Ren Poker Profile: Net Worth, Earnings & Stats (2026)
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Lappin & O’Kearney Leave WPT Global Over Tony Ren Lin Scandal
David Lappin and Dara O’Kearney cut ties with WPT Global following the signing of Ren Lin. Read why the duo took a stand for poker integrity.
Tony “Ren” Lin – New Poker Ambassador for WPT Global in 2026
Tony "Ren" Lin has been signed as the new poker ambassador for WPT Global. Learn about his $16 million career, and why WPT Global believes in second chances.
KPC x LPT Jeju Festival 2026 Underway as Ren Lin Final Tables High Roller
The KPC x LPT Jeju Festival 2026 begins at LES A Casino as Yixian Chen leads Jeju Opening Day 1A and the first High Roller crowns a winner.
Ren Lin Returns to WSOP After GGPoker GGMillion$ Ban
From an indefinite ban to a 7-week comeback! Read about Ren Lin’s return to the WSOP and GGPoker’s latest crackdown on GGMillion$ cheating.
USOP Strengthens Its Hand with Saul Liu as President, Asia Pacific (USOP)
With Saul Liu at the helm, USOP is set to accelerate its growth and establish itself as a premier global poker brand.
From Frozen Yogurt to High Rollers: Tony ‘Ren’ Lin’s Earnings, Net Worth, and Tournament Results
From Frozen Yogurt to High Rollers: Tony Ren Lin’s Earnings, Net Worth, and Tournament Results - 3rd on China All Time Money List
CPG Championship Strengthens Hold As Asia’s Biggest, Attracts 4,211 Entries
Although the typhoon cast its shadow, the 13th CPG Championship Finals, taking place at Sanya, Hainan Island, still came close to breaking its all-time
From the Ground Up: The Ongoing Journey of Rene Mar David
Interview with Philippine poker player Rene Mar David aka Revo who first envisioned road to stardom at the billiards table.
WPT Global $8,000 4-Week Freeroll Frenzy – Win Big Playing Online Poker in India
Online poker in India just got more exciting! The WPT Global $8,000 4-Week Freeroll Frenzy offers Indian poker players a chance to win real money every Sunday.
Alluxi Group’s Lawrence Ho, the Man Behind Laos’ Poker Breakthrough
Catching up with Lawrence Ho, President of Alluxi Group, the man behind Laos’ poker breakthrough in the regional circuit.
CTP Club’s Landmark Victory Strengthens Live Poker In Taiwan
The Chinese Texas Hold'em Poker Association aka CTP Club has secured a major victory for poker in Taiwan as the Supreme Court rules in favor of the organization.
Emanuel Florendo Wins Maiden Title At Manila Super Series 21 Main Event
The 21st edition of the Manila Super Series has concluded at Okada Manila, Philippines with games running from February 1 to 9, 2025. As one of the most
Manila Megastack 20: Hajduk Remigiusz Tops Main Event A; Florencio Campomanes Lands Second HR Win
After a handful of nonstop pokr action, the Manila Megastack 20 reached its highlight tournament with the Main Event under the spotlight on December 4, 2024. Scheduled to run for five days, the ₱20 Million guarantee attracted 57 runners to Day 1A with 9 players advancing to ITM.
Dominick French Hits All-Time #1 Flaghunter Record: ‘It wasn’t my goal, it just happened’
Across this season's WPT Korea games, Dominick French overcame the challenge of his career, having secured his 52nd flag to become the #1 Flaghunter of
Jeju Poker Festival 2024: Junjie Ren Towers Over WPT Main Event Day 2 List; Four More Emerge Victorious
Tension across Landing Casino, Jeju Shinhwa World has transformed the main floor into a fierce battleground over the past four days, with Jeju Poker
Largest APT Manila Main Event down to 48 players, Renji Mao stacks atop; Alex Keating’s run hot continues with lead in Zodiac Classic
With three days left on schedule, tension at the APT Manila 2024 festivities at the City of Dreams, Manila, continues to run high with its historic 1,081-entry field APT Main Event down to 48 players.
