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Today
What’s next for PokerStars on FanDuel over in the United States?
PokerStars on FanDuel has launched in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, now sharing a player pool across all three.
But what’s next for the brand?
Delaware and Rhode Island are basically written off for regulatory reasons, so the real attention turns to West Virginia, Connecticut, Maine, and Nevada.
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Daniel Negreanu put his money where his mouth is in this year’s $25K Fantasy draft, drafting himself for $116.
He was only outpriced by Shaun Deeb and Michael Moncek, with Deeb going for a whopping $133.
Negreanu’s advice for teams? Don’t blow your budget on one superstar, even if it’s Deeb. He told PokerOrg:
Some teams are willing to go all-in on one guy because they feel like they have a really good stable of $1 guys. However, if you look historically at this draft, those teams don’t typically win; the more balanced teams do.
With 44 players available for just $1, Negreanu sees the value in finding hidden gems.
But make no mistake—he’s confident in his own ability to rack up points, which explains why he didn’t hesitate to draft himself. Sometimes the best value is the player you know best.
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The 2025 WSOP Main Event final table was 🚀.
We can’t wait to see how this year shakes out.The WSOP 2026 Day 1 wrap up is here.
We were traveling yesterday so missed the start of the WSOP, outrageous I know. So appreciate this recap of Day 1 from PokerNews!There is a summer sale over on Run It Once Training.
20% off MTT courses are available now!
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And so it begins.
The WSOP drama and controversies will be rolling in on the daily now.
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Kevmath clears up confusion over celll phone use at the WSOP tables.
It is finally clear cut!
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PokerNews’ latest podcast episode, hosted by Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz with guest Matt Berkey, dives into the unexpected controversy over which logos players are allowed to wear at the 2026 WSOP.
They also touch on Charlie Carrel’s ongoing ban from entering the US, a fallout from a drug-related arrest nearly a decade ago, and the ongoing bankruptcy issues of Maurice Hawkins, who has now included his backer, Cody Stanford, in his court filings.Winamax pro Adrian Mateos takes down the Triton Invitational.
He pockets $6.4 million for the win. Amazing scenes.
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34 days of free WSOP coverage on YouTube.
As we won’t be in Vegas this year, all this extra—and more importantly, FREE—coverage is excellent news!The Chip Race dissects Ungar vs Matloubi.
Stu Ungar didn’t just show up for a $50,000 grudge match, he also showed up with the sickest read in poker history. According to Dara and David, his call versus Matloubi was so outrageous that even fortune tellers would blush.Garrett Adelstein will join The Lodge Card Club’s high-stakes live-stream in Texas, marking the club’s YouTube return since being raided in March.
This will be Adelstein’s first major public poker appearance after the infamous “Jack-Four” scandal and subsequent ban from Hustler Casino Live.
He has also been making noise online about his upcoming memoir, Beneath the Cards, where he promises to share untold stories and revisit the cheating allegations that rocked the poker world.
Phil Hellmuth’s WSOP entrance now comes with a plus-one.
Phil Hellmuth’s Main Event entrances have become a spectacle, and this year is no exception.
BetRivers Poker is offering one fan a chance to join Hellmuth’s 2026 Main Event parade in Las Vegas. All it takes is following their X account and engaging with a specific post for a shot at winning.
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WSOP 2026 Day 1 recap already gave poker fans plenty to talk about.
The 2026 World Series of Poker kicked off at Horseshoe Las Vegas yesterday and the headlines started immediately. Martin Kabrhel returned in classic fashion, standing up mid-hand and sparking a debate over whether his hand should’ve been ruled dead. Players weighed in, the floor got involved, and poker Twitter quickly picked sides.
Then came one of the funniest moments of the day: during the $550 Mini Mystery Millions, an actual hand-ranking/rules card somehow ended up on the flop before anyone noticed. The clip instantly made the rounds online.
Meanwhile, the curtain surrounding the new Thunderdome/Mothership setup continues building anticipation. Daniel Negreanu played coy, Kabrhel claimed to have seen it and approved (“finally”), and others called the setup impressive. The ballroom feels different (dimmer, warmer, rearranged).
And Shaun Deeb dropped a bomb: just 30 minutes into the table, Nicky P allegedly threatened to spit on another player “if they were outside” and then tried to fight him.
Day 1 may be over, but the 2026 WSOP is already off to an entertaining start.
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Day 1 WSOP content is already undefeated.
During the $550 Mini Mystery Millions Flight A, a physical hand rankings/rules card somehow ended up on the flop before anyone noticed. Pure comedy and instantly one of the funniest clips of the early series.
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WSOP Day 1 and the drama has already started.
Martin Kabrhel, the ultra-talkative, polarizing Czech pro who some players can’t stand and others find hilarious, wasted no time generating buzz. In one early incident, Kabrhel briefly got up/moved away from his hand while standing and talking, prompting tablemates (including Matt Salsberg) to call the floor and argue the hand should be dead.
The floor apparently ruled in Kabrhel’s favor, or at least didn’t kill the hand, which immediately sparked debate online. PokerNews posted a video of the moment, asking whether the hand should’ve been ruled dead.
Yesterday
This year’s WSOP coverage should be epic!
It looks like the organizers heard complaints from the fans last year, and this time around, they are going all out with the 2026 WSOP coverage. It all starts today!Some good ICM tips coming in just at the right time.
888poker’s Ian Simpson shares some useful advice on ICM awareness when at the final table, especially with regards to the chip leader’s position and how it should factor into your decision-making process.
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The cards are in the air: the 57th annual World Series of Poker is officially underway.
