Tag: poker championships
The Story of the 1971 WSOP Main Event In 1971, the best poker players in the world again gathered in Las Vegas to play in the second-ever World Series of Poker. Sin City hosted its first-ever WSOP Main Event, a freezeout tournament that would produce a world champion. In 1970, a player vote had handed […]
The Story of the 1970 WSOP Main Event The first-ever World Series of Poker’s ‘Main Event’ was very different from all those that have followed in the years since. Over half a century ago, the atmosphere was far from the sprawling mass of poker tables, over 100 bracelet events and other festival frolics that each […]
Oh, the creative pulse of Grand Rapids, Michigan! This city, known for its thriving arts scene, is also where one of poker’s most distinguished players, Tom McEvoy, first saw the light of day in November, 1944. Tom was predestined to etch his name in poker’s hall of fame. But what exactly cemented Tom McEvoy’s status […]
In the world of poker, where legends are made at the turn of a card, Bill Boyd’s story stands as a testament to skill, innovation, and the indomitable spirit of a true pioneer. His journey from the humble beginnings in McNeil, Arkansas, to the glitzy poker rooms of Las Vegas is a tale of grit, […]
In the world of professional poker, few names resonate with the vibrancy and controversy of Mike Matusow, known universally as “The Mouth.” His moniker, a testament to his unfiltered expressiveness at the poker table, is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to understanding this multifaceted individual. Born on April 30, 1968, in […]
Oh, the vibrant world of poker, where legends are born and tales are spun around green felt tables under the glint of dimmed lights. In this world, one name resonates with a melody of success, resilience, and sheer talent – Layne Flack. The man, the myth, the legend, who graced the poker tables with an […]
Recent events have stirred the competitive landscape of the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) rings. While the WSOP bracelet chase may have been dominated by one specific person (Phil Hellmuth), the race for the WSOP-C Rings is heating up, especially with the rise of Ari Engel. Engel’s Impressive Victory Streak Ari Engel recently clinched […]
The 49th day of the 2023 World Series of Poker culminated with Daniel Weinman emerging victorious in the record-breaking Main Event. The fast-paced final day saw a quick exit from Walton, leaving Jones and Weinman for a dramatic heads-up showdown. The decisive moment came when Weinman’s hand defeated Jones, leading to Weinman’s coronation as the […]
Steven Jones Leads in the 2023 WSOP Main Event with Just Three Players Left We are closer to discovering who the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion will be, as only three players remain vying for the top spot in Event #76: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship. Day 9 of the […]
The thrilling atmosphere in the last week of the 2023 World Series of Poker, hosted at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, is far from dissipating. Day 45 had the excitement at a peak with eight simultaneous events, with the WSOP Main Event of 2023 marking a historic milestone. 2023 Main Event Nears Climax; Juan Maceiras […]
Lonnie Hallett Emerges Victorious in the $1,000 Seniors Championship Day 28 saw the conclusion of Event #48: $1,000 Seniors Championship, crowning Lonnie Hallett as the champion. Hallett walked away with a handsome top prize of $765,731 and the coveted tournament bracelet. All eyes were on the experienced seven-time bracelet winner Billy Baxter, who impressively navigated […]
Jerry Wong Seizes Maiden WSOP Bracelet in $10K Razz Championship At the end of Event #33: $10,000 Razz Championship, which took an extra day of play to complete, the victor was none other than Jerry Wong, who pocketed a $298,682 first-place prize along with his inaugural WSOP gold bracelet. Wong, an eighth-place finisher in the […]
