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Mm Poker Profile: Net Worth, Earnings & Stats (2026)
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Colby Covington’s Journey: MMA Fighter to Poker Tables
Colby Covington WSOP action heats up! The MMA star battles in a $25K Pot Limit Omaha High Roller, talks Real American Freestyle, and UFC history.
Team Event and Creator Program Open for RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026
Red Dragon opens applications for the Team Event and Creator Program at RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026. View full schedule and player guide.
WePoker Sponsors KRW 150,000,000 Top Bounty at RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty
WePoker will sponsor the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty at RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026, adding a KRW 150,000,000 top bounty.
Win an $800 WPT Global Trip to the Summer Polish Poker Cup
Win a free $800 WPT Global package - two Summer Polish Poker Cup entries at Banco Casino, Slovakia, plus hotel. Satellites open to all, weekly Poland freerolls.
Noah Dummett Net Worth, Life & Shuffle.com Story
Noah Dummett net worth and life. From FTX trader to Shuffle.com founder running a $2B-a-month crypto casino. Full 2026 profile inside.
RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026 Launches Giveaway Alongside Full Schedule
RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026 has launched a new giveaway campaign alongside the release of its full 92-event festival schedule.
WSOP Survival Guide: Tips & Tricks for a Vegas Summer
Get ready for the tables with our ultimate WSOP survival guide. Learn how to handle the Vegas summer heat, stay hydrated, and master your tournament routine!
RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026 Set for July With KRW 1.8 Billion Main Event
RDPT PLUS Jeju Summer 2026 runs July 8–19 at Les A Casino with 92 events, a KRW 1.8B Main Event, and new Early Bird packages.
Manila Megastack 24: A Community-Driven Festival of Records and Results
A look back at the Manila Megastack 24 series. Read about Marvin Cerbito's Main Event win, plus all the insights from the side events and stats.
Dong Hyun “Tommy” Kim Wins Maiden Win Win Poker Opening Event
Dong Hyun “Tommy” Kim topped a 1,344-entry field to win the TWD 5,000 Opening Event at the newly opened Win Win Poker Club Taipei.
Alec Torelli: Why Community is Your Secret Weapon in 2026
High-stakes pro Alec Torelli reveals why community and mental discipline are the ultimate keys to poker success. Read his top tips here!
EPT Prague Open High Roller: Sho Homma Scores Career-Best €454,385
Finnish and Japanese players score big at EPT Prague 2025 as Sho Homma and Kai Lehto dominate major side events.
TDA + WPF Summit Brazil Unites Over 200 Industry Leaders in Sao Paulo
Over 200 poker leaders gathered in Sao Paulo for the TDA + WPF Summit Brazil to advance tournament standards and collaboration.
WPF + TDA Summit: 200+ Global Leaders Ignite Poker Excellence in Brazil
The TDA + WPF Summit (Dec 1, 2025, São Paulo) unites Latin America's top poker professionals. Align on 2024 TDA Rules & best practices. Essential for TDs!
Betting on Safety: Justin Hammer’s Ultimate Guide on Poker Shuffles
Justin Hammer is breaking down rumors and giving clear advice on how players can choose the safest poker shuffle options.
World City Poker: New Home For Taiwan’s Small Stakes Community
SMP sat down with WCP X CTGA co-owner of World City Poker Wesley Chen, for an exclusive interview to talk about how the idea began, the vision behind the venue, and the community it aims to serve.
TDA Continental Summit 2025: Asia Joins Global Conversation on Poker Standards
The inaugural WPF + TDA Continental Summit: Asia Edition, held on July 21, 2025 at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, marked a milestone moment for poker across the region. More than just a forum for standardizing rules, the summit sparked a lively and insightful discussion that reflected just how far Asian poker has come and where it’s headed next.
Recommended Hotels For WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition
From July 30 to August 5, 2025, the World Poker Tour's - WPT Prime Thailand Exhibition will be held in grand fashion at the UOB LIVE venue on the 5th floor of
Poker Powerhouses Unite: WPF, TDA, and APSA Launch Landmark Summit to Elevate Poker in Asia
On July 21st, a monumental step for Asian poker will take place in Taiwan with the rapidly growing destination playing host to The Poker TDA + WPF Continental Summit: Asia Edition at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei.
