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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The poker world’s progression from shady pursuit into respected, regulated sport is something that would benefit all players. The game has certainly come a long way in recent years, but the link between poker and gambling debt clings to its reputation like rusting manacles, leaving a stain upon the game we know and love. If […]

Just two weeks after the excitement of London, the Triton train has rolled into a new station. King’s Resort in the Czech Republic is currently hosting the partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Europe, and Triton has been an integral part of that over the last few days, bringing two events to the live schedule. Many of the […]

Triton London has served up many exciting stories this month, with fascinating battles, interesting characters and huge prizes on display. Amid all this, we have been treated to some real poker gems in terms of hands which showcase the talents of the players involved. Here is our list of the six greatest moments from Triton […]

The Triton London series has undoubtedly been one of the greatest spectacles of 2019. Incredible prize pools, world-class talent and headline grabbing action have all combined to leave us wanting to see more, but sadly the final three events are now at end. The curtain may have come down on Triton London, but we have […]

Triton London has been a breath of fresh air for high-stakes tournament poker, with the £1,000,000 (US$1,215,096) event having established itself as one of the most exciting and well-run events of 2019 Everything has been excellent, from the format, shot-clock and rules through to the standard of play and live coverage. It has been such […]

Tournament poker is changing. In less than ten years, the biggest buy in event on the live circuit has risen from around $100,000 to more than $1.2 million. The sheer scale and prize pool of the WSOP Main Event has always slightly skewed All-Time Money List, with unknown players having a handful of small cashes […]

In our latest update on happenings within the poker community, we report on the legal problems now facing one 2019’s Main Event finalists and bring you the sad news of one of poker’s bright stars who sadly passed away last week. The sudden loss of Richard “nutsinho” Lyndaker puts trivialities such as money into perspective, […]

Seven years ago, the idea of a poker tournament with a seven-figure buy in was something new. The $1,000,000 buy in 2012 Big One for One Drop ushered in a new era of high stakes tournament poker and the world watched on, gripped by the excitement of such a staggering amount of money on the […]

Poker may have existed long before Doyle Brunson was around, but in terms of competitive poker for big money and the WSOP, Brunson was one of the founding fathers of the game. An all-rounder of exceptional ability he amassed ten WSOP bracelets in his career, including back to back Main Event titles in 1976 and […]

The snapshots of Dan Bilzerian’s life which are offered to us through the medium of Instagram can be described in many ways. Lavish. Extravagant. Offensive. Exuberant. Repulsive. It all depends on your point of view, which is one of the many things Bilzerian couldn’t care less about. The self-proclaimed “King of Instagram” has happily described […]

As the lead character in one of poker’s most lucrative winning-streak stories, Fedor Holz has become one of the more interesting players of recent times. This interest was later compounded by the enigmatic announcement of his retirement shortly after. Seemingly conflicted in his appreciation for the game, Holz then swung back and forth between keeping […]

Phil Ivey’s legal woes have been well documented in recent years, with his “edge sorting” feud with Borgata being dragged through numerous courts before eventually being settled in favour of the casino. With the case now having been ruled upon by the highest court of appeal, you might think that Ivey would now be free […]

The WSOP has always been a special series for players, recreational and professional alike. However, few have the history, the success and the near misses associated with Daniel Negreanu. With 6 bracelets, he has accomplished more at this series than most players, and yet his years at the World Series remain marked by moments of […]

Poker Central brings Super High Roller Bowl and British Poker Open to London Poker Central will be topping off an action-packed summer of 2019 in some style at the beginning of September, with two major events coming to London. Poker Central has decided to switch to a European venue for two of their flagship events, […]

The tournament tables may have been packed up and Hossein Ensan’s celebratory confetti swept away over at the Rio, but despite the WSOP lights being switched off for now, poker doesn’t sleep in Las Vegas. In Bobby’s Room, the action has remained red-hot, with thousands of dollars being shovelled around the cash tables in recent […]

The WSOP Player of the Year (POY) award is one of the most hotly contested titles in poker and everyone who heads to Vegas to play a full schedule in the summer will hope to collect the accolade, and ideally a couple of bracelets along the way. The award has been collected by some stellar […]

During the Main Event each year, the poker world is introduced to the latest members of the Poker Hall of Fame. Chosen by votes shared between the surviving members of the Hall of Fame and a panel of journalists, the Hall of Fame celebrates those who have made a serious contribution to the game, either […]