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Bryan Taylor Tops the National Poker League and High Roller League Going Into June

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Naoya Kihara Wins Back-to-Back $10K Championship WSOP Bracelet Events

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The Best Poker Players Are Geniuses Few people can solve a Rubik's Cube. Even fewer can compete at poker's highest stakes. @JasonKoon happens to do both at the same time, casually solving a cube while playing the $50,000 High Roller.

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🚨 | FINAL TABLE of the @WSOP $1,500 Big O! Song Wang is in the chip lead going for his first bracelet, while Thomas Koral, Scott Abrams, & Anthony Reategui are looking to secure another. 🏆 $387,110 up top! FT updates 👇

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🚨 | FINAL TABLE of the @WSOP $500 Freezeout! 🥶 Stephen Ma is in the current chip lead and Chris "@BigHuni" Hunichen is still in the mix. Follow along to see who comes out on top for $190,066 👇

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Players have reached the final table of Event 22: $1,500 Big O. Song Wang begins the final table as the chip leader and Thomas Koral is close behind. Koral is no stranger to final tables as he already has two WSOP bracelets. Outlasting 2,150 entries, the final eight players

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. @krissyb24poker said this one feels like her first “real” bracelet. @dwpoker asked her what it meant to win on a stage this big, compared to bracelets won in smaller buy-in and smaller field events. Her answer says a lot about how much this one meant.

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Foxen Finally Beats the Best to Win "Dream" WSOP $25K High Roller Title

Kristen Foxen defeats Galen Hall heads-up to win the WSOP $25,000 High Roller, earning $1,773,083 and her sixth bracelet - the largest score of her career.

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Nik Airball Has Won $6 Million on Poker Livestreams Since December 2023

Nik Airball has won over $6 million playing on poker livestreams since December 2023.

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Martin Kabrhel Torches $25k Buy-in WSOP High Roller in One Hand

Poker villain and fan favorite Martin Kabrhel had an early exit from the $25,000 High Roller Six Handed No-Limit Hold'em at the 2026 WSOP. Find out more.

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No, Really, Allen Kessler Could Win a WSOP Bracelet Today

Allen Kessler has a legitimate shot at winning a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet after all these years at the WSOP.

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2026 WSOP Day 12: Kristen Foxen Final Tables $25,000 High Roller Event

Day 12 of the WSOP Saw Kristen Foxen make it into the final six players of the $25k High Roller, competing for the $1.7 million first-place prize in.

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World Poker Tour to Return to Cyprus Twice By the End of the Year

The WPT returns to Cyprus in August and again in October. Get ready for a $3,500 buy-in, $2 million guaranteed Main Event.

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We Are Witnessing Yet Another Miraculous Mizrachi Comeback at the WSOP

Michael Mizrachi lost almost every chip on his first hand, but 'The Grinder' did what he does best, bagging 1,429,000 to lead the Seven Card Stud field.

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Is Phil Ivey Among the Best High Roller & Seven Card Stud Players in WSOP History?

Poker historian Robert Jen takes a look at some fun facts and figures surrounding the history of $25K+ buy-in High Roller & Seven Card Stud events at WSOP.

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2026 WSOP Day 11: Naoya Kihara Leads Event One Day After Bracelet Win

Day 11 at the WSOP was a day of big names and high stakes as Kristen Fox, Josh Arieh, and Kenny Hallaert all ran deep in different events.

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Jet Set Season Returns to PokerStars and Brings With It $300K of Tickets!

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Jeff Madsen Gunning for Second WSOP PoY Title After Fifth Bracelet Win

Jeff Madsen won his first WSOP bracelet in 2006 as a fresh-faced 21-year-old. He has just captured bracelet number five.

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Why Casino Compliance Removed High Roller from Hustler's WSOP Livestream

A high roller mysteriously disappeared during the middle of Hustler's WSOP livestream.

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First-Ever WSOP High-Stakes Cash Game Livestream Airs Tonight

Hustler Caisno Live is going to look a lot different tonight because it isn't airing in Los Angeles.

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WSOP Runner-Up Proudly Represents Palestine at Final Table

Mini Mystery Millions runner-up Jalil Houssain, whose father is from Palestine, spoke to PokerNews about representing the country at the 2026 WSOP.

