Tournaments

Jack Sinclair Avenges 2017 Defeat to Win 2018 WSOPE Main Event

British pro Jack Sinclair has overcome the disappointment of a near miss in 2017 to win his first bracelet and $1.2 million at the 2018 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). In clinching the WSOPE title November 2, Sinclair not...

Nikita Badziakouski Wins Again as Short Deck Poker Makes WSOPE Appearance

Short deck poker has made the headlines again as Belarusian Nikita Badziakouski took down big money event at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) this week. Continuing a run that’s seem him win five events in 2018 and take...

Highlights of Poker Play in 2018: Pros Go Crazy as Million-Dollar Chips Fly

Poker players continued to astound, amaze and amuse this year thanks to some mind-blowing feats that average grinders can only dream of. Kicking off 2018 in style was Jake Cody. After taking part in the $3,000 High Roller at...

WPT Announces International Schedule for 2019 Partypoker Live Collab

The World Poker Tour (WPT) has released more details about its recent tournament collaboration with Partypoker Live in a bid to enhance the two brand’s kudos on the global stage. As part of the WPT’s ongoing diversity drive,...

Americas Cardroom Invites You to Get High with $1.5 Million Tournament Series

Americas Cardroom has proved it’s willing to embrace the latest trends by announcing a marijuana-inspired poker series. Following the recent announcement that short deck poker (6+ Hold’em) was going live on its network (the...

Liquidity Sharing Inspires New PokerStars $11 Million ‘COOP Festival

PokerStars has launched its latest ‘COOP and this time the online tournament festival will bring together players from France, Spain and Portugal. Following the liquidity sharing pact that came into effect in July 2017,...

PokerStars Pros Negreanu and Boeree to Compete in Poker/Chess Mashup

PokerStars is making more inroads into the world of chess with the help of team pros Daniel Negreanu, Liv Boeree and a unique tournament. The event is set to place on October 14 and will see the poker pair join forces with chess...

WPT Targets Two Growth Markets with FansUnite Deal

The convergence between online poker and blockchain-based technology continued recently after the World Poker Tour (WPT) joined forces with FansUnite Entertainment Inc. Announced on October 9, the a multi-faceted-deal that will...

Indian Online Poker Startup Achieves Industry First with Series A Funding

The evolution of India’s online poker industry continues as fledgling site 9stacks becomes the first operator to raise money through a Series A funding model. Announced on October 1, the initiative will see 9Stacks receive 28...

Sami Kelopuro Closes Book on $69 Million Partypoker Powerfest

The latest Partypoker Powerfest Championship has wrapped up with Finnish high stakes pro Sami Kelopuro taking down the $5,200 main event. Following 15 days of online action that saw almost $70 million in prize money paid out, the...