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,

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

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Drew Amato - July 15, 2019

The biggest final table of the year is one night closer to completion as Day 1 of the WSOP Main Event Final Table has come to a conclusion. On Sunday night, the action kicked off with an incredibly fast pace, with two all-ins on the first two hands, one of which

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

The Final Table of the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event is Set!

The 2019 WSOP Main Event finalist, from left to right: Hossein Ensan, Nick Marchington, Dario Sammartino, Kevin Maahs, Timothy Su, Zhen Chai, Garryy Gates, Milos Skrbic, and Alex Livingston.

Paul Seaton - July 13, 2019July 13, 2019

One of the most epic days of this or any World Series of Poker is in the can. After 35 players started the day, just nine remain as one of the best WSOP Main Event final tables in history is set. Players from around the world, a poker media favorite,

Flu Game: Dario Sammartino on the Brink of the WSOP Main Event Final Table

Did Dario Sammartino cover up this well because he was not feeling well or did he have some tells to hide?

Remko Rinkema - July 12, 2019July 12, 2019

Italian pro Dario Sammartino is one of the most accomplished players still remaining in the 2019 WSOP Main Event. With $8 million in career tournament earnings a numerous big final tables all over the world, Sammartino is one of the favorites for the big win given his experience in big

WSOP Main Event Day 6: Could Nick Marchington Go From Chip Leader to Youngest Ever Winner?

Paul Seaton - July 12, 2019

Day 6 of the World Series of Poker Main Event was the most dramatic since two players were disqualified, one for dropping his pants and throwing a shoe. OK, that was only a few days ago, but the WSOP Main Event is like no other tournament. Not only was Day 6

All Hail King Phil Hui, Norman Chad’s Gamble Has a Ring To It & Dario Sammartino’s Sale

Paul Seaton - June 29, 2019June 29, 2019

After the five best days of many poker fans' year, the $50,000 Poker Players Championship final table is over and the winner of the Chip Reese Trophy is none other than Phil Hui. After we focused on his incredible journey through memes to the final table yesterday, he just did

WSOP Winner’s Circle: Kim Wins Ladies Event & Yuri Dzivielevski Also Bags First Bracelet

Paul Seaton - June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

Three more WSOP winners were draped in gold on Sunday night as the $1,000 Ladies Event, $2,500 Mixed Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better, Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better event and latest Online event all met with completion. Let's start with the ladies. KIM DEFEATS MATSON HEADS-UP TO TAKE LADIES