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2026 WSOP Day 10: Three Bracelets Awarded as Sammartino Closes in on His Second

June 5, the 10th day of the 2026 WSOP, saw another three bracelets awarded and Dario Sammartino edge ever closer to his second WSOP title.

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Naoya Kihara Comes Back From Single Chip to End 14-Year WSOP Drought

Naoya Kihara won Japan's first-ever WSOP bracelet back in 2012. Now he has won a second bracelet 14 years later.

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Viva Las Vargas: American Brings It Home in WSOP U.S. Circuit Championship

Colorado's Antonio Vargas won a career-best $439,605 and his first bracelet after besting runner-up Kai Cohen in the US Circuit Championship

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Heads-Up Cooler Hands Naseem Salem WSOP Bracelet in GGMillion$ High Roller

Naseem Salem came out on top of the 627 player field to claim his maiden piece of WSOP silverware in the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller at the 2026 WSOP.

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Shaun Deeb Makes $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Final Table After Hellmuth Falls Short

Hellmuth missed out on his 82nd WSOP final table as Deeb eyes bracelet number 9

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WATCH: The World Poker Tour Unveils "The Victor" Cash Games; Streaming All This Week

The World Poker Tour launches WPT The Victor at Palms Las Vegas from June 4-6. Watch 100-hand, winner-take-all cash game rivalries stream live on YouTube

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Did Players At The 2015 WSOP Main Event Final Table Play Anything Close to GTO?

Lukas Robinson uses GTO Wizard to analyse a key hand from the 2015 WSOP Main Event involving Neil Blumenfield and Pierre Neuville.

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2026 WSOP Day 9: Hellmuth Reaches Final 13 in the $10K 2-7 Championship

Discover what went down during Day 9 of the 2026 WSOP in Las Vegas, including Phil Hellmuth being within touching distance of his 18th bracelet.

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"'Well Overdue" Justin Liberto Wins Second WSOP Bracelet After 11-Year Wait

Justin Liberto captures his second WSOP bracelet some 11 years after he first became a WSOP champion. Read more at PokerNews.

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Victory Cigar for Philip Ardire After First WSOP Bracelet Win

Philip Ardire took down the $600 Deepstack PLO event at the 2026 WSOP, taking home $171,589 and his first bracelet.

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This Will End Up as One of the Grossest Bad Beats at the 2026 WSOP

A dealer dealt four cards on the flop and it cost a player his tournament life at the 2026 WSOP.

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PhD Student Turns First WSOP Cash Into Bracelet and $346K Score

Honghao Zhang took down the latest gold bracelet at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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World Champ John Cynn Cashes First Live Poker Tournament Since 2022

John Cynn is back, and the 2018 World Series of Poker champion has finally cashed another tournament.

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Online Poker Legend 'Isildur' Mucks Winning Hand at Showdown in WSOP Event

A huge "oops" moment occurred on the WSOP livestream for online poker legend Viktor "Isildur1" Blom

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2026 WSOP Day 8: Daniel Negreanu Bags a Top 3 Stack in the $10K NL 2-7 Championship

Day 8 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw seven events fill the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, and Daniel Negreanu fly high in a $10K event.

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Martin Tsvetanov Wins the PokerStars Open Namur Super High Roller

Martin Tsvetanov and Guillaume Marchand found themselves in the winner's circle at the PokerStars Open Namur festival.

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Unstoppable Hubbard Seals First Bracelet in $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw

Stephen Hubbard defeats Gabriel Paul heads-up to win the $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw, earning his first WSOP bracelet and $155,819.

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WSOP Hands of the Week: Quads Lose to Straight Flush But Player Doesn't Bust

There were some absurd hands during the first week of the 2026 WSOP, some involving top pros.

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Karapet Galstyan Winds His Way Strategically To Victory for First WSOP Bracelet

Karapet Galstyan now has a second bracelet to his name after taking down the $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em event.

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Which of These 2026 WSOP Predictions Will Come True?

Poker historian Robert Jen offers some odds and predictions for various records that may or may not fall at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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2026 WSOP Day 7: Four Bracelets Awarded on a Busy Day of Action

Another four bracelets were won at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, including a fourth for Scott Clements.

