Redemption For Paul Vas Nunes in the 2023 GUKPT Grand Final

Nine years ago, Paul Vas Nunes almost became the 2014 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Grand Final champion. The Londoner navigated his way through most of the 212-strong field, and found himself heads up against a certain Charlie Carrel, who was a relative unknown quantity back then. Carrel defeated Vas Nunes heads-up and clinched his first major live title, leaving Van Nunes to collect a 94,775 consolation prize. Fastforward to 2023, and Vas Nunes has come out on top in the 1,800 buy-in GUKPT Grand Final Main Event, leaving 324 opponents in his wake on his way to collecting 140,000.

WSOP Paradise Crowns First Champion as Allan Mello Wins Event #2: $1,500 Millionaire Maker

It took over 15 and a half hours of play, but Brazil’s Allan Mello won his first bracelet and $1,000,000 by taking down Event #2: $1,500 Millionaire Maker at 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in The Bahamas. The Brazilian defeated Ukraine’s Nazar Buhaiov after a heads-up exchange that saw the two trading leads back and forth for several hours before Mello picked off a bluff to come out on top.

WSOP Paradise Kicks Off Massive Month of Live Poker; EPT Prague and WPTWC Still to Come

Move over November Nine, this year it’s all about the December Three. The World Series of Poker (WSOP), European Poker Tour (EPT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) all host major events this month, and all will be vying for the attention and buy-ins of players from around the world. PokerNews will be at all three, bringing you all the latest news, updates, drama and more as the festivals crown their champions, but here we take a closer look at what sets the three apart.

Maria Ho Dominates As Game of Gold Becomes A Fight For Survival

Game of Gold’s third week saw one team seal their winning spot in round two, while another pair of teams battled on the brink of elimination. The lightning strike of a show continues to generate drama on and off the set as the players compete for a $456,000 first place prize in a series of poker themed team challenges. The increased stakes seemed to have actually calmed the villain from Week TwoDaniel “Jungleman” Cateswho mostly just chatted and napped this time around.

Accused Private Poker Game Cheater: I Didn't Bring Any Cards Anywhere

One day after being accused of cheating a California home game out of millions, Tony Mars issued a statement to PokerNews denying the allegations. Wesley Fei and Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot, both Hustler Casino Live regulars, claim that Mars, who also plays on HCL, brought a special UV-marked deck that allowed him to decipher face-down cards. The alleged scandal occurred in a game at a private residence in Yorba Linda, California, a community in Orange County.

UKs Callum Gordon Wins Way to WSOP Paradise Via GGPoker Freeroll

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise is a winter series held at the Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas. The series is underway and runs from December 3-14. It will feature 15 bracelet events across different variants with over $51 million in guarantees. PokerNews is on hand to provide live coverage of the event, with photos, videos, and player interviews live from the tournament floor in The Bahamas. For months, GGPoker has been busy qualifying players from all over the world via their Road To Paradise, which launched at the beginning of October.

WSOP Champ Daniel Weinman Takes 2nd in Circuit Event; Stephen Song Claims Two More Rings

Reigning world champion Daniel Weinman nearly won a World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) ring playing in his first tournament since the WSOP Main Event. The current Circuit series at Harrah’s Cherokee in North Carolina began on Nov. 23 and wrapped Dec. 4 with some big winners, including 2022 World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime Championship champion Stephen Song securing two rings within a week. In total, 19 rings were handed out throughout the series.

thechronic99 Emerges Triumphant in the 888 KO Games Overlay Edition $162 Mystery Bounty

After a brief final table of eight that lasted just over an hour, Denmark’s “thechronic99” was the last player standing in Event #19: $162 Mystery Bounty at the 888poker KO Games Overlay Edition, defeating “ingeruRO14” in heads-up play to secure the victory and a total payday of $20,091. Coming into the third and final day, Canadian “UGOTPOONCHED” led the field but ultimately fell in fourth place, whereas “thechronic99” started third in chips and managed to navigate their way to the top.

