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The Super High Roller Bowl IX, held at the luxurious Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa in North Cyprus, has been a spectacle of high-stakes poker action. With a staggering $306,000 buy-in, this tournament drew 24 of the world’s elite poker players, marking it as the 12th-largest field in the history of the Super High Roller Bowl (SHRB).

As PokerStars hits the remarkable milestone of 20 years with the European Poker Tour (EPT), it's expanding its horizon beyond the familiar territories. By forging strategic collaborations with other major poker tours, PokerStars is reshaping the live poker landscape and offering fresh opportunities to players across the globe.

In a thrilling showdown at the Super High Roller Series Cyprus Event #6: $25,750 No-Limit Hold'em Mystery Bounty, Adrian Mateos clinched the title and a significant lead in the 2024 GPI Player of the Year race. Mateos's victory came with a substantial prize of $162,000 and an additional $165,000 in bounties. However, the spotlight also brightly shone on Phil Ivey, who, despite finishing second, emerged as the tournament's biggest winner financially, pocketing a total of $413,000, largely thanks to his impressive collection of $300,000 in mystery bounties.

PokerStars has unveiled the eagerly awaited schedule for this year's World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP), marking the 23rd edition of the iconic online poker series. With a staggering $80 million in guaranteed prize pools spread across 379 tournaments, the festival continues to offer a tri-tiered structure: Low, Medium, and High, catering to a wide range of players with buy-ins from $5.50 to $25,000. This year's lineup is more thrilling than ever, introducing the WCOOP League, Silver and Gold Power Path bundles, and enhanced prizes for Women's events. Let's dive into the details and what makes this year's WCOOP a must-play event for poker enthusiasts around the globe.

The Amateur Poker Association & Tour (APAT) World Championship Of Amateur Poker (WCOAP) is the pinnacle of amateur poker, offering players a chance at glory and the thrill of competition. Hosted at the iconic Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham, the 2024 WCOAP has already made dreams come true for three determined players, awarding them with the tournament's first bracelets and gold medals. Here's a glimpse into their victories and what it takes to triumph in this esteemed event.

The poker world is buzzing with excitement as the North American Poker Tour (NAPT), sponsored by PokerStars, gears up for its fourth season. The much-anticipated Las Vegas stop promises to be a highlight of the season, with an action-packed schedule that will captivate poker enthusiasts from around the globe. Here's why this event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about poker.

Jennifer Tilly, the acclaimed actress and poker aficionado, has always been a standout on the poker table, and during Season 13 of High Stakes Poker, she proved yet again why she's a force to be reckoned with. In the latest episode, Tilly found herself in a nail-biting showdown, needing a miracle to beat Andrew Robl in what became the season's largest pot. Let's dive into the high-stakes drama that unfolded.

Benny Glaser's Remarkable Career: With five WSOP bracelets and 26 Championship of Online Poker titles, Glaser stands as a poker phenomenon.

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The WPT Australia is set for its largest festival yet at The Star Gold Coast from September 12-25.

Key Takeaway One: Matt Snook, a Kansas City resident and two-time contestant on "The Voice," passed away after fulfilling his bucket list dream of playing in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event.

Pamela Maldonado, a former PokerNews content creator, has joined ESPN to cover college football.

Bryn Kenney and Paul Snead emerged as champions in the "Big Four" tournaments of the 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open (SHRPO).

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