Antonio Esfandiari Returns to Poker with a Bang Antonio Esfandiari is back playing poker again after an extended break from the game making his return on High Stakes Poker with a spectacular hand.

Antonio Esfandiari is back playing poker again after an extended break from the game, making his return on PokerGO’s No Gamble, No Future with a spectacular hand. Antonio EsfandiariThe American has long been a prominent figure in the community and has had a storied career marked by significant achievements, including his $18,346,673 prize from the 2012 Big One for One Drop. Esfandiari has captivated audiences for many years and we expect fans will be pushing hard to convince him to make his return a full-time move.

Best Poker Hands of 2024 Every year we are inundated with a collection of special hands from the poker calendar. Each one is special in its own right for its own reasons.

Every year we are inundated with a collection of special hands from the poker calendar. Each one is special in its own right for its own reasons. Everyone has their own opinions on this, but our choices below were certainly amazing to witness. Adrian MateosPoker Hand Strengths Explained by VIP-Grinders Adrian Mateos Ends 2024 WSOP Main Event Run to Horrific Bad Beat This first hand hit Spanish poker legend Adrian Mateos for six, only minutes after he correctly hero-folded pocket kings against the aces of Will Berry on a queen-high board.

Top 5 Poker Cheating Scandals of 2024 It’s that time of year when we look back at the past 12 months – the good and the bad! – and today the focus is on the (alleged says my lawyer!) bad guys of poker.

It’s that time of year when we look back at what we all went through over the past 12 months – the good and the bad! – and today the focus is on the (“alleged” says my lawyer!) bad guys of poker and their attempts to cheat the rest of us! 5 Marked cards at the WSOP We start with a simple but very brazen cheating attempt from this year’s World Series of Poker – card marking, one of the oldest cheats in the book!

Mario Mosböck – From Pro Footballer to High-Stakes Poker Player Mario Mosböck and his rise from professional football player to high-stakes tournament crusher has been nothing short of outstanding.

Mario Mosböck is proving to be one of the new stars of the live poker scene. His rise from professional football player to high-stakes tournament crusher has been nothing short of outstanding. The 27-year-old Austrian seemingly appeared out of nowhere only a few years ago, and already he is mixing it with the best at the Triton Super High Roller Series, and with much success. But when you see what kind of training and support he had, you will understand.

Nick Vertucci Dumped from HCL in Wake of Sexual Harassment Scandal Hustler Casino Live showrunner Nick Vertucci will “no longer be involved” with the show after multiple public allegations of sexual harassment

Nick Vertucci will “no longer be involved” with Hustler Casino Live after multiple public allegations of sexual harassment led to his colleagues distancing themselves from the controversial showrunner. Effective immediately, Nick Vertucci will no longer be involved with High Stakes Poker Productions. We look forward to continuing to deliver the best high stakes poker content to the community. — Hustler Casino Live (@HCLPokerShow) October 9, 2024 “Effective immediately, Nick Vertucci will no longer be involved with High Stakes Poker Productions.

WSOP poker depression for Brazilian pro Fernando Macedo as language barrier costs him dearly Not speaking English isnt usually a problem in the cardrooms of Las Vegas but for Fernando Macedo it cost him 8 hours and a $500 buy-in.

No habla Inglés? Not speaking English isn’t usually a problem in the cardrooms of Las Vegas, but for Brazilian pro Fernando Macedo, it cost him 8 hours and a $500 buy-in when he mistakenly thought the Casino Employees event was open to all! Fernando MacedoMacedo is far from new to the World Series of Poker, but this year he decided to kick things off early. Too early, however, as he entered event #2, the traditional Casino Employees event, thinking the word “employees” meant “some sort of king”.

HCL boss Nick Vertucci Accused of Sexual Harassment Nick Vertucci one of the main faces behind Hustler Casino Live has been outed by multiple women as a serial sexual harasser and general all-round sex pest.

Nick Vertucci, famous as one of the main faces behind the Hustler Casino Live brand, has been outed by multiple women as a sexual harasser and general all-round sex pest. 🚨🚨🚨Time to break the silence over @NickVertucciNV using his control over @HCLPokerShow to harass women and keep witnesses from speaking up. I’m posting some receipts. Poker world, please share your stories about #IckVertucci. Let’s stop the harassment! pic.twitter.com/iK6y6lODmr — Julia from Palmdale (@JuliaInPalmdale) October 5, 2024

Infamous Alleged Poker Cheat Mike Postle Falls short of Florida Final Table To most Mike Postle will forever be the crotch-gazing cheat with a win-rate only ever seen in poker’s darkest days.

