The reboot features a $25,000 buy-in with a 64-player bracket. Poker fans can now stream the entire season of the revived National Heads-Up Poker Championship on PokerGO. The show marks its first return since 2013 and brings back a format many players still consider one of the purest tests of skill. Every match is heads-up,
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Poker Author David Sklansky Arrested in Las Vegas
The author of The Theory of Poker was arrested on domestic violence charges but released Poker author and longtime professional David Sklansky was arrested in Las Vegas last Thursday on suspicion of domestic battery, according to confirmation from different media. The incident drew attention across the poker world due to Sklansky’s influence on modern strategy
Andrew Robl Loses Massive 7-Figure Pot in Super High Roller Cash Game
The huge loss is a reminder that even elite players can face costly swings Andrew Robl found himself on the wrong side of a huge hand during the final session of the PokerGO Super High Roller Cash Game, walking away with a seven-figure loss after a brutal collision with Eric Wasserson. OH MY GOD $1,716,100
2026 Card Player PoY Race Heats up After Second PGT Event
Brian Battistone’s performance gives him a jump on the competition The 2026 Card Player Player of the Year race is already taking shape following the second event of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff series. Brian Battistone made an early statement by winning his first-ever PGT title, picking up momentum in both the PGT standings and the
PGT Kickoff Event Draws Huge Field, Sees Pocket Aces Fall at Final Table
Andrew Lichtenberger earns his eighth career PGT title after a strong finish The 2026 PokerGO Tour season opened with a bang yesterday, as Event #1 of the PGT Kickoff Series attracted a packed field inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. A total of 135 entries turned out for the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em event, making
Planet Hollywood Pulls the Plug on New Poker Room It Opened Last Year
The poker room had only opened last May, but never gained traction Planet Hollywood is set to close its poker room on January 31, ending a short return that began less than a year ago. The room reopened in May 2025, timed to welcome players ahead of the World Series of Poker, but never found
First Events in the 2026 PokerGO Tour Schedule Revealed
The initial leg of the series begins January 26 with the PGT Kickoff at the PokerGO Studio The PokerGO Tour has shared the opening stretch of its 2026 schedule, setting the stage for a busy start to the new season in Las Vegas. The early calendar features several familiar stops and formats, with high buy-ins
Poker Content Creator Marle Spragg’s Father Holds His Own at the Felt
Gary Cordeiro has been finding his own success at the poker tables lately Poker content creator and PokerStars ambassador Marle Spragg had a special reason to celebrate this week, and it had nothing to do with her own results. Her father, Gary Cordeiro, scored a tournament win in Las Vegas, showing that poker skill clearly
Chad Eveslage Takes Down PGT $1M Championship Freeroll
Eveslage clawed his way from being one of the shortstacks to capture the victory Chad Eveslage claimed one of the biggest wins of his career by capturing the PokerGO Tour $1 million Championship Freeroll. The victory earned him $500,000 and added a major No-Limit Hold’em result to a résumé already known for elite mixed-game success.
Alex Foxen Becomes 2025 PGT Player of the Year
A solid performance at the recent PGT Last Chance event pushed Foxen over the top Alex Foxen has been crowned the 2025 PokerGO Tour Player of the Year after a dramatic finish to the season. Rather than relying on late points or a small cash, Foxen secured the title by winning the final ranking event
Patrick Leonard Wins Second PokerGO Title and Shot at $1M Freeroll
The exclusive $1 million freeroll is open only to the top 40 eligible players of the year British poker pro Patrick Leonard has locked in a major victory to start the year, taking down Event #2 of the PGT Last Chance series. Leonard earned $315,000 for his first-place finish in the $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament
Matthew Wantman Ships MSPT $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open in Vegas
This Las Vegas stop was just the beginning of a packed January schedule for the tour Matthew Wantman started the new year in the best way possible by winning the MSPT $1,600 New Year’s Poker Open at the Venetian Resort. The tournament kicked off the 17th season of the Major Series of Poker: The Tour,











