Beyond Johnny Chan: Other Famous Poker World Champions
While Johnny Chan is a household name in the poker world, there are other champions who have made significant contributions to the game. Discover their stories and achievements.
July 19, 2022
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Lane Flack: The Legendary Poker Player's Rise and Fall
Lane Flack, born in Rapid City, South Dakota, started his poker career at 18 and won his first WSOP bracelet in 1999. Despite earning over $5 million, his life was marred by addiction.
July 19, 2022
Jonathan Duhamel Wins Decade-Long Poker Tax Battle Against CRA
After a decade-long legal battle, Jonathan Duhamel has finally won his case against the Canada Revenue Agency over his poker earnings. The judge ruled that Duhamel's poker activities were not commercial enough to be considered business income.
July 18, 2022
Poker Pro Vanesaa Criticizes Espen Jorstad's Strategy in WSOP Main Event
Vanesaa, a poker veteran, criticized Espen Jorstad's strategy during the WSOP Main Event, stating he missed opportunities to exploit Adrian Attenborough's play. Jorstad won the $10M first-place prize.
July 18, 2022
adristinson's New Video: Practical Lesson on 4BP IP
Poker coach adristinson from the Cash Project shares a video lesson on 4BP IP, available to Cum Laude Premium users.
July 18, 2022
Darkored Shares His Journey and EducaPoker's Story on Falla con éxito Podcast
Álvaro Áspas, known as Darkored, sat down with David Huerga to discuss his experiences and the history of EducaPoker. The interview is now available on YouTube.
July 18, 2022
Doug Polk Resigns from CoinFlex, Criticizes Phil Hellmuth's Crypto Endorsement
Doug Polk has stepped down from his role at CoinFlex after the exchange paused withdrawals, and he has some strong words for Phil Hellmuth.
July 17, 2022
PokerStars Loses Ground While GG Network Thrives; Major Tournaments Ahead
PokerStars' traffic has plummeted, while GG Network sets a new record. Meanwhile, PokerOK and PokerDom announce exciting upcoming tournaments.
July 17, 2022
Matt Glantz Hits Jackpot with $1 Million WSOP Bounty Win
Matt Glantz won a $1 million bounty at the 2022 World Series of Poker, drawing the top prize after knocking out Justin Lett. The event featured 14,112 players and a unique bounty format.
July 16, 2022
Jaime Araújo Leads Day 1C of Start-Up Tournament in Brazilian Poker Championship
Jaime Araújo, a frequent player at Clubes Brasil Poker, led Day 1C of the Start-Up tournament with the largest chip stack. The tournament has a buy-in of R$ 800 and guarantees R$ 1 million in prizes.
July 15, 2022