Poker Central Power Rankings – WPT Champs and Triton High Rollers Dominate

Frank 'Chicken Wing' Stepuchin nearly grabs the No. 1 spot on the Poker Central Power Rankings after an epic display during the WPT Gardens Poker Championship final table on PokerGO.

Remko Rinkema - March 14, 2019

Part of the excitement of the weekly Poker Central Power Rankings is the ever-changing dynamics of what's being deemed worthy of votes. In my absence, a 10-day vacation to Costa Rica, I had a hard time keeping up with all the action, but two big themes kept shining through, the

Poker Central Power Rankings: Love in LA – Maria & Rainer Cash In

Remko Rinkema - March 8, 2019March 14, 2019

The U.S. Poker Open is well in our rearview mirror as the Week 9 Power Rankings roll in, yet the players from this high roller series continue to dominate. Players from the World Poker Tour L.A. Poker Classic - Darren Elias, David 'ODB' Baker, and John Smith - have made

Through the Lens: Peters Closes the Show

Drew Amato - February 25, 2019

Just like that the 2019 USPO has come and gone. Heading into the final day, there were a few ways the USPO could shake out, but Sean Winter was likely the betting favorite. If Winter's cashed, he would have locked up the title and $100,000 bonus, but if he busted

Jason Koon Eliminated in 7th Place

David Peters raised to 75,000 from the button and Jason Koon called from the big blind. The flop landed [AsKc6d] and Koon checked to Peters who bet 25,000. Koon called, and the turn landed the [7h]. Koon checked, Peters bet 60,000, and Koon called all in for his last 60,000. Koon: [QdJs] Peters: [Ad4c] Koon

Martin Zamani Cracks Jason Koon’s Aces to Double

Jason Koon raised the hijack to 65,000 and Martin Zamani called in the big blind. The flop landed [8s2c6s] and Zamani open-shoved for 265,000 and Koon quickly called. Zamani: [7h5d] Koon: [AhAd] The turn of the [4h] completed Zamani's straight as the [2d] completed the board on the river.

Top Pair vs. Top Pair

Martin Zamani raised to 45,000 from the cutoff and Jason Koon called in the big blind. The flop landed [8d3hKh] and Koon check-called a bet of 40,000. The turn of the [Jh] checked through as the [6c] completed the board on the river. Koon checked, Zamani bet 100,000 and Koon called. Zamani tabled

Jason Koon Doubles Through Keith Tilston

Jason Koon shoved all in from the button for 300,000 and Keith Tilston called in the small blind. Koon: [AcKc] Tilston: [4c4s] Koon was at-risk and would need to outdraw Tilston's pair. The dealer spread the [ThTs3s] flop to keep Tilston in the lead, but when the [5h] landed on the turn, Koon collected

Keith Tilston Picks Off Jason Koon

Keith Tilston raised to 35,000 from under the gun and Jason Koon defended his big blind. The flop landed [4s7hJh] and both players checked to reveal the [7c] on the turn. Koon checked and Tilston bet out 35,000. Koon responded with a check-raise to 130,000 and Tilston called. The river of the [Js]

Jason Koon Bets the Turn and Wins

Justin Bonomo limped in for 5,000 and Jason Koon checked his option in the big blind. The flop landed [8d4s6s] and both players checked to reveal the [9c] on the turn. Bonomo checked, Koon bet 35,000, and Bonomo folded.

Ali Imsirovic Adds USPO Event #5 To His Resume ($442,500)

Ali Imsirovic is third in Poker Masters following his $25,000 No Limit win. (Photo: Poker Central)

Ali Imsirovic is the fifth winner of the Poker Masters. Imsirovic topped 66 entrants to win the $25,000 No Limit Hold'em title to win $462,000 and 300 points toward the Poker Masters leaderboard. The final table aired on PokerGO with heavy hitters Brian Rast, Jason Koon, Ben Yu, Jake Schindler,