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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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How 'The Little Dutch Guy' Beat Over 40,000 Poker Players to Win a WSOP Trip
Robert van Twillert, nicknamed 'The Little Dutch Guy,' emerged as a standout performer at the start of the 2026 WSOP, securing a trip to the event by outplaying a large field of competitors.
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They Built One of Poker's Biggest Podcasts — Here's How | PokerNews Podcast #975
The latest PokerNews Podcast episode (#975) features Justin Young and Art Parmann discussing cash game and tournament poker strategies with hosts Mike and Ben.
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2026 WSOP Day 21: Calvin Anderson Looking For Second $10K Razz Title
Calvin Anderson has secured the chip lead on Day 1 of the $10,000 Razz Championship at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP).
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Jaime "equalize1" Conrado Takes Down the 888poker RAKELESS Mystery Main
Brazilian player Jaime "equalize1" Conrado has won the 888poker RAKELESS Mystery Main event, securing a prize of $9,920.
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Matthew Moss Captures "First Big Live Tournament Win" in WSOP $800 Deepstack
Matthew Moss secured his first major live tournament victory, winning the WSOP $800 Deepstack for $318,556 and a gold bracelet.
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Poker Hall of Famer Nick Schulman Makes Fourth WSOP Final Table in Two Weeks
Poker Hall of Famer Nick Schulman has achieved his fourth World Series of Poker final table appearance within a two-week period.
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Juan Love as Rodriguez Wins WSOP Seniors High Roller for His 'Beautiful Son'
Juan Rodriguez has won the 2026 WSOP Seniors High Roller, securing $673,011 and his first WSOP bracelet, dedicating the win to his son.
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Best in the World? Mateos Makes History as Youngest Ever Six-Time WSOP Champ
At 31, Mateos has made history by winning the $250K Super High Roller for $4.3M, becoming the youngest player ever to achieve six WSOP bracelets.
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Unbanned Will Kassouf Confirms Return to World Series of Poker
Will Kassouf, known for his memorable appearance in the 2025 WSOP Main Event, has confirmed his participation in the upcoming World Series of Poker.
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Phil Ivey's First 2026 WSOP Final Table Ends in $250K Cooler
Poker legend Phil Ivey's bid for a 2026 WSOP bracelet ended at the final table after a significant hand where his top pair lost to a higher set.
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Poker Player Ready to Rumble After His Cards Get Mucked at WSOP
An altercation occurred between two players on Day 1 of a $800 Deepstack event at the WSOP, reportedly following a hand where one player's cards were prematurely discarded.
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All-Time Money Leader Bryn Kenney Out in Second in $250k Super High Roller
Bryn Kenney, the all-time leading money winner in poker, finished as the runner-up in a $250,000 buy-in Super High Roller event during the 2026 WSOP.
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WSOP Hands of the Week: Mateos Makes Straight Flush Despite It Being 'Blocked'
The 2026 World Series of Poker featured a remarkable hand where Mateos achieved a straight flush, overcoming a seemingly 'blocked' board.
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2026 WSOP Day 20: Kenney On Course to Extend His Lead in the All-Time Money List
During Day 20 of the 2026 World Series of Poker, player Kenney is positioned to further solidify his lead on the all-time money list, currently competing in the $250K Super High Roller.
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Alex Foxen Obliterates the Competition to Win WSOP Bracelet No.4 in Style
Professional poker player Alex Foxen has secured his fourth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, marking another significant victory in his career.
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