September 15, 2025

Boris Becker plays poker behind bars, with a debt to settle.

In an article on cardplayer.com, tennis legend Boris Becker opens up about his time playing poker in prison. While serving his sentence for tax evasion, Becker accrued a £500 debt to fellow inmates, which was settled by a friend for his safety.

September 17

Daniel Negreanu expands his portfolio beyond poker tables.

Daniel Negreanu has become a partner with prediction market platform Kalshi. The poker pro plans to stream his play and introduce fans to betting on everything from football to who’ll be the world’s richest person by 2025. He is also giving upcoming WSOP Paradise packages.

Three Hellmuth’s are better than one.

Or are they? Phil “The Poker Brat” Hellmuth recently took to social media to announce that is younger son Nick was hoping to start a career as a professional poker player. He joins Phil Hellmuth III who had a break out year at the WSOP this past summer.

September 16

One of the largest heads-up matches in history.

Here Dan 'Jungleman’ Cates breaks down his $15 million win in a video recap on cardplayer.com, proving high-stakes poker is not for the faint of heart. Facing off against Ossi 'Monarch’ Ketola in escalating heads-up freezeouts, Cates demonstrates the importance of respecting your opponent—even when the stakes are enough to buy a private island.

When you dish it out, sometimes you get served.

In a twist of fate at the 888poker Ambassador Sit & Go, Ian Simpson—who had been cheerleading for slowrolls—ended up getting slowrolled himself by Aaron Barone. As PokerNews reports, Simpson’s early dominance wasn’t enough to fend off a little poetic justice from his fellow ambassador.

September 15

Phil Hellmuth throws down the gauntlet.

Phil Hellmuth has issued a bold cash game challenge to his critics, putting $500,000 on the line to prove he’s still got what it takes. Known for his “White Magic” style, Hellmuth aims to silence the GTO proponents by wagering against them in televised cash games. It’s a classic Phil move, but will the Poker Brat’s hubris pay off?

Price tags just got a little more interesting.

In a twist no one saw coming, The Price Is Right teams up with BetMGM to offer a new game called The Lion’s Share. Contestants will try their luck on pricing challenges for a shot at a $500,000 prize. It’s a gamble, but someone’s got to win it!

BetRivers Poker enters the fall online poker tournament series fray.

BetRivers has announced its Poker Championship, taking place from September 21 to October 5, running parallel to BetMGM’s series. With $500,000 in guarantees and 32 events, it’s a serious contender in the poker world. Phil Helmuth assures players of thrilling finales.