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Sofia’s first memory was of riding a small pink tricycle up a garden path outside their modest two-bedroom family home. She was guided along the cobbled stones, not by the hand of her mother or father, but of Georgi, her older brother. She loved his energy, his heart, his sense of fun – it kept […]
The competitive world of high-stakes poker is filled with exciting personalities. Many players are entertainers, getting the crowd on their side and keeping the game fun to watch. Some pros are instantly recognizable, whether through elaborate getups like Chris Ferguson’s cowboy attire or for their behavior at the table like Phil Hellmuth’s reputation as the […]
GGPoker Announce Biggest Online Poker Tournament Series Of All Time – $200M-Guaranteed GGPoker World Festival Hundreds of tournaments across four buy-in tiers to run from May 1 through June 6, with free $5 tickets offered to new sign-ups GGPoker today announces the inaugural edition of its GGPoker World Festival, which will offer players the biggest-ever […]
Poker has been a popular game for over a hundred years. Its enduring appeal can be largely attributed to its incredible competitive scene, drawing large audiences worldwide and captivating even casual fans. With televised events, huge cash prizes, and talented players battling it out at the table, the world of professional poker is a non-stop […]
The tournament was not offering the kind of money that would change the lives of any of the four high stakes players who had arrived in Barcelona to play at Antonio Molina’s apartment. That didn’t matter to any of them, however. Each of them was hunting for a crucial piece of information that would allow […]
The World Series of Poker began in 1970. What started as a private gathering of seven poker legends has blossomed into poker’s most prestigious tournament series. High-stakes competition attracts many players, each hungry for fame and fortune. Their matches are broadcast, inspiring a new generation to take the mantle. This cycle has been going on […]
Poker’s many variants are the reason for the game’s incredibly broad appeal. Even if you don’t like one form of poker like Texas Hold’em, there are countless other to try. The additional variety also means veterans feeling burnt out can simply try poker in a different form to rekindle their passion. If you haven’t left […]
Competitive poker may only be around 50 years old, but it’s had more than a few memorable moments and stories. It also had numerous outstanding players, as the best of the best become part of poker history. One such notable poker player is Dan Smith. Player Overview Dan Smith is an American professional poker player, […]
They woke mid-afternoon, having earned the kind of sleep only lovers do. “Sammy, why do we meet like this?” Sofia asked as she sat at the gilt-edged make-up desk, blinking slowly into the mirror as she reapplied mascara. “In Barcelona or in bed? I think we both know the reason we end up in bed […]
Two weeks ago, I mentioned that I was heading to Vegas for a much needed vacation – my last vacation was January 2019 – away from any and all responsibilities and words. Do not misunderstand, as a father and husband, my family means the world to me and I would do anything for them but […]
Professional poker is relatively young, having started in 1970 with the creation of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Despite this, it has its fair share of fantastic moments and legendary players. There are many timeless legends like Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, and Johnny Moss. As poker continues to flourish, more new pros are born. […]
It may be young compared to the rest of the game, but professional tournament poker has its fair share of memorable stories. Moments like Doyle Brunson’s miracle tournament winning hand and Jack Straus’ insane comeback define competitive poker in high-stakes battles amongst legends. The best poker players are immortalized, their names living on in the […]
