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Candidate Who Could Influence Nevada Governor Race Has Strong Poker Roots

Danielle Ford, a member of the Nevada State Board of Education, is running for governor as an independent candidate against Republican incumbent Gov. …

2 days ago
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Top 5 Daniel Negreanu Facts That You Need to Know

Daniel Negreanu remains one of poker's most recognizable figures, a Canadian pro who has shaped the game for three decades. His influence extends beyo…

Sep 11, 2026
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Phil Hellmuth’s Father, Phil Hellmuth Sr., Dies After Cancer Battle

Phil Hellmuth Sr., father of poker icon Phil Hellmuth Jr., passed away after a nine-month battle with cancer. The death marks a personal loss for one …

Sep 10, 2026
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Malinowski Sweeps Ketola for a Second Straight Year at Jeju

Dario Malinowski cemented his dominance over Mikki Ketola by sweeping both matches in their high-stakes heads-up series in Jeju for the second consecu…

Sep 10, 2026
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Pierre Neuville, Who Cashed His First Tournament At 64, Dies At 83

Pierre Neuville, the Belgian poker player who proved that late-entry into competitive poker could yield genuine tournament success, passed away at 83 …

Aug 27, 2026
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Aces vs Kings, 500 Big Blinds Deep: Can Garrett Get Away?

Garrett Adelstein faces a classic high-stakes dilemma in a 500 big blind deep cash game situation. The online poker pro holds Kings, Kh Kc, and finds …

Aug 21, 2026
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The Worst Hand in Poker: Why 7-2 Offsuit Is in a Class of Its Own

Every poker player grimaces when 7-2 offsuit lands in their hand. The combination arrives frequently enough to feel like a personal insult. Yet among …

Aug 21, 2026
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How Brighton FC Owner Tony Bloom Used His Poker Skills to Make £1.3 Billion

Tony Bloom, owner of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, built a £1.3 billion fortune using the same mathematical edge that made him lethal at the…

Aug 20, 2026
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Paul Phua Net Worth: Poker’s Richest Businessman in the Game

Paul Phua stands as poker's most visible businessman-turned-high-roller, a Malaysian gaming entrepreneur whose net worth eclipses most professional po…

Aug 14, 2026

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