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‘Parasitic Behaviour’ In Highrollers - Steve O’Dwyer Issues A Warning

1 month ago | pokerati.com | David K Lappin

A scorpion wants to cross a river but cannot swim, so it asks a frog to carry it across to the other side. The frog is understandably hesitant, fearful that the scorpion might sting it. The scorpion promises not to, pointing out that killing the frog in the middle of the river would lead to its own demise. The frog acknowledges the logic of the scorpion’s argument and agrees to take the scorpion on his back. Halfway across the river, the scorpion stings the frog, dooming them both.
19 Players Weigh-In on Debate

1 month ago | vegasslotsonline.com | David K Lappin

In just 24 hours, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) opens its doors for its 56th edition. Last year, record numbers of players created record-breaking fields in The Horseshoe and Paris. While there is some concern that economic uncertainty and travel concerns may result in lower numbers this year, what is certain is that hundreds of millions of dollars will change hands in the desert. 100 live bracelets are up for grabs in Las Vegas, alongside a big schedule of online events.
Jesse ‘The Gorilla’ Lonis Wins the Triton Montenegro Main Event

1 month ago | vegasslotsonline.com | David K Lappin

As the world speculated and memed about the outcome of a hypothetical battle between 100 men and a gorilla, the poker world conducted its own experiment, pitting Jesse ‘The Gorilla’ Lonis against 179 players, including many of the world’s best. The 29-year-old American poker pro has been on a tear for two months, cashing for $7.3m since early March, with five wins including yesterday’s $100,000 Triton Montenegro Main Event.
19 WSOP Players Weigh-In

1 month ago | vegasslotsonline.com | David K Lappin

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) begins in exactly one week, so those planning to play some events would do well to familiarize themselves with the new rules. A few of them are procedural, like where the button goes at the start of play and with three tables, two tables, and one table left. It’s also about the technicalities around dead buttons.
Xuan Liu Wins $25,000 WPT Global Slam in Triton Debut

1 month ago | vegasslotsonline.com | David K Lappin

Triton Montenegro kicked off in style on Tuesday with the 155-entry, $25,000 buy-in WPT Global Slam. A collaboration between the two prestigious brands, it produced an elite field including one Triton newcomer in the form of veteran pro, high-stakes cash crusher, and two-time EPT finalist Xuan Liu.
The Best and Worst of the WSOP: 19 Players Weigh-In

1 month ago | vegasslotsonline.com | David K Lappin

The world’s largest festival of wealth redistribution is just a fortnight away. Flights have beenbooked. Hotel stays are being cancelled and re-booked cheaper because economic uncertaintymeans Las Vegas is teetering on the brink of recession. Nonetheless, spirits are undampenable. May is a time for ‘what if’ in the poker world. Anticipation is high. Hope is bountiful. Bankrolls areplentiful. Staking deals are being locked in. Swaps are being booked. For the moment, dreamsremain uncrushed.
International Poker Players Worried About WSOP 2025 Travel

2 months ago | legaluspokersites.com | David K Lappin

Should Non-Americans Be Wary of Travelling to WSOP 2025? No matter what your political persuasion, there is one undeniable thing about current US President Donald Trump and that is how he is an agent of chaos. Trade Wars have been started, paused and started again in the same news cycle. Executive Orders are being signed on a daily basis. Under the Disruptor-in-Chief, established deals and longstanding agreements are not worth the paper on which they are written. In short, trust is gone.
Simon Wilson Pumps It Up at the 2025 Irish Poker Open

2 months ago | vegasslotsonline.com | David K Lappin

An exhilarating final table at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) concluded in the most scintillating manner possible as local man Simon Wilson was crowned the Irish Open champion for 2025. The young poker phenom is part of a new generation of talented Irish players who take no prisoners on the felt, approaching the game with a fierce intensity and executing with forensic precision.
Steve O’Dwyer Lashes Out at Daniel Smiljkovic in Late Reg Rant

2 months ago | vegasslotsonline.com | Dara O'Kearney |David K Lappin |Dan Katz |Owain Flanders

American poker pro Steve O’Dwyer is not happy with players who abuse the late registration system for tournaments. He took to X on Thursday to make his feelings clear, stating that “tournament organisers and directors need to start being extremely strict” about not allowing players to register once a late reg period has closed. Within the rant, he called out Daniel Smiljkovic specifically. He is a German player with around $92,000 in live earnings.
Black Friday, UIGEA & the Next Fallout?

2 months ago | legaluspokersites.com | David K Lappin

Poker’s Brink: Any Likely Fall-Guy? “History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.” ~ Karl MarxOn Thursday April 14th 2011, the online poker world was on the brink of catastrophe. Online poker operators who had knowingly and wilfully flouted legislation by transacting with US customers were teetering on the precipice. For four and a half years, they had enjoyed a competitive edge over their rivals who had exited the US market but their hubris was about to be punished.