Poker news tagged with 'poker challenge'

Veteran high-stakes poker pro Doug Polk is once again firing up the online poker world by inviting competitors to take him on in a brand-new heads-up no-limit hold'em challenge. The announcement, shared publicly on social media, has stirred excitement among fans and fellow pros alike, marking another chapter in Polk's storied career as one of the game's top strategic minds.

Read more » Doug Polk launches Bold New Heads-Up Poker Challenge

In one of the most talked-about bankroll challenge attempts of early 2026, poker vlogger Alex "KDog Poker" Kobzyev saw his ambitious quest to turn a $100 stake into $30,000 in one month come to a sudden end after a risky high-stakes decision backfired. The challenge, which began on January 1, lasted just eight days before Kobzyev's entire bankroll hit $0 - ending his run weeks before the February 1 deadline.

Read more » Poker Vlogger's $100 to $30,000 in a Month Challenge Ends after Costly High-Stakes Mistake

Poker phenom Landon Tice posted an update on his Twitter feed about the conditions for his upcoming heads-up battle against hedge fund manager Bill Perkins.

Read more » Extra Side Bet added to Landon Tice vs Bill Perkins Heads-Up Challenge

Phil Galfond continues with his onslaught, defeating heads-up PLO challengers one by one, with Dan ‘Jungleman' Cates the latest victim.

On Wednesday, May 6, two of poker's famous high-stakes cash players duked it out for 754 hands in what's called a Mini Challenge, with Phil Galfond triumphant over Daniel "Jungleman" Cates, winning a total of €86,870.52 in The Galfond Challenge.

Read more » Galfond Challenge: Phil Galfond bested Daniel ‘Jungleman' Cates for €86K in Mini Challenge

Online poker pro "Action Freak" claimed back-to-back wins in the latest Galfond Challenge, reducing his deficit of €410,000 by over 50%.

Read more » Galfond Challenge: ‘ActionFreak' Fights Back with Two Consecutive Big Wins

Phil Galfond founded his own site with the goal of keeping the online poker dream alive. Over the years, a big part of that dream has been epic high stakes battles for all to witness. With the Galfond Challenge, a series of high stakes heads up matches between Phil and his various challengers, Phil is bringing back the glory days of railing high stakes games.

Read more » Bill Perkins Next in Line for The Galfond Challenge

Three-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Galfond has founded his own poker site with the goal of keeping the online poker dream alive. Over the years, a big part of that dream has been epic high stakes battles for everyone to see.

With the Galfond Challenge, a series of high stakes heads up matches between Phil and his various challengers, Phil is bringing back the glory days of railing high stakes games.

Read more » Galfond Challenge: Phil Galfond Loses another €200K to 'Venividi1993'

For many poker players, challenges and prop bets make their life even more exciting when they sometime want to get away from the humdrum of constant grinding they do at the poker tables.

This particular challenge involves Phil Hellmuth (left) aka the Poker Brat and Rob Yong (right), the Dusk Till Dawn Casino owner.

Read more » Phil Hellmuth Challenged by Rob Yong to Five $100,000 Heads up NLHE Matches