The former King’s Casino owner is reportedly in very grave condition Leon Tsoukernik, a well-known poker figure and former King’s Casino owner, is reportedly in critical condition after being found unresponsive at his home in the Czech Republic. Emergency services responded to the scene, suspecting a possible overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative typically used
Shane was allegedly trying to escape to Colombia on a one-way ticket when he was arrested Shane Hennen, a Las Vegas gambler accused of cheating in private poker games, has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter. Hennen, 39, was detained at Harry
The poker grinder lost an enduring battle with cancer Chris Roth, a well-known figure in the Wisconsin poker community, passed away on January 2 at the age of 42 after battling cancer, according to PokerNews. Roth, recognized for his exceptional skill in Omaha hi-lo poker, had an enduring impact both at the tables and in
Zamani outlasted Kristen Foxen and others to secure the victory Martin Zamani claimed victory in the second-to-last PokerGO Tour Last Chance event, held at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The tournament attracted a record-breaking 121 entries for a $10,100 buy-in, generating a prize pool of $1.21 million. Zamani walked away with the top
An 11-player deal led to the local being declared the winner This past weekend, Canterbury Park in Minnesota hosted its largest standalone poker event to date, the $400 No-Limit Hold’em Monster Stack. The tournament drew an impressive 1,116 entrants, generating a substantial prize pool of $368,280. Known for being a prominent cardroom in the Midwest,
The first MSPT poker tournament of 2025 was held at the Venetian in Las Vegas Carson Richards claimed his first Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) title in a great start to the 2025 season. The victory came at the Venetian Poker Room in Las Vegas on January 5, where Richards outlasted a competitive field in the
The two poker greats had outstanding performances throughout 2024 Cherish Andrews and David Coleman have cemented their places in poker history by earning prestigious Global Poker Index (GPI) Player of the Year honors. These accolades, set to be presented at the Global Poker Awards in Las Vegas, highlight their standout performances throughout the year. David
The poker pro has donated much of her historic winnings to stop factory farming Liv Boeree, a poker pro and science communicator, recently revealed that she is donating $560,000 of her winnings from the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise event to support efforts against factory farming. The donation follows Boeree’s historic performance in December,
Two back-to-back wins catapult the player to the top of the charts Umut Ozturk has made poker history by becoming the first-ever two-time Player of the Year (POY) winner on the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT). Following his outstanding performance in 2024, Ozturk successfully defended the title he claimed in 2023, cementing his legacy within the
The win came as the final hours of 2024 were counting down Francis Anderson capped off 2024 with a victory in the Venetian New Year’s Extravaganza UltimateStack event. The Wappinger Falls, New York native outlasted a competitive field of 515 entries in the $800 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, which featured a $250,000 guarantee. His triumph earned
Authorities are still investigating what led to the altercation between Bergeron and another man Craig Bergeron, a well-known poker professional from Michigan, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree murder. Authorities allege that Bergeron, 35, fatally shot 37-year-old Tommy “Mike” Ireland with a rifle on Monday evening in Detroit. The shooting reportedly
Daniel Negreanu is campaigning for a number of changes to poker events Daniel Negreanu, one of poker’s most prominent voices, is calling for changes to tournament rules following the conclusion of the 2024 WSOP Paradise festival. He recently took to social media and his YouTube channel to address various concerns, sparking widespread discussion within the
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