Author: Remko Rinkema

Exclusive: Antonio Esfandiari Talks About Boxing Prop Bet vs Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart and Antonio Esfandiari to square off in a 35:1 Boxing Match in 2019.
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Poker doesn't make it onto TMZ often, but when Antonio Esfandiari was cornered by a cameraman on the streets of Los Angeles a few days ago, he spilled the beans on an exciting prop bet with Hollywood star Kevin Hart. We spoke exclusively with Esfandiari about the prop bet, how it

Weekend Binge Watch: A Clash of High Rollers at the WSOP

Bryn Kenney and Nick Petrangelo headline the final table of the $100k High Roller at the WSOP.
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As a poker player and fan you're never truly done learning, and every weekend we'll serve you up a suggestion for some on-demand viewing on either PokerGO or Twitch. This weekend, throw this stream on your big screen and relive the final table of the $100,000 High Roller that was

Mori Eskandani’s Journey to the Poker Hall of Fame

Mori Eskandani during the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event.
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Hall of Fame voting and eligibility in poker is unlike any other sport. While baseball, football, and basketball have their fair share of debates on which players should make it into the Hall, it’s usually quite straight-forward to pick out those who will ultimately have a chance to receive one of their

Remko on the Rail – Comparing WSOP Campaigns: Deeb’s 2018 vs Ferguson’s 2017

Remko on the Rail compares the 2017 and 2018 World Series of Poker Player of the Year races.
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After a dozen editions of Remko on the Rail directly from the actual rail inside at the 2018 World Series of Poker, we continue this series of articles with takes and thoughts using 'the rail' as a metaphor for my views on anything current and relevant in the world of poker. A

Justin Bonomo in a League of His Own After Historic Big One for One Drop Win

Justin Bonomo in disbelief after winning the 2018 Big One for One Drop for $10,000,000.
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As Justin Bonomo notched up another career-defining win on Tuesday night in Las Vegas to close out the 2018 World Series of Poker by taking down the Big One for One Drop for $10,000,000, everyone, himself included, quickly ran out of words to describe the insanity of his last seven

The Inner Calm of David Einhorn with $10,000,000 on the Line at the Big One for One Drop Final Table

David Einhorn in action during Day 2 of the 2018 Big One for One Drop.
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Surrounded by top pros such as Justin Bonomo, Dan Smith, and Fedor Holz, the name 'David Einhorn' stands out as one of the players that we don’t see too often in the big poker tournaments. When Einhorn shows up, however, it’s always a big occasion! From his first introduction to poker fans

Nick Petrangelo on Mental Mistakes and Chasing Poker Perfection at the Highest Stakes

Nick Petrangelo at the featured table during Day 2 of the Big One for One Drop.
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The world of super high stakes tournaments is a battleground like no other. The blend of skill, study, talent, variance, and egos creates something that speaks to the imagination of players and fans alike. Over the last five years, Nick Petrangelo, along with a plethora of others that belong among

Fedor Holz on the Inner Workings of a $1,000,000 Poker Tournament

Fedor Holz in action during Day 2 of the 2018 Big One for One Drop.
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After months of speculation on its field size, the $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop kicked off on Sunday afternoon with 24 players. Before the start of play on Day 2, another three players entered thus creating the smallest seven-figure buy-in field since the first edition of this event in