The German pro outlasted a field of 5,961 entries in the $5,000 buy-in event Benjamin Rolle, better known in the online poker world as “bencb789,” secured his first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning the 2025 WSOP Online Main Event. The German pro triumphed over a field of 5,961 entries in the $5,000
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Ike Haxton Wins First Triton Title After 34 Final Tables
The long-time Triton fixture won his first title at the $100K PLO Main Event Isaac “Ike” Haxton has finally broken through on the Triton Poker stage. After years of close calls and a reputation as one of the most consistent performers on the high-roller circuit, Haxton secured his first Triton title in Jeju, South Korea,
Poker Pro Craig Bergeron Re-Charged in Murder Case
Police were able to secure a key witness that will help bring Bergeron to justice Poker professional Craig Bergeron is once again facing first-degree murder charges in Michigan after a brief legal twist nearly saw his case thrown out. The 36-year-old was accused of fatally shooting 37-year-old Tommy Ireland in Detroit last December, an incident
Christoph Vogelsang Wins Triton Poker Super High Roller for $4 Million
The German pro outlasted 227 other entries to earn his second Triton title Christoph Vogelsang added another major trophy to his résumé on Thursday night, capturing the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II Main Event for just under $4.1 million. The German pro, known for his calm and methodical approach, outlasted a star-studded
Craig Mason Earns First Live Title at the PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic
Mason now has almost $2.8 million in live poker tournament earnings Craig Mason, a familiar name in high-stakes poker, finally secured his first live tournament title at the 2025 PGT Venetian Las Vegas Classic. The $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller attracted 49 entries and built a $245,000 prize pool. Mason, who already had more than
Daniel Negreanu Is Now a Kalshi Partner
The move could mean that poker will be added to the prediction markets platform Daniel Negreanu, one of poker’s most recognizable names, has added a new role outside the felt by partnering with prediction market operator Kalshi. Known worldwide as “Kid Poker,” the six-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and longtime GGPoker ambassador
Stephen Chidwick Now Has Over $71M in Poker Winnings After Triton Victory
The British pro added $3.4 million winning the $200,000 Short Deck event at Triton Stephen Chidwick has added another major win to his résumé, taking down the $200,000 Short Deck event at the Triton Poker Series in Jeju, South Korea, for $3,455,000. The victory is the second-largest score of his career and pushes the British
The Poker Brat Offers a Challenge To Prove He’s Still Got It
Phil Hellmuth will match a $500K buy-in in a heads-up match to show his skills Phil Hellmuth, better known in the poker world as the “Poker Brat,” has thrown down a challenge aimed at critics who doubt his ability in cash games. Frustrated by ongoing claims that his game doesn’t measure up in today’s high-stakes
Jonathan Jaffe Added Second Triton Title in Jeju
The American poker pro is returning to form following a long winning drought Jonathan Jaffe has captured his second Triton Super High Roller Series title, winning the $30,000 No-Limit Hold’em event in Jeju and collecting more than $1 million in prize money. The American pro, who had endured a long dry spell on the Triton
South Carolina Poker Player Gary Watts Challenges State Over Poker Laws
Watts argues that police had no right to raid his game and make arrests Gary Watts, a South Carolina poker player, is taking the state to court in a case that could reshape how private poker games are treated under local law. Watts argues that he and his friends were unfairly targeted when authorities raided
Alex Montgomery Ships the UKPC Masters Main Event After Solid Run
The win gave him another $117,000 to add to his growing bankroll Alex Montgomery has etched his name into the history of the UK Poker Championships (UKPC) Masters Main Event after claiming victory at Dusk Till Dawn. The English player outlasted a huge field of 937 entries to secure the title, the trophy, and a
A Bass Fisherman Takes Down The RGPS Tunica Main Event
Joshua Butler turned his competitive spirit into almost $50,000 after winning the event Joshua Butler is no stranger to competition, but his biggest win to date didn’t come from a fishing tournament. The Alabama native, best known as a professional bass fisherman, claimed the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix Tunica Main Event at Horseshoe