DraftKings continues to move deeper into the iGaming space DraftKings is strengthening its presence in the poker industry through a new partnership with the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT). This collaboration will officially begin on February 6 with CPT Game Night V, bringing together high-profile personalities and poker enthusiasts for an exciting event. The move comes
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Virginia’s Hard Rock Bristol to Inaugurate New Poker Room
The casino’s new poker room will offer 14 tables and limited daily tournaments The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol in Virginia is set to expand its gaming options with the grand opening of a new 14-table poker room on February 7. Positioned near the Tennessee border, the casino has been growing as a major
$2,200 Mid-Atlantic Poker Open Main Event Draws to a Close
Frankie Zeta picks up $145,706 and his first six-figure cash The $2,200 Mid-Atlantic Poker Open (MAPO) Main Event at Maryland Live! Casino and Hotel wrapped up with Frankie Zeta claiming the title, the trophy, and a career-best payout of $145,706. The tournament attracted 367 entries, creating a prize pool of $718,586. After a competitive final
The Poker Trading Card Market Could Be Heating Up
A rare Doyle Brunson autographed card could help spawn interest in poker card trading The poker trading card market is starting to generate interest among collectors, especially after a rare Doyle Brunson autographed card recently sold at auction for $1,603. The one-of-one 2010 Razor Favorite Hand Auto, signed by the late poker legend, attracted 41
Mid-States Poker Tour Tournaments Have Awarded $200M to Date
The MSPT is on a roll as it continues to gain momentum across the US The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) has officially surpassed $200 million in awarded prize money, reaching this milestone just weeks into 2025. Since its launch in 2009, the MSPT has become one of the leading mid-stakes poker tours in the US,
APT Manila Classic To Be the First APT 2025 Season Next Month
The popular tournament series will begin in just over a week The Asian Poker Tour (APT) is kicking off its 2025 season with the APT Manila Classic at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria from February 7 to 16. This year’s festival will feature 100 tournaments across different formats, with a total prize pool guarantee of
WPT Shuts Down Media Department as organization searches for identity
The move comes shortly after major changes at WPT Global The World Poker Tour (WPT) has taken another drastic step in its restructuring efforts by shutting down its entire media department. The decision resulted in multiple layoffs, including key personnel who managed WPT’s digital presence, content creation, and media relations. The move follows a series
Mid-Atlantic Poker Open $2,200 Main Event Kicks off January 31
The series is now underway, with players starting to warm up for the main event The Mid-Atlantic Poker Open at Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland is gearing up for its highlight event, the $2,200 Main Event, set to begin on Friday, January 31. This highly anticipated tournament features a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000, drawing
Global Poker’s Grizzly Games Get Underway Today
The poker tournament series runs through February 16 Global Poker’s Grizzly Games return this January, kicking off a series of poker tournaments with massive guaranteed prizes. Running from January 27 to February 16, the series promises GC 987,000,000 and SC 2,238,000 in total guarantees, making it one of the highlights of the poker calendar. This
WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Pompano Beach Includes $2.8 Million GTD
The poker series will kick off on January 30 and run through February 10 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is set to return to Harrah’s Pompano Beach, bringing with it an impressive $2.8 million in guaranteed prize pools. Starting January 30 and running through February 10, the series will feature 18 WSOPC gold
First Game of This Year’s PokerGO Tour Has Found a Winner
Andrew Lichtenberger took down the first event, setting the stage for more spectacular finishes Andrew Lichtenberger kicked off the 2025 PokerGO Tour in style, claiming victory in the tour’s opening event at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The $5,100 buy-in tournament attracted 84 entries, with Lichtenberger securing the title and a prize
The List Of Global Poker Award Finalists Has Been Published
The Global Poker Index has presented the nominees for the awards ceremony next month The Global Poker Index has announced its list of nominees for the upcoming Global Poker Awards, scheduled to take place on February 22 at PokerGO Studios. Caitlin Comeskey leads this year’s contenders with four nominations, marking her as one of the