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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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Damian Salas WSOP Main Event
Poker News 16-12-2020

Damian Salas wins GGPoker’s WSOP Main Event, will compete for world title

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jeff madsen poker twitter
Poker News 16-12-2020

Jeff Madsen criticized over anti-vax, pro-Trump tweets

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Phil Galfond challenge
Poker News 15-12-2020

Phil Galfond has regained control of Galfond Challenge

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2020 WSOP Main Event
Poker News 15-12-2020

U.S. WSOP Main Event final table is set in stone

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2020 WSOP Main Event
Poker News 14-12-2020

Huge turnout on Day 1 of WSOP Main Event

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 14-12-2020

Negreanu heads into break with much needed win

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Will jaffe poker
Poker News 13-12-2020

Will Jaffe praises Daniel Negreanu, Doug Polk

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 11-12-2020

Daniel Negreanu continues to run bad against Doug Polk

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Phil Galfond challenge poker
Poker News 11-12-2020

Move over Polk and Negreanu: Galfond Challenge is Neck and Neck

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Mike Postle Todd Witteles
Poker News 11-12-2020

Defendant: Mike Postle’s lawyer wants out

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 10-12-2020

Daniel Negreanu on max tilt: Poker pro melts down after loss

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Gus Hansen poker HOF
Poker News 09-12-2020

Poker Hall of Fame profile: ‘The Great Dane,’ Gus Hansen

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Isai Scheinberg poker
Poker News 09-12-2020

Poker Hall of Fame profile: Isai Scheinberg

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 08-12-2020

Grudge Match Day 16: Doug Polk drops the hammer

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Antonio Esfandiari poker
Poker News 08-12-2020

Poker Hall of Fame profile: Antonio Esfandiari

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 07-12-2020

Daniel Negreanu beginning to chip away at Doug Polk’s lead

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poker hall of fame
Poker News 07-12-2020

Poker Hall of Fame profile: Mike ‘The Mouth’ Matusow

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Norman Chad poker ESPN
Poker News 04-12-2020

Poker Hall of Fame candidate profile: ESPN commentator Norman Chad

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 03-12-2020

Daniel Negreanu manages small win in intense, roller coaster session vs. Doug Polk

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Michigan online poker
Poker News 03-12-2020

Michigan on the verge of passing online poker bill, could still happen this year

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poker hall of fame
Poker News 02-12-2020

Poker Hall of Fame now taking nominations for the 2020 inductee

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Chris Ferguson poker
Poker News 02-12-2020

Poker Hall of Fame Candidate Profile: Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson

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Doug Polk poker pro
Poker News 01-12-2020

Doug Polk is now officially back to being a professional poker player (for now)

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 01-12-2020

Daniel Negreanu stops the bleeding, wins small amount vs. Doug Polk

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Doyle Brunson Doug Polk poker
Poker News 30-11-2020

Doyle Brunson declines Doug Polk’s heads-up poker challenge

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 30-11-2020

Doug Polk runs like a god, obliterates Daniel Negreanu on Day 12

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 27-11-2020

Doug Polk starting to prove why he was so heavily favored against Daniel Negreanu

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Galfond Challenge Polk Negreanu
Poker News 27-11-2020

Why isn’t the Galfond Challenge getting as much attention as Polk vs. Negreanu?

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Doug Polk poker
Poker News 25-11-2020

Doug Polk now challenging Bill Perkins, Doyle Brunson to heads-up matches

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Las Vegas poker rooms
Poker News 25-11-2020

Nevada governor’s new COVID-19 restrictions having minimal impact on poker

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 24-11-2020

Daniel Negreanu gets run over by Doug Polk’s big hands on Day 10

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Galfond Challenge Chance Kornuth
Poker News 24-11-2020

Momentum in Galfond vs. Kornuth match non-existent at the moment

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 23-11-2020

Doug Polk back in control as Daniel Negreanu fades on Day 9

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Nevada governor Steve Sisolak
Poker News 23-11-2020

Nevada’s governor isn’t ready to shutdown, but restrictions in place will impact poker

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Stu Ungar poker Stefanie
Poker News 23-11-2020

Poker.Org interview: Stu Ungar’s daughter, Stefanie, reminisces about her father’s life

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coronavirus live poker
Poker News 21-11-2020

Will future coronavirus restrictions in U.S. hurt the live poker scene?

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 20-11-2020

Daniel Negreanu continues his winning ways against Doug Polk

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Phil Galfond Challenge Kornuth
Poker News 19-11-2020

Phil Galfond back in the ballgame against Chance Kornuth after trailing by over $340k

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 19-11-2020

Upset brewing: Negreanu pulls ahead in grudge match against Polk

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2021 Aussie Millions poker
Poker News 19-11-2020

2021 Aussie Millions series postponed due to COVID-19

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Daniel Negreanu Doug Polk
Poker News 18-11-2020

Negreanu, Polk both showing off high-level of play during heads-up match

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 17-11-2020

Polk crushes during final hour, regains lead in challenge vs. Negreanu

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Stoyan Madanzhiev WSOP champ
Poker News 16-11-2020

Stoyan Madanzhiev claims he is the 2020 poker world champion

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 16-11-2020

Negreanu erases deficit, takes over lead in heads-up battle vs. Polk

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2020 MLB stats
Sports 16-11-2020

MLB 2020 Shortened Season: Best Overall Value Players

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Steve Sisolak Nevada
Poker News 14-11-2020

Nevada governor hints at a second lockdown with impact on live poker

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Galfond Challenge Chance Kornuth
Poker News 13-11-2020

Slight uptick for Phil Galfond as he attempts to rally against Chance Kornuth

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2020 WSOP Main Event
Poker News 13-11-2020

2020 WSOP Main Event will run in December, coincides with Rio Las Vegas reopening

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Mike Matusow poker Trump
Poker News 12-11-2020

Trump supporter Mike Matusow ready to concede defeat to Joe Biden

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Doug Polk Daniel Negreanu
Poker News 12-11-2020

Wild back and forth session as Negreanu chips into Polk’s lead

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