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JapanK Poker Profile: Net Worth, Earnings & Stats (2026)
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Verbruggen Claims Titan Stack High Roller as Main Event Continues at GOP Manila
Tom Verbruggen wins the GOP Manila Titan Stack High Roller for $45,100, while Viet An Nguyen commands the Main Event lead.
Asia’s Poker Revolution – Streams on the Felt: The Ultimate Guide to Asian Gambling Series
Discover the ultimate guide to Asian gambling series and shows. From Korean Asian casino dramas to intense Japanese gambling anime, explore high-stakes TV.
Stake Poker August Madness – $8 Buy-In, $80,000 GTD
Stake Poker August Madness runs Sunday 30 August, 17:00 UTC. An $8 buy-in, $80,000 guaranteed and a bounty on every player. Here is how to enter.
Park Dominates Main Event Flight B Alongside Seven Side Event Winners at GOP Manila
GOP Manila Day 5: Seunghee Lee leads Main Event Flight B while seven side event champions claim trophies, led by Todd Hansen.
Jason Wheeler Wins PokerStars Open Barcelona Main Event for €731,000
Jason Wheeler wins the PokerStars Open Barcelona Main Event for €731,000, his career-best score, plus other updates from the festival so far.
Derecho Wins Super High Roller, Thompson Takes Titan Stack as Main Event Kicks Off at GOP Manila
Emmanuel Derecho wins the SHR, Gary Thompson takes the Titan Stack, and John Costiniano leads as the GOP Manila Main Event begins.
Everything You Need to Know about Jeju Poker Festival 2026
Jeju Poker Festival 2026 brings RDPT and KPC Poker together for 15 days at LES A, headlined by the KRW 1.8b Red Dragon Plus Championship.
High Stakes Poker Returns Aug 25-31 Sponsored By CoinPoker
High Stakes Poker streams live on PokerGO Aug 25-31, presented by CoinPoker. See who's confirmed, how to watch, and claim your CoinPoker bonus.
The Cronus Structure Explained: Why Gods Of Poker Closes Registration So Early
Gods of Poker's Lloyd Fontillas explains the Cronus Structure, it's impact on the Main Event, and why GOP closes registration after just two levels.
The Ultimate Guide to Late Registration in Poker Tournaments: Strategy, Math, and ICM Benefits
Master late registration in poker tournaments. Discover how ICM equity boosts, shallow stack strategy, and max late regging can dramatically increase your ROI.
Wild Michigan Poker Room Fight: Dealer Slams Player
A crazy Michigan poker room fight broke out when a poker dealer and a player argued over the blinds. Read about this shocking altercation!
PS Championship IV Taipei 2026: Cherkashin Wins Super HR
Andrei Cherkashin won the Super High Roller for $20,995 (~$20,975) at PS Championship IV Taipei 2026, alongside several side event winners.
Kosasih Claims First Gauntlet as Mondalo Takes Down Opening Event at GOP Manila
Bonifacio Mondalo wins the GOP Manila Opening Event, Fendy Kosasih claims Demigods Challenge gauntlet, plus Martijn Gerrits' third trophy.
WPT Cambodia Day 11: Adit Kumar Leads Championship Day 1C
WPT Cambodia 2026 Day 11: Adit Kumar leads Championship Flight 1C as Dakota Anderson takes down the Early Bird Megastack.
ACR Poker Venom 2026: 4 Flights Left, $15M GTD
Four ACR Poker Venom 2026 flights left before Aug 30. 650+ free seats still unclaimed, $500K top bounty untouched. Full schedule and code SMPBONUS inside.
A Homecoming for Fontillas: Founder Reflects as Gerrits Takes Two on GOP Manila Day 1
Gerrits claims two trophies as GOP Manila opens, plus Edenata's Single Day HR win and founder Lloyd Fontillas on bringing GOP home to Manila
Quads Poker Championship Wraps Up Another Successful Series in Hanoi
Full series recap of the Quads Poker Championship (QPC) Autumn 2026 edition. Highlights and biggest winners now available.
