Josh Arieh Tells His Black Friday Story from April 2011 Josh Arieh has been relaying his story from the dark day of Black Friday which took place 13 years ago threatening to destroy online poker.

Josh Arieh has been relaying his story from the dark day of Black Friday which took place 13 years ago, threatening to destroy online poker. The high-stakes crusher kicked off his career in 1999 and was one of poker’s stars during the boom. He now has six WSOP gold bracelets to his name and already had two by the time of Black Friday, but that fateful day could have changed everything.

Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet Doing $10K to $100K Bankroll Challenge on WPT Global WPT Global ambassador Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet is doing a $10k to $100k bankroll challenge. If he fails his beard will be shaved off!

WPT Global ambassador Jon “Apestyles” Van Fleet has tweeted about doing a $10k to $100k bankroll challenge. If he fails, his beard will be shaved off! Apestyles is one of poker’s true legends. With tens of millions of dollars worth of tournament winnings, you’d have to say that if anyone can do this, he certainly can. I’ve decided I’m doing a 10k to 100k by May challenge on @wpt_global cash games.

R.I.P. Doyle Brunson – The Godfather Of Poker Dies At Age 89 The Godfather of Poker Doyle Brunson has died last night at the age of 89. May the biggest poker legend of our times rest in peace.

The Godfather of Poker Doyle Brunson has died last night at the age of 89. May the biggest poker legend of our times, who won 10 WSOP bracelets and the WSOP Main Event back to back in 1976 and 1977 rest in peace. Legend There will never be another Doyle Brunson Doyle was @RadioAmanda favorite player by a mile He will be missed by many, the Godfather of Poker#RIPDoylepic.twitter.com/Y88BsrDhhP — Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) May 15, 2023

Phil Galfond Releases Documentary Detailing His Illustrious Career An exciting new four-part documentary on poker legend Phil Galfond’s career has been released on YouTube. Watch it here.

An exciting new documentary on poker legend Phil Galfond’s career has been released on YouTube. The four-part series features many of his rivals from the last two decades talking about how much they respect his character and game. Episode One opens with Phil Galfond talking about his typical routine of waking up at 5:25 am to get a few worth of his business work done before he is disturbed. It is immediately obvious how focussed the 39-year-old is on his work ethic, a common trait of successful poker players.

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Women in Poker Hall of Fame The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WIPHoF) has officially opened nominations for its Class of 2024.

The Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WIPHoF) has officially opened nominations for its Class of 2024, inviting poker fans and industry professionals to recognise the contributions of women who have made significant impacts on the game. The deadline for nominations expires on September 23. This initiative not only celebrates the achievements of women in poker but also aims to inspire future generations of female players to engage with the game.

Doug Polk Bullied Out of His Own Card Room? Doug Polk has taken a step back from playing tournaments in his own card room following the results of an online poll.

Doug Polk has taken a step back from playing tournaments in his own card room following the results of an online poll. Doug PolkPolk was straight up with his question to his followers on X: is it a bad look for him to be playing events in his own card room and possibly winning tournaments? Surprisingly, 29.5% of respondents reckoned that cardroom owner Polk shouldn’t be doing that. Is it a bad look for the owner of a card room to play cash games at their own room?

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)

Allen Kessler Accused of Scamming Shaun Deeb in Markup Saga Allen Kessler and Shaun Deeb are back at each other’s throats again. This time it’s a perceived sly move over buying back action already sold at markup.

Allen Kessler and Shaun Deeb are back at each other’s throats again. This time it’s a perceived sly move over buying back action already sold at markup. This pair have a long history of falling out on social media. Most lately it has been all about Allen Kessler being a losing tournament player and Shaun Deeb reprising his role as the self-appointed markup police. The spat started innocuously enough, as it usually does.

Bryn Kenney Attacks Phil Hellmuth’s Poker Record Bryn Kenney has fired shots at Phil Hellmuth’s poker record attacking his record at the highest stakes against the best players.

