Adam Hampton

Adam Hampton first learned poker aged 12, playing goofy wildcard games for matchsticks, only discovering Texas Hold'em years later thanks to the UK's 'Late Night Poker' TV broadcasts. He's been playing, thinking and writing about poker ever since, working for brands including PokerStars, Full Tilt, Replay Poker, CardPlayer Lifestyle and CardsChat. Adam lives in London with his wife, kids, and a cat called Mojo.

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Poker player Phil Ivey smiles a broad smile at the poker table

Poker News 24-11-2023

Ivey, Rampage and more big names announced for WPT meet-up game

Canadian poker pro Xuan Liu

Poker News 22-11-2023

Xuan for the road: The all-Canada bankroll challenge

The Crown Casino in Melbourne

Poker News 22-11-2023

New hope for Aussie Millions return as Crown brings back poker tournaments

A busy tournament room at the European Poker Tour

EPT 21-11-2023

Paris and Cyprus return as PokerStars announces 2024 EPT schedule

A selection of Lion trophies from the Asian Poker Tour

Poker News 21-11-2023

Ultimate guide to the APT Hanoi Billions – and why you should go

Oracle Red Bull Racing's RB19, with PS branded wheels

Poker News 16-11-2023

PokerOrg trackside for F1 as PokerStars announces exclusive giveaway

Poker News 15-11-2023

The fun rises in the East: Inside a record-breaking year for the APT

Poker News 14-11-2023

GGPoker offers WSOP winners massive extra value in Paradise

Prague in Winter

Poker News 11-11-2023

Winter wonderland: 2023 EPT Prague schedule announced

Parker Talbot at the NAPT Main Event

Poker News 09-11-2023

Parker Talbot leads pack of 252 in NAPT Main Event

Vince Van Patten at the WPT

Personalities 08-11-2023

“Let’s go to Vegas and have fun!” – Vince Van Patten feeling blessed after 21 years at the WPT

Personalities 02-11-2023

“Feels like a homecoming” – Stapes on NAPT return, second chances and dealing with the cops

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