June 22, 2026

How does the WSOP Main Event start next week?

The series is flying by! Can’t believe next week will be all Hellmuth entrances and Main Event updates.

June 27

The hunt for the bracelet in the Ladies Championship continues tonight.

Tune in for Day 3 action of the Ladies Championship and watch the remaining 48 players battling it out for a spot at the final table.

Faraz Jaka will be documenting every hand he plays in the Main Event.

This is a great opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into strategies used by one of the game’s top pros. Jaka promises to share the good, the bad, and the ugly, giving you a full overview of his run in poker’s biggest event.

Sunday Million is celebrating a major milestone.

The 20th Anniversary Sunday Million is approaching. The marquee event will feature a guarantee of $5,000,000, making it one of the biggest online tournaments of 2026.

In case you’ve missed it – there will be no dinner breaks during the Main Event until Day 4.

There are a few 30 minute breaks during Days 1, 2, and 3, but there are no long (60+ minute) breaks on the schedule, and this seems to rub quite a few players the wrong way.

Daniel Negreanu is sharing his thoughts on this year’s Poker Hall of Fame candiates.

In his latest vlog, DNegs talks about a few players he plans on voting for this year and reveals the criteria he focuses on when deciding whether someone is a HOF material.

Phil Laak’s memory is put to the test.

He’s certainly said some interesting things over the years, but can he actually remember what he said? How many do you think he gets right?

WSOP Main Event All-In Flips are coming?

It looks like players will have an opportunity to flip for Main Event seats in rake-free tournaments. Great news if it happens!

Close but no cigar for Nick Schulman.

Nick Schulman came close to capturing another title at this year’s WSOP, but he was denied at the very last hurdle. In the end, it was Japan’s Koji Fujimoto taking home the bracelet, winning one of the most prestigious mixed game events of the summer.

The 2026 WSOP commemorative coins are now available at the WSOP store.

There are only 200 of these collector coins available, so if you want to get one, you should better hurry.

You know what’s not bothering Allen Kessler today? His car!

That’s right – Allen finally decided to get an upgrade and got himself a brand new car. There are probably still at least a dozen things bothering him, but at least he can cross his car off that list.

Adrian Mateos continues his hot run.

The last few months have been crazy for Mateos, as he’s been winning left and right. Just a few days after winning a WSOP bracelet, he’s back on the throne, taking down the $25k High Roller at the Wynn.

A good piece of advice on betting with air.

It’s true that these days people are really reluctant to fold to flop continuation bets, but if you are able to fire another barrel on the turn, you’ll put your opponents in a tough spot.

So, Alex Fitzgerald has a simple message: if you have nothing out of position, either bet twice, or don’t bet at all!

Did you know that it was Phil Laak who made the WSOP change the rules about concealing one’s identity at the table?

In 2008, Laak’s elaborate disguise took it too far, and the World Series officials realized something had to be done before this trend caught on.

June 26

Day 2 of the Ladies Championship streaming tonight.

It was the largest field in the history of the event, and tonight, all those who made it through Day 1 are coming back to continue their hunt for the bracelet.

The WSOP Player of the Year race is heating up.

Alex Foxen is still leading the way, but Josh Arieh and Benny Glaser have narrowed the gap after their extraordinary performances in the Poker Players Championship.

Schulman and Deeb have some catching up to do, but these two certainly don’t mind putting in the grind, and with a few dozen events still left on the summer schedule, plus the WSOP Paradise in December, it could be a very tight race to the finish line.

We have a record turnout for the Ladies Championship.

With 1,475 entries, this is the largest WSOP Ladies Championship in the history of the series. At the end of it all, one player will walk away with a bracelet and over $194k in prize money.

Two poker legends sharing a table.

Nick Schulman is running deep in yet another poker tournament, sharing the table with Billy Baxter, a poker legend in his own right. There is no other series that brings so many poker players together at the same place.

Check out Dara O’Kearney’s tales from Spain.

In case you’ve missed it, Dara decided to bring his blog back to life, which means we can look forward to some interesting poker (and tangentially poker-related) stories.

