Live Poker Archive

Phil unveiled the secrets of this zoomorphic assignments, explaining how and why he classifies each opponent as a poker animal. They why is simple – it's easier to associate each face with an animal than a literary label. The how makes more sense we dig deeper into the inner-working of his mind....

Livingston's elimination earned him $4,000,000, by far the largest cash of his live tournament career, and the undying respect of his fellow Canadian poker players. At the same time, it earned Ensan an advantage going into heads-up against the Italian, Dario Sammartino....

Alex was the only Canadian to make it to the elite nine, and he won't give it up easily. He's been cool, calm and calculated, making cautious decisions throughout the day. As of now, he is one of just five players remaining, and unfortunately, he has the low stack once again, holding on...

After starting in 2nd on Day 6, Canada poker pro Sam Greenwood hit the rails last night, leaving fellow countryman Michael Niwinski in the best position to bring the WSOP Championship home to Canada. Day 6 of the World Series of Poker Main Event was a trying one for almost everyone at the tables...

Sam Greenwood isn't the only Canadian eyeing the most prestigious of all card player prizes. There are nine others who would love to bring the championship bracelet home to the Great White North. They are, in order of chip counts......

Shawn claimed the coveted WSOP bracelet on July 7, 2019, the day after his 36th birthday. He was competing in the $800 WSOP.com Online NLH 6-handed event #76, which drew 1,560 players to the virtual felt on Sunday. It took a little more than 11 hours to finish out the opposition, with Shawn...

It's finally here! The excitement leading up to this moment has been culminating for more than a month. Today marks the start of the 50th Anniversary edition of the World Series of Poker's most prestigious event, the $10,000 No Limit Holdem Championship – a.k.a. the 2019 WOSP Main Event!...

Each year, this esteemed ranking system culminates into one person – the person who generates the most points via tournament cashes – being named the Player of the Year (POY). With today, July 1, 2019, being the midway point through the year, it seems like an appropriate time to see where the players...

Only 57 tournaments have played out to the end. Event #58 has only 12 remaining; none from Canada. That still leaves 31 bracelets to be awarded (potentially to Canadian poker players), including the most precious of them all – the 2019 WSOP Championship bracelet....

At 35 years of age, Ari Engel has now seen it all. He's dominated the online poker realm, captured a 7-figure crown in the live tournament sector, and after having already won 9 gold rings, finally claimed the most coveted piece of poker jewelry in the world – a WSOP bracelet....