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Texan Wins $1 Million In The Largest Poker Tournament Freeroll Ever Held

The 2024 World Poker Tour Championship featured a record $5 million freeroll event, highlighting the growing prestige and excitement of poker tournaments.
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Pedro Marques Tops Record Field In European Poker Tour Prague Main Event

The 2024 European Poker Tour Prague festival set a new record with 1,458 entries, highlighting poker's growing popularity.

Hugues Girard Bests 1,242 Entries In 2024 WPT Prime Paris Championship

Hugues Girard won the World Poker Tour Prime Paris, earning $183,294 and making a significant impact on his Player of the Year ranking.

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open: Tice, Ordet, and Moschel Win Big Late

The 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open exceeded its prize money guarantee, distributing over $15.6 million in total prizes across 61 events.

Faraz Jaka Takes Down $10,000 Buy-In Side Event At Seminole Hard Rock Rock'N'Roll Poker Open

Faraz Jaka won $313,495 at the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open, increasing his career earnings to nearly $8.2 million.

Pedro Marques Tops Record Field In European Poker Tour Prague Main Event

The 2024 European Poker Tour Prague festival set a new record with 1,458 entries, highlighting poker's growing popularity.

Hugues Girard Bests 1,242 Entries In 2024 WPT Prime Paris Championship

Hugues Girard won the World Poker Tour Prime Paris, earning $183,294 and making a significant impact on his Player of the Year ranking.

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open: Tice, Ordet, and Moschel Win Big Late

The 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open exceeded its prize money guarantee, distributing over $15.6 million in total prizes across 61 events.

Faraz Jaka Takes Down $10,000 Buy-In Side Event At Seminole Hard Rock Rock'N'Roll Poker Open

Faraz Jaka won $313,495 at the 2024 Rock 'n' Roll Poker Open, increasing his career earnings to nearly $8.2 million.
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UEFA more than doubles Women's Euros prize money

UEFA's 2025 Women's European Championship prize fund exceeds €41 million, doubling that of the previous edition, with mandates for player compensation.

World Series of Poker Paradise Triton Millions Champion To Earn $12 Million

The 2024 World Series of Poker Paradise festival will award its first bracelet on Dec. 9, featuring a record prize pool.
The Triton Million event attracted significant participation, leading to a massive prize pool of $48 million.
Top players like Michael Moncek and Adrian Mateos dominate the leaderboard, promising an exciting conclusion.

LPGA to award $131M over 33 events in 2025

The LPGA's 2025 season will feature record prize money and expanded global presence, emphasizing growth and enhanced support for players.

How to Watch the 2024 New York Marathon: Schedule, Route, and Viewing Options | stupidDOPE

The New York City Marathon on Nov. 3, 2024, offers thrilling views and competitive stakes for runners, attracting global participants and viewers.

WTA Tour Finals: Garbine Muguruza's Riyadh tournament faces new challenges after chaos

The WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia aims to promote women's tennis in a complex social and political environment.

Powerball winner in Lake Elsinore was one away from the big prize. Here's how much they won

A Powerball ticket purchased in Lake Elsinore won $243,665 by matching five numbers, just missing the $437 million grand prize.
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Onweller, De Crescenzo among US riders skipping UCI Gravel Worlds to earn a living and support Life Time Grand Prix

Many US gravel racers, including Paige Onweller, prioritize local competitions over the UCI Gravel World Championships to maximize earnings.

Unbound, Big Sugar and Leadville get prize money with Life Time Grand Prix purse trimmed

The Life Time Grand Prix series will offer more cash at individual events in 2025 but will decrease the overall series prize purse.

Lauren Stephens repeats at Gravel Worlds while Svendsen tops Zavyalov in men's race

Simen Nordahl Svendsen and Lauren Stephens won their respective divisions at Garmin Gravel Worlds, with significant structural changes benefiting women's racing.
The event introduced a women's-only start and increased prize money, promoting inclusivity in professional cycling competitions.

Onweller, De Crescenzo among US riders skipping UCI Gravel Worlds to earn a living and support Life Time Grand Prix

Many US gravel racers, including Paige Onweller, prioritize local competitions over the UCI Gravel World Championships to maximize earnings.

Unbound, Big Sugar and Leadville get prize money with Life Time Grand Prix purse trimmed

The Life Time Grand Prix series will offer more cash at individual events in 2025 but will decrease the overall series prize purse.

Lauren Stephens repeats at Gravel Worlds while Svendsen tops Zavyalov in men's race

Simen Nordahl Svendsen and Lauren Stephens won their respective divisions at Garmin Gravel Worlds, with significant structural changes benefiting women's racing.
The event introduced a women's-only start and increased prize money, promoting inclusivity in professional cycling competitions.
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U.S. Open champions will win a record payday

The US Open boasts the highest individual prize money among Grand Slam tournaments, totaling $75 million this year.

US Open tennis begins Monday in Queens: How to watch on ESPN and ABC and more you should know

The 2024 US Open will feature a $75 million prize pool, marking the largest in tennis history.

