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Justin Saliba’s journey to the top.

This weekend, Table 1 Vegas podcast welcomes Justin Saliba. Today, Saliba is one of the best-known names in the high-roller poker community, but that wasn’t always the case.

Tune in to find out how Justin built his bankroll through commitment and discipline, only to blow it all over the course of a single session at a “big boy’s” table – and how he was able to bounce back.

The Ignite Series kicks off today on FanDuel Poker!

It’s almost time! The first few tournaments of FanDuel Poker's Ignite Series kick off today, and you can buy in directly or satellite your way in.

Is the poker dream dead or just harder to obtain?

In his recent X post, Jeremy Ausmus shares his thoughts on the idea of the “poker dream” in 2026, saying that the road to greatness is still there, but the journey has become more difficult.

Feel free to chime in with your opinions on the matter, whether you agree or have a different view.

PokerStars on FanDuel brand new Ignite Series starts today.

FanDuel and PokerStars are feeling generous, dropping a casual five million in guarantees for their first-ever Ignite Series. With 88 events and a $500k Main Event, here’s hoping everyone in NJ, MI, and PA has nothing better to do until May 4.

Doug Polk puts in an online tournament grind.

Check out Doug Polk grinding some online MTTs over at ClubWPT Gold and making a deep run in a couple of events. Tournament’s may not be Polk’s go-to game, but even he can’t resist the temptation of those juicy prize pools.

It’s Hellmuth’s Home Game first anniversary.

Hellmuth’s Home Game, powered by BetRivers Poker is celebrating its first birthday. The popular poker show, hosted by none other than Phil Hellmuth, has seen a great deal of success over the past 12 months, and there is much more to come.

Absolute scenes over on Phenom Poker.

Viktor Blom aka Isildur1 is crushing it. Surely he cannot be human.

T.J. Reid: From reporting hands to managing the WSOP Circuit.

This episode of the PokerNews Podcast features T.J. Reid, who recently transitioned from poker media to a management role with the WSOP Circuit.

Reid discusses what it’s like swapping reporting for organizing, and the unique challenges that come with keeping the poker circus running smoothly.

He also reflects on his impressive $3 million finish in the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, a score that most players only dream about.

Sundays just got bigger over at FanDuel Poker!

Premiering this Sunday as a part of the Ignition Series over at PokerStars on FanDuel, Sunday Dynasty and Sunday Shield tournaments are set to become regular fixtures on the operator’s weekend schedule.

This weekend, the two tournaments bring $250,000 in combined guarantees, giving you plenty of reason to hop on over, sign up, and join the action. Plus, there is plenty more to come!

GG World Festival is around the corner.

Kicking off on May 3, the GG World Festival, GGPoker's marquee online series, brings $300 million in guarantees and hundreds of tournaments split into four buy-in tiers.

On top of massive guarantees, with 40 events featuring a seven-figure promise, players will have a chance to compete for $3,000,000 in leaderboard prizes.

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