Category Poker

In the age of social media, controversies can spread like wildfire. This was the case when professional poker player and influencer, Julia “Queen of Palmdale,” came forward with accusations against Nick Vertucci, the producer of the popular poker tournament show…

Germany’s Rene von Reden has claimed the APT Taipei Poker Classic Main Event title, winning TWD 14,413,200 ($453,960). The event was took place at the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) Asia Poker Arena, and it drew 1,991 entries, resulting…

Federal prosecutors have charged a cannabis company owned by Dan Bilzerian, along with his father Paul Bilzerian and executive Scott Rohleder, for conspiracy to defraud the government and wire fraud. Although Dan Bilzerian himself is not facing charges, the allegations…

On September 27, Playground Poker Club in Quebec, Canada, experienced a significant event in the poker world, recording the second-largest bad beat jackpot ever. This jackpot totaled an astonishing CAD $2,275,388, equivalent to nearly $1.7 million in U.S. dollars. Over…

At the age of 73, Archie Karas, a well-known and controversial figure in the gambling world, passed away. Born in Greece on November 1, 1950, Anargyros Karabourniotis rose to prominence as a gambler and poker player during the 1990s, when…

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced a new event for 2024: APT Phu Quoc, taking place from November 8 to 17. Set on the scenic Vietnamese island, the series is happening shortly after the APT Manila 2024 wraps up.…

Australia’s James Obst has claimed victory in the 2024 WPT Australia Main Event, taking home AUD $585,359. Obst took control early on Day 3 and maintained a strong lead throughout the event, never looking back. The tournament, held with an…

The World Poker Tour (WPT) has unveiled the schedule for the 2024 WPT World Championship, bringing some key changes and new events that are sure to catch the attention of poker fans. The $10,400 WPT World Championship Event: No Guarantee…

The poker community has long speculated about how Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot built his bankroll. In a recent appearance on the Table 1 podcast, Airball finally opened up about his financial background and his rise to high-stakes poker. Nik Airball,…

The PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) is set to return to Resorts World Las Vegas this fall, bringing back its popular tournament series from November 1-10, 2024. This marks the second consecutive year the NAPT will be hosted at…