WSOP poker depression for Brazilian pro Fernando Macedo as language barrier costs him dearly Not speaking English isnt usually a problem in the cardrooms of Las Vegas but for Fernando Macedo it cost him 8 hours and a $500 buy-in.

No habla Inglés? Not speaking English isn’t usually a problem in the cardrooms of Las Vegas, but for Brazilian pro Fernando Macedo, it cost him 8 hours and a $500 buy-in when he mistakenly thought the Casino Employees event was open to all! Fernando MacedoMacedo is far from new to the World Series of Poker, but this year he decided to kick things off early. Too early, however, as he entered event #2, the traditional Casino Employees event, thinking the word “employees” meant “some sort of king”.

HCL boss Nick Vertucci Accused of Sexual Harassment Nick Vertucci one of the main faces behind Hustler Casino Live has been outed by multiple women as a serial sexual harasser and general all-round sex pest.

Nick Vertucci, famous as one of the main faces behind the Hustler Casino Live brand, has been outed by multiple women as a sexual harasser and general all-round sex pest. 🚨🚨🚨Time to break the silence over @NickVertucciNV using his control over @HCLPokerShow to harass women and keep witnesses from speaking up. I’m posting some receipts. Poker world, please share your stories about #IckVertucci. Let’s stop the harassment! pic.twitter.com/iK6y6lODmr — Julia from Palmdale (@JuliaInPalmdale) October 5, 2024

Infamous Alleged Poker Cheat Mike Postle Falls short of Florida Final Table To most Mike Postle will forever be the crotch-gazing cheat with a win-rate only ever seen in poker’s darkest days.

To most, Mike Postle will forever be the crotch-gazing cheat with a win-rate only ever seen in poker’s darkest days. To a select few supporters, however, Mike Postle is a poker God, and this week saw him being put on a pedestal once again… To anyone brand new to the game of poker, the tl;dr of Mike Postle’s claim to infamy is that he was outed for cheating on a livestreamed cash game back in late 2019.

WPT Wynn Crackdown: New Rules on Phones & Hoodies Discover the strict new rules for the WPT World Championship at Wynn. Latest crackdown on mobile phones solvers hoodies and rail coaching.

The crackdown on poker “cheats” in the live sphere continues with strict new rules being introduced for the upcoming WPT World Championship. Wearing hoodies, accessing help from the rail, and the banning of mobile phones at the final table are just a few of the changes being introduced. To those that care about this sort of thing, the section of the @WynnPoker@WPT Terms and Conditions regarding solvers and electronic devices https://t.

Daniel Negreanu Weighs in on Main Event ‘Laptop’ Controversy Daniel Negreanu joined in the viral discussion over Jonathan Tamayo receiving solver advice during Main Event win

Controversy has erupted over Jonathan Tamayo’s incredible $10million WSOP Main Event with claims that his running to the rail between hands to receive potential GTO advice was against the rules. Daniel Negreanu was among those to question Tamayo’s actions… Nitsche (with laptop), McKeehen and Jonathan Tamayo (courtesy of WSOP) Those watching the final table were surprised to find Tamayo rushing to the rail between hands to consult 2015 champ Joe McKeehen and Dominik Nitsche, the latter the founder of DTO Poker.

Derek Adamian Wins Big Deal for One Drop in Las Vegas During F1 Grand Prix Weekend Derek Adamian is the Big Deal for One Drop champion the inaugural event hosted by Cirque du Soleil and One Drop founder Guy Laliberté.

Derek Adamian is the Big Deal for One Drop champion, the inaugural event hosted by Cirque du Soleil and One Drop founder Guy Laliberté. Big Deal for One Drop Charity EventA group of faces from the world of poker and Formula One among other celebrities entered the $10,000 buy-in event at Resort World during the glitz and glamour of the Formula One weekend in Las Vegas. The event was MC’d by none other than Phil Hellmuth who got into the spirit by wearing a custom-made sports jersey featuring One Drop and the World Poker Tour.

Allen Kessler Slammed for $5million Freeroll Complaint Allen Kessler has been slammed on Twitter/X for complaining about a $5million freeroll with $1million going to the winner

In a “you couldn’t make this up” moment, the incorrigible Allen Kessler has somehow found a way to complain about being given a free shot at a $5million prizepool with $1million going to the winner. And it didn’t go unnoticed… pic.twitter.com/fhbfWdj1KR — Barry Carter (@Barry_Carter) December 13, 2024 In what can best be described as a facepalm moment, Kessler’s negativity clashed with almost everyone else at the WPT World Championship festival in Vegas.

California Poker Cheat Pleads Guilty to NBA Wire Fraud Charges Long Phi Pham known to the Californian cash-game scene as “Bruce” yesterday pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in an NBA betting case that has been headline news.

