The Rail

Shahade still standing as the NAPT field narrows.

PokerOrg reports that PokerStars Ambassador Jen Shahade is among the final 16 at NAPT Las Vegas, returning with 550K in chips for Day 5.

She faces stiff competition, as the field races to the final six for Wednesday’s finale.

Lets gooooooooo!

PSA from Kevmath re: WSOP buy-ins.

With WSOP Paradise just round the corner, unofficial spokesman for all things poker — Kevmath— answers a question on the buy-ins and fees at the Bahaman event.

Doug Polk gets million dollar pay day.

Polk took on Ossi Ketola in a set of high-stakes heads-up matches, winning three out of four and collecting $1.2 million, per David Lappin on VegasSlotsOnline.

The matches, while notable for their huge pots, seemed to lack the usual intensity or risk associated with such events.

Get Lappin’s take with his usual wry writing style below!

Online poker gets the documentary treatment.

GGPoker is launching a NEW docuseries focused on high stakes online grinders.

The first episode features Alex Theologis, giving viewers a look at his routine and mindset, with more interaction promised via YouTube and Reddit.

Premiere November 12, 2025.

What did I just watch?

Doug Polk continues his foray into comedy, and we can’t unsee it.

Joey Ingram preps a new chapter, but says the drama is someone else’s hand now.

PokerOrg caught up with Joey Ingram, who reveals he’s recorded a batch of wild new podcasts and plans to focus on creative storytelling over investigative drama. Fans can expect his signature content soon, but he’s steering clear of the poker world’s messiest rabbit holes.

Phil Hellmuth’s alter ego is back.

The poker brat is at it again, this time against Alan Keating.

Ontario gets an exclusive deal as GGPoker’s microFestival skips the global stage.

In a move that’s unusual for the operator, GGPoker is running its microFestival only for Ontario, with no similar series on its dot-com site. Running through November 16 and sporting C$300,000 in guarantees, this is the largest micro series GGPoker Ontario has offered.

A series for Knockout lovers on 888poker.

Players in dot-com markets look alive. 888poker is hosting the KO Games series again, offering over $500,000 in guarantees across several event formats from November 14–18. The $200,000 guaranteed Rakeless Main Event is the highlight of the lineup.

The long read of the day.

During the NAPT we caught up with PokerStars ambassador Caitlin Comeskey.

In our interview, she talks about merging her comedy chops with poker, focusing on making the table more welcoming and entertaining—especially for women.

Her background in theater and improv, she notes, helps her prioritize fun and community over stats or grinding.

I didn’t know what to do, so I started barking at him like a dog…

More famous faces join WSOP Paradise line up.

It’s not long till WSOP Paradise that takes places in the Bahamas. The event attracts top players from all over the globe and this year is no different. Dusk til Dawn Casino owner Rob Young is now confirmed as attending the series.

North American Poker Tour Main Event stats since 2023.

Our very own stats-man, Anuj Arora, has put together a look at the NAPT Main Event following its 12-year return.

2023: $1,650 buy-in – 1,095 entries, $1,642,500
2024: $5,300 buy-in – 895 entries, $4,340,800
2025: $5,300 buy-in – 738 entries, $3,579,300

Over the weekend, debate sparks on tournament start times.

By the time we woke up, Seth Davies’ post on whether tournament start times need to change already had over 175K views.

The industry is due for a paradigm shift in tourney start times. Starting a tourney at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and playing really late is rough. Almost no one likes it, pros and recs alike. Let’s start tourneys at 10am. Finish at a reasonable time. If you bust early you can still have the evening free.

Lots of people are sharing their opinions, including poker’s safe pair of hands, Phil Galfond.

Borgata bans player for racial slur.

During the Borgata Fall Poker Open, management made the decision to ban a player for using the N-word. You be the judge as to whether they made the right call.

PartyPoker Live is London bound.

For anyone in the UK or Europe the last stop of the PartyPoker Live tour is probably a no brainer. Loads of action is spread across 7 days and buy-ins that won’t break the bank. Could be a good one to check out.

Top podcast listen of the day.

A new episode of the Rec Poker podcast has dropped, diving into what it really means to be part of a team or crew. Listen below.

Chasing chips and running into reality.

In a post on Sam Greenwood’s substack Punt of the Day, he details how quickly fortunes can turn at a poker final table, drawing a parallel with the heartbreak of being a Blue Jays fan. One moment you’re chasing a million-dollar prize, the next you’re on the outside looking in after one brutal flip.

Sometimes, the road leads right back where you started.

Over on the WPT Matt Savage looks back at his return to San Jose’s Bay 101 for the 2025 Shooting Star Championship.

He discusses the tournament’s history, familiar faces, and his own journey in the world of poker, offering readers a grounded perspective on coming full circle.

PokerNews catches up with Stapes ahead of his comedy set.

For those of us not at the NAPT that is currently underway in Vegas, here is a sneak peak at their comedy night, with poker’s funny-man Stapes front and centre.

WSOP documentary episode 2 has dropped.

If you a fan of the big names in poker this documentary is for you.

It tracks the pros (along with some recs) as they all try and make deep runs at last year’s WSOP Paradise we get to follow along from the comfort of our own homes.