The turnout pushed the prize pool to over $4 million, with Wilson taking home $688,000 Simon Wilson has become the latest poker sensation after winning the largest Irish Open in history, pocketing €600,000 (US$688,000) in the process. The tournament, already known as one of Europe’s most sociable and energetic events, saw a record turnout of
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Dnegs Shares Insight Into What It Really Takes To Be a Poker High-Roller
It’s becoming increasingly more expensive to play at the more expensive events Daniel Negreanu, a seven-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, recently offered a candid look into the financial realities of high-stakes poker. Sharing insights on social media, Negreanu highlighted that despite the allure of million-dollar cashes, the actual profits for high-roller tournament
Steve Buell Wins WSOP Grand Victoria Main Event for $173,000
The Wisconsin poker grinder picked up his biggest tournament cash to date with the victory Steve Buell busted through for the biggest payday of his poker life in the WSOP Circuit Grand Victoria Main Event. The Wisconsin resident took down the $1,700 No-Limit Hold’em main event in Elgin, Illinois, outlasting a field of 637 entries
Shannon Shorr Rivers His Way to a Win at the US Poker Open
If ever there’s a time to be a river rat, it’s with a tournament victory on the line Shannon Shorr added another highlight to his already strong run this year by winning Event #5 of the US Poker Open, taking home $220,400 and the event’s Golden Eagle trophy. The victory adds to his recent momentum
Matthew Wantman Picks up 4th PokerGO Tour Title
The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament added $231,300 to his growing bank Matthew Wantman has added another title to his growing poker résumé, capturing his fourth career PokerGO Tour win by taking down Event #4 at the 2025 US Poker Open. The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament brought in 103 entries, and after battling through a competitive
Kristen Foxen Takes Down First US Poker Open Event of the 2025 Series
The win gives Foxen her third PGT title of the year Kristen Foxen is off to a strong start at the 2025 US Poker Open after winning the opening event, a $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament held at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. She topped a field of 129 entries to earn $158,025 and claim
Cherish Andrews Wins $25K Seminole High Roller After 4-Way Chop
This was a milestone for Andrews as the first victory in a tournament with a buy-in over $2,200 Cherish Andrews came out on top in the $25,000 High Roller at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown after a four-way deal was made at the final table. The tournament drew 70 entries, creating a prize pool
Ted Danson, Jennifer Tilly Confirmed for One Step Closer Charity Poker Event
The annual charity poker tournament will be held on April 26 at the PokerGO Studio Celebrities from film and television are set to gather in Las Vegas later this month to support a cause close to many hearts. The One Step Closer Foundation is hosting its annual charity poker tournament, All In for CP, on
Rick Ziegler Ships the Eastern Poker Open for $10,000
The Massachusetts poker grinder added another big achievement to his growing list Rick Ziegler, a 61-year-old poker enthusiast from Stoughton, Massachusetts, took down the 2025 Eastern Poker Open Championship yesterday, earning a $10,000 top prize. The two-day event brought together regional winners, monthly qualifiers, and wild cards in a 90-player field, all aiming for a
Justin Kuraitis Won’t Let the Mike Postle Cheating Scandal Go Away
The former Stones Gambling Hall manager brought up the scandal in a recent Justin Kuraitis, the former poker manager at Stones Gambling Hall, has re-entered the spotlight with sharp words for those involved in the 2019 class action lawsuit tied to the Mike Postle cheating scandal. In a recent conversation on X Spaces hosted by
RPGS, WSOPC Champ Mark Martin Passes Away
The Midwest circuit grinder was 70 years old The poker world is mourning the loss of Mark Martin, a respected player in the Midwest circuit, who passed away at 70. Known for his success in tournament poker, Martin built a strong reputation over the years, securing two WSOP Circuit titles and several deep runs in
Matt Porter Ships MSPT Event at Iowa’s Riverside Casino for $106K
The cash was his biggest tourney win to date and adds to his two WSOPC rings Matt Porter secured the biggest win of his career at the latest Major Series of Poker Tour (MSPT) stop, taking down the $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event at Riverside Casino in Iowa. The victory earned him $106,078 and his