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Satellite

In practice, satellites allow players with limited bankrolls to gain entry to high buy-in events at a low cost, serving…

Final Table

Final Table The final table is the final stage of a Texas Hold'em tournament where all remaining players are consolidat…

Re-Entry

The practical significance of this term is that it allows players who are eliminated early due to bad luck or mistakes …

Freezeout

The core meaning is that each participant starts with a fixed initial stack, and the tournament continues until only on…

Ante Game

Ante Game Ante Game refers to a poker format where all players must contribute a fixed amount to the pot before each ha…

High Stakes

Term: High Stakes High Stakes refers to poker games where the blinds or buy-ins are far above normal levels, typically …

Hollywood

The core meaning is to use deliberate theatrics to conceal true hand strength or emotions—for example, feigning hesitat…

Guaranteed Prize Pool

Regardless of the actual number of participants, the prize pool will reach at least this amount. In practice, a guarant…

Late Registration

In practice, this mechanism allows players to flexibly arrange their arrival time, avoid missing the tournament due to …

Break Time

A scheduled pause during a poker tournament or cash game session allowing players to rest, refresh, or discuss strategy.

Freeroll for Backer

A poker tournament with no entry fee that is exclusively available to individuals who have staked backed players, often…

Last Longer

A side bet or tournament format in which two or more players wager on who will survive longer in a poker tournament or …

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Qui Nguyen

United States

Qui Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American poker player who won the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event, earning $8,005,310. Born in Vietnam in 1977, he emigrated to the United States in 2001 and worked in a nail salon before moving to Las Vegas in 2007. His aggressive, unorthodox style and dramatic victory from a $1,100 satellite entry made him a fan favorite.

Joe McKeehen

United States

Joe McKeehen is an American professional poker player from North Wales, Pennsylvania, best known for winning the 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event for $7,683,346. He has three WSOP bracelets and over $21 million in live tournament earnings. McKeehen also won the world championship in the board game Risk in 2010.

Hossein Ensan

Germany

Hossein Ensan is an Iranian-German professional poker player who won the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event for $10,000,000. He also claimed the European Poker Tour Prague Main Event title in 2015 and has total live earnings exceeding $14 million. Known for his patient and disciplined style, Ensan became the oldest WSOP Main Event champion in 20 years at age 55.

Peter Eastgate

Denmark

Peter Eastgate is a Danish professional poker player best known for winning the 2008 WSOP Main Event at age 22, becoming the youngest champion in the event's history at that time. He is recognized for his calm demeanor and mathematical approach, and his career highlights include a runner-up finish at the 2009 EPT London Main Event. After taking a hiatus from poker in 2010, he returned briefly but has since stepped away from the game.

Huck Seed

United States

Huck Seed is an American professional poker player best known for winning the 1996 WSOP Main Event for $1,000,000. He has four WSOP bracelets and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2020. Known for his calculated style and proposition bets, Seed remains a respected figure in the poker world.

Carlos Mortensen

Spain

Carlos Mortensen is a Spanish professional poker player (born in Ambato, Ecuador) best known for winning the 2001 WSOP Main Event and becoming the first player to win both the WSOP Main Event and the WPT World Championship. With over $12 million in live tournament earnings and three WPT titles, he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2016.

Jack Straus

United States

Jack Straus (1930–1988) was an American professional poker player best known for winning the 1982 WSOP Main Event after being down to a single chip, coining the phrase 'chip and a chair.' He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame and is remembered for his aggressive style and never-give-up attitude.

Noel Furlong

Ireland

Noel Furlong was an Irish businessman and poker player who won the 1999 World Series of Poker Main Event, becoming the second-oldest champion in history at age 62. He also won the Irish Poker Open twice and amassed over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings before his death in 2021.

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Leo Margets Makes History: First Woman to Reach WSOP Main Event Final Table in 30 Years

Spanish female poker player Leo Margets reached the final table of the 2025 WSOP Main Event, becoming the first woman to achieve this in 30 years. The final table will be live-streamed on PokerGO on July 15-16.

Kevin Hart Joins High Stakes Poker Season 15: Premieres December 23 on PokerGO

Comedy superstar Kevin Hart will join as a regular player, competing alongside top professional players. The new season consists of 10 episodes, updated every Tuesday.

WSOP 2026 Commentary Team Announced: David Williams, Maria Ho, and Other Stars Join

The 57th WSOP will kick off in May 2026, with ESPN broadcasting approximately 100 hours of the Main Event. WSOP officially announced a new commentary and reporting team, including David Williams, Maria Ho, Joe Stapleton, Jeff Platt, and the legendary duo Lon McEachern and Norman Chad. Meanwhile, Ali Nejad and Nick Schulman will return to the commentary booth.

57th World Series of Poker Kicks Off Today: $550 Mini Mystery Millions and $5,000 8-Handed Events Begin

The 2026 World Series of Poker WSOP kicks off on May 26 at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. Day 1 events include the $550 Mini Mystery Millions six starting flights and the $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em. Highlights: The Mini Mystery Millions features a $1,000,000 top bounty, while the $5,000 8-Handed attracts top pros. The WSOP Main Event starts on July 2, with ESPN providing over 100 hours of coverage.

2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table New Stage Revealed

2026 World Series of Poker WSOP has unveiled the new Main Event final table stage at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas. The stage features advanced LED displays and 16 additional live streaming tables. The tournament kicks off on July 2, with full ESPN coverage, and the final table takes place August 3-5.

Mixed Game Festival XIV Day 3 Recap: Tournament Seats Giveaway

Mixed Game Festival XIV Day 3 Recap The 14th Mixed Game Festival's third day took place at the Bellagio, where players battled in PLO flop games for a $3,500 BetMGM Poker Championship seat. Denver's Martin Mata won the grand prize, while four other players earned $300 seats. The event also awarded daily best player and dealer prizes.

The story of how I lost ten bottles of Scotch to Phil Hellmuth

Poker player Todd Anderson recalls the amusing story of betting on basketball shots with Phil Hellmuth at a steakhouse in Pittsburgh, which ended with him losing ten bottles of Scotch whisky. Hellmuth hit a difficult long-range shot at a critical moment, showcasing the competitive spirit of a professional poker player.

WSOP 2026 First Week Update: Million-Dollar Mystery Bounty Created, New Main Event Final Table Stage Unveiled

The first week of the 57th WSOP concluded at the Paris and Horseshoe casinos in Las Vegas, awarding a total of 6 gold bracelets. Andrew Shelton won the $1 million bounty in the $550 Mini Mystery Millions, while Daniyal Gheba claimed the first bracelet of the series. A brand new Main Event final table stage was unveiled and will be broadcast on ESPN.

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