The Chainsaw cuts through the opposition as he takes on our devilish deciders. Ask anyone to survive with 15 bigs and they’ll say that you need a bit of luck… possibly with the exception of Allen Kessler. The poker legend, known as ‘Chainsaw’, has faced down 15 bigs more often than anyone. Over the years, […]

As 2019 draws to a close, PocketFives takes a look back at the year that was in poker news, going month-by-month through the biggest and most important stories of the year. In January, all eyes – and seemingly poker players – were on a tiny island in the Caribbean.

One month away from the 50th annual World Series of Poker, tournament officials released news about several new additions for the 2019 version of the WSOP. In addition to more starting chips, big blind ante, and new events such as the ‘Big 50,’ here is what players can look forward to at the 2019 WSOP.

Gavin Smith, one of the most colorful and energetic players during poker’s boom era, died Tuesday morning. He was 50 years old.

The 2016 WorldSeries of Poker hosted three final tables Saturday, though only one finished, alongside Day 1 of perhaps the most prestigious tournament of the year and the final two flights of the $888 Crazy Eights wrapped up.