APT Manila 2024: Laurence Hall Tops Main Event B; First Two Time Winners Crowned
Since October 28, 2024, the Asian Poker Tour has taken over the reigns for live poker in Manila and the turnout of the flagship APT Manila Main Event
APPT Manila Championship: Mike Takayama, Rene Mar David, Fujita Haruma Among Winners
Day 9 of the PokerStars LIVE APPT Manila Championship 2024 has come to a close! In the beginning, this epic series highlighted that it would be giving
APPT Manila Championship 2024: Jesus Rivera leads Okada Kick Off Day 1 rounds; Stevan Chew, Rene Mar David, and Horace Leung ship opening day victories
Jesus Rivera leads Day 1 of APPT Manila; Chew, David, and Leung celebrate victories at Okada Manila's exciting opening rounds.
Germany’s Rene Von Reden wins APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 Main Event for NTD 14.4 Million (~US$ 450K)
Rene Von Reden claims victory at APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024, winning NTD 14.4 million as Main Event winner.
Florent Remi tops WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 Championship Event Day 1A; Daewoong Song, Kai Yang and Shinya Nakai lock up victories
Exciting action has been evident all day at the CTP Asia Poker Arena, Taipei, with the WPT Prime Taiwan 2024 Championship Event games having officially kicked off. The first flight on schedule racked up a great starting point for the headlining festivities with a total of 421 entries in the bag. France’s Florent Remi […]
CoinPoker all for transparency, publishes Proof of Reserves
Established in 2017, CoinPoker has since joined the roster of online poker platforms with its blockchain technology based gaming, ensuring easy accessibility for all players worldwide. Just this week, the crypto-only site published a Proof of Reserves (PoR) report revealing user deposits to be fully backed 1:1. The move promotes trust and transparency for customer […]
Billiards GOAT Efren “Bata” Reyes To Play At APPT Manila Charity Event on Aug 1
Efren “Bata” Reyes, the legendary billiards player hailed as the best in the world, is set to dazzle at the APPT Manila Charity Event on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the stunning Cove Manila in Okada. Arriving last night, Reyes is fired up to swap his pool cue for poker chips. Don’t miss the chance […]
APPT Manila News: Florencio Campomanes Wins APPT Open; Martin Gonzales Tops Red Dragon Day 1B
Another action-packed day at premier live series Asia Pacific Poker Tour with games taking place at the stunning Cove at Okada Manila. Kicking off on July 24, APPT Manila is now five days in. Turnout has been increasing daily as witnessed at the ongoing key events and side events. Up on the plate for the past […]
Ren Lin, Takumi Matsumoto, Carlos Chang, Danny Tang Among 2024 WSOP Main Event Day 3 Big Stacks
The record breaking 2024 World Series of Poker $10K Main Event World Championship completed another day of eliminations with the field trimmed significantly while simultaneously avoiding the bubble. From a record turnout of 10,112 players, that amassed a $94,041,600 prize pool, after Day 3 only 1,524 remained which is just seven spots from ITM of […]
2024 WSOP Latest First Time Winners: Chris Hunichen, Pedro Neves, Magnus Edengren, Jared Kingery, Maksim Pisarenko
More gold bracelets being snatched up at the 2024 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas with the annual festival into the halfway mark at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas Resorts. Among the recently minted were players taking it to the limit for the first time. Have a read down below. Latest 2024 WSOP […]
Karen Talamayan bags massive stack at Manila Super Series 20 Main Event Flight B
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 […]
Meet the Five Current WPT Global Ambassadors
Still only a mere two years old, WPT Global has become one of the fastest-growing online poker operators in the industry and jumped to third place in the global cash game ranking. With a steady flow of promotions, they are attracting traffic from all over the world despite not currently allowing sign-ups from the vast […]
GPI Asia Poker Festival Returns This May At The Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City
