How Poker Has Evolved: 5 Key Changes in the Last 5 Years
EPT Bans Poker Solvers and Tackles Cheating Scandals
Poker solvers at the table have received quite a bit of discussion recently and one major tour has announced a crackdown on the use of this type of technology in the tournament area.
Seth Davies Wins Latest Super High Roller Bowl for $3.2M
The $300,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl is one of the most prestigious high roller events in poker and Seth Davies took down the latest edition on Sunday for $3.2 million.
Davies topped a 24-entry field for the biggest score of his career after beating Spain's Juan Pardo Dominguez ($1.9 million) heads-up in North Cyprus.
Poker Pros Weigh in on Changing Sponsorship Deal Landscape
When the poker boom kicked off two decades ago, it seemed every player making a major final table was given a sponsorship deal. Players simply showed up to play, wore an online poker site patch, and appeared in commercials and advertisements.
Epic Bad Beat at Lodge Card Club: $115K Jackpot Lost to River Card
Most players would love to win a share of a bad beat jackpot and players at the Lodge Card Club in Texas last week were poised to cash in. However, an extremely unfortunate river card left players hoping for a payout instead heading home empty handed.
'Poker Power' Helps Boost Businesswomen Through Poker
Head to any poker tournament or card room and the odds are that the vast majority of players are male. Efforts to bring more women to the tables have been underway for several years, with mixed results.
NBA Star Jimmy Butler Banned From Popular Poker Cash Game Stream
Live cash game streaming has attracted plenty of viewers in recent years and adding a celebrity to the mix can mean even more interest from poker fans. However, a recent appearance by one NBA player drew some negative reactions.
Moneymaker Continues Huge Year With Win in Uruguay
Chris Moneymaker is having one of his best years in poker and scored his second tournament win and fourth final table appearance this week at an Enjoy Poke Tour event in Punta del Este, Uruguay. He came out on top in a $1,650 buy-in event for a $179,770 score.
Matt Damon, Ed Norton Push for ‘Rounders’ Sequel
Rounders is the gold standard when it comes to films about poker and now some of those involved with the original are hoping to see a sequel.
7 Foods that Could Mirror Your Poker Playing Style!
Liverpool Players Detail Poker Play Away from Pitch
It’s no secret that poker is popular with many professional athletes. From football greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. to baseball’s Jose Canseco and American football’s Richard Seymour, players enjoy mixing it up at the tables and competing on some of the game’s biggest stages.
Stream Time: Filming for 'Poker Face' Season 2 Gets Underway
Television viewers looking for a show that touches on the world of poker may want to check out the Peacock Network’s Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne.