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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 World Poker Tour announced the first half of its 2022 schedule this week as the company’s 20th season gets underway.

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TEAMING UP: WPT Partners with Budweiser for Celebrity Charity Game Debuting May 28

Ryan Thompson May 28, 2020 0 comments

There are numerous challenges for live poker rooms and tournament operators because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Tournaments have been canceled and postponed with televised poker put...

Your US online poker guide for May 17-19.

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US ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT GUIDE: Weekend of May 15-17, 2020

Ryan Thompson May 14, 2020 0 comments

A full slate of big events and six-figure guarantees are in store for US-based online poker players this weekend. Opportunities await to jump in the WSOP Spring...

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Hank Azaria’s Celebrity Friends Battle it Out in PokerStars $1 million Charity Tournament

Ryan Thompson May 8, 2020 0 comments

A cast of celebrities return to the poker felt via PokerStars on Saturday to raise money for charity. The event includes...

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US ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT GUIDE: Weekend of May 8-10, 2020

Ryan Thompson May 7, 2020 0 comments

Some nice events remain this weekend for US-based online poker players. That includes major series from the WSOP Spring Online Championships and the Global Poker Rattlesnake Open...

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US ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT GUIDE: Weekend of May 1-3, 2020

Ryan Thompson April 30, 2020 0 comments

A few major events came to a close over the last week, but some big tournaments remain for US-based online poker players. That includes the WSOP Spring...

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MONSTER STACK: GGPoker, WSOP Raise Stakes with $100 Million Super Series

Ryan Thompson April 28, 2020 0 comments

Plans for the new GGPoker WSOP Super Circuit Online Series took shape this week. The operator released a packed 595-event schedule with a record
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Global Poker Home Series Posts Record Numbers, Massive Main Event Set for Sunday

Ryan Thompson April 22, 2020 0 comments

As a sweepstakes poker site, Global Poker isn’t a traditional online poker site. However, its browser-play platform has produced record numbers as part of the...

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US ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT GUIDE: Weekend of April 17-19, 2020

Ryan Thompson April 16, 2020 0 comments

The big action continues this weekend for US-based players. Numerous events with big guarantees await players looking for some big field and guarantees.

USPoker once again brings players a...

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US ONLINE POKER PLANS: Several events highlight major action for week of April 6

Ryan Thompson April 6, 2020 0 comments

The massive action continues this week in the suddenly growing American online poker market. Multiple operators have rolled nice series with big guarantees.

PokerStars, WSOP.com, and
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WSOP.com Packs $4 Million Spring Championships After Huge Super Series

Ryan Thompson April 2, 2020 0 comments

The good news continues this week for American online poker players. Fresh off a successful Online Super Series, WSOP.com is doubling down with the...

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