The series begins in less than a month and the new guarantee is a step up from last year PokerStars is set to enhance the experience for female poker players with a special $30,000 guaranteed prize pool at the upcoming North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas. The Women’s Event, scheduled for November 5, features
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Latest Global Poker Index Rankings Don’t Show Much Movement
Jesse Lonis keeps the top spot for the 20th consecutive week The latest Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings show little movement as the poker industry heads into the final stretch of 2024. Jesse Lonis continues to dominate, holding the top spot for an impressive 20th consecutive week. His success includes a strong performance at EPT
WSOPE Proves Lucky for Two Italian Poker Players
Both players scored a pair of victories each during the series Two Italian poker players have enjoyed a lucky streak at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) this week, both securing their second career bracelets. Taking place in Rozvadov, the event has been fascinating, even as the online bracelet events grab some attention. Ermanno
Mixed Game Festival IX Coming to Resorts World Las Vegas Next Month
The series runs concurrently with the North American Poker Tour The Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival is returning for its ninth edition at Resorts World Las Vegas next month, running from November 3-7. The festival takes place alongside the North American Poker Tour (NAPT) Las Vegas, making it an exciting time for poker enthusiasts looking
NLHE Colossus at the WSOP Europe Attracts Huge Field
Almost 2,800 entries had King’s Resort filled to the brim The NLHE Colossus event at the World Series of Poker Europe attracted a massive field, with 2,799 players competing for a shot at a WSOP bracelet. Czech player Michal Schuh emerged victorious, securing €171,350 (US$190,000) and achieving a lifelong dream of winning the coveted gold
PokerGO Tour To Highlight Pot-Limit Omaha in October
The fourth PokerGO PLO series runs October 14-22 The PokerGO Tour (PGT) is set to spotlight Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) this October, with a series of events at the PokerGO Studio inside ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Following the success of previous PGT PLO Series events, this October marks the fourth PLO-focused series, running
Red Rock Casino To Host Charity Series of Poker Event This Weekend
The event will raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Red Rock Casino in Las Vegas is set to host a Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) event tomorrow, supporting the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event, called Viva St. Jude, will combine charity, fashion, and poker for an evening aimed
Several Poker Pros Turn Out for Russell Westbrook’s Poker Charity Event
Jason Koon and others dropped in to help support the NBA star’s charity On September 13, the WPT Foundation teamed up with Russell Westbrook’s Why Not? Foundation for the NBA star’s 4th Annual Poker Night at Wynn Las Vegas. This event aimed to raise funds to support the Why Not? Foundation, a nonprofit focused on
WPT World Championship Event Won’t Have a Guarantee This Year
Last year’s massive overlay has the WPT playing more cautiously this year The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship will see a notable change, as this year’s $10,400 buy-in event will not feature a guaranteed prize pool. This is a departure from last year’s event, which had a $40 million guarantee but ended with
Champions Club Texas Fall Poker Open Coming in October
The 13-day series includes a main event with a GTD $1 million pool The Texas poker scene is about to get more exciting with the upcoming Fall Poker Open at Champions Club in Houston. Scheduled to run from October 16 to October 28, this tournament series promises a thrilling line-up of events, headlined by a
2024 WSOP Online Tournament Series Kicks off in a Week
The next big poker series gets underway on September 29 The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online tournament series is set to kick off in just a week, offering 33 bracelet events to players across Nevada, New Jersey, and Michigan. The online festival, which runs from September 29 through November 12, gives poker enthusiasts
PokerGO Makes History With Youngest Poker Masters Winner
David Chen becomes the youngest winner on the PGO Tour David Chen made history at the 2024 Poker Masters, becoming the youngest winner ever on the PokerGO Tour. At just 21 years old, Chen emerged victorious in Event #5: $10K No-Limit Hold’em, clinching his first major title and a significant prize of $217,500. This marked