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The Global Poker Index (GPI) unveiled its 2024 Player of the Year winners on January 6. The highlight for India? Santhosh Suvarna’s stellar year, capped off with 3,145.42 points, cementing his place at the top of the GPI India rankings. Santhosh Suvarna: The King of Indian Poker in 2024 Santhosh Suvarna was the undeniable star of the Indian poker circuit in 2024. From securing his first European Poker Tour (EPT) title to grabbing his second WSOP bracelet in the jaw-dropping $250K Super High Roller for $5.415 million, Suvarna’s year was nothing short of legendary. He stormed through tournaments worldwide, reaching…

The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) has officially begun its 2025 season, with the Choctaw Durant in Oklahoma hosting the first festival of the year. The excitement started today, January 5, with Day 1A of Event #1: $250 Seniors Event, setting the stage for an electrifying poker series. A Gold Ring for Every Champion This year’s Choctaw Durant festival features 18 thrilling events, each offering the coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring to its champion. The action-packed schedule runs until January 19, culminating in Event #18: $250 No-Limit Hold’em – The Finale, ensuring nonstop poker for players of all skill…

The Commerce Casino in California is set to host the highly anticipated 2025 LA Poker Classic from January 10 to March 2. This iconic poker festival promises more than a month of high-stakes action, featuring diverse formats, massive guarantees, and top-tier competition. Main Event Spotlight The series will culminate with the prestigious $10,000 buy-in LAPC Main Event, beginning on February 22. This tournament is a must-play for poker pros and enthusiasts, offering life-changing prize pools and fierce competition. Big Guarantees to Watch The action kicks off with a bang, as the $400 buy-in opening event features six starting flights and…

The Merit Poker Western Series 2025 promises thrilling poker action with over $4.5 million in guaranteed prize pools. Held at the stunning Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia, North Cyprus, the festival runs from January 14-26, offering players a perfect blend of luxury and competition. With standout events like the $1,500,000 guaranteed Main Event, the series is set to attract poker enthusiasts from around the globe. $2,200 Warm Up: Bigger Guarantee, Bigger Stakes The action kicks off on January 14 with the $2,200 buy-in Warm Up, now boasting a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, up from last year’s $800,000.…

The online poker action on 6th January 2025 was intense. Here’s a detailed look at the top winners across platforms: PokerBaazi Highlights Adda52 Action Junglee Poker Wins Pocket52 Highlights The day saw several remarkable performances, with poker enthusiasts showcasing their skills and claiming hefty prizes. Stay tuned for more updates on the online poker scene at BetterPokerNews!

Nick Schulman is proving why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the poker world. Just weeks after claiming his sixth WSOP bracelet, Schulman dominated the $10,100 High Roller at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, pocketing a cool $283,050. This victory marks his sixth PokerGO Tour (PGT) title, adding another accolade to his impressive career. A Stellar Field at the PGT Last Chance Series The event, which drew 111 entrants, kicked off the PGT Last Chance series that runs through January 9. Schulman outlasted a talented field, including Joao Simao, who he defeated heads-up, and final table opponents Victoria…

Dusk Till Dawn, the iconic Nottingham poker venue, has once again teamed up with GGPoker to host the UK Poker Championships (UKPC). Scheduled to run from January 18 to 27, 2025, this year’s festival promises thrilling poker action with guaranteed prize pools and a jam-packed tournament lineup. A Grand Kick-Off with the UKPC Opener The £230 No-Limit Hold’em UKPC Opener starts the series on January 18. Boasting a £100,000 guaranteed prize pool, it features five starting flights, including a turbo-structured Day 1E on January 22. The grand finale is set for January 23, when the Opener champion will hoist the…

Andras “probirs” Nemeth is making headlines in the online poker world by claiming another major victory. Nemeth took first place in the $2,025 No-Limit Hold’em New Year Special tournament, bagging an impressive $62,970. The event, which kicked off on January 1, was part of a series of major online poker tournaments to welcome the new year. A Competitive Tournament The $2,025 No-Limit Hold’em New Year Special attracted 149 players, with a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool up for grabs. The top 17 finishers shared the pool, and the competition was fierce right from the start. As the field narrowed down, “tomfoxpoker”…

PokerStars is reshuffling its strategy following the cancellation of the European Poker Tour Paris and speculation around EPT Prague. In 2025, the PokerStars Open will replace several iconic poker tours, including the UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT), Eureka Poker Tour, Estrellas Poker Tour (ESPT), and France Poker Series (FPS). This series will feature six stops across Europe, offering new experiences and a fresh format for poker enthusiasts. Key Highlights: Cédric Billot, Associate Director of Live Events Operations at PokerStars, explained, “The PokerStars Open provides more flexibility, offering million-guaranteed events across Europe. Players will experience incredible events that ladder up…

The final Sunday of 2024 saw poker stars like Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram, Nishant Kumar, and Hardik Nair dominate the tables, securing massive wins and adding significant boosts to their bankrolls across top platforms. PokerBaazi set the stage with a packed schedule of MTTs, but Natural8 India stole the spotlight with two of the highest earners of the day. Adda52’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Christmas & New Year Carnival also drew a massive crowd. With exciting tournament lineups from Junglee Poker and Pocket52, there was no shortage of poker action to close out 2024. Here are the poker highlights of the last sunday…