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Yohwan Lim Wins South Korea Player of the Year GPI 2025
From StarCraft legend to poker king! Discover how Yohwan Lim became the GPI 2025 South Korea Player of the Year and his amazing journey in the poker world
Ranno Sootla Bags Day 1A Chip Lead at King’s Main Event
King Poker Cup action continues as Ranno Sootla tops the chip counts on Day 1a of the King’s Main Event and the Crown Hunt wraps up.
Lost in the Shuffle: Solving a Murder in Your Card Deck
Is the King of Hearts a murder victim? Shawn Farquhar solves a 500-year-old mystery in the new documentary "Lost in the Shuffle."
The WSOP Documentary Scandal: Why “No Limit” Was Deleted Overnight
WSOP scandal escalates by "No Limit" show being deleted after Alan Keating and Daniel Negreanu expose fake AI quotes. See how the poker world reacted!
Paul Mizrachi Joins the Legendary Family Business at WSOP
Paul Mizrachi makes his WSOP debut! Learn how the 21-year-old son of "The Grinder" is carrying the family legacy at WSOP Paradise.
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.
Thornton Rules the WPT World Championship Final Table as Johnson Claims WPT Prime Glory at Wynn Las Vegas
The WPT World Championship final table at Wynn Las Vegas crowned Schuyler Thornton, while Aaron Johnson captured the WPT Prime title.
High Stakes Poker Season 15: Kevin Hart Joins the Fun
Kevin Hart and Antonio Esfandiari return for High Stakes Poker Season 15! Binge-watch all 17 new episodes on PokerGO starting Dec 23.
Bernhard Binder Wins WSOP Paradise Super Main Event for $10 Million
Bernhard Binder wins the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, defeating Jean-Noel Thorel heads-up to claim $10 million and a WSOP Bracelet.
WSOP Paradise Super Main Event Down to Final Eight After Action-Packed Day 4
The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event has reached a record $72 million prize pool, with the final eight set and $10 million awaiting the winner.
The Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI): Introducing the Official Asian Poker Leaderboard
The Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) is live with 2025 data and ready to crown the region’s first official Player of the Year in 2026.
APT Championship Day 16: Cho, Warhurst, and Margereson Capture Titles in Action-Packed Finale Push
Four champions rose on Day 16 of APT Championship 2025, with Joyce, Cho, Warhurst & Margereson taking top honors at Red Space Taipei.
Game of Gold Episode 1 is Streaming Now
“Game of Gold" streaming on Sportsnet 360 from November 17, 2025. The 2023 hit show was mixing high-stakes poker with the kick of reality TV.
Smoke or Fire? Resorts World Rumours Run Through Las Vegas
Resorts World has been debating whether to close its poker room or bring in a third party to operate it by end of the year.
From Nail Tech to Poker Millionaire: Qui Nguyen’s WSOP Stats, Net Worth, and Influence
From Nail Tech to Poker Millionaire: learn about Qui Nguyen’s WSOP Stats, Net Worth, and Influence. The road from Vietnam to Las Vegas fame.
Your Passport to Paradise: The $30,000 WSOP Paradise Package on GGPoker
Paradise is calling, and GGPoker has your all-inclusive ticket! GGPoker is still offering the most direct route with the $30,000 WSOP Paradise Package.
Asian Poker Tour Gears Up for a Landmark 2026 Season as APTC Nears
The Asian Poker Tour unveils its thrilling 2026 schedule with five major stops as the record-breaking APT Championship 2025 begins in Taipei.
WSOP Europe 2026 Moves to Prague – 15 The Gold Bracelet Event
WSOP Europe 2026 returns with 15 gold bracelet events in Prague. Qualify now on GGPoker and secure your seat at Europe’s biggest poker festival of the year.
Gods of Poker Appoints Two-Time WSOP Champion Hanh Tran as Mix Game Advisor
Gods of Poker appoints 2x WSOP champ Hanh Tran as Mix Game Advisor ahead of Eden Awakens Jeju 2025, expanding its Cronus Structure into multi-variant formats.
