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WSOP Partners With Solana, Allowing Tournament Entry with Cryptocurrency for the First Time

BREAKING • For the first time in the history of the series, players will be able to use cryptocurrency to buy into the World Series of Poker tournaments.

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Solana’s Chief Product Officer, Vibhu Norby, shares his thoughts on the new deal.

Apparently, this is the first time in 15 years that the WSOP broadcast has had a headline sponsor, and only the third in its 59-year history.

Do you think Martin Kahbrel gets too much air time?

Matt Savage thinks so! As much as we find Kahbrel annoying, he does make it entertaining (sometimes).

Did David Lappin manifest this?

We actually think he might have…!

Naoya Kihara has joined the ranks of poker legends by winning two WSOP bracelets in just four days, but he insists it is all just for fun.

As PokerOrg reports, Kihara has stepped away from professional poker and now works as a stock market trader in Tokyo. He was even thinking of making this his last full WSOP trip because of his day job commitments.

Still, back-to-back wins in the $10K NL 2-7 Lowball Championship and the $10K 7-Card Stud Championship have convinced him otherwise.

“But now I’ve won two bracelets this week, I think I have to come back for at least the next five years. To win a fourth!”

Brent Gregory takes down Event 28 for a $200K+ payday.

He snags his first WSOP bracelet and leaves Maurice Hawkins coming up short.

For the first time in the history of the series, players will be able to use cryptocurrency to buy into the World Series of Poker tournaments.

I don’t love this, but I guess it is a sign of the times… 🤷🏻‍♀️

Mike Holtz won his second WSOP bracelet at the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty event, outlasting over 2,100 players for a $238,097 payday.

This victory, at the 2026 WSOP in Las Vegas, marks his first live bracelet after previously winning online.

Holtz admitted the live win came with extra satisfaction.

“I feel very vindicated. I feel like I won something on the big stage,” he told PokerNews. “It’s just crazy. I’m so happy.”

Don’t let the French mislead you.

This interview with Gus Hanson is in English and looks fantastic.

A poker legend has settled into the All-Interview chair. Discover Gus Hansen’s secrets at 7 PM on our YouTube channel.

Mike Holtz wins his second WSOP bracelet.

PokerNews podcast host Mike Holtz wins his second WSOP bracelet and has some choice words for Maurice Hawkins, who narrowly missed out on his own in Event 28.

The highs and lows of the WSOP broadcast.

PokerOrg digs into community thoughts on the WSOP coverage.

On the one hand, I love the mothership 🛸, the Countdown shows, and how responsive the team is being on socials.

However, specific coverage is SO hard to find, there is no schedule we can follow, and it feels very haphazard at times.

It would be nice if there were a go-to place for all upcoming streams, even if it was subject to change, so we can all find what we are looking for.

Also, the timing of the livestreams for us in Europe is awful! The two-hour delay is killing us, and we now have to watch all coverage the next day, by which time the action is over and there are spoilers on X.

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GGPoker Rolls Out Ontario-Only Paths to WSOP 2026 Super Circuit Canada and Las Vegas

GGPoker Ontario runs exclusive qualification campaigns that give players a chance to win seats and packages to the inaugural WSOP Super Circuit Canada and the 2026 WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.

Fri, Jun 05
The Wait Is Over: PokerStars on FanDuel Ontario Goes Live

BREAKING • After several delays and unexpected postponements, the new PokerStars on FanDuel Ontario platform is now officially open for business!

Fri, Jun 05
Follow Clubs Poker on Social Networks for Free Tournament Entries

Clubs Poker is giving away free entry tickets to multiple 200 SC tournaments each week to all players who follow their social pages and share and comment on the most recent promotional posts.

Thu, Jun 04
PokerStars Ontario Migration Hits Another Delay Ahead of FanDuel Poker Debut

Ontario players face another delay as PokerStars pushes back the launch of FanDuel Poker but expects it to arrive within days, pending regulatory approval.

Wed, Jun 03
It’s Back to the Drawing Board for the Loose Cannon on The Big Game on Tour

Things were looking pretty good for the Loose Cannon all the way up until the very last hand of the session, but leave it to Shaun Deeb to create some chaos.

Mon, Jun 01
GGPoker June Giveaway – $14 Million in Leaderboard Prizes, Bonuses, and Tournament Tickets

GGPoker is giving away $14 million in promotional value this June, including millions in cash game leaderboard prizes, a $1 million Go for Gold promotion, and $100k in Second Chance Freerolls for microFestival players.

Mon, Jun 01
The Best Ways to Win a 2026 WSOP Vegas Trip Online

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

Sun, May 31
BetRivers Poker Hits All-Time Revenue High in April Despite Increased Competition

BetRivers generated a record estimated $737k in online poker revenue last month even as competition in the US market continues to intensify.

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WSOP Partners With Solana, Allowing Tournament Entry with Cryptocurrency for the First Time

Solana’s Chief Product Officer, Vibhu Norby, shares his thoughts on the new deal.

Do you think Martin Kahbrel gets too much air time?

Did David Lappin manifest this?

Naoya Kihara has joined the ranks of poker legends by winning two WSOP bracelets in just four days, but he insists it is all just for fun.

Brent Gregory takes down Event 28 for a $200K+ payday.

For the first time in the history of the series, players will be able to use cryptocurrency to buy into the World Series of Poker tournaments.

Mike Holtz won his second WSOP bracelet at the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty event, outlasting over 2,100 players for a $238,097 payday.

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Mike Holtz wins his second WSOP bracelet.

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