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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Philip Sternheimer Scoops PLO Hi-Lo Title After Extra Day

England’s Philip Sternheimer has bagged his maiden WSOP gold bracelet, seeing off a stacked final table to lift the PLO HiLO Championship title.
Renat Bohdanov Defies the Odds to Win Second WSOP Bracelet
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Renat Bohdanov Defies the Odds to Win Second WSOP Bracelet

Ukraine’s Renat Bahdanov has taken the top spot in $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em to bag his second WSOP bracelet and capture the top prize of $451,600.
Nick Schulman Joins 7 Bracelets Club After Winning $10K NL 2-7 Lowball
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Nick Schulman Joins 7 Bracelets Club After Winning $10K NL 2-7 Lowball

Nick Schulman has put himself into contention for a place in the Poker Hall of Fame after taking down the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship.
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Telma Casaca | Poker News

WSOP 2025: All About The World Series of Poker in One Hub

Explore WSOP 2025: full schedule, live results, bracelet records, player gossip, and tips, all in one hub on VIP-Grinders.
John Racener Wins Hat Trick Bracelet in NL Super Turbo
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

John Racener Wins Hat Trick Bracelet in NL Super Turbo

John Racener has completed a WSOP bracelet hat trick after winning his third in the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty NL for $247,595.50.
Courtenay Williams Takes Down the Colossus for $542,540
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Courtenay Williams Takes Down the Colossus for $542,540

Courtenay Williams has topped a monster field of 16,301 entries to win the $500 Colossus and his first WSOP bracelet.
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Andrew Burnett | Online Poker News

Jans Arends Lands 4th GGMillion$ SHR title

Dutch pro Jans Arends picked up his 4th GGMillion$ SHR title last night, fending off anonymous Singapore account “Dafaniu” to pocket $368,247.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Chang Lee Scoops Bracelet and $2million in Second-ever Tournament

First appearance at the WSOP? Tick. Second tournament ever? Tick. High roller gold bracelet? Tick! Three ticks for Chang Lee is the biggest shock of the 2025 WSOP so far.
Nick Guagenti Beats Chino Rheem to Claim $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship Title
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Nick Guagenti Beats Chino Rheem to Claim $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship Title

Nick Guagenti came on top against Chino Rheem to win a hat trick of WSOP bracelets and the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship title.
Chaos Erupts Near WSOP Venues as Gunman Opens Fire on Las Vegas Strip
Mark Patrickson | Poker Gossip

Chaos Erupts Near WSOP Venues as Gunman Opens Fire on Las Vegas Strip

Two people have been shot dead after a gunman opened fire near the Bellagio fountains on the Las Vegas Strip last night.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Xixiang Luo Bags PLO Double Board Bomb Pot Bracelet

China’s Xixiang Luo scooped the newest event on the WSOP schedule last night, winning the Pot-Limit Omaha Double Board Bomb Pot for his third bracelet in less than a year.
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Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

WSOP 2025 Roundup - Scott Bohlman and Michael Lavin Win Second Bracelets

Scott Bohlman and Michael Lavin have won a second bracelet each, while Zachary Zaret and Aloisio Dourado picked up their first.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Blaz Zerjav Denies Chris Moorman 3rd Gold Bracelet

Slovenian phenom Blaz Zerjav bagged his third SCOOP title earlier this week. Last night he lifted WSOP gold and in doing so denied Chris Moorman his own third bracelet.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Ryan Hoenig Goes Wire to Wire for Maiden WSOP Gold

It was a four-day run for the ages that brought 31-year-old Colorado pro Ryan Hoenig his maiden WSOP gold bracelet last night.
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Andrew Burnett | Poker Industry News

Poker Hall of Fame Opens Nominations to Public

The Poker Hall of Fame is looking for its 64th member and you get a say in who will join Negreanu, Ivey and Hellmuth!
Lou Garza Snatches Second WSOP Bracelet from the Brink in Heads-Up Showdown
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Lou Garza Snatches Second WSOP Bracelet from the Brink in Heads-Up Showdown

Lou Garza has won his second WSOP bracelet after defeating Ben Lamb heads-up and coming back from what looked like a terminal disadvantage.
Battle of Malta Online Coming Soon to ACR Poker
Mark Patrickson | Online Poker News

Battle of Malta Online Coming Soon to ACR Poker

ACR Poker has agreed a new partnership to host the Battle of Malta Online, taking the renowned series to a US-facing site for the first time.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Benny Glaser Bags 7th Gold Bracelet to Join WSOP Legends

Benny Glaser bagged his 7th WSOP Gold Bracelet to join legends Daniel Negreanu, John Hennigan, Scott Seiver, Men Nguyen and Billy Baxter
Yosef Fox wins WSOP 2025 $10,000 Mystery Bounty
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Fox Duo Joins Rare Father-Son Bracelet Club in WSOP 2025

