Coming off the success of their inaugural event earlier this year, the PokerGO Tour figured it was time to run a successful series again. The PokerGO Tour Mixed Games II series of non-Texas Hold’em tournaments started on Thursday with its first event, the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. battle. After a throng of players flooded the PokerGO Studios… Read more »
John Monnette
Today at the WSOP: Another New Member for the “Five-Timers” Club in John Monnette, Jans Arends Biggest High Roller of All
As of today, at the 2023 World Series of Poker, 35 tournaments are in the books. Surprisingly, that is only slightly more than a third of the events that are on the roster for poker players from around the world. As the third Thursday of the series kicks off today, two men are celebrating their… Read more »
Today at the WSOP: Chad Eveslage Champion of Dealer’s Choice, $25K Heads-Up in “Sweet Sixteen”
The first weekend of the 2023 World Series of Poker is upon us, and the folks at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas aren’t letting the players rest at all. In the two major tournaments, a longtime “High Roller” pro picked up his second piece of jewelry, while 64 men have battled down to the… Read more »
Jason Mercier Captures PGT Mixed Game Series Championship Event, Dan Zack Overall Champion
The inaugural PokerGO Tour Mixed Game Series is in the books and, by all appearances, it was a successful run for the eight-tournament festival (other than not being streamed on PokerGO, that is). In the finale on Saturday (there was a final tournament on Sunday, won by Cary Katz), Jason Mercier captured the 10-Game Championship… Read more »
2022 WPT World Championship Smashes Records, Guarantee As it Enters Day Two Action
There’s something to be said for saving the best for last. The World Poker Tour has brought the end of their 2022 tournament season to the Wynn Las Vegas and simultaneously brought back a classic event (it was last officially held in 2017). The 2022 WPT World Championship has been revived and, whether it was… Read more »
Today at the WSOP: MILLIONAIRE MAKER Enters Day Two Play, Champion to Be Determined in Deuce to Seven Lowball Draw Championship
It has been another hectic weekend around Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas as the 2022 World Series of Poker rolls along. For this third Sunday of action in Sin City, the MILLIONAIRE MAKER will come together for the first time, while the “High Roller” denizens will work towards a champion in Deuce to Seven Lowball.… Read more »
2021 WSOP: Veterans Farzad Bonyadi, Brian Rast Take Latest Bracelets
If there is one thing that has been a constant at the 2021 World Series of Poker, it has been the predominance of veteran poker professionals who have been able to capture bracelets. The top of that list would start with Phil Hellmuth winning his 16th bracelet, but other players such as Anthony Zinno, Chance… Read more »
2021 WSOP: John Monnette Ends Dry Spell, Wins Limit Hold’em Championship
The World Series of Poker has stories that capture the public’s attention, no matter what their proclivity. In particular, everyone likes a story of a player who has had some difficulties for a bit but then earns their way back to the spotlight. While it might not have been quite as big, the return of… Read more »
2021 WSOP: Lower Numbers for Casino Employees Event, $25K H.O.R.S.E.
807 days. It has been 807 days since the last live cards were dealt to Hossein Ensan and Dario Sammartino to close out the 2019 World Series of Poker Championship Event. Yes, the “hybrid Main Event” took place last year (less said about that, the better), but for the first time in over two years,… Read more »