The first episode of the fifth season of High Stakes Duel aired this week. Here’s what changed in the new season, how the first heads-up match unfolded, and whether Antonius will seek a rematch.
Director of the documentary “The Ultimate Stack,” Michael Bailey, came up with an intriguing concept: the main characters change throughout the film as their chip stack is transferred to another player.
Here are all the latest changes and bug fixes on PokerStars. Players may experience the rollout of these updates at different intervals. Some changes may appear soon after a server restart and software update, while others may take a few days post-release.
‘Gambledore,’ ‘Santa’, ‘Wizard’ — Vladimir Korzinin entered the most expensive live tournaments and proved to everyone: an amateur can defeat professionals. He not only won nearly $8 million but also captured the hearts of thousands of viewers around the world. How did he achieve this? We explore in this article.
This promotion is available only for cash game and BANZAI players. Additionally, Unibet has doubled the prize pool of the XXL XP Race Weekly. Here are the details of these promotions.
The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) just got a little brighter with the announcement of its Class of 2024. Kristen Foxen and Jeanne David, two standout figures from very different corners of the poker world, are set to be celebrated in style next month, in an upcoming ceremony at Las Vegas’s Plaza Hotel and Casino on December 11th. Joining them as the first Pioneer Inductee is the late Starla Brodie, remembered for her groundbreaking achievements in the early days of the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
We are proud to announce the WiPHoF Class of 2024 @krissyb24poker & @jeanriders also a new Pioneer category for trailblazers aren’t well known. Our first posthumous Pioneer Induction goes to Starla Brodie. Congratulations all! Details at https://t.co/fJ0S3KciW2 pic.twitter.com/fDCCoxaxjv
— Women in Poker Hall of Fame (@WIPHOF) November 11, 2024
The Women in Poker Hall of Fame, founded in 2008, has long served as a beacon, shining a spotlight on the women whose skills and dedication have shaped poker’s landscape. With the induction of Foxen and David, the Hall will boast 27 distinguished members, each leaving their own unique mark on the game. Here’s a closer look at these new poker honorees and the journeys that brought them to the Hall.
Offshore gambling operator Bovada has withdrawn from Massachusetts, West Virginia, and Tennessee over the past six weeks, driven by mounting legal pressure from state regulators. In each state, Bovada ceased its online gambling services—including online poker, casino games, and sports betting — following a series of cease-and-desist orders.
This recent wave of withdrawals follows Bovada’s forced departure from Pennsylvania, Kansas, and Louisiana in late summer, bringing the total number of states where Bovada has discontinued services to fifteen, plus the District of Columbia.
Poker fans from all around the world are checking out the poker action of the Triton Poker Series in Monte Carlo at the moment. It almost feels like one of the ‘Grand Slam’ events in poker, where elite players such as Foxen, Antonius, Holz, Mosböck, Lonis, and Ponakovs, getting result, after result, after result!
If you are still wondering where to check out all the action of the Triton Poker Series, then make sure to check out their official YouTube channel, or keep track on our webpage and social media accounts, where we frequently share recaps and interesting stories about this event series.
Let’s dive into the top events that have already been completed!
In recent weeks, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) has faced growing scrutiny after disqualifying not one but two winners across major events, including GGPoker’s $25,000 GGMillion$ Super High Roller and WSOP.com’s Player of the Series. In each case, the players were stripped of their winnings for alleged rule violations, but their coveted WSOP bracelets were not reassigned to the runners-up.
Chris Brewer, who finished second in the GGMillion$ event, saw his prize adjusted to the original first-place amount — yet the bracelet, the pinnacle of poker achievement, remains unawarded. This has left many in the poker world asking: When the champion is disqualified, why not give the bracelet to the next player in line?
Nick Marchington didn’t just win the PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) 2024 Main Event — he owned it from start to finish. Entering the final table with nearly 10 million chips, the 26-year-old UK pro stayed firmly in control, turning his initial lead into a dominant, wire-to-wire victory.
The grand finale came down to a single heads-up hand against Joel Micka, wrapping up Marchington’s commanding run with a $765,200 payday and a trophy.
Besides the $1,000,000 guarantee, over $30,000 in different meme coins will be distributed among the participants of Meme Millions Tournament Series. You can become a holder of meme coins too: tournament buy-ins start from $1.
