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A crowd of over 3,200 players returned to Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas ballrooms for Day 2D of the 54th Annual World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship aka WSOP Main Event. They were joined by around 500 new entries to surpass the 10,000 entry mark. The official announcement was made by […]

The poker world has been taken by storm with the introduction of Squid Texas Hold’em, a novel variation of the beloved card game that has captured the attention of both amateurs and professionals alike. In this captivating new twist, players must navigate a competitive and challenging environment where avoiding being the last player is […]

The largest and most lucrative World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Series in Asia has been unveiled! 46 trophy events and a jaw-dropping USD 1 Million Main Event guarantee are among the highlights of the recently announced WPT Prime Taiwan schedule. The event takes place from August 8 to 21, 2023 at the newly opened Asia […]

Potentially the biggest season to come, the awaited World Series of Poker summer games is finally in full swing right in the heart of Las Vegas. Players from all over the world have begun flocking in for a chance of a huge payday and WSOP gold. From May 30th to July 18th, the 54th […]

The prestigious 54th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) has commenced at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. With the first games beginning on May 30, 2023, players from around the globe have gathered to pursue their dreams of capturing WSOP bracelets and securing victory on poker’s grandest stage. […]

After fifteen days of thrilling poker action, the recent Triton Super High Roller Series wrapped up its games with several big name players claiming gold.  The premium series, which ran from May 10-25, 2023 at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel, North Cyprus, showcased another round of its unique lineup featuring top tier buy-ins and massive prize […]

The Main Event of the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Vietnam festival reached a new level of excitement on Day 1B as the Crown Poker Club in Hanoi was packed with players eager to join the action. By the end of registration, a roaring 304 signed up with an additional 84 re-entries for a turnout […]

The World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Vietnam festival was in full swing at the Crown Poker Club with numerous highlights in Day 10. At the top of the news was the MAIN EVENT which attracted 238 entries on its first flight. This was a huge increase from last year’s turnout. 30 players advanced to […]

An icon in the world of poker, Doyle Brunson passed away at the age of 89 last Sunday, leaving behind an indelible mark on the game. His unparalleled skills, captivating personality, and immense contributions to the poker community have cemented his place as one of the most influential players of all time. As news […]

In less than a week, all roads will lead to Hanoi, Vietnam for the second World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime festival in the capital city. For the first time, the globally renowned brand will stage a two-week event in the region. An ambitious VN₫ 28,500,000,000 (~US$ 1.2 Million) in prize pools is guaranteed. This […]

WPT Press Release The World Poker Tour® has a added another amazing international stop this summer as WPT® Korea will take over the Jeju Shinhwa World this  July. The schedule includes a ₩3,400,000 (~$2,550 US) Main Event, and a ₩17,000,000 (~$127,350 US) Alpha8™ for One Drop™ event.  “Hosting the World Poker Tour gives u another […]

Backed by an enthusiastic and anxious rail, Thai pro Punnat Punsri made them proud by clinching the richest and largest APT Main Event in history. Punsri battled his way through a field of 1,434 entries, defeating Korea’s Soo Bum Kim at heads up to emerge as the champion. For his incredible achievement, Punsri pocketed a […]

In 2008, the Asian Poker Tour made waves in the Philippines by becoming the first in the region to guarantee a one million USD Main Event prize pool. Australian David Saab won it for a whopping US$ 280,000. The following year, the APT outdid itself by amassing a seven figure Main Event prize pool of […]

Anticipation is reaching a fever pitch for the upcoming White Horse Cup Super High Roller Short Deck ONE MILLION USD guaranteed. The event is set to take place from April 30 to May 1 at Poker Dream Manila in Newport World Resorts. With a jaw-dropping PHP 1,380,000 (~US$ 25,000) buy-in, the tournament has already attracted […]

Excitement is at an all-time high as the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei 2023 got underway at the newly built CTP Asia Poker Arena, with a record-breaking turnout over the past two days. Hailed to be the largest and richest poker festival in the region today, the event has already attracted players from all over […]

In just ten days, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) returns to Taiwan for its biggest and most exciting series ever. The upcoming games features 48 events and a massive Main Event with a jaw-dropping 1 Million USD (NT$ 30 Million) guarantee. This is the largest Main Event prize pool ever offered by the APT […]

Players in South Africa are just hours away from the country’s first live poker festival of 2023. Starting today March 3 and running through March 12, the Sunbet Poker Tour (SBT) powered by Monster Jam Poker (MJPT) presents ten days of nonstop games at Time Square in the city of Pretoria. The much awaited season […]

Three months away until the prestigious World Series of Poker comes to life and already, poker players across the globe are teeming with excitement. This year’s festivities are about to bring in a whole new level of action with the premier event gearing to surpass 2022’s overwhelming success. From last year’s record-breaking $327.9 million […]

After the overwhelming success of the World Poker Tour’s 20th year anniversary season finale in Las Vegas, anticipation is high for the brand’s upcoming Season XXI. For the first half of the year, twelve locations have already been announced. Good news for those in the Asia-Pacific region, among the scheduled stops are Australia, Cambodia, […]

The biggest year-end poker festival has kicked off… or shall we say, blasted off with opening week of the highly anticipated 2022 WPT World Championship seeing massive turnouts and star studded tables at the Wynn Las Vegas. Throughout the year the World Poker Tour has been celebrating its 20th year anniversary all over the […]