WSOP Champion Michael Mizrachi Joins GGPoker as Global Ambassador
GGPoker signed Michael Mizrachi, one of poker’s most prominent champions, as its Ambassador. He joins the elite team alongside Daniel Negreanu and Fedor Holz.
GGPoker – Qualify for the Next Record-Breaking WSOP Circuit Montreal
Qualify for the $6M WSOP Circuit Montreal at Playground via GGPoker’s exclusive online satellites. Follow Jacob Hobday’s $75-to-$620K success story!
Final Day of USOP Osaka Concludes; Duy Manh Ho Takes Mystery Dragon Title
USOP Osaka 2025 wrapped up at Dojima River Forum. Duy Manh Ho won the Mystery Dragon, Yuxin Niu claimed SE7EN Dragon glory, marking a perfect final day.
Korea’s Minsoo Hwang Lifts the Trophy in Mini Main Event & Frontrunners in the Penultimate Day of USOP Osaka 2025
Korea's Minsoo Hwang made a triumphant debut at the USOP Osaka 2025 Mini Main Event, held inside the grand Dojima River Forum, by outlasting a 634-entry field
ACR Poker – $30,000 WSOP Paradise Packages
Americas Cardroom (ACR Poker) is offering 72 full WSOP Paradise packages worth $30,000 each. You can turn a modest buy-in into an unbelievable poker holiday.
Horace Wei Takes Home USOP Main Event Title After Gruelling Heads-Up Battle
Day 3 began with just 24 players still in contention for the Main Event title, and all eyes were on Wei to see if he could turn his overnight chip lead into a
From Main Event Drama to High Roller Action in USOP Osaka Day 4
One of the most anticipated events of the series, Main Event Day 2, has officially entered the USOP history books, with Hong Kong's Horace Wei grabbing the
First Two Flights of USOP Main Event Completed; All Eyes on GACKTs Party Tomorrow
Day two of seven is now firmly under the belt for USOP Osaka, with over a third of the events already in the history books for the tour’s Japanese debut. A
Germany’s Federico Faranda Claims Maiden USOP Victory in Welcome to USOP to Start Series Strong
USOP Osaka 2025 Day 1: Federico Faranda wins Event #1 “Welcome to USOP” out of 761 entries, claiming ¥450K, the trophy, and a golden ticket to GACKT’s Party.
Inside the Action: Poker Influencers Take On USOP Osaka 2025
USOP Osaka 2025 kicks off with 761 entries. Influencers Maguriko, James Tsao & Mars Chan bring energy, content & competition to the Dojima River Forum.
Welcome to Osaka: USOP’s Japanese Debut Kicks Off Today
USOP Osaka 2025: Oct 2–8 at Dojima River Forum. 50+ events, ¥220M prize pool, ¥77M Main Event, SE7EN Dragon Asia Championship & GACKT’s exclusive event
Lights, Culture, Action: Countdown to USOP X Japan Gold Dragon Osaka Series
USOP X Japan Gold Dragon Series 2025: Oct 2–8 in Osaka. Main Event, High Rollers, Mystery Bounty & more, plus a golden chance to play with GACKT.
Benjamin Rolle Wins GGPoker WSOP Online Main Event
The 2025 GGPoker WSOP Online Main Event saw 5,961 entries and $28.3 million prize pool. In the end, high-stakes crusher Benjamin Rolle emerged victorious.
USOP Strengthens Its Hand with Saul Liu as President, Asia Pacific (USOP)
With Saul Liu at the helm, USOP is set to accelerate its growth and establish itself as a premier global poker brand.
Why Yusuke_trumpman Believes USOP Osaka Sets a New Standard for Japan
The Japanese poker landscape has been evolving rapidly in recent years, with more international series entering the market and local players pushing for
Grand Loyal Poker Championship Powered By USOP Drops Star-Studded Player Schedule and Exclusive Early Bird Packages
Grand Loyal Poker Championship (GLPC) Powered By USOP announces its complete player schedule and exclusive Early Bird Packages.
