Lee Jones

Lee Jones argues that the growth of side games threatens the stability of the no-limit hold'em ecosystem.

The marathon second map between Team Vitality and LOUD in the VALORANT Champions Shanghai group stage has matched the longest-ever map at a VCT global event. Vitality eventually closed 19-17, completing a 2-0 victory to book a spot in the bracket stage.

Despite attempted fixes to resolve earlier tech issues at VALORANT Champions Shanghai, a drawn-out series between FUT Esports and 100 Thieves was plagued by technical pauses. Following the matchup, FUT players complained of the issues, and IGL yetujey boycotted the usual post-game press conference in protest.

China's wait for a map win at VALORANT Champions Shanghai is over, even if it came in a losing effort. TYLOO fell 2-1 to Team Liquid in their elimination match, but not before taking a map off the EMEA side, ending the streak in which Chinese teams had gone 0-8 across the tournament's opening week.

Lee Jones explains why online poker sites are unlikely to share information about suspected cheaters, despite growing calls from players to cooperate....

Lee Jones visits a couple of poker rooms in Monterey County, California, where John Steinbeck did much of his writing.

Developer Riot Games has revealed the path for hopeful squads to reach 2027's VCT EMEA Kickoff via its new open qualifiers. Teams can qualify from Europe, Türkiye, or MENA, and each region will host two qualifiers next month.

Globalisation has created a new political reality of polyalignment, forcing states to maintain links with both the United States and China while reaching out to like-minded countries

Lee Jones tells his dealer friends that the slide deal is coming, like it or not. The sooner you learn it, the better prepared you'll be.

Korea’s Gen.G GC and China’s Nova Esports GC have become the first sides eliminated from the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2026. The two sides depart