{"id":28718,"date":"2013-05-15T10:21:33","date_gmt":"2013-05-15T09:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/?p=28718"},"modified":"2021-06-24T12:07:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T12:07:39","slug":"top-50-poker-twitter-handles-that-you-need-to-be-following","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/top-50-poker-twitter-handles-that-you-need-to-be-following.html","title":{"rendered":"Top 50 Poker Twitter Handles That You Need To Be Following"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/twitter6121.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-28733\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/twitter6121-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>With the World Series Of Poker (WSOP) literally less than a month away I thought it\u2019d be a good idea to spring clean my Twitter account a bit. You know, make sure I\u2019m following everyone I should be and time to stop following Lady Gaga as she\u2019s really never ever going to retweet my hilarious remarks, I know. But here\u2019s a real question for you, are you following everyone you should be on Twitter?<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s my 50 Twitter Poker Profiles you really should check out if you want to stay on top of everything that\u2019s happening this year at the <strong>WSOP in Las Vegas<\/strong>. I\u2019ve bunched them into some vague categories mostly for cheap laughs and easy reading but don\u2019t take that too serious as there\u2019s a ton of overlap between them and I\u2019m sure you can make your own mind up of where you think they all fit in. So let\u2019s get to it:<\/p>\n<h3>First Up It\u2019s Your \u201cOfficial\u201d Sources<\/h3>\n<p>1. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wsop\">@WSOP<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThe OFFICIAL source\u201d See it\u2019s all in caps. They are Poker.<br \/>\n2. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SethPalansky\">@SethPalansky<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Runs communications for Caesars &amp; WSOP, basically knows everything.<br \/>\n3. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wsoptd\">@WSOPTD<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 There\u2019s no I in Effel, no really there isn\u2019t, as he can\u2019t do enough for the game.<br \/>\n4. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jesswelman\">@jesswelman<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Wanna know anything and everything about the WSOP then here you go.<br \/>\n5. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nolandalla\">@nolandalla<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 You\u2019ll sure learn a lot about Vegas and the WSOP from this man.<\/p>\n<h3>Wall Street<\/h3>\n<p>6. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CardPlayerNews\">@CardPlayerNews<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Good good writing.<br \/>\n7. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CardRunners\">@CardRunners<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Kara Scott has a blog there so that\u2019s good enough for us!<br \/>\n8. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CanadaPoker\">@CanadaPoker <\/a><\/strong>\u2013 They reported on the WPT Montreal and do a great job for all Canadian fans.<br \/>\n9. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pokerati\">@Pokerati<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Been around the block once or twice, seen everything in poker.<br \/>\n10. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PokerNews\">@PokerNews<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Heck it\u2019s where I head to every morning.<\/p>\n<h3>The Force Is Strong With These One\u2019s<\/h3>\n<p>11. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhoJedi\">@WhoJedi<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This is the droid you\u2019re looking for\u2026<br \/>\n12. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheWookieWay\">@TheWookieWay<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Just let the wookie win\u2026<br \/>\n13. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BJNemeth\">@BJNemeth<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Warning a non-stop twitter junky which is filled with pure awesomeness.<br \/>\n14. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/taopauly\">@taopauly<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Writer. Traveler. Insomniac. \u2013 And a hell of a good read\u2026.<br \/>\n15. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jvfricke\">@jvfricke<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Just who can resist a tweet from good old Jimmy?<br \/>\n16. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InfiniteEdgeKim\">@InfiniteEdgeKim<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Not afraid to speak his mind, this one\u2019s a real Boba Fett of Twitter<br \/>\n17. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/billrini\">@billrini<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; If you have to ask you\u2019ll&#8230;<br \/>\n18. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaraOTR\">@KaraOTR<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Alright sure she plays for us, but being the sideline reporter for ESPN for the WSOP sure carries a lot of kudos, plus she\u2019s awesome with a light saber too.<br \/>\n19. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RuryJMason\">@RuryJMason<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Like a funny &amp; cool version of Jar Jar Binks, no really\u2026talks in the 3rd person.<br \/>\n20. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattGlantz\">@MattGlantz<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Ambassador of Parx and well worth listening too.<br \/>\n21. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kevmath\">@Kevmath<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A living legend. Ask him anything, you\u2019ll get an answer before you even hit enter.<br \/>\n22. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/boyand1\">@boyand1<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Now known as the \u2019European Kevmath\u2019 according to Rich Ryan.<\/p>\n<h3>Hey It\u2019s Him or Her From The TV\/Radio\/Web!<\/h3>\n<p>23. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ali_Nejad\">@Ali_Nejad<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Fast cars and slow meals is his thing plus he\u2019s an ESPN host too<br \/>\n24. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bond_18\">@Bond_18<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The man, the suit, the legend, again someone who really speaks his mind.<br \/>\n25. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Stapes\">@Stapes<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The finest voice in poker Joe Stapleton, also known for \u2018bustin\u2019 a move allegedly.<br \/>\n26. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KristyArnett\">@KristyArnett<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Probably one of the funniest and talented people in the poker industry.<br \/>\n27. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ScurrilousMay\">@ScurrilousMay<\/a><\/strong> if you only follow one, follow this one.<br \/>\n28. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisTessaro\">@ChrisTessaro<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A darn good writer and host of the &#8220;The Poker Show&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>An Ode To The Bloggers<\/h3>\n<p>29. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chingster23\">@Chingster23<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 No list like this would ever be complete without Lee Davy<br \/>\n30. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BenjoDiMeo\">@BenjoDiMeo<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Has an impressive vinyl collection and knows poker inside and out.<br \/>\n31. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nickwright_80\">@nickwright_80<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 His work ethic is almost a sickness.<br \/>\n32. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RichTRyan\">@RichTRyan<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Senior Editor for Pokernews.<br \/>\n33. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BradWillis\">@BradWillis<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Some of the best tweets you\u2019ll ever read on poker and life.<br \/>\n34. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RemkoMedia\">@RemkoMedia<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A non stop poker reporting machine.<br \/>\n35. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dianakcox\">@dianakcox<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Great live reporter.<br \/>\n36. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChrisKPHall\">@ChrisKPHall<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The Master Of Puns.<br \/>\n37. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YorkyPuds\">@YorkyPuds<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Spending 18+hrs watching people fold? He&#8217;s the man you want to be around.<br \/>\n38. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AFeldmanESPN\">@AFeldmanESPN<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 See the last letters ESPN yeah he\u2019s on the inside, and soon you will be.<\/p>\n<h3>The Ones Who Just Wanna Take Care Of You<\/h3>\n<p>39. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/livinglovingit\">@livinglovingit<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 So you\u2019re heading to an event huh? Check these guys out they\u2019ll probably be organizing your accommodation, super-efficient and nicest people in the world.<br \/>\n40. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MainEventTravel\">@MainEventTravel<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Or it could be these guys who do an awesome job as well.<\/p>\n<h3>Good Will Reading<\/h3>\n<p>41. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jaredtendler\">@jaredtendler<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 The Mentalist \u2013 Just don\u2019t ask for restaurant recommendations from him.<br \/>\n42. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Barry_Carter\">@Barry_Carter<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Co-wrote with Jared, need I say more?<br \/>\n43. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tim00\">@tim00<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Senior Writter for Bluff.<br \/>\n44. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lance_Bradley\">@Lance_Bradley<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Editor in Chief of Bluff.<br \/>\n45. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChadAHolloway\">@ChadAHolloway<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Senior News Editor for PokerNews.<br \/>\n46. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Donnie_Peters\">@Donnie_Peters<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Editor-in-Chief at PokerNews.<br \/>\n47. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MatthewParvis\">@MatthewParvis<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Head of Content at PokerNews.<\/p>\n<h3>Wyld Stallyons<\/h3>\n<p>48. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheKristianS\">@TheKristianS<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Those who know know\u2026just trust me on this one\u2026<br \/>\n49. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Warrenlush\">@WarrenLush<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 He\u2019s regularly fired by Tony G but he sure knows everyone&#8230;<br \/>\n50. And You \u2013 Let me know your handle and why I should follow and maybe just maybe\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>So Who&#8217;d I Miss?<\/h3>\n<p>So how many are you following? and who\u2019d I miss? c\u2019mon Let\u2019s hear it! For one of the first times I just can&#8217;t wait to hear <strong>\u201cOMG you f*&#8221;ng idiot I can\u2019t believe you missed @suchNsuch!!!\u201d<\/strong> Well I\u2019d love to hear from you so I can make my list even better before heading to the greatest poker show on the earth in <strong>Las Vegas<\/strong>, just leave their twitter handles in the comments below. Thanks, no really thanks!<\/p>\n<h3>Ok I Want In Too!<\/h3>\n<p>What you&#8217;d like to head to Vegas as well? Well lucky for you there&#8217;s still time. On PartyPoker we&#8217;ve got a ton of routes so you can make that once in a life time trip, make sure you check out the <strong>full qualification routes to the WSOP<\/strong> and Las Vegas today!<\/p>\n<p>Let us know how you get on by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/partypoker\">Liking us on Facebook<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/partypoker\">Following us on Twitter.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the World Series Of Poker (WSOP) literally less than a month away I thought it\u2019d be a good idea to spring clean my Twitter account a bit. You know, make sure I\u2019m following everyone I should be and time to stop following Lady Gaga as she\u2019s really never ever going to retweet my hilarious<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/top-50-poker-twitter-handles-that-you-need-to-be-following.html\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":47,"featured_media":30036,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2182,300],"tags":[],"yst_prominent_words":[7618,23435,25047,4574,4848,6059,17256,21998,4793,2582,4416,23436,6062,7124],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28718"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/47"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28718"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28718\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":136501,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28718\/revisions\/136501"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28718"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28718"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28718"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.partypoker.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=28718"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}