Xixiang Luo Wins First Asian WSOP Gold Bracelet of the 2025 Summer Series
Two time WSOP gold bracelet champion Xixiang Luo clasps a career third bracelet at the PLO Bomb Pot Double Board, becoming the first Asian to win at the 2025 WSOP.
World Series of Poker Announces Key Dates for 2025 Summer Series in Las Vegas
On December 18, the World Series of Poker officially confirmed what everybody had known already. For the fourth consecutive year, the annual live poker spectacle in Sin City will be hosted at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas right on the Las Vegas Strip.
Manila Megastack 20: Jonald Garcia Commands 77 Main Event Day 2 Qualifiers; Raymundo Gomez Wins Megastack Turbo
The last two flights of the PokerStars LIVE Manila Megastack 20 concluded at the world class Okada Manila in the Philippines and driving his stack to the top
APPT Cambodia: Itsuki Homma Wins NagaWorld Kick Off; Hieu Ngo Among Side Winners
On just the second day of poker action at the third annual APPT Cambodia, four new champions claimed PokerStars spades, leaving the awards mantle even lighter. Held from November 15 to 25 at the world-class NagaWorld Integrated Resorts in Phnom Penh
APT Manila 2024: William Teoh holds commanding lead over APT Super High Roller; Youngje Ahn, and Philipp Zukernik amongst biggest winners
Three days in, and the action at the City of Dreams Manila, Philippines, continues to be at a high with the thrilling APT Manila 2024 games drawing in all the
Taiwan’s Hottest Poker Event This Summer- WPT Prime Taiwan
Get ready for the most anticipated poker event in Taiwan this summer—WPT Prime Taiwan! Taking place from August 6th to 19th at the prestigious Asia Poker Arena – CTP Poker Club in Taipei City, this exciting tournament will feature a total prize pool of over TWD 52 million, with the Main Event boasting a guaranteed […]
Mammoth Turnout At Taiwan Millions Tournament Amasses $1.5M Prize Pool
The 16th edition of the Taiwan Millions Tournament is set to be the most memorable yet, with players flocking to the Asia Poker Arena and creating the largest and richest turnout in history. What began with just 311 entries back in 2017 has now ballooned to a jaw-dropping 6,953 entries a mere seven years later. […]
2024 WSOP Latest Winners: Dario Sammartino Finally Wins Bracelet; Shota Nakanishi Near Win, Sean Ragozzini Goes Deep
The 2024 World Series of Poker has completed a month of games at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas with two-thirds of the coveted gold bracelets now claimed. Among them were Dario Sammartino who snapped the 12 year hunt, Elie Nakache at the 10K PLO Championship, Frank Funaro at the swingy 10K Super Turbo Bounty, Frank […]
Red Dragon Poker Tour turns up the heat this summer in Jeju, South Korea with a KRW 1.68 Billion (~USD 1.2M) guaranteed Championship Event
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, […]
Complete Guide to Las Vegas Summer Ladies Events
Getting more women to the tables has become a major focus for many poker operators over the last few years. Ladies events have become a key way to make this happen, allowing women to play with other women and learn the game in a less-stressful environment. Many also enjoy the camaraderie of exclusively playing with […]
Chase Cup 2024: Chase Cokaliong towers over Main Event final nine; Lemmor Patulot takes down Mystery Bounty
The inaugural Chase Cup currently running at Poker8 Cebu, Philippines is one day away from crowning its first Main Event champion after six grueling days on the felt. With five starting flights on schedule, the smashing Main Event drew in a total of 495 entries with 64 players cutting a piece of the PH₱ 8,162,000 […]
Guide to Las Vegas 2024 Summer Poker Tournament Series
Las Vegas is a poker player’s paradise each summer. Along with the plentiful World Series of Poker tournament action at the Horseshoe and Paris, numerous casinos get in on the tournament action with poker rooms across the city with something for every interest and bankroll. Summer Poker Events in Las Vegas With so many […]
