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Daniel Negreanu Has Spent $1M on 2026 WSOP Buy-ins; How Much Has He Profited?
Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu has invested $1 million in World Series of Poker buy-ins this summer despite limited profitability.
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Is this the Worst Ruling in WSOP History? Interview w/ Patrick "Pads" Leonard | PokerNews Podcast #980
PokerNews Podcast examines a contentious WSOP ruling decision with professional poker player Patrick Leonard and guest co-host Hayden Hetland.
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18 Rings Up for Grabs: The Full 2026 WSOP Super Circuit Montreal Schedule
The inaugural WSOP Super Circuit event in Montreal features 18 bracelet tournaments and a $10 million guaranteed Main Event.
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2026 WSOP Day 32: Michael Mizrachi Has Chip Lead In $10k PLO Tourney
Michael Mizrachi leads the chip count at Day 32 of the 2026 WSOP $10,000 pot-limit Omaha tournament.
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Students Surpass Their Mentors as Drumond and Lessa Win 2026 WSOP Tag Team Title
Drumond and Lessa win the 2026 WSOP Tag Team tournament, securing Brazil's third bracelet of the summer series.
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Japan Is Having an Incredible 2026 WSOP. Here's Why.
Japan demonstrates exceptional performance at the 2026 WSOP summer series, with analysis of factors driving the country's strong showing.
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Do You Play High Stakes BLAST Games at 888poker? How Does 40% Rakeback Sound?
888poker offers up to 40% rakeback on $50 and $100 BLAST tournaments, targeting high-volume cash players.
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Koji Fujimoto Beats the Legends on His Way to $10k Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Title
Fujimoto captures the $10k Limit 2-7 Triple Draw title, preventing Nick Schulman from securing a historic ninth bracelet.
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Poker Vlogger Makes $1k Total from YouTube in Two Years
A poker vlogger's modest YouTube earnings highlight the financial realities of content creation in gaming niches.
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Nick Schulman Could Achieve Rare Milestone at WSOP Final Table
Schulman has an opportunity to make poker history at an upcoming WSOP final table.
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Kansas: Class 2 Gathering Charity Golf Tournament raises $129,300 for Boys & Girls Club of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
Annual charity golf event in Mayetta, Kansas, generates $129,300 for youth services organization.
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How a 'Horrible' Crypto Downswing Turned This 22-Year-Old Into a Poker Crusher
A 22-year-old player named Garry Gurevich transitioned from cryptocurrency trading to professional poker, aspiring to become the youngest to cash three major WSOP tournaments.
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Turn $1.10 Into a Share of $300K By Winning Your Way Into the PokerStars Jet Set Cruise
PokerStars offers players opportunity to win cruise packages through low-cost satellite tournament entry with $300,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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Eelis Pärssinen Breaks Record as Finland’s Most Decorated WSOP Champion
Finnish poker player Eelis Pärssinen wins his third World Series of Poker bracelet and $1,172,296, establishing a national record.
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2026 WSOP Day 31: Todd Brunson Chases Second Bracelet; Leads Final 11 in $10K 2-7
Todd Brunson holds chip lead with 11 players remaining in the $10K 2-7 event; Maria Konnikova advances in Ladies Championship.
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Every Poker Player's Dream: 20-Year Veteran Lionel Barracano Secures First WSOP Bracelet
French poker professional Lionel Barracano won his maiden World Series of Poker bracelet, defeating 3,323 players and claiming $355,263.
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Jewelry Maker Strikes Gold: Ciro Gonzalez Wins 2026 WSOP Event #65
Cancun resident Ciro Gonzalez claims first World Series of Poker bracelet by winning Event #65, earning $449,067 in prize money.
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Glaser Wins 2026 Poker Players Championship for 9th WSOP Bracelet in 11 Years
Glaser secures ninth World Series of Poker bracelet by winning the Poker Players Championship, cementing elite status in competitive poker.
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Get Pieces of Rampage & Other Poker Players in StakeKings WSOP Main Event Auction
StakeKings is auctioning ownership stakes in poker players competing in the WSOP Main Event, with proceeds benefiting Peak Humanity Charity Gala.