Organized by Global Poker Index Asia and CTP Club, GPI Asia Poker Festival is set to make a triumphant return in Taipei City, Taiwan with ten days of games taking place at the Asia Poker Arena. Now in its third installment, the annual event takes place from May 17 to 26, 2024. With poker in […]
Seven figure Main Event prize pools trending in Asia
In 2023, Asia transformed into a thriving hub for poker festivals, offering players a multitude of options every month. Despite numerous festivals overlapping, players flocked in, resulting in record-breaking attendance at various events. By the end of the year, at least ten festivals had amassed Main Event seven figure USD prize pools, and that number […]
GPI reveals 2023 POY champs: A First for Bin Weng, A Fourth Female POY for Foxen, Nick Pupillo wins tight race for Mid-Major POY, Ren Lin is Asia’s best
As the Global Poker Index (GPI) unveiled the Players of the Year (POY) winners, it was a season of firsts, record-extending titles, and a banner year for poker with 85 players earning National titles and the Asian region notching 2 of the Top 5 positions in the POY rankings. A first for Bin Weng […]
[Video Interview] Getting to know French poker team “Cimitarra”
Somuchpoker interviews Asia-based French poker team “Cimitarra”.
Time to slash heads! U Series of Poker kicks off its new season today at Asia Poker Arena, Taipei City
Good morning Taiwan! The tables are set, the trophies are on display, today marks the start of the U Series of Poker 2024 season taking center stage at the renowned Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City. Nothing could be more fitting than opening up with crowd favorite Mystery Bounty. In partnership with Chinese Texas Hold’em […]
Days away from another exciting U Series of Poker (USOP) chapter – January 5 to 15 at Asia Poker Arena in Taiwan
In just a few days, U Series of Poker (USOP) is set to open its 2024 calendar season in Taipei City! Reminiscing last year’s opener, the brand launched in Taiwan with the Main Event drawing a full house of players eager to experience what the newcomer had to offer. Inaugural USOP: Poker2U Taiwan Series […]
Daniel Sepiol clinches WPT World Championship; Ren Lin wins WPT Alpha8
Amidst a crowd of exuberant fans, USA’s Daniel Sepiol and Greece’s Georgios Sotiropoulos engaged in a gripping heads up battle for the most prestigious World Poker Tour title. These two finalists emerged as the last WPT World Championship contenders remaining from a vast field of 3,835 entries. Both were guaranteed their first ever seven […]
WPT World Championship final 45 includes Asian players Ren Lin, Ankit Ahuja, James Chen; WPT Prime Championship resumes, Valeriy Pak among final 6
As the World Poker Tour (WPT) season ender grinds down to its final days at Wynn Las Vegas, coveted titles and top prizes are now within reach at the WPT World Championship and WPT Prime Championship. Asian players and circuit regulars are among the contenders. Here’s a quick update on the incoming action. WPT […]
Taiwan gears up for month-long Asia Poker Carnival, running January 5 to February 5, 2024 at the Asia Poker Arena
With 2024 just around the corner, Taiwan remains the top destination for Asian poker. Situated amidst countries that breed top players makes it an easy yes for live tournament players. To kick off 2024, the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) is set to host a month-long event in Taipei City dubbed, Asia Poker […]
Japan’s Daigo Nakata captures maiden title at APL Manila Tip-Off; Darren Yu wins Hyper Turbo
Festival opener APL Tip-Off found its champion after the lone Japanese at the final table, Daigo Nakata, defeated local player Raymundo Gomez at heads up. This was Nakata’s first ever live victory. It earned him a career high payout of PHP 649,000 (~$26,770). The 2Ace Poker Room buzzed with action as the APL Tip-Off kicked […]
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 (~$1.1 Million), highlighted by the Main Event […]
GPI Asia Poker Festival from November 10-20 at Asia Poker Arena in Taipei Ctiy, Taiwan
Poker players in the Asian region have plenty to get excited about as another fun festival is just around the corner. Running from November 10 to 20, 2023 is the second season of GPI Asia Poker Festival which takes place in Taipei City at the region’s largest poker room, Asia Poker Arena. Hosted by […]