Days Away from the Vietnam Poker League Summer Series Hanoi 2024; Everything You Need To Know
Over the past couple of years, Vietnam’s capital city Hanoi has cemented its status as the nation’s poker epicenter with events – both local and international – held nearly every month. The next event is just around the corner. In less than a week is one of the hottest local brands to emerge this year, […]
Warm Up Festival on WPT Global Imminent With $2.5 Million in Guarantees
Not only the temperatures in South East Asia but also the action at the online poker tables is heating up. Leading online operator WPT Global has ramped up the promotions further and proudly presents the $2.5M GTD Warm Up Festival, which is taking place in a few days from now from April 19 to 28, […]
Manila Megastack 17: Emmanuel Derecho clinches Mystery Bounty title for PHP 497,972 (~USD 8,990); Wai Chiu Cheng, Kunlong Yu, and Hai Shien Tan win side events
The Manila Megastack 17 festivities at PokerStars’ hub in Okada Manila, Philippines has reached its halfway mark with 17 spade trophies already lifted from the recently concluded events. The series’ fifth day saw Australia’s Emmanuel Derecho top the multi day Mystery Bounty event with local pro Christopher Mateo bagging the biggest bounty up for grabs. […]
Online News: Pokerstars’ WCOOP 2023 boasts $80M in guarantees; WSOP Online on Natural8 – GGNet underway; $50M in prizes to be won at WPN’s OSSXL; PokerBros’ DSOP End of Summer Series
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Pokerstars’ WCOOP 2023 boasts $80M in guarantees Online tournament grinders are up for a very busy autumn season with a ton of exciting festivals hitting the screens beginning this September. Online poker giant […]
Taiwan Millions Tournament and Asian Poker Tour conclude record breaking summer festivals
Last weekend, two festivals in the Asian region sizzled with record breaking results. In Taipei City, the homegrown Taiwan Millions Tournament drew an enormous Main Event field and in Da Nang, the Asian Poker Tour wrapped up its richest Vietnam series. Here are the highlights. Taiwan Millions Tournament 14 – sponsored by Natural8 The […]
APPT Manila to crown Kick-Off champion; Rommel Angeles leads; APPT National PHP 5M gtd starts today; Xu Qiang wins NLH Freezeout
The Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) enters its third day of games at Okada Manila in the heart of Manila, Philippines. The highly revered annual festival commenced on July 27 and will run through August 6 featuring 33 trophy events and PHP 30,000,000 in guarantees. To date, three players have already captured iconic PokerStars […]
[Interview] WPT commentator Tony Dunst shares insights on poker commentary
In this exclusive interview, Somuchpoker sat down with renowned figure in the world of poker, Tony Dunst, who shared his insights on livestream commentary. He is a WPT commentator, co-host for WPT TV shows, and an ambassador for WPT Global. SMP: What do you think the general audience goes for, coaching experience or entertainment with […]
Experience the Ultimate Poker Showdown: The WSOP Summer Circuit is Back!
The highly anticipated World Series of Poker (WSOP) Summer Circuit is back, bringing you 18 Circuit Rings and an astounding $100,000,000 in guaranteed prizes. Mark your calendars from 2nd to 31st July, as this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss! With an array of events and tournaments lined up as well as buy-ins […]
Online News: GGPoker’s Road to London; Chico Poker Network kicks off $150K GTD Summer Micro Tournament Series; Daily Cosmic Spins Leaderboard on CoinPoker; €500K GTD Micro Madness on iPoker Network
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. GGPoker’s Road to London promotion While all eyes are on the live festivities happening in Las Vegas this summer, leading network GGPoker is keeping tabs on what’s next with its latest Road to […]
Journey to APT Summer Series Hanoi Vietnam 2023 with Natural8’s 10 guaranteed seats!
