Mike Matusow is an American professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $8 million. Known by the nickname “The Mouth” for his outspoken personality and table talk, Matusow has enjoyed a successful poker career spanning more than three decades, winning multiple World Series of Poker titles and millions in tournament prize money. Despite facing legal troubles and personal setbacks, he has remained one of poker’s most recognizable and entertaining figures. Mike Matusow Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth Apr 30, 1968 Place of Birth Los Angeles Poker Career Mike Matusow discovered poker after turning 18 and quickly…
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The Government has assured Kenyans that no sensitive data was accessed or lost following the cyberattack that compromised the official website of the President. In a statement on Saturday, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo said the Government was aware of the cybersecurity incident affecting president.go.ke and had immediately activated its incident response mechanisms. According to Kabogo, the ICT Authority restricted access to the website shortly after detecting the attack to facilitate containment, forensic analysis and restoration. “Upon detection, the ICT Authority immediately activated established cybersecurity incident response protocols. The website was temporarily restricted to facilitate…
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has claimed that President William Ruto was not involved in the campaign strategy or financing of the recently concluded Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, in which the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lost to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The by-election was won by DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho, who garnered 35,440 votes. UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah finished second with 5,450 votes, while Jubilee Party candidate Wilson Kigwa came third. In a statement posted on her social media accounts, Nyamu said the President kept away from the campaigns and that the activities on the ground…
The official website of the President, president.go.ke, has been hacked, with its homepage defaced by attackers demanding a ransom in Bitcoin and posting messages targeting President William Ruto. A check on the website on Saturday showed that the official content had been replaced with unauthorised messages directed at the Head of State. The hackers published a cryptocurrency wallet address and demanded payment of five Bitcoins, threatening to release unspecified information if the ransom was not paid by a stated deadline. The defaced homepage also displayed altered banner images while the official State House branding remained visible in the background. State…
Annie Duke is an American former professional poker player, author, and decision-making expert with an estimated net worth of $8 million. She rose to prominence as one of the most successful women in professional poker, winning major tournaments and becoming a respected strategist before transitioning into writing, public speaking, and business consulting. Best known for her success at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and her victory in the inaugural WSOP Tournament of Champions, Duke has also built a successful second career helping businesses and individuals make better decisions under uncertainty. Annie Duke Net Worth $8 Million Date of Birth…
Howard Lederer is a former American professional poker player, businessman, and author with an estimated net worth of $30 million. Nicknamed “The Professor” for his analytical playing style, Lederer became one of the most recognizable figures during the poker boom of the early 2000s. He enjoyed success both at the poker table and in business, helping establish Full Tilt Poker as one of the world’s leading online poker platforms. However, his reputation suffered significantly after the collapse of the company following the U.S. government’s crackdown on online poker in 2011. Howard Lederer Net Worth $30 Million Date of Birth Oct…
Tom Dwan is an American professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $10 million. Better known by his online poker nickname “durrrr,” Dwan became one of the biggest stars of the online poker boom thanks to his fearless playing style and success in some of the world’s highest-stakes cash games. Unlike many poker legends who built their reputations through tournament victories, Dwan earned fame by competing in massive cash games, pulling off huge bluffs, and winning million-dollar pots on television and online. Although he has never won a World Series of Poker bracelet, he remains one of the…
Daniel Negreanu is a Canadian professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $50 million. Popularly known as “Kid Poker,” Negreanu is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most recognizable poker players in the world. Over a career spanning nearly three decades, he has amassed millions through tournament winnings, online poker, sponsorship deals, media appearances, books, coaching content, and his popular YouTube channel. His success has made him one of the wealthiest figures in professional poker. Daniel Negreanu Net Worth $50 Million Date of Birth July 26, 1974 Place of Birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada Career Tournament Winnings…
Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $20 million. Nicknamed the “Poker Brat” for his fiery personality and competitive nature at the table, Hellmuth is regarded as one of the greatest tournament poker players in history. His remarkable career includes a record 17 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, millions in tournament winnings, bestselling books, business ventures, television appearances, and endorsement deals. His success has made him one of the most recognizable faces in professional poker. Phil Hellmuth Net Worth $20 Million Date of Birth July 16, 1964 Place of Birth Madison, Wisconsin…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and his Education counterpart Julius Ogamba have announced a series of appointments and reappointments to boards and councils in the health and education sectors. In a Kenya Gazette notice dated July 17, 2026, Duale appointed Ahmed Salat Fankey as the Chairperson of the Public Health Officers and Technicians Council for a three-year term effective July 17, 2026. He also appointed Emily Kirui, Abubakar Jirow, Michael Gillo, Joseph Kilel, James Odera, Halima Gababa, Catherine Kimani, Omar Sigomba, Gertrude Rapongo, and Lukas Lokwae Edete as members of the council for the same period. In a separate appointment,…
Phil Ivey is an American professional poker player with an estimated net worth of $100 million. Widely regarded as one of the greatest poker players of all time, Ivey has built his fortune through tournament winnings, high-stakes cash games, private poker matches, business ventures, and endorsements. Throughout his illustrious career, Ivey has won 10 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, a World Poker Tour (WPT) title, and millions of dollars in live and online poker competitions. His exceptional achievements earned him induction into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017. Phil Ivey Net Worth $100 Million Date of Birth February…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) Board has appointed Terry Chelangat Rotich as the Authority’s Corporation Secretary and Head of Legal Services. In a statement, SHA Board Chairperson Dr Abdi Mohamed said the appointment followed a competitive and transparent recruitment process that commenced on July 29, 2025. Dr Mohamed said the Board is confident that Rotich will provide the legal and governance leadership required to support the Authority’s mandate. “The appointment follows a competitive and transparent recruitment process that began on July 29, 2025,” the statement said. The Board also thanked SHA staff for their professionalism and dedication during the transition…
Craig McCaw is an American entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $3 billion. He built his fortune by transforming the U.S. cellular phone industry, most notably through McCaw Cellular, which became the nation’s largest cellular network before being sold to AT&T for $12.6 billion in 1994. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern mobile communications, McCaw recognized the commercial potential of cellular technology years before it became mainstream. His success in telecommunications, combined with strategic investments and valuable real estate holdings, has made him one of Washington state’s wealthiest individuals. Craig McCaw Net Worth: $3 Billion Date…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has thanked voters in Ol Kalou Constituency for participating in the parliamentary by-election held on July 16, 2026, saying the exercise recorded a voter turnout of 57 percent. In a statement issued on Friday, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon also expressed appreciation to election officials, stakeholders and development partners for their support in the successful conduct of the by-election. “We further convey our gratitude to all IEBC staff for their dedication, professionalism and long hours of service that ensured the electoral processes were conducted in full compliance with the law,” Ethekon said. He…
President William Ruto has announced that the Rironi-Mau Summit Highway will be extended to Eldoret, Bungoma and the Malaba border as part of the government’s efforts to improve transport connectivity and boost economic growth in western Kenya. Speaking on Friday while hosting grassroots leaders from Bungoma County, led by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, at State House, Nairobi, the President said the road extension will improve the movement of people and goods while unlocking the region’s economic potential. “The Rironi-Mau Summit road will be extended to Eldoret, Bungoma and the Malaba border to ease movement and unlock the region’s economic potential,”…