Personal plans and new business projects are keeping him away from the felt German poker star Fedor Holz has announced that he plans to step away from the professional poker scene to focus on family life and new business projects. The 32-year-old shared the decision publicly, explaining that poker will no longer be the center
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Mukul Pahuja Ends Long-Running Tournament Win Drought at Borgata
It took 20 years for the poker pro to notch a win at his favorite casino Longtime poker pro Mukul Pahuja finally achieved a personal milestone at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. After more than two decades of playing tournaments at the property, Pahuja captured his first title there by winning the $400 PokerNews PowerStack
Justin Saliba $5,100 PokerGO Cup NLHE Single-Day Event
The win gave Saliba $96,400 to add to his bankroll Justin Saliba captured the title in Event #3 of the 2026 PokerGO Cup, winning the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em single-day tournament at the PokerGO Studio inside ARIA in Las Vegas. The event drew 86 entries and produced a prize pool filled with high-stakes regulars. Saliba walked
Joseph Spanne Wins $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship for $397K
The win marked the first major poker title for the California native Joseph Spanne captured the biggest win of his poker career after taking down the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. The California-born player topped a field of 694 entries and earned $397,319 for the victory. The win also pushed his lifetime
New Poker Player Finds Big Success in the 2026 PokerGO Cup
Utah native Kent Stephens proves himself with PokerGO Cup Showcase win A new face made a strong first impression at the 2026 PokerGO Cup inside PokerGO Studio. Kent Stephens, a player from Utah with limited prior results, captured Event #1, the $3,000 PokerGO Cup Showcase, for $130,000. The score marked his first major title and
Brandon Wilson Makes Deep Runs in EPT Paris Series
With multiple high rollers and side events producing big fields, EPT Paris proved to be a key stop on the calendar The 2026 European Poker Tour Paris wrapped up at the Palais des Congrès with plenty of storylines beyond the main event. While Jorge Abreu claimed the biggest title of the series, several high rollers
Poker Player and Vlogger ‘Rampage’ Buys Rare Pokemon Card for $340K
The card is graded PSA 10 Gem Mint by Professional Sports Authenticator Ethan Yau, better known to fans as “Rampage,” has added a major collectible to his portfolio. The poker pro and YouTube vlogger announced on X that he purchased a rare Pokémon card for $340,000. The buy ranks among the highest publicly reported prices
WSOP Winner Ryan Riess Bowls Perfect Score to Win Prop Bet
The win follows a prop bet between Riess and Jess Lonis Ryan Riess added another highlight to his competitive résumé this week, though it didn’t come at a poker table. The former World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion rolled a perfect 300 game in league play, cashing in on a $5,000 prop bet
Disgraced Lawyer and Poker Player Tom Goldstein Guilty of Tax Fraud
He’s unlikely to receive maximum penalties but could still serve several years behind bars Prominent attorney and high-stakes poker player Tom Goldstein has been convicted on most counts in a federal tax fraud case tied to his gambling activity. A jury in Greenbelt, Maryland, found him guilty on 12 of 16 charges after several days
Former New England Patriots Player Wins WSOPC High Roller
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022, Seymour has since become a regular poker presence Former New England Patriots star Richard Seymour added a different kind of hardware to his collection this week. The Pro Football Hall of Famer captured the $2,200 High Roller at the World Series of Poker Circuit stop
Man Convicted for 2021 Murder of Poker Player Andrew Watson II
Despite the absence of a body or weapon, the jury determined there was enough to establish guilt A Michigan jury has found Willie James Jr., 57, guilty of second-degree murder in the 2021 killing of poker player Andrew Watson II. The verdict was delivered in Ingham County Circuit Court after a case built largely on
Latest Win Pushes Daniel Dvoress to Over $47M in Tournament Cashes
The poker pro took down the €25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up at European Poker Tour Paris Daniel Dvoress added another major result to his résumé after winning the €25,000 Super High Roller Warm Up at European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris. The victory earned him €286,040 and pushed his lifetime live tournament earnings past $47











