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Jason Koon Is the Lone Inductee for the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame

The PokerStars ambassador was the only one to get the necessary number of votes from the living Hall of Fame members to receive the honor.

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Sean McCormack has some ideas on how to get more people to register for tournaments early.

He proposes poker rooms should offer some incentives for early arrivals, such as lower registration fees. Something like this could probably work to get more people to show up at the start instead of waiting for the last moment to register.

Josh Arieh is not a fan of the Main Event final table delay.

Is the three week delay too long? Does it give players too much time to relax and prepare for what’s to come? Is it better for the audience to have the Main Event final table play out without much of a break?

Watch Day 1 of the WSOP Main Event on the Winamax YouTube account.

Ok, the commentary is in French but at least we can watch it!

Yes, this is our catnip today.

Could watch it on repeat.

No t-shirt, no problem: Han Feng soars at the Main Event.

Han Feng’s approach to the WSOP Main Event final table involved the gym, study sessions, and a serious debate over his outfit. The final selection? A pink feather boa, white jacket, and no t-shirt. He almost skipped it, but as he told PokerOrg, 'I almost didn’t do it.’

The outfit might not have helped his bankroll, but it didn’t hurt his chip count: Feng went from last in chips to second on the leaderboard by the close of play, trailing only Lucas Jumalon. Both men now sit well above the 100 million chip mark.

Lucas Jumalon, the 22-year-old chip leader with minimal live experience, is keeping his cool as the WSOP Main Event final table plays on.

PokerNews notes that he started Day 1 saying he had 'zero nerves’ and ended the day still in the lead, despite a big hand against Michael Gagliano that forced him to tap the brakes for a while.

Here are the WSOP Main Event chip counts as the final table heads into day 2.

Lucas Jumalon is still out in front! But fan-favorites like Greg Mueller and Micheal Gagliano are still in it.

Not in the US, and want to watch WSOP Main Event coverage on YouTube? For FREE?

Here’s a list of all the countries that can access the YouTube coverage.

Jason Koon interview after he was induced to the Poker Hall of Fame.

“To be voted in by the greatest poker players of all time is one of the most amazing experiences of my life.”

Check out everything Koon had to say on his induction over on PokerNews.

Rampage: 8 years of poker earnings is 10 seconds.

He knows how to make an excellent short, thats for sure!

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Enter the WCOOP Boot Camp & Get Free Coaching from Elite BBZ Poker Coaches

The WCOOP Boot Camp will offer 65 unique events with affordable buy-ins, $6.5 million in guarantees, and free weekly coaching seminars with elite coaches, setting the stage for the upcoming 25th edition of the WCOOP.

Fri, Jul 31
PokerStars and GGPoker Award Four $1 Million Spin Jackpots in July

Four $1 million Spin jackpots hit PokerStars and GGPoker in just 16 days, with identical headline prizes but very different buy-ins, odds, and payouts.

Thu, Jul 30
PokerStars on FanDuel Upgrades Its Nightly Stars Tournaments

Players will now get to enjoy more play during early levels, longer late registration, and bigger guarantees across the board.

Thu, Jul 30
GGPoker Is Giving Away $18 Million as WSOP Online Bracelet Series Kicks Off

Cash game and tournament leaderboards, exclusive freerolls and Flipouts, and millions in new player prizes are up for grabs in GGPoker’s exclusive August giveaway.

Tue, Jul 28
BetRivers Multi-State Summer Series Starts Soon – 96 Championship Events & $450k In Guaranteed Prizes

The MSS runs from August 2 to 16 and gives players in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia a chance to play for valuable prize pools and unique trophies across two weeks of heated action.

Mon, Jul 27
No Gamble No Future Season 8, Presented by PokerStars, Available on PokerGO

The new season features two unique groups of players, including notable players such as Phil Hellmuth and Sam Kiki, playing high stakes poker and spinning the Wheel of Pain to create new iconic moments in TV poker history.

Sat, Jul 25
First Details Revealed for WSOP Online 2026 Bracelet Series on GGPoker

EXCLUSIVE • GGPoker reveals the first details of the 2026 WSOP Online Bracelet Series, with the six-week festival returning in August with 33 bracelets and $5 million in added promotions.

Fri, Jul 24
Millions Tune In Online as WSOP 2026 Reports 378 Million Social Media Views

The World Series of Poker generated 378.3 million social media views during the 2026 series while its broadcast coverage reached more than 300 million homes across 70+ countries.

Fri, Jul 24