Joao Simao wins fourth WSOP bracelet in $50K PLO High Roller for $1.37M
Simao claimed his fourth career bracelet at the 2026 World Series of Poker in the premium pot-limit Omaha event.
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Abhishek Mhatre wins first WSOP bracelet in $3K 6-Handed NLH for $492K
First-time bracelet winner Mhatre defeated the 2025 WSOP Main Event champion at a wild final table in the six-handed no-limit hold'em event.
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Calvin Anderson wins seventh WSOP bracelet in $10K H.O.R.S.E.
Anderson captured his seventh career bracelet in the mixed games event, continuing his prolific 2026 WSOP run.
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Zachary Gruneberg wins inaugural WSOP bracelet in 5-Card PLO for $271K
Gruneberg claimed the first-ever WSOP bracelet awarded in five-card pot-limit Omaha, a new event format added to the 2026 schedule.
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WSOP Seniors Events see increased participation in 2026
Multiple WSOP Seniors events are drawing larger fields this year, with bracelet wins from diverse player cohorts including Singer and Mohammadi.
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Joey Couden defeats Shaun Deeb in $3K 9-Game, denying bracelet
Couden's win over Deeb marks the third runner-up finish for Deeb at the 2026 WSOP, continuing a streak of near-misses in bracelet events.
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Naoya Kihara reaches another high roller final table at WSOP
Kihara has already secured two bracelets at the 2026 WSOP and is positioned for a potential third in the $50K PLO High Roller event.
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Poker Players Championship returns to WSOP with strong field competition
One of poker's most prestigious mixed-game titles is contested at the 2026 WSOP, with Mizrachi potentially seeking a fifth win.
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Women make historic achievements at 2025 WSOP including Okamoto bracelet defense
The WSOP highlighted significant accomplishments by female players in 2025, with Shiina Okamoto defending her Ladies Championship title.
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Halfway through 2026 WSOP: top earners and money leaders emerge
With the WSOP midway through its 100-event schedule, PokerNews examined which players have cashed the most and earned the highest payouts.
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2026 WSOP Millionaire Maker field confirmed at 11,769 entries
The flagship $1.5K Millionaire Maker tournament reached substantial participation, with the 100-bracelet WSOP schedule running May 26-July 15.
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Negreanu loses major stack to Chris Brewer in $50K Poker Players Championship
Daniel Negreanu fell short of the final table in the $50K PLO High Roller, with significant chips heading to opponent Chris Brewer.
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BetRivers introduces Micro Mania tournament series targeting recreational players
The online poker platform launched a weeklong promotion featuring 30 micro-stakes events with $40K+ in guarantees and leaderboard incentives.
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Shaun Deeb denied ninth WSOP bracelet in loss to Joey Couden
Deeb's third runner-up finish of the 2026 WSOP continues a streak of near-misses, with online personalities noting the pattern.
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Rampage up over $1.3M in WSOP high stakes cash games
The bracelet-winning pro is experiencing a career-best run in the high roller cash games at the 2026 WSOP.
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Alex Foxen dominating 2026 WSOP with multiple cashes
The ACR Poker pro is among the top earners and cash finishers at the 2026 World Series of Poker midway through the schedule.
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Martin Kabrhel clash with Sam Soverel revives RFID card questions in poker
A contentious hand between high-stakes players reignited debate over RFID technology use in poker games, with a near-million-dollar pot at stake.
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Adrian Mateos evaluated as top tournament player in current poker landscape
PokerNews explored whether the Spanish pro has established himself as the best tournament player in the world currently.
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