$1million Chip Dumping Allegations Mar WSOP Victory Jesse Yaginuma pulled back a 10-1 chip deficit to land WSOP gold and a $1milllion bonus but has sparked claims of a chip dumping deal.

Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll (courtesy of WSOP) The grand finale to Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker saw both heads-up players – Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll – lock up $1million payouts, with $250k and the bracelet still to play for. Yaginuma, however, was in line to pick up a ClubWPT Gold promotional bonus of another $1million, having qualified by bagging one of the sweepstakes-style online site’s Gold Rush tickets.

Phil Hellmuth Lets Fans Decide – Play or Boycott 2025 WSOP Main Event? Phil Hellmuth has put it to his fans to decide whether he plays the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event or goes ahead with his one-man boycott.

Phil Hellmuth has put it to his fans to decide whether he plays the 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event or goes ahead with his one-man boycott. Phil Hellmuth – Photo Credit: Hayley Hochstetler The Poker Brat owns a record 17 WSOP gold bracelets and has played in every main event since, but he recently announced that the gruelling format was too much for him now and he would be giving this year’s edition a miss.

Alleged Angleshooter Alexander Shevliakov responds to Accusations The player accused of angle-shooting at last weeks EPT has responded claiming there were “no angles no tricks just an unfortunate sequence in a high-pressure spot.”

The player at the centre of the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event angle-shooting controversy has responded this week, claiming there were “no angles, no tricks, just an unfortunate sequence in a high-pressure spot.” Hi, my name is Alexander Shevliakov, and this is my message regarding the AKs hand against Jamil Wakil. I held off posting this immediately because I wanted to speak privately with Jamil first and give him the full version.

$12million per year to play Super High Rollers Claims Daniel Negreanu It costs a whopping $12million to play the world’s biggest buy-in events says Daniel Negreanu. Only three players cleared that number in winnings last year.

It costs a whopping $12million to play a years’ worth of the poker world’s biggest buy-in events says Daniel Negreanu. According to Negreanu, only three players cleared that number in winnings last year. Daniel Negreanu (courtesy of PGT) The GGPoker ambassador outlined the changes over the years, stating: “You need to cash for $12 million+ to turn a profit if you play all the Triton, WSOP, and other high rollers.”

Will Trump’s Tariffs Hurt the 2025 World Series of Poker? Could Donald Trump’s tariffs send shockwaves through the 2025 World Series of Poker disrupting players and costs in a ripple effect?

There can’t be many people on this planet who haven’t been following the news about the U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the rest of the world. Jobs, savings, pensions, etc, have all been at the forefront of many people’s minds, understandably. But how will this affect our own industry? It’s a situation in flux, right now, but with the 2025 World Series of Poker on the horizon we could see some unexpected outcomes over the summer.

Bankroll Challenge Woes for Doug Polk and Rampage Poker Doug Polk and Ethan “Rampage” Yau suffer Bankroll Challenge setbacks in pursuit of 6- and 7-figure goals.

It has been a tough old time recently for the ever-popular ‘Bankroll Challenges’ with both Doug Polk and Ethan “Rampage” Yau suffering setbacks in pursuit of 6- and 7-figure goals. Bankroll challenges have been part and parcel of poker for at least two decades now, players looking to turn next to nothing into a significant something, cheered on by their fans on social media. Back in 2006, Chris “Jesus” Ferguson took 18 months to go from literally zero playing online freerolls to his $10,000 target.

Highstakes Colluder Jinlong Hu Cashes Twice at Triton Series A known cheater has cashed twice at the ongoing Triton Poker stop in Jeju. Chinese pro Jinlong Hu was recently issued a formal warning for collusion

A known cheater has cashed twice at the ongoing Triton Poker stop in Jeju. Chinese pro Jinlong Hu was recently issued a formal warning for collusion at the U Series of Poker in Vietnam. Jinlong Hu Collusion Hu has cashed twice in the past week at Triton Jeju in South Korea, picking up more than $100,000 in prizemoney. However, a 2plus2 forum poster was quick to point out that just two months ago Hu and another Chinese player had their heads-up battle halted for collusion.

Poker player Mark Toulouse Cashes after Dying During Tournament Canadian poker player Mark “Doc” Toulouse died in Dallas mid-tournament this week. Mark was already in the money when he suffered a suspected heart attack.

Canadian poker player Mark “Doc” Toulouse died in Dallas mid-tournament this week. The popular 73-year-old player was already in the money when he was rushed to hospital with a suspected heart attack. His stack was later blinded out for a 26th spot finish. Mark “Doc” Toulouse (courtesy of WPT) The sad and unusual news was originally broken by Todd Witteles, who initially wrote on his Poker Fraud Alert site: “I am getting a report that Mark “Doc” Toulouse, a popular player in the Texas poker scene, passed away during a tournament at Texas Card House Dallas.

