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Tony Dunst Secures Third WSOP Bracelet with Early Morning Win: ‘Such a Massive Deal’
Poker pro and commentator Tony Dunst has added another accolade to his illustrious poker career, winning his third World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet in the early hours of Monday—before 5 a.m. to be exact. Dunst emerged victorious in the WSOP Online Event #15, the $500 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack, securing a prize of $134,887 … Read more
Josh Arieh Net Worth: How Rich is Georgia’s 3rd All Time Money List Poker Pro?
Josh Arieh may not have reached the pinnacle of the All Time Money List, but he has been a longtime prominent figure in the professional poker scene thanks to his skills and victories in tournaments. Earlier this week, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) named him one of the ten finalists for the 2024 … Read more
WSOP Names 10 Finalists for Poker Hall of Fame 2024: Who Will Be Inducted?
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has announced the ten finalists for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame. One of these poker legends will be inducted later this month and become part of the long list of poker pros belonging to the coveted Hall of Fame. WSOP announced the finalists on Tuesday following a nomination … Read more
Phil Galfond’s New YouTube Docuseries Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look Into His Professional Poker Life with Wife Farah
Three-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Galfond is giving his fans an inside look into his life as a professional poker player and family man in his new YouTube series, “Who Is This Guy?” In the first episode of the series that premiered last Saturday, fans of the 39-year-old poker pro are right away greeted with … Read more
Top 10 Poker Players All-Time Female Money List [Photos]
Poker is not exclusively for men, even though most of the players dominating the professional scene are male. Women are not only welcome to this game, but some of them have even dominated different tournaments across the globe. In the game’s history, they have become instrumental and iconic poker stars who female players look up … Read more
Top 10 Asian Poker Players and Their Impressive Winnings
Gambling isn’t just for the West. It is also quite popular in Asia due to cultural traditions, causing most Asians to view it as a social activity and a means to bond with other people while showcasing their skills in the different games. In the past two decades, there’s been a growth in the number … Read more
Top 5 Biggest Losses by Celebrity Gamblers: Ben Affleck Loses $400k in One Poker Round
Many celebrities like to hit the casino now and then. Some even engage in professional gambling tournaments. Considering their earnings from their jobs, they have enough money to spend whenever they want to gamble. Unfortunately, it’s not all the time that they win big. Some also incur big losses along the way. Below is a … Read more
Justin Bonomo Love Life: Inside the Poker Pro’s Controversial Polyamorist Lifestyle
Justin Bonomo has made several headlines for his triumphs in his career as a professional poker player through the years. But one thing about him that is rarely discussed in the media but often ends up getting the most attention is his self-confessed polyamorist lifestyle. The 38-year-old high-stakes player has several partners, and he does … Read more
7 Hollywood A-List Actors Who Love Poker and Their Impressive Net Worth
Hollywood is teeming with incredible talent. That’s why actors and actresses are recognized yearly for their work during the awards season. Unbeknownst to many, some of the elite stars in Tinseltown are also big poker players. They may not be as big as the professional poker champs, but they do like to splurge whenever they … Read more
Top 10 Celebrity Poker Players Who Dominate the Tables
Poker is more than just a popular casino game; it’s a skill-based challenge that captivates enthusiasts from all walks of life—including Hollywood stars. Yes, because even the actors and actresses behind our favorite movies and shows indulge in the thrill of playing with real money every so often. Due to the game’s widespread appeal, poker … Read more
Ultimate WSOP Winners: Top 10 Players with the Most Bracelets
Regarded as the most coveted non-monetary prize a professional poker player can win, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet has been in existence since 1976 and gifted only to the top victors of the annual poker tournaments held in Paradise, Nevada. Through the years, the bracelet has been elusive to many players. But there … Read more
Poker Pro Wives: Meet the Partners of the Top 10 Professional Poker Players in 2024 [Photos]
The world’s best professional poker players are not only rich in financials, but also in love. While many of them bask in the spotlight for their career titles winnings, their wives mostly show their support on the sidelines. But who are the lucky ladies who captured the hearts of our poker stars? Find out below … Read more
Daniel Negreanu Net Worth 2024: The Wealth and Success of the Canadian Poker Legend
Arguably the most popular poker pro right now, Daniel Negreanu earned his stripes in the industry through years and years of hard work and dedication to his craft. A celebrity among the biggest poker stars and general poker fans, Negreanu has built a huge presence not only in tournaments but also on social media, with … Read more
Christoph Vogelsang’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
– General Introduction – Christoph Vogelsang is a German professional poker player. He was born on July 26, 1985 in Sassenberg, Germany. He is one of the most successful members of the German “golden generation” with over $25 million in live tournament earnings. His live tournament accolades include an Aria Super High Roller Bowl … Read more
Ben Lamb’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
– General Introduction – Ben Lamb is an American professional poker player. He was born on March 31, 1985 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He’s best known for reaching the WSOP Main Event final table twice, in 2011 and in 2017. He cashed in the WSOP ME four times in total. He also has a WSOP … Read more
Dave Ulliott’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
– General Introduction – Dave Ulliott, also known by his nickname “Devilfish”, was a British professional poker player and gambler. He was born on April 1, 1954 in Hull, England and passed away on April 6, 2015. While he made money as a criminal during his youth, he ended up making enough from poker … Read more
Rainer Kempe’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
– General Introduction – Credit Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Poker Rainer Kempe is a German professional poker player. He was born on July 24th, 1989 in Berlin, Germany. He’s a high roller tournament player, playing in the biggest buy-in events around the world. He has an impressive $21.5 million in live tournament cashes, which … Read more
Ethan Yau’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
– General Introduction – Ethan Yau, better known by his YouTube username “Rampage” or “Rampage Poker”, is an American professional poker player and poker vlogger. He was born in 1997 near Boston, Massachusetts. He’s best known for his YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers where he posts his regular poker vlogs. In those videos, … Read more
David Peat’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
– General Introduction – David Peat, also known as “Viffer”, is an American professional poker player. His exact age is unknown, but he’s estimated to be in his early to mid 50’s. He is from Cleveland, Ohio. He’s best known for appearing on the classic NBC show Poker After Dark, The Game Show Network’s … Read more
Koray Aldemir’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
– General Introduction – Koray Aldemir is a German professional poker player. He was born in 1990 in Berlin, Germany, but now resides in Vienna, Austria. He’s best known for winning the WSOP Main Event for $8 million in 2021, the first time the series returned to the Rio after the hiatus caused by … Read more
