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Cash Game Specialist Alexander Kostritsyn Wins First Bracelet in $25k H.O.R.S.E.
Kostritsyn defeated a stacked final table that included reigning POY Shaun Deeb.
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Eastern Hemisphere Crusher Brings Skills to Las Vegas and Wins WSOP Bracelet
Nishant Sharma is a familiar face in the Eastern Hemisphere poker scene.
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Darren Rabinowitz Denies Hellmuth to Claim Second WSOP Bracelet
Rabinowitz defeated the all-time bracelet winner to win $695,256.
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Phil Hellmuth Chip Leading Final Table on Last Day of WSOP Chasing 18th Bracelet
The Poker Brat could make history on the final day of the 2026 WSOP.
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Poker Player Misclick Jams into Pocket Aces, Takes Chip Lead in WSOP Event
An oops moment that paid off.
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Can Phil Hellmuth Spin Up a Stack and Save His 2026 WSOP on the Final Day?
Does Hellmuth have one last hurrah in him?
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"We’re Just Playing Cards": Montreal's Rami Hammoud Keeps Cool Heading to the Final Table
Rami Hammoud Answers His Own Self-Doubt on His Way to the Final Table Following far behind, Jumalon’s closest challenger is Rami Hammoud, who at times seemed like he had the support of his entire native country of Canada behind him. Hammoud...
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"Am I Dreaming?" Canadian Ex-Hockey Pro Greg Mueller Seeks Main Event Glory
Three-time bracelet winner Greg Mueller overcomes doubt to reach the 2026 WSOP Main Event
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Fortuna and Playtech Launch iPoker in Slovakia
Slovakia Becomes FEG’s Third iPoker Market The Slovak launch marks the fourth brand and third national market introduced through the… The post Fortuna and Playtech Launch iPoker in Slovakia appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Garrett Dwire Conqueres The Summer Saver Event
Garrett Dwire took home $210,000 and his first WSOP bracelet.
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2026 WSOP Day 50: Adam Hendrix Bags Big in the Penultimate Event of the Summer
The 2026 WSOP may be almost over, but the big names are still out in force.
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Was Adding a Poker Shot Clock to WSOP Main Event Unfair? | PokerNews Podcast #990
On episode 990 of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad is joined by Mike, Ben, and special guest Remko Rinkema. The four discuss the introduction of shot clocks late in the WSOP Main Event and the reactions of Shaun Deeb and Patrick Leonard. They also discuss the remaining winners from the 2026 WSOP, upcoming PokerGO projects,…
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"ZaCafu" Goes Wire-to-Wire in the 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event
The champion turned their $109 buy-in into $8,301.
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Joshua Wang Denies Erik Seidel No.11 En Route to WSOP $3k PLO Crown
Wang beats Seidel heads-up to win the 2026 WSOP $3K 6-Handed PLO for his first bracelet.
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This $25k WSOP High Roller Could Have a Big Impact on Player of the Year
A late summer PoY battle is unfolding in the $25k High Roller...
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Poker Legend Erik Seidel Chasing 11th Bracelet at WSOP Final Table
Seidel would be the third poker player in history to win more than ten WSOP bracelets.
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David Peters Back in Winner's Circle After Winning Fifth WSOP Bracelet
The high-stakes pro took down $10,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em for $1,001,391.
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Daniel Negreanu is Wrapping Up a Highly Profitable 2026 World Series of Poker
Negreanu had himself a solid summer of poker.
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Why Did the WSOP Main Event Not Reach 10,000 Entrants?
The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event attracted 9,208 entries, falling 792 players short of the 10,000 needed for “Yes” traders to win on one of Kalshi’s first major poker prediction markets. Although the turnout represented a second...
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Matt Fitzpatrick Echoes Jordan Spieth, Gambling ‘Definitely Becoming a Problem’ for Pro Golf
Two weeks after Jordan Spieth said that gambling in golf needs to be “tackled here soon” by the PGA Tour, fellow pro Matt Fitzpatrick agreed that it’s becoming a serious problem. Fitzpatrick’s comments came during his pre-tournament press conference ahead of this week’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. “It’s defin…
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Was Adding a Poker Shot Clock to WSOP Main Event Unfair to Players? | PokerNews Podcast #990
PokerGO's Remmo Rinkema joins as a special cohost.
