Poker Player and Twitch streamer YouPayMyF458 kills his girlfriend with a hammer Mario Zwanzleitner aka YouPayMyF458 is believed to have committed suicide after murdering his girlfriend in a frenzied hammer attack.

Mario ‘YouPayMyF458’ Zwanzleitner found dead Austrian poker pro and TwitchTV streamer Mario ‘YouPayMyF458’ Zwanzleitner has been found dead in Vienna. He is believed to have committed suicide after apparently murdering his girlfriend in a frenzied hammer attack. Police were called by neighbors of the poker-playing DJ on Monday evening, following a weekend-long party in the Per-Albin-Hansson-Siedlung-Süd. It is a massive 14,000 inhabitants municipal housing community in the Favoriten district of Vienna.

Ryan Laplante admits to having used the N-Word Ryan ‘Protential’ Laplante has apologised for using ‘the N- word’ this week after calling out a fellow player of using homophobic language.

Ryan Laplante’s late apology Ryan ‘Protential’ Laplante has publicly apologized for using ‘the N-word’ in historic forum posts, the popular poker pro himself called out this week after accusing a fellow player of using homophobic language. 7 years ago, in a fit of rage on 2+2 forums, I called someone the N word. It is something that should never be used in any context. I am extremely sorry for how I acted and my use of that word.

Tony G accepts 14 day water only challenge in a fat camp Tony G the Lithuanian poker pro and Member of the European Parliament is taking his time to focus on his health. After the played in the super high stakes Triton cash games in Montenegro he checked himself into a fat camp where he consumes nothing but water for 2 whole weeks!

Tony G has gone through a lot in his life. The 45-year-old Lithuanian poker pro has racked up over $7.2 million in live tournament cashes. He also battled with some of poker’s biggest legends on the classic NBC show Poker After Dark. Outside the poker table, he’s still representing his home country of Lithuania in the European Parliament. He’s also the founder of the online sportsbook and poker room Tonybet.

Kakitee calls Doug Polk a “scummy piece of shit” for trying to scam poker legend Doyle Brunson Koray KakiTee Turker accuses Doug Polk of scamming and calls the Upswing poker boss a “scummy piece of shit”.

Doug Polk has been accused of trying to scam 90-year poker legend Doyle Brunson, poker pro and commentator Koray “KakiTee” Turker calling the Upswing poker boss a “scummy piece of shit”. scummy piece of shit tries to scam 90yo legend it’s nothing new, but hopefully makes his character more obvious to ppl on the fence https://t.co/jWf0yuq35i — Koray Turker (@KakiTee) November 24, 2020 Doug Polk vs Doyle Brunson Polk is currently knee-deep in his Grudge Match with Daniel Negreanu, an online battle that Turker has been commentating on for the past fortnight.

Marle Cordeiro and Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg are the new poker power couple Poker vlogger and Triton poker announcer Marle Cordeiro announced on The Chip Race podcast that shes dating online poker pro and Twitch streamer Benjamin Spraggy Spragg. Theyre one of the very few poker playing power couples.

We have some dating news from the poker world for you. It’s actually quite rare to see two well known poker players being in a relationship. It’s mostly because the global player pool is disproportionately more male than female. We have Alex Foxen and Kristen Bicknell, or Igor Kurganov and Liv Boeree forming poker power couples. Now, however, we have two more players to officially “ship”. Marle Cordeiro Talks About Dating Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg on The Chip Race Podcast The Chip Race podcast was back with the first episode of their 11th season last night.

Nik Airball vs Foxens: “Tournament Players Suck” – Hustler Casino Live Nik Airball Hustler Casino Live showdown with Alex Foxen tonight. The $4.2M cash game winner faces tournament stars on Friday and Saturday at 5:30 PM PT.

Nik Airball called out poker’s power couple before tonight’s Hustler Casino Live showdown. The controversial cash game regular declared tournament pros “free money” ahead of his matches against Alex and Kristen Foxen starting in just hours. Nik Airball’s Hustler Casino Live Challenge “Tourney players all suck, this is free money if I ever seen it!” Airball tweeted, targeting two of poker’s biggest tournament stars. Tourney players all suck, this is free money if I ever seen it!

