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King’s Resort has seen its fair share of champions, but none quite like Christopher Campisano. Once the man dealing the cards at the table, Campisano is now the one stacking chips and raising a WSOP bracelet over his head.

With an incredible comeback that saw him overcome a nine-to-one chip deficit, the Italian player secured the €213,950 top prize in the €1,350 Mini Main Event at the 2024 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE). It was his first WSOP cash, his biggest career win, and a true rags-to-riches story — right in the casino where his poker journey began.

PokerStars Ambassador Parker “Tonkaaaa” Talbot set a new record by winning 5 tournaments at WCOOP 2024.

Complete simple missions to participate in freerolls with prize pools up to $25,000 in the 888poker Circus of Cards promotion until the end of November.

This December, the World Poker Tour (WPT) is making poker history once again with the ClubWPT Gold $5M Invitational Freeroll, held during the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Celebrating the launch of ClubWPT Gold, this freeroll boasts a jaw-dropping $5,000,000 prize pool and an incredible $1,000,000 first-place prize — making it the largest freeroll in poker history.

Vivian Saliba has been a familiar name on the poker circuit for years, but she’s been missing one key piece of hardware — the coveted World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. That all changed after an epic run at the 2024 WSOP Europe (WSOPE).

After nearly 17 hours of non-stop action, Saliba triumphed in Event #4: €2,000 Pot Limit Omaha, snagging her first bracelet and a hefty €91,400 payday at King’s Resort, Rozvadov. Not only was this win a milestone in her career, but it also pushed her lifetime tournament earnings past the seven-figure mark with her €91,400 pay day.

It’s a win mora than worth diving into, along with a closer look at her journey in the poker world.

Even though the outside temperatures may not be showing it, fall is definitely in the air. Nowhere is this more true than at Global Poker, which has rolled out the red carpet for its 2024 Fall Carnival. The online poker series is running from September 23^rd to September 29^th, and in the words of Global Poker themselves, it’s rolling into town with all the tricks, treats and thrills.

While you may be thinking, why write about a series that’s almost wrapping up, we’d beg to differ. The Global Poker 2024 Fall Carnival is just gearing up with the biggest events scheduled for this weekend. So, in this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the Fall Carnival weekend festivities.

The Triton Cash Game Invitational II Jeju will take place from October 1st to 5th. Here’s everything known so far about the event.

Once again, poker players from all corners of Europe — and beyond — will descend on the beautiful island of Malta for the 2024 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition. Taking place from October 29^th to November 6^th, this year’s festival promises to be bigger and better with more chances to get in on the action and a total prize pool of €2 million spread across various events.

Now in its 12^th year, the Battle of Malta has grown into one of the most beloved poker festivals in Europe. Known for its laid-back atmosphere, deep stacks, and accessible buy-ins, the event continues to attract poker players looking for serious competition along the stunning Mediterranean coastline.

The final table of this tournament was packed with superstars. Each player won at least one WSOP bracelet. The winner of this intense battle was Francesco “forzaitalia” Garofalo, the only player without a bracelet.

As the 2024 WPT World Championship approaches, anticipation is growing for what’s shaping up to be a major poker event. Running from December 3^rd to December 23^rd at Wynn Las Vegas, this year’s festival will feature over 60 events and more than $15 million in guaranteed prize money. Players from all corners of the globe, whether seasoned professionals or those new to live tournaments, will have the chance to compete in a wide variety of games at one of poker’s most prestigious festivals.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting. For the first time ever, the WPT is hosting the largest freeroll in poker history, with a staggering $5 million up for grabs. That’s right — players can enter this freeroll without spending a dime, but the potential rewards are off the charts. Let’s dive into what makes this freeroll a historic moment for the poker community.

The WSOP Online Main Event attracted 6,146 entries, making it the largest event in online poker history with a prize pool of $29,193,500 ($584,000 more than the previous record set in the $5K WSOP Online. Main Event 2023).

The World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) has grown into one of the premier live poker events in the world, attracting the best players year after year. Since its inception in 2007, the WSOPE has carved out its unique identity, bringing the glitz and glamour of poker outside Las Vegas and into Europe’s most iconic casino venue, King’s Resort Rozvadov.

As we look ahead to the 2024 edition of this prestigious tournament, it’s already shaping up to be one for the history books, especially with a historic first for Polish poker in this series!

Fal1st has already been crowned the best player of a series, but that was during SCOOP 2023. Now, he is on the verge of becoming the top player of WCOOP.

There’s no stream or VOD because bencb spent 13 hours playing Day 2 of the Main event from his Airbnb bed. But he shared a couple of key hands to his Instagram stories (it’s available only next 24 hours). He will continue to play in 9-max with the shortest stack of 14.3bb. The payout for 9th place = $502,771. The winner will receive $4,021,012.

The stream of the final table starts today at 18:00 GMT on the GGPoker YouTube channel.

WSOP Online 2024 Main Event Final Table Lobby

As the year winds down, poker is showing no signs of slowing. In Week 38, we’ve seen big names adding to their legacies, and some new faces making waves.

Jonathan Little continued his dominant run in 2024 with a third PokerGO title, while The Festival in Malta wrapped up with a dramatic final table. Meanwhile, the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) is delivering daily thrills, and 888poker’s XL Autumn Series is bringing plenty of action to the virtual felt.

Let’s take a closer look at what went down this week in the world of poker.

The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and while the world outside might be cooling down, things are heating up in the world of online poker — specifically at 888poker. The XL Autumn Series is back, running from September 22^nd (yes, today) to October 1^st, and it’s packing a punch with over $1 million in guaranteed prize pools.

With a wide range of buy-ins and 29 No-Limit Hold’em events, there’s something for every kind of player. So, while you’re cozying up with your pumpkin spice, don’t forget to check out the action at 888poker!

Victor den Houting from Spain emerged as the champion of The Festival Series in Malta Main Event, taking home the first prize of €55,000. The three-day event, held at the prestigious Portomaso Casino in St. Julians, attracted a total of 566 players. For a buy-in of €550, the event saw plenty of exciting poker action, but it was Victor who stood tall at the end.

The Festival Series in Malta has been an overall success for the poker community. Not only were the numbers for every single event very decent, but the amount of nationalities was unheard of.

Players from all over the world came down to Malta to attend this event, which mainly focuses on hospitality events and mixed games. To name a few: Canada, USA, Australia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, and even Brazil!

Not every poker player has the bragging rights to say they’ve won three titles from one series or even one brand, especially within just one year. But poker coach Jonathan Little does, since on September 15^th, 2024 he managed to do just that in the Poker Masters series.

You’ll find all the details of this impressive feat in this article.

Last week had a little bit of everything for poker players, whether you’re just starting out or already chasing big titles. From beginner tips to high-stakes action, it was a week packed with plenty to talk about.

If you’re new to the game, we’ve got a guide that breaks down the basics — perfect for getting you comfortable with poker strategy. Meanwhile, over in the pro world, WCOOP 2024 is in full swing, and the competition is heating up. And let’s not forget Kid Poker, Daniel Negreanu, who dropped by a podcast to remind us that he’s in it for the long haul: “I’m going to play poker as long as I can physically perform.”

In this week’s PokerListings Pulse, we’ll break down all the key highlights for you.

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