Poker Dealer Arrested for Sparking 131-Acre California Wildfire
A California wildfire poker dealer is accused of arson in the 131-acre Sorrento fire. Discover the latest details on the arrest and the casino worker.
Is There Really Poker in China? Inside the Country’s Growing Tournament Scene
Is there really poker in China? Discover how CPG uses online qualification and organised competition to grow the country’s tournament scene.
The Comeback is On: Aussie Millions Poker Championship Returns in April 2027
Crown Melbourne confirms the return of the Aussie Millions Poker Championship from April 8-24, 2027. Read the latest details on the festival.
Asia’s Poker Revolution – Cinema on the Felt: The Ultimate Guide to Asian Gambling Movies
Discover the ultimate guide to Asian gambling movies. From Hong Kong classics to intense Korean casino thrillers, explore high-stakes cinema on the felt.
WPT Cambodia Day 8: Kishimoto Wins Mystery Bounty, Park Claims Third Trophy as Championship Event Begins Today
WPT Cambodia Passport Day 8: Kaoru Kishimoto wins the Mystery Bounty, Hyunkyou Park claims his third trophy, and Championship Event begins.
WPT Seoul Satellites: Win a $1,500 Package From $1.10
Three $1,500 WPT Seoul packages guaranteed every Sunday. Here is the full WPT Seoul satellites paths - and the hotel catch only 30 winners avoid
The Road to $500K Begins: WPT Cambodia Championship Event Starts Tomorrow
The WPT Cambodia 2026 Championship Event starts tomorrow at NagaWorld with a $500K guarantee and a $10,400 World Championship seat.
Wild West Gambling: Poker, Faro and the Rise of Cheating
Wild West Gambling: Discover how Faro ruled the saloons, why frontier towns bet on everything, and how card cheating became a profession out West.
The Doctor Is In: Kyle Smith Wins Big
See how family doctor Kyle Smith conquered the Potomac Summer Poker Open Main Event, taking home $136,054 after an intense final table showdown.
WPT Cambodia Day 6: Juwon Kim Wins Survivor 4K Bounty
Kim wins the Survivor 4K Bounty HR 30 Sec at WPT Cambodia 2026 alongside winners Przemyslaw Szemelowski and Perumal Ramanathan.
QPC Autumn 2026: Tom Verbruggen Takes Down QPC Cup as Main Event Gets Underway
QPC Autumn 2026 update: Tom Verbruggen wins the QPC Cup for VND 2.1 billion as the VND 20 billion Main Event begins at Quads Poker Club.
WPT Cambodia Day 5: Ron Hoffman Wins 8 Max Survivor 1.25K Bounty
Hoffman won the 8 Max Survivor 1.25K Bounty at WPT Cambodia 2026 alongside side event winners at NagaWorld.
Festival Recap: K Poker Cup King Poker Cup July Series
2026 July K Poker Cup stats recap: $28.98M prize pool, Bryn Kenney’s $1.95M win, full festival comparison on Somuchpoker.
Massive $3.3 Billion South Korea Illegal Gambling Ring Busted
Police recently dismantled a massive $3.3 billion South Korea illegal gambling ring. Learn how this criminal network operated and who was arrested.
Poker in Pop Culture – Kakegurui and Poker: Why the Bet Series Appeals to Poker Fans
Discover why Kakegurui and Netflix's Bet appeal to poker fans through bluffing, psychology, risk-taking, and the strategic mind games that define both worlds.
Chang Hwan Lee Flies High With KRW 200M APT Incheon High Roller Victory
Chang Hwan "Jack" Lee turns the Day 1 chip lead into a KRW 199.87 million APT Incheon High Roller victory after defeating Jun Li heads-up.
APPT Korea 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the Return to Incheon
APPT Korea is making a stop from Sept 3-14 at Paradise City Incheon, headlined by a KRW 1 Billion guaranteed Main Event.
