Photographer: John Villarama

After racking up a quarter-million dollars in debt and hitting rock bottom in 2017, a California cash-game crusher looks to rebuild his bankroll and his life. Everyone loves an underdog. Maybe that’s why it’s so devastating to see high-stakes poker player DGAF lose a $35,000 pot to a runner- runner full house with 96% equity...

Larry Flynt’s flagship card room presents exceptional livestream poker with prime-time production values. Tucked away in the opulent high-stakes Crystal Room, chips and cards are being laid out for a $100/$200 No Limit Texas Hold’em game where nine players will be buying in for a minimum of $20,000 on up to $100,000. The unique cast...