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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.

The high stakes action returns to the PokerGO Studio on Wednesday with the Poker Masters running Sept. 21 – Oct. 2 in Las Vegas.

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Poker Masters Kicks Off in PokerGO Studio With Plenty of High Roller Action from Las Vegas

Ryan Thompson September 21, 2022 0 comments

The high stakes action returns to the PokerGO Studio on Wednesday with the Poker Masters running Sept. 21 – Oct. 2 at the Aria in Las Vegas.

PokerStars is bringing USCOOP to Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey from Sept. 9-26 with $4.5 million guaranteed.

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PokerStars USCOOP Returns to American Online Poker Markets with $4.5M Guaranteed, 18 Trophies

Ryan Thompson September 6, 2022 0 comments

The Championship of Online Poker (COOP) brand has become a mainstay at PokerStars and that continues at the company’s US sites as well....

The WPT announced major streaming coverage centered around the World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas from Dec. 8-20.

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WPT Outlines World Championship Schedule With $22 Million Guaranteed; Online Qualifiers Also on Tap

Ryan Thompson August 18, 2022 0 comments

The World Poker Tour recently released the complete schedule for the upcoming WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas in December.

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Longtime poker pro Robert Mizrachi won the $5,000 WPT Venetian in Las Vegas on Sunday for a payday of $894,100.

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Robert Mizrachi Grabs WPT Title at Venetian; Tour Also Announces Legends of Poker Returning in September to Bicycle Casino

Ryan Thompson July 18, 2022 0 comments

While much of the poker world has focused on another tournament series over the last week, the Las Vegas Strip...

With the World series of Poker now underway, organizers announced Monday that nominations are now open for the Poker Hall Fame.

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Honor Roll: Nominations Now Open for Poker Hall of Fame; Winners Inducted During Main Event

Ryan Thompson June 7, 2022 0 comments

With the World Series of Poker now underway, organizers announced Monday that nominations are now open for the Poker Hall Fame. Poker fans can nominate...

The PokerStars Bounty Builder series kicks off on Friday and runs through May 23 with 135 PKO tournaments and $2 million guaranteed.

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PokerStars Knockout Bounty Builder Returns to US Markets With $2 Million Guaranteed

Ryan Thompson May 9, 2022 0 comments

The bounty hunting action is back for online poker players in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey. The PokerStars Bounty Builder series kicks off on Friday and...

After three days of the $25,000 PokerGO Tour Heads-Up Showdown, the tournament wrapped up on Saturday with Chino Rheem taking the title.

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Chino Rheem Scores Title in PokerGO Heads-Up Showdown; Hellmuth Match Brings Huge Fireworks, Apology

Ryan Thompson April 25, 2022 0 comments

After three days of action in the $25,000 PokerGO Tour Heads-Up Showdown, the new tournament wrapped up on Saturday with Chino Rheem taking the title.

Here's USPoker's complete summer tournament guide for those heading to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker.

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Summer Tournament Guide: A Complete Look at Las Vegas Poker Series During the World Series of Poker (Updated 5/11)

Ryan Thompson April 14, 2022 0 comments

While the World Series of Poker will attract major headlines this summer, numerous other properties around Las Vegas will once again offer major tournament series throughout...