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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.
'Mouth' vs. Negreanu as the Two Poker Icons Take on 'Living in a Free Country'
Plus there is a silver lining with two-thirds of bettors already bombing out of a $6 million Vegas NFL Contest After Week 2, and the fallout and feuds continue over at Twitch following gambling ban.
World Poker Tour Host 2022 Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open at Seminole Hard Rock
This year’s series features 44 primary events, kicking off with a $400 Deep Stack NLH (Re-Entry) with a $1 Million Guarantee and headlined by a $3,500 WPT Rock ‘N’ Roll Championship boasting a $2 Million Guaranteed prize pool.
SBC Conference Kicks Off Tuesday as Gaming Professionals Descend Upon Barcelona
Plus Granath v Wright Day 6 closing arguments in slander determination case begin.
Massive Cashout for Americas Cardroom Poker Pro Ebony Kenney: One of Largest for a Female Player Ever
Kenney won $1.7 Million in the Coin Rivet Invitational Poker Tournament and becomes one of the winningest women in poker.
Matusow Feline Friend Dead at 20 and CA Tribes Would Have Sports Betting if They Didn't Hate Card Clubs So Much
Poker legend Mike “The Mouth” Matusow is mourning the passing of his beloved pet cat, named Flash.
The OSS CUB3D ENCORE $20 Million GTD to Take Place Sept.04th-26th
Included is a $1 Million Main Event on Sunday, September 18th ($630 buy-in) and September 25th ($2,650 buy-in). There are also three big multi-flight tourneys.
Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"
"Dink" was one of five sports bettors that featured prominently in the documentary film. Not all were stand up characters like "Dink" however.
Ex-NBA Exec and Gambling Expert Wants to Take on Real Madrid and Barcelona With Newly Purchased Football Club
Plus another online gambling operator fined for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings.
Americas Cardroom Celebrates 21 Great Years With 21 Going to Uruguay Resort
Players will not only win a $5,000 dream poker vacation, but they will also be invited to a VIP Party with the ACR Pros as part of the 21st Anniversary Celebration!
Giuliano Bendinelli Takes Down Biggest EPT Main Event Ever
The victory moves Bendinelli's win total in live career tournaments to $2,488,313.
Illegal Poker Den Took in Up to $2,000 a Night
Named in the warrant was one David B. Stern, 31, of Thomaston. He was known by the name "The Club Hou$e" and would regularly promote the games through the Facebook group, CT Valley Poker Players.
Mike Matusow Wants to do a Podcast Where He Smokes Pot and Takes Phone Calls
He's also doing a Q&A on Reddit called "Ask Me Anything".....and as one would expect, it's turning into a bit of a trainwreck.
Poker Legend Molly Bloom to Host €10,000 'Molly's Game' at SBC Summit Barcelona
The real life author and organiser of high-stakes celebrity poker games that inspired the film "Molly's Game" will be delivering a keynote speech and host an exclusive €10,000 invitational poker tournament.
Natural8 Poker Ambassador kitty kuo Wants New Boyfriend: "Only Need to See 5 Times a Year" and "No Franch"
At the conclusion of this year's World Series of Poker we learned that Asia's largest online poker room, Natural8, ambassador Kitty Kuo was publicly seeking a new boyfriend....but her busy schedule might not allow for it. Not to mention she's a little picky.
The Mouth Speaks Out About Mar-A-Lago Raid: "Better Have Goods or Trump Will Win in Massive Landslide in 2024"
Plus poker player Dan Shak charged with ‘spoofing’ precious metals markets
The Mouth Takes on Poker Pro, Economist Andrew Barber: "I Don’t Think You’re an ***hole, I Just Think You’re Brainwashed"
Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, one of poker's most successful players, has been ranting over the past 48 hours about everything from anti-Trumpism, President Joe Biden running for re-election in 2024, the WSOP failure to punish player who are tardy to tournament events and puberty blockers?
Welcome Back: Gabe Kaplan Reveals Poker Broadcast Featuring Doyle Brunson, Others
"Welcome Back Kotter" actor and top celebrity poker pro Gabe Kaplan provided a gem via his Twitter page this week. It's a sports broadcast where he interviews the "three greatest poker players" at the time Doyle Brunson, Stu Unger and Chip Reese.
Kaplan tweeted out:
Fox Bet Sportsbook Closing: It's Now Official (Statement Released)
Phased closure to begin July 31 and continue through August 31.
To Tip or Not to Tip the World Series of Poker Dealer
The question of the day: "You win the WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000 and have 56% of yourself. How much do you tip? 2.025% of the prize-pool was withheld for staff ($1,754,257) outside of the rake ($4,093,267)?"
CardPlayer Publisher Barry Shulman Rushed to ER
Plus former Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan arrested and Mega Millions winning numbers drawing yields no jackpot winner, tops $1 billion and that is tied for second largest ever.
The OSS Cub3d returns at America's Cardroom
We're just days away from the return of Cub3d at America's Cardroom with $25 Million Guaranteed from July 31st to August 29th.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 48 in Crackdown on Gambling Syndicate Controlled by Triad
Plus a brutal WSOP for Daniel Negreanu, who lost more than $1 million, and a previously unnamed defendant pleads guilty in Skilled Shamrock illegal gambling biz.
Prosecutors: Woman Left 3 kids Alone in Car for Hours While She Played Poker in Casino
Icese Laporsha Simmons has been charged with child neglect.
Yahoo Life: I Paid Off Poker With Intimate Favors
Plus Somach proves he's Carnac the Magnificent with another big win Tuesday night...And Kid Poker blames wrist injury on a stampede.
The OSS Cub3d Returns With $25 Million GTD
Each of the three series has its own Main Event, and there are usually multiple $1 Million GTD tourneys in the mix (with varying buy-ins) and a $2.5 Million GTD tourney.
Are Any of the Poker Training Sites Worth It? Plus Brunson Still Bluffing at 88
Plus Thomas Somach has his "Play of the Century" for Tuesday night's MLB All Star Game (2022) and we look at a story of successful angling that "involves no modeling, no steam-chasing, no inside info".
Espen Jorstad Wins 2022 WSOP Main Event ($10,000,000)
Espen Jorstad has conquered Australian Adrian Attenborough heads-up to top a field of 8,663 players and walk away with a cool $10,000 in the WSOP Main Event Sunday.
Jinho Hong Wins 2022 WSOP Hall of Fame Bounty Tournament
Plus Main Event field reduced to 43 with Jeffrey Farnes leading the pack heading into Wednesday's play.
Layne Flack Inducted Into the Poker Hall of Fame
Matt Savage had said the odds were 1-1000000 ahead of Sunday's induction.
2022 WSOP Main Event: We're in the Money and Six Former Champs Still Remain
The former champs still in include: Six of those playing beyond the bubble just happen to be former champs, including our friend, Americas Cardroom ambassador Chris Moneymaker: Koray Aldemir (537,000), Damian Salas (405,000), John Cynn (343,000), Chris Moneymaker (268,000), Ryan Riess (243,000) and Greg Merson (168,000).
