A renewed broadcast pact between ESPN and WSOP puts the Main Event back on a major stage as the summer schedule kicks off. Last year’s massive turnout and prize pool hint at an even more ambitious run ahead. Returning champions and rising figures shape the early buzz as the series heads back to the Strip. … Read more
News of David Sklansky’s passing comes at a time when people in the poker world are simply looking back on the role he played over the years. His involvement across different parts of the community left an influence that shaped how players picked things up and shared what they knew. Core ideas he introduced still … Read more
Local bartender Stefan Isensee navigated a massive field and short-stack pressure to secure an unlikely RunGood Main Event payday. NFL Hall of Famer Richard Seymour claimed a major tournament victory against a strong field to add another milestone to his record. SAN DIEGO — Two poker tournaments wrapped up this past week with winners that … Read more
A $1 million POY prize pool and a stacked high-roller calendar give the summer extra stakes beyond the Main Event itself. Players can enter at various price points, with online satellites offering a cheaper path in for those who cannot make the trip to Las Vegas. The Main Event final table gets set July 13, … Read more
Castro claimed the WPT Season 23 Player of the Year after collecting 1,850 points and over $411,000, with his Prime Lodge Championship win leading the way. The former SMU soccer standout now stands alongside winners like Negreanu as the tour’s next season kicks off with entry options through various events. LAS VEGAS – The World … Read more
Stephen Chidwick revealed his actual profit from $76 million in career tournament winnings totals between $5-10 million after expenses and backer agreements. The British pro discussed tournament difficulty in the solver era and ranked major poker tours based on operations and competition level. The Reddit AMA exposed significant gaps between published earnings and real profits … Read more
On January 12th, Turning Stone Resort Casino is hosting a poker tournament with the Syracuse Crunch. Players from the Syracuse Crunch will participate in the tournament and anyone who eliminates them will get their jersey. SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Turning Stone Resort Casino in Syracuse is hosting the Syracuse Crunch Knockout Poker Tournament January 12th in … Read more
Matthias Eibinger and Michael Watson made history as the first WSOP players ever allowed to openly split prize money before competing for a bracelet. The deal only applies to high-stakes Triton events, creating different rules for elite players versus everyday tournament players just months after two players were banned for an unauthorized agreement. Eibinger won … Read more
WPT is gifting its users a total of $5 million in giveaways. Users can earn these giveaways by making different tiered deposits. LAS VEGAS – Gift giving season is in full swing at the World Poker Tour as they’re gifting a total of $5 million to their users who make different deposits into their accounts. … Read more
The WPT Prime Championship guarantees $5 million in total prizes. The final table for the WPT World Championship is on December 21. LAS VEGAS – It will be a busy December at the Wynn Casino in Las Vegas as the World Poker Tour is headed there way with two tournaments taking place this month. It … Read more