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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, […]
King’s Resort, Home of the World Series of Poker Europe, Changes Ownership
On June 12, 2024, German online poker news portal Hochgepokert.com reported that Leon Tsoukernik, majority owner of the King’s Resort in Rozvadov, sold his shares and will be stepping out of the casino industry for the time being. The breaking news was since also shared by reputable German site Pokerfirma.com as well. Included in the […]
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 […]
WPT Launches New WPT Global Passport Dollars Campaign With Weekly Online Qualifiers
Leading online poker operator WPT Global has enhanced the ongoing promotions and added even further options for players from all over the world to attend the brand’s major live and online tournaments. Not only can the new currency be used for different tournaments, but to enable friends and family to take part in the events […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Ace Poker League stages APL Online Series on Natural8 in June
Korean live poker operator Ace Poker League (APL) has once again teamed up with Asia’s leading online poker site Natural8 to host its third online edition. APL Online Series takes place from June 8 to 30, 2024 to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in the virtual arena with ¥200 Million (~USD $27.6M) in guaranteed prize pools. […]
2024 WSOP: United States Continue to Dominate; Australia Enters the Fray
The first week of the 2024 World Series of Poker has been completed and nearly one dozen players have lifted the highly sought-after gold bracelet for the winner shots. Several players from Asia have come close to victory these past few days, but the wait for a first winner during the summer camp continues. Let’s […]
China Poker Games gears up for 12th annual CPG Championship this August
This year has been particularly challenging for poker organizers in China with government crackdowns resulting in the cancellation of many anticipated events. However, one brand that has managed to endure is China Poker Games (CPG). Emerging in 2013, CPG has since become the largest and most popular brand in the country. Each year, the premier […]
WPT Global Launches Daily Spins Leaderboards With $15,000 in Weekly Prizes
One of the largest online series may have just concluded with the Spring Festival, but leading online poker operator WPT Global continues to ramp up the efforts to provide additional value across the board. The Global Spins Daily Leaderboard promotion officially kicks off on June 9, 2024, and will continue to be available until thew […]
Metro Walk To A Million ₱5M Guaranteed Full Schedule Released
More poker action taking place in the Philippines this month with the Metro Card Club having recently released the full schedule for its upcoming Metro Walk To A Million (MWAM) festival. Kicking off on June 17, 2024 with a two-day MWAM Pre-Event, the MWAM headliner gets underway on June 19, 2024 and runs until […]
WPT Global Spring Festival Concludes With More than $8 Million in Prize Money Awarded
From May 5 to 26, 2024, rising online operator WPT Global hosted the Spring Festival with more than $7 million in guaranteed prize pools. There was something available for everybody’s budget throughout a total of 315 events. When the final river card was dealt on the global online poker platform, the operator confirmed 129,629 […]
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
Japan’s Kento Chogo ships the richest PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series Main Event for PHP 3.6 Million (~USD 62K)
The record breaking PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series 20 Main Event festivities has come to a close with Japan’s Kento Chogo reigning as the tour’s newest champion. Chogo outlasted the 1,277 entry field and banked the lion’s share of the PHP 21,800,944 (~USD 372,525) pot following four grueling days on the felt. An impressive […]
Final 9 players of the record breaking Manila Super Series Main Event
The record breaking PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series Main Event is just one day away from crowning its richest champion in the history of the series with the Final 9 players established. Kicking off on May 29 2024 at Okada Manila in the Philippine metropolis, the 20th edition set new heights with 1,277 entries across […]
2024 World Series of Poker underway, first bracelet winners crowned
The 2024 World Series of Poker is officially underway at the Horseshoe and Paris Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Some of the highly sought-after gold bracelets have already been awarded while other headline tournaments have kicked off with big numbers. Let’s have a look at who started well into the annual summer camp of […]
