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Lodge Local Bohuai Jiang Claims First Tournament Win in RGPS Summer Series
Bohuai Jiang wins the 2026 RGPS Summer Series $600 Main Event at The Lodge, earning $55,416.
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Did Adrian Mateos Just Prove He’s the Best Player in Tournament Poker?
Spanish poker professional Adrian Mateos has demonstrated elite performance in tournament play, raising questions about his standing among the world's top players.
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Negreanu Instantly Loses Most of Stack of $50K Poker Players Championship
Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu suffered a significant chip loss to Chris Brewer during the high-stakes tournament.
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Poker's Toughest Tournament Returns as WSOP Gets Ready for $50K PPC
The World Series of Poker prepares to host its $50,000 Players' Poker Championship, one of the game's most prestigious events.
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How Women Made HISTORY At The WSOP
The 2025 WSOP saw landmark achievements by female players, including a Ladies Championship title defense and a historic deep run.
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Be Careful When Betting! Essential WSOP Rules to Remember
Master the 2026 WSOP rulebook to avoid costly penalties on binding bets and oversized chips.
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NSW poker machine study keeps resurfacing in Australia’s gambling reform debate
Research from the Australian National University linking poker machine density to family and domestic violence rates in New South Wales has become a recurring reference point for advocacy groups pushing for tougher gambling reform.
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2026 WSOP Day 26: Naoya Kihara At High Roller Final Table Again
Kihara already won two bracelets this summer and is close to a third in the $50k PLO Event.
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Mhatre Defeats WSOP Main Event Champ to Close Out Wild Final Table
Abhishek Mhatre claims first WSOP bracelet and $492K prize in $3K 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em event.
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Calvin Anderson Does It Again! Wins Bracelet No. 7 in the $10k H.O.R.S.E.
Calvin Anderson captures seventh WSOP bracelet in $10K H.O.R.S.E. event, continuing his prolific tournament run.
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England vs Ghana Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
England enters as heavy favorite against Ghana in 2026 World Cup group play, with expectations of another high-scoring performance.
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Halfway Stage! Who Has Made the Most Money at the 2026 WSOP So Far?
The 2026 World Series of Poker reaches its midpoint; leading earners emerge as the series progresses through its schedule.
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A New WSOP Bracelet Was Born This Week, and Zachary Gruneberg Just Won It
Zachary Gruneberg claimed the inaugural WSOP bracelet in 5-Card PLO, taking home $271,552 in prize money.
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Who Are the Unluckiest Heads-Up Players in WSOP History?
Ren Lin and Chino Rheem have struggled significantly in WSOP heads-up competition despite multiple appearances.
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Rampage is Up More Than $1.3M in WSOP High Stakes Cash Games
WSOP bracelet winner Rampage is experiencing a career-best winning streak, running up more than $1.3 million in high-stakes cash play.
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Will this Poker Player Lose $14,000 or Win $10,000,000? | PokerNews Podcast #977
PokerNews podcast explores a high-stakes wager, Hall of Fame changes, and 2026 WSOP developments with guest hosts.
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Will Phil Hellmuth Lose $14,000 or Win $10,000,000? Katie Swift & The Tower Guest Host | PokerNews Podcast #977
PokerNews Podcast examines a major wager and recent Poker Hall of Fame policy changes with special guests.
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2026 WSOP Day 25: Winter, Negreanu Lead Day 2 of $50k PLO High Roller
Daniel Negreanu advances on Day 2 of the $50k PLO High Roller at the 2026 WSOP as tournament fields continue to swell.
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Joey Couden Denies Shaun Deeb Bracelet In $3k 9-Game Heads Up Struggle
Shaun Deeb finishes second in the $3,000 9-Game Heads-Up event at the 2026 WSOP, his third runner-up finish of the series.
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Celebrate King's Resorts' 23rd Birthday with a €1M Gtd King's Million Tournament
King's Resorts marks its 23rd anniversary with a €1 million guaranteed tournament.
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O Canada! Homan Mohammadi Takes the WSOP $1,000 Seniors Championship North
Homan Mohammadi wins his first WSOP bracelet and $660,000 in the Seniors Championship.
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Alex Anton Steps Out of the ‘Cave’ to Win First WSOP Bracelet and $678,300
Alex Anton wins first WSOP bracelet in $10K Mystery Bounty event for $678,300.
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PLO Great Parssinen Runs Quads Over Boat to Win WSOP High Roller Title
Eelis Parssinen captures the WSOP $25K PLO High Roller, claiming $2.16 million and his second bracelet.
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Cig Smoking Poker Player Kicked Out of WSOP Event for Putting Chips in Pocket
A player was ejected from a WSOP event after violating tournament rules regarding chip handling.
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PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel to Sponsor Maryland State Poker Championship
PokerStars, operating exclusively through FanDuel, will sponsor Maryland's state poker championship featuring 16 events and $1M+ in guarantees.
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Just One Month To Go! King Poker Cup Reveals New Details Ahead of Jeju Summer Festival
K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup organizers revealed enhanced venue facilities and satellite tournament details for their July festival in Jeju.
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Win a $1,000 WSOP Ladies Seat During 2026 Women's Poker Week
The WPA announces 2026 Women's Poker Week in Las Vegas with tournaments and raffles including a $1,000 WSOP Ladies Event seat giveaway.
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Career-Best Score For Anwar Kanj at PartyPoker Tour Manchester
The PartyPoker Tour Manchester Mini Main Event attracted 668 entrants, with Anwar Kanj posting a career-best performance.
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1xPartners announces early tournament insights and key predictions
1xPartners released insights on major sporting event dynamics and emerging affiliate growth opportunities for the 2026 period.
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Over €950,000 Guaranteed During the Stretch Network Summer Poker League
The Summer Poker League runs from June 19 through August 16 with guaranteed prize pools exceeding €950,000.
