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WSOP’s Return to ESPN Puts Poker Back on Mainstream TV

The World Series of Poker completed its return to ESPN this month as 22-year-old Lucas Jumalon became the 2026 WSOP Main Event champion in Las Vegas. Jumalon's $10 million victory…

August 16, 2026ESPN, Lucas Jumalon, World Series of Poker, WSOP, 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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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

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

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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, 2026ESPN, Poker on TV, TV Poker, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event