Poker

Jeremy Ausmus capped off a stellar year in poker, claiming the 2024 PokerGO Tour (PGT) Player of the Year title. His consistent performances throughout the year, particularly during the World Series of Poker (WSOP), solidified his status as one of the most accomplished players on the circuit. While Daniel Negreanu trailed as his closest competitor,…

The latest 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event has wrapped up, and while Uzbekistan's "PokerKron" claimed the title for the second time, the real story lies with Brazil's "mr.salgado." Despite finishing as the runner-up, "mr.salgado" walked away with a prize nearly double the champion's winnings, thanks to a historic bounty haul. Mystery Bounties Spark Record Interest…

The highly anticipated World Series of Poker International Circuit (WSOPC) returns to Morocco's Casino de Marrakech from January 10-19, promising 12 ring-awarding events over ten thrilling days. Among them, the €1,350 buy-in Main Event is set to draw a massive crowd of poker enthusiasts. Here's what you need to know about the series and what’s…

The first Irish Poker Tour event of 2025 concluded with a bang as the Galway Poker Festival crowned its champions, delivering record-breaking results. Held at The Galmont Hotel from January 1-6, the festival smashed every guarantee, attracting over 3,000 entrants across its tournaments, including the €700 Main Event, which alone pulled in 694 players. The headline…

Timothée Chalamet, known for his transformative acting and captivating roles, added another surprising talent to his repertoire at this year's Golden Globes. The 29-year-old actor, who was nominated for his role as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, revealed during the event that he’s “pretty good at poker.” While he lost the award to Adrien…

Online poker enthusiasts across the US and Canada are gearing up for an adrenaline-packed start to 2025. The PokerStars North America Winter Series, boasting a staggering $4.5 million in prize money, is set to kick off next week, promising an exhilarating two-week showdown for players in Ontario, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A Winter Wonderland of…

Yunkyu Song has been crowned the World Poker Tour (WPT) Season 22 Player of the Year. This prestigious achievement cements his place among poker’s elite after an intense year of high-stakes action and strategy. A New Champion Emerges The Player of the Year (POY) race is often tight, and this season was no exception. For Yunkyu…

The poker world is abuzz with concerns over cheating scandals involving hidden cameras, a hot topic highlighted by security expert Willy Allison, founder of the World Game Protection Conference. Following a high-profile incident in Paris last summer, where two men allegedly used concealed technology to cheat casinos, the issue has sparked widespread debate and changes…

Popular poker vlogger Mariano Grandoli has left his audience astounded after revealing his 2024 poker results in a recent YouTube video. Despite scaling back his hours at the table compared to previous years, Grandoli still managed to rake in substantial profits. However, his earnings for the year highlight a shift in focus from poker to…

The Irish Poker Tour (IPT) has revealed its first six stops for 2025, thrilling poker enthusiasts with a mix of returning favourites and an exciting new destination. This announcement comes as the €300,000-guaranteed Galway Main Event kicks off, setting the stage for another high-stakes year. The IPT’s collaboration with Paddy Power Poker ensures plenty of opportunities…