Yosef Fox has won the WSOP 2025 $10,000 Mystery Bounty event for $729,333 to become part of the latest father-son WSOP bracelet winner duo.
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Andrew Burnett | Online Poker News

Ilia Streltsov Scoops $1,661,695 with GGMillion$ Victory

Russian pro Ilia Streltsov last night scooped the $1,661,695 top prize in the GGMillion$ SHR. Phil Nagy was the big surprise making the final table.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Daniel Negreanu Shown Mercy from Rules But Denied Bracelet

It was so close but ultimately no cigar for Daniel Negreanu as his hunt for bracelet number eight fell just short last night.
Michael Wilklow Is the Latest WSOP Millionaire
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Michael Wilklow Is the Latest WSOP Millionaire

Michael Wilklow has emerged as the winner of the $1,000 Mystery Millions event, becoming the latest newly minted WSOP millionaire as he collects his maiden bracelet.
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Andrew Burnett | Poker Industry News

WPT Global Sign Up as new Chip Race Podcast Sponsor

WPT Global have stepped in to rescue the hugely popular Chip Race Podcast from oblivion, sponsoring the Irish-based, global-themed poker show for the next year.

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Get informed about the latest poker news and developing online poker stories, poker strategy as well as the best promotions and poker bonuses here.

Among other things, you will find your daily dose of articles with the latest breaking news and developing stories.

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What distinguishes us from the rest is our unique Featured Articles section, as you and the other visitors decide which articles are shown here.

Whatever articles get the most clicks automatically go here and therefore stay longer on our home page so that you don’t miss out on what moves the poker world.

Another exclusive feature of the VIP-Grinders.com poker news section is our Hand of the Week, where we analyze the most interesting and controversial poker hands and moves every Sunday.

Extremely popular and entertaining is our poker gossip news section. In this category, we cover the biggest poker scandals, rumors, cheating allegations and fights between famous poker players.

VIP-Grinders.com broadcasts live streams from the biggest cash games and poker tournaments and covers poker gossip, strategy, poker promotions as well as the latest industry news in its news section.

Regarding online poker, we are providing weekly recaps of the biggest online tournaments, cash games and the Sunday Grind.

Moreover, you will find the best poker freerolls, which are currently available in the online poker world in this category.

Finally, we are uploading the best poker videos and Twitch poker streams on a weekly basis and also inform you about the newest poker movies and documentaries.

Our news section has it all from scandals and the hottest poker boulevard news to the best rakeback deals and poker freerolls, to the most comprehensive online poker room reviews on the World Wide Web.

Breaking Poker Headlines

We cover changes that affect both American poker and global online poker news, from new licensing requirements to the latest bonus offers and freeroll promotions.

You’ll find timely updates on partnerships between leading poker sites, such as the historic integration of Full Tilt Poker with PokerStars.

Major Tournament Results

If you live for the thrill of big poker moments, you’re in the right place. We bring you up close and personal with the world’s biggest tournaments,  from the iconic World Series of Poker in Las Vegas to elite stops like the World Poker Tour and EPT Monte-Carlo.

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Our team is on the ground and online, delivering fast updates, key hands, chip counts, and major moves from both live and online poker events.

Whether it’s a deep run in a $10K Hold’em event or fireworks in a high-stakes cash game, we’ve got it covered.

Following career earnings? Scouting the next breakout star? Or just want a front-row seat to poker’s biggest moments? You’ll find it all here: career-defining wins, clutch final tables, and behind-the-scenes stories from places like Horseshoe Las Vegas, WPT Global, and more.

If poker tournaments are your passion, our coverage is your go-to hub for breaking news, detailed recaps, and expert analysis – all in one place.

The Latest Poker News

On this page, you’ll find the latest poker news from around the globe—updated daily with fresh headlines, breaking stories, and expert analysis.

As a leading poker affiliate, our mission goes beyond just sharing the top rakeback deals and exclusive promotions. Our editorial team delivers a full spectrum of poker content, including industry gossip, tournament results, legal developments, strategic insights, and both live and online poker news.

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We aim to create a dynamic mix of strategy articles, insider updates, poker videos, live streams, and news about the best freerolls and offers available.

Our team of professional poker journalists and seasoned online players publishes multiple articles each day to keep you ahead of the game.

Whether it’s the WSOP, WPT, or EPT, our live coverage and detailed recaps bring you front-row access to the biggest events. We provide breakdowns of iconic TV shows like High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark, where we analyze the most exciting hands and high-stakes action.

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You can follow the action as it unfolds or catch up immediately after—no costly streaming subscriptions required.

In our dedicated poker strategy section, we offer free weekly hand reviews from recent live and online games, helping you sharpen your skills in both cash games and tournaments.

