YouTube personality Jack Dean, better known as "JaackMaate" to his 1.35 million subscribers, has taken his poker journey to a new level. The British content creator is competing in the 2025 PokerNews Online Championship (PNOC) at 888poker, streaming his experiences for fans worldwide. While he’s still learning the ropes, his enthusiasm for the game is…
A single card can change everything in poker, sometimes in the cruelest way imaginable. That’s exactly what happened at the PHP 150,000 (USD $2,600) High Roller event at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic, where a jaw-dropping bad beat sent a seasoned player home empty-handed—just one spot away from the money.
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The entertainment and poker communities are mourning the loss of actor Kevyn Major Howard, who passed away on February 14, 2025, at the age of 69. Best known for his role as “Rafterman” in Full Metal Jacket, Howard was also a dedicated advocate for autism-related causes, particularly through the Ante 4 Autism charity poker tournament.…
Ali Imsirovic, once one of the most feared high-stakes poker players, was thrown out of the Champions Club Winter Poker Open in Houston before he could even play a hand. The disgraced pro, who admitted to some cheating allegations last year, registered for the $1,500 Main Event on Saturday but was swiftly disqualified and banned…
For 17 years, the Earl Holt–John Seaman Charity Poker Tournament has been proving that poker isn't just about winning big pots—it can also be a powerful force for good. While scandalous stories often dominate the poker world, this long-running Montana event is a reminder that the game has a charitable side too.
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The poker world has seen its fair share of celebrities over the years, but nothing quite like what’s happening now. Blake Wynn, the 25-year-old CEO of the Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT), is bringing big names to the felt like never before. After a successful first season in 2024, CPT is back for Season 2, and…
If you thought you were seeing things at the PokerGO Cup, you weren’t alone. For the second straight day, Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek and Joey Weissman found themselves heads-up for a title. But this time, the outcome was different.
On Wednesday, Moncek claimed victory in Event #1: $5,100 No-Limit Hold'em. On Thursday, Weissman got his…
Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) has teamed up with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in a major effort to curb gambling-related issues among young and emerging adults. The initiative will specifically target college students across the state, aiming to provide them with educational tools and resources to foster responsible gambling habits.
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Daniel Negreanu wasn’t impressed. Neither were plenty of other poker pros. Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance had social media buzzing—just not in the way the NFL might have hoped.
While the Philadelphia Eagles trounced the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans, the game wasn’t the only thing people called a disaster. The halftime…
A high-stakes poker champion found himself at the center of a completely different kind of gamble—this time, on the basketball court. In an unexpected turn of events, the pro card player ditched his shirt, stepped up for a casual hoops contest, and walked away with a year’s supply of beer. The scene? A packed sports…