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,
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‘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
Tony G’s Finds Success Away From the Felt With Melbourne Cup Win
Tony G’s horse, Half Yours, claimed victory in the Melbourne Cup Tony G, known in the poker world for his bold personality and fearless table talk, has added another achievement to his long list of successes — this time in horse racing. His horse, Half Yours, claimed victory in the Melbourne Cup, one of the
WSOP Main Event Finalist Steven Jones to Appear in Squid Game
Jones will appear in the second season of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge Steven Jones, who finished runner-up in the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event, is about to face a much different kind of challenge this November. The Arizona-based poker pro will appear in the second season of Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge,
Texas Poker Player Lands in 51 Final Tables in One Month
Jim “Rockin Holdem” Hagan has been grinding away and finding his niche Jim “Rockin Holdem” Hagan has made waves in the Texas poker scene after reaching an incredible 51 final tables in a single month. Competing primarily at Texas Card House in Spring, Texas, Hagan has been on a relentless streak, entering low-stakes daily tournaments
Patrick Leonard Calls Out Vegas Offer Resort Fees
The English poker pro is frustrated with all the hidden fees tacked on in Vegas Professional poker player Patrick Leonard has added his voice to the growing debate about Las Vegas resort fees, criticizing what he sees as a money-grabbing tactic that hurts the city’s reputation with visitors. The English pro, who has earned more
WSOP Paradise Documentary To Feature Dnegs, Hellmuth
Poker documentary titled No Limit is set to premiere next week A new poker documentary titled No Limit is set to premiere next week, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at last year’s WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. The docuseries follows some of the biggest names in the game, including Daniel Negreanu, Phil Hellmuth, Kristen Foxen,











