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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.
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).
Bradley Anderson Wins Event #72 $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo For $195,565
Bradley Anderson has won Event #72 $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo to win his first WSOP Gold Bracelet and the big cash prize of $195,565.
Beloved Sports Bettor Portrayed by Bruce Willis Alan “Dink” Denkenson in Hospice Care
A family friend confirmed the famed professional sports bettor, bookie and successful poker player had taken a turn for the worst following a week in the ICU as well wishes began pouring in on Saturday.
Flack Favored to Make Poker Hall of Fame
The Poker Hall of Fame will announce on Sunday who its newest member is, with 10 nominees for this year.
Quincy Borland Wins WSOP $1,000 Million Dollar Bounty: Hellmuth Arrives as Darth Vader
Matusow mocks the Poker Brat's costume. " Use black marker thats says idiot across face will be a better costume!"
Sean Troha Wins Event #69: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship ($1,246,770)
The biggest $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship in the history of the World Series of Poker attracted a record attendance of 683 unique entries
Sports Betting Firms Use Helping the Homeless in Likely $100 Million Ad Spend to Woo California Voters
But "California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Act" referendum suggesting legalized gambling will help reduce homelessness may rub some voters the wrong way.
Poker Hall of Fame is Really a Hall of Shame as Many Members Have Checkered Pasts
Among the members are a child molester, a safecracker who served time in prison, a casino cheat, a drug addict, a mob boss and a racist who dressed in blackface.
$10 Million GTD Venom Returns
$10 million guaranteed — ties Americas Cardroom's biggest tourney ever
Sik Win: $1,000 MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em (freezeout)
The final table of Event #66: $1,000 Mini-Main No-Limit Hold'em at Bally's and Paris in Las Vegas Nevada came to a close after 60 minutes Sunday afternoon.
Jacksonville's Jackson Denies Hellmuth His 17th WSOP Bracelet
Poker pro David Jackson beat Phil Hellmuth in the $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em, thus denying the self-described "Poker Brat" his 17th bracelet. Hellmuth remains the record bracelet holder.
Doug Polk Steps Down as CoinFlex Ambassador: Company Halts Withdrawals
Poker pro and self-tanner pitchman's promotion caused many to get burned though...at a time when Polk's been calling out various fellow players as "scammers" and "cheaters"...gulp.
Big Time Poker Pro Dan Cates is $1.5 Million Richer Following Big WSOP Event Win
Also Tamas Lendvai Wins Event #57: $600 Deep Stack Championship No-Limit Hold'em ($299,464) While Shota Nakanishi Wins Event #60: $10,000 Short Deck No-Limit Hold'em for $277,212.
July 2022 WSOP Events Schedule and Results
Gambling911.com has your WSOP schedule and results for July 2022, including the much anticipated Main Event.
Patrick Leonard & Espen Jørstad Win 2022 WSOP Tag Team as We Inch Towards Main Event
Patrick Leonard and Espen Jørstad have won Event #55: $1,000 Tag Team for $148,067 after topping a field of 913 teams.
Paul Hizer Wins $400 Colossus for $414,490
“It means a lot,” Hizer told WSOP reporters after coming out on top. “Played many tournaments. Had lots of deep runs. But I’ve never actually won a tournament outright. I don’t know if many people know that about me."
Will Seventh Time Be the Charm for Poker Hall of Fame Nominee Matt Savage?
He talks to Gambling 911 about his chances in an exclusive interview and reflects on fellow nominee, the late Layne Flack, who is being fondly remembered this World Series of Poker.
WSOP Rookie KT Park Wins Event #52: $2,500 Nine-Game Mix 6-Handed and $219,799
Also: Joao Simao takes down second bracelet for $686,242 In $5,000 Mixed No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha
Negreanu Goes All InSANE: "People Who Live in Glass Houses"
Violent outburst comes just weeks after Negreanu lambasted Phil Hellmuth for "acting like a child"
Kid Choker: Negs Smashes Vlogging Camera After Losing to a Runner-Runner Flush
Fellow pro David Peters expresses his horror over Negs behavior.
Alex Foxen Wins $250K Super High Roller ($4,563,700)
Plus this is Phil Ivey's sixth cash out at the 2022 World Series of Poker. He's won over $2 million so far without winning a bracelet.
Phil Hui Mounts Wins Third Bracelet In $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha
Phil Hui may not be a household name even among poker diehards, but his success is being affirmed at this year's World Series of Poker (WSOP).
Layne Flack Favorite to be Inducted Into 2022 Poker Hall of Fame
Flack passed away from a drug overdose back in October.
Yuliyan Kolev Wins 2022 WSOP Millionaire Maker
Yuliyan Kolev has won his second World Series of Poker bracelet and is the newest millionaire courtesy of the popular Millionaire Maker tournament event ($1,125,141 to be more precise).
