February 2026 News Archive
SCOOP 2026 gets underway on March 1 with more than 400 tournaments and 401 trophies on the line, as PokerStars backs the $45 million series with a full schedule and heavy promotions. —
The world’s biggest online poker operator announced its involvement with the Irish gaming regulators, as it seeks to become the first officially licensed online poker site in the country. —
BetRivers Poker has announced that it will be extending its generous Rakeback Revolution program through January 31, 2027, while adding a few more player-first enhancements. —
WPT’s sweepstakes operator will host its standalone Gold Million this Sunday, featuring a 1 million Chips guaranteed mystery bounty event. —
The WSOP Circuit heads to the Mediterranean island of Malta this September for its first-ever stop there, featuring a dozen ring events at Casino Malta. —
The web-based app is completely free and equipped with a host of features to help players understand what to expect in terms of variance and how to properly manage their bankrolls. —
WPT Global is transferring select players, mainly from Canada and parts of South America, to invitation-only Nexa Poker, with accounts set to migrate on March 2. —
Raul Mestre Captures Title and €92,539 at PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live in Paris, Defeating Fellow Spaniards in Thrilling All-Qualifiers Finale. —
At last, US players have their opportunity to compete for seats in both the 2026 WSOP Main Event and the 2026 WSOP Europe Main Event. —
Known for his integrity and player-first ethos, the Chip Race co-host steps into a new role with PokerStars, revealed at EPT Paris. —
The WSOP Super Circuit runs from March 1 to 31, with $180 million in guaranteed prizes, 18 WSOPC Rings to be won, and $3 million in WSOP Express tickets randomly given away via prize drops throughout the series. —
888poker’s season-opening UKPL Luton festival was a success in every way, with the Main Event breaking attendance and prize pool records. —
The BetRivers Poker Spring Championship Series is underway, offering big guarantees, player leaderboards, free satellite tickets, and trophies for all event winners. —
Official coverage kicks off as PokerStars brings Spin & Go Championship Live to Paris, featuring 81 qualifiers battling for €300,000 in fast-paced poker action streamed worldwide. —
Compete for $12,000 in prizes every week, distributed across two weekly leaderboards aimed at cash game players across all stakes. —
WSOP Express satellites for the upcoming WSOPE festival in Prague are deployed at GGPoker, with buy-ins starting as low as $0.50, and Bracelet Passes worth $10,000 up for grabs. —
There is now clear evidence that the company plans to combine PokerStars with FanDuel and offer online poker under its sports betting platform. —
Virginia advances legislation that could make it the second state to legalize online poker in 2026, though key negotiations and a delayed launch timeline still stand in the way. —
Running for four full weeks, the WPT Asia Series will give away nine exclusive WPT Rings, ¥100,000,000 in tournament prizes, and ¥3,000,000 in leaderboard prizes to the best-performing players across the entire series. —
The season-opening EPT Paris by PokerStars gets underway, promising ten days of non-stop action on and off the felt. —
With a record-breaking €1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, an expanded schedule of marquee events, and online qualification paths expected across multiple poker platforms soon, the Battle of Malta 2026 is set to make history. —
Your full BSOP guide, including the overview of this year’s stops, full schedules, online BSOP satellites on PokerStars, and more. —
Your comprehensive guide to the Battle of Malta festival, including the full schedule, satellite information, guarantees, and more. —
As Maine becomes the latest US state to legalize online poker, BetRivers Poker’s growing multi-state network and small-market track record could make it the state’s strongest contender. —
The World Series of Poker 2026 schedule features 100 bracelet events, new additions, expanded flights, and a first-ever summer Circuit series. —
A clear guide to online poker in North Carolina, including the current legal status, sweepstakes‑based options available today, and whether lawmakers could consider online casino gaming in the future. —
A clear guide to online poker in Missouri, including the current legal status, sweepstakes‑based options available today, and whether lawmakers could consider online casino gaming in the future. —
A clear guide to online poker in Wisconsin, including the current legal status, sweepstakes‑based options available today, and whether lawmakers could consider online casino gaming in the future. —
A clear guide to online poker in Minnesota, including the current legal status, sweepstakes‑based options available today, and whether lawmakers could consider online casino gaming in the future. —
EPT Barcelona is back on the schedule in its usual August slot, while festivals like PokerStars Open Malaga and PokerStars Open Namur offer further opportunities to compete for valuable Live League points throughout the summer. —
Illinois joins a series of states taking action against sweepstakes casino and poker operators in recent months, as more than 60 sweepstakes sites receive cease and desist letters, ordering them to stop catering to Illinois residents immediately. —
Hosted in Prague for the first time in its history, the 2026 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) will feature a €1,000 Ladies Championship event, which will award a unique WSOP bracelet to its eventual champion. —
With two dozen events spread across eight days, reduced buy-ins, and unchanged guarantees, Sale Week is a real treat for all tournament fans at 888poker. —
With the next Spin & Go Championship Live just weeks away, PokerStars introduces some of the participants who will compete for the €300,000 prize pool during this year’s EPT Paris festival. —
Octopi Poker is a powerful poker training site that offers tools for hardcore grinders, but also caters to more casual players and adds some fun to the learning process. —
BetRivers Poker is raising the stakes this spring with a 15-day Championship series offering 88 events and a half million in guarantees. —
If you want to get into poker, this guide will help you navigate your choices, from women-only events to the best community groups. —
WSOP Online Circuit and WSOP Online Championships offer a combined $3.3 million in guaranteed prizes this February, while all existing WSOP Online players have a chance to claim a $400 reload bonus. —
The introduction of a new community funding provision to New Zealand’s “Online Casino Gambling Bill” has pushed the regulated iGaming market’s official start date to early 2027, when the first online casinos are expected to launch. —
Take on daily challenges and punch your tickets to The Poker Express to compete for a share of a generous $300,000+ prize pool. —
The world’s biggest online poker platform is giving away millions through leaderboard prizes, Valentine’s Day Cash Drops, and HongBao Rewards, while regional poker events continue adding value to players in select markets. —
The popular prediction markets platform now lets users trade on whether or not the 2026 WSOP Main Event will reach 10,000 entries, as Daniel Negreanu announces a Main Event seat giveaway and further poker-related markets. —
All indications suggest the WSOP 2026 full schedule is set to be revealed imminently, possibly next week. —
While LLMs can be very funny to watch as they create an absolute mess of hands, this is not an indicator of how strong poker AI actually is. —
The second 888poker LIVE stop of 2026 is quickly approaching, and the operator is giving away two packages to the Main Event via a special freeroll at the end of the month. —
The world-famous poker club paid out another massive bad beat jackpot, as two players ran a straight flush into a straight flush to trigger the 6-figure payout just months before the WSOPC returns to Montreal. —
After rapid expansion into four states, BetRivers confirms New Jersey is next as preparations for launch near completion. —
The sweepstakes poker platform is awarding new players who make a $10 purchase with 30 SC and 30 free spins for the Hot Chilli Bells slot machine as part of its comprehensive promotional offer. —
The series will host 69 events across multiple brackets, with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $5,300, and a total of $10,000,000 paid out across 16 days of intense tournament poker action. —
The new PlayLive poker room in Melbourne has hosted its first tournament series with great success as the city prepares for the return of the Aussie Millions this spring. —