Michael Ruane's anonymity was nice while it lasted

Michael Ruane has lived most of his life in poker obscurity, exactly how he wanted it. But those days are gone now that he's in the November Nine.

WSOP: 50-year-old Cliff Josephy highlights 2016 November Nine

Two-time World Series of Poker bracelet-winner Cliff Josephy is the chip leader of the 2016 WSOP main event, which reached its final table Monday.

Vojtech Ruzicka takes top stack into Day 7 of 2016 WSOP main event

Vojtech Ruzicka leads with 27 players left in the 2016 WSOP main event, with 50-year-old and two-time bracelet-winner Cliff Josephy just behind him.

WSOP: On the brink on Day 6 of the main event

Players near the bottom of the chip counts on Day 6 of the WSOP main event have a paradox -- they're still in, but their chances of advancing are slim.

WSOP: Jerry Wong holds lead with 80 left after Day 5 of main event

Jerry Wong is one of three players with at least 10 million chips going into Day 6 of the 2016 WSOP main event, but it's a tight race up top.

WSOP: Poker would benefit greatly from a woman in the November Nine

With two women topping the chip counts during Day 4 of the WSOP main event, excitement about a woman potentially reaching the final table grows.

WSOP main event: Bryan Piccioli leads, Colman & Weisner in top-10

After Day 4 of the 2016 World Series of Poker main event, just 251 players remain. Bryan Piccioli has the chip lead, but it's tight at the top.

Charity events like Little One for One Drop continue to be successful

Dave Tuley reports from the World Series of Poker on why charity events like the Little One for One Drop continue to be successful.

WSOP: Kenny Hallaert leads, Esfandiari 7th after WSOP main event Day 3

The money bubble burst late on Day 3 of the 2016 World Series of Poker main event. Belgian Kenny Hallaert leads and Antonio Esfandiari is near the top

WSOP: Michael Mizrachi among top five Day 2C chip leaders; 2,186 left

After five days of poker with players separated by their starting session, 2,186 are set to combine for Day 3 Thursday, including some familiar faces.

World Series of Poker catches Pokémon fever

They're for millions of dollars in the World Series of Poker main event, but the Pokemon Go phenomenon is also making its mark in the halls of the Rio

WSOP - Valentin Vornicu outpaces the main event field as 760 advance

Valentin Vornicu, who owns eight World Series of Poker Circuit rings, outpaced the Day 2A/B WSOP main event field by more than 30 percent on Tuesday.

WSOP -- Which poker prop bets would generate the most action?

ESPN Chalk's Dave Tuley contemplates which WSOP prop bets would attract action if offered in Vegas sports books

2016 WSOP main event field hits 6,737 players, 5th-largest of all-time

With a massive turnout of 4,240 players on Day 1C, the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event reached a five-year peak with 6,737 total entrants.

WSOP - Jason Mercier proposes to girlfriend Natasha Barbour at WSOP

Natasha Barbour finished third in a $5,000 event at the 2016 World Series of Poker, and then her boyfriend sweetened the deal with a marriage proposal

WSOP looks to innovation to raise attendance for years to come

New events like mixed doubles and tag-team play hope to draw in customers at the Vegas tournament.

Benny Glaser proves mixed-game prowess with Omaha dominance

Benny Glaser won two Omaha high-low eight-or-better bracelets inside of a week at the 2016 World Series of Poker, along with several other deep runs.

2016 WSOP - The Poker Players Championship stands alone

The World Series of Poker's Poker Players Championship carries a $50,000 price tag and a history rich with measured changes.

WSOP - Poker for a cause

The long-term health of the poker industry can benefit greatly from those willing to give of their time and money to worthy causes.

2016 WSOP - WSOP Seniors event is not a case of 'Old Timers Day'

The World Series of Poker's Seniors event is one of the highlights of the summer, with the 50-and-up crowd playing top level poker for big prizes.