Andrew Burnett

Professional Poker Journalist

Andrew Burnett is a professional journalist from Scotland, now living in the north of England.

An avid poker player, he dreams of one day playing the WSOP Main Event and has promised himself he will fold aces and kings if he gets them on the first hand to avoid front-page headlines.

Andrew has written for several of the poker world’s biggest sites and continues to enjoy the challenge of bringing readers all the latest news from our wonderful game.

The author of two books (on chess), he is now looking to turn his hand to a poker-based crime novel based on the characters that inhabit the poker world.

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Phil Hellmuth Attacks Shaun Deeb Over Player of the Year Award

Phil Hellmuth has had to apologize after an attack on Shaun Deeb’s Player of the Year win backfired. The Poker Brat was shot down on social media.

Alex “Pwndidi” Theologis Scoops GGMillion$ SHR for $300k

Greek pro Alex “Pwndidi” Theologis took down his maiden GGMillion$ SHR last night, scooping $299,880 after defeating Juan Pardo Dominguez heads-up.

The 2025 World Series of Poker in Numbers

This summer’s World Series of Poker saw players fork out a total of $529million in buy-ins, but how much of that went in rake? The answer — a healthy $47million!

Shaun Deeb Wins 2025 WSOP Player of the Year Title

Shaun Deeb has been crowned WSOP Player of the Year after a seven-week battle royale. Deeb edged out Benny Glaser to take the coveted crown.

The Taxman Takes $9million from Main Event Final Table

Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi may well have won the $10million top prize, but he will only get to keep $6million of it as the taxman takes his bite!

Simon Mattsson Scoops 4th GGMillion$ SHR Title

Swedish online crusher Simon Mattsson scooped this week’s GGMillion$ SHR, picking up $240k for the win.

Mike Mizrachi Leads Main Event Final Four in Hunt for $10million

An incredible night of poker saw nine hopefuls whittled down to just four contenders as the Main Event exploded into action at the final table.

Missing Main Event player Yuto Moriyasu found safe in Vegas

Yuto Moriyasu, the Japanese poker player who went missing last week, has been found safe and well. Concerns were raised when he didn’t appear for the Main Event.

Kenny Hallaert Leads the Pack in Hunt for Main Event Glory

It was a day of high drama in the Main Event last night as Kenney Hallaert forged a big lead and William Kassouf was escorted from the premises.

Daniel Negreanu Accuses Ike Haxton of Main Event Angle Shoot

“Scummy stalling” was how Daniel Negreanu described Ike Haxton’s play in the Main Event yesterday. Haxton tanked for 6 minutes on a payjump.