The fifth day of action in the 2024 World Series of Poker saw John Hennigan claim his seventh WSOP bracelet in the Dealer’s Choice event, while Darius Samual conquered Artur Martirosian and Faraz Jaka as he took gold for the first time in a career-defining victory. Cards were in the air in four other events… Continue reading WSOP 2024: Samual Slays Jaka for Heads-Up Gold, Johnny World Wins Seventh WSOP Bracelet

The sixth event of the 2024 PGT Mixed Games Series saw Jerry Wong capture the title and Max Hoffman once again go close as he ended his second consecutive event in the runner-up position. Having come close to the title in Event #5 against John Racener, Hoffman once again played bridesmaid as Wong starred in… Continue reading Jerry Wong Wins Event #6 of PGT Mixed Games Series, Hennigan Holds Overall Lead

The halfway point of the 2024 PokerGO Tour Mixed Games Series saw Event #5 won by a first-time PGT trophy winner in John Racener. The WSOP legend and proud American poker professional took the title after getting the better of Max Hoffman heads-up for a top prize of $151,200. With other mixed game specialists such… Continue reading John Racener Wins Debut PGT Title in 5th Mixed Games Series Event for $151,000

The fourth event of the 2024 PokerGO Mixed Games Series saw Daniel Zack take the title and top prize of $195,200 as he beat Jim Collopy heads-up for the win. The PokerGO Studio was packed with superstars as players such as Dylan Weisman and John Hennigan made the final seven, with others such as Mike… Continue reading PGT Mixed Games Series Event #4 Won by Dan Zack for $195,000

Two big events took place in the 2024 PokerGO Tour Mixed Games Series this weekend as John Hennigan a.k.a. ‘Johnny World’ joined the winners’ podium as infamous PokerGO President Mori Eskandani won his first-ever PGT title and the biggest cash of his at-the-felt career in poker. In both 8-Game and H.O.R.S.E., the action was non-stop… Continue reading Mori Eskandani and John Hennigan Bag Big Wins in PGT Mixed Games Series

Another stunning day of action at this year’s 54th annual World Series of Poker took place at the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris casino yesterday, as the third week of action in Sin City saw a Gladiator pronounced champion and a WSOP legend shoot for glory. With drama from the first deal to the last… Continue reading WSOP 2023: Ben Lamb Battling Erik Seidel in Omaha Championship, Gladiators of Poker Winner Crowned After Final Table Drama

The fifth day of action in the 2023 World Series of Poker saw some of the best players in the world go head-to-head for gold, glory and bragging rights. With action in the $25,000 Heads Up Championship, Dealer’s Choice and Mystery Millions, there were huge days at the felt for stars such as Doug Polk,… Continue reading WSOP 2023: Ronnie Day Wins Tournament of Champions, Doug Polk on Course for Heads Up Glory

Another televised World Poker Tour final table is set. This time, it’s the Season XVIII WPT L.A. Poker Classic. The event drew 490 entries to Commerce Casino and generated a prize pool of $4.727 million. Just six players remain and they’ll be on hiatus until action resumes at the HyperX Esports Arena in Las Vegas… Continue reading Balakrishna Patur Leads WPT LAPC Final Table

As the launch of Pennsylvania online poker approaches, PocketFives takes a look at how players from that state did at the 2019 World Series of Poker. Pennsylvania poker players accounted for 2,439 total entries at the 2019 WSOP, ranking the state 15th out of all states to have players participate in the series. Per official… Continue reading Pennsylvania Poker Players Shined Bright at the 2019 WSOP

As the launch of Pennsylvania online poker nears, PocketFives takes a look at the top 10 of the Pennsylvania poker all-time money list. The list includes a World Series of Poker Main Event champion, one other WSOP gold bracelet winner, a couple of World Poker Tour winners, and a European Poker Tour champion. The leader… Continue reading Schindler, McKeehen, Hennigan Lead Pennsylvania’s All-Time Earners

The World Series of Poker $50,000 Poker Players Championship is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the entire world. It’s full of elite players. Those that are considered to the best of the best will tell you that it’s the most meaningful poker tournament to them, while others spend entire careers just trying to… Continue reading WSOP $50,000 Poker Players Championship All-Time Winners

On Friday night in Las Vegas, Phil Hui won arguably the most prestigious poker tournament in the world, the World Series of Poker $50,000 Poker Players Championship, earning $1.099 million in prize money, the coveted gold bracelet, and the respect of the game’s elite.

There were three more brand-new World Series of Poker bracelet winners crowned on Monday, but all of that was overshadowed by the emergence of one Phil Ivey in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship. Ivey took full advantage of the Day 2 registration opportunity and built his stack up to the top of chip counts. He… Continue reading WSOP: Three New Bracelet Winners; Phil Ivey Leads $50K PPC

In what has to go down as one of the crazier days of the 2019 World Series of Poker, four players won bracelets including a Poker Hall of Famer, a New Jersey online poker beast, and two players for whom the bracelet was a long time coming. Meanwhile, Daniel Negreanu got as close to winning… Continue reading WSOP: Hennigan, Cheong, Bojang, Lupo All Earn Bracelets

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