CTP 8th year anniversary underway in Taipei, Taiwan featuring NT$ 12M in guarantees – September 14 to 24 at Asia Poker Arena
] The Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP) has come a long way since its humble beginnings of just two tables at the night market, evolving into the Asia Poker Arena, the largest brick-and-mortar poker room in the region. This year has witnessed an explosive surge in CTP’s popularity, with a significant increase in local […]
USOP Hanoi: Record breaking Main Event Day 2 ends with Yao Ren Hao leading final 18 players
[Vietnamese Translation] Main Event Day 2 ends with Yao Ren Hao leading final 18 players Day 2 of the record breaking U Series of Poker Hanoi MAIN EVENT ignited in intensity as the 167 returning players out of the massive 1,336 entries battled at the Crown Poker Club. The leaderboard shifted numerous times throughout the […]
Everything you need to know about the USD 1 Million guaranteed WPT Prime Taiwan MAIN EVENT – August 17 to 21 at Asia Poker Arena
In a couple of days the spotlight will shine on the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Taiwan’s crown jewel, the esteemed MAIN EVENT! With one week of pre-games already in the bag, the upcoming highlight has drawn plenty of interest with players from all over already at the scene and eager for a piece […]
WPT Prime Taiwan – Day 5 highlights: Mystery Bounty draws massive 692 entries, Sin Ren Chen, Yo Hwan Lim bag big; Alan Pham and Yu Chung Chang clinch titles
Day 5 at World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Taiwan at Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City continued to pack the house and pulling the crowd was none other than the Mystery Bounty to easily crush its 5M guarantee. The day also crowned two new winners, Alan Pham at the Main Event Warm Up and Yu Chung Chang at […]
WPT Prime Taiwan underway at Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City – Opening day highlights and results
Shuffle up and deal! At 1pm on August 8, 2023, local and international players dove into action on opening day of World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Taiwan Season XXI. This eagerly anticipated two-week event kicked off at the newly opened Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City. Catering to a spectrum of bankrolls, four trophy events […]
WPT Prime Taiwan begins today in Taipei City – August 8 to 21 at Asia Poker Arena
Fresh off the heels of a record breaking series, the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP Club) opens its doors today to the World Poker Tour (WPT)! Running from August 8 to 21, 2023 at the newly built Asia Poker Arena, WPT Prime Taiwan boasts the richest and most extensive lineup ever announced by the […]
Natural8 Welcomes Renowned Thai Poker Prodigy Punnat Punsri to Team Hot
Natural8, Asia’s largest online poker room, is delighted to announce the addition of Thailand’s esteemed poker prodigy, Punnat Punsri, to its highly regarded Team Hot. This thrilling collaboration not only signifies a significant milestone in Punnat’s remarkable career but also ignites a sense of pride within the Thai poker community. Together, Natural8 and Punnat Punsri […]
Poker Dream makes its mark in Taiwan! 10 thrilling days, 26 trophies, TWD 38M (~USD 1.23M) guaranteed – underway @Asia Poker Arena
Poker players have started to gather in Taipei City for the first ever Poker Dream festival in Taiwan. The much-awaited ten-day series kicked off earlier today, Friday, June 16 at the newly opened Asia Poker Arena, and will continue until its final day on Sunday, June 25. If you are still making your way, there’s […]
World Poker Tour Prime Taiwan: A Million Reasons – August 8 to 21 @Asia Poker Arena
The largest and most lucrative World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Series in Asia has been unveiled! 46 trophy events and a jaw-dropping USD 1 Million Main Event guarantee are among the highlights of the recently announced WPT Prime Taiwan schedule. The event takes place from August 8 to 21, 2023 at the newly opened Asia […]
Asia Poker Arena: the biggest poker room in Asia unveiled
In a dynamic and ever-growing industry like poker, there is always room for new and exciting ventures. One such development took place in May, when the Asia Poker Arena (APA) was unveiled to the world. Located in the vibrant city of Taipei, Taiwan, the APA is the brainchild of David Tai, the founder and […]
