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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Inside the high-stakes clandestine poker world that led to a Hollywood Hills murder

Emil Lahaziel's life ended violently after attending a high-stakes poker game in Los Angeles.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Making a living as a poker player is hard. The 'Big Beautiful Bill' makes it harder

New tax law limits gambling losses to 90% deduction, impacting poker players' ability to manage taxes.
#world-series-of-poker
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Poldark star Richard Harrington on why actors are like poker players

Richard Harrington emphasizes the importance of card accuracy and character development in the stage adaptation of 'House of Games.'
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Poker Community Concerned Following Cryptic Posts From Tom 'Durrrr' Dwan

Tom Dwan has been located in a mental health facility in the UK following alarming tweets suggesting he felt his life was in danger.
#high-stakes-gambling
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

All Gas, No Brakes: 'Texas' Mike Is On A Mission

Mike Moncek, an emerging poker star, impressively turned a $1,500 win into $5.2 million within three years, embracing a bold strategy.
MMA
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

WATCH: Poker Pro Frankie C Spars With UFC Fighter Sean O'Malley

Poker pro Frank Cucchiara faced former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley in a sparring match after losing a poker game.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Vincent Moscati Wins 10th World Series Of Poker Circuit Gold Ring

Vincent Moscati won the WSOP Circuit main event, earning $111,454 and marking his 10th career gold ring.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Rick Salomon Selling Dallas Condo Used For Home Poker Games

Salomon used the property mostly for home games. It features a game room with poker and backgammon tables, as well as a shuffleboard table in the living room.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Irish Open Breaks Records, But It's Time To Rethink The Payouts

The Irish Open remains a top poker event but needs to address payout distribution issues to better reward players.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Million Dollar Game: Texas Mike Crushes Day 1

Texas Mike Moncek dominated the Million Dollar Game, showcasing aggressive gameplay with significant overbets, ending the session with a striking profit of $1.55 million.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Ray Qartomy Crushes PokerGO Tour Texas Poker Open High Rollers

Ray Qartomy dominated the 2025 PokerGO Tour Texas Poker Open, achieving two wins and a total earnings of over $101,000 in high rollers.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Miami Ballet Adds Poker Storyline To Classic Opera

A modern ballet version of 'Carmen' incorporates poker elements, showcasing Carmen as a powerful card dealer.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Laura Westfall Wins Nevada State Ladies Championship

The 2025 Nevada State Ladies Championship showcased a remarkable $137,555 prize pool and featured 451 entries, indicating the growing popularity of women's poker.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Maurice Hawkins Called A Scammer By Former Backers Amidst 19th Circuit Victory

Maurice Hawkins' recent poker victory is overshadowed by serious allegations of financial misconduct from former backers.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Erick Lindgren Satellites Into Hustler Casino Live's Million Dollar Game

Erick Lindgren wins a satellite for a $1,000,000 buy-in poker event, highlighting the importance of mental preparation in gambling.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Planet Hollywood Will Reopen Its Las Vegas Poker Room In May

"I don't think there's a poker room on an elevated level like this that has an overview of everything going on below you," one of the room managers and poker industry veteran Anthony Mink told PokerNews.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Online Poker Site ACR Parts Ways With Ambassador Nacho Barbero

At Poker, we hold our team members to the highest standards of integrity and commitment. Recent comments by team pro Nacho Barbero regarding the use of Wizard have raised serious concerns about his understanding of our security measures and his role as an ambassador.
Poker
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Poker champion rates 11 poker scenes in movies and TV

Darren Elias critiques movie poker scenes for their realism, offering insights based on his extensive poker expertise.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

WATCH: David Coleman's Double Check-Raise Bluff Falls Short In High-Stakes Poker Tournament

With six players left at the final table, Alex Foxen and David Coleman engaged in a wild hand that surprised the poker community.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Michael Kaplan's Advantage Players: I'm With Phil

Phil Hellmuth excels as a poker ambassador, combining charisma with deep understanding of the gambling industry.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

WATCH: World Poker Tour Champ Darren Elias Breaks Down Poker Scenes From Movies

Darren Elias critiques poker scenes in films, noting unrealistic hands and actions despite some realism in films like Rounders.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

High Stakes Online Poker Hand Review: GucciNIKE Wins $1 Million, Crushes Omaha4rollz

GucciNIKE dominated the CoinPoker tables, winning nearly a million dollars against omaha4rollz, showcasing strategic superiority with strong hands in key moments.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Poker Strategy With Mark Mazmanian: Which Way Are You Going? A Hand Of Archie

The mixed game variant Archie allows players to pursue both high and low hands, with specific qualifiers needed for each.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Shannon Shorr Nabs Photo Finish Victory At U.S. Poker Open

To win a tournament, I always say you have to run good, which I did, but I'm feeling pretty dialed in. I've been working really hard on my mental game.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Red-Hot Alex Foxen Triumphs At U.S. Poker Open

Alex Foxen has once again proven his poker prowess by securing a significant victory at the U.S. Poker Open, solidifying his top-tier status with multiple wins.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

College Students Build Poker-Playing Robot

A Northeastern University duo created a robot that plays live poker, showcasing advancements in robotics and algorithms for precise motion control.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Grand Casino Opens Nebraska's First Poker Room

Nebraska's first live poker room opened at Grand Island Casino Resort, marking a significant moment for local poker players and the gaming industry.
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Brandon Wilson Continues Breakout With U.S. Poker Open Win

This was Wilson's third title and eighth final-table finish of 2025, earning him 648 Player of the Year points, boosting him to second overall in the standings.
Poker
fromCardplayer
3 months ago

Sam Laskowitz Makes His Mark On The High Roller Scene

Laskowitz's intense focus on poker was interrupted when his girlfriend's water broke during a tournament. He faced a life-changing moment and made a quick exit.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

WATCH: Rick Salomon Goes Nuts In Seven-Figure High-Stakes Poker Pot

Rick Salomon's aggressive play in a high-stakes poker game exemplifies his reputation for big bets and action.
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Pot-Limit Omaha Series In Estonia Sports Multiple Million-Dollar Events

A series of pot-limit Omaha tournaments with guarantees of €1 million or more was held in Tallinn, Estonia, concluding with Imad Derwiche's victory in the €10,000 buy-in event.
Poker
Poker
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Hero Fold Propels Shannon Shorr To Victory At U.S. Poker Open

Shannon Shorr's crucial fold at the final table led him to victory at the 2025 U.S. Poker Open.
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Bee Yang Takes Down MSPT Minnesota Poker State Championship

"I think it's something special," Yang told reporters. "I always believed I would be a champion."
Poker
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Boris Kolev Wins $1,000,000 As Merit Poker Classic Millions Champion

Boris Kolev won the 2025 Merit Poker Classic, earning a $1,000,000 prize while Mehdi Chaoui took home $300,000 as runner-up.
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Michael Rossitto Captures First Career PokerGO Tour Title At U.S. Poker Open

Three-time bracelet winner Jim Collopy held the lead to start. The first knockout of the day saw Matthew Wantman lose a classic preflop race.
Poker
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Court Case Reveals Ex-NFL Player's Terrible Poker Skills

Former NFL player Anthony Hutchison is on trial for bribery and fraud, with additional focus on his poor poker skills.
fromCardplayer
4 months ago

Japanese Newcomer Scores First Title At U.S. Poker Open

The 2025 U.S. Poker Open saw Kazuomi Furuse win his first title, earning $275,400 and becoming the points leader in the series with his golden eagle trophy.
Poker
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