Hossein Ensan Wins the 2019 WSOP Main Event for $10 Million!

Paul Seaton - July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

After the most incredible final table of recent years, the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event is over. German player Hossein Ensan, who only started playing the game when he turned 40, has become the World Champion after beating Dario Sammartino heads-up to capture the biggest title in poker

In Disbelief and Overwhelmed, Alex Livingston Finishes 3rd in WSOP Main Event

Alex Livinston after being eliminated in third place for $4,000,000.

Remko Rinkema - July 17, 2019July 17, 2019

Alex Livingston finished third in the World Series of Poker Main Event for $4,000,000. On his final hand, Livingston found himself all in versus Hossein Ensan with ace-jack against ace-queen. The board brought no help for Livingston after which Dario Sammartino took on Ensan heads up. It was a testament to

Gus Hansen Sees Price of Poker Rise, Patrick Antonius Spirals & Happy Birthday Phil Hellmuth!

Paul Seaton - July 16, 2019

With the World Series of Poker winding up and only one more day in the schedule, you might be forgiven for thinking the action is cooling off too. Not a bit of it! If you don't believe us, take a look at both Gus Hansen and Patrik Antonius, as they

Super Dario Sammartino Using his Extra Life at the WSOP Main Event Final Table

Paul Seaton - July 16, 2019

Dario Sammartino goes into the final day’s play in the WSOP Main Event as the most experienced player but with the fewest chips. Holding just 33 big blinds, the Italian knows he’ll need some help to fight back into contention, but as he explained to us in an exclusive chat

Alex Livingston Explains Queens Fold In Depth & Celebrates Reaching Final Three

Paul Seaton - July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Alex Livingston has got himself into the final shootout stage of the World Series of Poker Main Event and currently sits second in chips, behind only Hossein Ensan in the race for $10 million and the fabled WSOP bracelet. After his brilliant performance on Day 9, Livingston spoke to us

Main Event Final Table Day 2: Garry Gates and Kevin Maahs Bow Out; Hossein Ensan Retains Huge Lead

Paul Seaton - July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

There are no American players in the final three at the World Series of Poker Main Event. With a tumultuous day of poker drama in the books, there were tears, tanks and terrific entertainment inside the 'Thunderdome' at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino as the WSOP Main Event built

Garry Gates Stays Sane Riding a Wave of Support at the Main Event Final Table

Paul Seaton - July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

Ask anyone how they deal with the unique nature of the WSOP Main Event final table and they'll struggle to find the words. But for the popular choice, Garry Gates, it's harder than for most. He's not a full-time professional. He's been part of the poker landscape for many years,

Joseph Cheong and Niall Farrell Crack Vegas, Richard Seymour Asks For Removal of Two Players & Alex Livingston Explains

Alex Livingston remains in the hunt with five players remaining in the WSOP Main Event!

Paul Seaton - July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

JOSEPH CHEONG HAILS CAB TIP Catching a taxi back to the airport on your way out? Just tell them you're local. https://twitter.com/subiime/status/1150503334433845248 FARRELL OVER IT AND UNDER IT Niall Farrell explains how well he's done in Las Vegas this year. Can't wait for next year. https://twitter.com/Firaldo87poker/status/1150505290942447616 THE SLAYER BECOMES THE SLAYED Showers for just about every player

WSOP Main Event Day 8: Five Remain as Hossein Ensan and Garry Gates Eye $10 Million Top Prize

Paul Seaton - July 15, 2019July 15, 2019

With just five players remaining in the WSOP Main Event of 2019, two men continue to fly higher than their adversaries and look on a collision course for what would be a spectacular heads-up clash. It's been amazing Main Event final table that has included one player being criticized for

Making the Final: Hossein Ensan, Nick Marchington, Timothy Su and Garry Gates in Their Own Words

Paul Seaton - July 14, 2019July 14, 2019

Making the WSOP Main Event final table is an incredibly exciting achievement, but how do you cope with it? How do you process that in just a few hours time you'll sit down at a final table where you're guaranteed to win a million dollars, but will win $10 million