Get ready to deal in on the latest buzz from the online poker tables! From seasoned pros adding to their legendary careers to rising stars making their mark, the virtual felt has been buzzing with action. This month, we’ve got stories of hard-earned gold, strategic brilliance, and even a few “ouch” moments from the digital grind.
Jonathan Little: Finally, That Gold Bracelet!
Talk about a career highlight! Jonathan Little, a name synonymous with poker excellence, finally snagged his first World Series of Poker (WSOP) Bracelet – and he did it online! This 40-year-old pro, already a two-time World Poker Tour champion and founder of PokerCoaching.com, added WSOP gold to his impressive resume on June 17th. Despite nearly a million dollars in prior WSOP winnings, this $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event, netting him $90,663, was his first official series win. He even pulled off a sweet comeback for the victory! Just days later, Little proudly collected his hardware in person at the live WSOP in Las Vegas, a moment surely savored.
“Rampage” Yau: More Gold for the Vlogging King!
If you’ve been watching poker online, you know Ethan “Rampage” Yau. This vlogging sensation has been instrumental in bringing poker to a new generation, captivating over 338,000 YouTube subscribers with his engaging casino and tournament adventures. With over $3 million in live tournament winnings and a 2020 WSOP Online bracelet already under his belt, “Rampage” continued his winning streak in June, conquering an event on WPT Gold sweepstakes poker sites for nearly 15,000 redeemable sweeps coins!
One hot tip from “Rampage” for anyone heading to Vegas this summer: while the desert sun bakes outside, some casinos crank up the AC to Arctic levels! So pack a sweater for those chilly tournament rooms.
Other Stars Hitting the Winner’s Circle!
The online tables saw plenty of other players celebrating recent triumphs:
- Aaron Boone (the poker player, not the Yankees manager!) had an unforgettable Father’s Day, cashing big on PokerStars, GGPoker, and 888poker for almost $8,500 in profit. This 888poker Stream Team member is even giving away 1% of his WSOP Main Event action to a lucky follower – talk about a sweet deal!
- New York’s Nicholas Palma, a seasoned pro with over $2.7 million in live winnings, proved his versatility by playing online at the WSOP while in Vegas. He snagged a WSOP Circuit championship ring and over $28,000 in a $400 progressive knockout online event.
- New Jersey’s Jeremy “Jermz” Sissman, a full-time online grinder for nearly 17 years, showed he’s still got it. Despite claiming to have “given up” on Pot Limit Omaha, he made a triumphant return, winning the $100 BetMGM Big Shot for over $2,200!
The Agony of Aces Cracked & Pro Poker Pointers!
Every poker player’s nightmare came true for comedian and streamer Caitlin Comeskey. As a PokerStars ambassador, she was streaming her action from New Jersey when her pocket aces were cruelly “cracked” by a king-jack, ending her run in the $100 Sunday Special. Ouch! We’re hoping her luck turns around as she heads to Las Vegas.
For those looking to sharpen their online game, Jonathan Little has some golden advice! He recently shared a key difference between live and online poker: “Live poker gives you tells. Online poker gives you data. Use HUD (heads-up display) stats, watch betting patterns, and label your opponents as early as possible. Every edge counts.”
And for a different kind of poker wisdom, Joe Matton, a WSOP Circuit champion and “Live at the Bike” regular, is aiming for a WSOP bracelet and WPT title. This healthcare executive loves the game so much that he’s even working on a book to guide players toward other career paths if they ever decide to step away from the felt.