Grosvenor Casinos Unveils 2024 GUKPT and 25/50 Schedule

The 2023 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) concluded over the weekend, with Paul Vas Nunes emerging victoriously from the 2,000 buy-in Grand Final Main Event for 140,000. Fans of the GUKPT do not get much respite before they are back in action because the first leg of the 2024 GUKPT, the 18th consecutive season the tour has run, shuffles up and deals on January 4. The Grosvenor Victoria in London, affectionately known as The Vic, is where the 2024 GUKPT begins.

Become a Bigger Part of the Action With MyStack by PokerNews

Have you heard about MyStack by PokerNews? It is a free-to-use tool built into the PokerNews website that puts you in control of your chip counts on our live reporting pages. MyStack directly connects you to PokerNews’ live reporting pages, making you an even bigger part of the action in the events you play. PokerNews’ team of live reporters travels the length and breadth of our incredible planet, bringing you live updates and chip counts from the world’s most prestigious poker tournaments.

Details Released for PokerStars EPT Prague Stream Schedule & Mini EPT Online Series

The 2023 PokerStars European Poker Tour stop in Prague has officially kicked off with proceedings underway inside Hilton Prague. The 1,100 Eureka Main Event is the first event of the festival, and its opening Day 1 flight is in session. Alongside a jam-packed itinerary, poker fans have plenty to look forward to over the next two weeks as PokerStars has shared its live-streaming plan as well as the schedule for the Mini EPT Prague Online series, which features $40,000 in added value.

Knock Out Professional Fighter Dan Hardy in the 888poker KO Games Main Event Overlay Edition

Arguably the best value online poker tournament in recent memory, the 888poker KO Games Main Event Overlay Edition, is in full swing. The tournament has a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool despite only costing $25 to enter, hence the overlay in its title. As expected, the KO Games Main Event Overlay Edition is set for a juicy overlay, yet 888poker has decided to add even more value by placing a $109 bounty on the head of former professional fighter, Dan Hardy.

Become the King or Queen of the TigerGaming Winter Knockout Series

Many parts of the world may be freezing cold right now, but the action at TigerGaming is red hot thanks to the $700,000 Winter Knockout Series. Running until December 10, the Winter Knockout Series features over 60 progressive knockout (PKO) tournaments with buy-ins ranging from only $11 right up to $215, and everything else between those two extremes. Although there is no Winter Knockout Series Main Event as such, there are plenty of tournaments with guarantees large enough to get grinders all hot and bothered.

Big Names Turn Out for Mixed Game Festival VI; Ari Engel Wins Main Event for WPT Voyage

Last week, CardPlayer Lifestyle hosted their sixth Mixed Game Festival. The Mixed Game Festival VI at Resorts World consisted of five days of mixed game fun, which included cash games, giveaways, and more, before culminating with a $260 buy-in H.E.R.O.S. Main Event that attracted some pretty big poker names. Among those to attend were PokerNews very own Connor Richards, Jon Sofen, and Chad Holloway, who each wrote a bit about their experience competing in the Mixed Game streets.

Jin Hoon Lee Ships the 2024 WSOP Paradise Mystery Millions for $420,000!

The opening event of the first ever World Series of Poker Paradise has crowned a champion here at Atlantis Resort in beautiful Bahamas and while sharks swim in the ocean just a few hundred yards away, a different type of shark has stacked up every chip in the room to stand alone in Event #1: $1,500 Mystery Millions. In a tournament that had a field size totaling 3,446 entries spread across five starting flights, Jin Hoon Lee has become the last man standing, securing his first WSOP bracelet and the $420,000 lion’s share of the $5,169,000 prize pool that the event created.

Jin Hoon Lee Ships the 2023 WSOP Paradise Mystery Millions for $420,000!

The opening event of the first ever World Series of Poker Paradise has crowned a champion here at Atlantis Resort in beautiful Bahamas and while sharks swim in the ocean just a few hundred yards away, a different type of shark has stacked up every chip in the room to stand alone in Event #1: $1,500 Mystery Millions. In a tournament that had a field size totaling 3,446 entries spread across five starting flights, Jin Hoon Lee has become the last man standing, securing his first WSOP bracelet and the $420,000 lion’s share of the $5,169,000 prize pool that the event created.