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Flying High: Dimitar Danchev Fights Jet Lag to Claim $25,000 Heads-Up Championship Title

Dimitar Danchev is now a two-time WSOP bracelet winner after the Bulgarian triumped in the $25K Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship.

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Scott Clements Denies Hellmuth and Brunson in $10k Omaha Hi-Lo Championship

Old school poker player Scott Clements denied two Poker Hall of Famers en route to winning his fourth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. Find out more.

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Poker Legend Helps Philip Chun Achieve WSOP Dream and Win $400,000

Philip Chun took down the WSOP Mini Mystery Millions for $400,000 after getting coached by poker legend Kristen Foxen. Find out more about his WSOP victory.

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Frugal Allen Kessler Turns Down a $10k Poker Freeroll

Do you believe this? The notoriously frugal Allen Kessler turned down a $10,000 freeroll opportunity to play WPT Tournament Director Matt Savage heads-up.

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NT$50 Million Guaranteed During the Poker Dream 23 Taiwan Festival

Poker Dream 23 Taiwan runs from June 26 to July 6 at the Win Win Poker Club, a brand new venue that only opened in March 2026. NT$50 million is guaranteed.

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Phil Hellmuth Extends WSOP Final Table Record; 18th Bracelet in Sight

Phil Hellmuth's about to prove his doubters wrong again if he wins another WSOP bracelet.

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Jen Harman Shares Crazy Story About How Tilt from Slowroller Paid Off at Bellagio

Poker Hall of Famer Jen Harman is back at the WSOP with a positive mindset, and she's ready to crush.

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Spoteez Review: The Poker Table Management Tool for Multitablers

Spoteez automatically tiles your poker tables across multiple screens. Here's everything you need to know about features, compatibility, and pricing.

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2026 WSOP Day 6: Phil Hellmuth in Contention For 18th WSOP Bracelet

Day 6 of the 2026 WSOP was an incredible day, one that saw Phil Hellmuth put himself in contention to win his 18th gold WSOP bracelet.

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Chess Master Michael Casella Flips the Board on Poker Legends to Win First Bracelet

Michael Casella overcame a star-studded 554-entry field and a grueling heads-up battle against Nick Schulman to win WSOP Event #8: $1,500 Badugi ($141,963).

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"That One Stings" Negreanu Blows 10:1 Chip Lead to Bust $25k Heads-Up

Daniel Negreanu secures his first 2026 WSOP cash but suffers a brutal defeat to Biao Ding in the $25k Heads-Up Championship after holding a 10:1 chip lead.

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Beloved Midwestern Poker Player Charles "Doc" Hanson Passes Away

Charles "Doc" Hanson, a poker player well known on both the RGPS and MSPT, passed away at the age of 72 after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

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Lucky WSOP Player Pulls $1 Million Bounty in Mini Mystery Millions

A lucky player pulled the $1 million mystery bounty in the WSOP Mini Mystery Millions, securing the biggest bounty prize of the tournament.

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Nick Schulman & Scott Seiver Three-Handed With Bracelet No. 8 in Sight

Scott Seiver and Nick Schulman are down to the final three in the WSOP $1,500 Badugi, with both stars chasing a coveted eighth bracelet.

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$25K Heads-Up Bracket Sets Up Potential Negreanu-Mizrachi Semifinal

The $25K Heads-Up Championship bracket is set, with Daniel Negreanu and Michael Mizrachi on a potential collision course for a blockbuster semifinal clash.

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Bar Poker Open Returns to Las Vegas With $400K Championship

Over 1,000 players will descend on the Golden Nugget for the 2026 Bar Poker Open, featuring a $400K Championship and $1M in anticipated prize pools

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2026 WSOP Day 5: Round of 16 Set In $25k Heads Up Championship Event

Day 5 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) saw two bracelets awarded, the $25k Heads Up Day 1b play out, and the Mini Mystery Bounty pass 20k entries.

