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WSOP TV ratings on ESPN

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

Poker player Jennifer Tilly wearing sunglasses

Why Do Poker Players Wear Sunglasses? Do They Really Help?

If you've ever watched the World Series of Poker or a high-stakes cash game, you've probably noticed one thing almost every player seems to have in common: sunglasses. Whether they're…

July 24, 2026Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, Fedor Holz, Jennifer Tilly, Phil Galfond, Poker Education, Poker Players, Poker Sunglasses, World Series of Poker, WSOP

WSOP 2026 Prize Money

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, 20262026 WSOP, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

WSOP Japan and China

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, 2026China Poker, Danny Tang, Honghao Zhang, Japan Poker, Kosei Ichinose, Poker Players, Poker Tournaments, Quan Zhou, Ren Lin, Shiina Okamoto, World Series of Poker, WSOP, Xuan Liu, Yoshitaka Tsuji

2026 WSOP stories

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, 2026Kristen Foxen, Michael Mizrachi, Phil Hellmuth, Poker Tournaments, Shaun Deeb, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Final Table, WSOP Main Event

WSOP

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

Jared Griener

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, 2026Crime, Jared Griener, Las Vegas, World Series of Poker, WSOP

WSOP Final Table

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, 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

Neymar

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, 2026Brazil Poker, Neymar, World Series of Poker, WSOP

WSOP

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, 2026Poker Tournaments, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

WSOP Main Event on ESPN

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

Michael Mizrachi WSOP

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, 2026Michael Mizrachi, World Series of Poker, WSOP, WSOP Main Event

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

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.…

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

WSOP Popularity

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…

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

Moonpay

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…

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

Phil Hellmuth WSOP

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,…

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

WSOP

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,…

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

Poker hall of fame

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…

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

Daniel Negreanu sitting at a poker table.

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…

June 16, 2026Daniel Negreanu, Poker Players, WSOP