The Latvian poker pro added $358,400 to his bankroll for the win The final stretch of the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas festival delivered some of its most exciting results, as several marquee events wrapped up with big payouts and standout performances. One of the week’s largest scores came from Vitalijs Zavorotnijs,
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‘Birthday Present’ Leads to NAPT Main Event Win for Gal Yifrach
The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament only as part of a weekend birthday celebration Gal Yifrach turned his 39th birthday into a career highlight after winning the PokerStars North American Poker Tour Las Vegas Main Event. The Los Angeles pro entered the tournament as part of a weekend celebration and ended up outlasting 738
Big Poker Names Sign up for Big Deal Charity Event in Las Vegas
Phil Hellmuth will once again emcee the popular annual event Las Vegas is once again combining poker, philanthropy, and Formula 1 excitement with the return of the Big Deal for One Drop charity poker event. Hosted by Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil and Lune Rouge, the event takes place on November 21 at
Alan Keating’s Attempt to Bluff Way to $1.3M Pot Goes Horribly Wrong
Sam Kiki wasn’t fooled and walked away with the hand Alan Keating, known for his fearless approach to high-stakes poker, found himself on the losing end of a $1.3 million hand during a special edition of High Stakes Poker on Sunday night. Playing at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, Keating attempted an ambitious bluff
Cherish Andrews Takes Down NAPT $10,000 Mystery Bounty
Andrews earned $111,300 from the main prize pool and an additional $220,000 in bounties Cherish Andrews has added another major win to her outstanding 2025 campaign, capturing the $10,300 Mystery Bounty event at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour stop in Las Vegas. The tournament, held at Resorts World, drew 84 entrants and featured some
Jordan Cristos Sentenced in Nevada Stalking Case
Cristos could spend up to 48 months behind bars for his recent attacks Professional poker player Jordan Cristos has been sentenced to between 14 and 48 months in prison by a Nevada judge after pleading guilty to attempted stalking using electronic communication. District Judge Monica Trujillo delivered the sentence, citing Cristos’ repeated pattern of harassment
The Caesars Palace Poker Room Reopens in Its Former Spot Today
Caesars has brought the popular card room back to its former location The poker room at Caesars Palace is back in its original home today after a brief stint among the retail shops on Appian Way. The move marks a return to the venue’s longtime location near the sportsbook, bringing familiar surroundings to players who
Patrick Leonard Calls Out Vegas Offer Resort Fees
The English poker pro is frustrated with all the hidden fees tacked on in Vegas Professional poker player Patrick Leonard has added his voice to the growing debate about Las Vegas resort fees, criticizing what he sees as a money-grabbing tactic that hurts the city’s reputation with visitors. The English pro, who has earned more
PokerGO Tour Has First Three-Time Series Winner
David “Chino” Rheem makes history as the first to win three different PGT series titles David “Chino” Rheem has made PokerGO Tour history by becoming the first player ever to win three different PGT series titles. His latest victory came in the 2025 PGT Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Series II, where he outlasted some of poker’s
Poker Pro Jordan Cristos Facing Jail Over Threats To Judge, Adam Pliska
The WPT champion has had several run-ins with the law recently Poker professional Jordan Cristos, known for his World Poker Tour victories and more than $3 million in career earnings, is now facing serious legal consequences in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old was arrested in June and has remained in custody at the Clark County Detention
Jesse Lonis Is on a Hot Streak After Winning Eighth Title of the Year
The American poker pro took down the opening $5,100 PLO event in the PokerGO Tour Jesse Lonis is showing no signs of slowing down after capturing his eighth tournament title of 2025. The American poker pro added another win to his incredible year by taking down the opening $5,100 Pot-Limit Omaha event in the PokerGO
PokerGO Tour Makes History Following Latest Big Win
Alex Foxen added another title, becoming the first player to reach 10,000 tour points The PokerGO Tour (PGT) made history this week after high-stakes pro Alex Foxen captured another major title inside the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Foxen claimed victory in Event #2: $5,300 PLO Quattro Bounty at the ongoing PGT PLO Series II,