US Open New Policies: Ball Change, Tablets and 1 Million Fans - Tennis Now

The 2024 US Open aims for a record attendance of over 1 million fans, enhancing the overall experience with new policies.

U.S. Open champions will win a record payday

The US Open boasts the highest individual prize money among Grand Slam tournaments, totaling $75 million this year.

US Open tennis begins Monday in Queens: How to watch on ESPN and ABC and more you should know

The 2024 US Open will feature a $75 million prize pool, marking the largest in tennis history.

US Open New Policies: Ball Change, Tablets and 1 Million Fans - Tennis Now

The 2024 US Open aims for a record attendance of over 1 million fans, enhancing the overall experience with new policies.
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Philadelphia Marathon to award equal prize money for non-binary runners

The Philadelphia Marathon will award equal prize money for men's, women's, and non-binary races, promoting inclusivity in the sport.

2024 OCC Results: Hemming and Yao Win UTMB 50k World Series Final

The 2024 OCC race featured 1,800 runners across 57 kilometers, with Christian Allen leading nearly all of the race's first half.

Saudi Arabia has never won Olympic gold, but it wants it so bad that it's willing to pay $1.3 million to get there

Olympic success can lead to life-changing rewards, especially in countries with fewer medals, where prize money significantly impacts athletes' lives.
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2014 Boston Marathon winner receives prize money from stranger

Buzunesh Deba finally received her rightful prize money from the 2014 Boston Marathon ten years later, thanks to the generosity of a stranger.

Boston Marathon prize money: Winnings get $250,000 boost this year

Over $1 million to be awarded to Boston Marathon finishers this year, with significant increases in prize money compared to the previous year.
$77,000 will be awarded to winners in the para athletic division, marking a substantial increase for the division.

2014 Boston Marathon winner receives prize money from stranger

Buzunesh Deba finally received her rightful prize money from the 2014 Boston Marathon ten years later, thanks to the generosity of a stranger.

Boston Marathon prize money: Winnings get $250,000 boost this year

Over $1 million to be awarded to Boston Marathon finishers this year, with significant increases in prize money compared to the previous year.
$77,000 will be awarded to winners in the para athletic division, marking a substantial increase for the division.
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What actually are the Ockhams?

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards recognize adult books in four categories since 2016, including increased prize money and a Māori Language Award.
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Finalists for Canada's top art prize, the Sobey Art Award, revealed

The Sobey Art Award finalists expanded to six artists, with the addition of the Circumpolar region. The award offers significant prize money, showcasing diverse creative practices.

Pool of artists vying for Canada's top art prize expands with addition of new regional category

The addition of the Circumpolar region to the Sobey Art Award acknowledges artists from the region, increasing representation and prize money significantly.

Finalists for Canada's top art prize, the Sobey Art Award, revealed

The Sobey Art Award finalists expanded to six artists, with the addition of the Circumpolar region. The award offers significant prize money, showcasing diverse creative practices.

Pool of artists vying for Canada's top art prize expands with addition of new regional category

The addition of the Circumpolar region to the Sobey Art Award acknowledges artists from the region, increasing representation and prize money significantly.
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#london-marathon

The London Marathon will be the world's first to award equal prize money to wheelchair and able-bodied athletes

London Marathon will award equal prize money to wheelchair athletes and able-bodied athletes, setting a milestone for fairness in sports.

How to enter next year's London Marathon

The London Marathon 2025 requires serious preparation and a competitive ballot system for entry.

The London Marathon will be the world's first to award equal prize money to wheelchair and able-bodied athletes

London Marathon will award equal prize money to wheelchair athletes and able-bodied athletes, setting a milestone for fairness in sports.

How to enter next year's London Marathon

The London Marathon 2025 requires serious preparation and a competitive ballot system for entry.
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Champions League Prize Money 2024: Who Tops English Earners?

Manchester City leads in earning 93m, followed by Arsenal with 80m in the Champions League this year.
Manchester United and Newcastle earned less due to elimination in the group stage compared to City and Arsenal.

Holders Chelsea visit Man Utd while Spurs host Leicester in Women's FA Cup semis - Soccer News

Chelsea to play Manchester United, Tottenham vs. Leicester in Women's FA Cup semis
Semi-finals set for April 13-14, with final at Wembley on May 12

2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: Auston Matthews and William Nylander compete for $1 million

The All-Star format this year pits 12 skaters against each other in a series of skills events with a $1 million prize on the line.
Matthews and Nylander will participate in several skills challenges, and if they earn enough points, they have a chance to compete in the One-on-One challenge and potentially win the $1 million prize.
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Non-binary runner from SF ineligible for prize money after winning NYC marathon

A non-binary runner won the non-binary race category of the New York City Marathon but was deemed ineligible for the prize money that is supposed to come with the title.
The runner reached out to the New York Road Runners (NYRR) and was told that they did not meet the eligibility requirements for the prize money.
The marathon required runners to complete six specific races in the year leading up to the marathon, a rule that was not posted until three months after the non-binary runner registered.