Conquer The Signs At ZSOP The Final Snake This September 11-22, 2025
The ZSOP The Final Snake edition will see a larger spread than previous for 63 trophy events broken down by Zodiac Majors, High Rollers, and Side Events. Buy ins range from NT$ 3,000 (~$97) to NT$ 120,000 (~$3,910). For cheaper routes, satellites to the majors are available from NT$ 1,900 to NT$ 2,800.
USOP Is Bringing Excitement Back To Hanoi This October
USOP is proud to be the exclusive sponsor of the Grand Loyal Championship, taking place from 10 to 22 October 2025 at Grand Loyal Club, Hanoi.
CSOP Fall 2025: The Biggest CoinPoker Series with $6 Million Guaranteed
The CoinPoker Series of Online Poker (CSOP) returns bigger than ever for its Fall 2025 edition, boasting an incredible $6,000,000 guaranteed prize pool.
USOP Japan 2025 Osaka Influencer Invitation
The USOP Japan x Gold Dragon is extending an exclusive invitation to influencers to join the highly anticipated Osaka Series running from October 2-8, 2025.
The 2025 WSOP Online: The World’s Biggest Online Poker Festival Returns
The most prestigious online poker festival on the planet is back! The World Series of Poker - WSOP Online is hosted exclusively on GGPoker and Natural8.
USOP Osaka – Schedule and Exclusive Early Bird Packages
USOP is returning to Osaka with a guarantee of 220 million JPY. The full schedule is available, and you can book special early bird packages now.
QQPK the Title Sponsor for the first Triton One Event – Jeju
Triton Poker Series has named QQPK as the title sponsor for its new tour, the Triton One. This new partnership aims to bring many new players to the field.
Shiina Okamoto On Playing WSOP – WSOP參賽經驗談
In 2023, Shiina Okamoto emerged in the spotlight after finishing 2nd at the WSOP Ladies Event championship. Seeking redemption in 2024, Okamoto achieved it,
USOP Osaka Series – October 2–8 with ¥220 Million Guaranteed
The U Series of Poker (USOP) is returning to Japan, with its official partner, the Japan Gold Dragon, set to host the first stop of the 2025.
World Series of Europe at King’s Resort
The World Series of Europe brings the prestige and thrill of Las Vegas to Europe, featuring many exciting bracelet events with €20,000,000 prize pool.
WSOP Express – Your Fast Track to The World’s Best Events
GGPoker WSOP Express satellites offer you a chance to win a WSOP package to the world's most prestigious poker tournaments for as little as $0,50!
Will Kassouf & Martin Kabrhel – Kings of Speech Play
Poker is a game renowned for its psychological warfare as much as for its cards, silence is often golden - but not for Will Kassouf and Martin Kabrhel.
2025 WSOP Final Wrap: Asia Pacific Highlights
As the lights dim on another unforgettable 2025 WSOP season, here are highlights of Asia-Pacific results.
WSOP Paradise 2025 – Historic $60M Guaranteed Main Event
The third annual WSOP Paradise Winter Festival has been announced, featuring a record-breaking $60,000,000-guaranteed Super Main Event.
The Prince of Poker: Scotty Nguyen’s WSOP Stats, Net Worth, and Iconic Poker Moments
Explore the legendary career of Scotty Nguyen, his net worth, WSOP statistics, iconic poker moments, and his life story and lasting impact on the poker culture.
Michael Mizrachi “The Grinder” Crowned 2025 WSOP Main Event Champion
After two decades grinding poker's grandest stage, Michael Mizrachi aka "The Grinder" has done it! In just 79 final table hands, Mizrachi cemented his place among the greats as he clinched the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event title.
