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Lucas Jumalon WSOP 2026 Main Event Final Table

Lucas Jumalon Maintains Lead as WSOP Main Event Final Table Heads Into Crucial Day 2

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event is down to its final seven players after an opening night that delivered two eliminations, plenty of tension, and a leaderboard that still has Lucas Jumalon firmly in control. Despite entering the…

August 4, 20262026 WSOP, Greg Mueller, Han Feng, Jamie Shaevel, Lauri Saaskilahti, Lucas Jumalon, Michael Gagliano, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event

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Five Hands That Could Decide the 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table

The WSOP Main Event final table pause is over. Today, the cards are back in the air at Horseshoe Las Vegas as the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event resumes with just nine players remaining. Every finalist has already…

August 3, 20262026 WSOP, Evagoras Evagorou, Greg Mueller, Han Feng, Jamie Shaevel, Lucas Jumalon, Mario Boos, Michael Gagliano, Rami Hammoud, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event

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100-Year-Old Poker Legend Ivor Ward Joins GGPoker as Ambassador

At an age when most people have long since retired, Britain's oldest poker player is beginning a new chapter. Just days after celebrating his 100th birthday and sharing the secrets behind his remarkable longevity with Poker Type, Ivor Ward has…

August 3, 2026British Poker, GG Poker, Ivor Ward, Online Poker, UK Poker

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WSOP Main Event Final Table: Who Will Win the 2026 World Championship?

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event has reached the moment every poker player dreams about. After battling through a field of more than 9,200 entrants, only nine players remain. Every finalist has already guaranteed themselves at least $1…

August 1, 20262026 WSOP, Evagoras Evagorou, Greg Mueller, Han Feng, Jamie Shaevel, Lauri Saaskilahti, Lucas Jumalon, Mario Boos, Michael Gagliano, Poker Players, Rami Hammoud, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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Euro Poker Million Smashes Attendance Record with 7,303 Entries

Europe's appetite for live poker shows no signs of slowing down after the latest edition of the Euro Poker Million (EPM) became the largest in the festival's history. Hosted at King's Resort in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, the €250 buy-in event…

July 31, 2026Czech Poker, Poker Tournaments

Brad Owen Youtube channel has almost reached 800,000 subscribers.

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Brad Owen Closes In on Historic 800,000 YouTube Subscriber Milestone

Few people have done more to reshape modern poker than Brad Owen. The cash game specialist has spent the last decade documenting his poker journey through honest, behind-the-scenes YouTube vlogs, helping introduce thousands of new players to live poker along…

July 31, 2026Brad Owen, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, Youtube Poker

Jamie Dwan wins Goliath after WSOP bracelet.

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Jamie Dwan Wins Goliath Super High Roller Weeks After WSOP Bracelet

Jamie Dwan’s remarkable summer continued in Coventry as the British poker player won the £2,000 Goliath Super High Roller for £47,200. Dwan defeated Brandon Sheils heads-up at the Grosvenor Goliath, overcoming an 89-entry field to claim another major title less…

July 30, 2026British Poker, Grosvenor Poker, Jamie Dwan, UK Poker

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WSOP Champion Gal Yifrach Detained by ICE as Federal Case Continues

World Series of Poker bracelet winner Gal Yifrach has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), marking the latest development in a long-running federal criminal case involving allegations of illegal gambling and money laundering. The Israeli poker professional,…

July 30, 2026Crime, WSOP

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100-Year-Old Poker Player Reveals His Winning Tips and Secret to Staying Sharp

At 100 years old, most people would be forgiven for choosing a quieter way to spend their time. Ivor Ward, however, is still calculating pot odds, studying opponents and competing in one of Britain’s biggest live poker tournaments. The centenarian…

July 29, 2026British Poker, Ivor Ward, Poker Players, Poker Tournaments, UK Poker

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The Hidden Cost of Becoming a Poker YouTuber: Can You Really Make a Living?

Watching a poker vlog can make the lifestyle look almost perfect. A trip to Las Vegas. A packed poker room. Huge pots. Celebrations after winning a tournament. Flights to the World Series of Poker, Triton Poker festivals or European Poker…

July 29, 2026Abby Merk, Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Charlie Carrel, Doug Polk, Mariano Grandoli, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, Youtube Poker

Poker's biggest youtubers vs Poker's top pros

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Could Poker’s Biggest YouTubers Beat the World’s Best Pros?

Can poker YouTubers beat elite professionals? We examine the formats, results and evidence that matter, including Rampage’s Wynn high-roller win.

