The Russian poker scene is surrounded by a certain mystery. Although the language barrier keeps many of Russia’s biggest poker stars from breaking out on a larger scale, the Russian players have been thriving on the international poker scene over the last few years. The charismatic Moscow native, Anatoly Filatov, speaks English very well and […]
In September 2015, Neymar, Barcelona FC soccer star and PokerStars sponsored pro, had $48 million in assets frozen by a Brazilian court, due to tax evasion accusations. Allegedly, Neymar did not pay $16 million in taxes and for that reason a Brazilian court decided to freeze three times that amount until the case was resolved. […]
Following a deafening wave of silence from the former Tull Tilt board member, Daniel Negreanu believes Chris Ferguson doesn’t give a damn about the poker community. Until this year, Ferguson, aka Jesus, has been a notable by his absence where he once was a familiar figure at the WSOP. Ferguson now made himself at home […]
Brad Garret, comedian famous for his role as Ray Romano’s bother in the long-syndicated popular TV series Everybody Loves Raymond, made enough cash to spend in several lifetimes. The hapless cop became an beloved and iconic American character. Nowadays, Garrett performs at the MGM Grand, at this own comedy club. What you may not know, […]
It was the first time since David Baazov CEO of Amaya Inc. left the gaming conglomerate on a voluntary base, that the shareholders met on Tuesday. As Baazov and other Amaya executives are still being investigated after being accused of insider trading, the gathering, also known as the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Quebec, was […]
By a margin of 114 to 85, the Pennsylvania’s online poker legislation was passed. The State House of Representatives clears House after a full vote. The Senate will now have to take the legislation into consideration in person of Governor Tom Wolf before it can turn into law. This law would legalise daily fantasy sports […]
For the world’s richest poker players the national vote on June 23 appears to have become something of a betting opportunity. Member of the European Parliament Nigel Farage received a €1,1 million bet from ex- poker player Tony G and fellow Member. So, the bet was on the outcome of the referendum even before a single vote had […]
Today we’ll take a look at the World Series of Dogs, a PartyPoker resurgence and of course George Danzer’s fourth WSOP bracelet. 1. Playing Poker in the World Series of Dogs We’ve seen a lot more dogs than usual since Jason Mercier made his appearance with his trusty Marshmellow and started winning everything he could. […]
‘What might have been’, that’s the story so far for Team 888poker with 47 events underway or either done at the 2016 World Series of Poker. It has been the Europeans, Dominik Nitsche, Chris Moorman and Sofia Lövgren with the most cashes so far, despite the four Brazilian ambassadors, Denilson, Bruno Politano, Bruno Kawauti and […]
After taking out a lawsuit against a failed poker company, the 2008 European Poker Tour (EPT) Champion, Glen Chorny, is now looking to recoup some of his bankroll. He won the EPT Grand Final title for $3,196,354 after he overcome Isaac Baron, Luca Pagano en Antonion Esfandiari- being a Canadian poker pro. Chrony couldn’t stay […]
