The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) has recently partnered with the World Poker Tour (WPT), creating exciting opportunities for poker players. This partnership allows players to win seats in the prestigious $10,400 buy-in WPT World Championship event. The collaboration aims to enhance the poker experience by offering more significant rewards and recognition to top players.
The Season 15 Player of the Year (POY) will be awarded entry into the prestigious event at Wynn Las Vegas in December. The current POY race leaders include Curtis Vierstraete from North Dakota with 3,350 points, Umut Ozturk from Minnesota with 3,000 points, Kyle Gross with 3,000 points, Sean Hinton with 2,983 points, and recent WSOP bracelet winner Mo Nuwwarah with 2,900 points. This competition is fierce, and the stakes are high as players vie for the top spot.
Previous MSPT POYs who won WPT Championship seats include Josh Reichard in 2023 and Kyna England in 2022. These players have set a high standard for future competitors, showcasing their skills and determination to succeed in the poker world.
The season is halfway over, and players can check the Season 15 leaderboard for updates on this year's POY race. The leaderboard provides a comprehensive overview of the top players and their standings, allowing fans and participants to stay informed about the latest developments.
Top players and MSPT legends have a chance to compete for a WPT World Championship seat through the MSPT Icons competition. This competition is open to the top ten ranked on the “MSPT GOAT” leaderboard and members of the MSPT Hall of Fame. There are currently sixteen eligible players, including Josh Reichard, Blake Bohn, Richard Alsup, DJ Buckley, Aaron Massey, Rob Wazwaz, and Nick Pupillo.
The competition for Season 15 started at Riverside Casino on July 18 and will end on December 15. This timeline provides ample opportunity for players to showcase their skills and earn their place in the WPT World Championship.
Phirum Peterschmidt won the Iowa State Poker Championship for $141,978 and earned an additional 1,700 points. This victory places him eighteenth on the leaderboard with a total of 1,775 points. The Riverside Casino event drew in a total of 716 runners for a prize pool of $693,020. Other notable final table results included Justin Gish in fourth place, Dustin Hoffmann in third place, and runner-up John Sun.
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The highly anticipated Poker Face Season 2 is set to premiere soon, and fans are eager to see what the new chapter will bring. The synopsis provides an overview of what to anticipate, including new plot twists and character developments. The premiere date and filming updates are also available, giving viewers a glimpse into the production process.
There is much speculation about the future of Poker Face beyond Season 2. Discussions on potential future seasons or developments are ongoing, and fans are excited to see how the series will evolve. The show's success has garnered a loyal following, and the creators are committed to delivering engaging content.
GGPoker WSOP.ca is hosting the Bounty Hunters Series from July 7 to July 29, featuring a $1,000,000 GTD culminating with a $105 buy-in, $150K GTD Mystery Bounty Main Event on the last day. The top bounty prize is $15,000. PokerStars.ca is hosting the Path to 2024 NAPT event in Las Vegas at Resorts World from November 1-10, with players able to secure spots for as little as $0.50 via steps on PokerStars.
Casino Niagara is hosting its Summer Series Main Event from August 6-9 with a $1,000 buy-in, offering satellites starting at $60 to qualify. The Great Canadian Casino Poker Room in Toronto is now offering pot-limit Omaha (PLO) tables, and interested players can sign up on Poker Atlas.
Daniel Negreanu from Toronto won the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for $1.1 million and his seventh career gold bracelet at the 2024 WSOP. This marks his first WSOP bracelet win in 11 years. Mike Leah, known as “GoLeafsGoEh,” had a successful summer with over $400,000 in cashes at the 2024 WSOP. Notable finishes include second place in Event #45 ($10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship), third place in Event #85 ($1,000 Flip & Go NLH), and fifth place in Event #90 ($1,500 PLO).
Kyle Anderson streams his successes on Global Poker under the screen name “KAA17.” He aims to make poker fun and inclusive for everyone. His favorite experience was turning a freeroll into a $15,488 payday during an online tournament.
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has released the first half of its 2024/25 Circuit series schedule. The domestic season opens on July 17 at Choctaw Casino Resort, and the international season begins on July 19 at Olympic Park Casino in Estonia. There are five international stops so far, including two in Canada, but the schedule is incomplete and does not include 2025 event dates yet.
Domestic stops include Horseshoe Council Bluffs from September 5 to 16, Thunder Valley Casino Resort from September 26 to October 7, and Harveys Lake Tahoe from October 24 to November 4. Most Circuit stops begin on Thursdays, with four-day Main Events starting on the second Friday of the tournament.
Winners of all events receive a Circuit ring and entry into the WSOP Tournament of Champions, a $1 million freeroll open to all Circuit and bracelet winners throughout the year, both live and online. The last Tournament of Champions was held at Commerce Casino in May. Ty Stewart, SVP & Executive Director of WSOP, emphasized that the WSOP Circuit is the biggest poker tour globally and highlighted its importance in bringing excitement and prestige to regional properties.
Clubs Poker is a relatively new online poker platform that has significantly improved its schedule of daily and weekly events. The site is on a trajectory to become a full-day MTT (Multi-Table Tournament) grind environment. The biggest tournament is the Nightly 22 with a regular guarantee of 600 SC, increasing to 1,500 SC on Sundays. Entry fee for the Nightly event is 22 SC.
Clubs Poker offers an impressive range of MTTs beyond No Limit Hold’em and PLO. The daily schedule includes variants like 2-7 Single Draw, Five Card Draw, Five Card Omaha, Badugi, and mixed games such as HORSE and Octa Mix featuring up to eight different rotating variations. For many US online poker players, Clubs Poker is the only site offering mixed game practice opportunities.
Players can participate in tournaments completely free while still competing for real money prizes due to frequent freerolls and overlays. Some tournaments may not get enough players to start, but this issue is expected to resolve as the player base grows. Early sign-up is recommended to take advantage of current value in tournaments with occasional overlays and regular freerolls.
Clubs Poker is legally operating in most US states (45+), providing a new option for California poker players among others. The platform encourages responsible play with resources provided for those struggling with gambling issues.
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