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Negreanu and Ivey Simultaneously at Separate WSOP Final Tables
Hall of Famer Phil Ivey competes at a WSOP final table while pursuing a significant career achievement.
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Josh Arieh Could Prove Voters Wrong at Poker Players Championship Final Table
Poker pro Josh Arieh has an opportunity to silence skeptics at the Poker Players Championship final table.
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The Best Place To Play Poker In Vegas? | PokerNews Podcast #979
PokerNews podcast episode featuring hosts discussing poker venues in Las Vegas, recorded live from The Wynn.
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Shiina Okamoto Is Unfazed — Even as She Stands on the Cusp of WSOP History
Poker champion Shiina Okamoto aims to achieve an unprecedented three consecutive World Series of Poker victories.
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Is This the Best Place to Play Poker in Las Vegas? Big Winners from the Wynn Summer Classic | PokerNews Podcast #979
Special podcast episode focuses on the 2026 Wynn Summer Classic tournament series and Las Vegas poker destination quality.
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"About F***ing Time": Josh Reichard Finally Wins First WSOP Gold Bracelet
Reichard defeats Caleb Harris to claim his first World Series of Poker gold bracelet in Event #62.
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No Party, Just Dad: Harry Rubin Skips the Rail to Celebrate $390K WSOP Win With Family
Philadelphia player Harry Rubin wins first WSOP bracelet after defeating 3,763 entries, prioritizing family celebration over traditional rail festivities.
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Michael Breen Takes Down the PartyPoker Tour Manchester Main Event
Michael Breen won the PartyPoker Tour Manchester Main Event, defeating a field of 260 players to claim the championship title.
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2026 WSOP Day 30: Lou Garza Eyes Back-to-Back Titles in $25k PLO/NLHE
Benny Glaser eyes 9th bracelet, Juha Helppi leads High Roller, and Greg Raymer advances
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After Three Misses, Joseph Liberta Conquers WSOP Milly Maker For $1.25 MIllion
Liberta secured his first WSOP Milly Maker victory after three previous cashes in the event, winning $1.25 million.
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Why WSOP Main Event Champ Greg Raymer Won't Give His Fossils to 'Douche Bags'
The 2004 Main Event champion is running deep in the Super Seniors event at the WSOP.
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Bonomo, Haxton, & Koon Among First-Time Poker Hall of Fame Candidates
Eight finalists named for 2026 Poker Hall of Fame under newly implemented multi-induction system.
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Financially Struggling DoorDash Driver Staked By Poker Vlogger Runs Deep at WSOP
A poker content creator provided financial backing to a delivery driver competing at the World Series of Poker.
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$100K Up for Grabs: PokerStars-FanDuel Ontario Launches No Sweat Series
PokerStars on FanDuel Ontario launches a $100,000 freeroll tournament series, replicating a successful promotional model previously deployed in U.S. markets.
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High-Fives to Heartbreak: Poker Player Celebrates Before Realizing He’s Eliminated
Poker player Sasaki prematurely celebrated a double-up in the Millionaire Maker tournament, unaware he had only 15 chips remaining.
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2026 WSOP Day 29: Benny Glaser Leads the Final 15 in the $50,000 PPC
Benny Glaser holds the chip lead heading into the final table of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2026 World Series of Poker.
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Phil Ivey Has a Big Stack as Bubble Bursts in WSOP Poker Players Championship
Phil Ivey maintains a substantial chip lead as the bubble phase concludes in the WSOP Poker Players Championship.
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Poker is About More Than Bracelets For Salute to Warriors Champion Prashanth Nataraj
Salute to Warriors poker champion Prashanth Nataraj won his first bracelet and formed meaningful connections with multiple Main Event champions.
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Poker Player at WSOP in Hot Water Over Sex Toy Card Protector
A poker player at the World Series of Poker faces scrutiny after using an inappropriate item as a card protector during tournament play.
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First-Ever PLO Bracelet Winner on 1984 WSOP Title: It Didn't Mean S**t to Me
A historic PLO bracelet winner reflects on their 1984 WSOP achievement and its limited significance at the time.
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BetMGM Poker Confirms Signing of "Legendary" Esther Taylor
BetMGM Poker has appointed Esther "E-Tay" Taylor as brand ambassador, joining existing ambassadors Darren Elias and Mike Lavin.
