Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Jan 17, 2024 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

Poker’s Prime Time Moment: The game of poker rarely cracks the mainstream, but last week, it dealt itself a royal flush in the form of a Golden Globe nomination for Natasha Lyonne’s captivating new series, “Poker Face.” This detective drama, sprinkled with the intriguing world of bluffs andRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Jan 08, 2024 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

The curtain’s about to fall on the thrilling WSOP Online US series, and the stage is set for a grand finale. Today, January 8th, the last chips will fly, final tables will clash, and coveted WSOP gold bracelets will be awarded to the final victors. Tension crackles inRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Jan 05, 2024 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

After a year tinged with financial and emotional rollercoaster rides, Daniel Negreanu finally breathed a sigh of relief and triumphant fist pump last Tuesday. He conquered the $25,500 NLHE Turbo event at the PokerGO Cup, bagging a cool $488,000 and injecting much-needed momentum into his 2024 campaign. ThisRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Dec 24, 2023 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

On December 20th, 2023, at Wynn Las Vegas, Mikita Badziakouski, the Belarusian poker prodigy, clinched victory in the inaugural $1 million buy-in World Poker Tour Big One for One Drop, earning $7.1 million. His triumph not only etched his name in poker history but also contributed $1.2 millionRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Dec 18, 2023 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

Chico Poker Network, renowned for its US-friendly poker offerings, has unveiled a thrilling end-of-year celebration for poker enthusiasts – the Winter Knockout Series. With a guaranteed prize pool exceeding $741,500, this Poker Knockout (PKO) series promises an action-packed week of intense competition across 68 tournaments. Key Features ofRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Oct 13, 2023 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

Alexandre Le Vaillant Wins UDSO Marrakech Main Event Alexandre Le Vaillant, a 25-year-old professional poker player from France, won the 2023 UDSO Marrakech Main Event for MAD 625,000 (approximately €57,926). Le Vaillant defeated a field of 600 players to claim the title. His victory is the biggest ofRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Aug 01, 2023 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

Seasoned poker player and Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) specialist Richard Ashby claimed victory in the £1,100 buy-in PLO event at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Super Circuit in London. The triumph marks Ashby’s first live poker tournament win since September 2019 and adds another prestigious title toRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Jun 28, 2023 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

In a surprising turn of events, a man facing charges for a violent attack on his wife managed to secure a World Series of Poker (WSOP) online bracelet on WSOP.com in Michigan last week. Rudy Gavaldon, a 36-year-old resident of Traverse City, is currently awaiting trial in GrandRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Jun 08, 2023 Posted in Poker News, Poker Promotions | No Comments »

Prepare for an exhilarating upgrade to our renowned Bad Beat Jackpot, promising an enhanced and highly rewarding experience for poker enthusiasts around the globe. Get ready to be amazed by the Bad Beat Jackpot 2.0! In a groundbreaking move, we have introduced individual Jackpots by stake level forRead Full Article

Posted by Gerry Poltorak on Jun 08, 2023 Posted in Poker News | No Comments »

As the poker community eagerly anticipates the announcement of the next inductee into the prestigious Poker Hall of Fame (PHoF), fans now have the opportunity to make their voices heard. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has opened the nominations to the public, inviting enthusiasts to weigh inRead Full Article