All fans of fixed games have an extra reason to look forward to this summer, as the Cardplayer Lifestyle Mixed Game Festival is coming back to Las Vegas!
Running May 31 – June 4, the Festival takes place at the Bellagio, offering around-the-clock small stakes cash game action and plenty of added value, including seats fpr the $3,500 BetMGM Poker Championship.
Last night, PokerStars on FanDuel saw two players picking up some serious cash after taking down two marquee events.
Ignite Series continues for the rest of the week, with more big guarantees to come, so don’t miss your opportunity to get in the mix.
The Lodge Card Club came out with an official statement on their X channel, confirming that the Grand Jury declined to indict, confirming that the raid and the investigation did not support charges of criminal conduct.
The club expresses its gratitude to everyone in the poker community who extended their support during tumultuous times, confirming that the reopening date will be announced in the near future, alongside the details about pending payouts and updated procedures.
In a recent live Q&A on Making $10 Million in Poker, Marinelli discussed his ongoing quest to reach an eye-watering $10 million in poker winnings. He’s already banked over $3 million online, which means he is either very skilled or just incredibly committed to the grind.
He fielded questions from viewers about his journey, reflected on the current state of poker, and promoted his ongoing journal on Run It Once. According to Marinelli, “There is still plenty of money to be made if you are willing to study and adapt.”
“Poker is not dead. It’s just evolved.”
For those interested in his approach or looking for a little motivation, the video also offers a discount code for training at Run It Once. Poker might have changed, but for Marinelli, the game is far from over.
EPT Prague is officially back, running December 2–13 at the Hilton Prague. After last year’s Main Event pulled in 1,200+ entries and a €5.9M prize pool, expectations are sky high for another massive turnout.
Also on the schedule: the debut of PokerStars Open Aix-en-Provence, set for November 2–8 at Pasino Grand Partouche.
Both stops will contribute to the 2026 PokerStars Live League, where players can rack up points for a shot at thousands in LIVE buy-ins.
Greg’s sister, poker pro and PokerStars ambassador Jen Shahade, points out how Greg managed to snag two daily doubles in quick succession, jumping his score from $7,600 to $22,200 and putting the game out of Ding’s reach.
There is a lesson in all this. The difference between knowing something and being able to retrieve it under pressure is real, and it is what separates a Jeopardy winner from the rest. Greg’s slow recall had some viewers confused, but as the piece says, “you may 'know’ the right opening move, but be slow to retrieve it under time pressure.”
PokerStars joining forces with FanDuel has brought a new rewards scheme called Dynasty Builder.
The program splits players into two camps: the casuals get 'Thrill Missions’ for easy rewards like tickets and avatars, while the regulars can grind through tougher missions for more value.
The idea is to keep the old PokerStars crowd satisfied while luring in FanDuel’s sports and casino players.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with firing up an online tournament session on a Tuesday evening, whether you’re serious about poker or just looking to unwind.
And, if you’re playing from New Jersey, Michigan, or Pennsylvania, FanDuel Poker is the place to be as Ignite Series continues tonight, with a few more valuable events, including the $35 Super Tuesday with $35,000 guaranteed.
There is a huge development in the Lodge case. Doug Polk has just announced that all charges against him, his partners, and the club have been dropped.
This means that the seized equipment and funds will be returned in the near future, and the Lodge should be reopening in the next few weeks.
This is great news for everyone involved as well as the future of poker in Texas!
More than 30 operators might be interested, but many are focused on online casino games, not poker.
One key scenario: Alberta could launch with a ring-fenced model, limiting online poker to just players within the province. This would be a blow to players used to larger, international pools, with smaller prizes and less action.
The Dynasty Builder features two types of missions: Thrill Missions for casuals and Grind Missions for the more dedicated.
Thrill Missions are recurring and easy, offering tournament tickets and cosmetic perks, while Grind Missions cater to the more serious players.
Everything you need to know in our article.
Mizrachi has bagged a healthy 730,000 chips, which puts him eighth in the standings. Hachem is still in but will need to get creative with his 146,000 stack.
The prize pool is now an impressive A$2,787,200, and plenty of big names are still in contention as play resumes. According to PokerNews, the bubble is expected to burst early, so expect drama.
Private games are great in many ways, as they are usually way softer than any game you’ll find in a public casino and the overall atmosphere is more relaxed. However, for all of their positive aspects, they also come with certain (serious) downsides.
Perhaps the biggest risk is that winners don’t get paid in full (or at all), which is something Rampage experienced first-hand. He stayed silent for a long time, hoping that his debtors would come through, but he’s now decided to break the silence and reveal their names (and amounts owed) to the world.
Check out Daniel Negreanu’s latest video, featuring his run in some high-stakes tournaments on GGPoker, his trademark colorful commentary, and emotions that come through.
Negreanu was never the one to hide his feelings when playing poker, especially when doing it online, where his opponents can’t see his reactions, which adds an extra layer of entertainment to his streams and videos.
According to the article, resilience is not some innate gift, but a skill that you build up over thousands of hands, like calluses after a long grind. When tilt hits, the best pros rely on emotional regulation, not wishful thinking.
The article points out that “the more time you spend in the 'trench reality’ of the game, the better your brain becomes at 'navigating tilt’.” Experience matters, and the highs and lows eventually teach your brain to handle the stress. They warn that if your resilience is low, you will start to see 'performance blocks’ like the 'illusion of control'—where you blame your skill for your losses, conveniently forgetting about variance.
The latest PokerNews Podcast focuses on Maurice Hawkins, the man who’s known at the record holder for the number of WSOP Circuit rings won, but who isn’t exactly looked upon favorably by the poker world.
Despite having won large amounts, especially over the last couple of years, Hawkins owes money, and his biggest outstanding debt (that we know about for certain) is to Randy Garcia. Garcia is owed over $100k and he’s partnered up with a poker-playing lawyer to reclaim his money.
However, the plot thickens, as Maurice Hawkins has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which would get him out of most of his personal debts.
The PokerNews Podcast team does a great job breaking things down and chatting with Rogen K. Chhabra, the lawyer helping Garcia get his money back.
He spends this video dissecting his Day 2 tournament run, focusing on the math, the risk management, and trying to make all the right moves.
But as the video shows, sometimes all that analysis is just background noise for a simple truth in poker: things can go off the rails, fast. Veldhuis puts it plainly:
'No matter how much you prepare, sometimes the cards just have other plans.’
He invites viewers to think about the bigger lessons, like adapting on the fly and not letting variance tilt your whole session. Still, the main message seems to be that even the professionals are just along for the ride sometimes.
PokerStars is marking its 25th anniversary with a special online anniversary series in May, offering a massive $50 million in prize money. The series runs from May 10 to June 3, 2026, replacing the original SCOOP time slot, and features 461 tournaments in total, with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $15,000.
When it comes to celebrating milestones, PokerStars certainly knows how to do it in style.
Per Kevmath, there is additional ways to pay this year. MoonPay has entered the chat.
Credit card fees are outlined, but are expected to be waived. Here’s hoping.