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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.

After recently announcing the complete 2023 schedule, the WPT announced the dates for the season-ending World Championship on Tuesday.

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WPT Announces Dates for World Championship, Popular Event Returning in December

Ryan Thompson March 15, 2023 0 comments

After recently announcing the complete 2023 schedule, the World Poker Tour also announced the dates for the season-ending WPT World Championship on Tuesday.

PokerStars announced a complete tournament lineup on Friday for Michigan-New Jersey with $1 million in guarantees every week.

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PokerStars Revamps Michigan-New Jersey Lineup With $1 Million on the Line Each Week; $500K for PA

Ryan Thompson February 3, 2023 0 comments

Online poker players in Michigan and New Jersey now have even more to play for at PokerStars. After the launch...

The PokerGO Cup reached the halfway point in Las Vegas on Monday with four winners cashing in so far including Sean Winter and Justin Saliba.

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Cup Conquerers: Sean Winter, Justin Saliba Highlight Early PokerGO Cup Winners

Ryan Thompson January 17, 2023 0 comments

The PokerGO Cup reached the halfway point in Las Vegas on Monday with four winners cashing in so far. Some of those notching...

With the new year here and plenty of action on the poker horizon, USPoker staff offer up prognostications for 2023.

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LOOKING AHEAD: Events, Trends, and Players to Watch for in the World of Poker for 2023

Ryan Thompson January 6, 2023 0 comments

The new year is here and everyone loves a few interesting predictions. The poker world, including the online game, has surged since the pandemic and created...

Gaming regulators officially gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for PokerStars to launch interstate online poker between Michigan and New Jersey.

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It’s Almost Go Time: State Officials Approve Multi-State PokerStars Launch Combining Michigan, New Jersey

Ryan Thompson December 28, 2022 0 comments

Gaming regulators officially gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for PokerStars to launch interstate online poker between Michigan and New Jersey.

PokerStars is offering rounders plenty of opportunities and announced the launch of the “25 Days of Tournaments."

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CELEBRATION: PokerStars Launches Special Holiday Tournaments; Jen Shahade Giving Away Platinum Pass

Ryan Thompson December 4, 2022 0 comments

The holidays are a busy time for US online poker players as players get some free time for some holiday action.

PokerGO announced a deal with YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels on Tuesday for an expanded distribution partnership.

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TUNE IN: PokerGO Teams Up With YouTube TV for Expanded Distribution Deal

Ryan Thompson November 23, 2022 0 comments

Poker fans now have another opportunity to tune it to their favorite game. The PokerGO streaming service announced a deal with YouTube TV...

PokerStars announced more Platinum Pass opportunities on Friday for players in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan.

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Golden Ticket: PokerStars Adds More Online Platinum Pass Winning Opportunities for US Players as PSPC Approaches

Ryan Thompson November 7, 2022 0 comments

The Platinum Pass opportunities keep coming for US online poker players. PokerStars announced even more opportunities to win one of...

The WPT announced additional events for the second half of Season XXI last week with several events in the US and around the world.

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WPT Roundup: World Championship Qualifying Begins, Model Wins NY Charity Event, Australia Champion Crowned

Ryan Thompson October 14, 2022 0 comments

The World Poker Tour World Championship heads to Wynn Las Vegas in December with a $15 million guarantee and qualifying is already underway.

PokerStars announced three more chances to win a Platinum Pass on Friday and also unveiled recent online pass winners as part of USCOOP.

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GROWING SCHEDULE: PokerStars Ramps Up More Live Platinum Pass Opportunities in US; Six Online Players Cash in for Passes So Far

Ryan Thompson October 3, 2022 0 comments

American players hoping to book a trip to the Bahamas for the PokerStars Players Championship (PSPC) now have more opportunities. The company announced...

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