The second most prestigious bracelet event of the World Series of Poker played out on Tuesday night. Michael Mizrachi led six of the game’s finest into final table play at the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship. Mizrachi was looking for his third PPC title and fourth career bracelet. Meanwhile, John Hennigan
It took years for legislators in Pennsylvania to pass the bill it did in 2017 to legalize online poker and casino games. It took conversations and debates, negotiations and changes, but in the end, it was worth it. The legislature passed it, Governor Tom Wolf signed it, and the Pennsylvania
The final table of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship is now set. Michael Mizrachi extended his chip lead and has almost a 2 to 1 lead over the field. John Hennigan also made the final table and is looking to win his second title while Mizrachi is looking to become
A unique opportunity is currently open to poker enthusiasts around the world. Everyone is welcome to nominate a person in the poker world for possible induction into the Poker Hall of Fame. There are currently 54 people who have been honored with spots in the Poker Hall of Fame, which
The $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2018 World Series of Poker played through the money bubble on Sunday with Mike Gorodisnky suffering a massive cooler to become the event’s bubble boy. Michael Mizrachi will return with the chip lead as the final 12 play down to the final 6 on
Saturday was another busy day at the Rio with three events awarding bracelets. Gal Yifrach dealt a stunning blow to James Mackey heads-up to take the $3k Six-Max title. Meanwhile, Steven Albini survived a killer final table and a tough challenge from Jeff Lisandro to win the $1,500 Stud Event.
The Rio was buzzing with final table action on Friday as three bracelets were awarded. John Hennigan took down his fifth career bracelet after defeating David “Bakes” Baker heads-up in the $10k HORSE Championship. Meanwhile, Hanh Tran overcame a monster chip deficit to win the $1,500 2-7 Triple Draw Event.
It is becoming clear that New Jersey online poker revenue is on a roller coaster ride in 2018. None of the 2018 monthly revenue totals for New Jersey’s online gaming market show poker exceeding or even matching numbers from 2017, but the continuous downswing of 2017 seems to be over.
Two new WSOP champions were crowned on Thursday. Benjamin Dobson finally dispatched Tim Finne and Jesse Martin to take down the $1,500 Stud 8 or Better Event. Meanwhile, Filippos Stavrakis finally broke through for his first live tournament victory after taking down the $1,000 PLO Event after holding the chip
One of the most famous sayings in poker came from Mike Sexton during his time with the World Poker Tour: It takes a minute to learn and a lifetime to master. Few people actually master the game of poker. It is a game that requires skill but also experience and
The $1,500 Millionaire Maker is one of the most popular events at the World Series of Poker. This year’s event drew a field of 7,361 entries and after five days of play, we finally have a winner. Arne Kern scored his first WSOP cash last year in this event and
Michigan State Representative Brandt Iden did it. He found the support needed to pass the Lawful Internet Gaming Act through the House of Representatives before the end of the spring legislative session, and the bill now heads to the Senate for consideration later this year. Iden began championing online poker
