Mariano Grandoli reportedly made a $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games Mariano Grandoli, the popular poker vlogger known as “Mariano,” recently revealed a massive $1.25 million profit from his 2025 cash games. In a yearly recap video shared with his 200,000 YouTube subscribers, he detailed how he reached this seven-figure milestone across 92
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Matthew Wantman Ships MSPT $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open in Vegas
This Las Vegas stop was just the beginning of a packed January schedule for the tour Matthew Wantman started the new year in the best way possible by winning the MSPT $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open at the Venetian Resort. The tournament kicked off the 17th season of the Major Series of Poker: The Tour,
Lex Veldhuis Announces PokerStars Exit, Returns to Streaming
Veldhuis has been a major figure in poker since the mid-2000s, building a huge following in the process Lex Veldhuis is back in front of the camera and back at the virtual tables. The popular poker streamer confirmed his return to Twitch this week while also announcing the end of his long-running partnership with PokerStars.
Daughter of Last Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller Shows Poker’s in the Blood
Katherine Kolberg is keeping the family poker legacy alive Poker talent clearly runs in the family for Katherine Kolberg, who picked up a title during the 2025 DeepStack Extravaganza IV at The Venetian Las Vegas. Kolberg, the daughter of Poker Hall of Famer Jack Keller, added another accomplishment to her long résumé during the month-long
Bryn Kenney Becomes First Poker Player to Reach $80M in Cashes
With another full year ahead, poker’s money list could see changes, but Kenney has set the bar high Bryn Kenney has reached a milestone no one else in the game has touched, becoming the first poker player to cross $80 million in live tournament cashes. The record was secured with a modest payout at the
Paul Tedeschi Takes Down €1,100 PokerStars Open Cannes Main Event
The win marked his seventh PokerStars trophy and sent him into the holidays with a well-earned celebration Paul François Tedeschi added another highlight to his career by winning the €1,100 (US$1,298) PokerStars Open Cannes Main Event yesterday. The victory came at the Palais des Festivals, a venue closely tied to his early poker success more
WSOPE Champion James Bord to Buy Soccer Club
Bord is now the preferred bidder to buy English soccer team Sheffield Poker champion James Bord is set to move into soccer ownership after emerging as the preferred bidder to buy Sheffield Wednesday, according to a report from the BBC. The deal is not yet finalized, but administrators have signaled that Bord’s bid is currently
Maurice Hawkins Facing Arrest Warrant Over Florida Poker Room Brawl
The outcome could influence future policies around player conduct and enforcement across poker rooms nationwide Maurice Hawkins is dealing with fresh legal trouble after an arrest warrant was issued in Florida, tied to a poker room altercation. Authorities issued the warrant on December 18, 2025, following a physical dispute that reportedly took place during a
Bernhard Binder Wins WSOP Paradise Main Event for $10 Million
The Austrian player survived a massive field to take the top prize Bernhard Binder delivered a breakthrough performance at the 2025 WSOP Paradise Main Event, capturing the title and a $10 million top prize in the Bahamas. The Austrian outlasted a massive field that pushed past the $60 million guarantee, making the event one of
France’s Johan Guilbert Ships $25,000 WSOP Paradise Single Day Turbo
The $1.5 million win marks a career high for Guilbert France’s Johan Guilbert finally checked off the biggest item on his poker résumé by winning the $25,000 GGMillion$ Single Day Turbo at WSOP Paradise, earning his first World Series of Poker bracelet and $1,534,645 in prize money. THE WINNING HAND! 🏆 @WSOP $25,000 GGMillion$ Turbo@YoHViral
Daniel Negreanu Gives up After 10 Bullets in the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
While Negreanu is done, over 200 players remain in the hunt in the record-setting event Daniel Negreanu’s run in the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event finally came to an end after one of the most talked-about re-entry efforts of the series. The Poker Hall of Famer fired ten buy-ins before walking away, putting a
Matan Krakow Ships EPT Prague Main Event for Over $915K
The Israeli player took the top prize after agreeing to a three-way deal Matan Krakow captured the EPT Prague Main Event title, lifting the famous shard trophy and locking up the biggest score of his poker career. The Israeli player topped a tough final table and earned €778,255 (US$918,341) after agreeing to a three-way deal.











