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2024 WSOP Latest News: Tzu Peng Wang, Kunal Patni, Karitk Ved, Martin Ward, Yik Yin Chiu Run Deep

2024 WSOP Latest News: Tzu Peng Wang, Kunal Patni, Karitk Ved, Martin Ward, Yik Yin Chiu Run Deep

Another batch of champions crowned at the 2024 World Series of Poker taking place at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. While many Asia Pacific players went deep such as Tzu Peng Wang, Kunal Patni, Yik Yin Chiu, Kartik Ved, Katsuhiro Mori and Martin Ward, the gold bracelets remained elusive. Here are the latest winners. 2024 WSOP […]
06/30/2024
Red Dragon Poker Tour ready to make landfall this July; Jeju festival promotions inside

Red Dragon Poker Tour ready to make landfall this July; Jeju festival promotions inside

With all eyes on the ongoing annual summer festivities in Las Vegas, July is ready to be seen in a different light with Asia’s live poker scene heading straight back into action. Several events are pinned on the calendar with Red Dragon Poker Tour’s debut in Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea, on top […]
06/30/2024
Players Look Forward To Upcoming WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship

Players Look Forward To Upcoming WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship

In just under two weeks, cards will be flying at the world class NagaWorld Phnom Penh as the World Poker Tour returns for a twelve-day festival from July 12 to 23, 2024. In partnership with Connaissance Managament Group, the upcoming WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship features 41 tournaments and over USD 750,000 in […]
06/28/2024
Daniel Negreanu Two-Outer Straight Flush Goes On To Win 2024 WSOP Poker Players Championship

Daniel Negreanu Two-Outer Straight Flush Goes On To Win 2024 WSOP Poker Players Championship

The 2024 WSOP Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship is one of the more prestigious titles to win at the World Series of Poker apart from the Main Event. Since this event was inaugurated in 2006, it has brought about some of the best – and really THE BEST – poker players in the world. […]
06/28/2024
microFestival 2024: Turn Your Micro Buy-Ins to Major Wins

microFestival 2024: Turn Your Micro Buy-Ins to Major Wins

The world’s largest micro stakes festival is back. From 23rd June to 7th July 2024, Natural8 will be hosting the microFestival 2024. With buy-ins starting at just $1, this festival offers all Natural8 players a chance to win big without breaking the bank.   Second Chance Freerolls: More Ways to Win This year, the microFestival […]
06/26/2024
Santhosh Suvarna Overcomes All-Star Field At WSOP $250k Super High Roller

Santhosh Suvarna Overcomes All-Star Field At WSOP $250k Super High Roller

The most expensive tournament of the 2024 World Series of Poker, the Event #55: $250,000 Super High Roller, regularly attracts the biggest names in poker. Usually, one of these top pros ends up winning the bracelet such as the defending champion Chris Brewer, who already has more than $23 million in live poker cashes to […]
06/25/2024
Won Poker Cup Less Than A Month Away

Won Poker Cup Less Than A Month Away

The inaugural Won Poker Cup festival is rapidly approaching, scheduled to take place from July 24 to 29, 2024 at the Won Majestic Casino in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Boasting a bold USD 600,000 guarantee, it is one of the most eagerly anticipated events in Southeast Asia. With less than a month to go, minor changes have been announced. Here’s a review of the newly […]
06/24/2024
2024 WSOP Latest Winners: Christopher Vitch, Erlend Melsom, George Alexander, Peter Park, Mostafa Haidary, Khang Pham, Yuri Dzivielevski

2024 WSOP Latest Winners: Christopher Vitch, Erlend Melsom, George Alexander, Peter Park, Mostafa Haidary, Khang Pham, Yuri Dzivielevski

The 2024 World Series of Poker continues to crown champions everyday at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. Out of the 99 coveted gold bracelets up for grabs, 53 have been claimed. Here are the latest winners. 2024 WSOP Latest Winners Christopher Vitch Locks Up Career 3rd WSOP Gold Bracelet 2,212 poker hopefuls entered the […]
06/24/2024
2024 WSOP Latest First Time Winners: Chris Hunichen, Pedro Neves, Magnus Edengren, Jared Kingery, Maksim Pisarenko

2024 WSOP Latest First Time Winners: Chris Hunichen, Pedro Neves, Magnus Edengren, Jared Kingery, Maksim Pisarenko

More gold bracelets being snatched up at the 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with the annual festival into the halfway mark at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas Resorts. Among the recently minted were players taking it to the limit for the first time. Have a read down below. Latest 2024 WSOP […]
06/23/2024
Latest 2024 WSOP News: Xixiang Luo Rides to Victory for China; James Obst, Scott Seiver, Sergio Aido Minted

Latest 2024 WSOP News: Xixiang Luo Rides to Victory for China; James Obst, Scott Seiver, Sergio Aido Minted

