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2021 World Series of Poker In Review: Week One Highlights And What To Look Forward To
The 52nd annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP®) wrapped up its first week of play at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino this week, exceeding participation expectations as the series returns to in-person play this year. With record participation over the weekend, including nearly 13,000 players participating The Reunion No-Limit Hold’em, with 6,000 participants in the event on Sunday alone, and nearly 4,300 players participating in Monday’s No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack, the WSOP opening week delivered some heart-warming wins and exciting starts to the tournament.
Poker fans and interested media can tune into the weekly WSOP virtual press conference on Friday, Oct. 8 at 12 p.m. PST where host Tiffany Michelle will dive deeper into this week’s milestone events with special guests, bracelet winners and more. This week’s virtual press conference can be viewed on the WSOP YouTube channel. Be sure to check out last week’s press conference, with special guests WSOP Vice President, Jack Effel; Senior Vice President, General Manager of CLEAR Sports & Entertainment, Jerome Pickett; and world-renown professional poker players Maria Ho and Daniel Negreanu here.
Week 1 Highlights
George McBride cries tears of joy cashing the $500 The Reunion No-Limit Hold’em
Having only ever played $20 home games with friends, George McBride tried his hand at the WSOP Reunion event on Friday, Oct. 1. After narrowly surviving the money bubble burst, an emotional McBride cashed his winnings for the first-time ever. View the moving video that has already garnered 216.1k views on Twitter, here.
Newcomer Jesse Klein beats out poker veterans, winning $552,182 in the $25k H.O.R.S.E. event
Philadelphia local Jesse Klein took home a gold bracelet during the $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. event, claiming victory against vicious final table representing a combined 22 gold bracelets. Klein specifically came out to Las Vegas for the H.O.R.S.E event and will return home with $552,182 in earnings.
Caesars Palace dealer Jimmy Barnett wins gold bracelet, crowned $500 Casino Employees No-Limit Hold’em champion
Jimmy Barnett, a 36-year-old dealer at Caesars, earned his first WSOP gold bracelet and $39,013 during the very first event of the 2021 WSOP. Originally from California, Barnett moved to Vegas in 2018 to become a dealer at the Golden Nugget and has worked in the industry ever since.
Poker legend Phil Hellmuth makes run for 16th career gold bracelet
Playing 10 hours a day, for three days straight, poker royalty Phil Hellmuth makes his run for his 16th career gold bracelet. Don’t miss live coverage on PokerGo on Friday, Oct. 8 at 4:15 p.m.
What To Look Forward To
Friday, Oct. 8 – Event #17A: MILLIONAIRE MAKER No-Limit Hold’em
Players will face off for a chance at a guaranteed $1,000,000 first place prize in one of WSOP’s most popular events.
Sunday, Oct. 10 – Event #20A: Flip & Go No Limit Hold’em Presented by GGPoker
The popular online format will make its live poker debut at WSOP, offering players a chance to skip the beginning stages of the tournament and get right into the heat of the action.
Wednesday, Oct. 13 – Event #26: Freezeout No-Limit Holdem
One buy-in only. Players will be able to play in the same as the Main Event format at every popular buy-in level from $500 to $5,000.
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EstrelaBet Will Sponsor CazéTV During Broadcasts of Paulistão and Brasileirão
EstrelaBet and CazéTV have formalized a partnership to sponsor the broadcasts of the Brazilian Championship and renew their support for the Paulistão. The agreement, valid for the 2025 edition of both competitions, includes brand display, content production, and other agreed conditions.
EstrelaBet and CazéTV have developed a solid partnership, collaborating on the main competitions broadcast by the channel. Since 2022, EstrelaBet has sponsored events such as the men’s, women’s and futsal World Cups, as well as international competitions such as the Europa League, and national competitions such as the Paulistão and Brasileirão matches, among other initiatives.
“We have achieved exceptional results since we began our partnership with CazéTV. By signing the new agreements, we are clearly pleased with this work that has brought the audience closer to their favorite team. The channel has a unique language, whose goal is to make every moment more fun and engaging. It is an alternative format, and we believe that we are expanding our visibility and directly engaging with an audience that seeks different experiences” said Renan Cavalcanti, CMO of EstrelaBet.
“We are very proud to have EstrelaBet as a partner since the 2022 Qatar World Cup, through the 2023 Australian Women’s Cup and the 2024 Paulistão. We have closely followed EstrelaBet’s growth during this period and we are sure that we will have an incredible 2025 together as well,” said Ricardo Souto, partner at LiveMode.
The Paulistão will have 16 dates, including the knockout stage and finals, starting in January and ending on March 27. The Campeonato Brasileiro will have 38 rounds, starting on March 29 and ending on December 21.
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TheLotter US: Delivering Top-Notch Service as Mega Millions Hit $1.22 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot was finally won on December 27, reaching $1.22 billion after several weeks of rollovers. The winning ticket, sold at a gas station in Cottonwood, California, undoubtedly changed someone’s life forever. But for millions of hopeful players, the journey to that draw was just as thrilling—and that’s where lottery courier service TheLotter US came in.
When jackpots skyrocket, so does excitement. Yet, in the hustle of everyday life, not everyone can find the time to go out and buy a ticket. That’s why TheLotter US has become a go-to solution for players across the country, offering a convenient way to participate in local and multi-state lotteries from home or on the go.
Through TheLotter US’s user-friendly website and mobile app, players can:
• Create an account and verify their details with ease.
• Order official lottery tickets securely online
• Access scanned copies of purchased tickets for complete transparency
While the recent $1.22 billion jackpot winner wasn’t one of their customers, TheLotter provide players with the freedom to join the action on their terms. Who knows? The next big winner might be just a click away!
TheLotter US prides itself on delivering exceptional service, especially during busy jackpot periods and key holidays. Abigail Borg, Chief Operations Officer at TheLotter Group, praised the team’s commitment:
“I’m incredibly proud of how our customer service team handled this busy period with professionalism. By increasing staffing levels and operating around the clock, we ensured that every customer query was addressed in real-time, promptly and effectively, despite the increased demand.”
This dedication to exceptional service is especially evident during critical periods, such as when the already busy Christmas season overlaps with record-breaking jackpots. These moments showcase why TheLotter US consistently earns recognition for its responsiveness and care.
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Prediction Market Kalshi Launches Sports Betting
Kalshi filed with the CFTC to list Super Bowl betting odds. Industry observers wonder whether exchanges could disrupt traditional sportsbooks.
The trading exchange filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday to put up odds on Super Bowl futures.
This comes weeks after competing exchange Crypto.com did the same. The CFTC asked Crypto.com to take down the odds pending the regulatory review, but the exchange rebuffed the request. As Front Office Sports noted previously, Crypto.com is sensitive about labeling the market as sports betting, instead referring to them as event contracts that are traded as derivatives and regulated by the CFTC. In markets outside of sports, Kalshi has specifically referred to customers’ risk as bets.
The CFTC, which regulates the U.S. derivatives market, will flip from majority Democrat to Republican when chairman Rostin Behman leaves the commission. Commissioner Caroline Pham was appointed acting chair by President Donald Trump last week.
Kalshi successfully fought CFTC regulation to post presidential election betting odds last year. Founded in 2018, the exchange offers trading on anything from who will win the Oscar for Best Picture to whether Trump will buy Greenland. Its backers include VC firms Sequoia, Neo, Y Combinator, Mantis VC, and private equity maven Henry Kravis.
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