Poker Central Releases High Roller of the Year Summer Schedule

Will O'Connor - April 2, 2019April 2, 2019

The High Roller of the Year race is off and running. Each week, Poker Central is your home for the results, stats, and stories from the world’s biggest events. From 2019 U.S. Poker Open to Super High Roller Bowl VI and everything in between, Poker Central is your High Roller of

Remko’s Take: Global Poker Awards Tournament Performance of the Year

Remko Rinkema takes a look at the nominees for the Global Poker Awards for 2018 Tournament Performance of the Year.

Remko Rinkema - April 1, 2019

Five days from now, the poker community will gather inside the PokerGO Studio for the inaugural Global Poker Awards. Between now and then, I will break down every category with a brief summary of the nominated players, moments, events, media members, and industry personnel. After years of European and American Poker

Weekend Binge Watch – Relive 2018’s Greatest Tournament Performances

Dylan Linde, Justin Bonomo, and John Cynn are up for the Global Poker Award for Tournament Performance of the Year next week!

Remko Rinkema - March 29, 2019

The Global Poker Awards are set for Friday, April 5th and you can watch poker's annual celebration unfold live and exclusively on PokerGO. The show is hosted by Ali Nejad and Drea Renee, and you can find all categories and nominees in this article. Because the awards are just around the

Poker Central and ESPN Announce Live Broadcast Schedule for 50th Annual World Series of Poker

Get ready for the 2019 World Series of Poker on PokerGO and ESPN.

Remko Rinkema - February 13, 2019

Today, Poker Central and ESPN released the preliminary live coverage schedule for the 50th annual World Series of Poker, which includes start-to-finish everyday coverage of the WSOP Main Event from July 3rd – July 16th. In addition to that, PokerGO will offer exclusive WSOP Main Event coverage that is not broadcast

What if… Doyle Brunson Never Got Injured and Made the NBA?

What if Doyle Brunson didn't get injured and made it into the NBA? (Image: Getty/Doyle Brunson personal collection)

Paul Seaton - February 12, 2019February 12, 2019

The most recognizable face in the game of poker is of a man who transcends every period in poker history. Known as ‘Texas Dolly’, Doyle Brunson is who the wider world thinks of when they’re asked about a poker player. He played in an era known now as the Wild

Ryan Riess: “I Don’t Want to Be Remembered as a One-Hit Wonder.”

2013 WSOP Main Event champ Ryan Riess is looking for another big title at the U.S. Poker Open.

Remko Rinkema - February 4, 2019

The U.S. Poker Open at the PokerGO Studio is just 9 days away and each day we speak to one of the contenders to get their take on this annual high roller series. Today we catch up with Ryan Riess, winner of the 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event and

Happy Birthday, Phil Ivey, I Have a Gift For You.

Phil Ivey turns 42 today, and Remko got him a gift.

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Remko Rinkema - February 1, 2019February 2, 2019

Happy Birthday, Phil, I hope you're doing well, and I'd like to get you a gift. But first, I'd like to know if it was something I said that ticked you off, or whether you're just not feeling it lately when it comes to playing poker under the bright lights. Last

What If Sammy Farha Won the 2003 WSOP Main Event?

The biggest What If in all of poker: How would the game have changed if Sammy Farha won the 2003 WSOP Main Event?

Remko Rinkema - January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

If you were to ask even the most passive of poker fans which year is the most important in the history of the modern game, they might not know the year, but they’ll tell you the name. Moneymaker. HISTORY IN THE MAKING In 2003, an accountant by the name of Chris Moneymaker played

Weekend Binge Watch – The Mizrachi Masterclass

Michael 'The Grinder' Mizrachi after winning his record-breaking third Poker Players Championship in 2018.

Remko Rinkema - January 25, 2019

The Weekend Binge Watch is your weekly briefing on what to watch on PokerGO over the weekend during your home games, as a way to get better at your favorite games and also just to have a good time watching the best of the best collide. This week we're featuring

Weekend Binge Watch: The Maria Ho Collection

Maria Ho in action during the 2018 World Series of Poker.

Remko Rinkema - January 18, 2019

Every Friday on Poker Central, I serve up a fresh batch of viewing ideas to start your weekend off the right way. This week, Weekend Binge Watch takes a look at all things Maria Ho, as the poker pro, video host and commentator has been involved in a plethora of