After a successful stop at Taipei, the Asian Poker Tour as sponsored by Natural8 has announced its next stop to be Hanoi, Vietnam! The APT Summer Series Hanoi Vietnam 2023 is set to be held at the Grand Loyal Poker Club at the Grand Vista Hotel from 26th May to 4th June. You can […]
World Poker Tour® Heading to Jeju, South Korea for Summer Festival Including Alpha8™ for One Drop™ Event
WPT Press Release The World Poker Tour® has a added another amazing international stop this summer as WPT® Korea will take over the Jeju Shinhwa World this July. The schedule includes a ₩3,400,000 (~$2,550 US) Main Event, and a ₩17,000,000 (~$127,350 US) Alpha8™ for One Drop™ event. “Hosting the World Poker Tour gives u another […]
Hanoi Super Series: Đinh Đức Linh wins the Megastack, takes command of POS race; Teddy Pham and Kyungjin Lee win trophies
With the Main Event underway, at the side games, another three players walked away proud owners of inaugural Hanoi Super Series trophies. The biggest winner of the batch was Megastack champion Đinh Đức Linh. Linh has now taken command of the HSS Player of the Series race. Joining him on the pedestal were Roller […]
Online News: PokerStars’ WCOOP 2022 set for September; iPoker and WPT Global host respective Summer Festivals; Chico Network’s Poker Mystery Series 2.0 underway
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. PokerStars’ WCOOP 2022 set for September Online giant PokerStars has finally unveiled the dates for its biggest annual poker festival, the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) happening this 2022. The awaited series […]
Online News: PokerBROS closes DSOP with 200K GTD Championship; Partypoker expands cashback program; Coinpoker’s Stardust Frenzy Summer Series; Micro Tournament Series at Chico Network
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. PokerBROS closes DSOP with 200K GTD Championship Social poker applications have held its own rightful place across the online poker scene with its accessibility and convenience an excellent perk for many recreational players. […]
India contingent storms WPT Prime Vietnam; Aditya Sushant, Florent Benlloch, Prommin Talordpong, Minh Nguyen, Thanh Hoang win trophies; POF udate
Another packed house at the launch of WPT Prime in Hanoi, Vietnam as it marked the start of series highlight Main Event. There to officially welcome in the players were World Poker Tour and Crown Poker Club teams, WPT Live Events Specialist Danny McDonagh, and club owner Bui Duc Tu. Adding to the room’s […]
World Series of Poker reveals this summer’s 88-bracelet lineup
The news everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived! The 53rd World Series of Poker event schedule has been released with 88 bracelets up for grabs across fifty-one action packed days. The industry’s most prestigious annual festival is expected to be bigger than previous as it returns to its usual summer schedule, running […]
2021 WSOP Winter Circuit Online: Ole Schemion, Tommi Lankinen, Andrey Nikonorov, Yulian Bogdanov, Silvio Costa, “Futti18” win circuit rings
As the 2021 calendar year came to a close, the World Series of Poker Winter Circuit Online awarded another six new ring winners. The latest champions were German bracelet holder Ole Schemion, Finland’s Tommi “wnbgambb” Lankinen, Bulgaria’s Yulian “Ector” Bogdanov, Portugal’s Silvio “valterzao” Costa, Russia’s Andrey “Mr-Doberman” Nikonorov, and Poland’s “Futti18”. Also earning praise was […]
2021 WSOP Winter Circuit Online: India’s Aniket Waghmare, China’s Wei Guo Liang, and Italy’s Dario Sammartino among the first six ring winners
Shortly after completing live events in the USA and Europe, the World Series of Poker kicked off another lucrative festival, the 2021 WSOP Winter Circuit Online, currently underway at online platform Natural8 on the GG Network. The series boasts a massive US$ 100 Million in guaranteed prize pools, 18 Circuit Rings, and a 1 Million […]
Alex Lynskey wins Star Gold Coast Summer Series Monster Main Event; Mina Gerges and Anthony Cierco with multiple cashes; other festival results included
The much awaited Star Gold Coast Summer Series in Queensland, Australia came and went with nine events attracting a substantial 1,637 entries and A$ 869,156 (~US$ 620,250) in combined prize pools. Emerging as the most envied was one of Australia’s top pro players, Alexander Lynskey, who championed the Monster Main Event. Other strong performers were […]
2021 WSOP bracelet winners: Brian Hastings, Denis Strebkov, Chad Himmelspach, Paulo Joanello, Aleksejs Ponakovs, Yuliyan Kolev
Now that the Main Event excitement has cooled we jump back to the other events where four players have secured bracelets on the live stage and two at online platform WSOP.com. The latest champions were Brian Hastings for his fifth career gold strap, Denis Strebkov for his second, and one each for Chad Himmelspach, Paulo […]
2021 WSOP: Spotlight on Shaun Deeb, Ben Yu, Ka Kwan Lau, Steve Yea, Abhinav Iyer, Nicholas Julia, Robert McMillan, Doyle Brunson, Sammy Farha
The 52nd World Series of Poker has provided plenty of thrilling stories as players continue to pursue the coveted bracelets. The past two days witnessed golden performances by four players. Shaun Deeb banked seven figures and his fifth career bracelet, Ben Yu captured his fourth, Nicholas Julia and Robert McMillan each locked up their first. […]
