WTAF. Dentistry at the poker tables?

I have only ever seen dentistry at the Dentist. Never anywhere else. This is totally grim and out of line for the other players imo! Absolutely astounded.

AI glasses spotted over at PartyPoker Live Sheffield.

What’s your take? I think it’s a definite no-no.

Barry Carter back at it again with strategy advice.

We’re not going to read the whole article, but if you want satellite strategy this latest post from Barry Carter over on PokerStrategy is for you!

Will prediction markets change the landscape of live poker?

Paul Seaton at Pokerati wonders if the recent partnership between prediction market operator Kalshi and big poker names is just the start of a new era for the WSOP Main Event.

For over fifty years, the Main Event has been a $10,000 freezeout, almost untouched by the evolving world of betting.

Now, with Kalshi posting odds on whether there will be 10,000 entrants, the line between poker and sportsbetting is starting to blur. As Seaton puts it, this could be 'the first move in a series of changes to the way live poker and sportsbetting merge.’

I personally don’t see the rise in prediction marks changing the landscape of the WSOP — but never say never.

Use poker streams to your own advantage.

Most poker fans treat livestreams as background entertainment, but in this latest episode of Smart Poker Study Podcast suggests there might be a better way.

The host outlines how top players use these streams for focused training, not just passive viewing.

The main idea: take notes, pause the action, and ask yourself what you would do in each spot.

Honestly, this is a great idea!

PokerStars’ Winter Series for 2026 is halfway done, and this year, things are a bit more compact.

Anuj reports for pokerfuse that each regional series is offering 50 tournaments, down from last year’s 89, so the total prize money guaranteed just tips over $1.5 million.

Buy-ins now start as low as $7, with some new price points mixed in. The Main Events, still to come, will see $200 buy-ins with guarantees between $70K and $100K.

GGPoker’s new rewards program is going live tomorrow!

Just a reminder: GGPoker’s new rewards program, Ocean Rewards, replaces Fish Buffet tomorrow 🌊

Check out everything you need to know here ⬇️

🎙️New podcast in the works from Adam Schwartz.

This time it will be industry-focused. Hoping our very own Anuj and Nick will be hit up for their takes, as there are none better in the industry than them.

Well… That’s One Way to Celebrate.

ClubWPT Gold going down for maintenance on day one of their anniversary celebration is… a choice 😂

Maybe this means something huge is coming 👀

I have been in the industry 10+ years and never heard this story.

Once-upon-a-time, back in 2008, Betfair Poker players stumbled onto a bug that would make even the calmest developer sweat. If everyone moved all-in on the first hand of a six-player sit and go, the winner got first place money, and everyone else received second place payouts.

Forums erupted with stories of players quickly climbing the stakes and raking in money.

Betfair’s offices were closed overnight, so the bug went unchecked until the following afternoon. After discovering the losses, the site quickly shut down the affected games and froze some accounts. The company eventually demanded repayment from players it accused of collusion, even threatening legal action.

Where are all the WSOP documentaries?

As we all know, the groundbreaking het-hum WSOP documentary was pulled in early December for using AI. Apparently, it was being edited and then reissued? But now, it’s crickets. If the WSOP waits any longer, it is going to be totally obsolete. (As a reminder it focuses on WSOP Paradise 2024.)

The same goes for the GG Millions documentary. The first episode came out (featuring Alex Theologis) over two months ago now. Where are the other episodes?

Again, I feel there is always so much hype, and then everything goes off the boil. So disappointing.

This is a far reaching interview with Andy Stacks, and it’s a long one. But if you have time it is definitely worth the watch.

Andy sits down with podcast host Alex Duvall to talk about all things poker, including why he has given up cash games.

I first became familiar with Andy during GGPoker’s Game of Gold and found this conversation really interesting.

BetRivers Poker just introduced three new promotions across its US markets, with two of them making their debut.

The highlight is the Double Glitch, Double the Comeback promo, which targets Cub3d SNG players. In this format, even if you finish second or third, you might get a Glitch prize.

That means if you collect $8.30 in Glitch prizes in a day, you get an additional $8.30 in SNG tickets. No opt-in is needed, and tickets are credited within 96 hours. The promotion runs through February 11 in all four states where BetRivers operates.

For more details, check out Anuj’s full article below.

If you are eyeing a seat at the Irish Poker Open 2026, PokerStars has you covered.

Their online satellite program is running strong, with qualifier tournaments for every bankroll and a new Emerald Pass package that rolls travel, entries, and perks into one.

The festival itself promises a packed schedule along with a really comprehensive off felt selection of activities, like stand-up comedy and game nights. I have never been to the IPO, but everyone raves about it! So if you get a chance, definitely go!

Tax law changes: poker pros might be drawing dead.

Lee Jones warns tournament grinders on PokerOrg that the 2026 US tax law could be a real game-changer. The short version: starting in 2026, players have to report all their winnings, but can only claim 90 percent of their losses. That means even if you break even at the felt, the IRS still expects a cut.

But for mid-stakes and high-roller events, the impact could be severe. Pros who live off the tournament circuit will have to take a hard look at whether the grind is still worth it.

Andrew Lichtenberger started the 2026 PokerGO Tour just as he finished 2025—winning.

He took down the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em opener, besting 135 entries and earning $162,000.

This event was the second-largest $5,100 tournament in PGT’s history and, thanks to double leaderboard points, Lichtenberger soared to the top of the standings with 324 points. He’s now tied for fourth all-time in PGT wins.

Last year, he won this very event for $117,000.

The latest Super High Roller Cash Game on PokerGO features a $500/$1,000 No-Limit Hold’em game with a $250,000 minimum buy-in.

Headliners Alan Keating and Andrew Robl are joined by Sam Kiki, Kirk Brown, Justin Gavri, Sameh Elamawy, and Darin Feinstein.

The video is pitched as a battle of titans, but for these guys, it’s just the cost of doing business.

We know we’ve covered it before, but we will say it again.

WSOP Online is going all-in on cash games, but not in the way you might expect. This week, they’re basically paying you to play, with a 50 percent rakeback weekend, a $500 reload bonus, and a cash game challenge.

Toronto fans hoping for an early WSOP Circuit stop in 2026 will have to be patient.

The anticipated WSOP-c Toronto leg was missing from the first half of the schedule.

However, sources told us over on pokerfuse that the WSOP Circuit is likely to return to Toronto between June and December. Nothing has been officially confirmed, but the expectation remains.

Last year’s event exceeded all expectations, with over 7.5 million Canadian dollars paid out and a Main Event prize pool that surpassed projections.

PokerStars is bringing the European Poker Tour back to Paris after an unexpected break last year.

The festival, which runs from February 18 to March 1, will host 52 events at the Le Palais des Congres. Highlights include the €1,650 PokerStars Open Main Event, the €5,300 EPT Main Event, and a high-roller lineup that climbs up to €100,000.

After regulatory concerns led to a cancellation in 2025, the EPT is hoping for a smoother ride this time.