Finally, we’ll always keep you updated with the newest high-value promotions, rakeback offers, and exclusive poker bonuses, so you can maximize your profits every time you hit the virtual felt.

Major Tournament Results

The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set for a record-breaking summer in Las Vegas, running from May 27 to July 16 at Horseshoe and Paris.

This year’s series features 100 events, with buy-ins ranging from $300 to $250,000, and introduces new formats like the $1,000 Battle of the Ages and the $3,000 T.O.R.S.E. event.

The $1,000 Mystery Millions opens the action with a guaranteed $1 million top prize, while high rollers can compete in the $100,000 PLO High Roller and $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em.

PokerGO will provide near-daily live tournament coverage, including every stage of the $10,000 Main Event from July 2-16.

On the World Poker Tour, Scott Stewart emerged as the WPT World Champion, capturing $2,563,900 after a dramatic final table. Chris Moorman’s back-to-back fourth-place finishes remain a highlight, cementing his legacy in the WPT Global circuit.

Over in Europe, the EPT Monte-Carlo Main Event is nearing its conclusion, with Boris Angelov leading the final table and a €1,000,000 top prize up for grabs. The event has drawn a strong international field, and the final table will be streamed live for fans worldwide.

Featured Poker Stories

In this section, we spotlight the voices and stories making headlines in the poker world, from exclusive interviews with industry leaders and rising stars to in-depth profiles of the top players by career earnings and big wins.

Exclusive Interviews

Get inside access to the minds driving today’s poker industry and community. Our recent player interviews feature a mix of legendary professionals, high-stakes regulars, and new voices shaping the future of the game.

Player Profiles

Meet the standout personalities and legends who define the modern poker world. Our profiles spotlight both American poker icons and international stars, focusing on their career earnings, big wins, and unique journeys.

Stephen Chidwick recently overtook Justin Bonomo to become #2 on the all-time money list, with over $66 million in live tournament earnings as of May 2025.

Chidwick’s consistency at the highest levels—19 cashes in 2025 alone—highlights his status as one of the best in the game.

His career includes multiple seven-figure scores, two WSOP bracelets, and a reputation for dominating high-stakes events worldwide.

Daniel Negreanu, a perennial fan favorite and GGPoker ambassador, remains a force at the WSOP.

With seven bracelets and over $23 million in WSOP earnings, Negreanu’s focus in 2025 is on quality play and enjoying the game, as he enters his first year of Seniors Event eligibility.

Justin Bonomo and Bryn Kenney continue to set the standard for American poker, with Bonomo’s lifetime winnings surpassing $65 million and Kenney holding the top spot on the global all-time money list.

Our News Categories

Our news categories are live and online poker news, poker gossip, industry news, poker strategy, poker legislation, the best poker promotions as well as the hottest live streams, poker videos and Twitch Poker streams.

In addition to that, we keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of mobile poker and provide reviews, when an online poker site releases a new poker app for iPhone or Android.

What else can you find in our Poker News Section?

While our goal is to bring you the latest news and poker gossip,but this is not all our poker news section has to offer, not by a far margin!

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We work closely together with the best online poker rooms to provide our players and partners with exclusive promotions such as private freerolls and exclusive poker bonuses.

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  • The hottest poker gossip and poker boulevard news
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  • Frequent updates on poker legislation
  • Honest Poker Reviews

Poker News FAQs

What are the biggest upcoming poker tournaments?

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) runs annually in Las Vegas, with the 2025 edition hosted at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The World Poker Tour (WPT) and EPT Monte-Carlo are also major events, featuring both live and online tournaments with millions in guaranteed prizes. Check our site regularly for schedules, live reporting, and results.

How do changes in poker laws and regulations affect where I can play?

Poker laws vary by country and state. In the U.S., states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey allow regulated online poker, and new proposals are being considered in New York and other regions. Always check the latest legal updates and ensure you play on licensed, legal platforms.

Who are the top poker players or rising stars to watch?

Current standouts include Scott Stewart (recent WPT World Champion), Chris Moorman, and Tom Dwan. Rising stars often emerge at major events like the WSOP and EPT. Our news section highlights player profiles, career earnings, and notable performances.

What new promotions, bonuses, or freeroll opportunities are available?

Leading sites like GGPoker and WPT Global regularly offer deposit bonuses, freerolls, and exclusive promotions. For example, GGPoker’s 100% deposit match up to $600 and WPT Global’s $1,500 welcome bonus are popular right now. Check our exclusive VIP-Grinders Promotions where you can claim tons of extra cash.

Where can I find expert poker strategy tips and how-to guides?

Our poker strategy section features articles, podcasts, and videos from top players and coaches. You’ll find advice on bankroll management, tournament tactics, and cash game strategy, suitable for both beginners and experienced players.