July 28, 2026Abby Merk, Adrian Mateos, Alex Foxen, Andrew Neeme, Brad Owen, Charlie Carrel, Corey Eyring, Doug Polk, Fedor Holz, Isaac Haxton, Jason Koon, Jesse Lonis, Mariano Grandoli, Michael Addamo, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players

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What Is WCOOP Boot Camp? Everything You Need to Know

The World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) remains the most prestigious online poker festival of the year, but jumping straight into a major series can be intimidating. That's why PokerStars is bringing back WCOOP Boot Camp for 2026, giving players…

July 28, 2026Online Poker, PokerStars, WCOOP

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Why Is Rampage Calling Allen Kessler “a Cancer” to Poker?

Poker social media is rarely quiet, but the latest public feud between Ethan "Rampage" Yau and Allen Kessler has quickly become one of the biggest talking points in the game. What began as a discussion about heads-up poker turned into…

July 27, 2026Allen Kessler, poker creator, Poker Industry, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, Rampage

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Are People Still Watching Poker on TV? WSOP 2026 Ratings Reveal the Challenge

The World Series of Poker has returned to ESPN, but the first television ratings show how much the way fans consume poker has changed. The opening two edited episodes of the 2026 WSOP Main Event attracted average audiences of approximately…

July 26, 20262026 WSOP, ESPN, Poker Tournaments, TV Poker, World Series of Poker, WSOP

Doyle Brunson and Daniel Negreanu as AI Voices on GG Poker

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GGPoker Introduces AI Voices Featuring Poker Legends

Online poker has spent years improving graphics, animations and gameplay, but GGPoker is now taking a different approach by giving players something entirely new to listen to. The world's largest online poker room has unveiled a new feature that uses…

July 26, 2026AI, AI Poker, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, GG Poker, Online Poker

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The Chip Race Podcast Celebrates 200 Episodes With Special PokerStars Tournament

In a poker world filled with new YouTube channels, Twitch streams and social media clips, very few shows have managed to stay relevant for more than a decade. The Chip Race has done exactly that. This week, the award-winning poker…

July 25, 2026Benjamin Spragg, Marle Spragg, Poker Podcast, PokerStars, Sebastian Huber

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PokerStars Revives Sunday Million Live for the First Time Since 2017

For millions of online poker players, the Sunday Million is more than just another weekly tournament. It has been the dream event on PokerStars for nearly two decades, creating life-changing scores and launching countless poker careers. Now, for the first…

July 25, 2026Online Poker, Poker Tournaments, PokerStars, Sunday Million

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Mariano Grandoli Returns to High-Stakes Cash Games

Mariano Grandoli has made a career out of taking poker fans along for every step of his journey, and his latest vlog is no exception. The popular poker creator is back in the high-stakes cash game streets, documenting another session…

July 23, 2026Cash Game, High Stakes Poker, Mariano Grandoli, poker creator, Poker Influencer

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ClubWPT Gold Returns to Full Operations in Arizona After 21+ Rule Change

Just over a week after being hit with a cease-and-desist order from Arizona regulators, ClubWPT Gold has resumed full operations in the state after introducing new age restrictions for players. The move marks a significant development in one of the…

July 23, 2026ClubWPT, ClubWPT Gold, Poker Business, Poker Industry, WPT

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Neymar Returns to Poker Tables as Santos Cruise to Copa Sudamericana Victory

Neymar’s latest appearance at the poker tables has attracted attention in Brazil after the Santos star competed at the Brazilian Series of Poker while his teammates recorded an emphatic Copa Sudamericana victory in Venezuela. The 34-year-old entered the BSOP Winter…

July 22, 2026Brazil Poker, Neymar

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WPT Heads to South Korea as Seoul Festival Launches New Poker Destination

The World Poker Tour is heading back to Asia this autumn, with WPT Seoul set to take place from October 30 to November 9, 2026 at INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon. The series will also mark the official opening of…

July 21, 2026Poker Tournaments, South Korea Poker, World Poker Tour, WPT

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Google AdSense Policy Update Could Increase Online Poker Advertising Across More Markets

Google has announced a significant update to its advertising policies that could have a noticeable impact on online poker websites, operators and publishers from 10 August 2026. The change affects Google's Authorised Buyers platform, expanding the number of countries where…

July 20, 2026Online Poker, Poker Business, Poker Industry

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The 2026 WSOP Generated Nearly Half a Billion Dollars – Here’s Where the Money Went

When the dust settles on the 2026 World Series of Poker, one number stands above all the rest. Nearly $470 million. That's the total prize money generated across the 100 bracelet events held at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las…

July 20, 20262026 WSOP, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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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 Las Vegas remains the game's spiritual home, this year's WSOP…

July 19, 2026China Poker, Japan Poker, Poker Players, Poker Tournaments, World Series of Poker, WSOP, Xuan Liu

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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 widely regarded as one of the finest commentators in the…

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