Hendrix battled Werdnig-Hoffman disease since infancy The poker community is mourning the loss of Mississippi native David “Atombomb” Hendrix, who passed away on October 8 at the age of 34. Known for his sharp mind, positive spirit, and infectious personality, Hendrix was an inspiring figure both at the poker table and beyond. Born in Amory,
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Greg Shuda Takes Down MSPT Wisconsin State Championship
The Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, with a prize pool of $1.6 million The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) returned to Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino for the 2025 Wisconsin State Poker Championship, and the event made history. The $1,110 Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, setting a new benchmark for the largest
Germany’s Rayo Kniep Takes Down WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Main Event
The California resident has earned his second WSOPC ring after dominating the tourney Germany’s Rayo Kniep captured the 2025 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Thunder Valley Main Event title, taking home $185,458 and his second career WSOPC gold ring. Now based in Northern California, Kniep dominated from start to finish, ending each day as
Three Pro Baseball Players Suspended for Playing Online Poker
Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League has benched and fined the players Three pitchers from Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) have been suspended for participating in online gambling, including poker. The players — Guo Yu-yan, Chen Guan-hao, and Wu Yu-cheng of the TSG Hawks — were found to have played online Texas Hold’em, prompting swift
Vegas Poker Dealer and Podcaster Wins NAPT Las Vegas Main Event Entry
The host of the Snack Attack Podcast is on his way to the big game Clyde “Snack Attack” Gaskins, one of the most recognized poker dealers in Las Vegas, is heading from the box to the felt after winning a seat in the upcoming North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas Main Event. The Aria
Kid Poker Calls Out YouTube Over New Poker Content Policies
Daniel Negreanu believes YouTube doesn’t want poker represented on the platform Daniel Negreanu, better known as “Kid Poker,” has taken to social media to voice frustration with YouTube’s latest approach to poker content. According to him, the platform is unfairly targeting creators with vague policies and inconsistent enforcement that directly impact viewership. He pointed to
Justin Saliba Outlasts Jesse Lonis, Kristen Foxen for Poker Masters Title
The two-time WSOP bracelet winner added another $301,000 to his tournament cashes Justin Saliba came out on top at the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em Poker Masters event No. 9, overcoming a final table stacked with elite players. The tournament, which attracted 67 entries, generated a $1,005,000 prize pool. For his victory, Saliba earned $301,000 and added
California Casino Poker Cheats Face Felony Charges
The pair ran their schemes at Harrah’s San Diego and Pala Casino Spa Resort Two Southern California men are facing felony charges after allegedly cheating at poker in casinos by marking high-value cards. Prosecutors say the scheme allowed the pair to pocket more than $30,000 before they were caught on surveillance cameras. Both are now
PokerGo Founder Cary Katz Wins First Poker Masters Title
Katz had six PokerGO Tour wins but never a Masters title Cary Katz, the founder of PokerGO, claimed his first Poker Masters title after a comeback victory in Event #7 of the 2025 series. The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 77 entries, generating a $770,000 prize pool. Katz battled through a tough final table before
Alex Foxen Jumps Out in Front on the PGT Leaderboard
A victory at a Poker Masters event propelled the poker pro to the top of the charts Alex Foxen has climbed to the top of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) leaderboard after securing a big win in Event #6 of the Poker Masters in Las Vegas. The victory brought him $272,000 in prize money and 272
Soccer’s Neymar, Jr. Comes Close to Title in WCOOP Event
The Brazilian soccer phenom and PokerStars ambassador made it to the final two Neymar Jr. nearly added a major poker title to his resume this week while much of the sporting world was focused on the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Brazilian star, who has become an active figure in the online poker scene as a
Michigan Rejects Request for Appeal of Poker Player Susie Zhao’s Killer
The decision should be the final chapter in the shocking case that began five years ago The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to hear the appeal of Jeffery Bernard Morris, the man convicted of killing professional poker player and commentator Susie Zhao in 2020. The decision, reported late August, leaves Morris with no remaining legal