Dan Harrington

“Action” Dan Harrington is the author of the influential Harrington on Holdem series of books. Dan is an accomplished tournament player and winner of the World Series of Poker main event.
Jake Cody

2011 World Series of Poker Day 4: Cody Completes Triple Crown and Barbaro Wins Bracelet

Day 4 of the 2011 WSOP is completed. Jake Cody completes Poker's Triple Crown and Francesco Barbaro wins the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo bracelet.

Sean Drake

2011 World Series of Poker Day 3: Drake Wins Event #1 and Hansen Makes Final Four of Event #2

Day 3 of the 2011 WSOP is done. Sean Drake wins the Event #1 bracelet, Gus Hansen advances to the semis in the Heads-Up Championship, and the WSOP Rematches commence.

Phil Ivey

PokerNews Op-Ed: Should There be an Age Requirement for the Poker Hall of Fame?

Chad Holloway takes a look at the debate surrounding an age requirement for the Poker Hall of Fame.

Huck Seed

History in Spades: Revisiting the 1996 World Series of Poker Final Table

A look back at the 1996 World Series of Poker Final Table and Huck Seed's road to victory.

Dan Harrington

2010 Poker Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Dan Harrington and Erik Seidel chosen as the two inductees for the Poker Hall of Fame's Class of 2010.

Johnny Chan

The WSOP on ESPN: In the Money

A recap of ESPN's coverage of the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event. This week, the money bubble burst, the top 747 players guaranteed at least $19,000 while many walked away empty-handed.

Chris Moneymaker

Where Are They Now?: The 2003 WSOP Main Event Final Table

What happened to the final table players at the 2003 WSOP Main Event? We have your answers right here.

Scotty Nguyen

The WSOP on ESPN: The Scotty Nguyen Show

If you missed ESPN's coverage of Day 3 of the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event, have no fear, we've got the recap for you right here.

Prahlad Friedman

The WSOP on ESPN: World Champions, November Niners, and One Very Controversial Hand

ESPN's coverage of Day 2b of the 2010 World Series of Poker aired Tuesday night. If you missed it, you missed a controversial hand that Prahlad Friedman played and more. Lucky for you, we didn't miss it and have your recap here.

Phil Ivey

2010 World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions Voting Announced

After months of hype and anticipation the first ever fan-voted World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions field is set. Over 350,000 fans submitted their ballots, and the voting was led by none other than Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu, who...

Top Ten Poker Stories of the 2009: #9, Mike Sexton's Election Into the Poker Hall of Fame

Considered by many within the industry to be the game's top ambassador, Mike Sexton's election as 38th member of the Hall of Fame was a no-brainer and the fact that he was the only player elected this year is a testament to how much of an impact...

Annie Duke

Poker Players Continue Their Philanthropic Ways

There are several worthwhile charity happenings in the poker industry to take note of as people once again prove how generous poker players can be. Whether it is hosting a poker night, throwing an online charity tournament or donating...

2009 Poker Hall of Fame

Benny Binion, eccentric owner of The Horseshoe, created the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979 to honor poker’s elite. This savvy businessman also used the Hall of Fame to lure tourists into his downtown casino. Leave it Binion to come up with a way to...

Jeff Lisandro

PokerStars European Poker Tour London Main Event: Nikolai Senniger and Jeffrey Lisandro Lead the Way

Day 1b saw 426 runners cough up their £5,000 and sit down at the tables in the Hilton Metropole, meaning that with 730 runners between the two start days, the 2009 PokerStars.com European Poker Tour London Main Event is the biggest tournament ever...

The WSOP Main Event on ESPN: ElkY, Shulman, and the Bilzerian Brothers Take Center Stage

Four former world champions still remained in the 400-strong field that returned to play Day 4 of the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event. Dan Harrington, Bobby Baldwin, Peter Eastgate and Joe Hachem remained in the hunt for a second shot at...

