The Day 2 chip leader had to fight back in the end to secure the victory Felipe Boianovsky claimed the BSOP Super High Roller title after one of the wildest runs of his career, securing R$3,200,000 (US$640,000) and adding another major trophy to his résumé. He started Day 2 as the chip leader, yet his
Category: Poker Players
Nicky P Not Happy with Alan Keating’s Views on Poker Tournaments
The two poker players are at odds over remarks Keating made in the No Limit documentary Nicholas “Nicky P” Palma has fired back at Alan Keating after the release of Episode 5 of No Limit, the new documentary following pros at the 2024 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Keating’s blunt remarks about tournament poker stirred
2023 WSOP Main Event Runner-up Steven Jones Makes Deep Run on Squid Game
The Arizona poker pro made it to the finale before being eliminated Steven Jones, best known for finishing runner-up in the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event, nearly added another huge payday to his résumé, but this time on a reality show rather than the felt. The Arizona poker pro made a deep run
Poker dealer adds her name to the record books at the APT National Cup Championship
Japanese poker dealer Ruiko Mamiya is only the third female player to win an APT event Ruiko Mamiya, a former poker dealer from Japan, has officially made history at the Asian Poker Tour Championship (APTC) series in Taipei. Mamiya secured a victory in the TWD 15,000 (US$495) buy-in National Cup Championship. Her win earns her
Phil Hellmuth believes WSOP bracelets may have lost their appeal
There’s concern that distributing too many bracelets cheapens their value Phil Hellmuth, the record holder with 17 World Series of Poker bracelets, has never shied away from speaking his mind—and his latest stance targets the sheer volume of bracelets awarded each year. During a break on PokerGO’s No Gamble, No Future, he told Card Player
Vitalijs Zavorotnijs scores one of the biggest NAPT prizes with $10,000 high roller wi
The Latvian poker pro added $358,400 to his bankroll for the win The final stretch of the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas festival delivered some of its most exciting results, as several marquee events wrapped up with big payouts and standout performances. One of the week’s largest scores came from Vitalijs Zavorotnijs,
‘Birthday Present’ Leads to NAPT Main Event Win for Gal Yifrach
The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament only as part of a weekend birthday celebration Gal Yifrach turned his 39th birthday into a career highlight after winning the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas Main Event. The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament as part of a weekend celebration and ended up outlasting 738
Russian Church Removes Bishop After Finding Out He’s a Poker Pro
Metropolitan Nestor no longer oversees parishes across France, Spain, Portugal and Italy The Russian Orthodox Church has removed one of its top European bishops after discovering his secret side career as a poker player. Metropolitan Nestor, born Evgeny Sirotenko in Moscow in 1974, was dismissed for “disciplinary reasons,” though reports suggest the decision may also
WPT Global Ambassador Ángel Guillén Captures Two Wins at WPT Australia
The Mexican poker pro also led his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament Ángel Guillén had a dream run at WPT Australia, taking home two titles in just 72 hours while also leading his team, Los Jefes, to victory in the debut Team Tournament. The WPT Global Ambassador earned a combined
Alan Keating’s Attempt to Bluff Way to $1.3M Pot Goes Horribly Wrong
Sam Kiki wasn’t fooled and walked away with the hand Alan Keating, known for his fearless approach to high-stakes poker, found himself on the losing end of a $1.3 million hand during a special edition of High Stakes Poker on Sunday night. Playing at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Keating attempted an ambitious bluff
Cherish Andrews Takes Down NAPT $10,000 Mystery Bounty
Andrews earned $111,300 from the main prize pool and an additional $220,000 in bounties Cherish Andrews has added another major win to her outstanding 2025 campaign, capturing the $10,300 Mystery Bounty event at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour stop in Las Vegas. The tournament, held at Resorts World, drew 84 entrants and featured some
Jordan Cristos Sentenced in Nevada Stalking Case
Cristos could spend up to 48 months behind bars for his recent attacks Professional poker player Jordan Cristos has been sentenced to between 14 and 48 months in prison by a Nevada judge after pleading guilty to attempted stalking using electronic communication. District Judge Monica Trujillo delivered the sentence, citing Cristos’ repeated pattern of harassment