Luke Schwartz goes on epic Solve for why Twitter rampage Luke Schwartz is extremely entertaining – if you don’t mind your entertainment being brash arrogant and full of swear words that is…

Luke _FullFlush1_ Schwartz is one of the most entertaining pros on the planet – if you don’t mind your entertainment being brash, arrogant and full of swear words that is… Luke Schwartz continues his Twitter rant We reported earlier this week on his Twitter rant that seems to have landed him a spot in the Galfond Challenge, but that evening of brutal tweets wasn’t the end of it. Schwartz returned to the Twittersphere the very next day and continued his rampage through the world of big-name pros, and we’ve put together the best (or worst depending on how you feel) of the Londoner’s social media crushing…

Interview with Poker Legend Linus “LLinusLLove” Loeliger Our exclusive interview with Linus “LLinusLLove” Loeliger: how the Swiss pro went from $0.25/0.50 to crushing the world’s highest-stakes games.

About LLinusLLove You are 22 years old, crushing the highstakes online games for $millions anonymously and then…someone reveals your name! That’s where the LLinusLLove story officially begins – Linus Loeliger outed as an even-more modern-day Isildur1, though he claims he was too young to remember that story! Recently, Loeliger revealed this and much more as he sat down for a rare interview at the Triton Poker stop in Montenegro. As LLinusLLove, however, his tale had already grown to legendary proportions before he made his first appearance as a ‘real-life person’ in the Pokerstars Barcelona $50k Super High Roller in 2017.

WSOP Main Event Runner-Up Joshua Beckley outed by Chance Kornuth over $10000 debt Joshua Beckley the 2015 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up was in the news yesterday as the 50th anniversary WSOP kicked off but for all the wrong reasons – Chance Kornuth publicly outing Beckley over a $10000 unpaid loan and warning fellow players off from buying Beckley’s action.

Joshua Beckley, the 2015 WSOP Main Event Runner-Up, was in the news yesterday as the 50th anniversary WSOP kicked off, but for all the wrong reasons – Chance Kornuth publicly outing Beckley over a $10,000 unpaid loan and warning fellow players off from buying Beckley’s action. Chance Kornuth calls out Joshua Beckley on Twitter I would advise against buying action or doing any business with him what so ever… also it’s likely a bad buy

Poker Degen: The 5 Biggest Degenerates in Poker and What You Can Learn Poker degen culture explained with degen stories the psychology behind it and how to avoid the trap. From Gus Hansen to modern degen culture.

“Degen” is poker’s favorite insult and its secret badge of honor. It describes the player who knows they should quit but physically cannot walk away from the action. The word is short for “degenerate gambler,” and in poker it applies to a specific breed: skilled players who consistently gamble beyond rational limits, often across multiple games, with little regard for bankroll management. The term has shifted over time. Once purely negative, “poker degen” now carries a mix of respect, humor, and warning.

Barry Greenstein’s armed robbery game with Phil Ivey Barry Greenstein talks about what it was like when an armed robbery took place in the middle of a game he was playing with Phil Ivey.

Barry Greenstein may well be a legendary, soft-spoken assassin at the poker table, but as a storyteller, he reveals quite a different side to his character. This week he revealed tales of underground games, his sex life, and views on porn – as well as the time he played props while hiding under the table with Phil Ivey, as the poker-room was being robbed by a gunman! The 64-year old Chicago-born pro who has three WSOP bracelets to his name, as well as career tournament winnings of more than $8million, was being quizzed by Joe Ingram on his popular podcast.

Jeremy Kaufman Manages to Lose 1380 Big Blinds in Poker Night in America Cash Game Recreational poker player Jeremy Kaufman got a merciless beatdown on the latest episode of Poker Night in America. He managed to lose $69000 playing on $25/$50 stakes...

