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EPT Paris Festival Sets New Records; Barny Boatman wins Main Event, Asians Earn Deep Runs
The weather may have been cold and rainy during the 2024 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Paris however it still set new attendance records in the second edition of this stop in as many years. Running from February 14 to 25, 2024 at the Palais de Congres, the action was as hot as the summer […]
Richest PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack pays out over PHP 88 Million (~$1.5M)
PokerStars LIVE Manila closed out its richest Manila Megastack series to date paying out over PHP 88 Million (~USD 1.5 Million) across 36 events. Running from February 15 to 25, 2024, the 18th edition took place at the brand’s hub in Okada Manila in the Philippine metropolis. As seen at previous editions, a solid force of […]
One month away before WPT Korea hits the felt; First WPT Ring in Asia at stake
Ready your calendars as WPT Korea takes the stage just a month away! This year’s premium games is bringing something new to the table with a WPT Ring to be awarded in the upcoming Championship games. WPT Korea 2024 is set to run its course from March 25 – April 3, 2024, featuring an […]
Norway’s Henrik Tollefsen wins the richest PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18 Main Event for PHP 5,651,000 (~USD 101K)
Another season of the popular Manila Megastack series has come to a close with a new reigning Main Event champion basking in the limelight. The richest Main Event across the tour’s history recorded a staggering field of 917 entries, boosting the prize pool to a smashing PHP 36,034,345 (~USD 644,500). After five days of Main […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack: Day 8 and Day 9 winners
PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack 18 is getting close to the end with nine out of 11 days already completed at Okada Manila in the Philippines. PS Manila Megastack 18 – Coverage PS Manila Megastack 18 – Festival Results PS Manila Megastack 18 – Player Guide PS Manila Megastack 18 – Photos For the past few […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Final nine Main Event players on the hunt for the PHP 6.17 Million (~USD 110K) top prize, Norway’s Henrik Tollefsen stands in the lead
The record-breaking Manila Megastack 18 Main Event has finally reached the closing end of its chapter with the final nine set to crown a champion this Sunday, February 25th. A total of 917 entries were recorded across four starting flights, generating a massive PHP 36,034,345 (~USD 644,500) prize pool to easily smash the PHP […]
U Series of Poker (USOP) introduces Player of the Series Ring and Player of the Year Bracelet
Get minted at USOP! Trailblazing young brand U Series of Poker (USOP) has just unveiled dazzling new prizes – the USOP Ring and USOP Bracelet. USOP VP of Operations, Erique Tan expressed, “Over the past USOP events, the support from our players has been growing steadily and many of whom are loyal to our […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18 sets new Main Event record with prize pool at PHP 36 Million (~USD 644K); 139 return to the felt
After three days of grueling action, the PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack 18 Main Event has finally concluded its qualifying rounds, racking up a total of 917 entries across four flights. The astounding turnout generated a record breaking prize pool of PHP 36,034,345 (~USD 644,500), making this season’s Main Event the richest in the tour’s […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Day 6 and Day 7 winners
The thrill continues at PokerStars LIVE in the Philippines with the 18th edition of Manila Megastack completing another round of side events. To date, 26 out of the 49 trophies have now been claimed. The latest winners are listed below. You can also view the results via link provided. PS Manila Megastack 18 – […]
Eric Tsai’s Journey From A Small Time Player to Team Hot
Last year, Asia’s largest online poker room, Natural8, announced the addition of Eric Tsai Ting Yi to Team Hot, its esteemed group of poker ambassadors. Despite his youth, Eric, who also goes by “Six Poker” has achieved significant success in the tournament world. By 17th January 2024, he has amassed over $2.3 million in live […]
Danny Tang – A Force to be Reckoned With
Take a look at one of the most renowned poker players in Hong Kong – Danny Tang. Over the past couple of years, Danny has become a fixture in high roller series, establishing himself as one of the world’s top players with a WSOP bracelet and over $24 million in tournament earnings. That’s not all […]
Punnat Punsri: The Unstoppable Force in Poker
Punnat Punsri, the Thai titan of poker and a member of Natural8’s Team Hot, has been making waves in high-stakes tournaments across the globe. With a formidable presence on the live tournament circuit, Punnat has amassed an impressive $12.7 million in tournament earnings and shows no signs of slowing down. Punnat’s journey to fame began […]
$10,000,000 GTD GGMasters Overlay Edition 2024
The GGMasters Overlay Edition (GGMOE) is back on Natural8 this 18th – 26th Feb 2024. With a jaw-dropping $10 million guaranteed prize pool, the GGMasters Overlay Edition stands tall as the biggest tournament in terms of value, promising an unforgettable experience for players of all levels. And here’s the best part – you can be […]
Advanced Online Poker Tells: Exploiting Subtle Leaks from Recreational Players to Regulars
Online poker provides far fewer obvious physical tells than live games. Yet skilled regulars use subtle timing, sizing, statistical, and chat patterns to gain remarkably accurate reads on opponents. This comprehensive guide explores advanced strategies to detect and exploit the smallest behavioral leaks, gaining an edge over even tough regulars. The competition has gotten fierce […]
Asian Poker Tour and Poker Dream announce events for end of April
Two of Asia’s biggest brands, Asian Poker Tour and Poker Dream, willl be bumping heads in April having announced upcoming events on the same dates. Poker Dream 10 Vietnam will take place from April 29 to May 5, 2024 at the Hoiana Resort & Golf in Hoi An, Vietnam while APT Jeju 2024 is scheduled […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: Lester Edoc reigns as Main Event Flight B chip leader; Last chance to qualify today!
Action filled the air at the PokerStars hub in Okada Manila, Philippines with the richest Manila Megastack Main Event underway. Flight B drew a total of 231 entries across ten levels of registration with only 35 players making it through to Day 2. Philippines’ own Lester Edoc topped the charts stacking a massive 159 BB […]
World Series of Poker unveils full schedule for 55th annual games, 99 bracelet events up ahead
The annual World Series of Poker festival remains to be the highlight of poker players’ calendars with the prestige of winning a bracelet still continuing to be a career dream for many. Just earlier this week, the full daily event schedule for the 55th summer games was unveiled, boasting an extensive 99 bracelet lineup […]
APT Taipei 2024: Player tips off the felt
Only days away from the Asian Poker Tour‘s biggest festival in history. The highly anticipated event marks the brand’s first of the calendar season, which takes place from February 28 to March 10, 2024 in Taipei City, Taiwan. Since its announcement, players have been locking up the dates and snatching up packages as the […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: South Korea’s Shin Hyeonho closes Main Event Flight A with the lead; Three more flights to go
The richest Manila Megastack Main Event in the tour’s history is in full swing at Okada Manila, Philippines with the first of four flights in the books. The PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 357,430) guarantee attracted a total of 176 entries across ten levels of registration and played down to 15% of the field at 27 […]
PS LIVE Manila Megastack 18: PHP 20 Million (~USD 357K) guaranteed Main Event action hits the tables, Flight A runs today!
Midway through the tour’s richest Manila Megastack series at Okada Manila, Philippines, several spadies have already been awarded in the past five days yet no festival remains complete without its crown jewel Main Event. This Wednesday, February 21st marks the first day of the awaited PHP 20,000,000 (~USD 357,430) guaranteed Main Event action where […]