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Yang Wang Denies Jesse Lonis Heads-Up in Event #5: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha

Yang Wang defeated Jesse Lonis heads-up, denying Lonis a third WSOP title as he won Event #5: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha for $595,388

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"This is the Pinnacle" James Cheung Captures First WSOP Bracelet in $1,500 Stud

James Cheung defeated a field of 359 entries to win his first WSOP bracelet in Event #6: $1,500 Seven Card Stud at the 2026 WSOP, winning $103,185

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Alan Keating Didn't Show Up for His WSOP $25k Heads-Up Match

Alan Keating is so rich that he signed up for a $25,000 WSOP event and didn't even show up to play.

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Level Up Your Heads-Up Game with GTO Wizard's Drills

Elevate your heads-up game. Crush the competition with GTO Wizard's 46 custom training drills, designed to build perfect preflop and postflop intuition

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2026 WSOP Day 4: Mizrachi, Negreanu, & Foxen Win $25k Heads Up Matches

Day 4 of the 2026 World Series of Poker saw bracelets awarded in two events as the first round of titans clashed in the $25,000 Heads Up Championship.

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"It's Nice To Get a Win At The Beginning Of The Summer,"; Jason Daly Wins Third Bracelet in $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo

Jason Daly took down the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low 8 or Better event at the 2026 WSOP for his third bracelet and $191,362.

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Phil Hellmuth and Michael Mizrachi to Face-Off in WSOP Heads-Up Third Round

The 1989 WSOP champ (Phil Hellmuth) will battle the 2025 champ (Michael Mizrachi) in an epic heads-up battle.

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Daniyal Gheba Awarded First Bracelet in WSOP's Mothership Arena for $502,985

Daniyal Gheba has done it, winning his first bracelet in the second event of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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They Got Him Again: Another Brutal WSOP Exit for Doug Polk

Content creator Doug Polk may be one of the best heads-up players in the world, but he had a less than graceful exit in the WSOP $25k Heads Up Championship.

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WSOP Unveils Gigantic 'Mothership Stage' For 2026 Series

The WSOP has unveiled its new mothership stage for 2026, a 25,000-square-foot arena with LED displays, 17 feature tables, and ESPN returning.

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The WSOP "Do-Over": What Actually Constitutes a Misdeal?

Is it a misdeal or does the hand play on? Explore the official WSOP rules on dealer errors, fouled decks, and the "Point of No Return" for substantial action

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Jerome Neppl Dominates Event #3: $500 Industry Employees No-Limit Hold'em For Career-Highlight Win

Jerome Neppl, a poker dealer from New Mexico, won the $500 Industry Employees event at the 2026 World Series of Poker.

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2026 WSOP Day 3: Big Names Turn Out in Force as First Bracelet Won

Discover what went down on Day 3 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas with PokerNews' recap of the action.

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Daniel Dvoress Does What No Player Has Ever Done at Triton Poker

History made in Montenegro as Daniel Dvoress became the first player in Triton Poker's 10-year history to win three titles in one series.

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Las Vegas Strip Reshaped: Caesars Acquired in a $17.6 Billion Deal

Fertitta Entertainment acquires Caesars Entertainment in a massive $17.6B deal, uniting iconic Las Vegas Strip casinos, dining brands, and digital sports betting

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Shaun Deeb Confident of Making History at 2026 WSOP in Two Ways

Shaun Deeb believes he'll make history at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in two ways.

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Samuel Vousden Demolishes PokerStars Anniversary Series $5K Final Table ($365,603)

Samuel Vousden eliminated seven of his eight final table opponents in the PokerStars Anniversary Series $5,200 NLHE Main Event. He won $365,603.

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2026 WSOP Day 2: Vanessa Selbst and Huck Seed Return to the WSOP

Day 2 of the 2026 WSOP didn't award any bracelets, but four events edged closer to awarding their top prizes.

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Aces Cracked as Negreanu Misses Out on First 2026 WSOP Cash

Daniel Negreanu suffers a brutal bad beat on the money bubble of 2026 WSOP Event #2 when his pocket aces run straight into Ryuta Nakai's flopped top set.

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You're the TD: Can You Make the Right Call at the WSOP?

Think you know the WSOP rulebook? Take our TD quiz to see if you can rule on oversized chips, four-card flops, and ambiguous raises like a poker pro official

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Shawn Sheikhan Will Be a Free Man in Time for the 2026 WSOP

Poker pro Shawn Sheikhan is being released from federal prison just in time for the 2026 WSOP.

