Bonomo, Mercier's Eyewitness Account of $25K Aria High Roller Debacle
The man Bonomo was talking about was the curly-haired Aria impostor. A few days ago, a player brought into a daily $125 tournament at Aria but accidentally got seated at the $25,000 high roller. The...
View ArticleWSOP 3-Bet: Mizrachi Wins 3rd Bracelet, Colossus Flat-out, Phua Walks
You can always make suggestions for future 3-Bet pieces in the comments section below. In today’s Daily 3-Bet we’ll take a look Robert Mizrachi making his claim as the best Mizrachi, the controversy...
View ArticleCompensation Can Be a Tricky Subject in Poker
But all of Vegas has been invaded by poker players from around the globe and there is action everywhere. Some of the more notable action takes place at Aria. They say it’s the opportunity that makes...
View ArticleMaria Ho Leaves HPT, Joins Tuchman for New Poker TV Show
Ho will join veteran commentator David Tuchman in the booth for the new project, called Poker Night: The Tour. Unlike Poker Night in America, which features cash games, the new show will showcase...
View ArticleStout Said No to Leaving WSOP for Bro's Wedding, Yes to Rangers Game 7
“I told my brother he wasn't allowed to schedule his wedding during the WSOP since I was his best man,” Stout explained. “Honestly I wouldn't miss it for the world either way, but he made it the day...
View ArticleAndre Akkari: "Neymar Jr. Likes Poker More than Me, It’s Unbelievable"
“Neymar loves poker you know,” said Andre Akkari. “He likes poker more than me, it’s unbelievable. He plays every day and he likes to understand the game. “Even his dog’s name is Poker. He loves...
View ArticleWSOP 3-Bet: Galfond, Anderson 2-7 Wizards, Wahlberg Poker, Merson POY
You can make suggestions for future WSOP 3-Bet pieces in the comments section below. In today’s WSOP 3-Bet we’ll take a look at a seriously stacked final table, Mark Wahlberg at the WSOP and Greg...
View ArticleTuan Le Defends Title in WSOP 2-7 Limit Triple Draw
That’s the general consensus after the Californian pro won the $10,000 2-7 Limit Triple Draw for the second straight year at the 2015 WSOP last night. Le outlasted an incredibly stacked final table...
View ArticleDaily 3-Bet: Hallaert Headlines Colossus, Bad JRB Draw, RIP Eskimo
You can contribute to the WSOP 3-Bet by making suggestions for future stories below. In today’s WSOP 3-Bet we’ll take a look at the inaugural Colossus final table, JRB vs. Doug Polk and some sad news...
View ArticleHow the Wheels Slowly Fall Off the Wagon
You can feel the wheels starting to shake but you keep riding until the wheels falls off and you end up in the ditch. Last Friday I wrote about my last WSOP in 2012 where I cashed in the first two...
View ArticleJennifer Shahade on Hula Chess, Poker Chess and Poker Cliques
“I did an art installation called hula chess which was a combination of hula hooping and chess,” said PokerStars Mind Sports Ambassador Jennifer Shahade. “My brother and I also did this CrossFit chess...
View ArticleWSOP 3-Bet: Cord Garcia > Colossus, Cheating Rumor, Italian Glory
Want to contribute to the WSOP 3-Bet? Just leave us a suggestion for a future piece in the comments section below. In today’s Daily 3-Bet we’ll take a look at that record-breaking Colossus winner,...
View Article888poker Introduces Low-Stakes Fish & Chips Tournaments
The Fish & Chips promo is part of 888poker’s new push to reward the recreational players on the site. 888poker has also been running live events combined with cultural or sports activities, which...
View ArticleDennis Phillips: Online Poker in Calif. by 2018, Penn. in a Year
California currently has a few bills about online poker in legislature --including bill AB-431-- and the debt-ridden state is eager to see them pass. Despite this, Dennis Phillips says there are still...
View ArticleDaniel Negreanu Announces "Four Kings," a Poker-Themed TV Series
Daniel Negreanu thinks that Four Kings might break that trend. “It’s funny, it’s got twists, I was really impressed by the plot,” said Negreanu. “The pilot ends really cool and sets up the rest of the...
View ArticleWSOP 3-Bet: Arieh Ascends $10k PLH, Ivey MIA, Enter Millionaire Maker
Feel free to leave us suggestions for future 3-Bet pieces in the comments section below. In today’s Daily 3-Bet we’ll take a look at Josh Arieh dominating, Phil Ivey’s absence at the WSOP and the next...
View ArticleWhy Martin Jacobson Chose Animals Over Humanity After His $10m Win
In 2014, Martin Jacobson won the $10,000 WSOP Main Event. His prize was $10 million. It was the largest prize in the tournament’s history. If you watched that event you would have noticed that...
View ArticleCould Alleged $10k HU Cheater Valeriu Coca Be Innocent?
All five of them - Matt Marafioti, Pratyush Buddiga, Aaron Mermelstein, Connor Drinan, and Byron Kaverman – are convinced that something very strange happened to them. At least two of them have...
View ArticleHand of The Week: Flopping Flushes at the WSOP
It’s not only about money, but also about a WSOP bracelet. The hand was played during Event 1, the staff event. It all looks very clear and simple in the beginning, but then goes downhill quickly....
View ArticleA First-Hand Account from Every Valeriu Coca Opponent in $10k Heads-Up
They were waiting for their draw in the World Series of Poker $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold’em Championship. The majority of the field got a bye, but 30 players would have to battle for one of the...
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