Bryn Kenney has fired shots at Phil Hellmuth’s poker record, attacking his record at the highest stakes against the best players. Bryn Kenney – Phil HellmuthMaking an appearance on the Digital Social Hour Podcast hosted by Sean Kelly, Kenney was asked : “A lot of people label Hellmuth as the ‘Tournament G.O.A.T.,’ but I’d love to hear your opinion. because he doesn’t really play in the higher stakes tournaments like you do.

Dan Bilzerian Sues Father for Control of Cannabis Company and Considers Run for President Dan Bilzerian has made headlines by filing a lawsuit against his father Paul Bilzerian over control of Ignite International Brands Ltd.

Dan Bilzerian, the flamboyant poker player and King of Instagram, has recently made headlines by filing a lawsuit against his father, Paul Bilzerian, over control of Ignite International Brands Ltd., a cannabis company they co-founded. Dan BilzerianThe lawsuit was filed in late November 2024 in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Bilzerian alleges that he was “unlawfully pushed out” of his position as CEO of Ignite through a series of illegal actions orchestrated by his father and other co-defendants, including Scott Rohleder, the company’s chief financial officer.

Dan Bilzerian’s $25 Million Las Vegas Mansion Hits the Market: Inside the Ultimate Adult Playground Dan Bilzerian lists his Las Vegas mansion for $25M featuring a basketball court pool 16-car garage & more. Check the luxurious adult playground.

Dan Bilzerian, the controversial poker player and Instagram personality known for his extravagant lifestyle, is parting ways with his infamous Las Vegas mansion. Listed for an eye-popping $25 million, this sprawling estate has captured the attention of the luxury real estate market, not just for its size but for the unique amenities that make it a true adult playground. A Closer Look at the Mansion This 38,289-square-foot mansion, situated on a massive 5-acre lot in the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas, boasts seven bedrooms and 12.

Veronica Brill Attacked Over Nick Vertucci Interview Comments Veronica Brill has faced a barrage of abuse following an interview where she discussed the ongoing sexual harassment scandal at Hustler Casino Live.

Veronica Brill has faced a barrage of abuse following an interview where she discussed the ongoing sexual harassment scandal at Hustler Casino Live. Brill detailed her relationship with the popular live poker show and her interactions with Nick Vertucci. In response, Todd Witteles fired shots on X/Twitter: “Don’t believe a word she says. Veronica only cares about Veronica. This is damage control, which she waited days to possibly blow over before doing.

Poker pro faces 15 years for running illegal sportsbook Poker pro Damien LeForbes is facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to operating an illegal sportsbook and money laundering

Poker pro Damien LeForbes is facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to operating an illegal sportsbook and money laundering. Damien LeForbes The sophisticated setup saw LeForbes – who has $55k in recorded tournament earnings – launder money from his illegal operation by wagering more than $148million in bets at a Vegas casino known in documents as “Casino A”. “Casino A” is believed to be Resorts World Las Vegas, itself at the centre of a federal investigation and also subject to a Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) probe for allegedly allowing money laundering to take place on its premises.

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.

Jason Mo and Matt Berkey Have Massive Bust Up Over Landon Tice Action Jason Mo and Matt Berkey are butting heads on Twitter again. This time over Mo’s trash talking about Berkey’s failure to back his guy Landon Tice.

Jason Mo and Matt Berkey are butting heads on Twitter again. This time over Mo’s trash talking about Berkey’s failure to back his guy Landon Tice while calling Mo an idiot when he actually did. Lol I called you an idiot for shit talking then hopping on the Landon bandwagon. Good luck winning that slander case. Get outta your feels bro, it ain’t that big a deal. — Matt Berkey (@berkey11) April 27, 2024

Disgraced Banker Loses $20 Million in High-Stakes Cash Game at Triton Montenegro George Cottrell an aristocratic banker who was jailed for wire fraud has lost an eye-watering $20 million in a cash game at Triton Montenegro.

