The plea stems from charges he defrauded credit unions across the Midwest Four-time World Series of Poker Circuit ring winner George Janssen has agreed to plead guilty in a federal financial fraud case, according to recent court filings. The Michigan poker player is set to appear for a plea hearing on August 19 after multiple
Goldstein faces allegations of witness tampering and hiding more funds through fraud Federal prosecutors have expanded their case against prominent attorney and SCOTUSblog founder Tom Goldstein, adding new allegations to his ongoing tax fraud prosecution connected to high-stakes poker games. Goldstein, who was indicted in January on 22 counts, including tax fraud and making false
Over $2.5 million in prize money was up for grabs during the annual tournament series Uruguay’s Fabrizio González captured the Super High Roller title at the third stage of the Enjoy Poker Tour 2025, held from August 1 to 9 at Enjoy Punta del Este. The popular coastal resort once again hosted the series, which
The WPT Prime Thailand Championship Event took center stage in the 25-tournament series China’s Haoran Sun claimed victory at the first-ever WPT Prime Thailand Championship, making poker history in the country’s inaugural officially recognized live tournament series. The landmark event, held at UOB LIVE inside Bangkok’s Emsphere Mall from July 31 to August 5, marked
The long-time grinder added $335,000 to his growing bankroll Justin Ong made headlines at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila series after winning two major events in just a matter of days. Known more for grinding cash games than chasing trophies, Ong decided to step into the tournament spotlight, and walked away with over
The 22-year-old player is following in his father’s poker footsteps Joseph Osterbauer capped off a memorable run at the Roughrider Poker Tour (RPT) Jackpot Junction Main Event in Morton, Minnesota, by winning his first major poker title. The 22-year-old secured the top payout of $38,000—his largest career score—after agreeing to a three-way ICM deal before
The local player took home $141,255 after outlasting a field of 875 entries at Bally’s Black Hawk Antonio Vargas claimed the top spot at the MSPT Colorado Poker State Championship two days ago, securing his first title in the series and the biggest payday of his career. The Commerce City local walked away with $141,255
Polk confirmed in a video announcement that the site’s financial success resulted in a ‘significant deal’ Doug Polk, one of the most recognizable names in poker, has sold his long-running training site Upswing Poker to ClubWPT Gold, the online poker platform affiliated with the World Poker Tour. The sale, confirmed last week, marks a new
A deep run in the MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship gave Long a boost in the race Jake Long has moved into the top spot in the Season 16 MSPT Player of the Year (POY) race following a deep run in the MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship. Long’s second-place finish earned him $94,499 and 1,600
The Texas native picked up $240,000 from the $1,700 buy-in event Alex Cruz from Midland, TX, secured his first-ever World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after a thrilling win at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. The $1,700 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em main event drew 968 players and generated a prize pool of $1.3
Karlsen led the final table from start to finish, never giving up control of the game Norway’s Drea Karlsen has captured her first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after a commanding performance in the €350 (US$450) NLH Queens event at Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn. Karlsen walked away with €6,480 (US$7,452) and a
This was Estes’ seventh final table appearance on the MSPT and pushed his total earnings past $430,000 Mike Estes clinched the 2025 MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship title at Riverside Casino, securing a career-best $153,551 payday and adding a coveted MSPT trophy to his name. The $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event drew 815 entries, pushing
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