PokerListings Pulse #20: The Return of partypoker, Stories from the WSOP Vault, and More!

Summer is just around the corner, and for us at PokerListings, that means only one thing – the poker world is preparing to bring the heat. Everywhere you look, there’s a live tournament, online qualifier, or even poker op-ed popping up

Just in case you missed out on any of it, our PokerListings recap is here to help you catch up or even qualifier for some of the top-tier poker events of the summer! Let’s go!

The Return of partypoker MILLIONS Online

This May has seen return of an all-time fan-favorite, the partypoker MILLIONS Online. For those blissfully unaware, the online poker series kicked off May 9th and will be running all the way until June 5th, when a new partypoker champion will be crowned.

The cherry on top of this poker Sunday has to be the $500K Main Event. Just like previous editions, it’s going to be a progressive knock-out with an even more impressive $530 buy-in. Since the main event is going down June 4th, players still have quite a bit of time to secure their spot at the coveted final table.

The answer to how to snag a spot is in our complete article below!

partypoker MILLIONS Online

The Story of Dan Bilzerian

From his high stakes games to even riskier business ventures, it difficult not to know at least something about Dan Bilzerian. Last week, we decided to go beyond just scratching the surface and see what this poker personality is all about – is Dan Bilzerian a poker prodigy or is he just playing to win?

In our article, you’ll get a little bit of everything, from his earliest childhood, to college, high stakes poker and ultimate business empire. Together, these pieces should help you form an image of the elusive personality of Dan Bilzerian.

The Story of Dan Bilzerian

Mediterranean Poker Party 2024

We’ve been going on about the Mediterranean Poker Party (MPP) for a while now. So, when the final chip dropped last week, we were among the first to tell you what went down on the European poker island.

The poker seas were off to a calm start with the $1,100 Luxon Pay Mystery Bounty, where Aleksey Savenkov snagged the ultimate prize after dominating the final table. It was all smooth sailing from there, with Serbian Jovan Kenjic taking home the title of a lifetime at the $10,400 MPP High Roller.

After that, all that was left was the $5,300 Main Event. Accompanied with some Hollywood dramatics, it was Azamat Lamkov who took it home. The $125 Main Event qualifier went home with a total of $1,000,000 – talk about getting more than you bargained for!

Mediterranean Poker Party 2024

WSOP 1973: The Triumph of Puggy Pearson

Last time we checked (in 1972 to be precise), it was Amarillo Slim who took home the title of WSOP champion. Unlucky for him, WSOP 1973 had other plans. Puggy Pearson was returning to Las Vegas with a vengeance.

The first cards were drawn on May 4 in a 7-Card Stud tournament with a $4,000 buy-in. The Main Event kicked off just a few days after on May 10th with some of the biggest names in poker ready to shoot their shot. With Amarillo Slim knocked out even before the top 10, the champion title was up for grabs.

But what exactly went down during the final table and how did Puggy Pearson come up on top – that’s for you to read and find out!

WSOP 1973: The Triumph of Puggy Pearson

The Banco Masters

If you’ve been following along, you know that the 39th edition of the Banco Casino Masters is just about all we’ve been able to talk about. So, when the live tournament got going last week, we were there to sum up the pre-weekend highlights.

The first three days alone saw 353 entries, with even more registered during the weekend. Banco Casino was also the place to be on Friday, with the Banco Casino Masters High Roller kicking off and flights for the Main Event in full swing.

For a more detailed recap, check out weekly break down below!

The Banco Masters

The Most Impressive WSOP Records

The World Series of Poker is earth shattering, let alone record breaking. Still, have you wondered about all the firsts and bests that went down on this poker podium?

While there are probably too many to count, in this article we’ve broken down just three: The Oldest Player, The Most Record-filled Main Event, and The Most Expensive $1,000,000 buy-in.

So, how old did Eugene Calden need to be to still dominate the poker tables? You’ll just have to ready along and find out!

The Most Impressive WSOP Records

The Festival Rozvadov

The Festival Series is beginning its season in Rozvadov on May 31st, with qualifiers running around the clock for months. However, even as the even draws inchingly close, there’s still plenty of time and opportunities to qualify.

For one, both partypoker and Unibet still had qualifier tournaments running on their poker operators last week. For a full list of the places you can still qualify for Rozvadov as well as what to expect from the first run of the Festival Series, check the article below!

The Festival Rozvadov