Just when you think you can pause for a breath, the 2022 World Series of Poker kicks the games back into action. Now comfortable in their new digs at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas, things have become almost normal (including waiting for a part for the air conditioning for the Bally’s playing arena). With that… Read more »
It may seem as if all the news coming about poker is all about the World Series of Poker, but that is not necessarily true. There are other newsworthy tidbits that are out there that, under normal circumstances, would receive a lot more airtime. We will look at some of those stories in this volume… Read more »
If you are looking for action in Las Vegas on Saturday, then the 2022 World Series of Poker at Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas has everything you need. A variety of poker disciplines will be on display over the two properties, including Omaha, Deuce to Seven Lowball and a Mixed Game tournament. Of course, the… Read more »
The 2022 World Series of Poker is heading into its second weekend of activity, and what better way to kick it off than with a big Friday schedule. In one event, Alex Foxen looks to become the latest to remove his name from the “best without a bracelet” list. In another, Yuval Bronshtein will look… Read more »
In breaking news, two players who have been participating at the 2022 World Series of Poker have tested positive for COVID-19, the illness that has killed over six million people worldwide and resulted in the shutdown of the world for the past two years. Players Phil Hellmuth and David Baker have taken part in some… Read more »
With the 2022 World Series of Poker in action, it also means that it is time for the Poker Hall of Fame to consider expanding its rolls. To get that process started, the Poker Hall of Fame has opened its public nomination process today that will establish the roster of contenders for 2022. In reality,… Read more »
As the second week of the 2022 World Series of Poker prepares for launch, there is going to be quite a bit of business to wrap up from Sunday. ‘The Housewarming’ will come together for the first time under one roof, while a second event was not able to reach a champion by early Monday… Read more »
There are a handful of players who are in a club they do not want to be in. That club would be “Best Without a Bracelet,” players who have a stellar tournament poker career without having a World Series of Poker bracelet touch their wrist. On Saturday night, that club was reduced by one member… Read more »
The 2022 World Series of Poker is rolling along as it closes out its first week of action on Sunday. ‘The Housewarming’ will play out the fourth of its four Day Ones, finally letting those who have survived to this point know what they will be playing for. The “high rollers,” meanwhile, will have to… Read more »
The gold continued to fly off the shelves at the 2022 World Series of Poker on Friday night. In one event, a veteran of the “high roller” wars was able to battle through the plebians to capture his fourth bracelet overall. In the second tournament, the champion also earned his fourth bracelet, but was more… Read more »
The first Saturday of the 2022 World Series of Poker is upon us, and it is chocked full of poker action across the board. Want the “high rollers” to make you say “wow?” Then there is an event for you. How about getting in contention for a bracelet on the cheap? ‘The Housewarming’ is in… Read more »
The first weekend of the 2022 World Series of Poker is ready to go on Friday, with two tournaments down to their final day of action. The first “big” preliminary tournament will also take to action, while the “big” high roller event will work down to its final four. It sets up for a busy… Read more »
The volcano outside the Mirage casino is one of the iconic landmarks of the Las Vegas Strip. Along with the entrance to the Flamingo and the Bellagio fountains, you can pretty much count on the volcano being part of a montage in a movie scene where friends are driving on the Strip for the first… Read more »
The first day of the 2022 World Series of Poker is in the books and two tournaments are already either in the money or near it. The money, though, means very different things in the two events: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em and $100,000 High Roller Bounty No-Limit Hold’em. Event #1: $500 Casino Employees No-Limit… Read more »
