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Phil Galfond Down But Not Out as VeniVidi1993 Dominates Challenge

Phil Galfond is in good spirits despite being in the hole for more than $300,000 after six match-ups with VeniVidi1993. Tweeting his reaction to the latest round of action, Galfond said he was pleased with his focus. However,...

Phil Galfond Trailing VeniVidi1993 In High Stakes Showdown

Phil Galfond’s first high stakes online challenge is underway and, after just two sessions, he’s become the betting underdog. With the match between Galfond and VeniVidi1993 sparking interest across the community, wagers have...

Luke Schwartz Steals Show During Partypoker Home Game

Partypoker’s latest venture in the world of high stakes entertainment has brought together some of the game’s best for a special home game. Hosted by English pro Sam Trickett, the live cash game got underway on January 9 and...

Bad Boy Luke Schwartz Challenges Good Guy Phil Galfond

Fernando Habegger may not be willing to back his convictions but outspoken pro Luke Schwartz is more than ready to take on Phil Galfond. Six weeks after the American pro issued an open challenge to his high stakes peers, Schwartz...

Online Poker Standouts for 2019: Unexpected Names Make Noise

The online poker industry is in the midst of an upswing and it’s not only the big brands that have led the way in 2019. With another year coming to a close and a new one dawning, those at the top will be taking stock...

Fernando “JNandez” Habegger Pulls Out of $1 Million Galfond Challenge

The formidable reputation of Phil Galfond appears to be alive and well following the news that JNandez has backed out of their much-anticipated showdown. After the high stakes pro issued a heads-up challenge in November, the man...

PokerGo Goes Big On High Stakes Action with New Home Game Series

Poker Central’s mission to create unique content will move another step forward on December 10 when the first episode of Rob’s Home Games goes live. Due to be broadcast on streaming platform PokerGo, the new show will feature...

PokerStars Bidding to Unlock New Stream of Talent with Twitch Add-On

The links between PokerStars and Twitch have been strengthened following a recent software update that integrates the two platforms. Talks of a proverbial merger first surfaced in October. With media leaks suggesting that...

Partypoker Rolls Out Game Changing Mobile Updates

Partypoker has grand plans to take over the mobile gaming arena with a series that updates designed to create a more entertaining app. Announced on November 25, phase one of the mobile update sees a host of new features added to...

Oscar Isaac to Put on Poker Face for Role in The Card Counter

Oscar Isaac will become the latest Hollywood actor to try and win over the poker community when he stars in The Card Counter. As revealed exclusively by Variety.com, the Guatemalan-American actor will assume the guise of William...