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Kristen Bicknell Steps Down from Team Partypoker

Kristen Bicknell Steps Down from Team Partypoker

After four years together, Kristen Bicknell announced that she would be moving away from partypoker The decision appeared to be mutual, with both parties praising each other on social media  Bicknell has announced no further plans regarding a new sponsor, but the poker pro will surely get some tempting offers down the road   Kristen Bicknell […]

Matt Marafioti Story Ends Tragically with Suicide

Matt Marafioti Story Ends Tragically with Suicide

Charismatic poker professional Matt Marafioti has died after jumping from the 28th floor in New Jersey The player was deeply troubled in the final weeks leading up to the tragedy and professed his love for his one-year-old son on social media Marafioti was caught in a custodial battle for his son and was saddened by […]

Chris Moneymaker to Sue PayPal over $12K in Confiscated Funds

Chris Moneymaker to Sue PayPal over $12K in Confiscated Funds

Chris Moneymaker is bringing a lawsuit against PayPal for confiscating $12,000 from his account  The player has described the payment provider’s practices as “bullying,” and he is now urging other gamblers to join in Moneymaker obtained the money through serving as a care-taker for a fantasy sports league during the 2021 NFL Season  Chris Moneymaker […]

Neymar Jr Steps in as Cultural Ambassador for PokerStars

Neymar Jr Steps in as Cultural Ambassador for PokerStars

PokerStars has coined a new role for Neymar Jr, appointing the soccer ace to a Cultural Ambassador for the platform The pair will work on a number of “creative projects” details about which will be provided at a later date Neymar and PokerStars have worked together successfully since 2015 minus a few minor hiccups Neymar […]

Poker Player Who Failed to Report $1M in Winnings Pleads Guilty

Poker Player Who Failed to Report $1M in Winnings Pleads Guilty

One Guy Smith, 62, failed to disclose over $821,000 in income tax between 2012 and 2016 Smith played and won over $1 million in poker proceeds between 2012 and 2016, on top of $482,000 generated through a business of his Smith pleaded guilty earlier this week, agreeing to cover the back tax and hoping to […]

Doug Polk vs Daniel Negreanu High Stakes Feud to Happen on Nov 4

Doug Polk vs Daniel Negreanu High Stakes Feud to Happen on Nov 4

A high-stakes poker duel is brewing between Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk who will have a showdown in Las Vegas on November 4 at 5 pm PT in person, before the format moves online for the follow-up matches. Poker fans from around the world will be able to tune in and watch the first 200 […]

Mike Postle Launches $330M Defamation Lawsuit against Accusers

Mike Postle Launches $330M Defamation Lawsuit against Accusers

After receiving an acquittal in a court of law, poker player Mike Postle has launched a defamatory lawsuit against his accusers. Mike Postle Is on the Offensive with $330m Lawsuit The cheating saga involving the name of Mike Postle continues, as once the defendant, Mr. Postle is now the plaintiff in a $330 million defamation […]

Susie Zhao Murderer Brought on Charges as Police Release More Information

Susie Zhao Murderer Brought on Charges as Police Release More Information

The murder of Susie Zhao, a popular and beloved poker community member, shook many. Now, the man who murdered her on the night of June 12 has been brought up to justice and charged with first-degree murder. Police Brings Man on First-Degree Murder Charges for Susie Zhao’s Death A man suspected of murdering beloved poker […]

Rowdy 2019 WSOP Player Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges

Rowdy 2019 WSOP Player Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges

A disturbed poker player in the 2019 WSOP has pleaded guilty to terrorism charges after spending months undergoing mental health recovery to be able to stand trial. Ken Strauss Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Charges Last year will be remembered fondly. It was a year without the novel coronavirus and a year in which the 2019 […]

Postle Innocent in Cheating Scandal, District Judge Rules

Postle Innocent in Cheating Scandal, District Judge Rules

Following several fraught months, Mike Postle has achieved another victory in the alleged cheating scandal that involved his name. All 14 complaints against the player have been dismissed and he was found not guilty of cheating, a District Judge in Sacramento ruled. Mike Postle Marks Another Success in Court Mike Postle’s lawsuits may be close […]