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WSOP.com Online Finale Circuit Series Kicks Off

Matthew Pitt | June 4, 2020

The WSOP.com Online Finale Circuit Series kicked off on June 3 with the first of 12-ring awarding events. “YoungGunz21” took down the opening event and walked away with $42,528 for their $215 investment. The World Series of Poker moved this stop to its online poker platform because of the COVID-19...

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The Five Biggest MTT Cashes of Justin Bonomo

Matthew Pitt | June 3, 2020

Justin Bonomo is one of the best poker tournament players of all time. There are very few achievements left for Bonomo to check off. He’s won three WSOP bracelets and more than $49.1 million from live MTTs. Bonomo is one of the greatest poker players ever. Bonomo was born in...

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schimmelgodx Wins WSOP Online Super Circuit Main Event

Matthew Pitt | June 2, 2020

The WSOP Online Super Circuit Main Event has crowned its champion and that man is “schimmelgodx” of Germany. The German came out on top of a massive field to get his hands on an incredible $1,271,218 cash prize. He also secured a coveted gold WSOP Circuit ring. $5 million was...

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The Five Biggest Tournament Winners From Florida

Matthew Pitt | May 20, 2020

The Sunshine State of Florida may have a reputation for being a retirement haven, but it has produced some phenomenal poker players over the years. Some of the biggest poker tournament winners of all-time hail from Florida. Looking down the list of Florida’s biggest winners you find Daniel “Jungleman” Cates...

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Elio Fox Wins WPT Online Series Title

Matthew Pitt | May 16, 2020

Elio Fox added the WPT Online Series Super High Roller title to his already impressive resume on May 15. The impressive victory takes Fox’s lifetime winnings from tournament poker soaring past $15 million. Fox has almost won it all as a poker player. He’s secured high roller and super high...

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Taking a Look at Turbo Tournaments Online

Matthew Pitt | May 15, 2020

Tournament poker is as popular as ever right now with thousands played daily. Turbo tournaments have always been popular as they are over quicker than a traditional speed tournament. All tournaments are essentially the same beast when you dissect them. They all have an early, middle, and late stage. The...

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Breaking Bad Star David Costabile Wins Charity Event

Matthew Pitt | May 11, 2020

PokerStars hosted the Stars CALL for Action charity tournament on May 9 in what was an incredible event. Television and movie stars, sports personalities, and professional poker players all competed. Breaking Bad star David Costabile was the last man standing and banked $100,000 for a charity of his choice. Dozens...

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Charlie Carrel Takes Down WPT Online SHR for $600K

Matthew Pitt | May 9, 2020

Charlie Carrel is one of tournament poker’s elite players. The young British star plays a fearless style that obviously works. Carrel has won major events live and online, and now has a WPT Online Series title to his name. Carrel Joins 97 Of Poker’s Superstars A field of 98-entrants competed...

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Five of the Very Best German Poker Players

Matthew Pitt | May 5, 2020

German people are known for being sticklers for order and organization. They're also extremely punctual and perform any task meticulously. Germany also produces some excellent poker players, some of the very best, in fact. The top five German tournament players have amassed more than $114 million between them. It’s not...

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Who Is Crazy Enough To Challenge Phil Galfond?

Matthew Pitt | May 1, 2020

Phil Galfond described himself as a washed-up former pro when he issued a challenge to the poker community. It was a tongue-in-cheek remark because Galfond is still regarded as one of the best PLO players in the world. Online poker star “Venividi1993” was the first player to take up Galfond...

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