The event will raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas is set to host a Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) event tomorrow, supporting the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, called Viva St. Jude, will combine charity, fashion, and poker for an evening aimed
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Several Poker Pros Turn Out for Russell Westbrook’s Poker Charity Event
Jason Koon and others dropped in to help support the NBA star’s charity On September 13, the WPT Foundation teamed up with Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation for the NBA star’s 4th Annual Poker Night at Wynn Las Vegas. This event aimed to raise funds to support the Why Not? Foundation, a nonprofit focused on
Some Las Vegas Casino Gamblers Face New Restrictions
Gaming regulators are exploring who can claim casino jackpots A new proposal in Nevada could bring changes to how some gamblers in Las Vegas are treated when it comes to jackpot wins. Currently, there’s a loophole that allows banned players to claim jackpot payouts even if they’ve been told to leave and stay away from
Baurzhan Akimov Takes Down CPPT Venetian Main Event
The event was a big success, attracting players from around the poker ecosystem Baurzhan Akimov emerged victorious in the 2024 Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) $1,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em main event at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Akimov, a Las Vegas resident originally from Kazakhstan, bested a field of 343 entries to claim the top
Isaac Haxton Adds Another Win as He Takes Down Poker Masters Event
The high-stakes grinder continues to show off at the felt with his latest big victory Isaac Haxton added another impressive victory to his poker resume by winning Event #6 of the 2024 Poker Masters. The $15,100 No-Limit Hold’em event, part of the high-stakes Poker Masters series, took place at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas.
Card Player Poker Tour Venetian Main Event Starts September 19
The event is part of the 2024 Venetian Resort Las Vegas Deepstack Extravaganza III The Card Player Poker Tour (CPPT) is set to return to Las Vegas, with its main event kicking off on September 19 at The Venetian Resort. This year, the event is part of the 2024 Venetian Resort Las Vegas Deepstack Extravaganza
Florida Poker Player Justin Zaki Earns First Poker Masters Title
Zaki took down the third event and now has almost $5.9 million in live cashes Florida poker player Justin Zaki claimed his first Poker Masters title in event No. 3 of the 2024 tournament series. The $10,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em event saw Zaki outperform a field of 94 entries to secure a $244,400 prize.
Jeremy Becker Picks up First PokerGO Title With Poker Masters Victory
The long-time poker grinder picked up his first six-figure payday Jeremy Becker has secured his first PokerGO title by winning event No. 2 at the 2024 Poker Masters, a $10,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Becker, who had already built a solid poker career with over $1.5 million in earnings, took home a career-best $255,000 with
Rob Gronkowski Will Join the Big Game on Tour TV Show as Part of the NAPT
The former NFL player will be part of the event in November NFL legend Rob Gronkowski is set to bring his competitive spirit from the football field to the poker table. It’s been announced that the four-time Super Bowl champion will be joining “The Big Game on Tour” TV show as part of the North
2024 Poker Masters Finds Two Satellite Winners Battling for Supremacy
Satellite tourneys make great stepping stones to some of the biggest poker events The 2024 Poker Masters, hosted by PokerStars NAPT at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, has kicked off on a high note as two satellite qualifiers went head-to-head in the first event, a $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament. Spencer Champlin and Jessica Vierling,
NBA Star Russell Westbrook Teams up With the WPT for Charity Event
The event will be held this Friday at Wynn Las Vegas NBA star Russell Westbrook is teaming up with the World Poker Tour (WPT) for a charity event aimed at supporting underserved communities in South Los Angeles. Westbrook, also well-known philanthropist and poker enthusiast, is partnering with the WPT Foundation through his nonprofit, the Why
Vegas Matt Wins Celebrity Poker Tour Invitational; ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Flounders
Vegas Matt faced off against chess grandmaster Qiyu’ Nemo’ Zhou to win the event On Saturday night, the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas became an interesting scene as 80 celebrities gathered for the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) Invitational IV, competing for a $50,000 prize pool. The event drew some big names, but it was Stephen