The 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas has crowned another four champions and the Asia-Pacific poker community tripled its tally for the summer thanks to the victories of James Obst from Australia and China’s Xixiang Luo. Furthermore, Spanish High Roller regular Sergio Aido has won his first bracelet while Scott Seiver has become […]
06/20/2024
World Poker Tour Lights Up Asia Pacific For The Next Three Months

World Poker Tour Lights Up Asia Pacific For The Next Three Months

When the World Series of Poker begins to wind down next month, the World Poker Tour heads to Asia Pacific for three consecutive events in the region. Make sure to mark down these festivals as each one has something different to offer. WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship Kicking off the poker excitement […]
06/20/2024
Three weeks away from WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship

Three weeks away from WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship

The live poker action in Asia will be heating up in a few weeks from now with several major festivals taking place in quick succession. One of the most highly-anticipated stops will be the WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship, which is set to take place from July 12 to 23, 2024, at the […]
06/19/2024
Latest News from 2024 WSOP: Philip Hui, Timur Margolin Increase Bracelet Tally

Latest News from 2024 WSOP: Philip Hui, Timur Margolin Increase Bracelet Tally

The 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas has entered level three and more than one third of the 99 coveted gold bracelets has found a new owner. No player has won two events as of yet, but several contenders have reached multiple final tables whereas others were successful in their bids to increase […]
06/18/2024
Nick Schulman and Phil Ivey Cement Their Legend Status in 2024 WSOP History

Nick Schulman and Phil Ivey Cement Their Legend Status in 2024 WSOP History

Nearly one third of the 99-entry strong 2024 World Series of Poker live tournaments has concluded at the Horseshoe and Paris Casino in Las Vegas. The latest batch of WSOP gold bracelet winners includes two of the biggest names there are in Nick Schulman and Phil Ivey, the latter of which brought a ten year […]
06/14/2024
Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju debut only five weeks away; KRW 1.68 Billion (~USD 1.2M) Championship Event up ahead

Red Dragon Poker Tour Jeju debut only five weeks away; KRW 1.68 Billion (~USD 1.2M) Championship Event up ahead

As tournament poker continuously reaches new heights, it’s never too late to welcome another tour making a stab at the buzzing international scene. This coming July 26 through August 4, fresh faced Red Dragon Poker Tour is marking its debut with a show stopping appearance at Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World, South Korea. The […]
06/14/2024
Small Stakes, Big Returns at Taiwan Millions Tournament 16 This July

Small Stakes, Big Returns at Taiwan Millions Tournament 16 This July

Building on the tremendous success of its previous editions, the upcoming Taiwan Millions Tournament – TMT 16 is set to be the biggest one yet. Scheduled from July 11 to 29, 2024 at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City, this beloved low-tiered festival boasts NTD 50 Million in guarantees, equivalent to over USD 1.5 Million, […]
06/13/2024
Inaugural Won Poker Cup Promises Plenty of Action As Pros Confirm

Inaugural Won Poker Cup Promises Plenty of Action As Pros Confirm

While all eyes of the international poker community are set on the ongoing World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, the schedule in the Asia-Pacific region is stretched thin right now. This will change in a few weeks when several high-profile tournaments take place in quick succession and one of them is the Won Poker […]
06/12/2024
APPT Manila 15 on spotlight this July, over PHP 144 Million (~USD 2.6M) in tow

APPT Manila 15 on spotlight this July, over PHP 144 Million (~USD 2.6M) in tow

Shaking the Asian tournament scene this July is another edition of PokerStars LIVE’s highly favored Asia Pacific Poker Tour, slated to kick off the second half of 2024. From July 24 through August 5, hundreds of runners will gather at Cove Manila, the biggest indoor beach club / nightclub located in Okada Manila, Philippines, for […]
06/11/2024
2024 WSOP Update: Close Calls For Asia Continue as Yuichi Kanai, Robert Natividad finish second

2024 WSOP Update: Close Calls For Asia Continue as Yuichi Kanai, Robert Natividad finish second

The second week of the 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas is drawing to an end and in the latest batch of tournament results, two players from Asia finished in second place. Two close calls but one spot away from the elusive victory as the waiting game continues. Below is a recap of […]
06/11/2024
2024 WSOP Update: Chih Wei Fan, Steve Yea, Kartik Ved, Nevan Chang, Ryutaro Suzuki reach final tables; Robert Mizrachi wins #5

2024 WSOP Update: Chih Wei Fan, Steve Yea, Kartik Ved, Nevan Chang, Ryutaro Suzuki reach final tables; Robert Mizrachi wins #5

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas continues to thrive and the first gold bracelet for an Asian player is coming closer. Five hopefuls from Asia reached the final table in the span of a few days albeit falling just short of victory while Robert Mizrachi was among the latest stars to earn […]
06/10/2024
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