High Stakes Poker

Doug Polk a Lock to Beat Daniel Negreanu Following $210K Upswing

Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu are now just a few hands away from completing their high-stakes challenge following another monster online session. With the 25,000-hand match nearing a conclusion, it’s highly unlikely Negreanu...

Daniel Negreanu Will Fight Doug Polk Until Someone Busts

There’s been a lot going on in poker over the festive period with the WSOP wrapping up, but Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu haven’t stopped grinding. The two high stakes stars took a bit of time off from their heads-up match...

Phil Galfond Completes Spectacular Comeback Ahead of Second Poker Challenge

He dared to be great and the gamble has paid off for Phil Galfond after winning his first high-stakes challenge against Venividi1993. The American’s margin of victory may have been small but the magnitude of his achievement as...

High-Stakes Challenge Poised for Explosive Finish As Phil Galfond Fights Back

The comeback is not only on but close to a reality for Phil Galfond in his high-stakes heads-up challenge. The American pro has been fighting to overturn a deficit of almost $1 million since March 4. After starting badly and...

Phil Galfond Ducks Out of High Stakes Challenge as Luke Schwartz Throws Shade

The knives are out and Luke Schwartz is wielding the sharpest blade after Phil Galfond called time on his high stakes challenge. Schwartz was quick to jab at Galfond before his heads-up challenge started and the Englishman...

Poker Central Planning High Stakes Poker Reboot After Acquiring Branding Rights

Poker Central has acquired the rights to High Stakes Poker and it’s already planning to bring back the popular show. The company behind streaming service PokerGo announced it’s latest move on Feb. 4. Under the terms of the...

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,...

PokerStars Testing New Side Bet Add-On

The wheels of innovation are turning at PokerStars once again and, this time, side bets are undergoing a series of tests. First reported by Poker Industry Pro, the new feature gives players the chance to bet on the outcome of a...