Try to hit it big The highly-anticipated 2021 DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship took place this weekend and it did not go well. In fact, “took place” is being generous. Technical issues caused significant problems, tilting the playing field, and eventually resulted in the competition having to end early. After problems marred the 2019 edition… Read more »
Just one starting flight remains at the 2021 World Series of Poker Main Event, but Day 2 isn’t waiting. While Day 1F takes place on Tuesday, so do three Day 2s. And while some may think it would just be Days 1A-1C, it is not. The first Day 2s to play out are Days 1A,… Read more »
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the 2021 World Series of Poker, particularly regarding attendance for the $10,000 Main Event. With travel restrictions in place for those wanting to come to the United States, various COVID-19 safety protocols in place, and the fact that we are still in a global pandemic, it was… Read more »
Time is growing short if you are planning to go to the 2021 World Series of Poker Championship Event, at least as a player. The third of six Day Ones is in the books, drawing in a smaller crowd than on Friday but still bringing a respectable field. How respectable? The chip leader from Day… Read more »
Friday night at the 2021 World Series of Poker saw the second Day One of action in the $10,000 Championship Event, but more eyes might have been on “The Mothership.” The main arena in the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino’s Amazon Room was playing down the final table of the $50,000 Poker Players’ Championship, and… Read more »
It does seem like it just started last week, but the 2021 World Series of Poker is coming into its final events, in particular the $10,000 Championship Event. Day 1A is in the books for that event, graced by the presence of a couple of the wizened veterans of the game. While Friday will bring… Read more »
Diversification plans The landscape of the Las Vegas Strip will continue to change, as MGM Resorts International has said it is looking to sell The Mirage. During the company’s quarterly conference call on Wednesday, CEO Bill Hornbuckle said that the company feels it has enough exposure on The Strip. “As such, we are currently in… Read more »
We have all been there. That 24-hour marathon study session in college, the all-night bachelor party, the sleepover when we were kids where we refused to actually sleep (though most of us probably gave up at about 11:00pm). But 124 hours straight with no sleep? That’s beyond most people’s physical capabilities. But not only did… Read more »
I don’t know about you, but I feel like the World Series of Poker just started. But now we are at the point where the end is in sight and the $10,000 Main Event is about to begin. The most highly-anticipated live poker tournament of the year gets underway Thursday and will run through November… Read more »
Phil Hellmuth is having a tremendous 2021 World Series of Poker. With a record 16th gold bracelet and multiple final tables, he is having a WSOP that few can match. But despite this, he went on record Monday with his dissatisfaction of the WSOP Player of the Year rankings and specifically the formula that goes… Read more »
Over $10 million in guarantees To celebrate its 20th anniversary, PokerStars has announced a special tournament series, The Big 20 Rewind. Running November 14 through December 4, the Big 20 Rewind features – you guessed it – 20 tournaments. Each event represents an “iconic moment” in the online poker room’s history. PokerStars is guaranteeing $5.5… Read more »