Non-binary NYC marathon winner loses out on prize money

Non-binary marathon runner Cal Calamia became the first winner of the New York City Marathon's non-binary division.
Calamia was denied the $5,000 cash prize because of a new race regulation regarding eligibility for prize money in the non-binary category.

Non-Binary NYC Marathon Winner from SF Denied Prize Money Over Eligibility Rules

A non-binary, trans-masculine runner won the non-binary race category at the New York City Marathon but was deemed ineligible for the $5,000 prize money.
The runner claimed they were unaware of a rule stating they needed to compete in six races leading up to the marathon and couldn't have complied due to living in San Francisco.

NYC Marathon refuses to give "devastated" first nonbinary winner their prize money

Cal Calamia, the winner of the nonbinary division of the New York City Marathon, has been denied the $5,000 prize money due to a technicality.
The New York Road Runners Club introduced a new regulation stating that runners eligible for prize money in the nonbinary group must be a member of the club for at least six months and participate in several club-sponsored events.

Non-binary runner from SF ineligible for prize money after winning NYC marathon

A non-binary runner won the non-binary race category of the New York City Marathon but was deemed ineligible for the prize money that is supposed to come with the title.
The runner reached out to the New York Road Runners (NYRR) and was told that they did not meet the eligibility requirements for the prize money.
The marathon required runners to complete six specific races in the year leading up to the marathon, a rule that was not posted until three months after the non-binary runner registered.

Non-binary NYC marathon winner loses out on prize money

Non-binary marathon runner Cal Calamia became the first winner of the New York City Marathon's non-binary division.
Calamia was denied the $5,000 cash prize because of a new race regulation regarding eligibility for prize money in the non-binary category.

Non-Binary NYC Marathon Winner from SF Denied Prize Money Over Eligibility Rules

A non-binary, trans-masculine runner won the non-binary race category at the New York City Marathon but was deemed ineligible for the $5,000 prize money.
The runner claimed they were unaware of a rule stating they needed to compete in six races leading up to the marathon and couldn't have complied due to living in San Francisco.

NYC Marathon refuses to give "devastated" first nonbinary winner their prize money

Cal Calamia, the winner of the nonbinary division of the New York City Marathon, has been denied the $5,000 prize money due to a technicality.
The New York Road Runners Club introduced a new regulation stating that runners eligible for prize money in the nonbinary group must be a member of the club for at least six months and participate in several club-sponsored events.
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Open Call for Prix Ars Electronica | Berlin Art Link

The Prix Ars Electronica has launched its open call for the 2024 international media arts competition.
Winners can receive up to €10,000 in prize money and will be featured at the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria.
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This Week In Running: November 27, 2023

Ultra-Trail Cape Town featured races of different distances with substantial prize money for the winners.
Arden Young won the Quad Dipsea race with the second-fastest time in the course's history.

FIFPRO: Third of WWC players earn under $30K

Many players in the 2023 women's World Cup lack adequate financial compensation.
One in five players in the tournament have a second job to supplement their income.
Prize money at the Women's World Cup increased to $150 million, but still significantly less than the men's World Cup.

Barcelona set for 70m financial boost

Barcelona has earned over 70 million euros in prize money from this season's Champions League group stage.
If Barcelona wins the Champions League trophy, they could earn over 40 million euros in additional prize money.
Barcelona's earnings from the Champions League are the highest among all teams this season.

This Week In Running: November 27, 2023

Ultra-Trail Cape Town featured races of different distances with substantial prize money for the winners.
Arden Young won the Quad Dipsea race with the second-fastest time in the course's history.

FIFPRO: Third of WWC players earn under $30K

Many players in the 2023 women's World Cup lack adequate financial compensation.
One in five players in the tournament have a second job to supplement their income.
Prize money at the Women's World Cup increased to $150 million, but still significantly less than the men's World Cup.

Barcelona set for 70m financial boost

Barcelona has earned over 70 million euros in prize money from this season's Champions League group stage.
If Barcelona wins the Champions League trophy, they could earn over 40 million euros in additional prize money.
Barcelona's earnings from the Champions League are the highest among all teams this season.
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This Week In Running: June 10, 2024

Various elite races worldwide offer substantial prize money, such as the Comrades Marathon in South Africa and Vail GoPro Games, catering to different preferences.

Emirates NBA Cup: Schedule & Dates For In-Season Competition

The NBA's in-season tournament will be rebranded as the Emirates NBA Cup, with a lucrative prize money structure incentivizing player performance.

MLB Finalizes 2024 Home Run Derby Participants

MLB's Home Run Derby features rule changes such as eliminating head-to-head matchups, introducing swing limits, and adjusting the bonus round format.

$100k prize for FIFA's Football Manager World Cup

FIFA is introducing the FIFAe World Cup for Football Manager, emphasizing skill in football strategy and tactics alongside game mechanics and football knowledge.
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Unbabel among first AI startups to win millions of GPU training hours on EU supercomputers | TechCrunch

Accelerating homegrown AI innovation in Europe through prize money and GPU hours for startups.
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