By lobbying the Gujarat high court to stop local police officers from breaking up games, the Indian Poker Association (IPA) is fighting for the rights of players in India. The IPA has called on the high court to classify poker as a “skill” game, after a recent incident at a local YMCA. Officers in Gujarat […]
With a starring role in Aaron Sorkin’s Molly Bloom’s memoir, Molly’s Game, Kevin Costner could be set to show the world his poker face. Known for his ability to protect Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard) and rob from the rich (Robin Hood Prince of Thieves), Costner is the action hero for movie fans around the world. […]
Vojtech Ruzicka holds the 6th place with 27,300,000 chips at the final table of the WSOP November Nine Main Event. With 74,600,000, the chip lead is for Cliff ‘JohnnyBax’ Josephy. Without getting into big confrontations with Josephy, Ruzicka can make some ground on the chip leader. So, there is no need to worry about the […]
For those in need when they ante-up in a special poker event, Vince Vaughn and Mel Gibson are ready to help the World Poker Tour (WPT) Foundation to raise some more money. Some of the world leading celebrities will show off their poker skills inside CITIZEn Beverly Hills as the event is dubbed the “WPT […]
He’s heading into the final table at the Main Event in 7th place with 26,175,000 chips: WSOP November Nine participant Griffin Benger is only one double-up away from the 2nd place in chips. Regardless of the final outcome, this tournament is already the largest win of his career. All top nine players receive at least […]
On October 31, the Rio in Las Vegas will host the WSOP November Nine final table. This time we highlight November Nine player Jerry Wong. With the exception of Fernando Pons, Wong has less chips than everyone else at the final table with 10,175,000 chips. With 74,600,000 chips, the chip leader is Cliff “JohnnyBax” Josephy. […]
On October 26 at 7:00 pm, The Binion’s Gambling Hall will host a ceremony. During this ceremony Todd Brunson and Carlos Mortensen will become the newest members of the Poker Hall of Fame. Some of the game’s greatest players and most valuable industry personnel are already part of an elite fraternity of now 52. The two […]
After a major shareholder criticized the proposed plans, the William Hill and Amaya merger is on the rocks. Industry insiders and analysts have been speculating as to what it could mean for the iGaming industry, since the news of a possible deal between William Hill and Amaya broke on October 9. In the poker industry […]
Although he claims that Bill Clinton’s accusers of sexual assault are telling the truth, Mike Matusow says the women accusing Donald Trump of it are liars. Since more than 10 women have come forward to accuse the Donald of sexual assault, Matusow, the Mouth, has been using his smartphone to bash Hillary Clinton and support […]
On November 1 he hopes to walk away with $8 million from the Rio in Las Vegas. We’re talking about a member of the 2016 WSOP, Spaniard Fernando Pons. More than anyone else at the Main Event finale table, Pons is going to need luck to be on his side. With chip leader Cliff “JohnnyBax” […]
This week the Financial Post credited Mitch Garber as “the man who helped save Caesars Entertainment from ruin”. Garber is the CEO of Caesars Interactive Entertainment (CIO). This is the organisation that owns the WSOP. And they are right. CIE’s parent, Caesars Entertainment, would be in trouble if Garber would not have taken interest in […]
After 26 years, the once an east coast poker hotspot, The Trump Taj Mahal, is now closting its doors. In 1983, Resorts International founded the casino after which it became an Atlantic City icon. In 1987 current presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would complete construction within a year after buying a controlling stake in […]
