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Inspire in Seoul South Korea
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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…
July 21, 2026Tags: Poker Tournaments, South Korea Poker, World Poker Tour, WPT
Google Adsense online poker gambling
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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…
July 20, 2026Tags: Online Poker, Poker Business, Poker Industry
WSOP 2026 Prize Money
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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…
July 20, 2026Tags: 2026 WSOP, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event
WSOP Japan and China
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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…
July 19, 2026Tags: China Poker, Japan Poker, Poker Players, Poker Tournaments, World Series of Poker, WSOP, Xuan Liu
Nick Shulman Poker radio show.
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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…
July 19, 2026Tags: Poker Players, Poker Podcast, Poker Radio, World Series of Poker
2026 WSOP stories
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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,…
July 18, 2026Tags: Michael Mizrachi, Phil Hellmuth, Poker Tournaments, Shaun Deeb, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event
Big Li Poker
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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…
July 18, 2026Tags: Liam Hind, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players
British Poker Creator Bobby James
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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…
July 17, 2026Tags: Bobby James Poker, British Poker, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Poker Players, UK Poker
WSOP
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Why Does the WSOP Main Event Pause Before the Final Table?

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event has reached its final nine players, but despite only one table remaining, poker fans now face an unexpected wait before a champion…
July 17, 2026Tags: ESPN, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event
Jared Griener
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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…
July 16, 2026Tags: Crime, World Series of Poker, WSOP
bryn kenney
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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…
July 15, 2026Tags: Hall of Fame, Justin Bonomo, Poker Players
WSOP Final Table
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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…
July 14, 2026Tags: Evagoras 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
Neymar
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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…
July 13, 2026Tags: Brazil Poker, Neymar, World Series of Poker, WSOP
Alberta
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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…
July 13, 2026Tags: Alberta Poker, Canada Poker, Online Poker, Poker Business
WSOP
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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…
July 12, 2026Tags: Poker Tournaments, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event
Doug Polk
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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…
July 12, 2026Tags: Doug Polk, Poker Business, poker creator, Poker Influencer, Texas Poker, The Lodge Card Club
WSOP Main Event on ESPN
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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…
July 11, 2026Tags: ESPN, Poker on TV, TV Poker, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event
Michael Mizrachi WSOP
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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…
July 11, 2026Tags: Michael Mizrachi, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event
Tap Bar in Sidcup
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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…
July 10, 2026Tags: Crime, UK Poker
Tokyo Police
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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…
July 9, 2026Tags: China Poker, Crime
Pokerstars job cuts
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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…
July 8, 2026Tags: Online Poker, Poker Business, PokerStars
WPT Prime Lodge
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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…
July 8, 2026Tags: Poker Tournaments, WPT
SiGMA Poker Tour Sri Lanka
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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…
July 7, 2026Tags: Poker Tournaments
Křovinořez Wins Czech Poker Masters at King’s Resort
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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…
July 7, 2026Tags: Czech Poker, Poker Tournaments
PPPFish
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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…
July 6, 2026Tags: Australia Poker, Crime, Online Poker, Poker Business

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