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Martin Sládek Triumphs Over Žižka in Heads-up to Seize His First WSOPC Ring
Czech player Martin Sládek achieved his biggest career success at the WSOP Super Circuit Kings in Rozvadov by winning the €1,500 Monster Stack PLO. Sládek claimed his first WSOPC gold ring and a prize of €30,765.
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Three Shots, a Cruel River, and a Moved Mom: Pierre Calamusa Wins His First WSOP Circuit Ring in Madrid
Pierre Calamusa leaves Madrid with more than just a €77,000 victory. The French professional secured his first WSOP Circuit gold ring and celebrated the triumph with his family. Before that, he had to endure three entries and a challenging heads-up battle.
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Dan "Jungleman" Cates Unveils the Ruthless World of High-Stakes Poker in New Book
One of the most renowned figures in the world of poker, American professional Dan "Jungleman" Cates, has announced the release of his autobiographical book titled Pokerworld: At the Table with Cheats and Saints. Cates pours his candid memories and an unfiltered view into the relentless world of high stakes, where decisions are made under immense psychological pressure.
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Who Is Giselle54? Mystery CoinPoker Player Wins Almost $5 Million in One Month
The glory days of online poker might not be dead after all. Million-dollar swings, anonymous poker crushers, enormous heads-up battles and six-figure pots flying across virtual tables are back. And at the center of this extraordinary high-stakes revival stands one of the most mysterious screen names in modern poker: Giselle54.
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VIDEO: Tan Xuan Loses $4 Million in Six Hours | High-Stakes Poker Nightmare
Million-dollar pots and relentless pressure turn Tan Xuan’s KPC cash game session into a brutal test at $1,000/$2,000 stakes. Watch the biggest clashes from a six-hour battle that left him down more than $4 million, despite a bold bluff that briefly helped him fight back.
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Massive Bad Beat Jackpot Over $650,000 Hits in Chicago
Dreams of hitting it big in poker sometimes come true even at the lowest cash game limits. At Rivers Casino Des Plaines in Chicago, a hand unfolded that participants will remember for a lifetime, triggering an enormous Bad Beat Jackpot worth $659,941.70.
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Jesse Lonis Turns Third Consecutive Final Table into First PGT Sprint 2026 Title
American poker pro Jesse Lonis is showcasing impressive form at the PGT Sprint 2026 festival, sealing his performance with a triumph in Event #3: $5,300 NLH. Lonis takes home $101,000 after a heads-up deal.
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The Global Poker Awards Are Back! Bahamas to Honor Fearsome Rivals and the Biggest 'Villain'
Just a year ago, organizers announced that the Global Poker Awards would not take place in 2026. Now, a twist has arrived. The seventh edition will occur on December 4th during WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, shifting the spotlight from the broader industry to focus on players, their performances, and personalities.
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Legends of the Poker Hall of Fame XIX: Benny Binion
Lester Ben “Benny” Binion is one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in gambling history. As a former Texas gangster, illegal bookmaker, and owner of the famous Binion’s Horseshoe casino, he managed to transform the gritty street game of poker into a global phenomenon with the founding of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 1970. His life was a wild ride filled with shootouts, criminal conflicts, revolutionary ideas in Las Vegas, and an uncompromising cowboy philosophy.
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Jeremy Kaufman Passes Away at 56: Poker Stars Remember a Man Who Faced Big Losses with a Smile
At the high-stakes tables, conversations often revolve around the biggest wins or bravest bluffs. However, when it comes to Jeremy Kaufman, his fellow players mainly reminisce about friendship, humor, and good vibes. The successful entrepreneur and familiar face of televised cash games unexpectedly passed away at the age of 56.
