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Live poker enthusiasts in Ontario, brace yourselves for the most electrifying poker event of the year! The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Casino, in a thrilling collaboration with PokerStars Ontario, is rolling out a No-Limit Hold'em tournament that promises to be a game-changer. Picture this: a whopping maximum prize pool of $320,000 up for grabs. Yes, you heard that right!

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The poker world buzzed with excitement as The Big Game on Tour made its much-anticipated comeback. With new faces and thrilling plays, the first episode of the second installment did not disappoint. Here are five key takeaways that you might have missed but definitely need to know.

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) has once again left the poker world in awe, setting new records and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of professional poker. With an astounding increase in participation and a record-smashing rake collected, this year's event has firmly cemented its place in poker history. Here's a deep dive into the numbers that made the 2024 WSOP a phenomenal success.

The virtual poker felt is set to sizzle this summer as the WPT Global Summer Festival rolls out from July 28 to August 18, promising poker aficionados a shot at poker glory. The online poker saga, highlighted by PokerNews, is poised to be a battleground for those aiming to secure a seat at the prestigious 2024 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

The 2024 PokerStars United Kingdom & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) London festival is set to captivate poker enthusiasts starting August 2, with the £1,100 Main Event's first flight scheduled for August 4. Since its inception in 2010, UKIPT London has crowned eight Main Event champions, turning many of them into household names in the poker community.

Three bracelets weren't enough for Scott Seiver to clinch the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year award effortlessly, but ultimately, he secured the victory. With the live WSOP in Las Vegas behind us and the final online bracelet events wrapped up, Seiver stands atop the leaderboard, setting his sights on perhaps an even loftier achievement next year—the Poker Hall of Fame.

David Tuchman recently had the pleasure of cruising in the 888ride Chevy Tahoe with poker sensation Jesse Lonis, delving into a conversation that spanned Lonis's remarkable journey from his challenging beginnings to poker stardom, and what it felt like to move to Vegas to chase his dreams.

The digital felt is about to sizzle with the biggest WPT Global Summer Festival to date! Hot on the heels of the $3 million Preheat Festival, this online poker extravaganza promises over $8 million in guaranteed prizes across a staggering 353 events. With buy-ins ranging from the accessible $5.50 to the high-roller $3,500, there's a seat at the table for everyone from July 28 through August 18.

In the high-stakes world of poker, where every chip and every decision can mark the difference between victory and defeat, the aftermath of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has sparked a controversy that transcends the turn of a card. Jordan Griff, the runner-up of the prestigious tournament, recently broke his silence on the swirling allegations surrounding Jonathan Tamayo, the player who clinched the title and the $10 million prize that came with it.

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has been nothing short of spectacular, with every turn of a card and every chip bet bringing us closer to crowning the newest world champion. But it's not just the final outcome that keeps fans on the edge of their seats; it's the journey, the hands that make or break dreams, that capture our imagination. One such hand, involving Los Angeles poker pro Brian Kim, has already set the poker community abuzz and will undoubtedly be a hot topic of discussion in the coming days.

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The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event has been nothing short of spectacular, filled with unexpected turns, breathtaking hands, and the possibility of breaking a nearly three-decade-long record. Here's what you need to know:

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The journey from a charity poker event to the high stakes of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event is a dream few get to live. Jesse Capps, a Las Vegas local and former PokerNews live reporter, is living that dream, turning a charitable win into a seat at poker’s most prestigious table. With a starting field of over 10,000 hopefuls, Capps stands strong on Day 6, eyeing the coveted final table where dreams of riches become reality.