CTP Asia Poker Arena Official Grand Opening In Full Swing in Taipei – Main Event runs May 17-21, 2023
Poker enthusiasts in Taiwan and beyond are reveling in excitement over the newly opened Asia Poker Arena, situated in the bustling Taipei City. Owned and operated by the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association (CTP), the one-of-a-kind poker room has quickly become a hub for poker aficionados and organizers in Asia. Setting the stage for a remarkable […]
Asian Poker Tour: A Return to Glory with a Seven-Figure Main Event Prize Pool – starts today at CTP Asia Poker Arena, May 1-6
In 2008, the Asian Poker Tour made waves in the Philippines by becoming the first in the region to guarantee a one million USD Main Event prize pool. Australian David Saab won it for a whopping US$ 280,000. The following year, the APT outdid itself by amassing a seven figure Main Event prize pool of […]
Biggest Asian Poker Tour festival underway in Taipei, Taiwan – April 28 to May 7 at CTP Asia Poker Arena
Excitement is at an all-time high as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei 2023 got underway at the newly built CTP Asia Poker Arena, with a record-breaking turnout over the past two days. Hailed to be the largest and richest poker festival in the region today, the event has already attracted players from all over […]
Asian Poker Tour about to launch its biggest festival in history in Taipei, Taiwan – Asia Poker Arena from April 28 to May 7
In just ten days, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) returns to Taiwan for its biggest and most exciting series ever. The upcoming games features 48 events and a massive Main Event with a jaw-dropping 1 Million USD (NT$ 30 Million) guarantee. This is the largest Main Event prize pool ever offered by the APT […]
WSOPC Online: “VeryMerry” wins Main Event for $1,184,690; Pavel Plesuv runner-up; Asia’s “dynastyfuren”, “Doubledeee” reach final table
The World Series of Poker Online Circuit completed another lucrative festival at Natural8 – GGNetwork with over $46 Million paid out across 18 ring events. Games ran nonstop from December 4 to January 10. Anonymous player nicknamed “VeryMerry” emerged the biggest winner, earning $1.1M+ at the Main Event. Other ring champions that banked seven […]
Crown Poker Club-WPTWC Series: Trent Fechter bags the lead at Opener Day 1A; Anh Duy Nguyen and Truong Xuan Dinh win first trophies
The Crown Poker Club completed its first day of “Find Your Way to WPT World Championship Series” festivities in Ha Noi, Vietnam. Anh Duy Nguyen and Trong Xuan Dinh walked away as the event’s first champions while at the multi-day WPTC Series Opener, Day 1A concluded with six players remaining led by USA’s Trent Fechter. […]
Record breaking Poker Dream Vietnam pays out over $3.8 Million; locals dominate; Dang Thanh Luong, Sin Ren Chen bag two; highlights inside
The inaugural Poker Dream Vietnam has come and gone but the experience will certainly not be forgotten by those that graced the felt. Running from October 14 to 23 at the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites, it was the first live poker event held in Hoi An, Vietnam, and it was an […]
Poker Dream Vietnam: Zong Chi He, Sin-Ren Chen, Yeu Wei Hsiang, Jason Lau, Chunharas Tossapat lift trophies
Celebrations all day and night at the inaugural Poker Dream Vietnam with Day 4 seeing five players lift trophies at the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites. The newly minted were Taiwanese players Zong Chi He, Sin-Ren Chen, Malaysians Yeu Wei Hsiang, Jason Wai Kit Lau, and just before sunrise, Chunharas Tossapat from […]
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. […]
Interview with Filipino high roller Florencio Campomanes
Before the pandemic, Filipino pro Florencio Campomanes was tearing up the felt with a victory at the 2019 APPT Manila Main Event and 2020 Red Dragon Manila Main Event. Two years later, with games back on the live green, he picked up right where he left off, winning two High Roller events in Vietnam. […]
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 […]
WPT Prime Vietnam: Filipinos dominate side events; Florencio Campomanes clinches Super Stars Challenge for VN₫ 1.8BN; Christopher Mateo wins Bounty Event