2021 WSOP in high gear: Seven bracelets awarded; Brian Rast captures fifth bracelet; Freddy Bonyadi lands gold #4, Tommy Le wins second 10K PLO title
Celebrations in the air as another seven players seized gold bracelets at the 52nd annual World Series of Poker. The newly minted were Brian Rast for his fifth career bracelet, Farzad “Freddy” Bonyadi for bracelet number four, Tommy Le for his second $10K Pot Limit Omaha title, and first-time winners, Anthony Denove, Alexandre Reard, Gershon […]
Aussie Briefs: Star Poker Gold Coast announces Summer Series, Star Sydney reopens without poker, Stacked Poker Championship set for a later date
In this column, we give you the latest and most interesting poker industry news from Australia’s recovering live scene. Star Poker Gold Coast announces Summer Series With postponed events here and there, Star Poker Gold Coast is getting ready to host the newest event to hit the felt this year. Its Summer Series due to […]
Online News: Partypoker’s McLaren F1 promotion, internal HUD to come; ACR brings $5M Venom PKO; WPN offers satellite WSOP packages; PokerStars launches community forum
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Partypoker’s McLaren F1 Card Rush promotion, hints of internal HUD to come A promotion unlike any other, partypoker has partnered with the Formula 1 Team McLaren Racing to bring its players a unique […]
2021 WSOP Online [International]: Eduardo Rodrigues delivers double KO for first career gold; Dario Sammartino runner up, Soojo Kim 3rd place
The hunt for the twentieth series bracelet ended in a stunning double elimination. Brazil’s Eduardo Cappellaro “Ghazbaran” Rodrigues denied Italian pro Giuseppe Dario Sammartino and South Korean pro Soo Jo “choleeek89” Kim to capture the dream WSOP title and gold bracelet. Also running well was Natural8 player Karolis “Internecik” Sereika who reached back to back […]
People News: WSOP rules regarding Covid raises questions among players; Matt ‘ADZ’ Marafioti committed suicide; Former NBA player Burks charged for illegal home games; Poker Pro Locker faces jail time
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. WSOP rules regarding Covid raises questions among players Hosting a live festival where each event attracts hundreds of entrants is especially difficult given today’s current health crisis. The annual World Series of Poker scheduled for this […]
Going back to Vegas this summer? What to expect as live poker returns to the scene
With the world’s entertainment capital already running at full capacity, it’s only a matter of time until we see the full-fledged crowd back in Las Vegas’ doors. Since its economy reopened, tourism rates across Nevada have recorded a surge in visitors, with numbers expected to continue increasing as summer arrives. The anticipation remains high as […]
Online News: Connecticut legalizes online poker; Bodog Poker hosts $4.5m PKO series; Natural8 unveils Smart HUD update; Germany players restricted; PokerStars India runs summer series
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Connecticut joins six other states to offer regulated online gaming As the month of May ended, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont took the final step in passing the awaited House Bill 6451 into law […]
Somuchpoker Talks: Joe Stapleton about online poker commentary
Joe Stapleton has been on top of the poker commentator list for many years. Often a polarizing character, he is known for his sometimes below the belt jokes on air and very much so below the belt humour as a stand-up comedian. In this interview we talk about his thoughts on online poker commentary and […]
WPTDeepStacks Hanoi: Main Event Day 1A results; Super High Roller draws 51 entries; Tommy Ngo flips and wins the Short Deck
Day 6 at the inaugural WPTDeepStacks Hanoi was the start of the series headliner Main Event with VNđ 4 billion (~US$ 173,500) guaranteed in tow. 19 players found their way to the felt with 3 re-entering for a total of 22 entries. After 15 rounds of scheduled play, only five players remained. They will have […]
Metro Manila poker rooms close again as community goes into a second lockdown
Live poker for the once budding poker hub in Asia has reached a complete downfall since the global health crisis broke out earlier in 2020. Prior to the pandemic, Metro Manila, Philippines was a popular pitstop for major poker brands having hosted several successful festivals year after year. Non-essential businesses which included the gaming sector […]
Aussie Briefs: Local John Bogdanovski scoops up 2021 Poker Palace Summer Championships title; WPT League Sydney finds new home in St. Johns Park
Live poker in Australia is alive and recovering well as compared to the rest of the world who are still seeing the drastic effects brought about by the current global health situation. Back to back great value tournaments are lined up on schedule and targeted mainly for local players as major operators begin to resume […]
Dario Sammartino’s Life: Net Worth, Biggest Profits, Losses and Private Life
Dario Sammartino is an Italian professional poker player. He was born on April 5th, 1987 in Naples, Italy.
