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Game of Gold: A Fusion of Poker Mastery and Reality TV Drama Unfolds!
If you thought the first few episodes of GGPoker’s brand new Game of Gold were exhilarating, brace yourself for an even more captivating ride as the poker series continues to unfold. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill poker series – it’s a dynamic, heart-pounding experience that thrusts the 16 players into a thrilling mix of poker formats, […]
11/24/2023
USOP Danang Main Event VN₫ 15 Billion guaranteed kicks off! – November 23 to 27, 2023
After six days of pre-games, the season finale of U Series of Poker opens with the Main Event featuring a whopping VN₫ 15,000,000,000 (~$622,150) guarantee! This is the largest guarantee ever put forth by any brand in Danang Buy in is VN₫ 25,000,000 (~$1,057). Action takes place at Furama Resort in the gorgeous coastal destination […]
11/23/2023
USOP Danang Day 4 recap: Romain Bier wins second trophy; Thomas Ward, Sergei Iablokov, Alen Bakovic, Lee Koangho
Another six trophies were snatched up at the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP) taking place at Furama Resort in Danang, Vietnam. The newly minted were Jae Wook Shin, Thomas Ward, Sergei Iablokov, Alen Bakovic, Lee Koangho, and Romain Bier who became the first player to win trophies in this series. Here are the […]
11/21/2023
USOP Danang Mini Main Event sets new record of 935 entries and ₫7.25 Billion (~$330.9K) prize pool
The U Series of Poker season finale witnessed yet another blockbuster event as players flocked to Furama Resort for the Mini Main Event. Taking place in the gorgeous coastal town Danang in Vietnam, Day 1A attracted 267 entries, Day 1B saw a massive 366 entries, and Day 1C added another 302 entries. This cumulative total […]
11/21/2023
USOP Danang Day 3 recap: Robert Kiss ships Mystery Millions; Do Anh Tai, Daniel Tighe, Romain Bier, Yixuan Don win trophies
The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale concluded another day of exciting poker action resulting in six more trophies leaving the awards table. The festival has been ongoing at Furama Resort located in the gorgeous coastal destination Danang, Vietnam. Games kicked off on November 17 and will run until November 27. Here are the […]
11/20/2023
Asian Poker Festival enters the live arena with competitive spirit – Royal Poker Club, December 7 to 13, 2023
Stepping into the limelight, Chinese brand, Asian Poker Festival (APF), debuts at the Royal Poker Club in Hanoi, Vietnam from December 7 to 13, 2023. Like many brands that have emerged within the past two years, APF comes out determined and competitive. The upcoming games guarantees VN₫ 27 Billion (~$1.1 Million), highlighted by the Main Event […]
11/20/2023
Jaewook ‘Justin’ Shin clinches the record-breaking USOP Superstar Challenge for ₫3.96 Billion (~$163.5K)
After an intense ten hour race, South Korea’s Jaewook “Justin” Shin emerged as champion in the fiercely contested USOP Danang Superstar Challenge. He eliminated the last five players, defeating Vietnam ace Nguyen Quang Huy at heads up. Shin’s efforts over the two-day event earned him a live tournament career-best VN₫ 3,967,000,000 (~$163.5K). In a brief post-victory […]
11/20/2023
USOP Danang Day 2 recap: Tobias Bui, Nguyen Hoang Nam, Qiu Quan, Tanja Vujanic, Kim Wooseok lift trophies; Mystery Bounty amasses VN₫ 5.48BN prize pool
The U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale completed its second day of games at Furama Resort Danang with five more players proudly claiming trophies. In the Mystery Millions event, the last two flights significantly boosted the prize pool to a guarantee-crushing VN₫ 5.38 Billion. Check out the exciting stories below. USOP Danang stands as […]
11/19/2023
Taiwan’s Eric Tsai finishes strong in 2023 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event; Hokyiu Lee, Wing Po Liu, and Santhosh Suvarna bag gold
The annual World Series of Poker Europe returned to King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic last October 25th through November 15 for three weeks of immense poker action. A total of 15 bracelet events were awarded with several Asian runners bagging gold and making multiple final table appearances in the games. Taiwan’s Eric Tsai […]
11/19/2023
APL returns to international stage starting with Manila, Philippines in one week – November 27 to December 3 at 2Ace Poker Manila