Jeremy Kaufman’s Insane Losing Streak The latest episode of Poker Night in America aired this Monday evening on CBS Sports. The popular poker TV show is currently in its 6th season. It featured some heavy hitter poker pros such as 4-time WSOP bracelet winner Shaun Deeb, Phil Laak, Matt Glantz, Frank Kassela and Doug Polk. Two recreational players were at the table. Avi Freedman, CEO of the AIOps company Kentik; and Jeremy Kaufman, CEO of the real estate investment firm Kaufman Jacobs.

Fedor Kruse speaks about the RTA allegations for the first time (Statement from Fedor Kruse inside!) Fedor Kruse contacted us personally to speak about the Real Time Assistance (RTA) cheating allegations. Read his statement here!

Fedor Kruse speaking about the RTA cheating allegations for the first time Fedor Kruse has spoken publicly for the first time about the recent Real Time Assistance (RTA) scandal that saw him outed by his roommates for using Real Time Assistance. Kruse claims that he is only banned from one site and says he shouldn’t have had so much money confiscated, citing Mike Postle getting off scot-free as a comparison.

New cheating scandal at Commerce Casino Cheating has dominated the poker headlines this month and another possible case emerged this week at the Commerce Casino in LA.

Cheating has dominated the poker headlines this month, and another possible case emerged this week at the Commerce Casino in LA. with two players suspected of marking cards. Commerce Casino crack down on cash game cheats Playing $5-$10 at commerce and two Cuban guys at my table were escorted out and floor picked up their chips. Didn’t think it was for cheating cuz they were both whaling around and losing, but apparently they were marking cards.

Did Phil Ivey freeroll high stakes games against Trueteller? Timofey ‘Trueteller’ Kuznetsov claims that Ivey never paid most of the money he lost and that he had serious problems with liquidity.

Trueteller with harsh accusations against Phil Ivey Timofey “Trueteller” Kuznetsov is unhappy with a story that Phil Ivey freerolled him on a crossbooked highstakes match, despite the Russian pro posting all the details of it himself last year. Kuznetsov at the time claimed of Ivey: “He never paid most of the money he lost, and for the past few years he has had serious problems, at least with liquidity.” The story seems to have been largely missed by the English language poker press until now, but it tells of how Trueteller learned extra poker variants to specifically target Ivey.

Daniel Negreanu says poker players owe him 8 figures and runs a poll on outing them! Poker legend Daniel Negreanu is owed more than $5 Million in loans handed out to fellow poker players and this week he took to Twitter to ask if he should publicly out those who owe him the massive sum.

Poker legend Daniel Negreanu is owed more than $5 Million in loans handed out to fellow poker players and this week he took to Twitter to ask if he should publicly out those who owe him the massive sum… Many people in poker owe me money. Some did it letting me know they didn’t know when they could pay, others acted dishonestly and lied about their situation to get money from me.

Charlie Godwin Turns $109 into $620000 at the WPT World Online Championships Super High Roller! Charlie Godwin has made the dream of all poker players come true by turning $109 into $620000 at the WPT WOC Super High Roller!

British Charlie Godwin has won $620,000 at the WPT Online Championships after starting with a $109 satellite ticket. The poker insider works as the VIP manager at partypoker and was already enjoying the highlight of her poker life just by qualifying for the Super High Roller. Charlie Godwin Does a Chris Moneymaker Everyone who plays poker loves to see this kind of heart-warming story. This is why amateurs play the game – anyone can turn up and have their day in the sun.

Doug Polk and Charlie Carrel Clash in Heated Twitter Feud Poker pros Doug Polk and Charlie Carrel engage in a Twitter dispute over controversial views on child molesters. Read the high-stakes drama here!

Highstakes poker pros Doug Polk and Charlie Carrel were involved in one of the strangest Twitter spats ever this week – the pair trading verbal blows on the subject of how child molesters should be treated… Yeah, one word mocking of someone who’s been sexually molested, making themselves vulnerable by giving an opinion they spent years coming to through immense trauma. A beacon of morality as always, Doug. — Charlie Carrel (@CharlieCarrel) April 6, 2019

Max Silver Retires as Poker Pro British high roller Max Silver has announced his retirement from the world of professional poker moving onto sports betting.