Sammy Farha’s Life: Biggest Profits, Losses, Private Life & Net Worth
Ihsan “Sammy” Farha is a Lebanese-born American professional poker player. He was born in 1959 in Beirut, Lebanon.
Negreanu ends WSOP summer series with a miss; Next on schedule: HU challenge against Doug Polk
While many poker fans were closely cheering for GGPoker ambassador Daniel Negreanu to claim his seventh World Series of Poker bracelet, the long-time poker icon unfortunately ended the summer festival with a miss. Unable to break his seven-year bracelet drought, Negreanu is left with no choice but to stick with his six-bracelet standing until […]
2020 WSOP Online – Natural8: Nicolo Molinelli “Paquitooo” wins gold at the Spin the Wheel $1,050 Bounty NLHE 6-Handed; G7COMMANDER crushes the $10K High Roller
On Day 47 of the 2020 World Series of Poker Online , Italy’s Nicolo Molinelli “Paquitooo” outlasted the 1,925 head hunters of the WSOP #81: $ 1,050 Bounty
Negreanu’s crazy summer: HU Battle vs Polk, WSOP scores and Twitch ban
Negreanu lost his cool on a WSOP live stream just this Monday after a chat commenter insulted his wife in which he replied with a tirade of curses. This week has been a crazy time for the “Michael Jordan of poker” as he responds to the backlash of his latest episode bringing several fans tuned […]
Interview: Getting to know APL tournament director Jimmy Chun
The ongoing pandemic has hit the live poker scene extremely hard, halting operations and cancelling majority of the events lined up for the year. In an interview with Asia Poker League (APL) tournament director, Jimmy Chun shares with its readers the obstacles the tour has been experiencing given the situation. He also highlights the upcoming […]
WSOP Online, WPT Online Championships, Stadium Series : It’s going to be a great Online Summer
In many places of the world people are still not supposed to have large gatherings, but everyone’s fatigued and want to leave their homes. The northern half of the world is having the start of a beautiful summer and you don’t want to sit inside when it’s warm and the sun is shining. Most poker […]
Off Topic: DNegs – lean & mean; Post-Corona Joey; Gilmartin’s Wedding and Quarantine; Patrick Leonard warns community; Slowrollin’ Team Pros
In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Daniel Negreanu – lean & mean Daniel ‘KidPoker’ Negreanu is arguably the most famous poker player in the world and he knows how to stay in everybody’s minds. Last week the 45-year-old vegan posted a picture […]
Natural8-WSOPC: schimmelgodx ships the MAIN EVENT for $1.2M; rubbherducky, waransan, Goblue also seize circuit rings; Isaac Haxton wins the $25K HR
On May 3rd, the World Series of Poker kicked off what promised to be the richest online event in history. 29 days of games, 18 circuit gold rings, and a staggering $ 100 million on the plate with all the action taking place at GG Network Natural8. Five days ago, the enormous guarantee was cracked. From […]
Negreanu, Kitai, Ensan, Kanit, Blum and More: The Poker Community Talks About Covid-19’s Impact on Their Lives
The poker community, like the rest of the world, has not been spared the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis. The gaming industry has been hit hard by casino closings and the stopping of live tournaments, which has meant a sudden halt to their activities and plans for many players. On the other hand, if live poker is […]
Natural8-WSOPC: Jisssses & PabloPotatoe ship $5K HR; fkbedtime & Ellen Degenerate command leader boards; Ring Event #6 up next
Day 9 of the WSOP Super Circuit Online Series didn’t offer up any gold rings however it continued to pay out some hefty prizes. The day’s biggest winners were Jisssses and PabloPotatoe. Just as impressive were Natural8 leader board race leaders such as fkbedtime (DACH) and EllenDegenerate (SEA). Out of the 18 coveted WSOP gold […]
APL Main Event Da Nang: 33 players bag up with Dao Minh Phu in high command
The inaugural Asia Poker League Da Nang resumed today at Risemount Premier Resort with 133 players back in action at the Main Event. By the end of six rounds, the field trimmed down to only 33 players led by Vietnam’s own Dao Minh Phu with a commanding 1,123,000. Phu was the only player to stack […]
Macau gaming revenue continues to plummet
Macau casino industry growth once seemed unstoppable, with high rollers flocking to its casinos on a weekly basis. These latest pictures show the past calendar year has been gloomier. This week saw Macau announce the latest of six revenue drops in the last ten months which indicate that Macau’s allure as a gambling hub is […]
Manila Megastack 13: Henrik Tollefsen among early winners; Rommel Angeles wins Kickoff
