Skye Chen wins 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship with 1,475-entry field
Amateur player Chen captured the prestigious women-only bracelet event, winning $194,630 in a record-sized Ladies Championship field.
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Michael Mizrachi leads $10K PLO Championship at 2026 WSOP; seeks second bracelet
The reigning WSOP Player of the Year holds a commanding chip advantage with 37 players remaining in the pot-limit Omaha event.
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WSOP Mystery Millions event breaks records as one of largest poker tournaments ever
The $1K mystery bounty event attracted exceptional field size with record prize pools, including a $1M mystery bounty and $100K charitable donation.
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2026 WSOP Super Circuit Montreal debuts with 18 rings, $10M Main Event
The inaugural WSOP Super Circuit event in Canada features 18 bracelet-level tournaments across the series.
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British pro wins Poker Players Championship, denies Phil Ivey 12th WSOP bracelet
A UK professional captured the prestigious PPC title in late June, blocking Ivey from reaching double-digit bracelet count at the series.
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PokerStars launches 20th anniversary Sunday Million with $5M guarantee
The iconic online tournament returns to commemorate two decades with enhanced guarantees running through the summer.
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WSOP Player of the Year race heats up; Foxen, Arieh, and Schulman lead
Multiple top crushers are battling for the prestigious POY title as the series approaches midpoint, with Deeb remaining in contention.
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Stake.us launches World KO Championship poker series with $1M prize pool
The new knockout series runs June 28 through July 20 on the sweepstakes poker platform with $1 million guaranteed across events.
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Daniel Negreanu down $1M after spending seven figures on 2026 WSOP buy-ins
Despite reaching two final tables, the legendary pro remains significantly in the red with four weeks of series remaining.
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Taylor Atchison wins first WSOP bracelet for wife and son
Atchison made a notable comeback to secure his first gold bracelet at the 2026 WSOP.
PokerNews
Aubrey Williams advances in WSOP Ladies Championship, dismisses online hate
Williams made the Ladies Championship final table while brushing off negative comments on social media.
PokerNews
Multiple first-time winners capturing bracelets early in 2026 WSOP schedule
An uptick in debut bracelet winners marks a notable trend in the early stages of the series.
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WSOP introduces dinner breaks in response to player feedback
The series adjusted scheduling to accommodate player requests for meal breaks during daily tournament action.
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Irish Open moves to Sydney for August 31 expansion, 15-day festival
The established European poker series expands to Australia with an extended schedule and new market opportunity.
PokerNews
Ignition blends soccer and poker in $300,000 World Cup series
The online platform tied poker events to the World Cup soccer tournament with heightened prize pools and thematic branding.
Card Player
WSOP Event #70 $10K PLO Championship begins with star-studded field
The pot-limit Omaha championship drew elite players for day-one action at the 2026 series.
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WSOP Event #71 $2,500 Mixed Big Bet Event starts with diverse game lineup
The mixed-game championship kicked off with multiple poker variants attracting recreational and pro players alike.
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WSOP Event #73 $5,000 Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em begins play
The six-max format event launched as part of the ongoing 2026 World Series schedule.
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