George Cottrell, an aristocratic banker who was jailed for wire fraud, has lost an eye-watering $20 million in a cash game at Triton Montenegro. The Brit was said to have been playing with Chinese billionaires and Hollywood celebrities alongside some of the biggest names in poker. But the massive loss didn’t seem to dampen Cotterll’s spirits as he stuck around until the early hours trying to win some back. One anonymous source contacted the British newspaper Mail on Sunday to say:

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.

Hand of the Week: Linus Loeliger and Michael Addamo Clash in GGPoker High-Stakes Cash Game Linus Loeliger and Michael Addamo two of the greatest poker players alive have clashed in an extraordinary hand on GGPoker.

Linus Loeliger and Michael Addamo, two of the greatest poker players alive, have clashed in an extraordinary hand on GGPoker. The pair were grinding in a $200/$400 game that played with a $100 ante to boost the action. Hand of the Week Action Preflop: Michael Addamo kicks off the action by raising to $880 with K♦6♦ in the hijack. Linus Loeliger flat calls on the button with 5♠3♠ and an unknown player with the handle BTC200K-FORSURE and a Chinese flag calls in the big blind.

Shaun Deeb Reveals Problem with Unethical Poker Dealers in Texas Shaun Deeb has revealed that there have been multiple mechanic poker dealers working the live scene in Texas.

Shaun Deeb has revealed that there have been multiple mechanic poker dealers working the live scene in Texas. The American tweeted a video of one of these dealers in action at Legends Poker Room in Houston, showing him separating the cards and leaving the bottom of the deck untouched rather than properly shuffling the order. Got a pretty disgusting video from a player down here about the legend poker room down in Houston seems there was a few mechanic dealers down there.

Legendary Boxing World Champion Carl Froch Signs with CoinPoker Carl The Cobra Froch has joined the crypto poker site CoinPoker as a brand ambassador to promote the innovative online poker platform.

Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch has joined up and coming poker site CoinPoker as a brand ambassador. The four-time world champion boxer has signed on to promote the innovative online poker platform powered by blockchain technology. This exciting partnership marks a significant milestone for CoinPoker as it continues to revolutionise the online poker landscape after only seven years in the industry. Carl Froch on CoinPoker Froch had an impressive boxing career, winning a collection of super-middleweight world titles, including the WBC, IBF, and WBA championships.

The horror story of Lara Gavaldon who was almost killed by her husband WSOP Winner Rudy Gavaldon This is the dramatic story of Lara Gavaldon who lost an eye and almost died after being attacked by WSOP Bracelet winner Rudy Gavaldon.

This is the dramatic story of Lara Gavaldon, who lost an eye and almost died after being attacked by her former husband WSOP Bracelet winner Rudy Gavaldon. What happened to Lara Gavaldon? July 29th 2022 should have been one of the happiest days in the life of Lara Gavaldon MIchigan, celebrating her eldest son’s 9th birthday. Instead, it turned into a horror story at the hands of the back then Lara Galvadon husband, Rudy Gavaldon.

Todd Witteles Fires Shots at Justin Bonomo Over 2006 Multi-Accounting Cheat Spree Todd Witteles has fired shots at Justin Bonomo over his well-documented multi-accounting cheat spree back in 2006.

Todd Witteles has fired shots at Justin Bonomo over his well-documented multi-acconting cheat spree back in 2006. When questioned on the scandal in a recent interview, Bonomo was immediately defensive and claimed that it wasn’t even against the rules back then and certainly not comparable to today’s poker world. Upon hearing this, Witteles was like a dog with a bone refusing to let go and see the matter glossed over once again.

Who is Daniel Negreanu’s wife and are Amanda Leatherman and DNegs still married? We frequently get asked who is Daniel Negreanus wife and are Daniel Negreanu and Amanda Leatherman still married? Here are the answers.

We frequently get asked who is Daniel Negreanu’s wife and are Daniel Negreanu and Amanda Leatherman still married? Here are the answers! Amanda Leatherman humiliating Daniel Negreanu by publicly asking for more sex caused an uproar and speculations, if they are still married? In this in-depth article, we will dive into Daniel Negreanu’s love life, revealing insights about his wife and their relationship. Daniel Negreanu is a name that needs no introduction, when it comes to poker.