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As the final week of the illustrious 4th annual World Series of Poker Online (WSOP-O) on GGPoker drew to a close, poker enthusiasts were on the edge of their seats. The global poker community witnessed 6 players being crowned with the iconic World Series of Poker bracelets. Meanwhile, in Ontario’s exclusive segment of the WSOP, […]
Back in August of 2020, GGPoker set the record for biggest prize pool in an online poker tournament with a staggering $27,559,500 prize pool. This achievement well surpassed the previous record, set a few months earlier by PokerStars in their 14th Anniversary Sunday Millions, which had an $18.6 Million prize pool. The record, which pundits […]
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 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. […]
The World Series of Poker 2023, which ran for nearly two months, has recently concluded with Daniel Weinman winning the Main Event title. This year’s event set a number of new records. The event primarily unfolded on physical poker tables. However, 20 online bracelet events were also open to players in Nevada and New Jersey. […]
In an unexpectedly brief final day of the $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Daniel Weinman from Georgia secured the prestigious title of world poker champion. This triumphant endeavor significantly boosted his wealth, adding a hefty $12,100,000 to his coffers. The 35-year-old’s triumph at the Main Event, […]
Even today, new pro poker players are constantly emerging. Every year, big tournaments like the WSOP attract thousands of entrants, each hungry for fame, fortune, and a chance to win one of the coveted World Series of Poker gold bracelets. Today, we’ll cover one modern-day poker pro that everyone should get to know: Michael “The […]
Poker is a game unlike any other in the world. It has captivated audiences around the world for centuries with its intricacies and strategies. Poker has become globally renowned and has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity due to its strategic aspects, social appeal, and easy accessibility. The immense complexity of the game, along with […]
