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Kristen Foxen’s Historic Poker Achievement Kristen Foxen has set a new benchmark in the poker world by becoming the first woman to clinch four World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelets. This monumental achievement was secured when she triumphed over 492 participants in the 2023 WSOP Online $888 buy-in No Limit Hold’em ‘Crazy 8’s’ event, […]
Howard Lederer: A Complex Character in the Poker World Well, now pardner, let me tell you a tale about a fella named Howard Lederer. In the wild and unpredictable world of poker, Lederer made quite a name for himself. But like a deck of cards with a few hidden aces up its sleeve, his story […]
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 […]
It’s important to acknowledge that online poker stands as one of the most impartial games in the world. It continually captivates players, generation after generation, owing to its exceptional gameplay with a deck of cards. Any attempt to undermine the integrity of this game is universally frowned upon by poker enthusiasts. As many players are […]
The Playground Poker Club, located near Montreal, and recognized as Canada’s largest cash-game poker room, has set a new global record for the most substantial bad-beat jackpot ever awarded. On a recent Wednesday, the players at a $1/$2 No Limit Hold’em table partook in a game that resulted in a CAD $2,590,185 ($1,937,645 USD) jackpot. […]
In an unprecedented turn of events, the 2023 World Series of Poker’s $10,000 Championship Main Event attracted a historical turnout of 10,043 individual players. This remarkable figure signifies a true surge in the number of players, not merely entries, and has sparked discussions about the potential renaissance of the poker boom. Interestingly, even traditionally smaller […]
The Poker Hall of Fame is a prestigious institution that honors the most accomplished and influential figures in poker. As the nomination period for 2023 commences, poker enthusiasts eagerly await the unveiling of the next inductee. This year, the World Series of Poker has opened the nomination form to the public, inviting passionate players and […]
Brian ‘True Geordie’ Davis Joins Forces with GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Online Poker Room Play with him every Thursday from June 8 through August 31 GGPoker, the unrivaled leader in the online poker industry, is thrilled to announce its exciting partnership with Brian ‘True Geordie’ Davis, one of the United Kingdom’s most influential podcasters and […]
In the heart of the high-stakes poker world, one name stands tall – Daniel Negreanu. His enigmatic presence and unwavering dedication to the game have held the poker community captive for decades. Yet, what remains truly extraordinary about this legend of the felt is his undying spirit of resilience. Negreanu is no stranger to the […]
Like a grand carnival tucked away in a land of bright lights and high stakes, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is an event of grandeur, allure, and formidable challenge. It is an ocean of opportunities where the world’s best poker players, and those aspiring to join those ranks, meet at the crossroads of skill, […]
GGPoker Expects Millions Of Entrants For New microFestival Tournament Series Running June 4 through June 25, event buy-ins start from just $1 GGPoker today launches its newest online poker tournament series, the $10M-guaranteed microFestival. The series will kick off on June 4th and feature hundreds of events, with tournament buy-ins starting from $1 – the […]
I was introduced to the world of poker a few years after the man with the perfect name and perfect story became the 2003 WSOP Main Event champion. Having never deposited any money of my own, I started the journey with a free bankroll offered by an affiliate site that I found randomly while browsing […]
