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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

November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving Blessings: Things Poker Players Can Be Thankful For

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Jon Sofen
November 25, 2015

Justin Bonomo Says Three Prominent Poker Pros Groped, Harassed, or Raped Women

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Jon Sofen
November 23, 2015

Norman Chad Opens Up About WSOP TV Coverage, His Poker Skills, and Phil Hellmuth’s Table Manners: Exclusive Interview

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Jon Sofen
November 20, 2015

Travell Thomas Allegedly Behaves Badly, Could Face 20 Years in the Slammer

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Jon Sofen
November 19, 2015

Daily Fantasy Sports Industry Nearing its Own Black Friday

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Jon Sofen
November 18, 2015

Hollywood Poker Open Season Four Now Underway in Indiana

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Jon Sofen
November 18, 2015

Alex Jacob Advances to Semis in Jeopardy Tournament of Champions

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Jon Sofen
November 17, 2015

Poker Central CEO Clint Stinchcomb Discusses the Future of the First 24/7 Poker Network: Exclusive Interview

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Jon Sofen
November 16, 2015

Neil Blumenfield Talks About Life After the November Nine: Exclusive Interview

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Jon Sofen
November 11, 2015

Joe McKeehen Wins $7.6M at World Series of Poker 2015 Main Event, As Predicted; Runs Like God and Then Some on Day Three

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Jon Sofen
November 10, 2015

WSOP November Nine Day Two Sees Players Mix It Up, and Then There Were Three

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Jon Sofen
November 9, 2015

November Nine WSOP Main Event 2015 Day One Recap: Blumenfield Shines, Butteroni Hides

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Jon Sofen
November 8, 2015

Ashley Adams Conquers Goal of Playing Poker in all 50 States

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Jon Sofen
November 7, 2015

Neil Blumenfield of the WSOP 2015 November Nine on Heading Into Poker’s Biggest Pay Day: Exclusive Interview

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Jon Sofen
November 7, 2015

Joe McKeehen Brings Massive Stack and Something to Prove to November Nine

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Jon Sofen
November 6, 2015

Chris Moneymaker, the Original Main Event Wunderkind, Shares Thoughts on This Year’s WSOP November Nine and More: Exclusive Interview

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Jon Sofen
November 6, 2015

Unknown Israeli Zvi Stern Hopes to Become Household Name, Second-Highest Chip Count Going Into WSOP November Nine Playdown

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Jon Sofen
November 5, 2015

November Nine, Here We Come: WSOP 2015 Main Event Final Table to Air Live on ESPN

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Jon Sofen
November 5, 2015

November Niner Neil Blumenfield Proves the Old-School Can Still Dominate

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Jon Sofen
November 4, 2015

Brazil Online Poker Bill Could Be in the Works Thanks to Neymar Jr.

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Jon Sofen
November 4, 2015

72-Year Old Pierre Neuville Proves Age and Experience Count as Oldest WSOP 2015 November Niner

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Jon Sofen
November 3, 2015

Max Steinberg the Lone Previous World Series Bracelet Winner at WSOP Main Event Final Table

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Jon Sofen
November 2, 2015

Cleveland Poker Dealer Accused of Cheating, Denies Allegations

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Jon Sofen
November 2, 2015

November Niner Thomas Cannuli Earns Respect of Top Poker Pros as He Approaches Final Table Playdown

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Jon Sofen