In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Phil Hellmuth missed out on huge Bitcoin investment 15-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth has been in partnership with numerous brands throughout the years. Considering that the Poker Brat is not only an impressive player on the […]
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GPI commemorates 10-year history, 2021 GPI and POY races now up and running
After a whirlwind of a year in 2020, the poker world is greeting 2021 with tons of surprises and fresh additions to go along with the busy action. Starting with the internationally renowned player ranking system, Global Poker Index (GPI) celebrates its decade-long history with the slogan “10 years of rankings” and once again, activates […]
Jason Mercier triumphs in the $25K event at Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown
The $25,500 buy-in event at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown saw the big guns firing once again, just as they were in the $3,500 and $10,000 final tables earlier today. 116 players stepped up to the plate for this event, creating a prize pool of $2,900,000. The final figure set aside for eventual winner, […]
Jason Mercier crowned WSOP POY, Naoya Kihara tops Asian contingent
The GPI is now undeniably the greatest authority on poker rankings, and as such, is the appointed system by which WSOP Player of the Year award is decided. The factors involved in these calculations include the field size, buy in and final placing. Players accumulate points through the summer series, and we gain a fascinating […]
Mercier 3 Tables WSOP While Hunting Third Bracelet
Jason Mercier 3 tabling across the Rio Since winning his second bracelet, Jason Mercier has been the picture of composed confidence as he seeks his third. Clearly in top form and with the cards running his way, he seemed likely to complete his goal and win vast sums of money in prop bets. This week […]
Jason Mercier’s ascension under the spotlight
Early Years In the early years of online poker, Jason Mercier was one of the many hard working youngsters attempting to build a bankroll on their way toward the pinnacle of the game. Within a few years he had attained Supernova Elite status and was rubbing online shoulders with some of the most talented names […]
WSOP: Mercier claims double gold while Holz bags a 3rd High Roller
Jason Mercier won his second gold bracelet of the summer Every single one of the thousands of players who turn up at the WSOP each year dreams of being the one who hits that perfect run of form and cards that will allow them to create their own slice of history. While many write themselves […]
Jason Mercier wins his fourth WSOP bracelet
$10,000 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship – Jason Mercier wins his Fourth WSOP Bracelet The No Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball Championship is the latest $10,000 event to attract the buy ins of star names and the watching eyes of fans across the world. Exactly 100 hopefuls paid the sizeable buy in for this one, with around a third […]