Recap Week #39: Champions Everywhere, WPT Announces the World’s Biggest Freeroll!

Poker Dealer Turned Champion: Christopher Campisano’s Unbelievable WSOPE Win

Going from being a poker dealer to winning a bracelet at the World Series of Poker Europe? Just ask Italian rockstar Christopher Campisano, the new Mini Main Event champion, who pocketed €213,950 for his outstanding performance!

King’s Resort in Rozvadov holds a special place for Christopher Campisano, and even more so now after this incredible win! What does the future hold for him? We’re sure we’ll see him battling it out again soon!

Poker Dealer Turned Champion: Christopher Campisano’s Unbelievable WSOPE Win

WCOOP 2024: High Five for Tonkaaaa

Is there any poker discipline Parker “Tonkaaaa” Talbot doesn’t excel in? He’s been in beast mode during this WCOOP, adding five event wins to his name! Will there be more victories during the Main Events and the cooldown events?

Let’s hope so!

WCOOP 2024: High Five for Tonkaaaa

Circus of Cards $300K GTD: New Freeroll Series on 888poker

888poker’s Circus of Cards promotion gives players the chance to enter poker freerolls with prize pools of up to $25,000 by completing simple tasks like winning a hand with AK or placing sportsbook bets.

Daily tasks earn tickets to $500 freerolls held three times a day, while completing nine tasks in a week grants entry to a $3,000 weekly freeroll. The highlight is the monthly $25,000 Fantastical Flames Freeroll, which players can qualify for by winning 100 hands or knocking out 10 opponents in PKO tournaments.

Additionally, the XL Autumn Series is nearing its end, with exciting tournaments scheduled from September 30^th to October 1^st, including the $10,000 Super KO Mini and the $500,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event. Players still have chances to win big in this thrilling series.

Circus of Cards $300K GTD: New Freeroll Series on 888poker

WPT Makes Poker History with the $5M ClubWPT Gold Invitational Freeroll

The WPT is going all out! A freeroll with a $5 million guaranteed prize pool is nothing short of incredible! Add to that an amazing prize distribution structure, and you have the perfect recipe for an event of the century.

Besides this epic freeroll, the WPT Prime will feature a $5 million guaranteed prize pool as well. The true flagship tournament of the event is, of course, the WPT World Championship, with a $10,000 buy-in. Could you be the next World Champion of Poker?

WPT Makes Poker History with the $5M ClubWPT Gold Invitational Freeroll

Vivian Saliba Secures Her First WSOP Bracelet in Rozvadov After Marathon Battle

Vivian Saliba secured her first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after an intense 17-hour battle in the €2,000 Pot Limit Omaha event at the 2024 WSOP Europe, earning €91,400 and surpassing seven figures in lifetime tournament earnings. Her win came after numerous near misses, including five prior WSOP final table appearances.

In the heads-up showdown, Saliba overcame a chip disadvantage to defeat Markus Anheier, finally capturing that coveted bracelet. A professional since 2017, Saliba’s poker journey continues to thrive, sponsored by 888poker and producing top results.

Vivian Saliba Secures Her First WSOP Bracelet in Rozvadov After Marathon Battle

Moritz Dietrich Wins the Record-Breaking $5K WSOP Online Main Event ($4,021,012)

The 2024 WSOP Online Main Event made history with 6,146 entries and a prize pool of over $29 million, setting a new record for the largest event in online poker.

At the final table, favorite Isaac Baron eliminated the first two players. Notable bust-outs included Audrius Stakelis in 9th, Ben “BenCB” Rolle in 8th, and Hai Pan in 7th. Ilya Anatski had a tough break, finishing 6th after running into pocket kings, while Diogo Coelho exited in 5th after an intense five-handed play.

The tournament came down to a heads-up battle between Evgenii Akimov and Germany’s Moritz Dietrich. Akimov started with a big chip lead, but Dietrich fought back. After four hours of back-and-forth, Dietrich finally sealed the win, earning a massive $4,021,012 payday. Akimov finished in second, taking home just over $3 million, while Rui Ferreira rounded out the top three with $2,390,418.

Moritz Dietrich Won the Record-Breaking $5K WSOP Online Main Event ($4,021,012)

WSOP 1980: Stu Ungar vs. Doyle Brunson

One of the key moments in World Series of Poker history has to be the time when a young 26-year-old phenomenon entered the legendary stage. It was Stewart Errol Ungar, better known as Stu “The Kid” Ungar, who launched his stunning poker career by taking on the likes of Doyle Brunson.

Stu not only defeated Brunson heads-up but also beat Moss, Gabe Kaplan, and Charles Dunwoody, who couldn’t stop the young gun from New York. This win marked Stu Ungar’s first World Title.

WSOP 1980: Stu Ungar vs Doyle Brunson

How the Star of VeniVidi1993 Was Born

Dirk “VeniVidi1993” Gerrits, a Dutch poker prodigy, began his poker journey at 14, playing with friends before diving into online poker. After early struggles and using his father’s credit card to fund his poker account, Dirk managed to turn $100 into $16,000 by age 16. Despite his parents’ skepticism, he withdrew the money, fueling his passion for poker.

Though his poker obsession impacted his school performance, leading him to repeat a year, Dirk’s skill and dedication saw him grow his bankroll to over $100,000, solidifying his future as a professional poker player. Today, he is among the best in the world when it comes to Pot-Limit Omaha.

How the Star of VeniVidi1993 Was Born