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
Phil Hellmuth wants to cut the number of WSOP bracelets to 100 a year, saying too many are being handed out and it’s hurting their value. The poker community is divided, with some supporting smaller cuts and others warning that it would remove popular events and change the WSOP experience. LAS VEGAS — Phil Hellmuth … Read more
Ontario’s Court of Appeal ruled that the province can legally let poker players compete against international opponents, potentially ending three years of isolation at provincial tables. The decision could revive Ontario’s struggling poker market, which currently makes up just 2% of the province’s online gaming revenue as players seek bigger games elsewhere. TORONTO — Ontario’s … Read more