Phil Ivey won a freeroll tournament with a $1 million prize pool at the Aria casino, which is named after him. He also won a heads-up match against Larry Litton for an additional $250,000.
Poker player Ziigmund shares his latest gaming experiences, including a dramatic break and a big win. Plus, upcoming events in Helsinki.
The Ivey Room, a high-stakes poker room, will open at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on May 21-22, featuring an invitation-only freeroll with a prize pool of $1,000,000.
Alexander Kravchenko shares a detailed analysis of a crucial poker hand from a high-stakes tournament, revealing the strategic decisions and unexpected twists that led to a missed opportunity.
Bellagio has reduced the number of rebuy tournaments in its schedule after the first tournament attracted only 26 players. The total prize pool was $61,110, with Rep Porter winning $30,555.
The UltimateBet scandal involved player NioNio, who had an unusually high win rate. The poker room acknowledged the abnormality but did not disclose details about the cheating. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, which licenses UltimateBet, is an executive body of the Mohawk tribe in Canada.
A 35-year-old unemployed man was ordered to hand over his online poker winnings to the Danish state. The court ruled that his online poker earnings were his only source of income, violating Danish laws.
Discover the unique culture and history of Las Vegas through the eyes of local taxi drivers. From mob rule to modern extravagance, the city's stories are as vibrant as its neon lights.
In 2007, poker was officially recognized as a sport in Russia. Two years later, all casinos in the country were shut down. What does this mean for poker enthusiasts?