Author: Remko Rinkema

Passionate & Polarizing: Randall Emmett’s Quest for WSOP Gold

Randall Emmett on Day 3 of the $5,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2019 WSOP.
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As it goes with outspoken flamboyant fast-talkers, there’s haters and lovers. Randall Emmett qualifies in both categories and has both fans and people that think that he’s a more irritating bracelet-less version of Phil Hellmuth. At the end of the day, however, Emmett brings a passion and excitement to the

Phil Ivey Makes First Appearance at 2019 World Series of Poker

Phil Ivey during his first appearance at the 2019 World Series of Poker.
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There's no player in the world that's more intriguing than Phil Ivey and his appearance at the 2019 World Series of Poker is therefore extremely newsworthy. Earlier this year, we speculated on whether Ivey would show up at all, and recent rumblings seemed to confirm his absence this summer. However, the

Power Rankings: Ho Back on Top, Kornuth’s Debut & WSOP Champs

Chance Kornuth makes his debut in the Top 10 after a hot start to the 2019 World Series of Poker with two final tables.
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The World Series of Poker is into its second week and the rankings are thoroughly shaken up again by the plethora of winners and big storylines. It will come as no surprise that Maria Ho - a Power Rankings fan favorite - is back on top after her impressive performance

Big 50: Allen Cunningham Eyes Yet Another Historic Final Table

Allen Cunningham is the biggest name remaining in the Big 50.
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Year-round, there are tournaments that start with fewer than 127 players, but things feel significantly different when you've already played four intense days of poker before arriving at this stage of any event. The Big 50 is only one day away from its epic conclusion and today the remaining field

Overcoming Anxiety, Ben Heath Finally Felt Ready and Locked Down a $1.4 Million Win

Ben Heath showing off the gold after winning his first WSOP bracelet in the $50k High Roller.
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In the moments that followed the final river card being dealt in the $50,000 High Roller at the 2019 World Series of Poker, Andrew Lichtenberger embraced the victor before quietly leaving the stage. Britain’s Ben Heath was left standing behind an empty table, looking around the room while friends and

Ep. 149 – Poker Adventures in Las Vegas ft Barstool Nate

Barstool Nate joins the boys on the Poker Central Podcast to talk about his Las Vegas adventures.
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The 2019 World Series of Poker is in full swing and Barstool Nate is in town to give the Big 50 a chance. Nate bagged up chips after his Day 1 flight and he joins us on the podcast to talk about his adventures in Las Vegas so far while

Bet on Yourself: Alex Foxen Turns $1,500 WSOP Events into Nosebleeds with Bracelet Bets

Alex Foxen in action during the $50,000 High Roller at the World Series of Poker.
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There’s nothing like having success at the World Series of Poker even for the highest of high rollers. While, over the course of the last few years, the prominence of high roller events on an almost weekly basis has shifted the focus from the game’s biggest stars to places such

Power Rankings: Daniel Negreanu Grabs No. 1, Carroll & Ho on His Heels

Daniel Negreanu grabs the top spot for the very first time!
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The World Series of Poker is in full swing and the World Poker Tour is amidst the epic finale of their seventeenth season, so there are plenty of movers and shakers on this week's Poker Central Power Rankings! This week, Daniel Negreanu grabs his first No. 1 spot of the