The launch of WPT Prime has been heating up the Crown Poker Club in Hanoi, Vietnam and aside from the massive turnout of the WPT Opener, the other Day 3 side events also drew plenty of attention. Two players from the Philippines dominated, and after a long night, they both walked away as the […]
APT Philippines 2022 pays out over $1.1M; locals Renniel Galvez, Moses Saquing, Mike Takayama top the charts
Last April 27 to May 8, the Philippines experienced its first full-fledged Asian Poker Tour festival in three years with APT Philippines 2022 taking place at Resorts World Manila. Throughout the twelve day series, players were treated to all the crowd favorites resulting in guarantees surpassed and over US$ 1.1 Million paid out. Hoisting unique […]
2021 WSOP: Daniel Lazrus bags the MILLION and second bracelet; Ryan Leng denies Connor Drinan third gold; Dylan Linde and Michael Prendergast shine
Topping the headlines at the 52nd Annual World Series of Poker was Daniel Lazrus who took down the MILLIONAIRE MAKER to claim the enormous US$ 1,000,000 first prize and his second career gold bracelet. At other events, Ryan Leng denied festival champion Connor Drinan at heads up to lock up his third career gold bracelet, […]
Online News: Darren Elias signs with Partypoker US; WCOOP 2021 awards $122M in prizes, Record wins for Brazil; WSOP offers additional 11 online bracelets; Dutch market to see major operators’ exit; Unibet launches upgraded software
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Darren Elias signs with Partypoker US In a press release earlier this month, BetMGM announced its first addition to the network’s roster of sponsored players. Four-time World Poker Tour champion Darren Elias now […]
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]: Renan Carlos Bruschi seizes first gold bracelet at THE BIG 500
Brazil’s Renan Carlos Bruschi became the fourteenth bracelet winner of the 2021 World Series of Poker Online [International] after taking down the WSOP #14: $500 THE BIG 500. Bruschi defeated Russian bracelet winner Leonid Alex “Mikleler” Bilokur at heads up to lock up his first ever WSOP gold bracelet and a series fifth for his […]
Singapore looks to amend current laws to allow social gambling
Gambling in Asia remains to be a controversial issue up until now, with countries in the region taking ultimately varying paths in terms of restrictions. Some countries including Macau, Philippines and nearby Australia have taken advantage of the increasing demand and have grown to be gambling hotspots in recent years, while destinations like China, Singapore, […]
Online News: Natural8 – GGNet’s newest SNG format; Flip & Go format enters the live arena; Another juicy $12.5M GTD APL series underway; PokerStars’ system and Bounty Builder updates
In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Natural8 – GGNet’s newest game: Battle Royale, Sit & Go Survival The fastest growing platform has aggressively captured the attention of the entire online poker scene in the past few years or so […]
The Asian Poker Tour releases schedule for early 2021 – three live festivals and one online series in four different countries
Good news is in store for live poker enthusiasts looking for more tournament action this approaching new year. While the live poker buzz has ultimately slowed down this 2020 due to the unfortunate health situation, it seems that operators around the globe are eager to get back into the scheme of things. A renowned host, […]
Polk scoops up big wins in last couple of sessions, current standing sees him in the lead for $578,417.57
Possibly almost halfway through, the heads-up challenge between poker superstars Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu has been an exciting treat for the whole poker community this past couple of weeks. So far, the two have been battling it out in a series of sessions playing two-tables of heads up No Limit Hold’em online on the […]
Live Poker: King’s Casino ready to reopen; Bobby’s room renamed Legends room
In spite of all the poker action happening the past few months, a lot of poker enthusiasts still long for live poker games and the different feel it brought to the overall experience. With the effects of the current global health crisis coming totally unexpected, live poker operators continue to struggle to bounce back from […]
