Ep. 68 Tipping Gate, Mike Leah Chopping Gate and the U.S. Poker Open in Review!

Stephen Chidwick that ultimately became his at the 2018 US Poker Open. (Photo: Poker Central)

Remko Rinkema - February 15, 2018

The three stooges are back together, and this week they'll focus on the U.S. Poker Open, and the riveting "scandals" that kept 'Poker Twitter' busy over the last week: Tipping Gate ft Phil Hellmuth and Chop Gate ft Mike Leah. Sit back, relax and enjoy the show. 5:22 - Comparing Steffen

2018 World Series of Poker Broadcast Schedule Unveiled

In 2014 it was Daniel Negreanu going heads up against Dan Colman in the most recent $1,000,000 Big One for One Drop.

Remko Rinkema - February 15, 2018February 15, 2018

Today, Poker Central and ESPN announced their preliminary live coverage schedule for the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event and Big One for One Drop. The biggest tournament of the year will see start to finish everyday coverage from July 2nd through the 14th, as well as $1,000,000 Big

“Dead Money” Set For Poker After Dark

Matt Berkey during the 2017 Super High Roller Bowl

Remko Rinkema - February 14, 2018February 14, 2018

The U.S. Poker Open has only just wrapped up, but the high stakes action on PokerGO never stops! Poker After Dark continues with two thrilling nights of action on Thursday the 15th and Friday the 16th, with a lineup centered around Matt Berkey. Matt Berkey was first featured on PokerGO when his

A Tale of Two Loves: Esfandiari Talks Poker and Family Life

Antonio Esfandiari during Event #6 of the 2018 U.S. Poker Open in Las Vegas.

Remko Rinkema - February 7, 2018February 7, 2018

The U.S. Poker Open has been a who’s who of poker greats, and with excitement did we notice that Antonio Esfandiari jumped into the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em Event #5. Esfandiari’s absence in the first four events was noticed, but for the 39-year old married father of two, the times

Ep. 67 Welcome to the Stephen Chidwick Poker Open

Stephen Chidwick mid stare down at the final table of U.S. Poker Open Event #1 final table.

Remko Rinkema - February 6, 2018

Brent Hanks and Remko Rinkema are coming at you from the exclusive Ivey Room at the ARIA Resort, covering all the latest news from the inaugural U.S. Poker Open, they look back on the Aussie Millions, and look ahead at the Super High Roller Bowl in China and upcoming Poker

‘Phil Hellmuth Poker’ on Display in the $25k Mixed Game Championship

Phil Hellmuth in the U.S. Poker Open $25k Mixed Game Championship

Remko Rinkema - February 6, 2018February 6, 2018

The final table of the $25,000 Mixed Game Championship at the U.S. Poker Open is set, and none other than Phil Hellmuth is among the finalists. Albeit short, the 14-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner is filled with confidence. We spoke to him at after reaching the final six,

It’s Been A While: Negreanu Chases First Win in Las Vegas Since 2008 on PokerGO

Daniel Negreanu at the final table of Event #3 of the U.S. Poker Open

Remko Rinkema - February 5, 2018

Watch Daniel Negreanu play live right now on PokerGO, as cards are in the air for the final table action described in this article. On Saturday night, Daniel Negreanu made the final table of U.S Poker Open Event #3, a $25,00 No Limit Hold'em tournament, tied for the chip lead. Before

How One of Poker’s Top Earners in 2017 Almost Had a Losing Year

Justin Bonomo at the final table of Event #1 of the U.S. Poker Open

Remko Rinkema - February 4, 2018February 5, 2018

Poker is a numbers game. Winning, losing, breaking even and ROI are just a small selection of words that relate back to those numbers. While the numbers all make sense for the players competing at the highest level, they are easily misinterpreted for the outside world. So, seeing the eye-popping $4.5

Heads Up with Remko – Adrian Mateos

Adrian Mateos during Event #1 of the US Poker Open

Remko Rinkema - February 2, 2018February 3, 2018

This week on the Heads Up with Remko podcast it's Spanish young gun Adrian Mateos who tells the story of his life in the game of poker. 2:21 - The 2017 Player of the Year honors, setting it as a goal and being able to complete it. 3:55 - Adrian

Benjamin Pollak Surfs a Wave of Confidence Into the US Poker Open

Benjamin Pollak during Event #1 of the US Poker Open

Remko Rinkema - February 2, 2018February 3, 2018

At the inagural U.S. Poker Open, among a crowd of American pros and recreational players, we spotted long-time pro Benjamin Pollak from France. Pollak wasn't a household name outside of Europe until this past summer when poker fans from all over the world were impressed by his play, live on PokerGO and