Darvin Moon

Tuesday is Poker Night With the World Series of Poker and Inside Deal on ESPN

Tuesday once again sees the return of ESPN’s poker coverage as the network continues its broadcast of the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event. Having made the money, returning players will be looking to take their shot at becoming a member of...

The WSOP on ESPN: Ivey Dominates Feature Table as Bubble Bursts

In years past, the excitement and tension surrounding the money bubble took up about ten minutes of airtime in the twelve or so hours of television ESPN dedicated to the WSOP Main Event. However, this time around, with the coverage expanded to 26...

Phil Ivey

ESPN Poker Tuesday: Ivey Takes Control

Poker returns to the airwaves Tuesday night as the World Series of Poker Main Event continues to build momentum going into the return of the November Nine. Tuesday's episode features the return of Phil Ivey to center stage as he takes on all...

Layne Flack

World Poker Tour Merit Cyprus Classic Day 3: Layne Flack Attack

There’s a new sheriff in Kyrenia, Cyprus, and he’s got a new nickname. The man formerly known as Layne "Back-to-back" Flack is now calling himself "The World’s Most Interesting Man," for reasons we have yet to figure out. Whatever his nom de...

WPT Cyprus is Bringing the Heat

September starts off with a bang this year thanks to the World Poker Tour (WPT) stop in Cyprus. This beautiful vacation destination plays host to the WPT's inaugural Cypress tournament series beginning Sept. 12-16 at the luxurious Merit Crystal Cove...

Event Center

The Bicycle Casino Wheels Out New Event Center

WSOP bracelet winners John Phan, Men "the Master" Nguyen, Jennifer Harman, and Mark Seif have all called Southern California’s Bicycle Casino their home away from home at some point in their careers. Doyle Brunson and Dan Harrington won their...

Image of Casino

Poker Players Flocking to WPT Cyprus

The World Poker Tour has traveled to numerous luxurious destinations in recent years, so it should come as no surprise that they have once again upped the ante for traveling tournaments by selecting Cyprus as one of their destinations on this...

WSOP Champions Invitational Debuts Tonight

ESPN’s coverage of the World Series of Poker continues tonight with the debut of the first-ever Champions Invitational. The event was open to the select group of players who have won a Main Event bracelet. This star-studded 20-man tournament should prov

Dewey Tomko

WSOP Announces Top Ten Votegetters in Poker Hall of Fame Nomination Process

The first stage of the revamped election process for the Poker of Hall of Fame, with Harrah’s Entertainment and the World Series of Poker...

Tom McEvoy

2009 WSOP: Tom McEvoy Wins Champions Invitational

When you’ve already won poker’s biggest prize and you get a chance to play against nine other players who’ve won...

From the Poker Vaults: The Mayfair Club, Part 2

By the late 1980s, the Mayfair Club had firmly established itself as the finest poker club in all of New York City. What differentiated it from the many other underground establishments in the "Five Boroughs" was the unique...

Poker Book Review: 'Harrington on Cash Games, Volume II'

The first two volumes of Harrington on Hold'em, Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie's groundbreaking books on no-limit hold'em tournament strategy, though certainly complementary, are in many ways distinct works.

Poker Book Review: Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie's 'Harrington on Cash Games, Volume I'

To say that Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie's hugely successful 'Harrington on Hold'em' series changed the way tournament poker is discussed and played would be an obvious understatement. The first two volumes...

Book Review: Warwick Dunnett's 'Poker Wizards'

Warwick Dunnett's 'Poker Wizards: Wisdom from the World's Top No-Limit Hold'em Players' collects contributions from several of the circuit's most accomplished players in a single volume. The book's primary focus is no-limit hold'em...

2008 WSOP, $10,000 NLHE Main Event Day 1A: Mark Garner Early Leader

The first day of the WSOP Championship is always a double-edged sword. For as many players that walk through the doors of the Amazon Room, about half as many leave before the day is done. But at the end of Day 1A, Mark Garner didn't...

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