Alleged collusion in the final heads-up battle caused severe backlash from poker players The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has delivered a decision that’s rattled the poker world. Following intense scrutiny over how the $1,500 Millionaire Maker tournament ended, the WSOP has opted to withhold the bracelet usually awarded to the event’s champion. While the
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Michael Mizrachi Adds 4th Poker Players Championship To List of Accomplishments
Mizrachi captured his seventh WSOP bracelet and $1.3 million with the victory Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi has cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant mixed-game players in poker history by winning the $50,000 Poker Players Championship (PPC) for a record-breaking fourth time. With this victory, Mizrachi also captured his seventh World Series of
WSOP Winner’s Drought Continues With $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better
Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav blocked Huck Seed from picking up his long-overdue second bracelet The World Series of Poker continued its surprising trend this summer as no US player has yet to win a bracelet in a non-mixed game open event. That streak held steady after Slovenia’s Blaz Zerjav claimed his second title of the series
Hellmuth Suffers Bad Beat in $50K WSOP Poker Players Championship
Hellmuth denied Dnegs another bracelet before suffering a defeat against a weak hand Phil Hellmuth’s run in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2025 World Series of Poker came to a dramatic and frustrating end on Day 3, thanks to a series of tough hands and an outburst that had everyone at the table
The WSOP Has a New Heads-up Controversy
Two heads-up finalists allegedly made a deal to ensure one would be the winner The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is facing scrutiny after controversy erupted during the final moments of the $1,500 Millionaire Maker event. Jesse Yaginuma claimed the title and a $1 million bonus courtesy of WPT Club Gold. But what should have
Anti-Discrimination Laws Can’t Keep Man From Playing in WSOP Ladies Event
A satellite tournament win led to an automatic seat at the WSOP Ladies Championship’ A man named Albert Ng has stirred debate in the poker world by qualifying for the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Ladies Championship in Las Vegas, a tournament traditionally seen as a space for women in the game. Ng won his
Jonathan Tamayo Flips His Way to WSOP Main Event Seat
The “All-In Flipament” has proven to be lucky for the Texas-based poker pro Jonathan Tamayo, the defending World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion, has locked up his seat in this year’s $10,000 tournament in unconventional fashion. Instead of buying in directly, Tamayo secured his spot through a $160 online satellite event known as
Collusion Surfaces at WSOP $50,000 PLO Event
Two players at the same table of the event are accused of working together Concerns over potential collusion have sparked controversy at the 2025 World Series of Poker, particularly during the $50,000 Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) high-roller event. The incident came to light when Dutch poker pro Dirk “VeniVidi1993” Gerrits publicly questioned the behavior of
Hall of Famer Brian Rast Wind 7th WSOP Bracelet
Rast took home $306,644 after a marathon heads-up battle against Andrew Yeh Brian Rast has added another highlight to an already legendary poker career. The Poker Hall of Famer clinched his seventh World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet by winning Event #50: $10,000 Razz Championship at the 2025 WSOP. The tournament featured a tough field
Joey Couden Earns Second WSOP Bracelet Through $500 Salute to Warriors Event
The tourney also raised over $155,000 for veterans’ charities, including the USO Joey Couden has claimed his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after winning the 2025 $500 Salute to Warriors event, outlasting a massive field of 3,937 entries. The Ohio native walked away with $187,937 for the win, but the tournament meant more
Ten Finalists for 2025 Poker Hall of Fame Announced
Most poker fans will recognize all the names on this year’s list The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has revealed the ten finalists for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame, setting the stage for one individual to be honored with one of poker’s most prestigious accolades. The existing Hall will make the final selection of
Jason Daly Denies Hellmuth on His Way To Second WSOP Bracelet
The title breaks a WSOP bracelet dry spell that has lingered since 2022 Jason Daly claimed his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after a dominant run in Event #47: $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better / Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better. The tournament drew a tough field to Horseshoe and