Villain Kevin Maahs Loved The Haters

Kevin Maahs realizing that his WSOP Main Event dream would end in 5th place for $2.2 million.

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Remko Rinkema - July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

Kevin Maahs was eliminated in 5th place at the final table of the 2019 World Series of Poker Main Event for $2,200,000. On his final hand, Maahs moved all in for 30.3 million chips and Hossein Ensan made the call. Ensan showed two nines and beat the ace-ten suited of

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

Through the Lens: Ten Million Reasons

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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,

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