Hosted at Okada Manila, the Manila Megastack is one of PokerStars’ most recognisable series in Philippines, offering hundreds of thousands of dollars across its 24 tournaments. These tournaments take place in Manila between September 27th and October 6th, with the opening 5 events having already seen a winner crowned. Event 2 – ₱12,000 Kickoff (₱3,000,000 GTD) […]
Adelson’s Venetian infuriates the poker community with guarantee grab
Sheldon Adelson has a colourful history of angering poker players, most notably with his campaigning for online poker to be quashed in the US. His casino, the Venetian, has now fuelled that fire with its latest tournament offering – Lucky Shot Poker Series. Lucky Shot Poker Series and Drawing With a catchy name and an […]
Interview with WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Dario Sammartino
A few weeks ago, Dario Sammartino finished runner-up of the WSOP Main Event pocketing $6M in the process. Our reporter Gaelle Jaudon had the chance to talk with him about this incredible performance. Somuchpoker: First, congratulations on the nice suit you wore at the final table. It was a really classic Italian style, and I think it’s […]
Pros calling each other out over unpaid debts: Will the poker community ever be clean?
The poker world’s progression from shady pursuit into respected, regulated sport is something that would benefit all players. The game has certainly come a long way in recent years, but the link between poker and gambling debt clings to its reputation like rusting manacles, leaving a stain upon the game we know and love. If […]
Hot summer on Natural8: $300K in giveaways and a new Bubble protection
This August, Natural8 has released a new, industry first feature for tournaments — Bubble Protection for Early Birds, alongside another Rush & Cash promotion — $100,000 Drop Race. There is also a $200,000 giveaway for Omaha players. Below are the details. $100K Rush and Cash Giveaway Natural8 is offering another Rush & Cash promotion with $100,000 […]
The top five Australian performances this summer
When it comes to poker, Australia can often be seen punching above its weight. Not content with a regular great summer in terms of bracelets, with Australian Robert Campbell being the only man to bag two; Australia then had a great run in the Main Event too, with two Australians still in contention during the […]
WSOP 2019 Main Event: Hossein Ensan is crowned World Champion; Dario Sammartino Runner-Up
Day 1A of this event now feels a very long time ago. It was in fact a full two weeks ago that this huge event got underway, before going on to become the second largest field in WSOP Main Event history at 8,569 entries. Last night, the journey came to an end with Hossein Ensan […]
WSOP 2019: 9 players left in the Main Event; Big chip lead for Ensan as Sammartino survives
10 days of tournament play in 2019 WSOP Main Event have all boiled down to this. The end of day 7 brought with it, an unrecognisable list of chip counts as the former leaders fell away and a new leader emerged from the pack to march into a commanding chiplead. We now have a strong […]
Vegas poker alternatives to the WSOP this summer
Every summer for many years now, Vegas becomes the world’s poker mecca. Players do not just come to play the World Series of Poker events at the Rio themselves, they also flog to about half a dozen other poker rooms to battle it out on the felt. Somuchpoker.com provides you with a concise overview of the […]
Metro Card Club Summer Event P3 Million Guaranteed begins tomorrow
If you are in Asia, most especially in the Philippines, the place to be for the next 11 days is the Metro Card Club. Most commonly known by the locals as the Metro, the standalone card room is the largest and most popular poker room in the country with over 30 tables. Due to their […]
April fools the poker community
As serious as poker can be, when April 1st comes around we often get surprised by the creativity of the April Fools jokes in the poker community. 2019 was no different. Here are some highlights of this year’s April 1st. Blom’s Bankroll Management course on Upswing Poker Poker’s biggest troll Doug Polk had a field […]
WPT Vietnam Main Event Day 2 closes with 14 remaining; Malaysia’s Jin Yong in command
WPT Vietnam is just one day away from awarding its newest Main Event champion! What started as 686 entries over the course of three starting days, today’s Day 2 saw 170 players return to Pro Poker Club, each one battling to survive the scheduled 11 rounds. In the end, only 14 secured their spot into […]
APL HCMC: Main Event Day 1B ends with Norbert Koh in command
