Poker Players: Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet Johannes Straver from the Netherlands claimed his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $10,000 GGMillion$ No-Limit Hold’em championship at the 2024 WSOP Paradise. After a very intense duel, the European managed to take home an important victory for his career. Straver
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Liv Boeree Sets A New Poker Record
The British poker pro has scored the largest prize ever won by a female player Liv Boeree has etched her name into poker history with a record-breaking performance at the WSOP Super Main Event. The British player secured a fourth-place finish, earning $2.8 million. This is now considered the largest single cash ever achieved by
Justin Bonomo Gets In Trouble With The WSOP In The $25,000 Super Main Event
The high-stakes player was controversially called out for his garb during the game Justin Bonomo, one of the most successful poker players in history, faced controversy during the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Deep into the tournament, WSOP officials threatened to disqualify him for wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Middle Eastern scarf that has
Dnegs Crashes At The WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event
Daniel Negreanu saw his stack quickly dwindle before finally succumbing to a bad run Daniel Negreanu faced a tough day at the 2024 WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event. Despite entering Day 3 with a strong stack of 5,795,000 chips, placing him 39th among 297 remaining players, Negreanu’s tournament came to a frustrating end. Early
Former UFC Welterweight Champ Covington Clobbered At WSOP Table
The loss came soon after the fighter faced defeat in the octagon Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington faced a tough week, taking losses both in the octagon and at the poker table. Covington, known for his fiery personality and strong performances, suffered a third-round stoppage in his fight against Joaquin Buckley at UFC
Tirza Sanders Takes Down The WPT Ladies Championship
The women’s event attracted a very respectable 485 entries Tirza Sanders claimed victory in the 2024 WPT Ladies Championship, emerging from a competitive field of 485 entries to secure her first major title and a career-high payout of $90,432. The event took place at the Wynn Las Vegas, where friends and supporters gathered to cheer
Alex Foxen ships WSOP Paradise $100,000 buy-in Triton NLHE main event
The long-time poker pro adds another WSOP title to his growing collection Alex Foxen is closing out 2024 in dominant fashion, further solidifying his place among poker’s elite. The 33-year-old American pro has had a remarkable year, making 20 final tables in Card Player Player of the Year (POY)-qualified events and capturing three titles. His
Garrett Adelstein To Appear Live On Stream At Bally Live Poker – Live At The Commerce
The long-time poker pro is ready to get back into the action Garrett Adelstein is set to make a highly anticipated return to live-streamed poker action tomorrow, at Bally Live Poker’s “Live at the Commerce” event. Known for his deep-stacked, aggressive playstyle, Adelstein will join an exciting mix of professionals and recreational players at the
Jeffrey Copeland Captures First MSPT Title In St. Louis
The poker pro now has almost $800,000 in live cashes Jeffrey Copeland claimed his first Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) title on December 8 at the Hollywood Casino in St. Louis, Missouri. The local poker pro took home $85,871, the largest payday of his career, pushing his total earnings close to $800,000. This victory marks his
Argentine Rapper Ships Inaugural WSOP Paradise Triton Million Invitational
Alejandro Lococo earned his first WSOP bracelet and $12 million with the victory Argentine freestyle rapper and poker player Alejandro Lococo, better known as “Papo MC,” secured a monumental victory at the inaugural WSOP Paradise Triton Million Invitational. The South American artist will not return to his country with empty hands after having shown a
Andras Nemeth Wins Fifth EPT Event With €10,200 Mystery Bounty Victory
The Hungarian poker pro overcame a tough heads-up battle to secure the win Andras Nemeth secured his fifth European Poker Tour (EPT) title with an impressive victory in the €10,200 (US$10,812) Mystery Bounty event at the PokerStars EPT in Prague. The Hungarian pro walked away with a total of €132,980 (US$140,959), which included bounty winnings,
Brazilian Online Poker Player Takes Down Mid-States Poker Tour Venetian Main Event
Tauan Naves picked up his first MSPT title to add to his other big wins Brazilian poker pro Tauan Naves claimed victory in the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Venetian Main Event, held on December 4 in Las Vegas. The win earned him $60,675 and marked his first MSPT title. With this achievement, Naves’ career tournament