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That’s a Wrap: Kevin Martin’s “Poker From Zero” Challenge Concludes Short of...
Topped out in low four-figures Poker pro and content creator Kevin Martin has called it a day on his “Poker From Zero” bankroll challenge. Attempting to start from a non-existent poker bankroll and...
View ArticleNo Softballs as Chris Moneymaker Fields Tough Questions on “The Chip Race”...
A conversation with the champ “That’s the softball portion of the interview over,” quipped Dara O’Kearney at the midway point of an interview filled with challenging questions for Chris Moneymaker....
View ArticleOpinion: What to Expect From the Irish Poker Open 2024
International and colloquial, serious and mad, pure and impure The French have a wonderful expression for the times when they can’t quite put their finger on something. Things have a certain “Je ne...
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Dara O’Kearney: How to Review a Poker Hand
A fundamental skill Being able to review a hand by yourself is a fundamental study skill in poker, it will separate you from the field because you will not need guidance to get valuable reps in. Barry...
View ArticleMan Shot During New York Home Poker Game Robbery on Easter
Police are searching for two men who robbed a home poker game and shot a person on their way out. Just before midnight on Easter Sunday, a group of 11 people in Sayville, Suffolk County, New York were...
View ArticleTero Laurilla Wins the Irish Poker Open 2024
The Royal Dublin Society On June 25, 1731, a group of fiercely patriotic radical thinkers met in Dublin for the first time to found the “Royal Dublin Society” (RDS). Their mission was to put ideas...
View ArticlePro Gambler, Influencer Mikki Mase Detained by Police Over Gunshots
Mikki Mase, a well-known social media influencer and professional gambler, has been detained and questioned by Los Angeles police. The arrest came as neighbors in the Chatsworth area reported hearing...
View Article2024 WSOP Europe Schedule Announced
The World Series of Poker has released the schedule for the 2024 WSOP Europe, to be held, as usual, at King’s Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. Running from September 18 to October 9, it is earlier...
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Dara O’Kearney: Reflections on the Irish Open 2024
Starting out Every year in the run up to the Irish Open, I post my previous Irish Open blogs in chronological order, one a day. Every year I need to start this process earlier, since there’s one more...
View ArticlePlayer Caught Marking Cards at the Battle of Malta – What Penalty Would You...
Controversy at the Battle of Malta The Battle of Malta has been known to court controversy. From topless dealers to accusations of the poor treatment of dealers, from hiring disgraced tournament...
View ArticleThree Arrested for Operating Illegal Poker Game in South Carolina
Much ado about…? Police in Irmo, South Carolina have arrested three people for operating an illegal poker game. The authorities got a tip from local residents about regular activity at an office suite...
View ArticlePokerStars, Bwin Must Pay Back Players in “Groundbreaking” Ruling
Two poker sites have been ordered to pay back their players in a ruling described by the gamblers’ lawyer as “groundbreaking.” Lawyer Benzi Loonstein said it was “the first time that a judge has...
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Winamax Unveils Gus Hansen as New Ambassador
Winamax signs Gus Hansen In a 46-second promotional video, three-time World Poker Tour (WPT) champion Gus Hansen has just been unveiled as the latest ambassador for french gambling company Winamax....
View ArticleThe Unrivaled Malta Poker Festival Spring Edition 2024
Summoned to the office Ivonne Montealegre is, in her own words, “a passionate woman” who pours her heart and soul into every edition of the Malta Poker Festival. She is also a formidable person who...
View ArticleVideo Emerges of Possible Deck Rigging at Houston Poker Room
Does not look good When one sits down at a table in a poker room, thoughts of possible cheating tend to revolve around other players. In the case of Legends Poker Room in Houston, though, it is the...
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Malta Poker Festival – A Passion Project for Ivonne Montealegre
Heck of a first impression I’ve been to Malta several times for EPTs, the Battle of Malta, and Unibet Opens. This was, however, my first trip to the Malta Poker Festival, which everyone’s favorite...
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Dominik Nitsche Has the Antidote to the Venom
Nitsche wins $1.8m In the wee hours of Thursday morning, an online tournament which was mired in controversy reached its denouement by crowning a champion in one of the all-time greats of the game....
View ArticleBots Caught, Banned in the Middle of ACR’s The Venom Tournament
Bots picked off lots of opponents Bots have long been a scourge in the online poker world. One of the nightmare scenarios for poker rooms is to have one make the final table – or even win – a major...
View ArticleFamed Music Engineer and Two-Time WSOP Bracelet Winner Steve Albini Passes...
Outspoken indie titan Legendary music producer and successful poker player Steve Albini has suddenly passed away at the age of 61. Albini’s Electrical Audio Recording confirmed to the media that he...
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Dara O’Kearney: Taking on Monster Festival in Green Isle
The Daddy A number of poker players refer to me by affectionate names rather than my given name. Andy Wool calls me the grandfather of Irish poker, a not so subtle jibe at my age. Many others use Doke...
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