By Sadonna Price

COVID-19 Vaccination Verification: What WSOP Players Need to Know

September 16, 2021

Players attending the upcoming World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada need to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be eligible to compete. The process is not difficult but for some players, knowing what to do beforehand is key. The WSOP begins on September 30 and players can use the CLEAR mobile app to […]

By Sadonna Price

WSOP Removes Mask Mandate for 2021 Events

September 9, 2021

The 2021 World Series of Poker is coming up soon in Nevada. Just a few days ago, officials of the series announced that players must be vaccinated to take part. Proof of vaccination is required upon initial registration and once players are signed in, there is no need to show proof again. Now, the WSOP […]

By Sadonna Price

WSOP Announces COVID-19 Vaccines a Must for Live Event Participation

August 31, 2021

The World Series of Poker was moved from the summer to the fall this year due to the continual issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. As we near the start date of the series, organizers have announced that anyone participating in a WSOP event must be vaccinated. Full vaccination is required and must be completed with […]

By Sadonna Price

The Poker Community Suffers as the Coronavirus Cripples the World

April 11, 2020

For over a month now, the entire world has been struggling with the coronavirus poker outbreak. The deadly virus started out in Wuhan, China, and has continued to spread around the globe, affecting the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people. Many countries are on lockdown, with people encouraged to stay home and avoid […]

By Sadonna Price

Borgata Seizes Phil Ivey’s 2019 WSOP Winnings

August 26, 2019

Poker pro Phil Ivey was one of many taking part in the 2019 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Nevada this year. Ivey was able to earn four cash outs during the series, with his best being the 8th place finish of the Poker Players Championship, earning just over $124,000. While Ivey should be […]

By Sadonna Price

Poker Hall of Fame Inducts Chris Moneymaker and David Oppenheim

July 18, 2019

Let’s take a break from poker laws this go-round and congratulate the newest members of the Poker Hall of Fame. The World Series of Poker announced this week that Chris Moneymaker and David Oppenheim are the additions to the group for 2019.  The two become the 57th and 58th members of the prestigious club. Moneymaker […]

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Dealer Error Occurs During WSOP Main Event Hand

July 15, 2019

An issue arose during the World Series of Poker Main Event that has the poker world abuzz. Over the weekend, with 11 players left in the event, poker player Dario Sammartino raised with pocket 10s to 1.7 million chips. Nick Marchington decided to go all-in for 22.2 million, holding pocket queens. Sammartino asked for a […]

By Sadonna Price

Small Gesture by Georgii Belianin Leads to WSOP Disqualification

July 11, 2019

As we have mentioned, the WSOP has certain rules and regulations that must be followed in order for players to participate. If you don’t act right, the WSOP will disqualify you and kick you out of the tournament venue. We just reported on a guy acting crazy and getting kicked out and now a new […]

By Sadonna Price

Naked Man Disqualified from WSOP

July 10, 2019

When taking part in the World Series of Poker, a prestigious poker series held in Las Vegas every summer, one must act accordingly. There are rules and regulations to follow, all of which are not difficult. However, one player did not seem to know how to act recently and was eliminated from the Main Event, […]

By Sadonna Price

Professional Poker Player Allegedly Robbed at Gunpoint during WSOP

July 1, 2019

Joey Sal, a professional poker player, is like most players right now, in Las Vegas to take part in the World Series of Poker. Sal was reportedly leaving the Rio Hotel & Casino when he was robbed at gunpoint. The robber demanded the pro’s backpack which included his car keys and thousands of dollars. Sal […]