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What are some of the hottest headlines in the world of poker? Here you will find all the latest juicy stories along with other important news and tournament results. A must read for the poker enthusiast with articles published throughout the day.
The Mouth Speaks Out About Mar-A-Lago Raid: "Better Have Goods or Trump Will Win in Massive Landslide in 2024"
Plus poker player Dan Shak charged with ‘spoofing’ precious metals markets
The Mouth Takes on Poker Pro, Economist Andrew Barber: "I Don’t Think You’re an ***hole, I Just Think You’re Brainwashed"
Mike "The Mouth" Matusow, one of poker's most successful players, has been ranting over the past 48 hours about everything from anti-Trumpism, President Joe Biden running for re-election in 2024, the WSOP failure to punish player who are tardy to tournament events and puberty blockers?
Welcome Back: Gabe Kaplan Reveals Poker Broadcast Featuring Doyle Brunson, Others
"Welcome Back Kotter" actor and top celebrity poker pro Gabe Kaplan provided a gem via his Twitter page this week. It's a sports broadcast where he interviews the "three greatest poker players" at the time Doyle Brunson, Stu Unger and Chip Reese.
Kaplan tweeted out:
Fox Bet Sportsbook Closing: It's Now Official (Statement Released)
Phased closure to begin July 31 and continue through August 31.
To Tip or Not to Tip the World Series of Poker Dealer
The question of the day: "You win the WSOP Main Event for $10,000,000 and have 56% of yourself. How much do you tip? 2.025% of the prize-pool was withheld for staff ($1,754,257) outside of the rake ($4,093,267)?"
CardPlayer Publisher Barry Shulman Rushed to ER
Plus former Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan arrested and Mega Millions winning numbers drawing yields no jackpot winner, tops $1 billion and that is tied for second largest ever.
The OSS Cub3d returns at America's Cardroom
We're just days away from the return of Cub3d at America's Cardroom with $25 Million Guaranteed from July 31st to August 29th.
Hong Kong Police Arrest 48 in Crackdown on Gambling Syndicate Controlled by Triad
Plus a brutal WSOP for Daniel Negreanu, who lost more than $1 million, and a previously unnamed defendant pleads guilty in Skilled Shamrock illegal gambling biz.
Prosecutors: Woman Left 3 kids Alone in Car for Hours While She Played Poker in Casino
Icese Laporsha Simmons has been charged with child neglect.
Yahoo Life: I Paid Off Poker With Intimate Favors
Plus Somach proves he's Carnac the Magnificent with another big win Tuesday night...And Kid Poker blames wrist injury on a stampede.
The OSS Cub3d Returns With $25 Million GTD
Each of the three series has its own Main Event, and there are usually multiple $1 Million GTD tourneys in the mix (with varying buy-ins) and a $2.5 Million GTD tourney.
Are Any of the Poker Training Sites Worth It? Plus Brunson Still Bluffing at 88
Plus Thomas Somach has his "Play of the Century" for Tuesday night's MLB All Star Game (2022) and we look at a story of successful angling that "involves no modeling, no steam-chasing, no inside info".
Espen Jorstad Wins 2022 WSOP Main Event ($10,000,000)
Espen Jorstad has conquered Australian Adrian Attenborough heads-up to top a field of 8,663 players and walk away with a cool $10,000 in the WSOP Main Event Sunday.
Jinho Hong Wins 2022 WSOP Hall of Fame Bounty Tournament
Plus Main Event field reduced to 43 with Jeffrey Farnes leading the pack heading into Wednesday's play.
Layne Flack Inducted Into the Poker Hall of Fame
Matt Savage had said the odds were 1-1000000 ahead of Sunday's induction.
2022 WSOP Main Event: We're in the Money and Six Former Champs Still Remain
The former champs still in include: Six of those playing beyond the bubble just happen to be former champs, including our friend, Americas Cardroom ambassador Chris Moneymaker: Koray Aldemir (537,000), Damian Salas (405,000), John Cynn (343,000), Chris Moneymaker (268,000), Ryan Riess (243,000) and Greg Merson (168,000).
Bradley Anderson Wins Event #72 $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo For $195,565
Bradley Anderson has won Event #72 $1,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo to win his first WSOP Gold Bracelet and the big cash prize of $195,565.
Beloved Sports Bettor Portrayed by Bruce Willis Alan “Dink” Denkenson in Hospice Care
A family friend confirmed the famed professional sports bettor, bookie and successful poker player had taken a turn for the worst following a week in the ICU as well wishes began pouring in on Saturday.
Flack Favored to Make Poker Hall of Fame
The Poker Hall of Fame will announce on Sunday who its newest member is, with 10 nominees for this year.
Quincy Borland Wins WSOP $1,000 Million Dollar Bounty: Hellmuth Arrives as Darth Vader
Matusow mocks the Poker Brat's costume. " Use black marker thats says idiot across face will be a better costume!"
Sean Troha Wins Event #69: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship ($1,246,770)
The biggest $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship in the history of the World Series of Poker attracted a record attendance of 683 unique entries
Sports Betting Firms Use Helping the Homeless in Likely $100 Million Ad Spend to Woo California Voters
But "California Solutions to Homelessness and Mental Health Act" referendum suggesting legalized gambling will help reduce homelessness may rub some voters the wrong way.
Poker Hall of Fame is Really a Hall of Shame as Many Members Have Checkered Pasts
Among the members are a child molester, a safecracker who served time in prison, a casino cheat, a drug addict, a mob boss and a racist who dressed in blackface.
$10 Million GTD Venom Returns
$10 million guaranteed — ties Americas Cardroom's biggest tourney ever
Sik Win: $1,000 MINI Main Event No-Limit Hold’em (freezeout)
The final table of Event #66: $1,000 Mini-Main No-Limit Hold'em at Bally's and Paris in Las Vegas Nevada came to a close after 60 minutes Sunday afternoon.
Jacksonville's Jackson Denies Hellmuth His 17th WSOP Bracelet
Poker pro David Jackson beat Phil Hellmuth in the $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold'em, thus denying the self-described "Poker Brat" his 17th bracelet. Hellmuth remains the record bracelet holder.
Doug Polk Steps Down as CoinFlex Ambassador: Company Halts Withdrawals
Poker pro and self-tanner pitchman's promotion caused many to get burned though...at a time when Polk's been calling out various fellow players as "scammers" and "cheaters"...gulp.
Big Time Poker Pro Dan Cates is $1.5 Million Richer Following Big WSOP Event Win
Also Tamas Lendvai Wins Event #57: $600 Deep Stack Championship No-Limit Hold'em ($299,464) While Shota Nakanishi Wins Event #60: $10,000 Short Deck No-Limit Hold'em for $277,212.
July 2022 WSOP Events Schedule and Results
Gambling911.com has your WSOP schedule and results for July 2022, including the much anticipated Main Event.
Patrick Leonard & Espen Jørstad Win 2022 WSOP Tag Team as We Inch Towards Main Event
Patrick Leonard and Espen Jørstad have won Event #55: $1,000 Tag Team for $148,067 after topping a field of 913 teams.