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Chris Vaughan
Poker Journalist
Meet Chris, an iGaming veteran, who has been writing about poker and working within the industry since 2007. Chris writes about current poker topics, strategy, and guides, but he also has a passion for the history of poker and legends like Doyle Brunson and Bobby Baldwin, who have made the game what it is today.
Chris has been playing poker since catching the bug when watching the classic Late Night Poker series on Channel 4 in the UK. Since then he has played at a handful of EPTs and events mainly throughout Spain.
As well as being an avid poker fan, he is also a lover of literature. He combines his love of poker and writing by reporting on events and writing about the game.
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WSOP Main Event 2026 Changes: What you Need to Know
No return to November Nine-style waits, but there are planned delays to the final table and free WSOP coverage on the cards
Macau Poker Loses Another Venue with Wynn Closing its Doors
Wynn Macau closes its poker room, leaving just three main poker venues in Macau open to players
Boris Angelov Wins EPT Paris Mystery Bounty
Boris Angelov banks €217,100 in the EPT Paris 2026 Mystery Bounty event, on a final table packed with pros
Erik Friberg Wins Kings of Tallinn High Roller
Swedish legend Erik Friberg returns to the final table limelight, winning the Kings of Tallinn High Roller event
Low-Mid Stakes Live Poker Tournaments to Play in February
Discover the best low buy-in poker tournaments in February, across Europe, UK and America
US Poker Tax in 2026: Guide to the New “Phantom Income” Rule
US poker pros and amateurs need to know how the new “Phantom Income” rule works, so as to maximise their bankroll and not run into any unexpected costs.
Is the Onyx High Roller Jean-Robert Bellande’s Big Comeback Story?
Winning the Oryx Poker High Roller Event for $1.5 million, Jean-Robert “JRB” Bellande is on track for a great 2026
So, Who Really Is the WSOP GOAT?
Can Maurice Hawkins’s 22 WSOPC Rings come to close to Hellmuth’s 17 WSOP Bracelets? What determines who is the WSOP GOAT?
Maurice Hawkins Wins Record-Breaking 22nd WSOP Circuit Ring
The ever-controversial Maurice Hawkins breaks WSOP Circuit Ring record again with his 22nd WSOPC Ring
GGPoker Does a Major Weekly GGMillion$ Revamp: $2M GTD and Live Paradise Tickets
The GGMillion$ just got a serious upgrade. With a $10K buy-in, $2M guaranteed prize pool, a complimentary $10K Live Paradise ticket for the winner and cards-up coverage of every final table, GGPoker is turning this weekly high roller into a must-play event for ambitious grinders.
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