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Kick Off Summer in Las Vegas With the CSOP's 100th Charity Poker Tournament

It's shaping up to be an exciting summer in Las Vegas for the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP), which will host its 100th charity poker tournament. Read more.

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2026 WSOP Day 1: The Summer Starts Here!

The wait is finally over: the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is here. Discover what happened on Day 1 of the series, right here at PokerNews.

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How You Can Watch the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) for Free

Major changes have been made to the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) television and livestream coverage.

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PokerNews Staff Pick Their Favorite 25k Fantasy Draft Picks

Daniel Negreanu and Shaun Deeb topped the bidding, but see why players like David Coleman and Isaac Haxton could be the real steals of the fantasy season.

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The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is Officially Underway

Cards are in the air for poker's biggest annual event, the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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World Series of Poker Kicks Off Today with First Two Bracelet Events

The WSOP takes place at Paris & Horseshoe, Las Vegas from May 26-July 15 with 100 gold WSOP bracelets set to be awarded.

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Can the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Eclipse Last Summer's Historic Results?

If the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is anything like 2025, it's gonna be a great summer.

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How Annie Duke Turned Anthrax's Scott Ian Into a Poker Grinder

Welcome to Volume Cures Variance, a PokerNews video series that focuses on musicians who have moonlighted as poker players. Nearly 20 years ago, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian stumbled into a side career as a sponsored poker pro.

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Anthony Finley Finds Redemption in 2026 Oklahoma State Championship of Poker $800 Main Event

Anthony Finley reeled in a career-best $58,803 prize for his victory in the 2026 Oklahoma State Championship of Poker $800 Main Event.

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Industry Insiders: Andrew Ormsby Becomes New Director of Poker Operations at Wynn Las Vegas

Andrew Ormsby takes the spot of the well-respected Ryan Beauregard as Director of Poker Operations at Wynn Las Vegas. He spoke to PokerNews about the role.

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Hero Call Gone Wrong Helps Aleks Ponakovs Win $3 Million Triton Poker Title

A poker player made a costly call during heads-up play of a high-stakes Triton Poker tournament.

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Garrett Adelstein to Play on The Lodge's Poker Livestream in Texas

Garrett Adelstein, banned from Hustler Casino Live, will compete against Doug Polk at The Lodge Card Club in Texas.

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Build the Ultimate WSOP Rail: Add These Female Pros to Your MyPlayers Feed

Track in-form female poker pros like Kristen Foxen and Cherish Andrews at the 2026 WSOP by adding them directly to your personalized MyPlayers feed

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Shulman, Liebert & Heimiller Among Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza II Winners

The 2026 Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza II ran April 1 through May 17. 75 events catered to a combined 8,026 entrants & awarded $2,390,700 in prize money.

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How to Adjust Against 3x Opens in Live Poker Tournaments

GTO Wizard's new multiway solver reveals how much players should tighten up against 3x opens in live poker tournaments.

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The Best Tools Players Can Use to Gain an Edge at the 2026 WSOP

Discover the best tools to use in the 2026 WSOP, from GTO Wizard to the WSOP Live App, bank roll management apps, and much more.

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Guitarist Scott Ian's Epic Story of Playing Online Poker During Anthrax Concerts

This is the story about legendary guitarist Scott Ian's wild high-stakes poker career.

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Track the WSOP's Best Mixed Game Players With the MyPlayers Feed

Check out this list of the best mixed game players to follow this year at the WSOP, from Poker Hall of Famer Phil Ivey to more recent crusher Benny Glaser.

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Champions Social Club Becomes Newest Major Poker Room in Dallas

It's been a long legal battle, but Champions Club Dallas poker room is now open for business.

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Paddy Power Poker Player of the Week: Win a Share of €1,000 Every Sunday

Complete five MTT challenges on Paddy Power Poker each week to earn a free seat in the €1,000 Player of the Week Sunday freeroll final.

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Win a Summer Polish Poker Series Package with WPT Global!

Score a free $800 package to the €250,000 GTD Summer Polish Poker Cup in Bratislava with WPT Global's weekly qualifiers. Win hotel and buy-ins today!