The APL Ho Chi Minh City Road Series Vol.3 concluded another Main Event starting day at Pro Poker Club with 22 players out of the 88 total entries surviving the 14 scheduled rounds. Navigating his way to the top with a dominating 209,200 stack is a player we know all too well in the live Asian […]
Allen Kessler : Interview with one of the most outspoken players in the poker community
Grumpy, hard to please and always ready to defend his opinions at any cost, Allen Kessler is not someone you can ignore. Gaëlle Jaudon had the opportunity to meet the American during his visit to Rozvadov. After all these years on the circuit, “The Chainsaw” still has the same obsession in mind: To finally win a […]
Guo Dong on the pessimism and resignation of Chinese poker community
Last May, Somuchpoker ran a story on the ban of online Texas Hold’em apps in China. Since then, the general state of poker in the country seems to have gotten bleaker. At the currently ongoing WPT Korea, we had a chance to chat with one of China’s top live tournament players, Guo Dong. Dong was […]
Not all about the WSOP for players; Vincent Kwun Li tops record field of Wynn Summer Classic
Every year poker players worldwide flock to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas each one eager to compete and hopefully triumph at the grandest stage of all. With the series now approaching its midway mark, players have already flooded sin city however their attentions aren’t just focused on the WSOP. Running simultaneous are […]
Pinoy Briefs: Joseph Sia wins the Metro Summer Event; Martin Gonzales loses big and wins big
The Metro Card Club, the largest poker room in the Philippines, was buzzing with action on April 11 – 16 with local players flooding in for the second big festival of the year, the Metro Summer Event 3M Guaranteed. Each year, the Metro hosts a variety of these guaranteed events accompanied by very affordable entry […]
Daniel Negreanu unveils action-packed summer schedule featuring over $2M in Buy-Ins
The time of year is almost upon us. Las Vegas will be flooded with optimistic poker players in a little over six weeks, each hunting for an elusive WSOP bracelet. Among them will be fan favourite Daniel Negreanu, who has been seeking his seventh bracelet since 2013. $1.4M WSOP Negreanu has now posted his schedule […]
The Ultimate Poker Schedule: Plan your Vegas summer with ease
Going to Vegas during the World Series of Poker but don’t have enough money to play the big events? No problem. Anyone who has been to Vegas at the height of the poker season knows there are many more value tournaments to be played than just the WSOP at the RIO Hotel and Casino. Luckily […]
Pinoy Briefs: Rommel Angeles wins Metro 2M, PokerStars Super Series begins, APL Online Qualifiers on Pokamaax, and APT Philippines with 10M in guaranteed prizes
The Philippines continues to be one of the most enjoyable destinations for poker players around the region with the country host to a large number of festivals year-round. For the month of February, players have their calendars nearly blacked out with three events scheduled and more on the way in March. One event has already […]
Poker Mindset: The 3 most common manifestations of Tilt
In this second video for our community, Steffen will address the three most common manifestations of tilt. More: Poker Mindset: What is Tilt? Steffen is a Mental Game Coach and a Counseling Psychologist. His passion for the mental game of poker started during his own active career as a poker player. He now helps poker players achieve their […]
High Profile members of the Chinese poker community arrested
Chinese poker community buzzing with news of restaurant arrests Several key members of the Chinese poker community were arrested on June 20th while playing poker in a restaurant in Beijing, as China once again showed that the authorities will swiftly clamp down on any live cash games taking place in the country. The reports first surfaced […]
Manila Resorts World attack: The Asian poker community in shock
Resorts World Manila targeted in fatal attack The Asian poker world has been left in a state of shock after Resorts World Manila, one of the prime poker destinations in Asia was struck by a gunman, who set tables ablaze and killed 38 people in the process. The gunman was seen on CCTV walking around […]
Your Summer in Vegas: The ultimate tournament schedule
Every year, starting this May, the poker world starts a great migration. Players from all around the world fly to Las Vegas to play poker for 3 months of non-stop action. The World Series of Poker is of course the main focus of a lot of players, but countless competitions will take place in Las Vegas during the […]