One of the highlights of this year’s European live poker scene has to be the Battle of Malta Autumn Edition of 2024. The event, hosted by Casino Malta, literally crushed every single record with a total of 5,799 entries in the Main Event, gathering a total prize pool of €2,578,172. And that’s not all, they managed to get the largest opening flight in its history, and side events were outnumbering itself day in, and day out!
PokerListings was presented by the likes of Melvin Schroen, who made sure the social media crowd wouldn’t miss a thing about this record-breaking event. From the first day onwards, all eyes were set on the reigning champion, Vasileios Zisis, who had captured the title in the Spring edition of this event. He would eventually have another run of his life and had to be satisfied with a runner-up finish in this event.
In a bold move to expand its ambassador lineup, PokerStars has announced two fresh faces joining its Team Pro roster: high-stakes poker phenomenon Jason Koon and the 2023 GPI Content Creator of the Year, Caitlin Comeskey.
This pairing brings both grit and wit to the brand, as Koon and Comeskey represent a blend of elite poker prowess and creative energy that reflects PokerStars’ renewed commitment to fostering ambition, aspiration, and genuine love for the game.
The last two days have been heated in poker Twitter. It’s all because of the 2024 US Presidential Election Results. While some poker pros celebrated Donald Trump’s victory, others expressed regret over Kamala Harris’s defeat and tried to analyze the reasons for such an outcome.
We’ve gathered the most interesting tweets.
PokerStars has officially launched Vegas Infinite on iOS, opening up its social casino app to iPhone and iPad users for the first time.
With this update, Vegas Infinite now supports nearly every major platform, letting players across iOS, Android, Meta Quest, PlayStation, and Steam join the action together in real time.
BetMGM Poker has just launched a major milestone for U.S. online poker, merging its Michigan and New Jersey player pools to create a unified, multi-state network. This immediate integration brings BetMGM into the growing lineup of operators connecting Michigan players to those in other states, following Michigan’s recent entry into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA).
With this merger, players from BetMGM Poker MI, BetMGM Poker NJ, and sister sites partypoker and Borgata Poker NJ will all share tables, tournaments, and cash games. The combined player pool means fuller tables, more competitive games, and larger prize pools — a major boost for players who can now experience a broader range of poker options.
The journey to shared poker liquidity for Pennsylvania players is finally gaining momentum. After years of advocacy, debates, and a fair share of legislative setbacks, it’s starting to look like Pennsylvania may join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) in time for WSOP 2025. For the state’s online poker fans, the potential to compete with players from other states isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a game-changer.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently set things in motion with a directive to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) to start negotiations for joining MSIGA. This move, widely applauded by poker advocates and players alike, represents a significant step forward in transforming Pennsylvania’s online poker landscape.
As the fifth most populated state, Pennsylvania brings a hefty player base of nearly 13 million residents, making it a valuable addition for the MSIGA network and an exciting prospect for multi-state poker enthusiasts.
Next month, the World Poker Tour (WPT) is gearing up for a historic moment at Wynn Las Vegas with a massive $5 million freeroll, the largest in poker history. But getting a seat at this high-stakes table isn’t as simple as just showing up — you’ll need an invitation or, for a few lucky players, a win through ClubWPT Gold’s satellite events. Running November 16th and 17th, these online satellites will award 30 players an entry into this exclusive tournament, opening the door for a chance to compete for that seven-figure prize.
We’re highlighting the most successful cash players of the past month together with StatName. But first, as always, an important note:
- StatName considers net profit at cash tables. Rakeback and rewards from leaderboards and promotions are not included in the statistics.
- StatName tracks results only at cash tables (fast-fold poker tables are not included).
- StatName statistics may differ from your HUD statistics because some hands may be lost during import. However, the sample of hands in StatName remains representative and provides an accurate picture of the player.
Ontario’s online gaming sector is on a roll, with the latest quarterly report from iGaming Ontario showing substantial increases across the board. The figures, covering the period from July to September 2024, reveal not only a growing appetite for online play but also a few standout trends across different gaming types.
Ontario poker, while demonstrating steady growth, has yet to catch up with the rapid expansion seen in online casino games, which once again set record highs.
Let’s take a closer look at how Ontario poker fared in Q2 2024-25 and where it stands in comparison to other gaming categories.