Connor Drinan's Million-Dollar Loss at WSOP 2014: The Unlucky Hand
Connor Drinan lost a million-dollar tournament at WSOP 2014 despite having pocket aces. Discover the details of this unlucky hand and Drinan's subsequent victories.
August 18, 2021
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Andrew Lichtenberger Wins Venetian High Roller Event #6
Andrew Lichtenberger emerged victorious in the Venetian High Roller Event #6, securing a $125,350 prize. The event featured a $350,000 prize pool and intense competition among top players.
August 18, 2021
High-Stakes Showdown: Tom Dwan, Dan Smith, and Landon Tice Battle in WPT Cash Game
Tom Dwan, Dan Smith, and Landon Tice are set to face off in a high-stakes poker cash game organized by the World Poker Tour. The event follows a warm-up game featuring popular chess streamers.
August 18, 2021
Niklas Asteedt Wins The Grand Tournament on PartyPoker for Second Time
Niklas Asteedt secured his second victory in the The Grand tournament on PartyPoker, taking home $40,830. The event attracted 247 entries and a prize pool of $245,490.
August 18, 2021
Daniel Negreanu Loses Big in High-Stakes Poker After Dark
Six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner Daniel Negreanu lost over $50,000 in a high-stakes poker game on Poker After Dark. He held a 7 and a 5 (not suited) and bet $17,500 after the flop, while Zach Frazi held a suited 6 and 7 and called the bet.
August 18, 2021
Eric Sajdel Wins Ninth WSOP Gold Bracelet in Online Super Million$ Tournament
Eric Sajdel secured his ninth WSOP gold bracelet by winning the Super Million$ tournament. He is the first player with more than five bracelets to win an online event.
August 18, 2021
WCOOP History: From Humble Beginnings to Million-Dollar Tournaments
The WCOOP series, starting this Sunday, features 306 tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $5.5 to $25,000. Discover the key moments and winners from its inception in 2002.
August 18, 2021
Maikelfull Shares Expertise in 3bet OOP Poker Series with Practical Class
Maikelfull and v3rson are teaching a series of poker lessons on 3bet out of position. The series includes theoretical lessons, live sessions, and reviews.
August 18, 2021
PartyPoker Announces $100,000 Prize Pool for WPT WOC Leaderboards
PartyPoker is set to host WPT WOC leaderboards with a combined prize pool of $100,000. The series kicks off on July 17th, featuring two main leaderboards: MVP and Rising Star MVP.
August 17, 2021
Sean Perry Wins Big at Venetian Poker High Roller Tournament
Sean Perry secured a massive win at the Venetian Poker High Roller tournament, taking home $365,500. The event featured a $25,000 buy-in and attracted 43 entries, creating a prize pool of $1,075,000.
August 17, 2021