Long Phi Pham, known to the Californian highstakes cash-game scene as “Bruce”, yesterday pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in an NBA betting case that has been headline news. Pham, also part of a poker cheating ring, admitted to using “inside information” that Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter would feign injury to cash in on prop bets made on a major sportsbetting site. Long Phi “Bruce” Pham, snapped during a meeting with co-conspirators (courtesy of US Attorneys Office)

Father and Son Poker Cheat Duo Back on the Loose A father and son card-marking duo are back on the loose this time plying their poker cheating in Florida 

A father and son poker-cheating pair are back on the loose and may be coming to a game near you if you live on the east coast of the USA according to Twitter reports. Stay frosty my Tampa peeps. Looks like a cheating duo is on the loose. Marking cards. Caught at One Eyed Jacks in Sarasota. pic.twitter.com/NGBxz1uMx7 — Ondrei (@lowstakesdre) October 21, 2024 Though cheating is quite unusual in live poker, this family affair have apparently been at it for at least a decade on and off, from North Jersey down to their latest haunts in Florida.

Dan Bilzerian to Challenge Neymar Jr at HCL Legends on the Felt Dan Bilzerian will be taking on Neymar Jr Ninja and Mr. Keating this weekend at Hustler Casino Live

It was already looking like a cash game line-up that you’d happily pay to be part of, and that has only been boosted by the shock news that Dan “Blitz” Bilzerian will be joining Neymar Jr. and other stars for HCL’s Legends of the Felt this coming weekend. Even before Bilzerian was named it looked like the $50/$100 game was going to be a tremendous affair, with Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr.

Nik Airball to Make Return on Hustler Casino Live Hustler Casino Live has announced that it will be making its international debut and inviting fan favourite Nik Airball to make his return to action on the show.

Hustler Casino Live has announced that it will be making its international debut and inviting fan favourite Nik Airball to make his return to action on the show. Ryan Feldman, the show’s co-founder, is bringing together a team of his own regs to square up against the regs from the Onyx Club at Merit Royal Hotel Casino & Spa, in Northern Cyprus. The exclusive poker club founded by Rob Yong is invite-only and has a plush streaming room set-up which will be perfect for the Hustler crew.

Legendary Nirvana producer and WSOP bracelet winner Steve Albini dies aged 61 Steve Albini double WSOP bracelet winner and the man behind In Utero Nirvanas final album has died of a heart attack aged 61.

The music and poker world were both in mourning today after news that Steve Albini, double WSOP bracelet winner and the man behind In Utero, Nirvana’s final album, has died of a heart attack, aged 61. Albini was not only known for his amazing behind-the-scenes sound abilities for Nirvana, PJ Harvey, and The Pixies, but was also a musician in his own right, forming Big Black in the early 80s and Shellac a decade later.

Tony G Says Poker Should Be Taught in Schools Alongside Chess Poker legend Tony G has come out and said that poker should be taught in schools alongside chess as it makes you think.

Poker legend Tony G has come out and said that poker should be taught in schools alongside chess. While most parents would be happy to see their children learning a game like chess, poker isn’t usually a pursuit that people associate with being suitable for children. Tony G is never shy about saying what he thinks at the poker table and many people will disagree with him on this, but think about it.

Cory Zeidman Facing Two Decades Behind Bars for Sports Betting Fraud WSOP bracelet winner Cory Zeidman has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and wire fraud related to a large-scale sports betting fraud.

WSOP bracelet winner Cory Zeidman has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy and wire fraud related to a large-scale sports betting fraud scheme that reportedly defrauded clients out of approximately $25 million. Zeidman is well-known in the poker community, and is respected as a player, however, beneath this veneer of success lay a troubling involvement in large-scale fraud of the type that will likely see him shunned if he ever returns to our game.

ACR Poker Purges Four Bots with Huge stacks from the $12.6 Million Venom ACR Poker has purged four AI bots wielding big stacks from the $12.6 Venom tournament. The $230000 worth of buy-ins will now be redistributed.

ACR Poker has purged four AI bots wielding big stacks from the $12.6 Venom tournament. The unethical accounts were sitting with $230,000 worth of buy-ins which will now be redistributed automatically throughout the field. Recap of bots banned mid Venom:Withia – 23 starting stacksVerucasalt5 – 10 starting stacksMReGoR – 32 starting stacksacquiton – 27 starting stacksThats $230k worth of buy ins (ignoring rake).Now if I hopefully understand this correctly, this money is already being…

PokerOK CEO Ivan Bryksin Declares War on Poker Stables The CEO of Russian poker skin PokerOK Ivan Bryksin has declared war on the stables that he feels are ruining the game for recreational players.

The CEO of Russian poker skin PokerOK, Ivan Bryksin, has declared war on the stables that he feels are ruining the game for recreational players. Bryksin stated this week that stables are “hands down, the greatest threat to the purity, integrity and equality of poker today”. Poker stables, or “funds” as they are sometimes referred to, back groups of players financially and often include a training school element, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to improve their “horses” chances of winning.

