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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Shiina Okamoto Goes Back-to-back in Ladies Championship

Shiina Okamoto completed remarkable back-to-back Ladies Championship wins last night in Vegas. The Japanese player banked $184,094 and a second WSOP gold.
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Telma Casaca | Guts Poker

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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Mike “The Grinder” Mizrachi Takes Down Record Fourth PPC Title

Mike “The Grinder” Mizrachi won a historic fourth Poker Players Championship title last night, pocketing $1,331,322 for his record-breaking performance.
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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.
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Telma Casaca | Guts Poker

VIP-Grinders Deals & Poker Promotions in July 2025

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Andjelko Andrejevic Takes Down $5,000 6-Handed NLH
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

WSOP Round-Up: Andjelko Andrejevic Takes Down $5,000 6-Handed NLH for $855,515

Andjelko Andrejevic has won his maiden bracelet in the $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em event, ending a nine-year wait for another live tournament victory.
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Mark Patrickson | Online Poker News

Qualify for the WPT Global Summer Million Playground Festival with Daily Freeroll Satellites

WPT Global is running a month of freeroll tournaments to award 30 Main Event seats at the Summer Million Playground Festival in Montreal.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Hellmuth busts Negreanu but Matusow Survives $50k PPC Bubble

There was old-school carnage at the World Series of Poker last night, as Phil Hellmuth KO’d Daniel Negreanu, then turned Poker Brat as he also bust out.
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Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

WSOP Day 30: Jesse Yaginuma Pulls Off Comeback of the Ages

Jesse Yaginuma came back from the brink after turning around a 16-1 chip deficit to seize victory in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker and claim a $1,255,180 prize.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP Gossip

$1million Chip Dumping Allegations Mar WSOP Victory

Jesse Yaginuma pulled back a 10-1 chip deficit to land WSOP gold and a $1milllion bonus but has sparked claims of a chip dumping deal.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP Gossip

Chinese Pros Accused of Collusion in WSOP $50k PLO

Cheating accusations have been levelled against two Chinese players at the final table of the WSOP $50k PLO SHR this week.
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Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

WSOP 2025 Round-Up: Third Time Lucky for Brit Robert Wells

Welshman Robert Wells has finally won his first WSOP bracelet and a career-best $228,115 prize following a pair of runner-up finishes in 2024.
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Andrew Burnett | Online Poker News

Anonymous Yougotofoldnow Scoops GGMillion$ SHR title for $270k

Anonymous player Yougotofoldnow continued the trend of mystery players defeating the crushers by taking down this week’s GGMillion$ SHR for $271,631.
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Andrew Burnett | Poker Gossip

JokerStars Scammer Banned from Club for RFID Cheating

JokerStars Poker Room in Houston, Texas has uncovered a brazen cheating scam involving RFID cards and a hidden card reader.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Dylan Linde Bags Third Bracelet at Third Attempt

Dylan Linde’s third final table of the 2025 World Series of Poker proved to be the magic number as he bagged his third WSOP gold.
Adrian Mateos
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

WSOP 2025 Round-Up: Adrian Mateos and Benny Glaser Etch Their Names into Poker History

Spanish MTT legend Adrian Mateos has won his 5th WSOP bracelet in almost record time after taking down the hybrid Online/Live Event the $3,200 NLH High Roller.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Dennis Weiss Does WSOP Double with $2.3million PLO Victory

German pro Dennis Weiss has scooped one of the biggest prizes of this year’s WSOP, winning the $25k buy-in PLO High Roller for a staggering $2,292,155.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

WSOP Controversy as Male pro wins Ladies Championship Satellite

There’s always one male player who can’t resist the temptation and this year Albert Ng entered and won a satellite to the WSOP Ladies Championship.
Brian Rast has come back from a single big bet to defeat Andrew Yeh and win the WSOP 2025 $10,000 Razz Championship for his seventh bracelet.
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Brian Rast Pulls Off Amazing Escape to Win Seventh Bracelet

Brian Rast has come back from a single big bet to defeat Andrew Yeh and win the WSOP 2025 $10,000 Razz Championship for his seventh bracelet.
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Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

WSOP 2025 Day 23: Brian Rast Close to Seventh Bracelet

Brian Rast is on the brink of joining the exclusive seven bracelets club, returning tonight to take on Andrew Yeh in the $10K Razz Championship with a 3-1 chip deficit.
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Andrew Burnett | Online Poker News

“ImWoHooooooooo” Lifts GGMillion$ SHR in Battle of Mystery Players

It was big payday time for anonymous player “ImWoHooooooooo” flying the Mexican flag to victory in this week’s GGMillion$ SHR.
Veerachai Vongxaiburana Shows the Pros How it’s Done in WSOP 2025 $10,000 Big O Championship
Mark Patrickson | WSOP 2025

Veerachai Vongxaiburana Shows the Pros How it’s Done in WSOP 2025 $10,000 Big O Championship

Hobby player Veerachai Vongxaiburana has swept aside a field of hardened high-stakes pros to win the $10,000 Big O Championship and his maiden WSOP bracelet.
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Andrew Burnett | WSOP 2025

Seth Davies lifts Maiden Bracelet and $4.75million

It was bracelet number one and a lifetime best cash for Seth Davies, the US pro besting Alex Foxen heads-up in the $250k buy-in SHR.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.