In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. High roller Salman Behbehani in custody for drug possession at Ibiza With summer in season, travel plans are coming into fruition with many looking for that much needed vacation after a year of staying home. Unfortunately […]
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Daniel Negreanu tops 2021 PokerGO Cup leaderboard, wins Event #7: $50,000 NLHE for $700,000
It has been a big week for Canadian pro Daniel Negreanu as his impressive performance in the 2021 PokerGO Cup series not only landed him a victory in the seventh event, but carried on to top the series’ leaderboard for the overall champion title. The monumental feat arrives at a most welcome time for the […]
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 […]
People News: Hellmuth scores another 3-0 in High Stakes Duel II match against Negreanu; PayPal concedes defeat in Moneymaker funds dispute; Galfond’s insightful thread on Twitter
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Hellmuth scores another 3-0 in High Stakes Duel II match against Negreanu While many have had doubts as to whether #1 World Series of Poker bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth really has the chops to beat today’s […]
What’s next for poker legend Phil Ivey?
Aside from frequenting poker news in the past years due to his highly publicized edge sorting saga, Ivey has most recently joined the DAT Poker Podcast as a special guest for its 100th episode for some exciting content. The feature as hosted by Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan, and Daniel Negreanu lasted for nearly an hour […]
Daniel Negreanu bets $400,000 that Phil Hellmuth is a losing player
Well-known poker icon Daniel Negreanu has regularly reveled in the industry’s spotlight whether it be for his skills in gameplay, daring opinion or exciting matches. Most recently, the Canadian pro is once again under the limelight as social media banter against soon-to-be opponent in another interesting round of heads-up challenge Phil Hellmuth caught everyone’s attention. […]
Daniel Negreanu set to take Phil Hellmuth as next contender in heads up challenge
After losing $1.2 million in the 25,000-hand heads up challenge vs Doug Polk, Daniel Negreanu is quickly moving forward and is ready to take on his next opponent. While no plans were initially set following the grudge match, talks of another anticipated challenge against 15-time World Series of Poker champion Phil Hellmuth recently blew up […]
Polk ends heads up challenge vs Negreanu with a $1.2M win
After 36 sessions and over a hundred hours of battle, the heads up challenge between icons Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu has finally come to a close. Polk, a master of the heads up game has proven his prowess time and time again, ending his most recent grudge match with the Poker Hall of Famer […]
Monster win for Negreanu in last two sessions cuts Polk’s lead to $565,709; Polk changes strategy as end draws nearer
The recent turn of events has seen underdog Daniel Negreanu making a much needed comeback just right after opponent Doug Polk broke the $1 million mark. With less than 6,000 hands left on the clock, the last few sessions are highly crucial for the iconic Poker Hall of Famer. The swings have been massive throughout […]
Second half of Polk Negreanu grudge match underway; Polk breaks $1 million lead in latest session
Having reached the halfway mark of 12,500 hands to end the year, underdog Daniel Negreanu greeted 2021 with the decision to move forward and continue the second half of the popular match. The six-time bracelet winner had a standing deficit of over $770k after 22 sessions yet he remains determined to finish the whole 25,000 […]