The time has been zipping by when it comes to the 2021 World Series of Poker. The third weekend of action is in full swing, and some trends are beginning to be established. One of those is that poker professional Anthony Zinno is fairly good at this game, winning his second bracelet of 2021 (and… Read more »
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2021 WSOP: Ari Engel Denies Phil Hellmuth’s Bracelet Bid, Jason Koon Takes Heads Up Crown
The 2021 World Series of Poker is primed for its second weekend of action, but not without awarding a couple of bracelets on Thursday. In one event, poker pro Ari Engel was able to prevent Phil Hellmuth from earning his record 16th bracelet in Omaha Hi/Lo, while Jason Koon captured the crown in the $25,000… Read more »
Matt “Bodeyster’ Bode Blitzes to Victory in Super Turbo at 2020 Online WSOP
Blitzing through a field highly reminiscent of 2019, Matt ‘Bodeyster’ Bode grabbed his first WSOP bracelet in winning the $500 No Limit Hold’em Super Turbo event in slightly more than six hours last night. Finishing off the fourth event of the WSOP.com leg of the 2020 online WSOP, Bode was able to pick up just… Read more »
Two Entirely Different Lists For Poker’s (Paused) Player of the Year Races
With the tournament poker world on a hiatus (and for good reasons – stay safe, everyone!), the two major Player of the Year races are on hold. For how long is not known, but one thing that is known is that there were two entirely different lists that were being compiled. It points out the… Read more »
2019 WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble Day 1A: Smallish Opening to Bounty Tournament, Ashraf Chehata Early Leader
The World Poker Tour has moved to the sunny climes of Jacksonville, FL, and the bestbet Jacksonville card room for their WPT bestbet Bounty Scramble. Now the only bounty tournament on the WPT schedule – the Bay 101 Shooting Star used to be the other until it was dropped from the WPT schedule in 2017… Read more »
Trio of Top Pros Shed Label, Earn WSOP Bracelets
Everyone knows that Phil Hellmuth has the record for the most World Series of Poker bracelets won (15), but when it comes to the best of those that have never won a piece of the coveted jewelry, it is a lively debate. On Saturday, three men who were arguably atop the list for the dubious… Read more »
Bryn Kenney, Sean Winter Take Lead at Quarter Mark in POY Races
The first quarter of the tournament poker season is in the books and, if there is one thing that can be shown, it is that the High Roller tournaments are meaning more than any other event. Bryn Kenney, a High Roller regular, is atop the standings in one Player of the Year race and recent… Read more »
2018 WPT Rolling Thunder Day 1B – Dean Freedlander Takes Over Lead, Final Numbers Yet to Be Determined
The 2018 World Poker Tour Rolling Thunder at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in California completed the second of its two-Day Ones on Saturday. By the time the dust had settled, there was a new overall leader in Dean Freedlander. With late registration still ongoing, however, the players were still unsure of what they were… Read more »
2018 WPT L. A. Poker Classic Day 1 – John Misirian Snatches Day 1 Chip Lead in Final Hand Knockout
Day 1 is in the books for the 2018 version of the World Poker Tour’s L. A. Poker Classic and it is shaping up to be a special event. One of only three tournaments that has been contested on the WPT since its inception, the players have come out with their $10,000 buy-in (which has… Read more »
Mike Del Vecchio Leads 2018 Aussie Millions Main Event, Former Champions Lurking
After four grueling days (there were two Day Ones) of action, the final 38 players have been determined in the 2018 Aussie Millions Main Event at the Crown Casino in Melbourne. Veteran poker pro Mike Del Vecchio is at the helm of the ship following today’s play, but former champions Ari Engel and Ami Barer… Read more »