Poker Calls Out YouTube Over New Poker Content Policies
Daniel Negreanu believes YouTube doesn’t want poker represented on the platform Daniel Negreanu, better known as “Kid Poker,” has taken to social media to voice frustration with YouTube’s latest approach to poker content. According to him, the platform is unfairly targeting creators with vague policies and inconsistent enforcement that directly impact viewership. He pointed to
Justin Saliba Outlasts Jesse Lonis, Kristen Foxen for Poker Masters Title
The two-time WSOP bracelet winner added another $301,000 to his tournament cashes Justin Saliba came out on top at the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em Poker Masters event No. 9, overcoming a final table stacked with elite players. The tournament, which attracted 67 entries, generated a $1,005,000 prize pool. For his victory, Saliba earned $301,000 and added