The long-time poker pro adds another WSOP title to his growing collection Alex Foxen is closing out 2024 in dominant fashion, further solidifying his place among poker’s elite. The 33-year-old American pro has had a remarkable year, making 20 final tables in Card Player Player of the Year (POY)-qualified events and capturing three titles. His
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WPT Prime Championship Sets New Live Tournament Registration Record
There were over 3,800 entries for the Day 1 of the event The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas has set a new milestone, breaking records for its largest single starting flight. Participation in tournaments like this one increases as time goes by, generating not only fierce but also massive competition.
Jeffrey Copeland Captures First MSPT Title In St. Louis
The poker pro now has almost $800,000 in live cashes Jeffrey Copeland claimed his first Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) title on December 8 at the Hollywood Casino in St. Louis, Missouri. The local poker pro took home $85,871, the largest payday of his career, pushing his total earnings close to $800,000. This victory marks his
WPT World Championship Draws Massive Field, Doubling The Guarantee
Over 3,000 entries were registered for the event, producing a prize pool of $2 million The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas kicked off with an impressive showing in its $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event, featuring a $1 million guarantee. Drawing a massive 3,006 entries across six starting flights, the
Argentine Rapper Ships Inaugural WSOP Paradise Triton Million Invitational
Alejandro Lococo earned his first WSOP bracelet and $12 million with the victory Argentine freestyle rapper and poker player Alejandro Lococo, better known as “Papo MC,” secured a monumental victory at the inaugural WSOP Paradise Triton Million Invitational. The South American artist will not return to his country with empty hands after having shown a
Borgata Winter Poker Open Coming In January 2025 With $5M GTD
The tournament will be held at the Borgata from January 2 to January 17 The Borgata Hotel & Casino has revealed the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open (BWPO), scheduled from January 2-17, 2025. This celebrated poker festival promises to deliver an expanded and thrilling experience, boasting a $5 million guaranteed prize pool and
Andras Nemeth Wins Fifth EPT Event With €10,200 Mystery Bounty Victory
The Hungarian poker pro overcame a tough heads-up battle to secure the win Andras Nemeth secured his fifth European Poker Tour (EPT) title with an impressive victory in the €10,200 (US$10,812) Mystery Bounty event at the PokerStars EPT in Prague. The Hungarian pro walked away with a total of €132,980 (US$140,959), which included bounty winnings,
€25,000 EPT NLHE High Rollers Tourney Produces Massive Win
Two years after winning a WSOP title, Espen Jorstad scores another big victory Espen Jorstad continues to cement his place among poker’s elite, showcasing his prowess at the €25,000 (US$26,500) buy-in No-Limit Hold’em high roller during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Prague festival. The 2022 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event champion emerged victorious,
Brazilian Online Poker Player Takes Down Mid-States Poker Tour Venetian Main Event
Tauan Naves picked up his first MSPT title to add to his other big wins Brazilian poker pro Tauan Naves claimed victory in the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Venetian Main Event, held on December 4 in Las Vegas. The win earned him $60,675 and marked his first MSPT title. With this achievement, Naves’ career tournament
2025 GUKPT Tour To Include 14 Different Stops Across The Country
The tournament series hosted by Grosvenor Casinos will begin in January The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) is set to return for its 19th season in 2025, offering players 14 exciting stops across the United Kingdom. The schedule, announced just after the conclusion of the 2024 Grand Final, includes 12 main tour stops and two
Brandon Wilson Takes Down Fourth Seminole High Roller Poker Tourney
The Illinois poker pro now has almost $2.7 million in live tournament winnings Brandon Wilson has cemented his reputation as a dominant force in high-stakes poker tournaments at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. Over the past 16 months, the Illinois native has achieved four major high roller titles at the South Florida venue, contributing significantly
Poker Coach Faraz Jaka Takes Down RRPO $10,000 Deep Stack
The former WPT Player of the Year showed his stamina in an enduring heads-up battle Faraz Jaka, a seasoned poker coach and former WPT Player of the Year, showcased his expertise once again by clinching the $10,000 Deep Stack title at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open (RRPO). The victory earned him $313,495 after a