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2026 WSOP Day 24: Shaun Deeb Dominates $3K Nine Game Mix Day 2
Shaun Deeb holds a commanding chip lead in the Nine Game Mix tournament as Rob Kuhn progresses in the Milly Maker event.
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Marco Johnson Proves He's More Than a Mixed Game Specialist With WSOP Victory
Poker player Marco Johnson secured his third World Series of Poker bracelet by defeating Chino Rheem.
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More Than 1,000 Seats Still to be Won in the Grosvenor Poker Pathway to Goliath
Grosvenor is offering satellite tournaments providing over 1,000 remaining opportunities to qualify for the Goliath event at entry costs of £5 or £30.
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Poker Legend Penalized Over Verbal Spat Deep in WSOP Seniors Event
A player received a penalty following a verbal altercation with another competitor during a World Series of Poker Seniors tournament.
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When Celebrating a Double-Up Deep in a WSOP High Roller Goes Wrong
A poker player's premature celebration of a double-up at a WSOP High Roller event backfired after failing to verify their actual hand.
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Top High-Stakes Pros to Headline Charity Poker Event in Las Vegas
Poker commentators Henry Kilbane and Joey Ingram will host the charity event.
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Both Foxens Have Big Stacks Deep in Separate WSOP High Rollers
Two members of the Foxen family have accumulated substantial chip leads while advancing through separate World Series of Poker high roller tournaments.
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Three-Way Action Leads to Largest Pot in High Stakes Poker History for $2.4 Million
A three-player pot involving Santhosh, Senor Tilt, and Kalish reaches $2.4 million, setting a record for high stakes poker.
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Phil Hellmuth Defends Son's 1.4 Markup With $10m WSOP Main Event Side Bet
Phil Hellmuth establishes a $10 million side bet arrangement related to his son's World Series of Poker Main Event participation and markup structure.
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Martin Kabrhel Lost HOW MUCH? Jared Bleznick SAID WHAT on Air? | PokerNews Podcast #976
PokerNews Podcast episode featuring discussion of poker tournament results and notable player commentary.
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Team Hippo Takes on the World: Kerryjane Craigie’s Summer Preview
Kerryjane Craigie outlines Team Hippo's summer schedule, including PokerStars Namur, the 2026 WSOP, and a new London festival.
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2026 WSOP Day 23: Foxen Eyes Another Bracelet in $25k PLO
Alex Foxen leads the $25k PLO field while Faraz Jaka tops the $2,500 Freezeout; the Milly Maker tournament also begins.
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Clima de Copa do Mundo embala a nova edição do AMIG Poker Night
AMIG Poker Night returns with a World Cup atmosphere, bringing together the female betting and gaming community at H2 Club.
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Calvin Anderson Becomes The Most Winning Razz Player in WSOP History
Calvin Anderson has achieved the distinction of becoming the most successful Razz player in World Series of Poker history.
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World Poker Tour Unveils WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship
The World Poker Tour has launched WPT Cambodia Passport to the World Championship, featuring a 70-event schedule.
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Turn €0.50 Into an €1,800 IPT Killarney Main Event Package at Paddy Power Poker
Paddy Power Poker enables players to win an €1,800 IPT Killarney Main Event package starting from €0.50 satellite buy-ins.
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Aces vs. Kings vs. Queens at Final Table of $5m GTD Wynn Summer Classic Event
Sebastian Toro Henao won the $908,139 NLH Championship title at Wynn Summer Classic Week 4.
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These Players Are Dominating the WSOP Player of the Year Race
Nick Schulman, Alex Foxen, and Naoya Kihara are leading the World Series of Poker Player of the Year standings during a strong summer run.
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PokerStars Open Returns to Sunny Malaga From June 22
The PokerStars Open poker tournament series is set to take place in Malaga, Spain, commencing on June 22.
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2026 WSOP Day 22: Second Bullet Success for Negreanu in $25k PLO
Daniel Negreanu secures a top-ten stack in the $25,000 PLO High Roller on his second entry; three bracelets awarded on the day.
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Worth The Wait: WSOP Bracelet No Longer Eludes Blumenthal Upon Stud-8/O-8 Victory
Blumenthal secures first World Series of Poker bracelet after cashing in the series since 2009.
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888poker's Cash Game Players to Receive 30% Extra Rakeback During Happy Hour
888poker offers 30% additional rakeback for two hours daily from June 17–23 to boost cash game engagement.
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PokerStars Jet Set Season Is In Full Swing; Results From the Three Biggest Events So Far
PokerStars Jet Set Season tournaments are underway with results from major events now available.
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Justin Smith Rises From the Canvas to Conquer 16,269-Entry COLOSSUS
Justin Smith wins $550,000 and first bracelet in the $500 COLOSSUS at the 2026 WSOP.
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Colby Covington, Playing Poker at the WSOP, Gives Take on UFC at the White House
Covington is taking on new challenges.
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Jared Bleznick Sparks Debate With Criticism of Seniors Event on WSOP Stream
Commentary regarding Jared Bleznick's critical remarks about a seniors event broadcast during WSOP coverage has generated discussion within the poker community.
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Daniel Aharoni Thought He Was Out, Then Won $861,287 in the WSOP Big O
Cash game player Daniel Aharoni from New York won $861,287 in a World Series of Poker Big O tournament despite not having played WSOP events in two years.
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Cyndy Violette Seeks First WSOP Final Table Appearance Since 2015
Veteran poker player Cyndy Violette is competing in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) with the goal of reaching her first final table appearance since 2015.
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World Poker Tour returning to Cambodia’s NagaWorld in August
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is set to return to Cambodia's NagaWorld in August, continuing its global expansion.
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