Monthly Archives: January 2021

Polk, Negreanu Heads-Up Match Will Continue to 25,000 Hands

Despite getting crushed for nearly $800,000, Daniel Negreanu isn’t ready to give up. The GGPoker ambassador said on Twitter that he’s going to continue in his match against Doug Polk through 25,000 hands.

The show will go on for Daniel Negreanu and Doug Polk. (Image: YouTube)

The poker stars completed the 12,500th hand of the $200/$400 no-limit hold’em match on Dec. 28. Per the rules, the player who trails at the midway point has the option to call it quits without penalty. If that player decides to play on, the match will consist of 25,000 hands.

Negreanu said on his most recent post-game interview on the GGPoker YouTube channel that he was pondering giving up, although it was clear that it was unlikely he would choose that route. He took to Twitter on New Year’s Day to announce his official decision.

Chris Moneymaker Leaves PokerStars As “Great” New Opportunity Comes Along

Chris Moneymaker has parted ways with PokerStars in order to capitalize on a great new opportunity within the industry, CardsChat has learned.

Chris Moneymaker has left PokerStars after 17 years in order to pursue new opportunities. (Image: Foxwoods Poker)

The 2003 WSOP Main Event champion broke the news last night. In a tweet to his fans (see below), Moneymaker thanked PokerStars for the last 17 years and said 2020 has given him time to reflect.

Being with his family and spending less time on the road is now a top priority. However, Moneymaker’s “interesting decision” will also allow him to pursue other opportunities in poker.

Seven Poker New Year’s Resolutions for 2021

If 2020 was the year where COVID-19 became an unwelcome player at the world’s poker table, we’re about to enter 2021. With everyone’s least favourite infection station – namely the virus – still hanging onto chips, what can we do to help you, the healthy poker player, make the most of the next 12 months whatever happens on and off the felt?

Start as you Mean to Go On

Kick off you year in style by playing with positivity, holding your nerve and making the kind of plays you want to. However you did in 2020, it’s time to start 2021 with a bang and in modern poker that means bringing your A-game. Don’t turn up at the felt unless you know that you can give your best.

Prepare for the Best, Expect the Worst