WPT Cambodia Day 4: Chon Fong Takes Down Championship Warm Up
Chon Fong takes down the Championship Warm Up at WPT Cambodia 2026 alongside side event winners at NagaWorld.
Stephen Pang Wins Record APT Incheon Main Event for KRW 411M
Stephen Pang survives a wild heads-up battle to win the record 1,393-entry APT Incheon Main Event and KRW 411.18 million after an ICM deal.
WPT Cambodia Day 3: Dakota Anderson Leads Marathon Day 1A of Championship Warm Up
Dakota Anderson bags 761,000 to lead 15 survivors as WPT Cambodia's Championship Warm Up begins, plus four Day 3 trophies at NagaWorld.
ACR Poker Vault Rush – Claim a Free Weekly key
Claim a free ACR Poker Vault Rush key every week, complete challenges and crack the Vault.
The Unbelievable True Story Behind Don Nelson’s Home Poker Games
Read insights about the wild story behind the Don Nelson poker game, where the late NBA coach and celebrities kept playing after a player passed away.
PS Championship IV Taipei 2026 Set to Return to CTP Asia Poker Arena Next Week
PS Championship IV Taipei 2026 returns Aug 19–31 to CTP Asia Poker Arena with a 15M TWD GTD Main Event and packed festival schedule.
World Poker Tour Season 25 Kicks Off in Phnom Penh with Return to NagaWorld for WPT Cambodia Championship
WPT Cambodia Championship launches in Phnom Penh at NagaWorld from Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2027, featuring $1.5M in guaranteed prizes.
Shinichiro Kano Leads Final 47 as APT Incheon Records Continue to Fall
Shinichiro Kano leads the final 47 in the record APT Incheon Main Event, while the Zodiac Classic draws 403 entries and Yingjie Chen wins.
Different Journeys, Same Destination: O’Neill and Park at NagaWorld
Micheal O’Neill and Hyunkyou Park share their paths to WPT success and why NagaWorld at Cambodia remains their favorite poker stop in Asia.
Cyprus Poker: How the Island Became an International Poker Destination
How Cyprus became a top live poker destination: WPT Cyprus, WSOP Circuit, Merit Poker festivals & the rise of the Cyprus poker scene.
Kunal Patni Wins QPC Autumn 2026 Super High Roller
India's Kunal Patni defeated Nicolas Godard heads-up in Hanoi to capture the QPC Autumn 2026 Super High Roller title and VND 1.278 billion.
WPT Cambodia Opens at NagaWorld With Three Trophies Awarded and SuperStack Down to 10
WPT Cambodia returns to NagaWorld with three trophies awarded on Day 1, while 10 players remain in contention for the SuperStack title.
The Winning Hand: Why High-Stakes Gamblers Make Great Investors
Discover the top investing lessons from poker to help you master risk, read bluffs, and maximize your venture capital returns at the table.
The Wait is Almost Over: GOP Manila 2026 Kicks Off Soon
GOP Manila 2026 kicks off soon with 82 events, PHP 60M in guarantees, and a PHP 30M Main Event. Schedule, key highlights, and what to expect.
The $152.5 Million PokerStars Founder Yacht Hits the Market
Get an exclusive look at the PokerStars founder yacht, Synthesis. Mark Scheinberg is selling his stunning $152.5M mega-yacht. Read the full details here!
Kunlei Xie Wins APT Incheon High Roller Ultra Stack as Main Event Tops 1K
Kunlei Xie wins the APT Incheon High Roller Ultra Stack for KRW 179.6 million as the Main Event grows to 1,177 entries.
Triton Poker Series: The Rise of High-Stakes Poker – Part 2
See how the Triton Poker Series reshaped high-stakes poker - Jeju's record fields, Triton ONE, and next-gen broadcasting.
QQPK Road to ZSOP Main Event – Exclusive $30 Satellite
QQPK Road to ZSOP Main Event. Qualify online for the ZSOP Main Event. QQPK's $30 satellite sends you to a live Taipei final table.
