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Garrett Adelstein Jack Four poker documentary.

Garrett Adelstein Plans Documentary on Infamous Jack-Four Poker Hand

Garrett Adelstein is preparing to reopen one of the most controversial debates in modern poker with a documentary-style video examining the infamous jack-four hand against Robbi Jade Lew. The high-stakes cash game player has revealed that he is working on…

August 16, 2026Garrett Adelstein, High Stakes Poker, Hustler Casino Live, Poker Creators, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, Poker YouTube, Robbi Jade Lew

Lucas Jumalon at the WSOP 2026 on ESPN.

WSOP’s Return to ESPN Puts Poker Back on Mainstream TV

The World Series of Poker completed its return to ESPN this month as 22-year-old Lucas Jumalon became the 2026 WSOP Main Event champion in Las Vegas. Jumalon's $10 million victory provided the conclusion to a major change in how poker's…

August 16, 2026Chris Moneymaker, ESPN, Lucas Jumalon, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

Stephen Pang wins the APT Incheon

Poker Player Celebrates Main Event Win Too Early, Then Has to Win It Again

Stephen Pang experienced one of the strangest tournament victories of the year after celebrating what he thought was an APT Incheon Main Event win, only to discover that his opponent still had chips left. Pang had already celebrated with his…

August 15, 2026Live Poker, Poker Tournaments

The Solana payments at the 2026 WSOP

Solana Payments Hit $23 Million at the 2026 WSOP

Solana's first World Series of Poker partnership resulted in almost $23 million worth of crypto-powered tournament entries during the 2026 series in Las Vegas. Players used the new payment option for 6,176 WSOP entries worth a combined $22.9 million, according…

August 15, 2026Crypto Poker, Cryptocurrency, MoonPay, Poker Industry, Solana, World Series of Poker, WSOP

888poker wsop documentary with vivi saliba.

888poker’s New WSOP Documentary Episode Drops Today

888poker is continuing its behind-the-scenes coverage of the World Series of Poker today, with the second episode of its latest WSOP documentary series scheduled for release on August 15. The new episode continues 888poker's look inside the 2026 WSOP, following…

August 15, 2026888Poker, Poker Videos, TV Poker, World Series of Poker, WSOP

Alex Foxen 2026 WSOP

Americas Cardroom Launches 14-Part WSOP Series With Alex Foxen

Americas Cardroom has launched a new 14-part interview series exploring the World Series of Poker through the players and personalities who experienced it firsthand. The weekly series begins with high-stakes professional Alex Foxen and will feature poker pros, ambassadors and…

August 14, 20262026 WSOP, Alex Foxen, Americas Cardroom, WSOP

PokerStars No Bubble tournament at EPT Barcelona

PokerStars Introduces No-Bubble Tournament at EPT Barcelona

PokerStars’ first no-bubble ‘In the Money at 180,000’ tournament drew 572 entries at EPT Barcelona before the format returned later in the festival.

August 14, 2026EPT, European Poker Tour, PokerStars

Aaron Barone 888 Poker

888poker Brings Back WSOP Docuseries After Aaron Barone’s $125K Main Event Run

The World Series of Poker may be over for another year, but 888poker is taking viewers back inside Las Vegas with the return of its behind-the-scenes WSOP docuseries. The new six-part 888 at the WSOP series follows five 888poker ambassadors…

August 13, 2026888Poker, poker creator, TV Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

King Bach

King Bach Is Going All-In on Poker With New Creator TV Series

One of the biggest personalities to emerge from the social media era is making poker a bigger part of his content. King Bach, the comedian, actor and creator whose real name is Andrew Bachelor, is developing a poker-focused series called…

August 13, 2026poker creator, Poker Influencer, TV Poker

Pokerstars in Italy

PokerStars Expands Italian Poker Push With New Live and Online Partnership

PokerStars is strengthening its presence in Italy with a new Spin & Go promotion and an expanded relationship with the Italian Series of Poker, bringing its online and live poker offerings closer together. PokerStars is making another push in the…

August 12, 2026Poker Business, PokerStars

Isai and Mark Scheinberg of Pokerstars

Who Founded PokerStars? The Story of Isai and Mark Scheinberg

PokerStars became one of the biggest names in online poker, but who actually founded the company? The answer involves father-and-son team Isai and Mark Scheinberg, who turned an ambitious online poker project into a multibillion-dollar business. Who Founded PokerStars? PokerStars…

August 12, 2026Mark Scheinberg, Online Poker, Poker Business, PokerStars

Pokerstars UK is moving to the Betfair poker network

PokerStars UK Moves Onto Betfair as Flutter Builds New Poker Network

PokerStars on Betfair went live in the UK on August 13, 2026, moving Betfair Poker onto PokerStars software and the global PokerStars player pool. Paddy Power and Sky Poker are still expected to follow as Flutter builds out the wider…

August 11, 2026Online Poker, Poker Business, PokerStars

Poker Billionaire's Yacht

Poker Billionaire Puts Incredible $152 Million Megayacht Up for Sale

A poker billionaire who made his fortune helping to build one of the biggest online poker businesses in history is reportedly looking for a buyer for his spectacular 230-foot megayacht. Synthesis has been placed on the market for €132 million,…

