Artem Metalidi Doesn’t Allow Himself to Be Unhappy

Artem Metalidi hits the rail in eighth place collecting $1,250,000.

Remko Rinkema - July 13, 2018July 13, 2018

Gracious in defeat, smiling and upbeat, Artem Metalidi bid farewell to the 2018 WSOP Main Event in eighth place. The Ukrainian pro collected $1,250,000 for his efforts, by far and away the biggest score of his poker career, and despite a few thoughts of 'what if' he looked back on

Torn Between Regrets and Joy, Antoine Labat Exits The 2018 Main Event

Antoine Labat, hoping for his kings to hold up versus the queens of Artem Metalidi shortly before disaster hit the flop.

Remko Rinkema - July 13, 2018

France will have to wait on their first World Series of Poker Main Event title at least one more year. After Sylvain Loosli, Benjamin Pollak and Antoine Saout, twice, came close before, tonight it was Antoine Labat who fell short busting in ninth place collecting $1,000,000 for his efforts. Labat’s story

Tony Miles and His Story of Hope and Redemption

Tony Miles doubles up on the final table bubble.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

A sight never seen before at the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event, Tony Miles pulled off a standing backflip on the main stage after the bubble burst. Cheered on by an army of friends and family that supported him through dark times, Miles hugged nearly

Nicolas Manion and the Freeroll of a Lifetime

Nicolas Manion in action on Day 7 of the 2018 WSOP Main Event.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

Regardless of the result at the 2018 WSOP Main Event final table, the tournament is already a success beyond Nicolas Manion's wildest dreams. Getting staked for a satellite just two days before the tournament kicked off, the current chip leader didn’t even think he was going to play this event. It

Ep. 102 – The 2018 WSOP Main Event Final Table Preview

The final nine are guaranteed a million-dollar payout, but one of these players will take home $8.8 million. Who will it be?

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

The final table is set! The final nine players are guaranteed $1,000,000 and on this podcast, you will hear everything you need to know in order to get ready for the action on ESPN and PokerGO. Diving right in with a recap of the action at the start of Day

Joe Cada’s Hunt For a Second Main Event Win Hits The Final Table on PokerGO

Matt Clark - July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

The 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event final table arrives at PokerGO with a clear standout performer in Joe Cada. The 2009 Main Event champ was the primary storyline coming into Day 7 and held true to the promise of his immense talent. Cada played great poker leading up to

Nicolas Manion Unleashes Massive Cooler On Main Event Day 7 on PokerGO

Nicolas Manion caught lightning to take the Main Event chip lead (Photo: Poker Central)

Matt Clark - July 12, 2018July 12, 2018

Seven days and 7,875 eliminations later, the final table of the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event is set on PokerGO. Day 7 brought all the storylines with a few coming home to the final table. Joe Cada headlined thanks to the potential of his second Main Event final

“In My Mind I’m The Best Player” – Artem Metalidi

Carrying a big smile where ever he goes, Artem Metalidi keeps a straight face at the table during the 2018 WSOP Main Event.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

"Of course!" an animated Artem Metalidi said when asked whether he believes he's the favorite to win this tournament if he can find one quick double up. "You're not going to hear me say that I'm not the best player, come on!" Metalidi added. The pro from Ukraine came into Day 7

John Cynn is Not Ready to Celebrate Just Yet

John Cynn in action during Day 7 of the WSOP Main Event.

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2018

The story of John Cynn in the WSOP Main Event is incredible. Almost exactly two years ago, Cynn sat sloughed down in the corner of the final table stage awaiting his fate. Moments later, the poker pro hit the rial in 11th place, collecting $650,000 and was left wondering, 'What

Through The Lens of Drew – The Final 9

The 2018 WSOP Main Event final table: Artem Metalidi, John Cynn, Alex Lynskey, Tony Miles, Nicolas Manion, Aram Zobian, Michael Dyer, Joe Cada and Antoine Labat.

Drew Amato - July 12, 2018September 12, 2018

Drew Amato has been covering the World Series of Poker since 2014. This year he’s covered the U.S. Poker Open and Super High Roller Bowl for Poker Central. Daily during the Main Event, Amato will share his favorite images from the World Series of Poker. Enjoy this recurring piece as,