Bao Qiang Ho Wins KPC Final Coronation for USD 608K; Punsri Claims Single Day High Roller Title
Bao Qiang Ho wins the KPC Final Coronation for USD 608,600, while Punnat Punsri closes the Jeju festival with a USD 262,640 High Roller victory.
Mike Takayama Wins Biggest APPT Manila Main Event Ever for PHP 15.5M
Mike Takayama defeated Florencio Campomanes to win the record 1,413-entry APPT Manila Main Event and PHP 15.53 million at Okada Manila.
Shawn Lee Leads Main Event as Jeremy Chan Breaks Curse on APT Incheon Day 4
APT Incheon 2026 Day 4 saw Shawn Lee take the Main Event lead, Jeremy Chan win KRW 236 million and Daniel Smiljkovic top the Ultra Stack
CoinPoker GOPC 2026: $50M Guaranteed Poker Series
CoinPoker's GOPC Championship runs Aug 23-Sep 28 with a $50M guarantee, 700+ events and $350K added value. See the full schedule and how to join.
Heads-Up Curse Broken as Jeremy Chan Wins KRW 236M at APT Incheon
Jeremy Chan ended five consecutive heads-up defeats by beating Michel Molenaar to win the APT Incheon Super High Roller and KRW 236 million.
Macau Casino Revenue Ready for a Big Comeback After the World Cup
With the 2026 football World Cup over, Macau casino revenue is expected to surge. Learn why high rollers are returning and driving Macau GGR up.
Poker in Pop Culture – Reality Poker TV Shows
Discover the best poker TV shows, from High Stakes Poker to Poker After Dark. Relive the poker boom and the unforgettable moments that captivated millions.
Thailand’s Pakorn Duangtrakan Solves Mystery as Main Event Kicks Off at APT Incheon
APT Incheon 2026 Day 3 sees Pakorn Duangtrakan win the Mystery Bounty, Akamatsu lead Flight A and Reoma Ogawa top the Super High Roller.
Ye Wang Completes Heads-Up Comeback to Win King’s Main Event for USD 587K
Ye Wang completes a heads-up comeback to win the 180-entry King’s Main Event in Jeju for USD 587,200 from a USD 2.527 million prize pool.
APPT Manila 2026 Main Event Sets Records With 1,413 Entries, PHP 97.6M (~USD 1.6M) Prize Pool; Joungsun Kim Leads 269 Survivors
APPT Manila 2026 Main Event sets records with 1,413 entries and PHP 97.6M (~USD 1.6M) prize pool. Joungsun Kim leads 269 Day 2 survivors.
Ye Wang Leads King’s Main Event Final 9; Ren Lin Wins NLH/PLO Mix
Ye Wang leads the King’s Main Event final nine chasing USD 587,200, while Tony Ren Lin wins the USD 10,000 NLH/PLO Mix for USD 134,540.
Tomoya Tsubouchi Wins KRW 78M as APT Incheon Records Keep Falling
APT Incheon 2026 Day 2 sees Tomoya Tsubouchi win KRW 78 million, Alex Ip lead an 868-entry Mystery Bounty and two players claim second titles.
Seunghyuk Jung Completes Stunning Comeback to Capture APPT Super High Roller for PHP 4.2M
Seunghyuk Jung stages a huge comeback to defeat Yukishige Doi and capture the APPT Super High Roller for PHP 4.2M at APPT Manila 2026.
Tien Loon Ling and Ryan Plant Claim Major King Poker Cup Titles
Tien Loon Ling wins the KPC Royal Ascent for USD 273,380, while Ryan Plant claims the Crown Hunt title and USD 160,000 in Jeju.
APT Incheon 2026 Opens With Record Korea National Cup
APT Incheon 2026 begins with a record 709-entry Korea National Cup as Ivan Govorov leads and eight champions collect opening-day trophies.
