by Brian Pempus | Published: Oct 02, '13

The state of Iowa has decided not to pursue any charges against a high-ranking U.S. military official for allegedly using fake poker chips at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, even though such an act would be considered a felony in the state, according to the Omaha World-Herald. Vice Adm. Timothy Giardina, 57, is second in command at […]

by Brian Pempus | Published: Jan 18, '14

The Associated Press reported early Saturday that the state of New Jersey has decided to cancel the first event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open with 27 people remaining due to an investigation into the counterfeit chips being used. The state has said that at least one person used a “substantial amount” of phony tournament […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Sep 10, '26

Kiat Lee won his fourth Triton title in the last 18 months, taking down a $40,000 mystery bounty event in Jeju for $619,000 and 8 bounties.

by Erik Fast | Published: Sep 10, '26

Blake Ellinghaus topped a 294-entry field at bestbet Jacksonville to capture the WPT bestbet Scramble title for $294,900.

by Card Player News Team | Published: Sep 10, '26

CoinPoker held its largest CoinMillion event ever with 3,628 entries at the outset of the Global Online Poker Championship.

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 18, '26

Yuri Dzivielevski completed one of the most incredible streaks in mixed game tournament history with a victory in the $100,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games. The 34-year-old secured the $1.3 million first-place prize to cap off a stretch in which, in rapid succession, he won a $15,000 event and finished second twice on […]

by Tim Fiorvanti | Published: Mar 18, '26

On Dec. 12, Card Player columnist and high-stakes tournament pro Sam Greenwood posted to Twitter/X, asking who were the next breakout players on the circuit. “When people list the best poker players in the world, the players who are picked are players [that are already] running hot. I want people to call their shot. Who […]

by Craig Tapscott | Published: Mar 18, '26

Justin Saliba graduated from the University of Dayton with a degree in chemical engineering, but the former college soccer player had already fallen in love with poker and decided to pursue his dream in Las Vegas. The 31-year-old has been on an incredible run over the last few years, going from a relatively anonymous online […]

by Alex Fitzgerald | Published: Mar 18, '26

Get a FREE training package at PokerHeadRush.com. Even the most skilled players can find their performance undermined not by lack of ability, but by hidden patterns in their own thinking. Understanding the psychological traps that quietly sabotage decision-making is often the missing key to unlocking consistent success. ‘This Is The Best Hand I’ve Had In […]

by Jonathan Little | Published: Mar 18, '26

If you want to increase your poker skills and learn to crush games, check out Jonathan Little’s elite training site at PokerCoaching.com. I was recently told about a hand played by a recreational poker player from a $500 buy-in live event. With blinds at 800-1,600 with a 1,600 big blind ante, an aggressive player raised […]