To most, Mike Postle will forever be the crotch-gazing cheat with a win-rate only ever seen in poker’s darkest days. To a select few supporters, however, Mike Postle is a poker God, and this week saw him being put on a pedestal once again… To anyone brand new to the game of poker, the tl;dr of Mike Postle’s claim to infamy is that he was outed for cheating on a livestreamed cash game back in late 2019.

WPT Wynn Crackdown: New Rules on Phones & Hoodies Discover the strict new rules for the WPT World Championship at Wynn. Latest crackdown on mobile phones solvers hoodies and rail coaching.

The crackdown on poker “cheats” in the live sphere continues with strict new rules being introduced for the upcoming WPT World Championship. Wearing hoodies, accessing help from the rail, and the banning of mobile phones at the final table are just a few of the changes being introduced. To those that care about this sort of thing, the section of the @WynnPoker@WPT Terms and Conditions regarding solvers and electronic devices https://t.

Daniel Negreanu Weighs in on Main Event ‘Laptop’ Controversy Daniel Negreanu joined in the viral discussion over Jonathan Tamayo receiving solver advice during Main Event win

Controversy has erupted over Jonathan Tamayo’s incredible $10million WSOP Main Event with claims that his running to the rail between hands to receive potential GTO advice was against the rules. Daniel Negreanu was among those to question Tamayo’s actions… Nitsche (with laptop), McKeehen and Jonathan Tamayo (courtesy of WSOP) Those watching the final table were surprised to find Tamayo rushing to the rail between hands to consult 2015 champ Joe McKeehen and Dominik Nitsche, the latter the founder of DTO Poker.

Derek Adamian Wins Big Deal for One Drop in Las Vegas During F1 Grand Prix Weekend Derek Adamian is the Big Deal for One Drop champion the inaugural event hosted by Cirque du Soleil and One Drop founder Guy Laliberté.

Derek Adamian is the Big Deal for One Drop champion, the inaugural event hosted by Cirque du Soleil and One Drop founder Guy Laliberté. Big Deal for One Drop Charity EventA group of faces from the world of poker and Formula One among other celebrities entered the $10,000 buy-in event at Resort World during the glitz and glamour of the Formula One weekend in Las Vegas. The event was MC’d by none other than Phil Hellmuth who got into the spirit by wearing a custom-made sports jersey featuring One Drop and the World Poker Tour.

Allen Kessler Slammed for $5million Freeroll Complaint Allen Kessler has been slammed on Twitter/X for complaining about a $5million freeroll with $1million going to the winner

In a “you couldn’t make this up” moment, the incorrigible Allen Kessler has somehow found a way to complain about being given a free shot at a $5million prizepool with $1million going to the winner. And it didn’t go unnoticed… pic.twitter.com/fhbfWdj1KR — Barry Carter (@Barry_Carter) December 13, 2024 In what can best be described as a facepalm moment, Kessler’s negativity clashed with almost everyone else at the WPT World Championship festival in Vegas.

California Poker Cheat Pleads Guilty to NBA Wire Fraud Charges Long Phi Pham known to the Californian cash-game scene as “Bruce” yesterday pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in an NBA betting case that has been headline news.

Long Phi Pham, known to the Californian highstakes cash-game scene as “Bruce”, yesterday pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in an NBA betting case that has been headline news. Pham, also part of a poker cheating ring, admitted to using “inside information” that Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter would feign injury to cash in on prop bets made on a major sportsbetting site. Long Phi “Bruce” Pham, snapped during a meeting with co-conspirators (courtesy of US Attorneys Office)

Father and Son Poker Cheat Duo Back on the Loose A father and son card-marking duo are back on the loose this time plying their poker cheating in Florida 

A father and son poker-cheating pair are back on the loose and may be coming to a game near you if you live on the east coast of the USA according to Twitter reports. Stay frosty my Tampa peeps. Looks like a cheating duo is on the loose. Marking cards. Caught at One Eyed Jacks in Sarasota. pic.twitter.com/NGBxz1uMx7 — Ondrei (@lowstakesdre) October 21, 2024 Though cheating is quite unusual in live poker, this family affair have apparently been at it for at least a decade on and off, from North Jersey down to their latest haunts in Florida.

Dan Bilzerian to Challenge Neymar Jr at HCL Legends on the Felt Dan Bilzerian will be taking on Neymar Jr Ninja and Mr. Keating this weekend at Hustler Casino Live

It was already looking like a cash game line-up that you’d happily pay to be part of, and that has only been boosted by the shock news that Dan “Blitz” Bilzerian will be joining Neymar Jr. and other stars for HCL’s Legends of the Felt this coming weekend. Even before Bilzerian was named it looked like the $50/$100 game was going to be a tremendous affair, with Brazilian soccer star Neymar Jr.

Alleged Poker Cheat Arrested Fleeing US to Colombia One of the men accused of being part of a high stakes private poker games cheating gang has been arrested while trying to flee to Colombia.

