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Bryan Huang and PokerStars part ways
Bryan Huang made the surprise announcement on the 31st December that he would be leaving team PokerStars with immediate effect. Although Huang is still chasing his first major title, he has had several scores in the upper five-figure or six-figure range. These cashes have helped elevate him to the number one spot on Singapore’s all-time […]
01/01/2017
2016: Annus horribilis for Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu?
We all know the feeling of waking up in the first few days of January and seeing a fresh opportunity before us. Each new year seems like a clean slate and a chance to push our game and bankroll to the next level, but not all years can be great ones even for the best […]
12/30/2016
Wei Guo Liang wins Tencent Poker Tour (TPT) Main Event for 2M RMB
Tencent, owners of WeChat and QQ Messenger App, recently held its Tencent Poker Tour (TPT) 2016 and it proved to be a huge success. A total of 482 entries participated in the Main Event, most of whom qualified through satellites in the online mobile platform, Tencent Poker. The total guaranteed prize pool was 10,000,000 RMB […]
12/29/2016
Andres Korn triumphs in first ever WPT National Thailand
The very first WPT National Thailand held from Dec. 22-28, 2016 at Holiday Palace Resort in Poipet, Cambodia, has recently ended. The number of entries totaled 57 players. Organizers attribute the turnout to the fact that the event happened during Christmas time when most people spend time with their families; and with the unfamiliarity to […]
12/29/2016
Online briefs: Busy January on 888Poker and PokerStars, Lower rake for MGN’s Jackpot Sngs
TCOOP on Pokerstars to start the year 2017 It is once again the time of year for PokerStars’ Turbo Championship of Online Poker (TCOOP) which will run from January 18 to 29, 2017. The schedules of the 65 events have been announced but the guarantees for each individual event will be posted on the platform […]
12/28/2016
Who are the most consistent ITM finishers in Asia?
What makes a poker player a good one? Some people will put great importance to a player’s total career earnings – The greater the earning the better the player. Others will rely on GPI rankings. But a significant factor to judge whether a player is a good one is the amount he or she has […]
12/27/2016
Asia’s 10 Greatest Player Achievements of 2016
Another booming year of poker has passed with many players rising to the top of the Asian live tournament scene. While there were many who lifted trophies and made headlines, these are our pick for the top 10 greatest Asian player achievements of 2016. An incredible year for Korea’s Soojo Kim Back in January, Korean […]
12/25/2016
Exclusive Freeroll on Betfair: €100 prize pool, No deposit needed
For those that love to get their hands on free money, the €100 Somuchpoker freeroll on Betfair is the opportunity of the week, with no requirement to make a deposit before registering. Next freeroll: December 25th on Betfair – 3PM WET REGISTER – What can I win: 100 Euros to be shared between a relatively small number of players […]
12/24/2016
Super XL Series Calendar
Date & Time Event Buy in (Thu) 19.1 19:00 GMT Event #1 $100,000 Super XL – Opening Event $109 19:00 GMT Event #2 $15,000 Super XL – Mini Opening Event $12 21:00 GMT Event #3 $20,000 Super XL – Turbo Opening Event $55 (Fri) 20.1 19:00 GMT Event #4 $20,000 Super XL – Twins Royal […]
11/28/2016
APL Shanghai suspended to address legal problems with local authorities
APL Shanghai suspended due to legal problems. Stay updated with Somuchpoker's coverage of this developing story.
11/24/2016
Triton SHR Main Event: Presenting the Final Nine players
Discover the final nine players of the Triton SHR Main Event at Solaire Resort, Manila, after an intense competition.
11/05/2016
Isaac Haxton Leaves PokerStars
Isaac Haxton leaves PokerStars, impacting the online poker landscape. Discover the latest updates and implications for players.
01/04/2016
Vietnam Opens its Doors to the Asian Poker Tour
Discover the excitement as Vietnam hosts the Asian Poker Tour, marking a significant milestone for the country's poker scene.
05/06/2015
The Grand Ho Tram Strip will host the first major poker tournament in Vietnam
Experience the Grand Ho Tram Strip APT tournament, starting May 6, 2015. Join the excitement at this historic event!
02/27/2015