PokerListings Pulse #24: WSOP Winners, €130 Triumph, and More!

With the World Series of Poker 2024 in full swing and the Euro Football Cup 2024 kicking off, there’s plenty of news coming in from the poker industry. So, let’s have a look back at week #24.

The €130 Polish Poker Days Triumph

The Polish Poker Days, organized by Legalny-Poker alongside WPT Global and KKPoker, have been a true delight to come out of Bratislava. The series is already well known for its great attendance rates, and low buy-in well-structured tournaments.

This time it was no different, as the total amount of entries accumulated up to 3,131! For a buy-in of just €130, the winner would go home with a massive chunk of the total prize pool of €345,975.

With €56K originally reserved for the top spot, it was the Polish player Kamil Maslowski who took home almost €52K, after having made a deal in the end stage of play. Congratulations!

The €130 Polish Poker Days Triumph

WPT Global Introduces WPT Passport Dollars

WPT Global has been coming out with hit after hit from the very beginning of 2024. Based on their latest promotions, they’re not stopping any time soon.

As we all know, sports betting and poker go hand in hand, and WPT Global has found a way to bring the two even closer together by adding a sport betting feature to its online poker belt. On top of this, WPT Global is also introducing WPT Passport Dollars, and the Global Spins Leaderboards.

WPT Global is really shaking up every single tree they are coming across, and we are surely at the top of our seats to see what’s coming up next!

WSOP 1976 – The First Doyle Brunson Victory

On May 24, 2023, the news that poker legend Doyle Brunson passed away shocked the poker world.

Doyle and the World Series of Poker went hand-in-hand from the very first cards dealt all the way back in 1970. However, it wasn’t until 1976 that Doyle officially won his first major WSOP title.

It was Jesse Alto who was unlucky during heads-up, with Doyle Brunson taking home not only his first WSOP title, but a prize of $220,000! Read everything about the World Series of Poker 1976 in our article below.

WSOP 1976 – The First Doyle Brunson Victory

Unmasking the Life of an Online Poker Player

At this point, online poker is available all over the world, almost in every single country. Operators such as GGPoker, PokerStars, partypoker, and 888poker have been ruling the virtual felts for years.

In the same way, some online players, such as ‘LLinusLLove‘ and ‘Lena900‘ have become regulars at all top seated tournaments. Still, what are the pro’s and con’s of online poker? And what aspects do you need to consider to become a good online poker player?

Check out this article, and you0ll be ready to go!

Unmasking the Life of an Online Poker Player

WSOP 2024: When Casual Sexism Takes the Spotlight

Maria Konnikova and Maria Ho are professional female poker players who have been on the poker scene for quite a while.

Unfortunately, at the World Series of Poker 2024, they experienced a more than unpleasant situation when they attempted to return to their seats at the tournament. You can read all about this case of casual sexism in poker in the article below.

While you’re there, check out our Women in Poker section, where you’ll find some great stories from female players currently taking over the poker scene!

Types of Skill-Enhancing Software for Poker Players

Poker is a game of skill, something you can improve by using skill-enhancing software. Poker trackers, calculators, and solvers are all created to improve the game for any type of poker player. But how you make the best use of these tools?

That’s where poker courses come to light. Wherever you look, there will be coaches/trainers ready to give you well-rounded lessons based on your poker proficiency.

So, what are some things you need to consider when choosing the ideal course for you? Check it out right here.

Types of Skill-Enhancing Software for Poker Players

WSOP 2024: The Second 10 Events

Let’s take a look back at the second 10 golden bracelet winners at the World Series of Poker.

In our article, you’ll find all the results, some great insights, and captivating stories about what went down!

WSOP 2024: The Second 10 Events

Poker in Germany – A Complete Guide

Poker in Germany is a topic close to the heart of many poker fanatics. Not only is Germany one if the bigger poker markets in Europe, but they are (or better yet were) one of the main locations for hosting several live poker events such as the European Poker Tour, Eureka Poker Tour, and much more.

Regretfully, their poker regulations have changed over the years, resulting in professional players choosing to live abroad to follow their dreams. Nowadays, online poker in Germany comes with strict deposit limits and a maximum amount of virtual tables you can open.

On the other hand, its live circuit is slowly coming back to live, with the Eureka Poker Tour recently announcing a comeback to the German poker scene.

Poker in Germany – A Complete Guide

From Bulgaria With Skill: The Festival Rozvadov Recap

The Festival Series made its debut at Europe’s largest live poker capital, Rozvadov. While the town itself only counts 500-700 inhabitants, King’s Casino was overflowing with poker pros. Coming into tow, The Festival Series promised to be a live poker event like you’ve have never seen before.

Highlights of the 10-day poker event were of course the Main Event win of Presiyan Tsvetanov, third place finish of Maltese superstar Antoine Degiorgio, and all the mixed games events. Still, one thing in particular makes The Festival Series, as well as Rozvadov, shine: the Hospitality Events!

From Bulgaria With Skill: The Festival Rozvadov Recap

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