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Ryan Thompson

Ryan Thompson is a poker player and writer from the United States. His interest in the game started with friendly home games and grew into regular online play, including plenty of sessions on PokerStars, as well as live tournaments. Ryan follows the professional circuit closely, from the World Series of Poker to the major online series, and writes about tournament results, emerging players and the latest developments in the poker world.

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Phil Ivey Is Coming Back To Prove Who’s Best

Ryan Thompson October 31, 2017 0 comments

Buried at the bottom of a story here was word the one-time consensus best poker player in the world, Phil Ivey, will be playing more tournaments in 2018.

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UK Supreme Court Rules Against Phil Ivey In £7.7 million Edge Sorting Case

Ryan Thompson October 26, 2017 0 comments

It appears US Poker star Phil Ivey won't be receiving the £7.8 million he won playing Baccarat at London's Crockfords casino in 2012.

Editorial

Should Americans Really Care About WSOP Europe?

Ryan Thompson October 20, 2017 0 comments

The WSOP has added an 11-event encore with its WSOP Europe again this year. The top attraction? Rooting against Chris Ferguson to win WSOP POY.

General States

Seminole Hard Rock Poker Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open Kicks Off Nov. 15

Ryan Thompson October 17, 2017 0 comments

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida is set to host the latest incarnation of its Seminole Hard Rock Poker Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open.

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Moneymaker Wins, PokerStars Covers Overlays At PokerStars Megastack NJ Series

Ryan Thompson October 11, 2017 0 comments

Even six-figures in guarantees couldn't help PokerStars draw the number of players it expected to a live event in New Jersey.

General States

World Series Of Poker Circuit Wraps Up Trip To South Florida

Ryan Thompson October 4, 2017 0 comments

The World Series of Poker Circuit's first trip to South Florida wrapped up Monday with the crowning of two of the tournament series' biggest winners.

General States

Top 5 Reasons To Travel To New Jersey To Play NJCOOP

Ryan Thompson September 26, 2017 0 comments

The Pokerstars NJ NJCOOP returns at the end of the month, giving poker players from across the US every reason to travel to the Garden State to play...

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German Steffen Sontheimer Wins Poker Masters $100k and Inaugural Purple Jacket

Ryan Thompson September 21, 2017 0 comments

Germany’s Steffen Sontheimer dominated the inaugural Poker Masters series at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada over the past week.

General States

Former Champs, Hurricane Harvey Pledges Headline WPT Borgata Main Event

Ryan Thompson September 12, 2017 0 comments

The WPT returns to its East Coast home this week for a tournament that regularly draws some of the best poker players from across the entire country. Find...

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WPT Unveiled Many Changes At Legends Of Poker

Ryan Thompson September 1, 2017 0 comments

The World Poker Tour’s Legends of Poker tournament debuted many changes including new faces and a new way to watch final tables.

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