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Win Your 2026 BSOP Winter Main Event Package on PokerStars This Week
PokerStars reveals the full 60-event BSOP Winter schedule at the WTC Sheraton São Paulo
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A Career-Best Cash and Gold for Ori Hasson in WSOP Event #93
Israel's Ori Hasson topped a 3,724-entry field to win his first WSOP bracelet and $582,800
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Who Is Lucas Jumalon, the WSOP Main Event Chip Leader Chasing $10 Million?
Lucas Jumalon has three weeks to sit with a single question: can he turn his WSOP Main Event chip lead into $10,000,000? In that time, he'll do more interviews than he's ever done in his life, discover he's become one of the most-googled names...
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Single Mom Yanting Jiang Wins WSOP Mid-Stakes Championship for $1.15M
Single mom Yanting Jiang outlasts 3,668 entries to claim her first WSOP gold bracelet
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2026 WSOP Day 49: Extra Day Needed With Four Left in $10,000 6-Max
Christopher Vitch and Chino Rheem bag big leads at the WSOP while the Main Event pauses
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MEET THE FINAL NINE OF THE 2026 WSOP MAIN EVENT!
The final table for the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is finally set! We caught a few moments with each player to see how they felt after reaching the final table of the biggest tournament in poker. They will return on August 3rd to play for the $10,000,000 first place prize.
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WSOP 2026 Main Event sets final table; nine players return Aug. 3
The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship has reached its final table in… The post WSOP 2026 Main Event sets final table; nine players return Aug. 3 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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"I Play Better With a Short Stack": Johnny Oshana Conquers the Gladiators of Poker
Mechanical engineer Johnny Oshana outlasts 11,185 entries to win his first WSOP bracelet
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BREAKING: Final Table Confirmed in 2026 WSOP Main Event
The final nine of the 2026 WSOP Main Event has been officially set...
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Shaun Deeb Busts WSOP Main Event, Promptly Registers for Two Events
Deeb is now ready to make a run at WSOP Player of the Year.
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Hossein Ensan Making a Serious Run at a Second WSOP Main Event Title
Ensan could pull off one of the greatest accomplishments in poker history.
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Brutal Bad Beat Sends Todd Brunson Home After Tripling Up in WSOP Main Event
The Poker Hall of Famer is trying to win the Main Event 50 years after his dad.
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Josh Mammen wins BetMGM Poker Championship and tops $4.8M field
Career earnings jump nearly sixfold Josh Mammen
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Cash Game Pro Cashes WSOP Main Event for Eighth Time and Reaches Day 8
Shaevel could finally get over the hump and win it all.
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Presença de Neymar em torneio de poker movimenta Las Vegas após a eliminação na Copa
A participação de Neymar em um torneio de poker logo após a eliminação do Brasil para a Noruega na Copa do Mundo de 2026 chamou a atenção dos fãs. O […] O post Presença de Neymar em torneio de poker movimenta Las Vegas após a eliminação na Copa apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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"I Can Beat Deuces": Inside the Insane WSOP Millionaire Maker Soul Read
Solver breakdown of Halford Fairchild and Garry Gurevich's insane WSOP table-talk hand
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Does PartyPoker Allow HUDs in 2026? HUD Rules & Real Money Tips
PartyPoker allows approved table organizers like Jurojin while restricting traditional data-collecting tracking HUDs
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Former PokerStars leader joins SolutionsHub as Ireland’s gambling rules reshape the market
An Isle of Man consultancy that advises gambling businesses on licensing and regulation has added a veteran industry executive to its board as companies prepare for sweeping regulatory changes in Ireland. SolutionsHub has appointed David Lyons as a non-executive director, bringing in an executive whose career has span…
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Highlights – Next generation gamification from TaDa Gaming
Focus Gaming News spoke to Dahung Chen, TaDa Gaming’s Head of Product Management, about the provider’s new Highlights gamification tool. Exclusive interview.- Gamification is more than a trend in igaming. Missions, tournaments, prize drops, loyalty programmes and leaderboards have transformed how operators engage play…
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2026 WSOP Day 48: Alex Foxen Among the Early Leaders in the $3K PLO 6-Max
Another action-packed day at the 2026 WSOP saw poker's superstars turn out in force.
