The journalist was well-known for his poker coverage on PokerNews and other sites The poker community has recently learned of the loss of Marty Derbyshire, a veteran of poker media, who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52. Derbyshire’s death was caused by Melioidosis, a rare bacterial infection also known as Whitmore’s disease. Originally
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‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Coming to Celebrity Poker Tour
The current Internet celeb will appear alongside Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee and others The Celebrity Poker Tour is set to host its fourth tournament, drawing attention not just for its lineup of sports stars and influencers but also for the inclusion of Haliey Welch, famously known as the “Hawk Tuah Girl.” This event will be
Poker Player Damien Leforbes Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering
The player got caught up in the Shohei Ohtani scandal Damien LeForbes, a professional poker player known for his appearance on the eighth season of High Stakes Poker in 2021, has pled guilty in federal court to charges of money laundering and operating an illegal sports betting ring in California and Nevada. The plea, which
Adrian Mateos Takes Down SHR Cyprus Mystery Bounty Event
The Spanish poker phenom continues to show off at the felt Adrian Mateos, the Spanish poker sensation, has added another impressive victory to his career by winning the Super High Roller (SHR) Series Cyprus Event #6: $25,750 No-Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty. This win significantly increased his standing in the 2024 Global Poker Index (GPI) Player
Finland’s Joni Jouhkimainen Ships SHR Pot-Limit Omaha Event
The latest win puts Jouhkimainen in third place on Finland’s all-time poker money list Finnish poker player Joni Jouhkimainen picked up another victory when he took down the 2024 Super High Roller Bowl Series held at the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino in Cyprus. Competing in the $51,150 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha event, Jouhkimainen outplayed
Andreas Kniep Picks up First WSOP Circuit Ring
The long-time player has come close to scoring a WSOPC ring several times but fell short Andreas Kniep, a familiar face on the poker circuit, has finally secured his first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring after several close calls. The German-born software engineer, now living in California, claimed victory in Event #5: $600
WSOPC Ring Winner Alexander Hill Loses Battle With Cancer
The Wisconsin player had become a regular fixture on the poker circuit The poker community is mourning the loss of Alexander Hill, a respected player from Wisconsin who passed away recently after battling cancer. Hill, who was well-known for his deep run in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Seniors Event two years ago, had
2024 WSOP Champ Roman Hrabec Continues Hot Streak
Hrabec now has Triton, WSOP and a Super High Roller Series title for the year Roman Hrabec, a 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) champion, continues to solidify his reputation as a formidable force in the high-stakes poker world. Fresh off his WSOP victory, where he secured his first bracelet and a prize of $100,228,
Women in Poker Hall of Fame Kathy Liebert Continues Showing off at the Felt
The long-time poker pro added another win by taking down the Wynn Signature Series Ladies Event Kathy Liebert, a Women in Poker Hall of Fame member, recently added another victory to her amazing career by winning the Wynn Signature Series Ladies Event in Las Vegas. The tournament, which occurred earlier this month, saw Liebert outplaying
Online Poker Player and WSOPC Winner Dan Sewnig Passes Away
The New Jersey player had a successful career at the felt Dan Sewnig, a well-respected online poker player from New Jersey, passed away earlier last week at the age of 33. Sewnig, known in the poker community by his online handles “mj23style” and “RedsoxNets5,” had a successful career with over a million dollars in online
Daniel Negreanu Makes One Poker Fan’s Dreams Come True
Dnegs is going to take on a novice player in a heads-up competition Daniel Negreanu is known for his willingness to engage with the poker community in unique ways. Recently, Negreanu accepted a challenge that has caught the attention of poker enthusiasts: a $10,000 heads-up match against a young poker streamer, Frank “Frankie” Cucchiara. This
Bryn Kenney Takes Down the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open High Roller
The victory added another $480,000 to the poker pro’s growing bankroll Bryn Kenney has once again proven why he’s at the top of poker’s all-time money list by winning the 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown High Roller event. Held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in South Florida, the $25,500 buy-in event