Vegas’ transformation: Newly opened Circa sets a different tone for Downtown; Casino mogul Adelson’s weighs possible exit
With the numerous setbacks due to the current Covid-19 situation, it would only be fair to assume that the entertainment capital of the world would be in a devastating position considering its high risk nature of businesses and tourism-reliant economic model. However, this is not the case for the popular Sin City. Recent developments have […]
GGSOP online poker tournaments currently running on Natural8 for low stakes players; Over $6.5 million in guarantees
Coming from a hugely successful World Series of Poker online series, Natural8 – GGPoker network continues its unstoppable momentum with another remarkable schedule of tournaments. With guarantees smashed in the recent weeks across the 54 bracelet events, nearly $150 million in cash was awarded to winning players, with the recorded largest prize pool for an […]
2020 WSOP Online – Natural8: Back to back side event wins for Alex Difelice; other winners include Stephen Holford, Augusto Hagen, Renle Lin; next gold tonight at $1500 Limit Hold’em Championship
Following a fierce Sunday loaded with thrilling action, the 2020 World Series of Poker Online [ international ] toned down on Day 37 with only side events to keep players busy. Among the winners were Renle Lin “li_xiaolong”, Stephen Holford “supernuts21”, Augusto Hagen “Betylafea”, and Alex DiFelice with a back to back victory. The 2020 […]
PokerStars Live Asia parent company, IEC applies for PAGCOR casino license
It’s not a surprise that more investments in the Philippines’ gambling industry are coming in despite the current pandemic in the country. For recent years, gambling revenue in the Philippines has been continuously increasing with a recorded 20.8% year-on-year gain just last year. The thriving industry has had a steady stream of VIP players from […]
Will Unlimited Re-entries Kill the Current Online Poker Boom? Partypoker Calls for Industry Standard
The obvious online poker boom has benefited the poker masses greatly amid the global pandemic circumstance bringing continuous gaming as live poker has come to a temporary halt. Multiple major series have occurred back to back in the recent weeks and have drawn thousands of players around the world to join in on the action […]
Six Asia poker trends of 2019
It was a dizzying year of poker in Asia with barely a break in the live tournament scene. Players had plenty to choose from as festivals sometimes overlapped. Vietnam and the Philippines were consistently busy with nonstop events both local and international. Coming on strong was newcomer Taiwan adding more to everyone’s plate. In India, […]
Florencio Campomanes’ rush at Okada culminates with a prodigious victory in the Red Dragon Main Event
Florencio Campomanes wrote a new page in Filipino poker history last night by taking down the illustrious Red Dragon Main Event for ₱13,815,070 (US$270,183), his biggest tournament score up to date. The first Red Dragon Main Event hosted in Philippines saw 669 entries which built a whopping ₱64,244,070 (US$1,271,367) prize pool. The event guaranteed the top […]
Mikita Badziakouski and Ben Tollerene win big at British Poker Open
The British Poker Open’s first ever edition launched at Aspers Casino in London last week, with ten separate events scheduled, each with a minimum price tag of £10,000 (US$12,455). Field sizes were small for the inaugural series, which was created by Poker Central. But, the quality of play was exceptional, with many recognisable names finding […]
Florencio Campomanes clinches the APPT Manila 2019 Main Event
After four days of heated competition that included a final day that ran for 13 hours at Okada Manila, semi-retired Filipino player Florencio Campomanes railroaded the latter half of the final table to become the newest APPT Main Event champion. He pocketed his largest live tournament career score of ₱ 11,092,500 (US$ 214,900) and one […]
CoinPoker announces pioneering RNG Transparency System
CoinPoker is a growing poker room which deals exclusively in cryptocurrency, allowing absolute ease of fund transference through blockchain. If this perk were not enough to help encourage new players to join up, there is now another even more compelling reason. CoinPoker has announced a ground-breaking system to ensure that all cards dealt on the […]
