Poker

Rocker Steve Albini Hits the High Notes with WSOP Win

Guitarist Steve Albini has struck a chord at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after winning the $1,500 Seven Card Stud event. Despite being better known for his music career during which he’s played in bands and produced albums...

Doyle Brunson Waves Goodbye (Sort of) in Final WSOP Outing

Doyle Brunson has finally thrown in his cards at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after finishing sixth in the $10,000 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Championship. The iconic poker player was one of the founding members of the WSOP, but...

2018 WSOPE Schedule Set with $15 Million in Guaranteed Prize Money

The 2018 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) schedule has been set and this year there will be 10 bracelets up for grabs and at least €13 million ($15 million) in prize money. Buoyed by the first WSOPE heled in the Czech...

Sick Heater Continues as Justin Bonomo Bags WSOP Bracelet

Justin Bonomo has clinched another World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $10,000 Heads-Up Championship to take his total number of 2018 tournament wins to nine. In what can only be described as a sick heater, the American...

David Baazov Avoids Insider Trading Charges After Judge Tosses Case

Former Amaya CEO David Baazov will avoid charges of insider trading linked to the $4.9 billion sale of PokerStars thanks to a major error by the Autorite des marches financiers (AMF). Following a May 21 call for a stay of...

Accusations of Sexual Harassment Mar WSOP

Certain vendors at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have come under fire for what some players believe to be aggressive and lewd selling tactics. Allegations of insults and sexual harassment from sellers inside the Rio were first...

WSOP Online Bracelet Event Becomes the Biggest in History

The 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has broken its first record of the summer thanks to its $365 online bracelet event. Kicking off on June 3, the online event was the first time players in New Jersey and Delaware could play...

Online Poker in Spain Buoyed by Shared Liquidity Innovations

Online poker in Spain enjoyed a major upswing during the first three months of 2018 thanks to the first stages of its long-awaited liquidity sharing pact with France, Italy and Portugal. Outlining the industry’s first quarter...

Scotty Nguyen Goes Potty with CBD Deal

Poker pro Scotty Nguyen has launched his own disposable vape pen after partnering with cannabis and CBD producer, Infused MFG. Announced on May 28, the deal will see Nguyen become the face of the brand’s Canna Hemp™...

WSOP Will Go Live to Millions on Twitch with New Summer Schedule

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) will be streamed for free to the masses this summer thanks to a collaboration between Poker Central and Twitch. Following the May 22 announcement that Poker Central’s PokerGo will be streaming...