The former owner of King’s Resort is still in critical condition Leon Tsoukernik, the well-known casino entrepreneur and former owner of King’s Resort, has emerged from a coma after a suspected propofol overdose that left him in critical condition. The 51-year-old businessman spent nearly two days in a life-threatening state at Prague’s Na Homolce Hospital
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WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Tunica To Offer $1.1 Million In Guarantees
The tournament series begins on January 23 and runs through February 3 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Horseshoe Tunica this January, bringing an exciting lineup of events and over $1.1 million in guaranteed prize pools. The series will run from January 23 to February 3, featuring 18 gold ring events
Leon Tsoukernik, The WSOP Europe’s Most Notable Face, Hospitalized Following Supposed Overdose
The former King’s Casino owner is reportedly in very grave condition Leon Tsoukernik, a well-known poker figure and former King’s Casino owner, is reportedly in critical condition after being found unresponsive at his home in the Czech Republic. Emergency services responded to the scene, suspecting a possible overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative typically used
The WSOP Circuit Has A New Women’s Record Holder
Pamela Belote now has the most WSOP Circuit rings among all female players Pamela Belote has solidified her place in World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) history by setting a new record for the most WSOPC rings won by a female player. Her victory in the Ladies Event on Sunday brought her total to eight
WSOPC Marrakech To Include 12 Ring-awarding Events
The next WSOP circuit series gets underway on January 10 The World Series of Poker International Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to the Casino de Marrakech at the luxurious Es Saadi Marrakech Resort in Morocco. From January 10 to January 19, this ten-day poker festival will feature 12 WSOPC ring-awarding events, including the highly anticipated Main
Liv Boeree Admits To ‘Giving $560,000 Away To Pigs’ Following WSOP Win
The poker pro has donated much of her historic winnings to stop factory farming Liv Boeree, a poker pro and science communicator, recently revealed that she is donating $560,000 of her winnings from the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise event to support efforts against factory farming. The donation follows Boeree’s historic performance in December,
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,
WSOP Circuit Champ Craig Bergeron Arrested, Charged With Murder
Authorities are still investigating what led to the altercation between Bergeron and another man Craig Bergeron, a well-known poker professional from Michigan, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including first-degree murder. Authorities allege that Bergeron, 35, fatally shot 37-year-old Tommy “Mike” Ireland with a rifle on Monday evening in Detroit. The shooting reportedly
Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet
Poker Players: Johannes Straver Blasts Past Hellmuth To Earn First WSOP Bracelet Johannes Straver from the Netherlands claimed his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $10,000 GGMillion$ No-Limit Hold’em championship at the 2024 WSOP Paradise. After a very intense duel, the European managed to take home an important victory for his career. Straver
Liv Boeree Sets A New Poker Record
The British poker pro has scored the largest prize ever won by a female player Liv Boeree has etched her name into poker history with a record-breaking performance at the WSOP Super Main Event. The British player secured a fourth-place finish, earning $2.8 million. This is now considered the largest single cash ever achieved by
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
Justin Bonomo Gets In Trouble With The WSOP In The $25,000 Super Main Event
The high-stakes player was controversially called out for his garb during the game Justin Bonomo, one of the most successful poker players in history, faced controversy during the $25,000 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event. Deep into the tournament, WSOP officials threatened to disqualify him for wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Middle Eastern scarf that has