British high roller Max Silver has announced his retirement from the world of professional poker after a stellar career. The World Series of Poker gold bracelet winner is to finally call time after an 18-month period without working on his game. Max Silver Calls it a Day Max Silver is one of the nice guys in the community. His opponents never have a bad word to say about him and his presence at a live poker table normally ensures friendly banter.

High Stakes crusher Garrett Adelstein speaks about how to overcome depression in poker Garrett Adelstein went on Joe Ingram’s Poker Life Podcast to delve into a very important topic that you don’t often hear poker players talk about: depression in poker. Big up to Gman for having the courage to speak about a topic that is quite comment in poker still way to little spoken about in the community!

Garrett Adelstein speaks about depression on Joe Ingram’s Poker Life Podcast Garrett Adelstein went on Joe Ingram’s Poker Life Podcast to delve into a topic that you don’t often hear poker players talk about: depression. Adelstein has been battling the condition his whole life and shared a lot with Ingram and his listeners. If someone looks at Garrett Adelstein’s life from the outside it may look nothing but glamorous to them.

Antonio Esfandiari Buys $5300000 Mansion in Los Angeles High stakes poker legend Antonio Esfandiari has bought a lavish new mansion in Venice Los Angeles California.

High stakes poker legend Antonio Esfandiari has bought a lavish new mansion in Los Angeles, California. The former magician turned poker pro looks to be shifting his focus from Las Vegas where he has based himself for many years. Esfandiari with One Eye on Retirement Antonio Esfandiari has lived in Panorama Towers in Las Vegas for the last decade. Located only a single block from the famous Strip, the luxury property is a popular choice amongst high stakes players due to the convenience of the best card rooms.

Phil Hellmuth Makes it Rain Money for Christmas by Tipping Every Aria Employee $100! Phil Hellmuth is getting into the Christmas spirit by tipping the staff wherever he goes including $100 to every Aria employee.

Phil Hellmuth is getting into the Christmas spirit by tipping the staff wherever he goes. The American tournament star tweeted that he was handing over $100 to every employee he saw at the Aria Casino, Las Vegas. It also didn’t end there. Hellmuth is determined to press his #POSITIVITY outlook during these difficult times. It’s a good day to tip! Tipped every employee at @AriaLV (that I ran into) $100. At airport, tipped everyone behind SWA counter, janitors, Flt attendants, and airport employees $100.

Daniel Negreanu: “I Am Not Sick and Not on Steroids” Canadian poker star Daniel Negreanu is frustrated with some of the questions he faces while streaming live on Twitch Poker and Youtube.

Canadian high stakes star Daniel Negreanu is frustrated with some of the questions he faces while streaming. It’s been a rough year for the once top all-time live tournament winner. First he blows up during a stream and gets banned from Twitch Poker, then he goes off on one with an expletive-filled rant over a comment about his weight. Daniel Negreanu Under Pressure Daniel Negreanu is one of the old school.

Poker player Ken Strauss disqualified for pulling out his dick at the WSOP Main Event The Main Event at the World Series of Poker has seen a few dramatic meltdowns in its fifty year history but last Friday was the most bizarre ever as poker player Ken Strauss shoved all-in blind dropped his pants and then threw a shoe at the dealer!

WSOP Main Event meltdown sees Ken Strauss DQ’d for dropping pants The Main Event at the World Series of Poker has seen a few dramatic meltdowns in its fifty year history, but last Friday was the most bizarre ever as poker player Ken Strauss shoved all-in blind, dropped his pants and then threw a shoe at the dealer! Uhhhhhh what is going on at the #WSOP main event??? Player shoves blind, drops his pants, then throws his shoe on the table 😂 😂 😂(video via @blattsmullet) pic.