The $1,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted 619 entries Harrison Genson earned his first-ever Major Series of Poker Tour (MSPT) title on May 26, winning the Main Event at Ameristar East Chicago and walking away with $105,000. The victory also marks the biggest live tournament cash of his career, bringing the Illinois native’s total earnings to
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Ben Tollerene Ships Record-Breaking $100K PLO for $2.39 Million
The Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro saw its highest number of entries on record Ben Tollerene has officially claimed the richest Pot-Limit Omaha title in history, winning the $100,000 PLO Main Event at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro. He outlasted a record-setting 93-player field at the Maestral Resort & Casino,
Phil Hellmuth To Let Fans Decide if He Should Join WSOP
The Poker Brat previously said he wouldn’t participate but could change his mind Phil Hellmuth, one of poker’s most recognizable figures, has left a big decision in the hands of his fans. The 60-year-old, who has competed in the World Series of Poker’s Main Event every year since the mid-1980s, previously announced he might sit
Jason Koon Extends Triton Poker Title Lead With 11th Win
The latest win earned the American poker pro another $3.3 million to add to his growing stack Jason Koon has added another trophy to his already impressive Triton Poker resume, winning the $150,000 No-Limit Hold’em event in Montenegro for his record-breaking 11th Triton title. The victory came after outlasting a 108-player field and earned him
Stephen Song Finds Huge Success at the Lord Poker Tournament Jeju Festival
Song added $970,000 to his tournament winnings in this series alone Stephen Song made a major impact at The Lord Poker Tournament Jeju festival in South Korea, racking up nearly a million dollars in prize money across three events. His run included two victories and a total of $970,000 in cashes, making the Jeju stop
Texas Poker Player Arrested During Game After Allegedly Murdering Parents
Benjamin Frakes was taken into custody Tuesday at the Doghouse Poker Club A man accused of killing his parents was arrested earlier this week while sitting at a poker table in Cypress, Texas. Authorities say 39-year-old Benjamin Frakes was taken into custody Tuesday at the Doghouse Poker Club, a popular card room located roughly 25
Tom Dwan Preparing ‘Buncha Diff Lawsuits’ Following Stay In Mental Health Facility
The poker grinder claims he was coerced during his stay at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health Tom Dwan, one of poker’s most recognized names, has come forward with serious claims following a recent stay in a mental health facility in the UK. The high-stakes player, often known for his quiet public presence, is
Texas Poker Player Seeks New Trial in Fraud Case
Anthony Hutchison is looking for ways to stall the case from seeing a courtroom Anthony Hutchison, a high-stakes poker regular and former professional athlete, is pushing for a new trial following his conviction on multiple federal charges linked to a bribery and fraud scheme involving the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The verdict was handed
Kevin LI Picks up First WSOP Bracelet of the 2025 Tournament Series
Kevin Li took down the Tournament of Champions, adding $200,000 to his bank Kevin Li made his mark on the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) by winning the Tournament of Champions, earning his first WSOP bracelet and a $200,000 top prize. The 23-year-old poker pro from Calgary, Alberta, secured his spot in the invite-only
Phil Hellmuth III Following Closely in His Father’s Footsteps
The Poker Brat’s son is already finding his way around the poker table, but without the tantrums Phil Hellmuth may be the most decorated World Series of Poker player in history, but now his son, Phil Hellmuth III, is starting to make waves of his own. The 24-year-old recently had what his father described as
Player Ships WSOPC Harrah’s Cherokee Event – Only His Third Event Ever
The third time’s the charm for Tuyen Dieu as he scores $287,230 payday Tuyen Dieu may not have had much tournament experience going into the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Harrah’s Cherokee, but that didn’t stop him from walking away with the biggest win of the series. Competing in only his third-ever
Ian Steinman Ships RunGood Poker Series Bay Area Main Event
The win was the second of the year for the California poker pro Ian Steinman added another highlight to his already impressive poker résumé by taking down the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Bay Area Main Event at Graton Resort and Casino in Northern California. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 643 entries, creating a