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Sterling Lopez Denies Jesse Lonis a Win; Returns To TORSE Final Table for First Bracelet
Sterling Lopez banked $247,842 for his impressive victory.
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SolutionsHub appoints former PokerStars and VGW executive David Lyons to lead Irish operations
Lyons brings three decades of experience across online gaming, financial services and corporate governance SolutionsHub, a leading provider of iGaming licensing and regulatory services, has appointed David Lyons as a Non-Executive Director to support the development of its Irish business as the country’s gambling regu…
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Merit Poker Introduces Rabbit Hunting for $6M GTD NOIR Series
The festival runs from July 27 through to August 6
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Aussie Millions Champ Leads Final 21 in WSOP Main Event
Trayner leads 21 remaining players into Day 8 of the 2026 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
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Where Are They Now? 2006 WSOP’s Paul Wasicka, Sabyl Cohen & Jon Friedberg | PokerNews Podcast #989
On episode 989 of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad, Mike, and Ben are joined by special guest Paul Wasicka. The panel discuss the 2006 WSOP Main Event and take a deep dive in poker history.
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Flutter’s PokerStars cuts hundreds of jobs globally
Flutter Entertainment-owned PokerStars has announced that it plans to lay off hundreds of employees from multiple international markets as part of a broader restructuring. The goal of the measures is to create a more locally focused operating system and bring PokerStars closer to Flutter’s other brands, like FanDuel, …
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Most Agree Tanking Is an Issue, But What Should the WSOP Do About It?
The new WSOP Main Event shot clock is controversial. But what are the alternatives?
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Neymar entra em torneio de poker World Series of Poker 2026 em Las Vegas
Jogador participa da competição com inscrição de US$ 10 mil após eliminação do Brasil na Copa do Mundo, conforme divulgado pelo perfil oficial The post Neymar entra em torneio de poker World Series of Poker 2026 em Las Vegas appeared first on BNLData.
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Shot Clocks Implemented Deep in WSOP Main Event for First Time
This is a drastic rule change that will impact the action.
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Can You Be “Player of the Year” Even if You Lose Millions of Dollars? | PokerNews Podcast #988
On episode 987 of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad, Mike, and Ben are joined by special guest Ryan Depaulo. The panel discusses the recent heated debate between Shaun Deeb and Phil Hellmuth over the Player of the Year race and covers all the news coming out of the WSOP and Main Event.
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High-Stakes Poker Player Who Swapped Cards for Crops Returns to the WSOP
Two years after winning his WSOP bracelet, Michael Rocco opens up on his farming venture
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2026 WSOP Day 47: Kristen Foxen In Top Five Of $10k 6-Max Event
If Foxen wins, this will be her second bracelet of the summer and seventh overall.
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Todd Brunson Chasing Family Legacy After Bagging Day 6 of WSOP Main Event
Everything you need to know from Day 6 of the WSOP Main Event...
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Dwan Bests Poker Royalty En Route to $50k High Roller Victory for $2.2 Million
Jamie Dwan tops a stacked field, including Negreanu, to win his first bracelet for $2.2M.
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Sergio Benso, "The Solitary Wolf," Conquers the WSOP Pick-Your-PLO
"Solitary wolf" Sergio Benso wins first bracelet in $1,500 Pick Your PLO for $196K.
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Poker Player Tanks Over 15 Minutes in WSOP Main Event For Pay Jump
Does the WSOP Main Event need shot clocks?
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Why Will Givens Has Been Absent with a Big Stack Deep in WSOP Main Event
Givens has twice been absent.
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Two Brutal Set-Over-Set Coolers Send High-Stakes Pros Out of WSOP Main Event
Espen Sandvik and Andy Tsai both fell victim to brutal set-over-set coolers on Day 6.
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