Nick Schulman has become the first PokerGO champ of the year Nick Schulman has kicked off 2025 in great style by claiming victory in the first PokerGO Tour event of the year. Schulman, a seasoned poker professional, triumphed in the $10,100 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament, the opening event of the PGT Last Chance series. His
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Pennsylvania Could Join MSIGA Ahead Of This Year’s WSOP
The state’s gaming regulator has confirmed that the launch is imminent Pennsylvania is making strides toward joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), potentially opening its doors to cross-border online poker play in early 2025. This development could allow Pennsylvania poker players to compete in larger player pools and enjoy enhanced gaming opportunities alongside participants
2025 WSOP Circuit Series Ready To Get Underway
The tournament series starts in Oklahoma next week The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit Series is kicking off 2025 with a packed January schedule that promises excitement for poker enthusiasts. After a short holiday break, the series resumes with stops in Oklahoma, California, Mississippi, and Florida, marking the continuation of the 2024/25 Circuit season,
Amazon Prime Now Streaming Mike Matusow Documentary
The documentary received high praise from The Poker Brat and others A Mike Matusow documentary is now available for streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime, offering a deep dive into the life of one of poker’s most colorful figures. After a limited screening in Las Vegas earlier this year, viewers can now rent the two-hour film,
Florida’s Palm Beach Kennel Club To Get New Poker Room
Palm Beach County Commissioners have signed off on a request for the new poker fixture The Palm Beach Kennel Club, a historic venue in Florida known for its greyhound racing and poker room, is preparing for a major transformation. First opened in 1932, the facility is closing its original doors, but its operations will continue
World Poker Tour World Championship Comes To A Close
One of the biggest tournaments of the year ended with a $23-million prize pool The 2024 World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship wrapped up at the Wynn Las Vegas, with Scott Stewart claiming the title and a career-defining payday of $2,563,900. The event attracted a large number of professionals looking to make their mark in
WSOP Super Main Event Ends With Surprising Finish
A 24-year-old topped the field and took home $6 million The WSOP Paradise $25,000 Super Main Event wrapped up with a surprising and memorable finish, as 24-year-old Yinan Zhou from China claimed the top prize of $6 million. Zhou outlasted a competitive field to secure the title in what has been hailed as the largest
WPT Christmas MUG At Wynn Las Vegas Attracts One Of Poker’s GOATs
Phil Ivey stops in to play a few hands and make some memories Phil Ivey, regarded as one of the greatest poker players in history, made a rare and memorable appearance at a World Poker Tour (WPT) Christmas Meet-Up Game (MUG) held Tuesday at Wynn Las Vegas. Fans of the game had the unique opportunity
Ohio’s Mid-States Poker Tour Winter Poker Classic Beats Guarantee
The final prize pool was over $650,000 against a $500,000 guarantee The $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Winter Poker Classic, hosted at the Hollywood Casino in Columbus, Ohio, attracted 672 entries over three starting flights, surpassing its $500,000 guarantee to create a $650,340 prize pool. The top 72 players walked away with
WPT World Championship Includes Top Prize Of Over $3.1 Million
A massive turnout has helped push the total prize pool higher than expected The WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas is set to award a massive top prize of over $3.1 million, marking one of the most significant payouts in poker this year. With a buy-in of $10,400, the prestigious tournament drew a total
WPT Prime Championship See Over 9,600 Entries
Zak VanKeuren emerged as the champ, pocketing the $1.1M top prize The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas concluded with Zak VanKeuren claiming the title and a $1,162,350 payday. The $1,100 buy-in event drew 9,670 entries, creating a competitive field and a dynamic final table. Nine players returned on the last
European Poker Tour cancels Paris stop amid French political turmoil
The lack of a new federal budget forces the closure of gambling halls across Paris PokerStars has announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris 2025, originally scheduled for February. This decision, made in collaboration with Club Barrière, the iconic casino on the Champs-Élysées, comes as a result of unforeseen regulatory