Everything Players Need to Know About WPT Australia 2026
Plan your WPT Australia 2026 trip with details on all 36 events, satellites, festival awards, hotel rates and tournament entry rules in Sydney.
From Nine Big Blinds to Champion: Asaki Tanaka Captures First Major Title at APPT Manila 2026
Asaki Tanaka captured his first major title at APPT Manila 2026, winning the APPT Open, PHP 4.8M, and the trophy after a one-hand heads-up.
ACR Poker Venom Vault: Free Keys & $2,650 Seats
Get a free key at the ACR Poker Venom Vault. Every key wins, with $2,650 Venom seats up for grabs. Join before Aug 30.
Irish Poker Open Debuts in Sydney with AUD 1.85M Guaranteed
The Irish Poker Open Sydney 2026 is set to bring one of poker's most iconic brands to Australia from August 31 to September 14.
Triton Poker Series: The Rise of High-Stakes Poker – Part 1
Discover the story of the Triton Poker Series - from its Asian roots to the world's top high-stakes brand, record buy-ins, and elite players.
CoinPoker 3-Bet Club Membership – Win a Free Month
The CoinPoker 3-Bet Club membership launches Aug 17. Earn up to 15% weekly rewards on top of CoinRewards - join the waitlist for a free first month.
Stake 9th Birthday Poker Special – $90,000 GTD
Enter the Stake 9th Birthday Poker Special on Aug 8: $90,000 GTD, $9 buy-in, $5 bounty on every player.
Jumalon and Saaskilahti Set for Heads-Up in WSOP Main Event
Five eliminations and a trapped Greg Mueller later, Jumalon and Saaskilahti are set to battle heads-up for the WSOP Main Event title.
The Craziest Value in Poker: Breaking Down the $129K WPT Global Overlay
Did you hear about the massive $129K WPT Global overlay? Discover the wild Saturday Crazy Overdrive tournament and the upcoming WPT Asia Series value.
Former MLBB Star Billy ‘Z4pnu’ Alfonoso Lands Career-Best Poker Victory as APPT Open Reaches Day 2
Former MLBB star Billy "Z4pnu" Alfonso earns the biggest cash at APPT Manila 2026 as APPT Open Day 2 begins and Harry Halim stays unbeaten.
APT is Back! APT Incheon 2026 with KRW 4 Billion (~USD 2.7 Million) Guaranteed
The APT Incheon 2026 runs August 7 to 16 at the tournament tables of the palatial Paradise City Casino Resort in Incheon, South Korea
TMT20: Chun Liang Kuo Wins Crown Main Event For TWD 4.5M as Festival Concludes
Chun Liang Kuo wins TMT20's Crown Main Event for TWD 4,500,000, closing out the festival's landmark 20th edition after 27 days.
Yuhan Liu Completes Incredible Comeback to Win KPC Main Event
Yuhan Liu completes a remarkable comeback to win the 1,692-entry KPC Main Event in Jeju for KRW 224.25 million, worth around USD 153,495.
Kim Giboum Captures the PokerStars Red Dragon Trophy for a Career-Best $74,000 at APPT Manila 2026
Kim Giboum tops a wild final table to win the PokerStars Red Dragon for PHP 4,550,000 (~USD 74,005) at APPT Manila 2026.
Jason Koon Enters the Poker Hall of Fame as the Sole 2026 Inductee
2026 Poker Hall of Fame welcomes Jason Koon as its sole inductee. Discover how his WSOP bracelets and high-stakes poker success cemented his legendary legacy.
BCPoker Desktop Client Is Live for Mac and Windows
BCPoker desktop client is live for Mac and Windows, with 4-table multi-tabling, full customization, and the same account tools mobile players already use.
Daniel Neilson Wins Sovereign 50K for Career-Best $1M
Daniel Neilson wins the KPC Sovereign 50K for a career-best $1.006 million after defeating Sean Ooi from a 73-entry field in Jeju.
