Esfandiari is making a return after having been away from the game for years Antonio Esfandiari is set to make his return to high-stakes poker with an appearance on PokerStars’ The Big Game on Tour, bringing with him the charisma that made him a standout in the poker world. Known as “The Magician” for his
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Roland Israelashvili Captures First WSOP Title After Record Cash Run
The long-time player has hundreds of cashes, but always fell short of a title After nearly two decades of competing at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Roland Israelashvili finally secured his first gold bracelet. Known for his persistence and skill at the tables, the 66-year-old from Forest Hills, New York, won the WSOP Online
Bill Byrnes Earns First RGPS Ring in Kansas City
The $1,100 buy-in event saw a prize pool that swelled to over $400,000 After a hard-fought Main Event at Harrah’s Casino in Kansas City, MO, Bill Byrnes claimed his first RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) ring. The $1,100 buy-in event drew in a competitive field of 415 entrants over three initial flights, generating a sizable prize
The Foxens Continue Showing Why They’re Poker’s Power Couple
Kristen and Alex Foxen scored big wins recently during the WSOP Online series Kristen and Alex Foxen continue to reinforce their reputation as poker’s powerhouse couple, each claiming impressive victories in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online series this past week. Between them, they now hold seven WSOP bracelets, an achievement that further cements
Ben Tollerene Ships PGT PLO Championship
The poker pro picked up his second PGT title of the month, along with almost $500,000 Ben Tollerene secured a major win in the PokerGO Tour (PGT) Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Championship, taking home a $496,000 prize after coming out on top of a talented field. The $25,200 buy-in event, held at PokerGO Studio in Las
North American Poker Tour – With $4M GTD – Almost Ready for Kick-off
The second running of the series will get underway on November 1 The second annual PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is about to begin at Resorts World in Las Vegas, with an exciting $4 million guaranteed prize pool. The event will run from November 1 to November 10, offering a mix of familiar and
Nick Murray Wins the MSPT Michigan State Poker Championship Main Event
The prize pool surpassed $2.7 million and crushed the $1 million guarantee Nick Murray claimed the title at the 2024 Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Michigan State Poker Championship Main Event, hosted at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. Held from October 10-13, the event drew an impressive 2,819 entries, creating a prize pool of over $2.7 million—more than
The WSOP Tried To Hold an Online Tournament, but No One Showed Up
A WSOP High Roller online event had to be called off after only eight players signed up The World Series of Poker (WSOP) faced an unexpected outcome recently when one of its online bracelet events had to be canceled due to a complete lack of participants. The $5,300 High Roller tournament, held on WSOP.com for
Maria Konnikova Finally Picks up Her First WSOP Bracelet
The poker author and player has captured her first WSOP victory playing Crazy 8’s Maria Konnikova, author of The Biggest Bluff and co-host of the Risky Business podcast, has added a significant title to her growing list of poker achievements: a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. In a career that began as a research
Upcoming Big Deal for One Drop to Feature Long-Time Poker Pro
Antonio Esfandiari is confirmed for the poker tournament next month in Las Vegas The upcoming Big Deal for One Drop poker tournament at Resorts World Las Vegas is shaping up to be an impressive event. Taking place on November 22 during Formula 1 weekend, the tournament will feature prominent poker professionals, including Antonio Esfandiari, who
Simone Andrian Shows Willpower Taking Down WSOPE Main Event
A long final table run finally paid off, giving Andrian his third WSOP title and another $1.4 million Simone Andrian has claimed victory in the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) Main Event, showcasing determination to overcome a tough field and secure the title. The $11,350 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted 768 entries, creating a
Katie Lindsay Ships Moneymaker Tour Aruba Main Event
The long-time pro added $102,000 to her poker war chest Katie Lindsay, a well-known figure in the poker world, achieved the biggest live tournament win of her career by taking down the 2024 Moneymaker Tour Aruba Main Event. The $1,500 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament saw 325 entries, and Lindsay emerged victorious, earning a career-best prize