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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Two players at a poker game at Red Rock Casino gave a new meaning to poker tilt A poker game at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas turned violent over the weekend, leading to a viral video and one man getting knocked out cold. The incident, which took place in Summerlin, has
The Russian player has been called out for angle shooting several times on his way to the win Aleksandr Shevliakov won the 2025 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event, collecting a €1 million (US$1.1 million) prize, but the win didn’t come without some controversy. The Russian player topped a field of 1,195 entries, outlasting a tough
The 33-year-old Belarusian added another big win at the EPT in Monte Carlo Mikita Badziakouski continues to climb the ranks of poker’s elite, now surpassing the $65 million mark in career tournament earnings. The 33-year-old Belarusian added nearly $900,000 to his bankroll with victory in the €50,000 (US$56,000) High Roller at a 2025 European Poker
The last big win for the Polish player was the WPT Main Event in Barcelona in 2016 Sebastian Malec is once again making headlines on the European Poker Tour, nearly grabbing a second major win at EPT Monte-Carlo. The Polish player, who first caught the poker world’s attention with a €1.1 million (US$1.1 million) victory
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