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Jon Sofen

Jon began playing poker after Chris Moneymaker’s WSOP victory in 2003. Since then, he’s become a prolific writer about the game, offering daily news coverage for CardsChat. Away from the table, he’s a proud Midwesterner and die-hard Kansas City Royals fan and Iowa Hawkeyes cheerleader.

Articles by Jon Sofen

April 11, 2019

Randy ‘nanonoko’ Lew Latest Pro to Leave Team PokerStars

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Jon Sofen
April 10, 2019

Dutch Boyd Convinces WSOP to Eliminate Rake in Bracelet Winners Only Event

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Jon Sofen
April 9, 2019

‘Captain’ Tom Franklin Attempts to Sell 1999 WSOP Bracelet on eBay for $50K

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Jon Sofen
April 8, 2019

50 Burning Questions 50 Days from the Start of the 50th Anniversary WSOP

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Jon Sofen
April 7, 2019

Mike Matusow: Howard Lederer to Blame for Full Tilt Scandal, Chris Ferguson a ‘Good Guy’

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Jon Sofen
April 6, 2019

Global Poker Awards Recap: Sarcastic Brad Owen Rewarded in the End

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Jon Sofen
April 4, 2019

‘Poker Brat’ Phil Hellmuth is Apparently an Expert on Managing Emotions

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Jon Sofen
April 3, 2019

Sean Winter Leads GPI Player of the Year Race Heading into Second Quarter

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Jon Sofen
April 2, 2019

Phil Galfond Discovers Operating a Poker Site is ‘Difficult’ But Enjoys the Process

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Jon Sofen
April 1, 2019

Defensive Juggernauts on Display at 2019 Final Four, Virginia Favored to Cut Down Nets

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Jon Sofen
March 30, 2019

Global Poker Awards Voters Show Love to Vloggers, Streamers with People’s Choice Award Nominations

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Jon Sofen
March 29, 2019

Partypoker Gets in on Short Deck Poker Cash Game Craze

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Jon Sofen
March 28, 2019

Online Poker Coming to West Virginia: Mountain State Legalizes Internet Gambling

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Jon Sofen
March 27, 2019

Ben Palmer Wins WPT Venetian for $431,655, First World Poker Tour Title

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Jon Sofen
March 25, 2019

David Williams One of Three Former WSOP Main Event Runners-Up to Make Day 3 at WPT Venetian

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Jon Sofen
March 24, 2019

Jonathan Little: Most Frequent Tournament Cashers are ‘Biggest Losers’ in Poker

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Jon Sofen
March 23, 2019

Poker Player Shannon Soroka Robs Home of WPT G.O.A.T. Darren Elias, Police Say

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Jon Sofen
March 22, 2019

Vloggers Play Integral Role in Growing Poker, But Do They Get Attention They Deserve?

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Jon Sofen
March 22, 2019

GPI Responds to Global Poker Awards Critics, Seeks People’s Choice Award Nominations

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Jon Sofen
March 20, 2019

March Madness Betting Guide: Where You Can Legally Wager on NCAA Tournament Games in US

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Jon Sofen
March 20, 2019

Bellagio Poker Room Robbery Suspect a ‘Brazen Criminal,’ Committed Same Crime in 2017, Police Say

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Jon Sofen
March 19, 2019

Global Poker Awards Nominees Criticized by Poker Community

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Jon Sofen
March 18, 2019

Bellagio Poker Room Robbery Suspect Dead, Possible Link to 2017 Heist at Same Las Vegas Casino?

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Jon Sofen
March 17, 2019

Non-WSOP Las Vegas Summer Poker Tournaments Schedules Taking Shape

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Jon Sofen