Two back-to-back wins catapult the player to the top of the charts Umut Ozturk has made poker history by becoming the first-ever two-time Player of the Year (POY) winner on the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT). Following his outstanding performance in 2024, Ozturk successfully defended the title he claimed in 2023, cementing his legacy within the
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Francis Anderson Ships Venetian New Year’s UltimateStack Event
The win came as the final hours of 2024 were counting down Francis Anderson capped off 2024 with a victory in the Venetian New Year’s Extravaganza UltimateStack event. The Wappinger Falls, New York native outlasted a competitive field of 515 entries in the $800 No-Limit Hold’em tournament, which featured a $250,000 guarantee. His triumph earned
2025 WSOP Circuit Series Ready To Get Underway
The tournament series starts in Oklahoma next week The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Series is kicking off 2025 with a packed January schedule that promises excitement for poker enthusiasts. After a short holiday break, the series resumes with stops in Oklahoma, California, Mississippi, and Florida, marking the continuation of the 2024/25 Circuit season,
Dnegs Campaigns For More Poker Tournament Changes
Daniel Negreanu is campaigning for a number of changes to poker events Daniel Negreanu, one of poker’s most prominent voices, is calling for changes to tournament rules following the conclusion of the 2024 WSOP Paradise festival. He recently took to social media and his YouTube channel to address various concerns, sparking widespread discussion within the
Liv Boeree Sets A New Poker Record
The British poker pro has scored the largest prize ever won by a female player Liv Boeree has etched her name into poker history with a record-breaking performance at the WSOP Super Main Event. The British player secured a fourth-place finish, earning $2.8 million. This is now considered the largest single cash ever achieved by
Dnegs Crashes At The WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event
Daniel Negreanu saw his stack quickly dwindle before finally succumbing to a bad run Daniel Negreanu faced a tough day at the 2024 WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event. Despite entering Day 3 with a strong stack of 5,795,000 chips, placing him 39th among 297 remaining players, Negreanu’s tournament came to a frustrating end. Early
Ohio’s Mid-States Poker Tour Winter Poker Classic Beats Guarantee
The final prize pool was over $650,000 against a $500,000 guarantee The $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Winter Poker Classic, hosted at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, Ohio, attracted 672 entries over three starting flights, surpassing its $500,000 guarantee to create a $650,340 prize pool. The top 72 players walked away with
Alex Foxen ships WSOP Paradise $100,000 buy-in Triton NLHE main event
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
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