Poker

Phil Hellmuth Does It Again with Bracelet #15

Phil Hellmuth has rewritten the history books again by winning his 15th World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet in the $5,000 No Limit turbo event. Just days after an expletive-laden outburst saw him vilified by members of the...

PokerStars’ MicroMillions to Boost Europe’s Liquidity Sharing Market

 The annual PokerStars MicroMillions series is set to return in July and this time around there will be some interesting options for players in Europe. Following 13 successful seasons, the 2018 MicroMillions will host the first...

Phil Hellmuth to Pay for Player’s WSOP Entry Following Four-Letter Tirade

Phil Hellmuth has caused uproar at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after a four-letter tirade crossed the line of etiquette during the $10,000 Main Event. The incident in question took place late on Day 2C and played out live on...

WSOP Main Event Field Swells to Near Record Proportions

The 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has enjoyed an impressive upswing this year as the final field surpassed 7,800 players for the first time since 2006. Following three starting flights inside the Rio All-Suite...

Could Chris Moneymaker Earn a Place in the 2018 WSOP Hall of Fame?

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Hall of Fame nominees for 2018 have been announced and this year the man who sparked the poker boom could be one of the inductees. Following an opening voting process in June, ten players and...

Phil Galfond and Bellande Come Out on Top During Latest WSOP Results

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) might be racing towards its conclusion but the list of big-name winners continues to grow.   Following another round of action inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Phil...

‘Players’ Dropped from Poker Alliance, Organization Will Keep Pushing for Regulatory Reforms

The Poker Alliance, version 2.0 of the organization formerly known as the Poker Players Alliance (PPA),  is recalibrating its focus to promote states’ right and consumer protection. Making the announcement on June 27, the...

Hope for US Online Poker as Rep. Barton Eyes Up Racing Integrity Bill

US online poker players have been given a beacon of hope courtesy of Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) and the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). According a June 22 report by...

PokerStars Celebrates Trio Series Success as Liquidity Sharing Proves Popular

Shared liquidity in Europe as helped PokerStars giveaway more than $7 million during its latest online tournament series. Following regulatory approval from the Portuguese authorities in May, PokerStars announced the launch of a...

2018 WSOP Round-Up: The Series Becomes a Family Affair

As it always does, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has produced some intriguing headlines, including the first ever mother-son bracelet combo and a big win for Michael Mizrachi. Success is in the Genes After introducing the...