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April 27, 2026
Poker Pro Maurice Hawkins Files for Bankruptcy
Prominent poker player Maurice Hawkins had filed for bankruptcy in what some called an attempt to absolve himself from an outstanding poker-related debt. Maurice Hawkins Filed for Liquidation Bankruptcy Last week, Maurice Hawkins submitted a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. The poker pro, who […]
Poker
April 23, 2026
PokerStars Celebrates Sunday Storm Anniversary with $500K Event
PokerStars, an online poker site, is getting ready for a big party to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Sunday Storm tournament. The prize pool has been raised to $500,000. $11 Buy-In Event Builds Toward $500K Sunday Storm Finale The special edition is set to end on May 10, and it has an $11 buy-in […]
Poker
April 23, 2026
Americas Cardroom Pro Chris Moneymaker Wins BIG Fatty 6-Max for $170,850
Americas Cardroom Pro Chris Moneymaker has secured a significant victory in the BIG Fatty 6-Max poker tournament, earning $170,850. The win occurred during the platform’s ongoing Highest Five series, a high-stakes online tournament series featuring prize pools that have consistently reached six- and seven-figure sums. The victory came as part of a busy stretch of high-stakes online poker […]
Poker
April 21, 2026
Players Brace for a Week of Intense Action as PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series Event Looms
Poker pros are preparing for one of the most highly anticipated online poker events this spring. The PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series returns in a few days, providing participants with many chances to participate in intense games and win amazing prizes. The Tournament Will Offer Eight Days of Nonstop Action The latest edition of the PokerStars Mystery […]
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April 20, 2026
Terry “TK” Ketterer Marks Landslide Victory at South Dakota State Poker Championship
Terry „TK” Ketterer has prevailed at the recent South Dakota State Poker Championship, defeating a strong lineup of opponents to claim first place. By the end of the tournament, he had increased his lifetime earnings by a whopping $138,000. TK Dominated the Event The Main Event of the South Dakota State Poker Championship took place […]
Poker
April 17, 2026
Recreational Poker Old-Timer Triumphs at USPO Event
Many people would look at poker and think of it as a game that is being dominated by pros, leaving little chance for casual players to be successful. However, one businessman from California just proved this notion wrong. California Businessman Dominated Event #5 of the USPO A recreational player made poker history after defeating all […]
Poker
April 16, 2026
Ignition Poker Signs Xuan Liu to Boost Brand Awareness
Xuan Liu has become the latest poker insider to team up with Ignition Poker, one of the most influential global online poker platforms. The partnership will see Liu help boost Ignition Poker’s reach and represent the brand across major events and livestreams. Promoting Poker Awareness and Ignition Poker’s Brand She will also engage with Ignition […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Poker Pro George Janssen Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
George Janssen, a Michigan poker pro and four-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, has been sentenced to three months in prison plus three years of supervised release due to a $4 million auto loan scheme. In addition to that, he will be required to pay almost a million dollars in restitution to his victims. Janssen to […]
Poker
April 13, 2026
Texas Drops Money Laundering Investigation Against The Lodge, But the Case Continues
Earlier this year, Texas authorities cracked down on a card club in Round Rock due to alleged violations, seizing multiple assets in the process. Although investigators initially suggested that money laundering may have taken place at the venue, these charges have now been dropped. At the same time, the venue still faces illegal gambling charges. […]
Poker
April 8, 2026
Poker Pro Disqualified from Tournament Due to Aggressive Behavior
An angry poker player just blew his chances to win a World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) after being aggressive toward his fellow players and the tournament staff. The report suggests that alcohol might have been involved. The Player Was Agitated and Confrontational PokerNews, which broke the news on the matter, reported that the Norwegian […]