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Mike Postle cheating storm; $10M lawsuit filed amid new developments

Mike Postle cheating storm; $10M lawsuit filed amid new developments

The story began with a tweet. Since then, countless hours of footage have been put under the microscope and forensic analysis of every movement made by Mike Postle at the table during livestreamed Stones cash games has been conducted. The poker world’s vast jury has deliberated, and its verdict is clear. Mike Postle has cheated […]
10/09/2019
One Day of Poker: Poker Pro Johnny Lodden Loses Millions to Hacker

One Day of Poker: Poker Pro Johnny Lodden Loses Millions to Hacker

It’s 2006, and Johnny Lodden is one of two undisputed kings of online poker, dominating all challengers on the Prima network alongside his only equal – Patrick Antonius. He is only 21 years old, and has already made millions – but he is about to lose it all. Visit our YouTube Channel
10/08/2019
Five reasons to follow the 2019 WSOPE

Five reasons to follow the 2019 WSOPE

The WSOP has become one of poker’s oldest and finest institutions over the years, providing many of the greatest moments in the history of the game. That fact alone should be enough to convince you to tune in to the WSOPE when it starts on October 13th in Rozvadov. But if not, allow us to […]
10/03/2019
Mike Postle accused of cheating at Stones livestreamed cash game

Mike Postle accused of cheating at Stones livestreamed cash game

In a story which has snowballed very quickly over the last day or two, allegations of cheating have been levelled at a regular on the televised cash game at Stones Gambling Hall in California. There is currently no conclusive proof, but if clear evidence is found it could fracture the trust players have in televised […]
10/02/2019
Up and down:  Soyza continues to climb; Kelopuro tops rankings;

Up and down: Soyza continues to climb; Kelopuro tops rankings;

The GGSeries hosted at Natural8 on has been the source of more than one interesting story about swings in the last month, and that trend has continued this week. Many of the protagonists may remain unchanged, but the numbers have certainly shifted. The new name arriving to the GGSeries headlines party is Sami “LarsLuzak” Kelopuro. The […]
10/01/2019
World Poker Tour considers deal-making and seeks player input

World Poker Tour considers deal-making and seeks player input

Deal-making has been around for almost as long as the game of poker has existed. Skilled players in big tournament fields know that their earnings can be massively impacted by variance. Striking a deal to flatten the payouts once they reach the final few players helps stabilise earnings and limit the potency of chance. Everyone […]
09/27/2019
Up and down; Michael Soyza crushing on Natural8 as Shaun Deeb wins eighth WCOOP

Up and down; Michael Soyza crushing on Natural8 as Shaun Deeb wins eighth WCOOP

The last week has seen numerous major tournament series’ moving towards their Main Event finales, with players seeking to make the most of their dwindling opportunities to win big before tournament festivals come to an end. Predictably, the WCOOP headlines have been stolen by one familiar name, but WCOOP Main Event winner “BigBlindBets” has borrowed […]
09/26/2019
Rio Hotel & Casino sold off for $516.3 million; WSOP’s future uncertain after 2020

Rio Hotel & Casino sold off for $516.3 million; WSOP’s future uncertain after 2020

In a business deal which had been rumoured for weeks, the Rio Hotel & Casino has been sold for $516.3 million. The property was sold to real-estate company Imperial Companies, which is based in New York. Initial reports confirm that the WSOP which has been based at the Rio for fifteen years, will run at […]
09/24/2019
Adelson’s Venetian infuriates the poker community with guarantee grab

Adelson’s Venetian infuriates the poker community with guarantee grab

Sheldon Adelson has a colourful history of angering poker players, most notably with his campaigning for online poker to be quashed in the US. His casino, the Venetian, has now fuelled that fire with its latest tournament offering – Lucky Shot Poker Series. Lucky Shot Poker Series and Drawing With a catchy name and an […]
09/17/2019
Mikita Badziakouski and Ben Tollerene win big at British Poker Open

Mikita Badziakouski and Ben Tollerene win big at British Poker Open

The British Poker Open’s first ever edition launched at Aspers Casino in London last week, with ten separate events scheduled, each with a minimum price tag of £10,000 (US$12,455). Field sizes were small for the inaugural series, which was created by Poker Central. But, the quality of play was exceptional, with many recognisable names finding […]
09/13/2019
Latest twist in Borgata saga raises the question – is Phil Ivey broke?

