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How to Use Solana at WSOP Paradise 2026: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about buying into 2026 WSOP Paradise events using Solana and receiving your tournament winnings via crypto.

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Garrett Adelstein on the latest HCL controversy.

And safe to say he doesn’t have good words to say about Ryan Feldman or Nick Airball.

Russell Westbrook, who spent almost two decades in the NBA and made a habit of stuffing stat sheets, has turned his competitive energy to the charity poker scene.

According to PokerNews, his Why Not? Foundation’s annual event in partnership with the World Poker Tour raised nearly $1 million this year at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

WSOP Paradise 2026 is shaking things up, and not just with the cards.

Players can now buy into tournaments using Solana, marking the first time crypto is accepted for entries at the WSOP since the summer.

Never say never: ClubWPT Gold rebrands its Nevada exit as a hopeful hiatus.

ClubWPT Gold says they’re optimistic about returning to Nevada by updating 'winding down’ to 'pausing’ their operations in the state.

The latest episode of the PokerNews Podcast covers Daniel Negreanu’s much-talked-about punt at the World Series of Poker, dissecting whether he really threw away his shot at another bracelet.

There is also a recap of Abby Merk’s viral hand at The Lodge, which left her less than thrilled according to the crew.

Rampage gets a mention for berating a “Sniping Nit,” and the big winners from Borgata are celebrated. The show also touches on the Triton Jeju recap, with Schulman, Simao, and Petrangelo all claiming titles.

Jennifer Tilly is having a moment at Hellmuth’s Home Game, stacking up chips while the rest of the table wonders if Reno has a mercy rule.

Apparently, no one told her this was supposed to be a friendly game. Meanwhile, Phil Hellmuth is still searching for his lost luck—and maybe his dignity.

Did y’all see this last week?

PokerStars has officially become a network for the first time in its 25 year history.

Did you know the ultimate WSOP 2027 player guide is here?

Written by humans for humans. So far, we don’t have tons of information but this is the place that will be updated when we do.

Best online poker sites in New Jersey?

It’s not us saying it, Pokerjermz rates PokerStars US and Borgata.

Here’s why ⬇️

An old school Phil Hellmuth poker course, we never knew existed.

When was this filmed??!

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