Several figures in the poker world have criticized the tax change Poker Hall of Famer Erik Seidel has raised concerns that a new US gambling tax rule could push him toward scaling back, or even stepping away from, tournament poker. The longtime pro says the change creates financial pressure that makes high-level play far less
Eugenio Castaneda is accused of being the aggressor in the melee Charges have been filed following a physical altercation involving poker pro Maurice Hawkins at a private cash game in Florida. The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared online, stemmed from a heated argument that escalated into violence at the table. The
The poker grinder’s addition to the list reinforces the belief of many that poker qualifies as a sport Spain’s Adrian Mateos is receiving unexpected recognition from the broader sports world after being nominated for MARCA’s Top 100 Athletes of the Year list. The Spanish outlet, known as the country’s largest sports newspaper, placed the poker
Lin received a ban in October after coaching a player during a competition Ren Lin has returned to World Series of Poker (WSOP) events just weeks after being suspended over collusion-related allegations tied to online play. The high-profile GGPoker ambassador was sidelined in October following an investigation into ghosting during a recent final table. The
The long-time grinder took down the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event Sam Soverel capped off an incredible run at WSOP Paradise by winning the $100,000 Triton Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event for $2.6 million, earning his fourth career WSOP bracelet. The event stretched long into the early morning on Day 2, prompting organizers to add
The vlog capitalizes on the grinder’s formidable run at the felt across 2025 Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi is stepping into a new spotlight this winter, launching a vlog series as he prepares for another major run at the World Series of Poker Super Main Event. The move comes after one of the most dominant WSOP
The win on the $3,500 buy-in event was worth $over $600,000 to the winner Kevin Nee captured the spotlight at the Seminole Hard Rock Rock’ N’ Roll Poker Open, winning the Championship event for his first World Poker Tour title and a career-best payout of $605,100. The $3,500 tournament drew an impressive 1,224 entries, building
A recent game at the Venetian Poker Studio didn’t go well for the Poker Brat Phil Hellmuth is known for dominating major tournament fields, but his friends managed to give him a rough night in a light-hearted private sit-and-go during F1 weekend in Las Vegas. The six-handed game, filmed at the Venetian Poker Studio and
The big win came during the stream’s 24-hour “Million Dollar Marathon” Alan Keating delivered another headline moment on Hustler Casino Live, scooping a massive pot during the stream’s 24-hour “Million Dollar Marathon.” The $500/$1,000 No-Limit Hold’em game drew a deep lineup, but Keating quickly became the center of attention after buying in for $1 million
The long-time WSOPC is threatening to sue over claims he started last week’s brawl Maurice Hawkins, one of the most decorated players on the WSOP Circuit, is pushing back against claims that he instigated a physical altercation during a Thanksgiving poker game in Palm Beach County, FL. A video circulating on social media shows an
The fight occurred during a private game in Palm Beach County WSOP Circuit veteran Maurice Hawkins found himself at the center of a physical altercation during a private poker game in Palm Beach County, Florida, adding another chapter to a career marked by both success and controversy. Hawkins, who holds a record 21 WSOPC rings
The South African player took home $138,000 for his performance The Hendon Mob Championship Cape Town Million wrapped up its third edition with South Africa’s Sean Bloom emerging as the champion after a field of 354 entries. The ZAR8,000 (US$450) event, hosted at GrandWest Casino, nearly doubled its original guarantee and generated a prize pool
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