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Only One Past WSOP PPC Champ is Still Standing Before Bubble Bursts
A single previous WSOP Players' Championship winner remains in contention as the tournament approaches its bubble phase.
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Poker Player KICKED OUT At WSOP | PokerNews Podcast #978
Episode 978 of PokerNews Podcast covers a player's ejection from WSOP competition, High Stakes Poker records, and current bracelet winners.
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WSOP Hands of the Week: Kessler's Brutal Razz Elimination
Notable poker hands from recent WSOP action, including a significant Razz elimination involving player Kessler.
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As 10 melhores mãos do poker pré-flop para conhecer antes de jogar
Educational guide outlining the ten strongest starting hand combinations in Texas Hold'em poker that players should understand before engaging in play.
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Poker Player KICKED OUT At WSOP; Largest Pot in High Stakes Poker History! | PokerNews Podcast #978
PokerNews podcast explores whether Shaun Deeb merits Poker Hall of Fame induction this year.
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"Lappy Poker" Claims Two Titles + Six-Figure Bounties at Wynn Summer Classic
A player known as "Lappy Poker" has won multiple titles and six-figure bounty prizes at the 2026 Wynn Summer Classic tournament series.
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888poker Stream Team Star Aaron Barone Wins $100K Mystery Bounty Event
Canadian 888poker pro Aaron Barone claimed victory in a $100K mystery bounty tournament, defeating 811 players and earning $8,658.
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Texas Hold’em vs Omaha for Players Comparing Poker Formats
Texas Hold'em and Omaha share core poker mechanics but differ fundamentally in hand-building potential and strategic complexity.
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2026 WSOP Day 28: Kristopher Tong Leads an All-Star Cast in the $50K PPC
Kristopher Tong leads the field in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2026 WSOP, having previously finished fifth in the same event in 2023.
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Dmitry Starostenkov, EvenBet Gaming: “If we don’t fill the player’s immediate 2-minute downtime, TikTok or Netflix will”
EvenBet Gaming CEO Dmitry Starostenkov discusses the need for poker products to innovate and capture casual players' attention in a competitive digital entertainment landscape.
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History-Maker Michelle Chins the Competition to Win Maiden WSOP Bracelet
Michelle Chin defeated a 657-player field to claim her first World Series of Poker bracelet and $161,313 prize in Event #58 2-7 Lowball.
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Jamie Gold Making Deep Run in Veteran Father's Honor at WSOP Salute to Warriors
Jamie Gold advances deep in a WSOP event dedicated to honoring veterans, two decades after his landmark Main Event victory.
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Why This Seven-Time WSOP Champ Who Crushes Top Pros Flies Under the Radar
Calvin Anderson is highlighted as one of poker's most underrated players despite his seven World Series of Poker championships.
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UEFA’s EURO 2028 no hydration break rule the latest response to FIFA
UEFA has confirmed hydration breaks will not be implemented at EURO 2028, distancing itself from FIFA's World Cup protocols.
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Limited Time Offer: Double the Chance to Win in 888poker's Card Strike
888poker has doubled winning odds in its Card Strike promotional feature for a limited period.
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2026 WSOP Day 27: Mizrachi's Quest To Win His Fifth $50K PPC Falls Flat
Mizrachi was eliminated during the final level of play on Day 27 of the 2026 WSOP.
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WSOP Player Disqualified After Smoking at Poker Tables
Brazilian player João Siqueira was disqualified from a WSOP event at Paris Las Vegas for violating tournament smoking rules during Event 56.
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Santhosh Suvarna Wins Record-Breaking $2.42 Million Pot on PokerGO’s “High Stakes Poker”
High-stakes poker player Santhosh Suvarna has won a record-breaking $2.42 million pot on PokerGO's "High Stakes Poker" program.
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Dev.fun Launches Poker Arena: The First Public Benchmark for AI Agent Reasoning
Dev.fun introduced Poker Arena on May 28, an open AI tournament platform on Monad that tests AI agent decision-making in competitive poker.
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Joga Bonito on the Felt, Simao Gets His 'Tetra' in WSOP $50K PLO
Joao Simao wins fourth WSOP bracelet in the $50,000 High Roller PLO for $1,368,700.
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