Only a week away until the revival of Ace Poker League (APL) in the Philippines. Formerly known as Asia Poker League, APL Manila marks a significant return for the South Korean-based brand. Following the global health crisis, APL suspended all events outside of South Korea, where it played a pivotal role in fostering the poker […]
11/19/2023
First time winners dominate USOP Danang opening day; Yu-Chung Chang wins first HR trophy; Bjorn Vuilliomenet bags Mystery Day 1A
[Vietnamese Translation] U Series of Poker (USOP) made landfall in Da Nang, Vietnam and with it came a thunder of players eager for an early start at the grand finale celebration. Games kicked off on November 17 at Furama Resort Danang with seven events on tap. Sizable fields were seen across the board, and after a […]
11/18/2023
Super High Roller events ready to stir up USOP Danang
As U Series of Poker (USOP) Danang enters its third day at Furama Resort Danang in Vietnam, excitement is way up for the brand’s premier High Roller events to come. These tournaments are the most sought-after as they consistently deliver intense competition and substantial payouts. Two events, in particular, will stand out – Superstar Challenge […]
11/18/2023
Cards in the air, USOP Danang unveiled! – Furama Resort, November 17 to 27
[Vietnamese Translation] Welcome to the grandest live poker festival ever to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam, the season finale of U Series of Poker (USOP)! Making its debut in this gorgeous coastal destination, USOP Danang features 53 trophies and a lucrative VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. All the action takes place beachside […]
11/17/2023
Mike Sexton Champions Cup coming to Asia! WPT Cambodia – January 17 to 30, 2024 at NagaWorld Phnom Penh
Just two months away from the historic launch of World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia, the first ever Main Tour in Southeast Asia! For those just hearing of the exciting news, what this means is, the world famous Mike Sexton Champions Cup will be making its way to the region for the first time. Formerly called […]
11/17/2023
GGPoker lifts the curtain on Game of Gold reality series
Reigning as the leading network in the world of online poker, GGPoker continues to extend its presence across the community, this time with a refreshing take on a combination of high stakes poker and reality TV. Together with Poker After Dark, the new poker series, Game of Gold debuted on GGPoker’s Youtube channel, GGPokerTV last […]
11/14/2023
Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP) announces APT Warm Up Series – November 22 to 28 in Hanoi, Vietnam
In just two week’s time, doors will storm open for what is expected to be the boldest event ever seen in Vietnam’s capital city, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Hanoi Billions 2023! In partnership with Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP), the festival boasts a jaw dropping VN₫ 60 Billion (~$2.5 Million) in guarantees and a jam-packed roster […]
11/14/2023
Days away from USOP’s grand beachside finale – November 17 to 27 in Danang, Vietnam
The highly awaited U Series of Poker (USOP) season finale is just days away from kicking off in Vietnam! This must-attend event boasts the biggest and most rewarding USOP festival to date with 53 trophies up for grabs and VN₫ 50 Billion (~$2 Million) in guarantees. Adding to the allure is the choice of location […]
11/13/2023
Chinese brand Asian Poker Festival debuts in Vietnam feat. VN₫ 27 Billion in guarantees – December 7 to 13 at Royal Poker Club
Action-packed December coming up in Hanoi, Vietnam as Chinese brand Asian Poker Festival (APF) makes its debut at the Royal Poker Club. Since the official announcement late last month, curiosity has been growing as APF will be the first Chinese brand to host a full-fledged festival in the capital city. Players can expect a […]
11/12/2023
World Poker Tour returns to Tokyo, Japan featuring ¥100,000,000 (~$663K) guarantee – November 23 to 26
The World Poker Poker is gearing up for an electrifying poker event set against the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo, Japan. Running from November 23 to 26 is WPT Japan 2023 featuring a significant ¥100,000,000 (~$663,275) guarantee. This will be the brand’s fifth event in the country since 2017. Adding more thrill is the confirmation of […]
11/11/2023
[Interview] Getting to know actor Arden Cho
In July 2023, American actor Arden Cho was spotted at WPT Korea in Jeju Island. Somuchpoker got a chance to interview Cho on her poker hobby. Somuchpoker: How long have you been playing poker and what got you started? Arden Cho: I’ve been playing off and on for the last 15 years. I started playing […]
11/09/2023