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About a dozen online poker rooms are running satellites, giveaways, and Vegas promotions to send players to the 2026 WSOP in Las Vegas.

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It’s Sunday and a whole new Big Game is here.

While waiting for WSOP streams, why not warm up with the latest episode of The Big Game on Tour? No spoilers, but let’s just say this one starts on a strong note.

The Mixed Game Festival kicks off today at the Bellagio.

As the World Series of Poker rages on, the Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival XIV gets underway today at the Bellagio.

Free pizza, small stakes cash game action, free stuff (including $3,500 tournament tickets), and much more. You pretty much just have to show up to play – as long as there is a chair available, you can jump straight in.

Alan Keating was no-show for his $25k Heads-Up Championship match.

The poker-loving millionaire did not show up to play in his first match on Day 1b, which worked out well for his opponent, who got through to the second round with zero effort.

Alan later explained that he missed the match because he was taking about 30 friends to the Sphere that night and couldn’t make it in time for the tournament, and, apparently, he couldn’t unregister either, so it’s basically free $25k added to the prize pool.

We don’t see this every day, but it is the World Series of Poker, so expect the unexpected.

Jang Wang stops Jesse Lonis inches away from his first bracelet this summer.

Lonis came into the final table of Event #5 as a big chip leader, and it was, by all accounts, his tournament to win. But, as it happens so often, Jesse ran out of steam when it mattered the most and couldn’t close the deal.

After a tough final table battle, Yang Wang managed to defeat Lonis in the final skirmish, denying him what would be Jesse’s third WSOP bracelet. For Wang, it’s his first piece of jewelry.

Streaming tonight from the 2026 WSOP is Day 1b of the $25k Heads-Up Championship.

It’s the second starting flight of the first WSOP Championship event this year, and there’ll be some big guns fighting for one of the remaining eight spots. Tune in for the live action and enjoy the show.

Entries in the Mini Mystery Millions are off the charts.

After just four starting flights, there are over 10,000 entries in the Event #1 – Mini Mystery Millions, so this one is looking like a record-breaker.

There are two more Day 1 flights on the docket today, so let’s see how far it can go.

Doug Polk goes for the second bullet in the $25k HU Championship.

After being eliminated yesterday, Doug Polk is back in action for Day 1b of the $25,000 Heads-Up Championship, looking to make Day 2 on Sunday.

Check out DNeg’s latest WSOP vlog.

In his new WSOP vlog, Negreanu talks about the $25k Heads-Up Championship, breaks down some interesting hands, and more.

Jen Harman is ready to grind this summer.

As announced, Jennifer Harman will be putting in a fair bit of volume this WSOP. Here’s hoping she can start off with a bang.

Just so there is no confusion…

You’d think it’s kind of common knowledge, but it doesn’t hurt to mention it again. You really shouldn’t be carrying your tournament chips around, especially inside the spaces that are not covered by the surveillance.

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