After a frantic eight weeks of action in the World Series of Poker (WSOP), elite poker players have barely had time to catch their breath, unpack their hoodies, or put their AirPods on charge before another major poker festival is back. The European Poker Tour is back in action in just over a fortnight’s time… Continue reading Barcelona Beckons for Stephen Song as Former EPT Champion Sets Sights

The Seminole Hard Rock Lucky Hearts Poker Open takes place from this Thursday as poker action comes to The Sunshine State from Jan 9 – 21. With some of the world’s best poker players taking on the 54 events that comprise one of poker’s best festivals in January, poker legends such as mixed game master… Continue reading Seminole Has ‘Something for Everyone’ – Who’s Playing Their Lucky Hearts Out?

For the third straight year, the World Series of Poker is setting up shop at the King’s Casino in Rozvadov, the Czech Republic for their post-summer bracelet series in Europe.

Busting out of a World Poker Tour event usually means a miserable end to one’s poker trip. Aaron Mermelstein was having none of that. After busting in 53rd place in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown on Tuesday, Mermelstein jumped into the $25,000 High Roller event and the Pennsylvania poker player beat a final… Continue reading Aaron Mermelstein Wins Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown High Roller

On the heels of the 2018 World Series of Poker, the month of August is usually a reset for many in the poker world after they take some time to recharge from the strenuous Vegas grind. That doesn’t mean the news slows down, though. Here are PocketFives’ top stories from August.

The World Poker Tour continues Season XVII of the WPT Main Tour on Friday, November 23, with the start of the WPT Seminole Rock ’N’ Roll Poker Open from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The venue is home to the largest WPT Main Tour event in history, and this season’s event… Continue reading WPT Returns to Seminole Hard Rock for $2M Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open

It’s about to get even hotter in South Florida as the 2018 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event gets underway this week. Beginning on Friday, August 10, the popular Hollywood, Florida poker stop will kick off its Championship Event – a $5,250 buy-in tournament with a $3 million guarantee.

Season XVI of the World Poker Tour is in the homestretch and on its way to sunny Hollywood, FL for a $3 million guaranteed event. Seminole Hard Rock is the home to the largest field in World Poker Tour history and the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown is expected to draw at least 1,000 entrants.

After a two year absence, the World Poker Tour brings a Championship Event back to the Lucky Hearts Poker Open at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Set to take place from January 19-24, the $3,500 Main Event buy-in comes with a $2,000,000 guarantee.

Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, FL is one of the premier poker destinations in the United States and its largest series of the year is currently underway. The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO) is firmly established as can’t-miss for any player, whether recreational or professional. In 2015, The Big 4 premiered at SHRPO to… Continue reading The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Returns With The Big 4

The latest ClubWPT promotion offers players the chance to become the ‘King of the Club‘ and head to Hollywood, FL to play at a televised table for a shot at $37,000 in prizes. By qualifying through tournaments available on ClubWPT.com, 16 players earn a seat to play in an invitational tournament under the bright lights… Continue reading Army Vet Jeremy Linville Looks To Become ClubWPT ‘King Of The Club’

In addition to the $10 million guaranteed Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Main Event that will play down to a champion on Wednesday, the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida held a $100,000 Super High Roller tournament. While there haven’t been any controversies in the Main Event, the Super High Roller was marred… Continue reading Payout Controversy Mars Seminole Hard Rock Super High Roller Event

The Main Event of the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open starts on August 28. Although it’s a US-based event that takes place in South Florida, the tournament will see a number of players buy directly in through the PokerStars client.