2025 WSOP Main Event Down To Final 9; Daehyung Lee Holds Torch For Asia
From a turnout of 9,735 players and a grueling Day 8, the 2025 $10,000 World Championship, aka WSOP Main Event, is down to the final 9 players!
2025 WSOP Main Event: Asia-Pacific Players To Watch; Jun Obara Stunned At Wynn
This year's crown jewel $10,000 WSOP Main Event drew 9,735 to the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas for a prize pool of over $90 Million. At the end of Day 2, Japanese contenders were among the top stacks.
2025 WSOP Main Event: Falls Short of All-Time High
The 2025 WSOP Main Event has captivated the poker world, attracting a large field of players from across the globe to compete for millions in prize money.
“I Defended” – Back To Back Victories For Shiina Okamoto At WSOP Ladies Championship
Japan's Shiina Okamoto set poker social media ablaze after doing the unthinkable - winning the WSOP Event #70: Ladies Championship for the second year in a row!
CoinPoker Ambassadors Shine at the WSOP
CoinPoker continues to solidify its reputation as a leading crypto poker platform, thanks in part to its ambassadors who are not slowing down during the WSOP.
Deep Runs By APAC Players At 2025 WSOP & Other Las Vegas Events
Ongoing results of Asia-Pacific players at the 2025 WSOP and at other venues in Las Vegas include Najeem Ajez, Biao Ding, Kunal Patni, Marc Rivera, Josh McCully.
2025 WSOP Millionaire Maker Heads-Up Duel Sparks Controversy
The 2025 WSOP Event #53 Millionaire Maker sparked controversy after possible collusion at heads up between Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll for the WPT 1M promo.
Tracking Asia-Pacific Achievements At The 2025 WSOP
As the 2025 WSOP chugs along at the Horseshoe and Paris Hotels in Las Vegas, players from Asia and the Asia-Pacific region are making their presence felt across the board.
2025 WSOP: More Deep Runs For Asia As Chang Lee Secures Second Asian Gold
Just over two weeks of games at the 2025 WSOP - World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and more Asians have gone deep with Korea's Chang Lee locking up a gold.
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.
James Mendoza, Quan Zhou, Punnat Punsri, Yu Hsiang Huang Among Close Calls for Bracelet Early in the 2025 WSOP
The 2025 WSOP is now underway and more than a dozen of the highly sought-after WSOP gold bracelets have already found new owners. Many Asian players came close.
WSOP 2025 in Las Vegas Officially Underway With Many Asians Hoping for Glory
It has been a week since the WSOP 2025 officially kicked off on May 27, 2025 at the Horseshoe and Paris Hotel Las Vegas. This is the fifth installment at the joint venue on the Las Vegas Strip.
“Protecting Players Is Top Priority”: Dominik Nitsche On TLPT Jeju And WSOP
Somuchpoker caught up with mutli-WSOP bracelet winner and high stakes regular Dominik Nitsche at the inaugural TLPT Jeju where he shared his thoughts on the
Khayal Abbasov Crushes Final Day to Win Won Poker Cup III Main Event
In a true display of dominance, Azerbaijan’s Khayal Abbasov captured the Won Poker Cup III Main Event title, overcoming a 415-entry field to earn the $116,500 top prize, the prestigious Won Trophy, and the coveted W Ring, marking the biggest win of his career.
Stephen Song Wins TLPT Main Event SHR For $750K
USA's Stephen Song added another major title to his growing poker portfolio, clinching the inaugural TLPT Main Event 15K Super High Roller title in Jeju and locking up a career highlight payday of $750,000.
All The Reasons To Be At APPT Cambodia
The Asia Pacific Poker Tour stages its fourth installment of APPT Cambodia from May 2 to 13, 2025 at NagaWorld Integrated Resorts in Phnom Penh with $1.5M in guarantees.
Vietnam Poker Tour Debuts Solo Event At Stunning Pearl Island With VND 35 Billion In Guarantees
The Vietnam Poker Tour will host its first standalone event featuring the largest local brand guarantee of VND 35 Billion. Event runs from April 5-13, 2025.
