Author: Rahul

In a historic moment for the poker community, the International Mind Sports Association (IMSA) has officially recognized poker as a Mind Sport. This places poker alongside prestigious intellectual disciplines like chess and eSports, marking a significant leap in its global status. Established in 2005, IMSA is dedicated to promoting intellectual competition and recognizing games that prioritize strategy, mental agility, and decision-making. A Triumph of Advocacy and Perseverance This milestone is the result of relentless advocacy led by the World Poker Federation (WPF), which represents over 45 national poker federations. For years, the WPF has championed poker as a game requiring…

The Asian poker scene is abuzz as the second edition of the Won Poker Cup gears up to kick off from November 24 to December 2, 2024, at the opulent Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. With a staggering $1,000,000 festival guarantee, expanded schedule, and exclusive prizes, this festival is set to eclipse its debut success. Won Poker Cup II Highlights The Won Poker Cup II promises an unforgettable poker experience with buy-ins ranging from $160 to $5,000, catering to players of all levels. Key highlights include: Additionally, champions of the Main Event and W High Roller will not only…

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has long been recognized as Asia’s premier live poker series, and the recently concluded APT Phu Quoc 2024 festival in Vietnam only solidified that reputation. Each APT stop continues to set new benchmarks, and this ten-day event was no exception, delivering record-breaking results and a thrilling poker experience. Record-Breaking Numbers in APT Phu Quoc 2024 Spanning 78 events, the festival saw 5,938 entries and awarded a staggering VND 104.4 billion (approximately $4.1 million) in prize money. These figures represent an 86% increase compared to the same series in 2023, making this year’s APT Phu Quoc…

The 888poker PokerNews Online Championships kicked off on November 11, bringing together poker enthusiasts from around the globe for a thrilling series of events. Among the standout performances was “LordPari,” who emerged victorious in Event #4, the $30,000 Opening Event High Roller, bagging an impressive $11,433 top prize. A High-Stakes Battle at the Final Table Event #4, a $525 buy-in tournament, featured 64 unique players who collectively re-entered 19 times, creating a prize pool of $41,500—well above the $30,000 guarantee. The tournament showcased fierce competition, with nine players making it to the final table. Each finalist secured a four-figure payout,…

Artur Martirosian has proven his mettle once again, securing a second title at the Triton Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo 2024. The Russian poker phenom triumphed in Event #16: $25K PLO Turbo Bounty Quattro, earning a whopping $525,000, including $180,000 in bounties. This remarkable win solidifies his dominance at the series, where he earlier captured the $30K NLH Bounty Quattro title. A Stellar Triton Resume Martirosian’s consistent performances in high-stakes poker continue to impress. With 23 cashes, six final tables, and now two titles in Triton events, he is rapidly climbing the ranks of Russia’s poker elite. His live…

Finnish poker pro Eelis Parssinen has further solidified his position as one of the greatest Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) players of all time by taking down the $100,000 buy-in PLO event at the Triton Super High Roller Poker Series in Monte Carlo. His incredible victory earned him a career-best payday of $2.27 million and pushed his total live earnings to an impressive $9.4 million. This latest achievement underscores Parssinen’s dominance in the PLO format, where six of his seven career tournament wins have occurred, including a coveted WSOP bracelet. A Leader in PLO Earnings Parssinen entered the tournament as the leader…

In a move shaking up the high-stakes poker world, GGPoker has transitioned its top-tier VIP cash games to invite-only, sparking heated debate in the community. These high-stakes tables, now categorized under an “Exclusive” tab in the lobby, have shifted away from their previously open structure, creating a private and selective environment for elite players. What’s New at GGPoker? As of November 8, GGPoker’s new “Exclusive” tab replaced the familiar VIP section. This change impacts high-stakes No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and Short Deck games with stakes starting at $25/$50 and higher. While a new $10/$20 stake remains accessible to all players,…

Estonia’s Vladimir Korzinin, a mysterious newcomer with a distinctive white beard and an unconventional style, continues to stun the poker world. In his latest achievement, he dominated the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, securing $4,350,000 in the $150,000 No-Limit Hold’em 8-Handed event. This was his second seven-figure score within a week. Korzinin topped a challenging field of 122 entrants, defeating notable players like Stephen Chidwick, Fedor Holz, and Bryn Kenney—who made headlines earlier in the series as the first player to exceed $70 million in live earnings after his own $125,000 Main Event victory. Just days…

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) 2024 Phu Quoc has been making headlines with thrilling victories, and this time, the spotlight shines brightly on India’s Avneesh Munjal. Last night, Munjal claimed his first-ever APT title by conquering the VND 60 Million High Roller – Double Stack event, marking a career-defining moment with his victory. Munjal took home a career-best payout of VND 1.541 billion (~₹51.34 Lakh), adding yet another milestone to his growing poker portfolio. The High Roller event attracted 117 entries, contributing to a prize pool of VND 54 billion with a buy-in of VND 6 million. Munjal’s path to…

Ring #3 for Mario Perati at WSOP-C Sanremo Italian poker player Mario Perati has achieved an incredible milestone by claiming his third World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) ring at the 2024 WSOP-C Sanremo €1,000 Main Event. Hosted by Texapoker at Casinò Sanremo, this event saw a field of 1,050 entrants, culminating in an exciting finale where Perati walked away with the top prize of €123,140 after an intense tournament. Having already secured WSOP-C victories in a heads-up event in 2018 and another in Rozvadov in 2019, Perati’s latest win cements his position as a key figure in the poker…