Nik Airball Called a Hypocrite for 24-Minute Tank Destroys Doug Polk in $232000 Pot! Nik Airball is making headlines once again. This time for a monstrous 24-minute tank and later destroying Doug Polk in a $232000 pot.

Nik Airball is making headlines once again. This time for a monstrous 24-minute tank and later destroying Doug Polk in a $232,000 pot. There’s no doubt that Nik Airball is one of the most explosive characters in poker today. His Fast and furious style of play has won him many fans. In fact, probably just as many as those who like him for his propensity to say what he thinks.

Francesco Garofalo GGMillions DQ sees $1.1million refunded GGPoker have been praised for their anti-cheating measures after refunding $1.1million following the DQ of one of their biggest online event winners

GGPoker have been praised for their anti-cheating measures after refunding $1.1million following their disqualification of Francesco “forzaitalia” Garofalo from one of their biggest online events… The shock news was met with delight by English pro Patrick Leonard, who woke up to an unexpected six-figure bankroll boost… Wow just woke up to this. I think my biggest security refund previously was at most $2k. It’s a beautiful day to have a beautiful day I guess!

Venividi1993 Close to Winning $1000000 Bankroll Challenge on GGPoker Dirk Gerrits—AKA Venividi1993— is close to winning his $1000000 bankroll challenge after 20 long months to accumulate a profit of $838356.

Dirk Gerrits—AKA Venividi1993— is close to winning his $1,000,000 bankroll challenge after 20 long months of grinding to accumulate an impressive profit of $838,356. The PLO high-stakes master announced to his followers on X last year that he wanted to jump straight into another challenge after falling short in his Galfond Challenge match against Phil Galfond. The premise was simple: use a $66,641.88 bankroll to win $1,000,000. “$1,000,000 bankroll challenge”

Nik Airball Accused of Lying About the Source of His Wealth Nik Airball has been accused of being less than truthful about the source of his wealth in a recent interview.

Nik Airball has been accused of being less than truthful about the source of his wealth in a recent interview. The former Hustler Casino Live reg appeared on the poker scene out of nowhere a couple of years ago, playing high stakes against top-tier players. And since that time, the 28-year-old has been doggedly questioned about the source of his apparent wealth with few people believing any of his answers.

Phil Ivey Reveals His Greatest Career Mistake Phil Ivey has revealed the biggest mistake that he made in his long and illustrious poker career.

Phil Ivey has revealed the biggest mistake that he made in his long and illustrious poker career. In a round-the-table chat with WPT CEO Adam Pliska, Brad Owen, and Joe Ingram, Ivey detailed the one decision he made in poker that probably held him back more than any other thing, even if it did make sense at the time. Quite simply: Ivey was so far in front of his peers that he saw no reason to discuss poker strategy with anybody else.

Neymar Named “Flip God” as he Buries Alan Keating for $370000 Neymar Jr and Alan Keating played out one of the funniest hands of the year. Eight flips and $370000 later one man was walking home.

Footballing legend Neymar stacked Alan Keating for $370k but it took eight river cards to do it – Keating trying again and again to hit his flush draw with no success. Neymar Jr. and Alan Keating (pic by John Villarama courtesy of HCL)The incredible hand played out at Hustler Casino Live’s ‘Legends on the Felt’ cash game at the weekend, Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr. and HCL reg pro Keating joined by an all-star cast of celebs.

Top 5 Influential Women in Poker History With this year’s Women in Poker Hall of Fame voting almost upon us it’s time to take a look at the five most influential women in poker history.

With this year’s Women in Poker Hall of Fame 2024 inductee big reveal almost upon us, it’s time to take a look at the five most influential women in poker history. Outstanding players, remarkable organisers, and tireless promoters of the game all get a look in. 5. Linda Johnson Even before the poker boom started by Chris Moneymaker in 2003 there were women attracted to poker – and they weren’t there just as extras or ‘molls’ on the arm of males either.

Hustler Casino Live YouTube Channel Suspended Poker Livestream Temporarily Moves to Twitch The popular Hustler Casino Live YouTube channel has been temporarily suspended forcing the renowned poker livestream to switch to Twitch.

In a surprising development for the poker community, the popular Hustler Casino Live (HCL) YouTube channel has been temporarily suspended by the video-sharing platform, forcing the renowned poker livestream to switch to Twitch for at least a week. The suspension, reportedly linked to YouTube’s stricter stance on gambling-related advertising, has raised concerns about the future of poker streams and vloggers who rely on YouTube as a primary broadcasting medium. Suspension Shocks Poker Community Hustler Casino Live, which regularly attracts tens of thousands of viewers and boasts more than 360,000 subscribers, shared the unexpected news with fans via Twitter (now X).