WPT Global Ambassador Deal Offers Nacho Barbero ‘A New Beginning’ Summary Argentine pro Nacho Barbero has signed on as an ambassador for WPT Global after splitting from ACR earlier in 2025. Barbero describes the deal as a “fresh start” following his public exit from ACR, and praised WPT Global’s rapid growth and distinctive offerings — […]
Gang Wang Goes on the Run of a Lifetime to Win 888poker Live London Main Event Summary Gang Wang staged a dramatic comeback at the 888poker Live London Main Event, turning a short stack into a career-best victory and the £86,600 top prize. Facing a 367-entry field at the Grosvenor Victoria Casino, Wang doubled through […]
Cooler Flop Sets Up Incredible 17-Bounty Haul at Triton Final Table Summary Jun Obara produced a standout performance at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, becoming the tour’s first-ever Japanese champion by winning the $40,000 Mystery Bounty. Obara scooped an astonishing 17 mystery bounties, took home $699,000 in prize money and collected […]
Sonny Dean Beats JaackMaate to First Hendon Mob Cash at 888poker LIVE London Summary Sonny Dean secured the first Hendon Mob cash for the Dean family at the 888poker LIVE London £1,250 Main Event. A familiar face to followers of YouTuber Jack “JaackMaate” Dean, Sonny bagged 300,500 chips on Day 1a and survived the payment […]
Chidwick Closing Gap to Kenney on All-Time Money List After Triton Win Article Date: 2025-09-13T14:59:00+00:00 Article URL: https://www.pokernews.com/news/2025/09/chidwick-closing-in-on-kenney-triton-200k-short-deck-win-49652.htm Article Image: Image Summary Stephen Chidwick won the Triton $200,000 Short Deck event in Jeju, taking the $3,455,000 first prize — the biggest single first-place score of his career. The victory pushed his lifetime live tournament earnings […]
Lucas Tae Dominates Venetian Showdown Series with Four Victories Summary The Venetian Showdown Series (1 Aug – 1 Sept) ran 52 events, attracted 6,323 total entrants and paid out $1,508,045 in prize money. Florida pro Lucas Tae was the standout, taking four titles across the festival — including the marquee Event #10: $400 NLH Ultimate […]
How Aaron Barone Gave Ian Simpson a Taste of His Own Medicine Summary At an 888poker Ambassador Sit & Go ahead of the 888poker LIVE London Main Event, members of Team 888poker faced off against streaming stars for a fast, single-table showdown. Ian Simpson led for a time and encouraged cheeky slowrolling, but Aaron Barone […]
WPT Global Ambassador Deal Offers Nacho Barbero ‘A New Beginning’ Summary Nacho Barbero, who left ACR earlier this year, has signed as an ambassador for WPT Global. He calls the move a fresh start, praises WPT Global’s growth and unique cash-game formats, and says he plans to step back from heavy high-stakes PLO sessions while […]
Gang Wang Goes on the Run of a Lifetime to Win 888poker Live London Main Event Summary Gang Wang staged a dramatic comeback at the 888poker LIVE London Main Event, turning a short stack into a dominant chip lead and claiming the title and a career-best £86,600. Facing a 367-player field at the Grosvenor Victoria […]
Which Crusher Leads Triton’s Ivan Leow Player of the Year Race With Days to Go? Summary Artur Martirosian leads the 2025 Triton Poker Ivan Leow Player of the Year standings with 4,442 points after a stellar run of 20 cashes on the Triton circuit. Alex Foxen is his nearest challenger on 4,022 points, while Dan […]