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Barney Frank, Congressman Who Fought to Legalize Online Poker, Passes Away

Former congressman Barney Frank, who relentlessly fought to legalize online poker, has passed away.

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Kevin Martin Launching New Reality TV Poker Competition 'Poker Wars' This Weekend

Kevin "Kmart" Martin is using his experience in both poker and reality TV to launch Poker Wars, a live-stream competition that'll run from May 21-24, 2026.

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Three-Way All-in & Straight Flush in $200K Tournament Kicks Off Race to $6.4M Prize

The biggest Triton Invitational in history is underway in Montenegro after 137 entries created a $27.4 million prize pool in the $200K NLH Invitational.

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Win a World Poker Tour Title Down Under at WPT Australia Festival

The World Poker Tour is returning to The Star Sydney for the WPT Australia festival taking place Sept. 10-30 and featuring a AUD $5,000 buy-in Championship.

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Never Miss a Hand: 10 WSOP Players to Add to Your MyPlayers Feed

Want to track your favorite poker pros at the WSOP? Use PokerNews MyPlayers to build a custom feed of real-time chip counts, hands, and live updates

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Why Poker Pro Charlie Carrel is Banned from Entering the United States

Poker pro Charlie Carrel is banned from the U.S., so he can't compete in the World Series of Poker (WSOP).

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Belgian Takes Down PokerStars Anniversary Series Sunday Million For $107K

Belgium's "metalidsnake" took down the $215 Sunday Million PKO on their second bullet and walked away with $107,801.

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£250K Guaranteed DTD300 Deepstack Returns to Dusk Till Dawn

The DTD300 Deepstack boasts a £250,000 guarantee for a £340 buy-in. Play Day1s live at Dusk Till Dawn or online at GGPoker.

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K Poker Cup & King Poker Cup Return to Jeju This Summer for Massive 17-Day Festival

The K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup return to Jeju Shinhwa World for a 17-day festival, featuring a KRW 2B GTD series and $15K Main Event.

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Record Holder Maurice Hawkins Wins 25th WSOP Circuit Ring

Less than two weeks after filing for bankruptcy, Maurice Hawkins won his 25th WSOP Circuit ring for over $100,000.

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Pentakota Denies Sharma Fourth Poker Dream Title in Jeju Main Event

India's Manoj Pentakota won the Poker Dream Jeju Main Event for $231,828 after a heads-up deal. Fellow countryman Nishant Sharma was denied a historic 4th title

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WPT Global Launches Mega Hour Tourmanents; ¥500K in Daily Guarantees

Mega Hour tournaments shuffle up and deal hourly for 12 hours at WPT Global. Find out more about them here at PokerNews.

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Aleks Dimitrov Denies Niklas Astedt a PokerStars Anniversary Series Title

Check out the latest results from the PokerStars Anniversary Series, including Aleks Dimitrov taking down the $5,200 Thursday Thrill.

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Poker Player Gets First Outright Tournament Win in RGPS Pompano Beach Main Event

Sergio Giha scored his first outright tournament victory, topping a 195-entry field to win RunGood Poker Series Passport Pompano Beach Main Event for $59,657

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Poker Streamer Wins First-Ever Estoril Poker Fest Main Event

Hugues Mazerolle, a french poker streamer, lifted the trophy in the first-ever Estoril Poker Fest Main Event at Casino Estoril, winning €100,000.

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More Than $300K Up for Grabs at SiGMA Poker Tour Manila from May 31

The SiGMA Poker Tour heads to Manila from May 31 through to June 4 with a packed schedule that features the SPT Main Event and Hendon Mob Asian Championship.

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'Loose Cannon' Shows No Fear, Brings the Action on PokerStars Big Game on Tour

The 'Loose Cannon' played surprisingly loose in the PokerStars Big Game on Tour.

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Will Phil Ivey Be the Steal of Everyone's 2026 WSOP Fantasy Draft?

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How to Trade the 2026 WSOP

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Poker Players Can Rate Dealers at the 2026 WSOP; Do You Like It?

Poker players can now rate each dealer at the 2026 WSOP, which is sparking some controversy.

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