Short Stacks: James Obst Wins First WPT Title, Vivian Saliba Scores First WSOP Bracelet in Europe
A Brazilian waxes her opponents for her first World Series of Poker bracelet, an Australian win his first World Poker Tour title down under, and a mixed game festival in Las Vegas are some of the short stacks CardsChat picked…
Ari Engel Wins World Series of Poker Circuit Ring #18 to Extend His Record
The World Series of Poker Circuit all-time winner extended his record online this weekend in Pennsylvania. Ari Engel won his record-extending 18th Circuit ring in the $888 event on WSOP Online in the Keystone State. Going to need a bigger…
World Poker Tour Adds $5 Million Freeroll to December Championship Series
The schedule for the 2024 World Poker Tour World Championship has been released, and it has a new twist — a $5 million freeroll celebrating the launch of its newest online poker suite, ClubWPT Gold. Players who preregister for the…
Moritz Dietrich Wins $4 Million and a World Series of Poker Bracelet Online
Moritz Dietrich become the winner of the biggest prize in online poker history when he took down the $25 million guaranteed World Series of Poker Online International Main Event event this week, a $5,000 buy-in contest that attracted 6,146 entries….
Isaac Haxton Wins PokerGO Tour Poker Masters $15,100 Event for $352,800
Isaac Haxton is again streaking to the top of poker tournament standings at the PokerGO Tour Poker Masters now taking place in Las Vegas. But that’s not so usual for the $50 million man, who is spending a good portion…
Nominations Open for Women in Poker Hall of Fame
Since 2008, the Women in Poker Hall of Fame has dedicated itself to “celebrating the exceptional achievements and contributions of women in the poker world” by giving them a hall of honor. It’s that time of the year again, as…
Seth Davies Wins $3.2 Million in Super High Roller Bowl Event in Cyprus
High-stakes tournament regular Seth Davies secured the score of his lifetime by winning the PokerGO Tour’s Super High Roller Bowl IX’s $306,000 buy-in event in Cyprus this weekend for $3 million. He tripled his career-best with the victory. Seth Davies…
Poker Player Pleads Guilty to Bookmaking and Money Laundering using Resorts World Room — Casino Faces Millions in Fines
A self-described professional poker player plead guilty to federal charges of bookmaking and using a Las Vegas casino to launder millions of dollars. The Nevada Gambling Control Board accuses Resorts World Las Vegas of turning a blind eye to money…
Case Closed: Appellate Judge Sides with Texas Card House after City of Dallas Yanked Poker Room’s Permits
It appears that a multi-year battle between the city officials and a poker room operator is coming to an end after an appellate judge ordered Dallas to reinstate the room’s permits to operate. The Texas Card House again won its…
World Poker Tour Prime Continues Trend of Huge Fields in Taiwan
The World Poker Tour’s worldwide Prime Championship series’ good year continues with a record-breaking field in Taiwan. Jereld Sam is the WPT Prime Taiwan champion. He outlasted 1,666 entries to win TWD 8,065,000, which is about $250,000. The prize included…
2024 WCOOP Schedule: $80 Million Prizepool and Special Surprises for Women
The schedule for PokerStars’ 23rd World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) has been released, and this year, the $80 million series will put women front and center. Alongside winner’s trophies and a $100,000 leaderboard challenge, PokerStars four females will win…
Bounties, Burgers, and Bragging Rights at PokerStars Ambassador Meet-Up Game
What do you get when a poker veteran, online icon, and football fanatic convene under one roof? You get the latest PokerStars Ambassador Meet-Up Game. PokerStars Ambassadors came together for an evening of bounties, bragging rights, and a boatload of…