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 […]
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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 […]
Off Topic: Doug Polk back in DNegs’ face; Negreanu’s IQ doesn’t save him from Twitch ban; Mike Matusow not penalised; Making poker more friendly
In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Doug Polk back in DNegs’ face Just when you thought 2020 had enough negativity, Doug Polk comes out of YouTube retirement and delivers once again with a hate-mongering video against the controversial poker legend Daniel Negreanu. […]
Doug Polk starts official petition to recall Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman
Former poker pro and “YouTube celebrity” Doug Polk files notice of intent to recall Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman after a controversial CNN interview about the Corona crisis, displaying erratic behavior, confusing and concerning statements on live television. Goodman dismissing Social Distancing for Las Vegas Two weeks ago Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman made the […]
Doug Polk No longer In Love with the Game; Puts a Full Stop to His YouTube Poker Channel
Former poker professional, Doug Polk recently released a final video in his YouTube Poker channel claiming to leave the poker medium for good. While the heads-up legend has stopped participating in the live poker scene for a while now, Polk advises that he would also abandon production of poker videos despite his channel having over […]
Doug Polk turns up the heat on Daniel Negreanu once again
Doug Polk’s latest YouTube video has once again fanned the flames of his tempestuous dealings with Daniel Negreanu, as he presents a near two-hour video addressing many of the biggest problems facing the poker world today. In the middle of an animated discussion with his guest, Joe Ingram, the conversation led onto Daniel Negreanu. […]
Doug Polk makes a notable entrance into the crypto world
The cryptocurrency world is closely tied with the online poker world. In the past people would deposit on US poker sites through banks and credit cards, but nowadays cryptocurrencies are one of the most commonly used methods for deposits and withdrawals. Therefore, it may not come as a surprise that three-time WSOP Bracelet Winner Doug […]
Off Topic: Polk Challenges Dwan, Kassouf Slowrolls and Poker Rooms Burn
Polk challenges durrrr to $5 million heads-up duel Having become famous in recent years for his online video content, the poker world could easily have forgotten just how good Doug Polk is as a player. During the summer however, he reminded everyone just what he’s all about by taking down the $111,111 High Roller at […]
Poker on TV: Phil Hellmuth Defeats Online Wizards Polk and Jungleman
Poker Night in America showcases 4-way duel for $200,000 Poker Night in America brought more exciting televised poker to our screens this week, as Frank Kassela and Phil Hellmuth were joined by notorious online pros, Doug ‘WCGRider’ Polk and Dan ‘jungleman12’ Cates. In the competition which was dubbed ‘King of the Hill’, each player put […]
Doug Polk lays out serious accusations against Tom Dwan
Video blogger Doug Polk has been very vocal on criticizing Tom Dwan for repeatedly evading the Durrrr Challenge against Daniel “Jungleman12” Cates. And unsurprisingly so. With the match on a standstill for several years, and everyone left hanging, Polk went further as to publicly decry it as the largest scam in poker history. Then just […]