Poker players of all levels will have ample opportunities to compete for a seat at the tables Wynn Las Vegas has revealed an exciting slate of satellite tournaments for players aiming to secure a seat at the prestigious WPT World Championship or a coveted Golden Passport for the ClubWPT $5M Invitational Freeroll. These opportunities come
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New Live! Pittsburgh Poker Room Now Open
The casino is celebrating its fourth anniversary with a new poker room and a high-limit room Live! Casino Pittsburgh has revealed exciting new features as part of its $7.5 million renovation, marking its four-year anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The upgrades, which were completed over four months, include a poker room, a high-limit table games
Moneymaker Poker Tour Coming to Orange City, Florida
The poker series will run at the Orange City Racing and Card Club December 4-16 The Moneymaker Poker Tour is set to make its first stop at the Orange City Racing and Card Club in Orange City, Florida, from December 4 to December 16. This marks a new venue for the tour, which has previously
JACK Cleveland Casino Poker Dealer Busted for Swiping Chips
The dealer was fired almost immediately after being caught A former poker dealer at JACK Cleveland Casino in Ohio is facing charges for allegedly stealing poker chips during his shifts. He seems to have taken advantage of the trust as a worker at the gaming site, but his luck has run out. Jason Saliba, 51,
Upcoming SiGMA Poker Tour To Include Stops in Brazil, Malta
The debut of the new poker tournament series will take place early next year The SiGMA Poker Tour is set to make its debut in 2025, with scheduled stops in Brazil and Malta. Announced by Operations Manager Ivonne Montealgre, the tour aims to bring together players from all skill levels for high-stakes tournaments while advancing
Upcoming Celebrity Poker Tour Championship Attracts Big Names
Maria Ho, Adrian Peterson and gaming personality Ninja are confirmed for the event The Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) is gearing up for its highly anticipated 2024 Championship, set to take place on November 20 at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Boasting a $100,000 prize pool, this event will be live-streamed on YouTube starting at 6:00
Poker Now Officially a ‘Mind Sport’
The International Mind Sports Association has added poker to its roster Poker has achieved a major milestone with its official recognition as a Mind Sport by the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA). This decision places poker in the same category as chess and eSports, emphasizing its status as a discipline rooted in intellectual skill, strategy,
Arrest Made in Murder of Canadian Online Poker Pro
A teenager is allegedly behind the murder, although the motive is still unclear Toronto police have arrested a suspect in the killing of Canadian online poker player Matthew Bergart, who was shot during a home invasion in April. The 30-year-old was at a friend’s home in Toronto’s Etobicoke district when the incident occurred. Authorities described
Poker Players Upset as WSOP Makes Changes to Online Buy-Ins
WSOP Online is lowering the buy-in on cash games, which some argue impacts the competition Poker players are voicing concerns over a recent change by the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in its online cash games. The WSOP has reduced the minimum buy-in from the standard 40 big blinds to 20, impacting No-Limit Hold ’em
2025 EPT Schedule Lists Three Stops To Get the Action Going
Spain, France and Monte Carlo are among the first locations for next year’s series The European Poker Tour (EPT) has revealed the first stops for its 2025 schedule, returning to familiar destinations that have become iconic within the poker community. Players can anticipate action in Paris, Monte Carlo, and Barcelona, with additional stops yet to
Women in Poker Hall of Fame Has Two New Inductees
Kristen Foxen and Jeanne David are the 2024 WPHoF inductees The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) has announced its newest inductees for the Class of 2024, welcoming professional player Kristen Foxen and industry advocate Jeanne David. Both women, known for their significant contributions to the poker community, will be honored at an induction
World Poker Federation Taps Leonardo Cavarge as New CEO
The Brazilian poker champion and financial expert will help the poker organization expand Leonardo Cavarge has been appointed as the new CEO of the World Poker Federation (WPF), marking a significant step for the organization. The WPF, an entity that unites various companies in the poker industry, aims to promote the sport’s integrity and expand