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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 […]

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,

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Targeted for its local audience, the 20th edition of PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series currently running at Okada Manila, Philippines, surpassed all expectations with a record breaking Main Event remaining front and center. A total of four flights ran throughout the past three days and collectively racked up a staggering 1,277 entries, obliterating the […]

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The 20th Edition of PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series concluded another Main Event flight at premier resort Okada Manila in Manila, Philippines and once again it was an action-packed day. The second of four entry heats drew a larger 330 entry field for a combined 558 entries. This sent the prize pool soaring just inches away from the […]

With the Asian live poker scene in turmoil amid four international events being canceled within the last couple of weeks in Vietnam and Macau, the next few months promise to provide a lot of action for players from near and far. One of the most anticipated festivals on the horizon is the WPT Cambodia Passport […]

The newest circuit to step out into the international poker scene, Red Dragon Poker Tour is gearing up to make a splash this summer with a full fledged series to kick off its debut. The RDPT Jeju series to be held at the luxurious Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World from July 26 – August 4, […]

The 20th Edition of PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series got off to a roaring start at premier resort Okada Manila in Manila, Philippines. With a guarantee of PHP 10 Million (~USD 171,180) on the table, it was action-packed from the get-go with the opening flight attracting 228 entries. This impressive turnout was more than 2.5 […]

Leading online poker operator WPT Global has made three changes to the line-up of brand ambassadors. Popular vlogger and meet-up game inventor Andrew Neeme concluded his partnership with the brand after two years while Canadian Twitch streamer Patrick “Egption” Tardif has joined. Furthermore, fellow Canadian Xuan Liu has signed a contract extension and will continue […]

After five days of pre-games the 20th edition of PokerStars LIVE Manila Super Series opens its doors today, May 29, 2024, with the much awaited PHP 10 Million (~USD 171,180) guaranteed Main Event. All the action takes place at Okada Manila in Manila, Philippines. Make sure to check the Player Guide for all the info. […]

Arguably the most popular poker pro right now, Daniel Negreanu earned his stripes in the industry through years and years of hard work and dedication to his

PokerStars LIVE’s hub at Okada Manila, Philippines once again is seeing its halls fill up with hundreds of players, all vying for a chance to claim the iconic spade trophy across this week’s lineup. The 20th edition of local favorite Manila Super Series is in full swing with action continuously on the run through Sunday, […]

Looking to be an unseemly trend across the regional poker scene, another anticipated festival won’t see light this summer with the World Poker Tour having recently announced the cancellation of its WPT Macau Main Tour stop. In an official announcement released just yesterday, WPT revealed that its June festivities at Wynn Palace Cotai will […]

The Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association aka CTP Club has upped the bar on its popular homegrown Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) with the upcoming Season 16 Main Event boasting a jaw-dropping USD $1 Milllon guaranteed prize pool.  While this figure may seem ambitious, the beloved tournament’s ever-growing turnout along with CTP’s relentless drive suggest otherwise. […]

Throughout the entire Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, the attendance numbers have been steady and produced decent figures without breaking any Triton records at the Maestral Resort in Budva. That almost changed in none other than the $125,000 Main Event, which attracted a staggering 171 entries. It was the second-largest Triton Poker […]

From July 24 to 29, 2024, a new live poker series will debut in the Kingdom of Cambodia as the Won Poker Cup enters the scene in an up and coming destination for live poker in Southeast Asia. The location for the new live poker event is the five-star Won Majestic Hotel in the coastal city […]