In this week’s Calling the Clock we bring you a full round-up of all the major headlines from the World Series of Poker; another European withdrawal from PokerStars, and a new challenge for Tony G.

 At the time of writing 64 events have either passed or are in motion at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), and the $10,000 Main Event is peeking over the horizon. So, let’s bring you up to speed in the week’s biggest news stories.

Brian Rast became the second player to win the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship twice after beating Justin Bonomo in a titanic tussle that lasted over three hours.

Rast added a 2016 victory to the one he won in 2011. Michael ‘The Grinder’ Mizrachi is the other player to win two PPC titles either side of Rast’s 2011 success. The Grinder also featured in the business end of this one finishing in fourth place.