Norway’s Birger Larsen was disqualified and removed from the venue following a severe outburst and violation of conduct rules. An incident at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) resulted in the immediate disqualification of player Birger Larsen during the €5,300 PLO European Championship. The ejection caused him to miss out on potentially taking a
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Maurice Hawkins Adds 24th WSOPC Ring to Keep His Record Intact
The latest title adds to an already unmatched record and keeps him firmly at the top of the WSOPC leaderboard Maurice Hawkins added another milestone to his already historic résumé, capturing his 24th World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring over the weekend. The win came in a $400 Double Stack event held near Chicago,
Switzerland’s Anca Eggenberger Ships WSOPE €1,000 Ladies Championship
This victory puts Eggenberger’s name on the WSOP winners list and adds a major highlight to her career It was an excellent way for Anca Eggenberger to earn her first gold bracelet. The Swiss poker player won the Ladies Championship event of WSOP Europe where there were blinds set at €1,000 (US$1,160). There were 197
Sasha Cohen Wins Winamax Poker Tour Grande Finale
The event attracted a record 3,610 entries and gave Cohen over $200,000 for his performance Sacha Cohen delivered on expectations at the 2026 Winamax Poker Tour Grande Finale, turning a strong chip lead into a career-defining victory. Backed by a vocal rail of friends and supporters, he closed out the event by defeating Lucien Cervettaz
Chino Rheem Picks Up Back-To-Back PGT PLO Series Titles
His best result was in the $3,300 Main Event, with a second-place finish and a six-figure payout Chino Rheem has added another achievement to his strong 2026 run, securing back-to-back titles in the PokerGO Tour PLO Series. The longtime pro continues to show consistency in Pot-Limit Omaha, a format known for its swings and tough
Suspect Arrested in Death of Indiana Poker Player
James Matt Lushin, 47, was found dead in his home on March 12 Authorities in Indiana have made an arrest in connection with the death of local poker player James Matt Lushin, whose passing earlier this month shocked the community. Lushin, 47, was found dead in his home on March 12, with police later confirming
Sam Kiki Proves Himself a High Stakes Poker GOAT
Señor Tilt sets two records in a single season, including the biggest single-day profit in the show’s history A new name is now sitting at the top of High Stakes Poker history, and it belongs to Sam Kiki. The player known as “Señor Tilt” has delivered a performance that few expected, even in a show
Ebony Kenney Sets Herself Apart as a Triton Poker Master
Kenney has become the top female poker player on record in Triton Poker history Poker pro Ebony Kenney continues to build her reputation on the high-stakes stage, separating herself as one of the top performers in Triton Poker Series. Her steady results in elite fields have made her the most successful female player in the
Martin Kabrhel Adds Sixth WSOP Circuit Ring While in Las Vegas
Kabrhel’s recent win adds momentum as the Circuit series moves toward its final stages Martin Kabrhel added another title to his résumé this week, winning his sixth ring on the World Series of Poker Circuit during a stop in Las Vegas. The victory came in the $600 Monster Stack event, where he topped a large
The Theory of Poker Author David Sklansky Passes Away at 78
Sklansky’s influence on poker strategy remains significant despite a mixed legacy David Sklansky, one of the most influential figures in poker strategy, has died at the age of 78 following heart failure. His passing marks the loss of a writer and player whose ideas helped shape how the game is studied and understood today. Sklansky
Patrick Adds 15th SCOOP Title to List of Accomplishments
With another record now, Leonard’s recent results show that he remains one of the best in online poker Patrick Leonard has added another milestone to his career after winning his 15th title in the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP). The British pro reached the record mark after securing two mixed-game victories on the same
Phil Hellmuth Weighs in on New Triton Tournament Play Clock
Poker pros like Hellmuth and Negreanu have long campaigned for play clocks Phil Hellmuth has shared his thoughts on a new timing system introduced during a recent Triton Poker Series stop, offering support for a format designed to speed up play while keeping decisions fair. The system, known as Triton Tempo, has quickly become a











