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IPFC: Main Event Winner Awaits €65,494, Trio of Slovaks Lead Final Sixteen

The Main Event of the Israeli Poker Federation Cup saw 2,308 entries, boosting the prizepool to €387,774. The fight for €65,494 has come down to the last 16 players. Dominating the finalists are home players Bihári, Pažma, and Ješko. Join us for the livestream starting at 16:30.

STREAM: €199 GPD Mystery Bounty Main Event - Final Day Live from King's Resort

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STREAM: €199 GPD Mystery Bounty Main Event - Final Day Live from King's Resort

At King's Resort in Rozvadov, the German Poker Days Mystery Bounty Edition tournament has reached its thrilling final day. With a guaranteed prize pool of €300,000 and a buy-in of €124 + €75 (Bounty), we're not only looking forward to the escalating cash prizes but also the exciting phase of opening envelopes with mysterious Mystery Bounty rewards for knocking out opponents.

LIVE: Israeli Federation Cup II Main Event (Day 2)

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LIVE: Israeli Federation Cup II Main Event (Day 2)

Day 2 of the successful, record-breaking Israeli Federation Cup II is here and with it, a live stream from our production. Tune in live with commentary by Václav “Lemon” Dušek as we follow Day 2 of the tournament, where we’ll find out which final 16 players advance to Monday’s finale to battle for the title and the biggest prizes.

Brandon Wilson Claims Victory at Super High Roller Bowl XI, Taking Home $1,125,000

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Brandon Wilson Claims Victory at Super High Roller Bowl XI, Taking Home $1,125,000

Brandon Wilson achieved the biggest win of his career, becoming the champion of the prestigious Super High Roller Bowl XI at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Against fierce competition, he delivered an outstanding performance, earning not only a valuable champion's ring but also a $1,125,000 prize.

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IPFC: The Main Event prize pool exceeds €335,000, and there's still a Hyper Turbo flight to come

The €300,000 guarantee has already been surpassed, with the prize pool now exceeding €335,000. The last flight is still ahead, which could further boost the prize pool amount. Today, Day 2 will also take place, and you can follow it live from 19:00.

STREAM: Super High Roller Bowl - Final Table | $1,125,000 Top Prize!

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STREAM: Super High Roller Bowl - Final Table | $1,125,000 Top Prize!

The PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas is hosting one of the year's most prestigious tournaments – the Super High Roller Bowl XI with a buy-in of $103,000. The event attracted a total of 28 entries, pushing the prize pool to $2,800,000.

After two grueling days of play and the burst of the money bubble with Kristen Foxen's exit, only 5 players remain. Each finalist is guaranteed at least $215,000, but the champion will take home the trophy and a $1,125,000 prize.

Leading the pack is American pro Alex Foxen, bringing more than a third of all chips into the final battle. However, other poker heavyweights will make his path to the title challenging.

In second place is Nick Petrangelo, followed by Spanish phenomenon Adrian Mateos in third. Brandon Wilson holds the fourth spot, and the elite lineup is rounded out by Jeremy Ausmus.

Current Standings after Day 2 in the $103,000 NLH Super High Roller Bowl XI:

Rank	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Alex Foxen	USA	2,870,000
2.	Nick Petrangelo	USA	1,680,000
3.	Adrian Mateos	Spain	1,510,000
4.	Brandon Wilson	USA	1,270,000
5.	Jeremy Ausmus	USA	1,070,000

Payouts:

Place	Prize
1st	$1,125,000
2nd	$700,000
3rd	$450,000
4th	$310,000
5th	$215,000

Sources: PGT, YouTube

News > Interviews

Nate Silver in the GTO Lab: Why Poker Is a Controlled Addiction and Intuition Can Be Stronger Than a Solver

Nate Silver has spent his career navigating data, predictions, media, and poker. In the GTO Lab, he explains why poker teaches people to handle uncertainty better than most environments and why excessive optimization can eventually harm the player.

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The One: CoinPoker’s $250 Shot at a Guaranteed $1.000.000 First Prize

Some online poker tournaments promise big prize pools. Others create a moment. CoinPoker’s new flagship event, The One, looks built for the second category. A $250 buy-in, a $5.000.000 guaranteed prize pool and one brutal, beautiful headline: the winner is guaranteed at least $1.000.000.

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Alex Foxen Leads the Final of the Super High Roller Bowl, Winner Takes Home $1,125,000

The prestigious Super High Roller Bowl XI at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas has reached its final five. After two grueling days of play, American pro Alex Foxen has emerged as the frontrunner. Competing for the coveted title and the top prize of $1,125,000, he'll face off against star opponents like Nick Petrangelo and Adrian Mateos.

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IPFC: Main Event Awaits Most Intense Day, Set to Surpass Guarantee, High Roller Title in Israeli Hands

A fantastic player turnout will boost the Main Event prizepool beyond expectations. Saturday promises to be one of the most intense days, featuring three flights. We've crowned the High Roller champion, who competes under the Israeli flag.

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Why Is 10-2 Called the Doyle Brunson Hand? The Story Behind Poker’s Most Famous Bad Hand

Why is 10-2 called the Doyle Brunson hand? Discover how Brunson won back-to-back WSOP Main Events in 1976 and 1977 with the same unlikely starting hand.

Players Now Have a New Tool to Uncover Online Poker Cheaters

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Players Now Have a New Tool to Uncover Online Poker Cheaters

The world of online poker has gained a new weapon in the battle for game integrity. Security researchers from QuintAce and AceGuardian Research have released the complete source code of their advanced anti-cheat system. This software package, freely available on GitHub, can detect so-called 'superusers' — players who can see their opponents' cards — from hand histories.