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Aug 15, 2024 3 min read Following the successful return of the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) in Las Vegas last year, PokerStars announced in May that the NAPT will return to Resorts World, Las Vegas, this November for another ten-day poker extravaganza. Continuing the excitement from previous events, the platform is once again seeking

Aug 15, 2024 4 min read Leeds, the city renowned for its rich industrial heritage, world-class universities, and vibrant cultural scene, is about to add another chapter to its storied history. Known as the birthplace of bands like The Who and Kaiser Chiefs, and home to football pride Leeds United, this vibrant city is now

Aug 14, 2024 2 min read Former longtime PokerNews content creator Pamela Maldonado’s life has gone “full circle” after signing a contract to cover college football for ESPN, the largest sports media outlet in the world. The sports betting analyst accepted a position with the worldwide leader in sports after having worked in the past

Aug 14, 2024 2 min read We already knew that Bryce Hall can play poker at more than a competent level, but he wasn’t the only one who put on a solid performance during Monday’s Celebrity Poker Tour Game Night III, which aired on PokerGO. That said, the social media personality came out victorious, winning

Aug 14, 2024 4 min read While poker players from around the world were gather in Las Vegas for the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Season 2 of The Mole premiered on Netflix. The popular reality show sees contestants compete in challenges to bank money while seeking to determine who among them is a

Aug 14, 2024 11 min read Money has an obvious fascination for poker players. We are always curious as to who won the most money, who lost the most, who the richest poker players are, and which poker players have the highest net worth. “Poker may be a branch of psychological warfare, an art form

Aug 14, 2024 3 min read In Episode 3 of 888poker’s thrilling docuseries, the team takes a well-deserved break after all five members successfully bagged chips on Day 1 of the World Series of Poker Main Event. But their day off is anything but ordinary. Join the 888poker pros as they dive into a whirlwind

Aug 13, 2024 6 min read The 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) kicked off at the end of July and wrapped up on Tuesday night with the conclusion of its traditional “Big Four” finale. That included the $5,300 buy-in, $3 million GTD SHRPO Championship, the $25,500 High Roller, $1,100 Deep Stack NLH, and

Aug 13, 2024 Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the 15th episode, Connor speaks with statistician Nate Silver about his new book On

Aug 13, 2024 5 min read Will Shillibier is the Managing Editor of PokerNews and has worked in the industry for a decade, working at some of the world’s biggest poker festivals including the World Series of Poker, European Poker Tour and World Poker Tour. The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely

Aug 13, 2024 3 min read Another edition of 888poker’s flagship online poker tournament has crowned its champion, with “Luiz1958” coming out on top in the latest Mystery Bounty Main Event on the platform. The Brazilian put on a final table clinic as they stormed their way to the title. The victor banked a final

Aug 13, 2024 2 min read Ben Gazzola emerged victorious in the $2,200 Main Event at the Maryland State Poker Championship, taking home a first-place prize of $110,578. From Hagerstown, MD, Gazzola outlasted PokerStars Ambassador Parker Talbot in heads-up. Talbot, known in the poker world as “tonkaaaa,” secured a runner-up prize of $73,719. Gazzola’s victory

Aug 13, 2024 3 min read It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 15 years since the World Poker Tour first visited Cyprus, but the WPT returns later this month to the Mediterranean island for a $1,000,000 GTD WPT Prime event as part of its Season XXII schedule. This brand-new festival will run from Aug.

Aug 13, 2024 4 min read Hustler Casino Live co-owner Nick Vertucci, during Monday’s livestream, said NBA star Jimmy Butler is “not welcome back” on his poker cash game show due to “rude” behavior the last and only time he appeared. “Jimmy Buckets,” a 14-year NBA veteran and future Hall of Famer, competed on Hustler

Aug 12, 2024 3 min read The 20-event World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) stop at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina has reached its conclusion. Donovan Dean, for the second time since 2022, wrapped the series by taking down the $1,700 buy-in Main Event, a $1.5 million guaranteed tournament, for $326,206 and a shiny gold

Aug 12, 2024 4 min read Season 13 of High Stakes Poker continued Monday night on PokerGO with Episode 3, which featured some new faces to the lineup including businessman Brandon Steven and 38-year-old Andrew Pacheco out of Chicago. They were joined by High Stakes Poker regulars like Andrew Robl and Jennifer Tilly, as well

Aug 12, 2024 2 min read It’s fast becoming one of poker’s must-have items, and now there’s an extra reason to try and get your hands on a coveted NAPT Gold Pass. A $10,300 NAPT Gold Pass sees players win entry to the NAPT Las Vegas Main Event, seven nights’ accommodation for them and a

Aug 12, 2024 3 min read Do you need a summer getaway? How about throwing some poker into the mix as well? If that sounds like your cup of tea, you should seriously consider attending the Coolbet Open 7th Edition this month. From August 26 to September 1, the Chesterfield Poker Club in Tallinn, Estonia,

Aug 12, 2024 5 min read The PokerStars UKIPT London £1,100 Main Event has been nothing less than a roaring success, packing out the Hippodrome Casino from floor to ceiling across four days of action. Out of 725 entries, 13 hopefuls returned for the final day to compete for the lion’s share of the £696,000

Aug 12, 2024 3 min read Are you ready for a summer treat like no other? 888poker is heating things up with their Summer Sale Week, running from August 12-19. This limited-time promotion offers players the chance to enter some of 888poker’s most popular tournaments for half the usual buy-in—without any reduction in the guaranteed