Multiple Big Winners Already Crowned at WPT World Championship Festival

The second annual World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship is off to a strong start with four players having captured Wynn replica trophies in the first week. “Miami” John Cernuto, Martin Kozlov, Michael Rossitto, and Ian Bradley took down the first events at Wynn Las Vegas. The series, which includes the first ever $40 million guaranteed poker tournament, will run until Dec. 21 at the luxurious Las Vegas Strip casino.

Tamas Adamszki Denies the In-Form Michel Molenaar in 10,200 NL Hold'em at 2023 EPT Prague (117,150)

They say you always remember your first, so it’s very likely that Tamas Adamszki has just created a lifelong memory after picking up his maiden PokerStars spadie trophy at the 2023 European Poker Tour Prague. The Hungarian online grinder, who’s been dipping his toe in the live sphere as of late, topped the 35-entry field in Event #4:10,200 NL Hold’em for 117,150. He bested the Dutch rising star Michel Molenaar in heads-up play to seal the victory.

Does Audio Reveal that Mars Cheated in Private Poker Game?

PokerNews has obtained a phone conversation between Wesley Fei and the poker player he accused of cheating a private game out of millions, Tony Mars. During the 17-minute chat (video below), the Hustler Casino Live regulars and former friends had a heated discussion, which included subtle threats of violence and Mars dancing around the idea that he cheated a Southern California private game out of more than $3 million. This is the first of two audio clips we’ve obtained, and will release Part II this weekend, which includes additional juicy content.

Mexican Pro Jacobo Montoya Seeking Another Score in WPT World Championship

Mexico’s Jacobo Montoya is no stranger to poker tournament success. In 2019, the poker pro took down the WCOOP Main Event for $688,588 to set a record for the biggest online score for a Mexican poker player. Four years later, Montoya is ready for another big score after qualifying into the World Poker Tour (WPT) World Championship on ClubWPT. PokerNews caught up with Montoya to chat about his poker background and how he plans to get ready for the $40 million guaranteed event.

Garrett Adelstein Ready to Play Poker ASAP: Where Might He Play?

It’s been 435 days since Garrett Adelstein last appeared on a poker live-stream, and the Los Angeles high-stakes legend is nearing his return, according to a post on X. But where will he end up? Let’s take a look at some of the possibilities. Adelstein, aka “G-Man,” is a longtime popular player and crusher on Live at the Bike and Hustler Casino Live. On Sept. 29, 2022, however, he left HCL in the middle of the session after coming to the conclusion that his opponent, Robbi Jade Lew cheated him out of a six-figure pot.

Teun Mulder Closes in on Top Spot of the Netherlands All-Time Money List

It’s been quite the 24-months for Teun Mulder, and the Dutch star has added to his burgeoning legacy after securing another win on the PokerStars European Poker Tour. His latest triumph has come at EPT’s final stop of the year in Prague, a destination he’s tasted success in before. This time around, he topped the 15-entry field in the festival’s first 25,000 NL Hold’em event. He defeated Lithuana’s Paulius Plausinaitis in heads-up play, while online crusher Niklas Astedt rounded out the top three places.

Game of Gold Crowns Winner In Twist Filled Final Week

After four weeks of fantastic poker television, Game of Gold’s breakout first season has come to an end. The GGPoker-created series pitted sixteen poker pros and personalities against each other in a mix of team and individual poker-challenges. The final week included a surprise format reveal for the third-round competition and an epic final table that crowned the ultimate winner of the $456,000 first prize. But first up, the remaining survivors from round two had to play through their heads-up matches.

Asian Poker Tour Hanoi Cancels Main Event Prior to Day 4 Start

The Asian Poker Tour (APT) canceled the rest of the series in Hanoi in the middle of its biggest event the Main Event on Day 4 deep into the money. On Saturday morning in Hanoi, the APT’s X account announced the decision, giving no explanation as to why the event abruptly ended. But many have speculated the operators were under pressure from the government. The social media account disabled comments on the post, however.