An irate player turned over three tables, presumably after losing during the event A dramatic scene unfolded at Harrah’s Cherokee during the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event, where a player caused chaos by flipping over multiple tables in the middle of the tournament. The incident occurred on Day 2 of the $1,700
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Justin Zaki Ships PokerGO Cup $25,000 Finale
The Florida poker pro scored several big wins during the series Justin Zaki closed out the 2025 PokerGO Cup in dominant fashion, winning the $25,000 buy-in finale and taking home $417,000. The Florida-based pro, who now boasts over $6.5 million in career earnings, secured his fifth recorded tournament victory by defeating Joey Weissman in a
PokerGO Cup Win Puts Kristen Foxen Atop the Women’s All-Time Money List
One of poker’s greatest players has now won over $11 million in live events Kristen Foxen has cemented her place in poker history by becoming the highest-earning female tournament player of all time. Her latest victory at the PokerGO Cup added $348,300 to her career earnings, pushing her total to $11,077,811. This milestone places her
Phil Hellmuth Refuses To Participate in This Year’s WSOP Main Event
The WSOP bracelet leader could take a break for the first time since 1988 Phil Hellmuth has announced that he will not participate in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, ending a streak that began in 1988. The 1989 Main Event champion cited the tournament’s demanding schedule as his primary reason for
Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Forced To Abandon Texas Tournament
Imsirovic’s antics continue to follow him as he tries to get back to the tables Ali Imsirovic, once a dominant force in high-stakes poker, found himself removed from a major tournament in Texas over the weekend. The Bosnian-American player, who previously admitted to online cheating, attempted to compete in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker
Full Metal Jacket Actor, Poker Player Kevyn Major Howard Passes Away
The actor and charity poker organizer passed away on Valentine’s Day The actor best known for his role as “Rafterman” in Full Metal Jacket, Kevyn Major Howard, has passed away at the age of 69. He died on February 14 in Las Vegas after battling a respiratory illness for several weeks. His death was confirmed
“Miami” John Cernuto Passes Away Days After Hospice Care Announced
Cernuto had been a regular fixture in the poker ecosystem for decades The poker community is mourning the loss of “Miami” John Cernuto, who passed away on Monday in Las Vegas at the age of 81. His death came shortly after entering hospice care due to colon cancer. Known for his longevity and skill in
British Poker Series Director Shaun Johnston Accused of Scam
Professional poker player Charlie Carrel believes Johnston has run off with his money British Poker Series (BPS) director Shaun Johnston is facing serious accusations after professional poker player Charlie Carrel publicly claimed that Johnston owes him $60,000. Carrel took to social media to expose the situation, stating that the debt stems from an unregulated online
Art Peacock Ships First WSOPC Ring on His Birthday
Grinding finally paid off as the 66-year-old captured his second-largest cash to date Art Peacock celebrated his 66th birthday in grand fashion, securing his first World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) gold ring at Harrah’s Pompano Beach. The victory came in the stop’s $1,700 buy-in main event, where Peacock outlasted a competitive field of 914
Poker Player and Lawyer Tom Goldstein Arrested for Being a Flight Risk
Goldstein reportedly lied about cryptocurrency wallets he still has in his possession High-stakes poker player and attorney Tom Goldstein has been taken back into custody in Maryland after a judge ruled that he posed a serious flight risk. Goldstein, who was previously out on bail following his indictment on tax-related charges, allegedly failed to disclose
John Cernuto, the Owner of Most Poker Tournament Cashes Record, Is in Hospice
The 81-year-old has three WSOP bracelets, two WSOP Circuit rings, and 85 tournament victories John Cernuto, a highly respected figure in the poker world and the record holder for the most live tournament cashes, is currently in hospice care at his home in Las Vegas. Jeanne David, a Women in Poker Hall of Famer and
Mallory Klaus Takes Down Trailblazer Poker Tour Event $1M GTD Event
1,943 entries helped drive the prize pool to over $1.3 million Mallory Klaus emerged victorious in the Trailblazer Poker Tour’s $1,000,000 guaranteed event at Texas Card House in Dallas, overcoming a tough final table to claim the title and $211,745 in prize money. The $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em tournament attracted 1,943 entries, pushing the total