Latest twist in Borgata saga raises the question – is Phil Ivey broke?

Only a couple of months has passed since the last twist in the tale of Phil Ivey and Borgata, and already, we have interesting new information coming to light wich could suggest that Phil Ivey is in fact, broke. The poker great was seemingly backed for 100% of his WSOP action and cash games this […]
09/11/2019
All Inn Prague Casino & Hotel promises €88,000,000 tournament to mark opening

All Inn Prague Casino & Hotel promises €88,000,000 tournament to mark opening

Tournaments grab headlines and attention like nothing else in the game. Fans love the drama unfolding in the late stages, television loves the tension and all poker players have imagined what it must be like to take down a life-changing score. The All Inn Prague Casino & Hotel dropped a bombshell announcement this weekend, claiming […]
09/09/2019
WPT Vietnam delivers richest Main Event prize pool; Hamish Crawshaw and Aditya Agarwal leading

WPT Vietnam delivers richest Main Event prize pool; Hamish Crawshaw and Aditya Agarwal leading

When the World Poker Tour announced their lineup of festivals for Season XVIII Asia- Pacific, opening the season was a very special WPT Vietnam. For the first time in the country, an ambitious VN₫ 15 billion was guaranteed for the Main Event along with a structure only for the main tour. Four days ago the […]
09/09/2019
EPT Barcelona 2019: Simon Brandstrom wins the Main Event; Juan Pardo crushes the High Rollers

EPT Barcelona 2019: Simon Brandstrom wins the Main Event; Juan Pardo crushes the High Rollers

EPT Barcelona 2019 has been a fascinating series, with a near triple High Roller champion, an exciting roller coaster of a Main Event and a very deserving winner to cap off the festival. The big names have all been attendance and entry numbers have been high throughout, with a record-breaking Main Event field size adding […]
09/02/2019
Five stories that built Billy Baxter’s legacy

Five stories that built Billy Baxter’s legacy

When it comes to legends of poker, Billy Baxter is certainly not spoken of as much as he should be. Not only has he accumulated 7 WSOP bracelets and been cashing at the WSOP for over forty years, but he also paid Stu Ungar’s 1997 Main Event entry because he was having a good day […]
09/01/2019
The PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) is back for 2020 – Everything you should know!

The PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) is back for 2020 – Everything you should know!

EPT Barcelona always brings its fair share of interesting headlines, and 2019’s edition has, so far been no different. What has been different however, is the interesting announcement yesterday which added something extra to proceedings. The PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) is back for 2020. In the coming months players around the world will be hoping […]
08/29/2019
Side event champions crowned at EPT Barcelona as Chen, Tang and Soyza go deep

Side event champions crowned at EPT Barcelona as Chen, Tang and Soyza go deep

Through the work of PokerStars, EPT has been busy continuing its annual orbit of Europe in the past week, with Barcelona providing the latest stop on the tour. The all-important Main Event is underway, but we will have to wait a few more days before the winner for 2019 is revealed. In the meantime, let […]
08/27/2019
WPT announces Season XVIII Europe schedule in partnership with partypoker LIVE and 888poker

WPT announces Season XVIII Europe schedule in partnership with partypoker LIVE and 888poker

The Word Poker Tour has announced its Season XVIII  European schedule this weekend. The schedule will feature events hosted by numerous countries in Europe, along with an event in Montreal in Canada, and will be conducted in partnership with 888Poker and partypoker. New season in partnership with 888poker and partypoker The WPT is now entering […]
08/26/2019
Five untold stories about the genius that was Stu Ungar

Five untold stories about the genius that was Stu Ungar

When it comes to poker legends and the story of their lives, none can match Stu Ungar’s in terms of genius and degeneracy. Born with incredible intelligence and a photographic memory, Ungar was surrounded by gambling from the time he could walk. He won his first Gin Rummy tournament at the age of 10 and […]
08/24/2019
Interview with WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Dario Sammartino

Interview with WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Dario Sammartino

A few weeks ago, Dario Sammartino finished runner-up of the WSOP Main Event pocketing $6M in the process.  Our reporter Gaelle Jaudon had the chance to talk with him about this incredible performance. Somuchpoker: First, congratulations on the nice suit you wore at the final table. It was a really classic Italian style, and I think it’s […]
08/23/2019
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