WPT Season 22 Player of the Year Yunkyu Song’s Journey From Zero to Hero
Yunkyu Song, coming from a traditional background in education and the corporate world, made a huge impact last year when he earned the World Poker Tour
Sihanoukville: New Destination for Poker Grinders in Southeast Asia
Live poker festivals are slowly increasing in Cambodia with seven events held in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville in 2024.
Part 2 – Exploring Cambodia & The Thrill of WPT: A Journey with Somuchpoker 2025
As the days go by, the atmosphere at NagaWorld intensifies. More and more players arrive, and the poker room becomes even livelier. With over 60 tournaments
Exploring Cambodia & The Thrill of WPT: A Journey with Somuchpoker 2025
Somuchpoker team exploring Cambodia before dives into the exciting events of WPT Cambodia at NagaWorld Hotel & Casino Resort.
Poker Dream Returns to Jeju for Another Grand Season This February
Get ready for another exhilarating season of tournament poker as Poker Dream returns to the picturesque island of Jeju for its 16th edition, taking place from
All The Reasons To Be At APT Manila Classic 2025
The wait is almost over! Regional powerhouse Asian Poker Tour is back and ready to kick off another exhilarating season with the highly anticipated APT Manila
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with WPT Global: Almost $10M GTD in New Spring Series Lunar Edition & Freerolls Starting Soon
From January 19 to February 10, WPT Global's online festival will hold 30 numbered events and hundreds of side events in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
Asian Poker Tour Kicks Off 2025 Season with PHP 143 Million (~US$ 2.4M) Guaranteed Manila Stop This February
The Asian Poker Tour - APT Manila Classic featurres PHP 143 Million (~USD 2.4M) in guarantees this February 7-16, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria.
China’s Yinan Zhou Makes History, Wins Gold Bracelet in $25K WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
The second edition of the World Series of Poker - WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas has come to a thrilling conclusion and the Asia-Pacific poker community had
Lei Yu Wins Maiden Bracelet During 2024 WSOP Paradise
The ongoing World Series of Poker Paradise on The Bahamas has already awarded eight of the 15 WSOP gold bracelets, of which 13 are held live and two in the
USOP Grand Finale Wraps Up With Tao Wei Chang Crowned Player Of The Year
The USOP Grand Finale ran from November 29 to December 11, 2024 at the luxurious Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam, and made poker history for the U
John Matsuda Crowned At USOP Grand Finale Championship Event
The USOP Grand Finale hosted a string of poker events at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam over 13 days from November 29 to December 11, 2024. Culminating the final day
USOP Grand Finale Enters Final Day With Championship Event; Chen Xiong Leads The Way
The USOP Grand Finale winds up the series today, December 11, at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam with the conclusion of the Championship Event.
Choi Hun Tae Wins Record Breaking USOP Grand Finale Main Event
The U Series Of Poker - USOP Grand Finale Main Event gathered a record-breaking 1,958 entries that played over four day one flights at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam. With buy in at VND 35 million (~USD 1,380), it built a prize pool of VND 57,976,380,000 (~USD 2,283,660), smashing its initial offering of VND 40 billion.
