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Final Table of World Series of Poker Main Event Begins Today

Two weeks ago, the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event champ Daniel Weinman took the microphone and sent the cards in the air to begin the $10,000 Main Event. Less than a week later, the all-time entry record was…

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Kristen Foxen’s Deep World Series of Poker Main Event Run Was No Accident

One of the bigger storylines that emerged as the World Series of Poker Main Event churned to its conclusion was whether or not a woman would break the 29-year streak and make the final table. With 18 players left, the…

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Patrik Antonius is the Newest Member of the Poker Hall of Fame

Congratulations are in order to Patrick Antonius and his family as he has been elected to the Poker Hall of Fame. He becomes the 63rd member of the Poker Hall of Fame, which includes legendary players like Doyle Brunson, Chip…

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High Stakes Poker Season 13: Will We See More $1 Million Pots?

High Stakes Poker is back. The iconic show that made high-stakes poker accessible to the masses returns on July 29 for more $500/$1,000 cash game action. High Stakes Poker returns for another season of big pots, dramatic hands, and cutting…

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Big Names Still in World Series of Poker Main Event Contention as Bubble Bursts

After four days, the players are finally in the money at World Series of Poker Main Event. The crowd goes wild a the money bubble burst at the 2024 WSOP Main Event. (Image: PokerGO) The remaining 1,529 players came into…

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New Record Set at World Series of Poker Main Event with 10,112 Players

The World Series of Poker Main Event entry record has been broken for the second consecutive year. The 10,112 entries squeaked past last year’s record by 71 players. Whoever takes home the WSOP Main Event bracelet will have defeated a…

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Shiina Okamoto Wins WSOP Ladies Championship One Year After Coming as Close as Possible

Talk about calling your shot: As the $1,000/$10,000 World Series of Poker Ladies Championship was just beginning, Shiina Okamoto made a post on social media in Japanese that read, in translation: “I want to retrieve the things I left behind…

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And They’re Off: The World Series of Poker Main Event Has Begun

The air crackled with electricity as Daniel Weinman took the mic and said “shuffle up and deal,” sending the 55th World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event sailing on its way yesterday. Weinman, the 2023 Main Event champ, was all…

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World Series of Poker Releases First Half of 2024/25 Circuit Schedule

The first half of the new World Series of Poker Circuit series schedule has been released, and while the exact dates have not been solidified for most events, it allows the Circuit grinders to start making travel plans for the…

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That’s Three For Scott Seiver: WSOP Player of the Year Frontrunner Takes Down Another Tournament

Ok, this is getting ridiculous Scott. Scott Seiver won his third bracelet os the 2024 WSOP. (Image: WSOP) Scott Seiver, who at 39, is still one year away from being eligible for the Poker Hall of Fame, won his third…

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Daniel Negreanu Ends 10 Year WSOP Drought by Winning $50,000 Players Championship

Daniel Negreanu broke his 10-year World Series of Poker bracelet drought by winning the 2024 Players Championship, the $50,000 10-game mix event that comes with a trophy named in honor of late poker legend Chip Reese. He joins a list…

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Changes Coming to Two Las Vegas Poker Rooms

Two distinct changes are coming to the poker rooms at Caesar Palace and The Venetian in Las Vegas. Venetian preparing big move The Venetian is putting the finishing touches on its brand new poker room which will open later this…

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