Tag: poker legends
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 dazzling world of poker! A realm where the mind’s agility meets a charismatic persona, creating a concoction that’s nothing short of magnetic. But what fuels this magnetism, you ask? It’s the vibrant poker personalities that grace the tables with their wit, charm, and unparalleled skill. These individuals are not just players; they are […]
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 […]
Oh, what a world it is in the high-stakes, heart-pounding realm of professional poker! And who better to guide us through this exhilarating landscape than the one and only John Hennigan, affectionately known in the poker circles as “Johnny World”? Now, you might be wondering, “Who is this Johnny World, and what makes him the […]
Oh, what a tale we have to unfold today, dear readers! A young man, on the brink of stepping into a promising career in law, suddenly takes a detour, a gamble if you will, into the vibrant world of poker. Yes, we are talking about none other than the son of a poker legend, Todd […]
King Kulev Wins GGMillion$ as Rudolph is Beaten Late Bulgarian player Alex Kulev won the top prize of $363,836 as he grabbed the bragging rights at this week’s GGMillion$ final table. In a stunning climax, Alex Kulev got the better of Christian Rudolph in a huge pot with almost all of the chips on the […]
Picture this: A poker table in a cloudy room with glasses clinking, and in the midst of it all, a towering figure with a presence so commanding, it’s as if he’s grown roots right there at the table. That, my friends, was Jack “Treetop” Straus, a poker legend whose tales are as tall as his […]
David Oppenheim, a revered figure in the poker world, is known by several nicknames, each reflecting a different aspect of his persona and achievements. “Hall of Fame Dave” celebrates his induction into the Poker Hall of Fame, a testament to his enduring impact on the game. “Oppy,” a playful shortening of his surname, is affectionately […]
GGMillion$ Won by Thomas Santerne for $237,000 The first GGMillion$ final table of the New Year had fans watching online and winning too as Jeff Gross, along with special guest co-commentator Benjamin Rolle, kicked off 2024 in style on GGPoker. A $980,000 prize pool allowed for a whopping top prize of almost a quarter of […]
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 […]
