Just last weekend, on June 29, the World Series of Poker held its 50th anniversary gala called First Fifty. The purpose was to celebrate bracelet winners of the past and present, honor the top 50 greatest players of all time, and recognize pivotal moments in WSOP history. All WSOP bracelet
The third and final starting day delivered thousands of additional players to the WSOP Main Event, putting the estimated total of entries over the 8,000 mark. Final totals won’t be available for some time, as registration remains open. As if the Main Event wasn’t exciting in its own right, there
On Thursday, the Fourth of July, this is an overview of all tournaments that played out at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker. Event 70: $5K NLHE Six-Handed – Final Total entries: 814 Prize pool: $3,785,100 Players paid: 123 Final table payouts: 1st place: Joao Vieira (Portugal) - $758,011
It was the day of the summer that thousands of poker players anticipated all year – the first day of the WSOP Main Event. The first of three starting days got underway with 2018 Main Event champion John Cynn giving the “shuffle up and deal” command. On Wednesday, July 3,
On Tuesday, July 2, a special tournament was on the schedule to benefit United States military veteran organizations. The Salute to Warriors NLHE tournament was a way to celebrate those who have served. Meanwhile, the anticipation grew around the Rio Convention Center for the start of the WSOP Main Event.
Pennsylvania lawmakers legalized online poker and casino games in October 2017. Most assumed that the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) would take notes from New Jersey regarding licensing and other details so sites could be approved and ready to launch by late 2018. They were wrong. Hopeful players waited for
On Monday, July 1, this is what happened at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Event 64: $888 Crazy Eights NLHE – Day 2/6 Total entries: 10,185 Prize pool: $7,720,210 Players paid: 1,223 Minimum payout: $1,500 Winner payout: $888,000 Day 2 players remaining: 91 Chip leader:
Less than four months after first announcing a strategic alliance with TV Azteca, the World Poker Tour revealed a broadening of that partnership. The June 28 press release that the WPT will begin its broadcasts on July 12 on TV Azteca with Spanish-speaking hosts and accompanying online offerings. In conjunction,
On Sunday, June 30, the last day of the month, this is what went down at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. Event 61: $400 NLHE Colossus – Final Total entries: 13,109 Prize pool: $4,382,515 Players paid: 1,952 Final table payouts: 1st place: Sejin Park (South
On Saturday, June 29, this is what happened at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker. Event 61: $400 NLHE Colossus – Day 3 of 4 Total entries: 13,109 Prize pool: $4,382,515 Players paid: 1,952 Minimum payout: $600 Winner payout: $451,272 Day 3 players remaining: 8 Final table chip counts:
On Friday, June 28, this is what happened at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker. Event 58: $50K Poker Players Championship – Final Total entries: 74 Prize pool: $3,552,000 Players paid: 12 Final table payouts: 1st place: Phillip Hui (USA) - $1,099,311 2nd place: Josh Arieh (USA) - $679,426
On Thursday, June 27, this is what happened at the 50th Annual World Series of Poker. Event 58: $50K Poker Players Championship – Day 4 of 5 Total entries: 74 Prize pool: $3,552,000 Players paid: 12 Minimum payout: $72,078 Winner payout: $1,099,311 Day 4 players remaining: 6 Final table chip