Phil Galfond Reviews the New Garrett Adelstein Book
Phil Galfond reviews the new Garrett Adelstein book, Beneath the Cards. Discover what it really takes to win in high-stakes poker and overcome big challenges.
Poker in Pop Culture: The Best Gambling TV Shows Every Poker Fan Should Watch
Discover the best gambling TV shows featuring poker, casinos, and high-stakes drama. Explore the most entertaining fictional series every poker fan should watch.
TMT20 Day 25: Ruki Nishibata Bags Crown Main Event Chip Lead as Field Completes
Ruki Nishibata takes the overall chip lead as TMT20's Crown Main Event field completes at 1,635 entries, with Day 2 live today.
PokerStars Red Dragon Smashes Guarantee as APPT Manila 2026 Day 2 Begins; Manlapaz and Aggarwal Win Side Events
PokerStars Red Dragon reaches 579 entries at APPT Manila 2026. Chulwoo Park leads Day 2 while Manlapaz and Aggarwal win side events.
Jeju Poker Festival 2026 Begins With KRW 50M Red Dragon Annual Appreciation Event
Jeju Poker Festival 2026 runs from October 28 to November 11, opening with a KRW 50 million Red Dragon Annual Appreciation Event.
You Xuan Luo Goes Back-to-Back with Poker Queen Win on TMT20 Day 24
You Xuan Luo backs up her Apex High Roller win with the TMT20 Poker Queen title, headlining Day 24 as the festival nears its final weekend.
Maurice Hawkins Dominates Summer 2026 Despite Bankruptcy Struggles
Check out the latest Maurice Hawkins poker results as he earns $844K in summer 2026 while handling a high-profile Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
Chris Moneymaker Bubble Call at the 2026 WSOP Main Event -Exclusive ACR Poker Interview
Chris Moneymaker breaks down his J-9 bubble call vs Vargas's aces at the 2026 WSOP Main Event in an exclusive ACR Poker interview. The full hand and lessons.
2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table: The Shot Clock is Officially Removed
WSOP announced a very recent update about the 2026 World Series of Poker! The 2026 WSOP Main Event final table drops the shot clock rule.
Virgin Sportsbook Robbery: Employee Steals $28K and Returns to Work the Next Day
Read the unbelievable story of the Virgin sportsbook robbery, where a William Hill casino employee stole $28,000 and returned to work the very next day!
Bryn Kenney Wins KPC $100K Charity High Roller for $1.95M
Bryn Kenney wins the KPC King’s Charity Super High Roller for $1.954 million after 71 entries created a massive $6.674 million prize pool.
GGPoker August Giveaway 2026 – $18M in Rewards Across Every Format
GGPoker August Giveaway with $18M up for grabs: $7.5M daily leaderboards, $5M WSOP Online, $3M GG Signature and a $200K PLO Series.
Renato Villanueva Jr. Wins Okada Kickoff for PHP 820,184 at APPT Manila 2026
Renato Villanueva Jr. defeats Kohei Takami to win the Okada Kickoff for PHP 820,184, while Joris Michl claims his second APPT Manila 2026 title.
Jesse Lonis In Charge as Tom Dwan and Bryn Kenney Chase Into King’s Charity SHR Final Table With $1.95m Up Top
Jesse Lonis leads Tom Dwan and Elton Tsang into the USD 6.67M King’s Charity Super High Roller final, with USD 1.954M awaiting the winner.
Adin Ross Net Worth: Real Earnings, Kick Equity, and the $100M Myth
How much is Adin Ross net worth in 2026? Real estimates, his Kick equity, Rainbet gambling deals, cars, the Breaking Bad house, and why he's not worth $100M.
Tony Ren Lin Leads Dwan, Tsang, Kenney and Tang in $100K King’s Charity High Roller
Tony Ren Lin leads Elton Tsang, Tom Dwan, Bryn Kenney and Danny Tang after Day 1 of the $100K King’s Charity Super High Roller in Jeju.
