Celebrities & Poker Pros

José “Girah” Macedo Poker Scandal: The Rise And Fall Of A Fake Prodigy

The stories of poker prodigies have always been very popular in the poker community. Hearing how the likes of Tom Dwan or Annette Obrestad came out of nowhere and conquered the game gives hope to everyone else that they could make it on the green felt...

December 30, 2021 — 6 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

Dan Bilzerian: The Playboy And Self-Proclaimed Poker Millionaire

There are very few people in the high-stakes poker community who are as controversial as Dan Bilzerian. Loud, brazen and flamboyant, Bilzerian has been involved in more scandals than we can count. Although not a professional poker player, he’s touted his poker success for years, claiming...

December 23, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

Christian Lusardi And The Borgata Counterfeit Chips Scandal

There are many ways to become famous in poker. Winning a big tournament will surely get you on the map,...

December 20, 2021 — 5 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

Will Kassouf: Speech Play Genius, Or Most Annoying Player Ever?

Not many poker players have managed to be as controversial as Will Kassouf. While a few names come to mind...

December 2, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Fedor Holz?

Fedor Holz is a well-known name in high-stakes poker circles. The young German seemingly came out of nowhere and conquered...

June 23, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Eli Elezra?

If you've been a poker fan for some time, you most certainly know the Israeli-born businessman and poker player Eli...

June 17, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Sammy Farha?

Sammy Farha may not be one of the biggest names in poker going solely by his results, but he's definitely...

June 1, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Mike “The Mouth” Matusow?

Mike “The Mouth” Matusow is one of the more polarizing characters in poker. While some enjoy his outbursts, antics, and...

May 22, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Gus Hansen?

Gus Hansen was one of the best-known faces in the poker scene during the late 2000s. Nicknamed "The Great Dane",...

May 17, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Tony G?

Antanas Guoga, better known as “Tony G”, is one of the most colorful characters that the poker world has ever...

May 15, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Jennifer Harman?

During the years of the poker boom, Jennifer Harman enjoyed quite a bit of popularity among the fans and a...

May 2, 2021 — 6 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Tom “durrrr” Dwan?

Those of you who have been poker fans for some time probably know the name Tom Dwan and his famous...

April 26, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros, Infographics

The Hollywood Walk Of Shame

Fallen Stars And Criminal Performances The Hollywood Walk of Fame is widely seen as the pinnacle of stardom. The celebrities...

April 15, 2021 — 4 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Johnny Chan?

Born in 1957, Johnny Chan started playing way before poker became mainstream, and his results over the years have confirmed...

April 9, 2021 — 6 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Chris “Jesus” Ferguson?

Chris "Jesus" Ferguson was one of the most prominent people during the early days of the poker boom. He was...

April 3, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Annie Duke?

The name of Annie Duke is well-known, albeit not particularly liked in the poker community. The sister of Howard Lederer,...

March 28, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Vanessa Selbst?

With International Women’s Day taking place tomorrow, Casino.org felt it was only right to honour the greatest female poker in...

March 7, 2021 — 7 min read

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The Amazing Story Of The Grandma And The Longest Craps Roll In History

Ever wondered who holds the record for the longest craps roll ever? It might not be who you’d expect. One...

March 3, 2021 — 3 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Annette “Annette_15” Obrestad?

The Norwegian poker star has pretty much disappeared from the poker public eye, but she was filling headlines of all...

March 1, 2021 — 6 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Peter Eastgate?

Back in 2008, Peter Eastgate took the entire poker world by surprise when he took down the WSOP Main Event,...

February 19, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Jamie Gold?

When Jamie Gold emerged victorious in the 2006 WSOP Main Event, it was the stuff that dreams are made of....

January 27, 2021 — 6 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros, Sports

9 Stars Who Refused The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Once upon a time, a Super Bowl halftime performance was one of the most sought-after slots in the world for...

January 14, 2021 — 4 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Chris Moneymaker?

Chris Moneymaker may not be the greatest poker player to have ever lived in terms of results, but there is...

January 8, 2021 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened to Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson?

There are very few players who have left as big of a mark in the poker community as Doyle “Texas...

December 30, 2020 — 7 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros

What Ever Happened To Viktor “Isildur1” Blom?

There are very few poker fans out there who don’t know the name of “Isildur1”. Image: Instagram/viktorb1om The Swede, whose...

December 27, 2020 — 8 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker

Archie Karas: The Rise And Fall Of The Ultimate High-Roller

The story of Archie Karas, known around the Sin City poker circuit as “the Greek” is one of our all-time...

November 18, 2020 — 3 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros, Poker, Top 10s

Top 10 Worst Trash Talkers In Poker

In poker, one way to become famous is by posting good results, especially in the tournaments. Several big scores will...

October 28, 2020 — 10 min read

Celebrities & Poker Pros, Top 10s

Top 10 Famous Gamblers Who Broke The Law

From match-fixing and murder to robbing post offices and bomb-making, these prolific gamblers with jail-time on their records are…well…an interesting...

October 9, 2020 — 5 min read