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Poker has an undeniably rich and storied history, having been played for centuries in one form or another. Its tremendous staying power is mainly due to its remarkable strategic depth; players must always remain vigilant if they hope to defeat the competition. With so much tactical complexity, it’s no wonder that poker has become firmly […]
Ravid Garbi Wins Latest Super MILLION$ Final Table for $323,000 This week’s stunning Super MILLION$ final table, hosted by the Voice of GGPoker, Jeff Gross and guest commentator, Antonio Esfandiari, saw decisive drama, an early exit for the only former winner, and a climactic finish that would make the WSOP Main Event proud. German player […]
Poker has a well-earned reputation as one of the most iconic and competitive card and casino games in history. Not only have millions of players enjoyed the challenge and thrill of playing poker, but its illustrious past is filled with legendary moments from iconic players who have risen to become champions among the game’s passionate […]
At high stakes, the first few rounds are always the most fun. Everyone is still involved and no one has had to rebuy. If anyone is drinking, they’re at that merry stage between overpolite awkwardness and pure boorishness. It was in the dining room of the Barcelona penthouse where Sam Houston was taking on five […]
Rodrigo Selouan Wins GGPoker Super MILLION$ for $323K The latest Super MILLION$ final table saw nine of the best poker players gather to battle for a top prize of $323,184 on Tuesday night. When the dust settled, the Brazilian player Rodrigo Selouan won the title. This was his first win since his maiden victory in […]
Poker has been a popular game for centuries, and its skill-based nature only adds to its appeal. The game’s competitive scene gained added traction in the 1970s with the creation of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which is now widely considered one of poker’s main attractions. Over the years, various moments, stories and players […]
Sam walked the short distance to the venue. It was a private room inside a building that was itself part of a gated community. The color and vibrant nature of Barcelona faded behind each façade as the number of buildings grew. By the time he arrived, Sam needed to look up in order to see […]
The game of poker has been around for centuries and it boasts a history full of remarkable players and stories. The core of competitive poker was established in the late 1970s with the creation of the World Series Of Poker (WSOP), the tournament that helped to revolutionize poker into the game it has become today. […]
Poker has outstanding strategic depth and has developed a fantastically competitive scene. Since the inaugural World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 1970, countless legendary moments and world-renowned players have left their mark on this iconic game. Over the past 50 years, it has evolved from a small local event into a global phenomenon. Innovative betting […]
Sam Houston left London in torrential rain. Less than three hours later, he had touched down in Barcelona, where it was 28 degrees in the shade. As he walked slowly down the stairs to exit the plane, Houston looked at the other travelers marching towards solid ground ahead of him. Most were still in clothes […]
Johnny Moss was born on May 14th, 1907 in the small town of Marshall, Texas. Johnny’s mother passed away suddenly from complications related to appendicitis when he was only eight years old and his father was seriously injured in a work-related accident just a few months after. Following these tragic events, Johnny began selling newspapers […]
Phil Ivey has won ten bracelets at the World Series of Poker bracelets between 2000 and 2014. He was also victorious at the 2008 World Poker Tour Main Event in Los Angeles, three major Aussie Millions Poker Championships in Melbourne, as well as numerous other high paying events. This American-born poker pro has earned more […]