August 10, 2026Mark Scheinberg, Online Poker, PokerStars

Poker hall of fame

Who Should Enter the Poker Hall of Fame Next? 10 Names Still Waiting After Jason Koon

Jason Koon has his place in poker history. The question now is who follows him. Koon became the newest member of the Poker Hall of Fame in 2026 after receiving the required support from living Hall of Fame members. But…

August 9, 2026Chris Moorman, Hall of Fame, Isaac Haxton, Isai Scheinberg, Jason Koon, Justin Bonomo, Mike Matusow, Scott Seiver, Shaun Deeb

GOPC on CoinPoker

CoinPoker Unveils $50 Million Global Online Poker Championship

CoinPoker is going bigger again. Fresh from the conclusion of Battle of Malta Online, the crypto poker site is preparing to launch its biggest tournament series yet, with the new Global Online Poker Championship (GOPC) guaranteeing $50 million across more…

August 9, 2026CoinPoker, Crypto, Crypto Poker, GOPC, Online Poker, Online Poker Sites

Bet365 Poker

Bet365 Poker Launches in France on iPoker Europe Network

Bet365 has officially launched its online poker offering in France, adding one of the gambling industry's biggest brands to the country's regulated poker market. The British operator's French poker room has gone live on Playtech's iPoker Europe network, according to…

August 9, 2026Online Poker, Poker Business, Poker Industry

3-Bet Club on CoinPoker launches August 17th 2026

Is Subscription-Based 3-Bet Club the Future of Online Poker?

Online poker rewards have traditionally followed a familiar formula: play more, generate more rake and climb through a loyalty program. CoinPoker is trying something different. Its new 3-Bet Club introduces a paid membership model to online poker, giving players additional…

August 8, 20263-Bet Club, CoinPoker, Online Poker

WSOP Online 2026

2026 WSOP Online Returns to GGPoker With $25M Main Event

The World Series of Poker may have just crowned its new Main Event champion in Las Vegas, but the chase for WSOP bracelets is already about to resume online. The 2026 WSOP Online International series begins on GGPoker on August…

August 8, 20262026 WSOP, Daniel Negreanu, GG Poker, WSOP, WSOP Online

PokerStars CEO Peter Jackson

PokerStars Owner Flutter Announces CEO Change After Difficult Q2

PokerStars parent company Flutter Entertainment is preparing for a change at the top after announcing that CEO Peter Jackson will step down following a difficult second quarter for the global gambling group. Jackson will be replaced by Flutter President Dan…

August 8, 2026Online Poker, Poker Business, Poker Industry, PokerStars

Martin Kabrhel WSOP

Martin Kabrhel Reveals Wild WSOP Run in Vlog

Martin Kabrhel was already impossible to ignore at the 2026 World Series of Poker. Now poker fans can see much more of what happened away from the televised tables through the Czech pro’s WSOP vlog series. Kabrhel documented his summer…

August 7, 20262026 WSOP, Czech Poker, poker creator, Poker Players, WSOP, Youtube Poker

WSOP Circuit Online

WSOP Circuit Online Returns With 12 Rings and $1.4 Million Guaranteed

The World Series of Poker may have crowned a new Main Event champion in Las Vegas, but there is little time for US players to recover from the summer. The WSOP Circuit Online is underway on WSOP.com, with 12 official…

August 7, 2026WSOP, WSOP Circuit, WSOP Online

Jason Koon Poker Hall of Fame

Why Jason Koon Finally Belongs in the Poker Hall of Fame

Jason Koon has spent years building a poker résumé that was increasingly difficult to ignore. Now, it is official. Koon has been selected as the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame inductee, joining some of the most influential and successful players…

August 7, 2026Hall of Fame, Jason Koon, Poker Players, Triton Poker

Lucas Jumalon WSOP Main Event champion.

Lucas Jumalon Delivers on the Promise as 2026 WSOP Main Event Crown Heads to Washington

For the past three days at Poker Type, we've followed Lucas Jumalon's remarkable run from chip leader to overwhelming favorite, wondering whether the 22-year-old could handle poker's biggest stage. He answered that question in emphatic fashion. The WSOP's official result…

August 6, 20262026 WSOP, Lucas Jumalon, Patrick Leonard, World Series of Poker, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event

AI Poker Tells

Can AI Really Read Poker Tells?

Artificial intelligence is finding its way into almost every industry, and poker is no exception. During ESPN's coverage of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, viewers were introduced to an experimental AI-powered "tells detection" feature that attempted to…

August 5, 2026AI, AI Poker, ESPN, Shaun Deeb, WSOP

Lucas Jumalon 2026 WSOP

Lucas Jumalon One Elimination Away From WSOP Glory

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event is down to its final two players after an action-packed second day saw five eliminations, dramatic bad beats, and a series of momentum swings that transformed the championship race. Lucas Jumalon will…

August 5, 2026Lauri Saaskilahti, Lucas Jumalon, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event