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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, thousands of players from around the world battled for poker's…

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 generation of creators is showing that you don't need million-dollar…

July 18, 2026Liam 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 list of creators making their mark, few have connected with…

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?

Why does the WSOP Main Event sometimes stop with nine players left? The final-table pause is a broadcast and production choice, not a poker rule.

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

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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 allegedly ambushed him inside his Las Vegas Airbnb. Griener, a…

July 16, 2026Crime, 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 him an automatic inductee. Kenney's comments have reignited one of…

July 15, 2026Hall 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 is down to just nine players. More than 9,200 entrants…

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 Brazil's surprise elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the…

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 join them. For years, Ontario has been the country's flagship…

July 13, 2026Alberta Poker, Canada Poker, 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 recent record-breaking years prove impossible to match? While the 2026…

July 12, 2026Chris Moneymaker, Poker 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 clubs in Texas. The three-time World Series of Poker bracelet…

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 among viewers trying to follow poker's biggest tournament. While the…

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 2026 tournament. After another impressive deep run through poker's biggest…

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 illegal, drug-fuelled poker game. The case has drawn attention across…

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 and organized crime. The raid, carried out by the Tokyo…

July 9, 2026China Poker, Crime

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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 of Flutter's long-term strategy to integrate PokerStars more closely with…

July 8, 2026Online Poker, Poker Business, 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 in Austin for an 18-day festival running from September 24…

July 8, 2026Poker Tournaments, WPT

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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 2-6, 2026, the festival will take place at City of…

July 7, 2026Poker Tournaments

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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 €150 buy-in tournament drew 2,248 entries from across Europe, creating…

July 7, 2026Czech Poker, Poker Tournaments

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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 million in penalties against the businesses and individuals behind the…

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 to earn a seat in the upcoming $1,000,000 guaranteed CoinMillion.…

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

Johnny Chan and Jamie Gold at the 2006 WSOP Main Event.

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Jamie Gold’s WSOP Dream Ends Early, But the Magic of 2006 Still Follows Him

Twenty years after producing one of the most unforgettable performances in World Series of Poker history, Jamie Gold returned to the biggest stage in poker hoping lightning might strike twice. Instead, the 2006 world champion saw his 2026 WSOP Main…

July 5, 2026Poker Players, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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Is WSOP Popularity Starting to Slip?

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event has opened with attendance running slightly behind last year's pace, prompting an early question: is poker's biggest tournament beginning to lose some of its momentum, or is it simply too soon to…

July 4, 2026World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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Solana and MoonPay Team Up to Bring Faster Crypto Payments to WSOP Players

The growing relationship between poker and cryptocurrency has taken another step forward after the Solana Foundation announced a partnership with MoonPay that will allow players at the World Series of Poker to use digital assets for tournament payments. The initiative…

July 4, 2026Crypto Poker, MoonPay, Online Poker, Poker Business, Solana, WSOP

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Phil Hellmuth’s Grand Entrance as WSOP Main Event Day 1A Gets Underway

The opening flight of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event delivered everything poker fans expect from Day 1A. Familiar faces returned to the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, television cameras were rolling once again, and one of poker's…

July 3, 2026Phil Hellmuth, Poker Players, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event