Chamath Palihapitiya Plans to Revolutionise High Stakes Tournament Poker Social Capital founder Chamath Palihapitiya has announced plans to launch a new high-stakes tournament series that revolutionises the landscape.

Former Facebook executive and Social Capital founder Chamath Palihapitiya has announced plans to launch a new high-stakes tournament series that revolutionises the landscape. Chamath PalihapitiyaThe billionaire entrepreneur has long been known to enjoy the occasional flurry into the world of high-stakes poker, but now it looks like he wants to start cleaning up the scene from all of the little annoyances which have crept into the game over the last two decades.

Phil Hellmuth to Skip 2025 World Series of Poker Main Event Phil Hellmuth has announced that he no longer has the stamina to compete in the WSOP Main Event and will be skipping the tournament this year.

Phil Hellmuth has announced that he no longer has the stamina to compete in the WSOP Main Event and will be skipping the tournament this year. At the age of 60 — not that advanced compared to many players — Hellmuth says he just can’t cope with the long days and is calling for changes to be made as the current format “disproportionately affects older players.” I am not playing the @WSOP Main Event.

Controversial hand deep in 888 Madrid Main Event A controversial hand deep in the 888poker LIVE Madrid Main Event has raised questions about the use of shot clocks when deep in the money.

A controversial hand deep in the 888poker LIVE Madrid Main Event has set the internet alight and raised questions about the use of shot clocks when deep in the money. Controversy at the 888 Madrid. Player 3bets from SB but it is ruled that he was timed out. Did he announce raise in time? If so, I didn’t hear it. Nor did I hear dealer give 10 sec warning. Does a moment like this (when a ruling is needed) make shot-clocks self-defeating?

Antonio Esfandiari Returns to Poker with a Bang Antonio Esfandiari is back playing poker again after an extended break from the game making his return on High Stakes Poker with a spectacular hand.

Antonio Esfandiari is back playing poker again after an extended break from the game, making his return on PokerGO’s No Gamble, No Future with a spectacular hand. Antonio EsfandiariThe American has long been a prominent figure in the community and has had a storied career marked by significant achievements, including his $18,346,673 prize from the 2012 Big One for One Drop. Esfandiari has captivated audiences for many years and we expect fans will be pushing hard to convince him to make his return a full-time move.

Best Poker Hands of 2024 Every year we are inundated with a collection of special hands from the poker calendar. Each one is special in its own right for its own reasons.

Every year we are inundated with a collection of special hands from the poker calendar. Each one is special in its own right for its own reasons. Everyone has their own opinions on this, but our choices below were certainly amazing to witness. Adrian MateosPoker Hand Strengths Explained by VIP-Grinders Adrian Mateos Ends 2024 WSOP Main Event Run to Horrific Bad Beat This first hand hit Spanish poker legend Adrian Mateos for six, only minutes after he correctly hero-folded pocket kings against the aces of Will Berry on a queen-high board.

Top 5 Poker Cheating Scandals of 2024 It’s that time of year when we look back at the past 12 months – the good and the bad! – and today the focus is on the (alleged says my lawyer!) bad guys of poker.

It’s that time of year when we look back at what we all went through over the past 12 months – the good and the bad! – and today the focus is on the (“alleged” says my lawyer!) bad guys of poker and their attempts to cheat the rest of us! 5 Marked cards at the WSOP We start with a simple but very brazen cheating attempt from this year’s World Series of Poker – card marking, one of the oldest cheats in the book!

Mario Mosböck – From Pro Footballer to High-Stakes Poker Player Mario Mosböck and his rise from professional football player to high-stakes tournament crusher has been nothing short of outstanding.

Mario Mosböck is proving to be one of the new stars of the live poker scene. His rise from professional football player to high-stakes tournament crusher has been nothing short of outstanding. The 27-year-old Austrian seemingly appeared out of nowhere only a few years ago, and already he is mixing it with the best at the Triton Super High Roller Series, and with much success. But when you see what kind of training and support he had, you will understand.

Nick Vertucci Dumped from HCL in Wake of Sexual Harassment Scandal Hustler Casino Live showrunner Nick Vertucci will “no longer be involved” with the show after multiple public allegations of sexual harassment

Nick Vertucci will “no longer be involved” with Hustler Casino Live after multiple public allegations of sexual harassment led to his colleagues distancing themselves from the controversial showrunner. Effective immediately, Nick Vertucci will no longer be involved with High Stakes Poker Productions. We look forward to continuing to deliver the best high stakes poker content to the community. — Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) October 9, 2024 “Effective immediately, Nick Vertucci will no longer be involved with High Stakes Poker Productions.

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.

라이브 영역에서 포커 “치트"에 대한 단속은 다가오는 WPT 월드 챔피언십에 도입되는 엄격한 새로운 규칙과 함께 계속됩니다. 후드티를 입고,

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)