The Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, with a prize pool of $1.6 million The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) returned to Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Hotel & Casino for the 2025 Wisconsin State Poker Championship, and the event made history. The $1,110 Main Event drew a record-breaking 1,698 entries, setting a new benchmark for the largest
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Germany’s Rayo Kniep Takes Down WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley Main Event
The California resident has earned his second WSOPC ring after dominating the tourney Germany’s Rayo Kniep captured the 2025 World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Thunder Valley Main Event title, taking home $185,458 and his second career WSOPC gold ring. Now based in Northern California, Kniep dominated from start to finish, ending each day as
Poker Masters Tournament Series Comes to an End
Two players shared the final spotlight, but not the final prize The Poker Masters tournament series wrapped up in dramatic fashion at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, with Brandon Wilson and David Coleman sharing the spotlight. Wilson captured the finale, a $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em event, for $464,000 after a heads-up chop, while Coleman’s strong
Justin Saliba Outlasts Jesse Lonis, Kristen Foxen for Poker Masters Title
The two-time WSOP bracelet winner added another $301,000 to his tournament cashes Justin Saliba came out on top at the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em Poker Masters event No. 9, overcoming a final table stacked with elite players. The tournament, which attracted 67 entries, generated a $1,005,000 prize pool. For his victory, Saliba earned $301,000 and added
When to Shift From a Conservative to a More Aggressive Playstyle in Poker Tournaments
The ability to transition between conservative and aggressive gears separates strong contenders from early exits Poker tournaments demand flexibility, and knowing when to adjust from conservative to aggressive play can make the difference between simply surviving and building a stack capable of contending. Early on, many players adopt a tight style to avoid unnecessary risks,
PokerGo Founder Cary Katz Wins First Poker Masters Title
Katz had six PokerGO Tour wins but never a Masters title Cary Katz, the founder of PokerGO, claimed his first Poker Masters title after a comeback victory in Event #7 of the 2025 series. The $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em tournament drew 77 entries, generating a $770,000 prize pool. Katz battled through a tough final table before
Alex Foxen Jumps Out in Front on the PGT Leaderboard
A victory at a Poker Masters event propelled the poker pro to the top of the charts Alex Foxen has climbed to the top of the PokerGO Tour (PGT) leaderboard after securing a big win in Event #6 of the Poker Masters in Las Vegas. The victory brought him $272,000 in prize money and 272
Poker’s Midwest Championship Draws Proves Overwhelmingly Popular
The Ohio event drew a huge crowd, easily covering the guaranteed $1-million prize pool The Reserve Poker Club’s Midwest Championship has drawn a massive turnout, cementing itself as one of the most successful events on the regional poker calendar. The $600 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, which carried a $1 million guarantee, ultimately pulled in 2,270 entries
Soccer’s Neymar, Jr. Comes Close to Title in WCOOP Event
The Brazilian soccer phenom and PokerStars ambassador made it to the final two Neymar Jr. nearly added a major poker title to his resume this week while much of the sporting world was focused on the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The Brazilian star, who has become an active figure in the online poker scene as a
Benjamin Rolle Earns First WSOP Title and $3.9 Million With Online Main Event Win
The German pro outlasted a field of 5,961 entries in the $5,000 buy-in event Benjamin Rolle, better known in the online poker world as “bencb789,” secured his first-ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning the 2025 WSOP Online Main Event. The German pro triumphed over a field of 5,961 entries in the $5,000
Ike Haxton Wins First Triton Title After 34 Final Tables
The long-time Triton fixture won his first title at the $100K PLO Main Event Isaac “Ike” Haxton has finally broken through on the Triton Poker stage. After years of close calls and a reputation as one of the most consistent performers on the high-roller circuit, Haxton secured his first Triton title in Jeju, South Korea,
Christoph Vogelsang Wins Triton Poker Super High Roller for $4 Million
The German pro outlasted 227 other entries to earn his second Triton title Christoph Vogelsang added another major trophy to his résumé on Thursday night, capturing the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II Main Event for just under $4.1 million. The German pro, known for his calm and methodical approach, outlasted a star-studded