“Deep Issues” with Steffen Sontheimer

Ever wonder how Steffen Sontheimer fares under pressure? On this episode of Deep Issues, Drea Renee puts the German High Roller in the massage chair and Sontheimer talks about breaking out at the Poker Masters, poker's biggest "drama king," and Oktoberfest. During Poker Masters, Sontheimer was all over PokerGO. "The Goose"

Looking Ahead: 2018’s Biggest Story Lines

It is impossible to know what 2018 will deal the poker world, but it is possible to look ahead. One week into the new year, Poker Central peers into the crystal ball and attempts to predict what 2018 has in store. From the world’s biggest events to who will have

U.S. Poker Open Preview: The Trophy Awaits

In the buildup of last year’s Super High Roller Bowl, Poker Central rolled out 25 days of player previews to get fans ready for the biggest event of 2017. Over the next month, Poker Central will again preview a massive series, the first-ever U.S. Poker Open. The entire eight-event series

Best of 2017: Bluffs

The bluff is arguably one of the most exciting and most unpredictable actions in poker. Trying to figure out when to bluff, how to bluff, and who to bluff is difficult enough. Then you need to pull the trigger and hope that your calculations were correct. Throughout the year, PokerGO has

“Deep Issues” with Fedor Holz

Poker Central's Drea Renee puts Fedor Holz in the massage chair and attempts to put the German wunderkind under pressure. That's easier said than done though, as the High Roller is one of the most accomplished poker players in the world, with over $26.5 million in career earnings and titles

Brandon Adams Wins 2017 Poker Masters Event #4 for $819,000

Brandon Adams - 2017 Poker Masters Event 4 Winner

Through the first four preliminary $50,000 events, it has become clear that easy final table lineups aren’t going to exist at the Poker Masters. The world’s top players have battled for days and while previous final tables have boasted some seriously stacked lineups, the Event #4 final table was one

Bryn Kenney Wins 2017 Poker Masters Event #3 for $960,000

Bryn Kenney wins 2017 Poker Masters Event #3 for $960,000.

The way the first few days of Poker Masters action has played out, it is clear that it is going to take a lot more than just one deep run or victory to win the Poker Masters Purple Jacket™. Steffen Sontheimer did just that on Friday and for the second

Steffen Sontheimer Wins 2017 Poker Masters Event #2 for $900,000

The player that eventually wins the Poker Masters Purple Jacket™ will be the Poker Masters winningest player, thanks to a combination of skill, fortune, and consistency. Through the first two events of the five-event series, Steffen Sontheimer has had those qualities and more. The German has made back-to-back Poker Masters