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Japan and China Help Drive Poker’s Global Boom at the 2026 WSOP

The 2026 World Series of Poker has once again highlighted a trend that has been building for years: poker is no longer dominated solely by North America and Europe. While…

July 19, 2026China Poker, Danny Tang, Honghao Zhang, Japan Poker, Kosei Ichinose, Poker Players, Poker Tournaments, Quan Zhou, Ren Lin, Shiina Okamoto, World Series of Poker, WSOP, Xuan Liu, Yoshitaka Tsuji

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Nick Schulman Expands Poker Career With New Radio Show

Nick Schulman has spent the past two decades building a reputation as one of poker's most complete talents. A feared high-stakes player, seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and…

July 19, 2026Nick Schulman, Poker Players, Poker Radio, World Series of Poker

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Five Stories That Defined the 2026 World Series of Poker

The bracelet events of the 2026 World Series of Poker have officially come to an end, bringing another unforgettable summer in Las Vegas to a close. Over nearly two months,…

July 18, 2026Kristen Foxen, Michael Mizrachi, Phil Hellmuth, Poker Tournaments, Shaun Deeb, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event

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Liam “BigLi” Hind Is Proving Poker Doesn’t Need to Take Itself Seriously

Poker has always had its larger-than-life personalities. From colourful World Series of Poker champions to high-stakes online legends, the game has never been short of memorable characters. But a new…

July 18, 2026BigLi, BigLi Poker, Liam Hind, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players

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Why Bobby James Has Become One of Britain’s Biggest Poker Creators

As poker enjoys another boom following the 2026 World Series of Poker, content creators have become one of the biggest reasons new players are discovering the game. Among the growing…

July 17, 2026Bobby James Poker, British Poker, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, UK Poker

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Why Does the WSOP Main Event Pause Before the Final Table?

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event has reached its final nine players, but despite only one table remaining, poker fans now face an unexpected wait before a champion…

July 17, 2026ESPN, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event

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Brad Owen

Brad Owen is one of the most influential poker creators in the world. By combining accessible hand analysis, dry humour, honest results, and the realities of playing professionally, he helped…

July 16, 2026Brad Owen, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, The Lodge Card Club

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Poker Pro Says Entire Bankroll Stolen in Las Vegas Airbnb Robbery

A successful World Series of Poker summer ended in terrifying fashion for California poker professional Jared Griener, who says he was robbed of his entire bankroll after two masked men…

July 16, 2026Crime, Jared Griener, Las Vegas, World Series of Poker, WSOP

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Bryn Kenney Questions Poker Hall of Fame Voting as Justin Bonomo Debate Intensifies

The debate surrounding the Poker Hall of Fame has taken another twist after high-stakes star Bryn Kenney publicly questioned the current voting process, arguing that Justin Bonomo's credentials should make…

July 15, 2026Bryn Kenney, Hall of Fame, Justin Bonomo, Poker Players

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Meet the 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table

The Nine Players Chasing Poker Immortality The wait is finally over. After eight gruelling days inside the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event…

July 14, 2026Evagoras Evagorou, Greg Mueller, Han Feng, Jamie Shaevel, Lauri Saaskilahti, Lucas Jumalon, Mario Boos, Michael Gagliano, Rami Hammoud, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event

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Neymar’s WSOP Dream Ends Just Days After World Cup Exit

For most footballers, an early World Cup exit means a well-earned holiday. For Neymar, it meant swapping the football pitch for the poker tables of Las Vegas. Only days after…

July 13, 2026Brazil Poker, Neymar, World Series of Poker, WSOP

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Alberta Deals Itself Into Online Poker’s Future

Canada's online poker landscape has taken another major step forward after Alberta officially opened its regulated iGaming market, creating fresh opportunities for licensed poker operators and the players waiting to…

July 13, 2026Alberta Poker, Canada Poker, Legal, Online Poker, Poker Business

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WSOP Main Event Proves Poker Boom Is Far From Over

When registration closed on the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, one question had finally been answered. Would poker's biggest tournament continue its remarkable growth in popularity, or would…

July 12, 2026Poker Tournaments, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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Doug Polk Steps Back From The Lodge Card Club

Doug Polk has announced he is stepping away from his active role at The Lodge Card Club, bringing an end to his day-to-day involvement with one of the largest poker…

July 12, 2026Doug Polk, Poker Business, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Texas Poker, The Lodge Card Club

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Poker Fans Question New WSOP ESPN Main Event Broadcasts

The return of ESPN as the home of the World Series of Poker Main Event has been welcomed by many fans, but the 2026 broadcast format has also sparked frustration…

July 11, 2026ESPN, Poker on TV, TV Poker, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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Michael Mizrachi’s WSOP Main Event Defence Ends on Day 5

Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi's dream of winning consecutive World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event titles is officially over after the reigning champion was eliminated on Day 5 of the…

July 11, 2026Michael Mizrachi, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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Drug-Fuelled Poker Claims at UK Bar

A UK bar has kept its premises licence after councillors ruled that new ownership had significantly reduced the risk of future problems, despite allegations that the venue previously hosted an…

July 10, 2026Crime, UK Poker

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Tokyo Police Shut Down Illegal Poker Ring in Shinjuku

Tokyo police have dismantled an alleged illegal poker operation running from a luxury apartment in the city's Shinjuku district, arresting 14 people as investigators examine possible links between the business…

July 9, 2026China Poker, Chinese Poker, Crime, Tokyo Poker

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PokerStars Job Cuts as Flutter Reshapes Online Poker Business

PokerStars is undergoing another major restructuring after parent company Flutter Entertainment confirmed plans for organizational changes that will result in job cuts across its global operations. The move is part…

July 8, 2026Online Poker, Poker Business, Poker Jobs, PokerStars

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WPT Prime Lodge Championship Returns to Texas With $1 Million Guaranteed Main Event

The World Poker Tour is heading back to Texas this fall after the inaugural WPT Prime Lodge Championship exceeded expectations in 2025. Players will return to The Lodge Card Club…

July 8, 2026Poker Tournaments, WPT, WPT Prime Lodge

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SiGMA Poker Tour Heads to Sri Lanka for Its 2026 Debut

The SiGMA Poker Tour will make its first-ever stop in Sri Lanka this December. The tour brings live tournament poker to the country's newest luxury resort destination. Running from December…

July 7, 2026Poker Tournaments, SiGMA Poker Tour, Sri Lanka Poker

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Křovinořez Wins Czech Poker Masters at King’s Resort

A Czech player kept the trophy on home soil at King’s Resort Rozvadov after Křovinořez came through a huge Czech Poker Masters Main Event field to claim the title. The…

July 7, 2026Czech Poker, Czech Poker Masters, Křovinořez, Poker Tournaments

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Corey Eyring

Corey Eyring has become one of poker's fastest-growing YouTube creators by documenting the highs and lows of chasing ambitious bankroll goals. His energetic storytelling, fearless style, and willingness to risk…

July 6, 2026Corey Eyring, poker creator, Poker Influencer

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Australia Hits Illegal Online Poker Operators With $24.24 Million in Penalties

Australia has handed down one of its biggest penalties yet against operators accused of offering illegal online poker services to local players. The Federal Court has ordered more than AU$24…

July 6, 2026Australia Poker, Crime, Online Poker, Poker Business

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CoinPoker Launches Battle of Malta Online Qualifiers With Free Route to $1M CoinMillion

The road to one of the biggest online poker tournaments of the summer is officially underway. CoinPoker has opened its Battle of Malta Online qualification campaign, giving players multiple ways…

July 5, 2026Battle of Malta, CoinPoker, Online Poker

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