Record Breaking USOP Grand Finale Main Event Down To 27 Players; Jon Rounce-Sue Leads The Pack
The U Series of Poker - USOP Grand Finale witnessed a day of exciting moments filled with emotional highs and lows as Day 2 of the record breaking Main Event
USOP Grand Finale Main Event Shatters Multiple Records; Mai Nguyen,Tobias Bui Top Final Flights
The U Series Of Poker has outdone itself once again! Setting an ambitious goal of ₫40 Billion for its USOP Grand Finale Main Event, that figure was totally
USOP Grand Finale: Choi Jae Hyun, Yankai Zhang Top Main Event Day 1B; Edgaras Kausinis Wins SHR
The excitement of the USOP Grand Finale Main Event continued to build as Day 1B came to an end in the stunning Grand Ballroom of the Pullman Grand Hotel. With a massive turnout of 473 entries and a VND 40,000,000,000 (~US$ 1.577 Million) guaranteed prize pool,
USOP Grand Finale: Main Event Day 1A Draws 345 Entries, Zhi Buhui Sets The Bar; Juyeol Lee Leads SHR
The U Series of Poker - USOP Grand Finale opened its seventh day of games with the much awaited Main Event. Taking place at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai
USOP Grand Finale: No Champion Crowned At Billionaire Club Challenge
Day 7 of the USOP Grand Finale marks the true halfway point of the series. Six days of poker action have gone by with six more to follow after today, closing
USOP Grand Finale: Ma Haohui Wins Mini Main; Jinlong Hu Leads Billionaire Club Challenge
The USOP Grand Finale Mini Main resumed its Day 2 Final today in the Grand Ballroom of the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam to crown a champion.
USOP Grand Finale 2024: Hon Cheong Lee Wins High Roller 6-Max; Mini Main To Crown A Champion
The USOP Grand Finale is marking its halfway point in their eventful series calendar at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam. This extravagant
USOP Grand Finale: Benjamin Leblond Wins Superstar Challenge
The USOP Grand Finale has outdone itself yet again with the Superstar Challenge event held at the Grand Ballroom of Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong,
Herve Gouzil Wins Record Breaking USOP Grand Finale Madness Kick Off
France's Herve Gouzil overcame a swinging heads up to clinch his first ever U Series of Poker title at the USOP Grand Finale - Madness Kick Off in Hai Phong, Vietnam. This was Gouzil's first ever title on Asian soil
USOP Grand Finale Smashes Guarantee With 1,582 Madness Kick Off Entries; Yuan Xu Leads In Day 2
The second day of the U Series of Poker - USOP Grand Finale at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam, brought with it a sense of excitement as the
USOP Hai Phong Grand Finale 2024 Festival Results
*Heads up ICM deal, play for the trophy
Strong & Savvy Opening For USOP Grand Finale In Hai Phong; Hung Xuan Ha, Travis Endersby Top Madness Flights; John Perry Among Side Winners
The U Series of Poker is back again in Hai Phong, Vietnam to end the year with a better offering of poker events from its last visit. Already underway, the USOP Grand Finale booked the bigger and more luxurious Grand Ballroom of the Pullman Grand Hotel
24/7 High-Stakes Action: CoinPoker’s Cash Game World Championship Launches Soon
No rake, no ante, just the world's top cash game specialists battling for tons of cash & eternal glory.
Jeju Poker Festival: Song Wang and Dong Li Top Red Dragon Championship Day 1 Rounds, Yong Li Remains in the Lead Onto Day 2
Three more days of play are penned on the Jeju Poker Festival calendar with the Red Dragon Poker Tour festivities right on its halfway point. Series
All Systems Go For USOP Grand Finale In Hai Phong
At the U Series of Poker - USOP Grand Finale 2024, all the systems are up and ready at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong, Vietnam, with USOP organizers
USOP Grand Finale About To Make Poker History, Opens Tomorrow!
The U Series of Poker - USOP Grand Finale is ready to take off tomorrow at the Pullman Grand Hotel in Hai Phong City Central, Vietnam.
APPT Cambodia Closes With Mike Takayama, Francis Garson, Anton Poliakov Among Winners
Plenty of celebrations on the final day of APPT Cambodia as the last of the PokerStars shards and spades were claimed. Taking place at the world class
Super Cup Poker Main Event KRW 1 Billion Guaranteed Kicks Off; Soo-Il Kim, Qingjun Wu, Team Yajasu Win Trophies
Live poker in South Korea has a new competitor on the market as the Isabelle Group is leading the way with the 2024 Super Cup Seoul. Venue for the brand new
