Poker is not gambling

Poker is not gambling. For years big poker companies have taken steps to disassociate themselves from gambling. Legislations are pass, and arguments are held both live and online. Trying to prove poker is not gambling. Players defend themselves of not being a gambler....

Who do you think will top GPI PH 2021?

Live poker events are slowly returning to Manila. The Vaccine is underway, quarantine restrictions are being eased. Soon players can fly again.  There are many talented Filipino poker players out there. but who do you think will top Philippines GPI 2021? let us look...

Mark Amparo – Moving forward 2021

 At first glance, one might just ignore Mark Amparo. You would see him as just one of the poker players out there in any event. His GPI record is not that great either. If you were to check right now, Mark Amparo is at number 121 at the national rank for overall and...

Fighting against the odds 2021 – Vivi Goldman

2020 was a tough year, the coronavirus really hit a lot of people hard. We have lost other people as well.  2021 is already here. Although we all try to be positive. It is hitting us slowly and surely. But we must remain positive. even those that were hit hard the...

Moving forward – 2021 – Reggie Bautista

Last year, a surprise entry came into the top 20 of the GPI Philippines 2020 and overall.  Not only was it a surprise entry, but Reggie Bautista also hit number 1 at the Philippines ranking for 2020. We featured him a few weeks ago which you can read here. Reggie...