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35th Poker EM Velden: Luca Stevanato Triumphs in Dramatic Heads-Up against Jessica Teusl
The landmark 35th edition of the Poker European League at Casino Velden awarded ten titles and over €2.8 million. The festival's main star was Luca Stevanato, who overcame all competitors in the Main Event and claimed the title of European champion along with a prize of €119,440 after a thrilling deal with Jessica Teusl.
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WSOPC Tallinn: Finnish Player Antti Perttula Takes Home Ring from Record-Breaking Mini Main Event
The opening event of the prestigious WSOP Circuit festival in Tallinn, Estonia, rewrote the tournament's history books. Finnish player Antti Perttula emerged victorious in the record-breaking €350 Mini Main Event, securing his first gold ring and a life-changing prize of €54,300.
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Daeyoung Park Wins Record-Breaking TMT 20 Main Event
The 20th edition of the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) rewrote the history of Asian poker. The champion of the record-setting Main Event was South Korean player Daeyoung Park, who, after an ICM deal, took home the prestigious Incense Cedar Shield trophy and a winner's prize of approximately $190,000.
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Record-Breaking EPM €3 Million Main Event Heads to Finale, €500K Awaits the Winner
The summer edition of the prestigious European Poker Million (EPM) festival has proven the growing demand for quality poker, drawing a massive turnout at King's Resort in Rozvadov. It's now one of the largest tournaments in the casino's history. As the final day of the Main Event approaches, the High Roller event crowned its champion, Romanian Jalba.
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Rampage Calls Kessler a 'Cancer to the Industry' and Challenges Him!
The poker world witnessed a heated exchange on social media as Ethan “Rampage” Yau, a popular vlogger and player, lost his patience with veteran Allen “Chainsaw” Kessler. What began as playful banter about poker skills quickly turned into personal animosity and heads-up challenges.
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WSOPC Las Vegas: Peters Comes Second Again, This Time Justin Lapka Surpasses Him
American poker pro Justin Lapka made an impressive comeback at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas, defeating the star-studded David Peters in the final heads-up of the prestigious $5K High Roller. Lapka claimed his fourth gold ring from the WSOP Circuit and a prize exceeding $108,000.
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TMT20: Main Event Rewrites History, Shiina Okamoto Triumphs in High Roller
The Asian poker scene is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with Taipei at the epicenter of action these days. The milestone Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT20), held at Asia Poker Arena & Red Space, not only met expectations but completely surpassed them. While the Main Event saw a historical turnout, the prestigious High Roller confirmed the dominance of one of today’s biggest female stars.
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Legends of the Poker Hall of Fame XV: Walter Clyde "Puggy" Pearson
Puggy Pearson is rightly considered one of the most remarkable figures in poker history. Coming from a poor family and forced to leave school at the age of 10, he achieved four WSOP bracelets, including the Main Event in 1973. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987, his career continued until his passing in 2006.
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VIDEO: Alex Foxen - The Opponent You Don't Want in Heads-Up
The stellar Alex Foxen rightfully ranks among the most formidable players in today's poker scene, a fact many opponents have experienced firsthand. Thomas Boivin, who faced Alex in the $25k Heads-Up Championship event, could certainly attest to this.
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Star Lawyer Tom Goldstein Sentenced to 6 Years for Tax and Poker Fraud
The world of high-stakes poker and justice in the USA experienced a shake-up this week. Thomas C. Goldstein, who argued before the U.S. Supreme Court more than 40 times, heard the verdict on Friday, July 24, 2026, which definitively ended his 'star' career. The court sentenced him to six years in prison for massive tax evasion and mortgage fraud closely linked to his passion for poker.
