The 2023 WSOP kicked off just days ago, but already they have awarded a bracelet. The first winner came from the $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em event, and the lucky player outlasted a field of over 1,000 contestants to take home over $75,000. This was just the first of many events on the massive WSOP schedule. The winner was Peter Thai, who ran up against numerous challenges on his way to victory. Although he initially entered the final table as one of the chip leaders, he faced some strong competition,   outlasting James Urbanic in a grinding heads-up showdown. After…

We all knew this day would come eventually, but every day we hoped it wasn’t today… but it is. Doyle Brunson, the legendary godfather of poker, has died. He was 89 years old. I was honored and thrilled to meet Doyle at industry events when his Doyle’s Room poker site worked with us years ago. He was the same exact man in person as you saw on television. During one of our meetings, Doyle even let me wear one of his famous cowboy hats while we filmed… just to be funny. He was that sorta guy. Known as Texas Dolly,…

The Las Vegas poker scene is in for an elevated experience as Poker Night in America raises the stakes. After nine seasons in some of America’s most esteemed card rooms, the show has now taken up residence in a 10,000-square foot private mansion in Las Vegas, where it will launch its new content under the ‘Studio 52’ banner. Poker Night in America has engaged a wide-ranging line-up of poker personalities to broadcast from Studio 52, from Lon McEachern—the voice of the World Series of Poker on ESPN for over 20 years—to YouTube sensation Joey Ingram. Aceholes” duo Nikki Limo and…

If you like poker and international travel, perhaps the WSOP London in July is a good fit for you! Back after a decade away, the tournament will hold events there from July 27th to August 13th at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel. And this event is hosted and presented by GGPoker. WSOP London will be the first stop of the new 2023/2024 circuit season. The schedule includes four highlight poker events, with the £3,000 + £300 Main Event taking center stage. The series will also feature a £500 + £60 Colossus, a £1,000 + £100 Mystery Million, and a…

The 2023 WSOP registration is now open online! This will be the second year that the event is back on the iconic Las Vegas Strip! The event will be held at the Horseshoe Casino and Paris Las Vegas, and you can check out the events details here. In an exciting development, WSOP players now have the option to save even more by booking a complete trip package, which includes resort accommodations and airfare, all in one seamless process right after registering online at Bravo Poker Live. This new feature aims to provide players with added convenience and cost-saving opportunities as…

There have been rumors floating for months that a one-time WSOP site could become the future home on Major League Baseball. And recently, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said that the Oakland Athletics relocating to Las Vegas is looking more and more like a reality. And while building a new baseball stadium on the south Strip where the Tropicana is located… or perhaps at the north end at the Las Vegas Festival grounds, a new possible location has emerged. The Rio Casino, which once served as the official WSOP site from 2005-2021, holds a significant place in poker history. It has…