Lucas Jumalon Wins 2026 WSOP Main Event, $10M Prize
22-year-old Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, taking home $10 million in a wire-to-wire run at the final table, becoming the second-y
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GGPoker Unveils 2026 WSOP Online Schedule with 33 Bracelets, $25M Main Event
GGPoker revealed the 2026 WSOP Online schedule featuring 33 bracelet events and a $25 million-guaranteed Main Event, along with $5 million in added value.
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CoinPoker Announces $50M Global Online Poker Championship with Regional Team Medals
CoinPoker is launching its flagship Global Online Poker Championship this August with a $50 million guarantee and an Olympic-style regional team competition for
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Jason Koon Inducted Into 2026 Poker Hall of Fame
Jason Koon has been inducted into the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame, recognizing his career achievements in tournament poker.
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Venetian DeepStack Championship Awards $23M Over 121 Events
The Venetian DeepStack Championship series concluded with $23 million awarded across 121 events, drawing 28,595 total entrants.
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Trial Date for Rigged Poker Defendants Moved to Nov. 30
The trial date for defendants in the rigged poker case has been rescheduled to November 30, continuing the legal proceedings.
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GGMillion$: Hannes Jeschka Denies Juan Dominguez a Fifth Title
Hannes Jeschka won the $10,000 GGMillion$ tournament on GGPoker, defeating Juan Dominguez and preventing him from claiming a fifth title in the event.
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Graton Resort to Host RGPS NorCal Poker Championships Starting Aug. 20
The RunGood Poker Series NorCal Championships will take place at Graton Resort beginning August 20.
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ACR Poker Brings Dual Venoms and Run Up Main Events Together on August 16
ACR Poker is combining its dual Venom tournaments and Run Up Main Events on August 16 as part of a major scheduling event.
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WSOP Main Event Heads-Up Match Signals Return to Poker Boom Era
Analysis pieces examine the heads-up format of the 2026 WSOP Main Event between Jumalon and Saaskilahti, which commentators say echoes the poker boom era's styl
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Pros Defend Lauri Saaskilahti's Controversial WSOP Main Event Hero Call
Poker professionals weigh in on Lauri Saaskilahti's contested hero call during the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table, defending the decision.
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Lawsuit Alleges Startling Claims About Brock Pierce
A lawsuit has been filed making serious allegations against Brock Pierce, a figure in the crypto and poker worlds.
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888poker Summer Fest Enters Final Weeks with Tournament Packages
888poker's Summer Fest is in its final weeks, offering free paths to four $2,500 live tournament packages.
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WPT Global Delivers $129K Overlay in Saturday Crazy Overdrive Edition
WPT Global's Saturday Crazy Overdrive tournament featured an overlay of nearly $130,000 after falling short of its guarantee.
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Stake Marks 9th Birthday with $90,000 Poker Tournament
Stake is celebrating its ninth anniversary with a $90,000 poker tournament for players.
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Crypto-First Card Rooms Change Cashout Habits
An analysis examines how crypto-first card rooms have altered player cashout behaviors and expectations in the poker industry.
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Shaun Deeb and Dan Cates Clash at Hellmuth's Home Game
Shaun Deeb and Dan 'Jungleman' Cates had a heated exchange during the latest episode of Phil Hellmuth's home game, which also featured Jennifer Tilly and Erick
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NOIR Poker Series: $5,500 Main Event on Day 2
The 2026 NOIR Poker Series continued with Day 2 of its $5,500 Main Event.
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