Tag: ggpoker
Aleks Ponakovs Breaks Through in the Super MILLION$ for $376,000 Latvian WSOP bracelet winner and high stake professional Aleks Ponakovs ended his Super MILLION$ famine last night as he took down the latest thrilling installment of the GGPoker series. Costing $10,300 to enter, the 2023 season of Super MILLION$ has already featured some big name […]
The World Series of Poker began in 1970. What started as a private gathering of seven poker legends has blossomed into poker’s most prestigious tournament series. High-stakes competition attracts many players, each hungry for fame and fortune. Their matches are broadcast, inspiring a new generation to take the mantle. This cycle has been going on […]
Poker’s many variants are the reason for the game’s incredibly broad appeal. Even if you don’t like one form of poker like Texas Hold’em, there are countless other to try. The additional variety also means veterans feeling burnt out can simply try poker in a different form to rekindle their passion. If you haven’t left […]
Competitive poker may only be around 50 years old, but it’s had more than a few memorable moments and stories. It also had numerous outstanding players, as the best of the best become part of poker history. One such notable poker player is Dan Smith. Player Overview Dan Smith is an American professional poker player, […]
Two weeks ago, I mentioned that I was heading to Vegas for a much needed vacation – my last vacation was January 2019 – away from any and all responsibilities and words. Do not misunderstand, as a father and husband, my family means the world to me and I would do anything for them but […]
Andriy Lyubovetskiy Wins Super MILLION$ for $1.1 million There was a new winner of the GGPoker Super MILLION$ this week as the Ukrainian poker professional, Andriy Lyubovetskiy, took down the event for a score of $1.1 million. The Ukrainian, who won his first WSOP-E bracelet in 2021 when he won the €25,000-entry Platinum High Roller […]
Professional poker is relatively young, having started in 1970 with the creation of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Despite this, it has its fair share of fantastic moments and legendary players. There are many timeless legends like Doyle Brunson, Chip Reese, and Johnny Moss. As poker continues to flourish, more new pros are born. […]
It may be young compared to the rest of the game, but professional tournament poker has its fair share of memorable stories. Moments like Doyle Brunson’s miracle tournament winning hand and Jack Straus’ insane comeback define competitive poker in high-stakes battles amongst legends. The best poker players are immortalized, their names living on in the […]
Poker has captivated the attention of players all over the world for centuries. Becoming a successful poker player takes more than luck; skill and strategy are essential to winning consistently. That is why, over time, poker has evolved into a competitive game enjoyed by both professional and recreational players alike. Competitive poker has flourished, becoming […]
The original bounty hunters evoke images of gunslingers in long dusters and bushy mustaches seeking out the beady-eyed rapscallions (with arguably mightier mustaches) depicted in tattered sepia-toned wanted posters. Lawmen like Pat Garrett and sleuths like Charlie Siringo come to mind. Perhaps your imagination is drawn to the modern rendition of the fortune-seeker for justice, […]
Once you’ve been playing poker for a while, or been studying, learning and practicing the game, you will invariably have been in a situation where you are sitting with a flush draw. In these situations, sometimes in an important spot, you are faced with a difficult decision. Regardless of when you find yourself with a […]
The competitive scene of poker has produced quite a few memorable players over the years. The high stakes attract some of the best players to fight for dominance in exciting battles of skill and strategy. The best of the best receive fame and fortune, becoming known to every serious poker player. Very few players, however, […]
