The poker pro has donated much of her historic winnings to stop factory farming Liv Boeree, a poker pro and science communicator, recently revealed that she is donating $560,000 of her winnings from the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise event to support efforts against factory farming. The donation follows Boeree’s historic performance in December,
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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,
WSOP Circuit Champ Craig Bergeron Arrested, Charged With Murder
Authorities are still investigating what led to the altercation between Bergeron and another man Craig Bergeron, a well-known poker professional from Michigan, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree murder. Authorities allege that Bergeron, 35, fatally shot 37-year-old Tommy “Mike” Ireland with a rifle on Monday evening in Detroit. The shooting reportedly
Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet
Poker Players: Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet Johannes Straver from the Netherlands claimed his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $10,000 GGMillion$ No-Limit Hold’em championship at the 2024 WSOP Paradise. After a very intense duel, the European managed to take home an important victory for his career. Straver
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
WSOP Super Main Event Ends With Surprising Finish
A 24-year-old topped the field and took home $6 million The WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event wrapped up with a surprising and memorable finish, as 24-year-old Yinan Zhou from China claimed the top prize of $6 million. Zhou outlasted a competitive field to secure the title in what has been hailed as the largest
Justin Bonomo Gets In Trouble With The WSOP In The $25,000 Super Main Event
The high-stakes player was controversially called out for his garb during the game Justin Bonomo, one of the most successful poker players in history, faced controversy during the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Deep into the tournament, WSOP officials threatened to disqualify him for wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Middle Eastern scarf that has
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
Former UFC Welterweight Champ Covington Clobbered At WSOP Table
The loss came soon after the fighter faced defeat in the octagon Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington faced a tough week, taking losses both in the octagon and at the poker table. Covington, known for his fiery personality and strong performances, suffered a third-round stoppage in his fight against Joaquin Buckley at UFC
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
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
WSOP Rules on the Use of Electronic Devices in Poker Tournaments
The poker tournament organizer is banning the use of aids following recent controversies The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has introduced new rules regarding electronic devices during its upcoming Paradise series in the Bahamas, set to begin on December 6. These changes are designed to address concerns about potential unfair advantages and ensure a fair