WSOPE: High Stakes action takes off with Addamo winning the 25K & Tsoukernik renewing rivalry with Kirk
The WSOPE has been ongoing at King’s Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic running from October 9 to November 2. These last days have seen intense high stakes action, but the best could be yet to come. High Stakes Cash games featuring Matt Kirk & Leon Tsoukernik With blinds at 1,000/2,000 Euros, some mammoth PLO Cash Games have already begun, […]
WPT Tournament of Champions: Darren Elias knocking on the door of history again
Will a new record be made once again? With Darren Elias in the driver’s seat of the WPT Tournament of Champions, it may very well be so. Two days ago, Elias was all over the headlines for becoming the first quadruple WPT title-holder. He won the WPT Bobby Baldwin Classic, the last open event of […]
Darren Elias wins record 4th title at the WPT Bobby Baldwin Classic; Kitty Kuo finishes runner-up
While many players dream of having just one WPT victory, Darren Elias made history by becoming the first player to win a fourth WPT title. Elias overcame a field of 162 entries at the inaugural WPT Bobby Baldwin Classic in Las Vegas, denying runner-up Kitty Kuo her chance at a first WPT title. For his […]
Macau: Melco CEO and Chairman Lawrence Ho buries poker players’ hopes
For Macau, a place that holds the moniker as the “Las Vegas of the East”, finding a game of poker may be difficult these days. With the recent closure of poker rooms in Galaxy and City of Dreams plus changes on the horizon due to Chinese Black Friday, the live poker business has become quite […]
Matt Kirk’s horrendous run at the partypoker’s “The Big Game” goes viral
At partypoker’s ‘The Big Game’ Matt Kirk has been giving the poker world a reminder of what truly hideous runs of bad luck look like. His misfortune has now reached beyond the realms of the poker community, having gone viral on Reddit, and other forums. One viewer decided to trawl through all Kirk’s televised hands […]
Rake race and Highstakes tables: Natural8 strengthens its Omaha offering
Natural8 is the leading skin on Asian network GGNET, and action has been growing on the network lately, with PLO increasingly gaining popularity with players. $25/$50 games have been running regularly, with players looking to jump into some big pots and find a little more action. Natural8 has decided to take this fact on board […]
Cryptocurrencies slowly enter the asian poker arena
The poker community has been without a doubt one of the earliest adopters of cryptocurrencies. Many players jumped into the crypto bandwagon not so much as speculators expecting to make a profitable investment but as users looking for an easier way to transfer money, sometimes large amounts of money between fellow players and/or poker sites. […]
Current standings of the GPI Asia Overall and POY, Asia POY and APT POY 2017
We are well past the mid-year mark and it is prime time to update everyone on the exciting Player of the Year races in Asia. Pete Yen Han Chen leads both the GPI Overall Asia and GPI Asia POY 217 standings 2017 has been a year of fireworks for Pete Yen Han Chen and to […]
Jon Borenstein Wins WPT500 Las Vegas; Team India finishes strong
$565 was the price of taking a shot at WPT glory in this event, the WPT500, which took place in Las Vegas and attracted 3,541 entries. The $1 million guarantee was easily surpassed by the size of the field, which was split into several starting flights, with $230,000 set aside for eventual winner Jon Borenstein. […]
888Poker Continues the Action Clock Trend
While on our travels to Florida, Somuchpoker got a front row seat to the introduction of ‘action clocks’ at the WPT Tournament of Champions, and felt it important to write about the subject. After all, the speed of the game has been a big problem in recent years and it felt like a very workable […]
Poker Industry In Asia – 5 five key trends that counted in 2016
The year that passed saw big game changers for the poker industry in Asia. There were many challenges that were overcome and new horizons set for the growth of the sport. Here is a list of five key trends that counted in 2016 and for the years ahead. 1) Macau poker scene flourishes In sheer […]
