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888poker Signals Interest in Alberta as Shared Liquidity Takes Center Stage

Alberta's regulated iGaming market is set to open on July 13, but while casino games and sports betting are expected to arrive immediately, online poker may have to wait. The biggest obstacle is not licensing. Instead, it is player liquidity.…

July 2, 2026Canada Poker, Online Poker, Poker Business, Poker Industry

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Where to Watch the 2026 WSOP Main Event: Complete TV and Streaming Schedule

The biggest tournament in poker has begun, and fans won't have to miss a single hand. With the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event now underway in Las Vegas, viewers around the world can follow the action live as…

July 2, 2026Poker on TV, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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Soft2Bet Brings World Poker Tour Brand to Ontario in New Licensing Deal

Soft2Bet is expanding its North American presence after securing a strategic licensing agreement with WPT Royale that will see the company launch a new World Poker Tour-branded online casino and sportsbook in Ontario. The deal grants Soft2Bet the rights to…

July 1, 2026Poker Business, Poker Industry, World Poker Tour, WPT

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Poker AI Pioneers Land $500 Million Valuation After Turning Their Attention to Wall Street

Three researchers who helped create one of poker's most influential artificial intelligence programs have found success far beyond the felt. The team behind DeepStack, the groundbreaking AI that became the first program to defeat professional players in heads-up no-limit Texas…

July 1, 2026AI, Artificial Intelligence, Online Poker, Poker Industry

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Poker Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Eight Finalists Compete for Poker’s Highest Honor

The race for poker's highest individual honor is underway after the World Series of Poker revealed the eight finalists for the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame. Following public voting, the final ballot now passes to the Hall of Fame's 33…

June 30, 2026Chris Moorman, Isaac Haxton, Isai Scheinberg, Jason Koon, Justin Bonomo, Mike Matusow, Poker Players, Scott Seiver, Shaun Deeb, WSOP

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EPT Champion Andreas Hoivold Dies Aged 53

The poker world is mourning the loss of one of Scandinavia's most respected players after former European Poker Tour champion Andreas Hoivold passed away at the age of 53. A pioneering figure in Norwegian poker, Hoivold enjoyed a career that…

June 27, 2026EPT, Poker Players

PokerStars Sunday Million 20th anniversary.

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Sunday Million Marks 20 Years With $5 Million Anniversary Event

One of online poker's most recognizable tournaments is celebrating a major milestone this summer, with PokerStars unveiling the biggest-ever anniversary edition of the Sunday Million. The Sunday Million Anniversary 20 features a $5 million guaranteed prize pool and introduces a…

June 27, 2026Online Poker, Poker Tournaments, PokerStars

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Battle of Malta Online Brings $30 Million to CoinPoker and 100 Live Festival Packages

The Battle of Malta Online is heading to CoinPoker this summer with one of the biggest tournament schedules of the year. Running from July 12 through August 3, the series guarantees $30 million across 23 days of action while giving…

June 25, 2026Battle of Malta, CoinPoker, Online Poker

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Former Poker Player Loses Appeal in £2.25 Million Cannabis Case

A former poker player who once told investigators that cash found at his home came from high-stakes games in London and Las Vegas has lost his latest appeal against convictions linked to a multimillion-pound cannabis growing operation. Luong Bui, 49,…

June 21, 2026Crime, Poker Players

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The Toughest Interview Of My Career? Doyle Brunson

Doyle Brunson was poker's biggest name, but when Texas Dolly arrived in London in 2010 to promote his online gambling ventures, the legendary Texan wasn't in the mood for small talk. What followed became one of the most memorable interviews…

June 20, 2026Doyle Brunson, Poker Legends, Poker Players

High-stakes poker player Santhosh Suvarna

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Santhosh Suvarna Reclaims High Stakes Poker Record With Monster $2.4 Million Pot

Indian poker star Santhosh Suvarna has added another remarkable chapter to his growing poker legacy after winning the largest pot ever seen on High Stakes Poker. The three-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner collected a staggering $2,421,500 during the…

June 19, 2026Cash Game, High Stakes Poker, Poker Players, Santhosh Suvarna

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EvenBet Gaming to Spotlight One Click Poker at iGB L!VE 2026

EvenBet Gaming will head to iGB L!VE 2026 in London with a major focus on One Click Poker, a simplified multiplayer poker product built for casino operators that want to add player-versus-player action without the usual friction. The company will…

June 18, 2026Poker Business, Poker Industry

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CoinPoker Opens VIP Arena for Serious High-Stakes Cash Game Action

CoinPoker has launched its new VIP Arena, a premium cash game environment created for players who want bigger stakes, dedicated support, weekly rewards, and a more exclusive high-stakes experience. The VIP Arena went live on June 15, 2026, and brings…

June 17, 2026CoinPoker, Crypto Poker, Online Poker

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Playtech Launches North American Poker Network With FanDuel

Playtech has launched its iPoker network in North America for the first time through a new partnership with FanDuel. The gambling technology supplier is now powering online poker games on PokerStars, exclusively on FanDuel, in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania,…

June 16, 2026Fanduel, Online Poker, Poker Business, Poker Industry

Daniel Negreanu sitting at a poker table.

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Daniel Negreanu Calls for Action Over “Problematic” WSOP Player Behaviour

Daniel Negreanu has urged WSOP officials to take action over what he described as “disruptive” and “problematic” behaviour from an unnamed player at the World Series of Poker. The seven-time WSOP bracelet winner made the comments in his latest vlog…

June 16, 2026Daniel Negreanu, Poker Players, WSOP

JNandez and Yodogoki at the Cash Game World Championship

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CoinPoker Releases JNandez Breakdown of Yodogoki’s CGWC Heads-Up Victory

CoinPoker has released a new strategy-focused video featuring renowned Pot Limit Omaha coach and PLO Mastermind founder JNandez, who joins Suhepx to analyze key moments from Yodogoki's winning performance in the Cash Game World Championship (CGWC) Heads-Up PLO competition. JNandez…

June 15, 2026CoinPoker, Crypto Poker, Online Poker

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GGPoker Launches Tournament Money Trading Marketplace

Players in selected regions can now buy and sell tournament money, cash game dollars, and tournament tickets directly through a new peer-to-peer marketplace at GGPoker. The feature, called Escrow Trade, has been integrated into the GGPoker client and is designed…

June 15, 2026GG Poker, Online Poker

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The Most Viewed Poker Video Ever? How Wolfgang Poker Reached 100 Million Views

Poker content has produced some unforgettable moments over the years, but few could have predicted that a simple YouTube Short would become one of the most watched poker videos ever created. Wolfgang Poker's viral clip smashed through 100 million views,…

June 15, 2026TV Poker, Wolfgang Poker

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Charlie Carrel Explains Why He Can’t Attend the WSOP

Charlie Carrel says a US entry restriction explains his absence from the Las Vegas WSOP. His account, 2017 Main Event result and current coaching and playing work provide the context.

June 14, 2026Charlie Carrel, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players