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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…

August 7, 2026WSOP, WSOP Circuit, WSOP Online

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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…

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

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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 favourite, wondering whether the 22-year-old could handle poker's biggest stage. He…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

Poker YouTube has exploded over the past decade, turning content creators into some of the most recognisable faces in the game. Millions of viewers now watch vlogs, livestreams and challenge…

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…

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.…

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

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

July 22, 2026Brazil Poker, Neymar