Kevin Mathers, the go-to guy for all things WSOP, recently shared a photo of players checking out the WSOP 2026 schedule displayed between Paris and Horseshoe in Las Vegas. Once again, the series features 100 bracelet events and will run through mid-July as poker’s biggest stage returns for another summer grind.
Two events kick off today:
- $550 Mini Mystery Millions Flight A
- $5000 8-Handed NLH
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Daniel Negreanu’s WSOP vlogs are back once more.
The first (of many) Daniel Negreanu’s vlogs we’ll get to enjoy over the next six weeks has just landed.
Every year, Negreanu documents his World Series of Poker exploits with daily vlogs, talking about his preparations and tournaments, analyzing some interesting hands, and, of course, addressing any and all hot issues as they arise.
This is one of the best ways to stay up to date with WSOP happenings if you don’t have too much time to go through all the different content.
Here’s how to win a free $50 WSOP retail voucher.
WSOP kicks off today, and they’re running a nice little giveaway throughout the summer series. Every day, three players will win a $50 WSOP Retail Store voucher.
All they have to do is:
• Log in to the WSOP Live app
• Go to the Story section
• Post a story using #MyWSOP
It should be cool seeing everyone’s WSOP moments throughout the summer.
The first WSOP bracelet hasn’t even been dealt yet, but the Mini Mystery Millions is already drawing a crowd.
With the first bracelet event of the summer still two hours away from kicking off, the opening flight of the Mini Mystery Millions has already crossed 250 entries. And the numbers are only expected to climb from here.Alex Foxen and Chance Kornuth get new sponsors.
Well, ACR Poker didn’t just sign up Alex Foxen, but also added two more poker pros to the mix: Chance Kornuth and Chris “Big Huni” Hunichen. The US-facing offshore site continues to build a star-studded roster heading into one of the busiest stretches of the poker calendar.Jeff Platt answers some tough questions regarding the 2026 WSOP.
As the Series is about to start, there are many questions on people’s minds. Jeff Platt joins the PokerNews Podcast to talk about patches, dealer ratings, parking issues, and much more.
If there are things you’re unclear about, this interview should help, so make sure to tune in.
The 2026 WSOP kicks off today, and these are five key events and moments to look out for.
It’s time. The 2026 World Series of Poker begins today, marking the start of a six-week poker mayhem in Las Vegas. Lance Bradley brings a selection of top five stories to look out for this summer.Alejandro Lococo is not the guy you want to bluff.
There are plenty of crazy hands coming from the Triton cash game, but this one featuring Alejandro Lococo definitely stands out. That’s not an easy river call to make.If you want a more expedited experience at this year’s WSOP, this might be worth it.
With a 10x multiplier, you can obtain your Diamond status much faster, and this will allow you to skip lines, remove resort fees, and a bunch of other perks. For those staying in Vegas for longer, it might be worth chasing.Check out how the full Fantasy Draft went down yesterday.
It’s a long one, but you can watch the full video of how the $25k Fantasy Draft went down, which players went for the highest amounts, how the bidding wars unraveled, and see what the teams look like. Maybe not one for the general public, but hardcore fans might enjoy it.More exciting news for the Lodge comeback stream are here.
In addition to Garrett Adelstein, Alan Keating will also be joining the Lodge comeback stream on Thursday. Interestingly, this will be the fist time for Mr. Keating and Gman to play together in a streamed game, so it’s hard not to get excited about this.
The first stream is set for Wednesday, with some $50/$100 action, with Garrett and Polk in the mix. Then, on Thursday, they’re upping the ante to $100/$200, with Senor Tilt and Alan Keating jumping in.
May 25
There was some great action on the latest Big Game on Tour.
In case you’ve missed it, the last episode of The Big Game had some really exciting action, big pots, and crazy runouts. You can find a quick recap in this article, but I suggest you find the time to watch it as well. You won’t regret it.Tune in for some huge high stakes action running during the Triton series in Montenegro.
There have been some great tournaments taking place in Montenegro over the last week, but now, it’s time for some crazy cash game action.
Tune in for Triton Poker’s live stream and enjoy $500/$1,000/$5,000 action, featuring the likes of Andrew Robl, Wang Ye, and Paul Phua. There is about two million spread on the table right now, but it’s early on.
BetRivers Poker is bringing back the Satellite Priority Pass.
Simply register early for the tournaments you want to play and receive a 10% return in the form of satellite tickets. The more tournaments you play, the more value you get. It’s a pretty sweet deal for all BetRivers Poker players, existing and new alike.Take a tour of Phil Hellmuth’s extravagant Las Vegas condo.
On the latest episode of BetRivers Table Talk, Phil Hellmuth takes you on a tour of his Las Vegas $2.8 million condo in Las Vegas. What can we say expect that it matches his style 100%With the WSOP about to kick off, staking and markup are very hot topics.
It’s one of those things that the poker world will never agree on. Opinions on the markup issue are all over the place, but this post from Galen Hall brings some interesting insights.Lodge poker streams are back – and so is Garrett Adelstein!
The Lodge Poker Club is reopening, and with that, live streams are coming back online. This Wednesday, there is a big stream lined up, featuring Doug Polk, '3Coin,’ and none other than Garrett 'Gman’ Adelstein making his debut at the Lodge. It’s going to be fireworks!Terrance Reid is going full throttle this WSOP.
For those looking for value picks for the $25k Fantasy Draft as well as poker fans in general, Terrance Reid will be putting in a proper grind this World Series of Poker.
After his 4th place finish in last year’s WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, Reid will be putting his newly-found bankroll to work, and we are excited to see how his summer goes.