One of the men accused of being part of a high stakes private poker games cheating gang has been arrested while trying to flee to Colombia. Shane Hennen is believed to have been trying to evade authorities investigating the Jontay Porter NBA stat-shaving scheme. Shane Hennen (circled) The latest twist in the multi-pronged saga saw Hennen arrested by police at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas on Sunday morning.

Top 3 Poker Prop Bets in 2024 Poker player prop bets are something we can guarantee every year from the relatively sane to the craziest wagers you can dream up.

Poker player prop bets are something we can guarantee every year, from the relatively sane to the craziest wager you can dream up. This year has seen some remarkable wagers that have captured the attention of both fans and fellow players alike. Here are the top three prop bets that stand out in 2024. Landon Tice vs. Jeremy Becker – The Ultimate WSOP Crossbook Bet In a clash of poker philosophies, young stars Landon Tice and Jeremy Becker entered into a high-stakes prop bet that promised to add an extra dimension for the watching fans during the 2024 World Series of Poker.

Daniel Negreanu Poker Rule Changes Aim to Stop Cheating Daniel Negreanu has suggested some rule changes that he believes would protect against cheats and angleshooters

Daniel Negreanu has suggested some rule changes that he believes would not only improve player/viewer experience, but also protect against cheats and angleshooters… Negreanu has spent the last couple of weeks at GGPoker’s WSOP Paradise festival in the Bahamas, and although he didn’t do quite as well as he’d hoped for at the tables, he came away with some ideas. Poker rule changes I would vote for: 1. No face covering of any sort.

Top 10 Craziest Prop Bets Made by Poker Players Poker is best known for its intense strategic battles but how many people realise that much of the betting that goes on in the community is actually away from the felt?

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Legendary Nirvana producer and WSOP bracelet winner Steve Albini dies aged 61 Steve Albini double WSOP bracelet winner and the man behind In Utero Nirvanas final album has died of a heart attack aged 61.

The music and poker world were both in mourning today after news that Steve Albini, double WSOP bracelet winner and the man behind In Utero, Nirvana’s final album, has died of a heart attack, aged 61. Albini was not only known for his amazing behind-the-scenes sound abilities for Nirvana, PJ Harvey, and The Pixies, but was also a musician in his own right, forming Big Black in the early 80s and Shellac a decade later.

ACR Poker Purges Four Bots with Huge stacks from the $12.6 Million Venom ACR Poker has purged four AI bots wielding big stacks from the $12.6 Venom tournament. The $230000 worth of buy-ins will now be redistributed.

ACR Poker has purged four AI bots wielding big stacks from the $12.6 Venom tournament. The unethical accounts were sitting with $230,000 worth of buy-ins which will now be redistributed automatically throughout the field. Recap of bots banned mid Venom:Withia – 23 starting stacksVerucasalt5 – 10 starting stacksMReGoR – 32 starting stacksacquiton – 27 starting stacksThats $230k worth of buy ins (ignoring rake).Now if I hopefully understand this correctly, this money is already being…

PokerOK CEO Ivan Bryksin Declares War on Poker Stables The CEO of Russian poker skin PokerOK Ivan Bryksin has declared war on the stables that he feels are ruining the game for recreational players.

The CEO of Russian poker skin PokerOK, Ivan Bryksin, has declared war on the stables that he feels are ruining the game for recreational players. Bryksin stated this week that stables are “hands down, the greatest threat to the purity, integrity and equality of poker today”. Poker stables, or “funds” as they are sometimes referred to, back groups of players financially and often include a training school element, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to improve their “horses” chances of winning.

Nik Airball Called a Hypocrite for 24-Minute Tank Destroys Doug Polk in $232000 Pot! Nik Airball is making headlines once again. This time for a monstrous 24-minute tank and later destroying Doug Polk in a $232000 pot.

Nik Airball is making headlines once again. This time for a monstrous 24-minute tank and later destroying Doug Polk in a $232,000 pot. There’s no doubt that Nik Airball is one of the most explosive characters in poker today. His Fast and furious style of play has won him many fans. In fact, probably just as many as those who like him for his propensity to say what he thinks.

Francesco Garofalo GGMillions DQ sees $1.1million refunded GGPoker have been praised for their anti-cheating measures after refunding $1.1million following the DQ of one of their biggest online event winners

GGPoker have been praised for their anti-cheating measures after refunding $1.1million following their disqualification of Francesco “forzaitalia” Garofalo from one of their biggest online events… The shock news was met with delight by English pro Patrick Leonard, who woke up to an unexpected six-figure bankroll boost… Wow just woke up to this. I think my biggest security refund previously was at most $2k. It’s a beautiful day to have a beautiful day I guess!