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Dutch Student Creates Gender-Neutral Card Deck, Replaces Kings, Queens, and Jacks
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Dutch Student Creates Gender-Neutral Card Deck, Replaces Kings, Queens, and Jacks

Indie Melink, a 23-year-old psychology student from the Netherlands, has created a gender-neutral deck of cards. The new deck replaces kings, queens, and jacks with gold, silver, and bronze cards.

January 20, 2021·1 min read
PokerStars Loses Key Ambassadors, Including Chris Moneymaker, Who Decides to Spend More Time with Family
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PokerStars Loses Key Ambassadors, Including Chris Moneymaker, Who Decides to Spend More Time with Family

PokerStars has seen several high-profile departures, including Chris Moneymaker, who announced his decision to spend more time with his family. Other notable exits include Mikhail Shalamov and Selinia Lin.

January 19, 2021·1 min read
From Telemarketing to Poker Pro: bbissick's 5-Year Journey
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From Telemarketing to Poker Pro: bbissick's 5-Year Journey

bbissick shares his journey from a hated telemarketing job to becoming a professional poker player, highlighting key moments and challenges over five years.

January 19, 2021·1 min read
Evander Kane Files for Bankruptcy Due to Gambling Debts
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Evander Kane Files for Bankruptcy Due to Gambling Debts

Evander Kane, a hockey player for the San Jose Sharks, has filed for bankruptcy due to gambling debts totaling $26.8 million. The player's financial troubles have led to multiple lawsuits, including one from Centennial Bank for $8.3 million.

January 14, 2021·1 min read
Russia Bans YooMoney Deposits to Poker Rooms for Six Months
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Russia Bans YooMoney Deposits to Poker Rooms for Six Months

Russian poker players face deposit restrictions as YooMoney halts payments to foreign poker sites. The ban is set for six months, but may be extended.

January 14, 2021·1 min read
Poker Player's Transformation: How a Letter from Jason Koon Changed My Life
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Poker Player's Transformation: How a Letter from Jason Koon Changed My Life

A poker player shares his journey from negativity to positivity, inspired by a letter from Jason Koon. Discover how recognition and self-reflection changed his life.

January 13, 2021·1 min read
Poker Hall of Fame: Hac Sid Leads Voting, But Controversy Brews
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Poker Hall of Fame: Hac Sid Leads Voting, But Controversy Brews

Hac Sid tops the Poker Hall of Fame voting with 76 votes, but the process and criteria for induction are under scrutiny. Daniel Negreanu and Terence Chen weigh in on the debate.

January 12, 2021·1 min read
Phil Galfond Closing the Gap on Chance Kornuth in Galfond Challenge
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Phil Galfond Closing the Gap on Chance Kornuth in Galfond Challenge

Phil Galfond has won $28,000 in the latest session, reducing his deficit to Chance Kornuth to $64,000 in the Galfond Challenge.

January 10, 2021·1 min read
Poker Players Share Their Goal-Setting Strategies
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Poker Players Share Their Goal-Setting Strategies

Poker players reveal their methods for setting and achieving goals, including the SMART method and focusing on the process rather than the final outcome.

January 9, 2021·1 min read