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Jon Sofen

Jon Sofen, a Las Vegas resident, is an avid poker enthusiast who fell in love with the game in 2003 after watching Chris Moneymaker's historic run in the WSOP Main Event. He has worked in the industry as a journalist since 2015 and enjoys sharing his passion for poker with others.

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Ilyas Muradi wpt poker
Poker News 28-01-2021

Ilyas Muradi takes down WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open

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Poker News 28-01-2021

Governor Newsom: Los Angeles poker rooms can reopen

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Andrew Yang online poker
Poker News 27-01-2021

Online poker advocate Andrew Yang wants a casino in New York City

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 26-01-2021

Negreanu wins short session, Polk just trying to hang on

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Poker News 26-01-2021

Do plexiglass dividers at poker tables actually help stop COVID-19 spread?

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Poker News 25-01-2021

Facing improbable odds, Chance Kornuth concedes Galfond Challenge

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 25-01-2021

Daniel Negreanu back in the ballgame following $390k win

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Poker News 23-01-2021

Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Poker?

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Anna Khait Joe Biden
Poker News 22-01-2021

Anna Khait melts down over Joe Biden becoming president

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 21-01-2021

It’s time for Daniel Negreanu to admit he’s getting dominated

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 21-01-2021

Doug Polk starting to back the truck up, now leads by $1 million

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WPT world poker tour
Poker News 20-01-2021

WPT to host first major live poker tournament in nearly a year

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Sheldon Adelson online poker
Poker News 20-01-2021

What did Sheldon Adelson do beyond fighting to ban online poker?

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 19-01-2021

Luck on Polk’s side again as Negreanu falls further behind

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wsop circuit online series
Poker News 19-01-2021

Paulius Plausinaitis takes home $1.2m for winning GGPoker’s WSOPC Main Event

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Bitcoin price poker
Poker News 18-01-2021

Poker-playing investors obsess over Bitcoin

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 18-01-2021

Weird session helps Polk slightly increase lead against Negreanu

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Dan Bilzerian poker
Personalities 16-01-2021

How did Dan Bilzerian accumulate a $200m net worth?

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Poker News 15-01-2021

Galfond Challenge update: Chance Kornuth running out of time

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 14-01-2021

Negreanu in a world of hurt after Polk crushes it on Day 27

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las vegas poker rooms
Poker News 13-01-2021

Numerous Las Vegas poker rooms still remain closed

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Sheldon Adelson online poker
Poker News 13-01-2021

Poker world isn’t exactly broken up over Sheldon Adelson’s death

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Sheldon Adelson online poker
Poker News 12-01-2021

Anti-online poker crusader Sheldon Adelson dies

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 12-01-2021

Daniel Negreanu gets much needed six figure win vs. Doug Polk

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 11-01-2021

Negreanu wins again, but has missed opportunity

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Stoyan Madanzhiev Damian Salas
Poker News 09-01-2021

Stoyan Madanzhiev wants to play Damian Salas for world title

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Poker News 08-01-2021

Poker Players Alliance founder now spreading COVID-19 misinformation

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WSOP circuit online series
Poker News 07-01-2021

WSOP to host series of online Circuit events throughout 2021

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Norman Chad ESPN WSOP
Poker News 07-01-2021

Norman Chad still feeling effects of COVID-19 months after infection

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 07-01-2021

Daniel Negreanu cruises to impressive session win

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Poker News 06-01-2021

Slow vaccine rollout in U.S. bad for WSOP’s chances

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Westgate SuperContest David Baker
Poker News 05-01-2021

David ‘ODB’ Baker’s team takes down prestigious sports betting contest

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 05-01-2021

Bad beat a killer for Daniel Negreanu on Day 23

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Damian Salas WSOP poker
Poker News 04-01-2021

At long last, a 2020 poker world champion is crowned

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Chris Moneymaker pokerstars poker
Poker News 04-01-2021

Chris Moneymaker ends longstanding relationship with PokerStars

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Poker News 30-12-2020

Poker League of Nations brings positive vibes to the new year

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las vegas poker rooms
Poker News 30-12-2020

Where to play poker in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve

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WSOP Main Event poker
Poker News 29-12-2020

Poker Twitter reacts to De Silva’s WSOP disqualification

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Joseph Hebert WSOP poker
Poker News 29-12-2020

Joseph Hebert takes down controversial U.S. WSOP Main Event final table

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 29-12-2020

Daniel Negreanu rallies to book winning session at halfway mark

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 28-12-2020

Approaching the midway point: Polk still holds huge lead

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Poker News 26-12-2020

What to expect from Las Vegas poker in 2021

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 24-12-2020

High Stakes Feud: Polk vs. Negreanu inside the numbers

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Erik Seidel poker
Poker News 24-12-2020

Erik Seidel explains his Poker Hall of Fame selection

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 22-12-2020

Confident Negreanu keeps battling despite the odds

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Dan smith poker charity
Poker News 21-12-2020

Dan Smith’s Double Up charity drive raising big bucks for good causes

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Galfond Challenge Chance Kornuth
Poker News 21-12-2020

Galfond Challenge headed in wrong direction for Chance Kornuth

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2021 WSOP poker
Poker News 19-12-2020

Will the WSOP return to Las Vegas in 2021?

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Patrik Antonius poker HOF
Poker News 18-12-2020

2020 Poker Hall of Fame finalists announced; Antonius, Chad, Matusow make the cut

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Doyle Brunson Phil Hellmuth
Poker News 17-12-2020

Doyle Brunson: Phil Hellmuth is the GOAT of Hold’em Tournaments

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