2019 marks the 50th annual World Series of Poker. The most prestigious poker festival in history has played a pivotal role in creating many of the legends and superstars of the game. To commemorate the occasion, PocketFives editorial staff each ranked the top 50 players in WSOP history in an effort to define and rank the… Continue reading WSOP Top 50: The Godfather of Poker Lands at #2

The first gold bracelet won every summer at the World Series of Poker is always a special one. For the winner, it’s an unbelievable thrill, a tone setter, a bankroll booster, and a stress reliever all at once. For the media and fans, it’s the first of many headline-grabbing triumphs. For other competitors, it represents… Continue reading How Does the First Bracelet Winner Do the Rest of the WSOP?

2019 marks the 50th annual World Series of Poker. The most prestigious poker festival in history has played a pivotal role in creating many of the legends and superstars of the game. To commemorate the occasion, PocketFives editorial staff each ranked the top 50 players in WSOP history in an effort to define and rank… Continue reading WSOP Top 50: Moss, The Mouth And Scotty, Baby All Make Top 20

It’s hard to believe that the World Series of Poker Main Event is already upon us. With the expansive coverage of the event on ESPN and PokerGo, the hopes and dreams of thousands of poker players rise and fall with every hand that is dealt.

It was an action-packed Wednesday as the 2018 World Series of Poker officially got underway. As the very first players began making their way into the halls of the Rio, social media feeds were flush with excitement. Poker’s biggest stage is open for business and the first days of action did not disappoint.

In April, former Full Tilt Poker CEO Ray Bitar(pictured) pleaded guilty to conspiracy for his role in the online poker site’s financial debacle and was sentenced to time served despite facing three-and-a-half decades behind bars. The reason: a potentially fatal heart condition that gave him a 50% chance of living less than a year. Six… Continue reading Update on Ray Bitar: Forfeiture Details Released, “Dying” of Heart Ailment