An instruction card AND a joker dealt in the same hand?

At least the players will have some funny stories to tell after this year’s series. It’s not great looks, but, with so many decks in play every single day, it’s probably bound to happen every now and again.

Esther Taylor joins the ranks of BetMGM ambassadors.

E-Tay is the latest player to become an ambassador for BetMGM Poker. Her sponsorship deal comes on the heels of impressive results in 2025 and 2026, the best of which was Taylor’s third-place finish in the 2025 Poker Players Championship.

Daniel Negreanu is back at a final table.

Another vlog, another final table, as DNegs tries to find his way around the very difficult $25k High Roller Mix event. This one brings a lot of action and hand analysis but, as always, Negreanu finds some time to get around the room to check in with Kessler and stop by the Ladies Event.

Tilt is NOT about feeling emotions, says bencb.

His latest video discusses the topic of tilt in poker, how most players approach this very important topic in the wrong way, and what you can actually do to break through. It’s an aspect of the game that we all have to deal with, whether we play for fun or professionally, so it’s definitely worth a watch.

Claude Fable 5 thinks poker can change your life.

It may be a few days old, but an interesting post on X caught our attention. According to Claude Fable 5, Anthropic’s advanced AI model, poker isn’t just a game; it can change your life.

Leaving one chip behind – yay or nay?

It’s been a moment since we’ve broached this subject, so let’s talk about it some more. Do you leave one chip behind instead of just going all-in when there is a bubble looming or a pay jump approaching?

Personally, I can see the strategic advantage of doing it in some very specific spots, but it’s now become a bit of a trend, and it can definitely lead to some confusion when playing against recreational players who will assume that you’re just all-in, not 99.5% in.

Phil Galfond’s new YouTube series goes beyond poker strategy.

Legendary poker pro and Run It Once founder Phil Galfond announced on X earlier today that he’s started recording one-on-one coaching sessions with fellow poker professionals. But instead of focusing solely on strategy, these conversations dive into topics that are rarely discussed publicly.

The first episode, now live on YouTube, features a high-stakes PLO player discussing discipline, ADHD, and the fear of failure with Galfond.

In the second session, Galfond sits down with another high-stakes PLO pro for an open conversation about the player’s personal finances and money management.

If you’re looking for a different side of the game, the first two episodes are well worth checking out.

Glaser is celebrating his historic win.

After winning the $50k Poker Players Championship, Benny Glaser is over the moon – and rightfully so!

Check out some cool facts about PokerStars’ most significant online event.

With 20th anniversary of Sunday Million approaching, here are some of the most interesting facts and tidbits about one of the most iconic online tournaments in existence. From big winners to massive prize pools to record-breaking fields, SM has truly seen it all!

We have a good lineup for the HCL High Stakes Friday tonight.

Rampage, Nik Airball, Peter, Britney… Something tells me we’ll see some crazy hands and massive pots tonight.

Jason and Sean are having some fun in the TAG Team event.

The unlikely duo teamed up for one of the most entertaining events of the summer, and they are just having a blast.

PokerStars Open Malaga is setting some records of its own.

While the eyes of the poker world are largely fixated on Las Vegas, on the other side of the globe, PokerStars Open Malaga is making some serious noise. The Main Event has absolutely smashed its €1M guarantee.

Right now, the prize pool stands at over €1.6M and the late registration is still open, with the tournament clock currently showing 1,667 entries.

It’s official – The WPT World Championship is coming back to the Wynn this December.

Just in case you were wondering, it was confirmed that World Poker Tour’s marquee World Championship event will be coming back to the Wynn this December. The exact dates and the full schedule will be revealed at the later date.

The full schedule for the 2026 WSOP Super Circuit Montreal is here.

There are 18 ring-awarding events on the docket, over C$14,000,000 in guaranteed prizes, and a massive C$10,000,000 Main Event. The upcoming WSOPC Montreal stop will be a massive one!

Faraz Jaka bringing us some everyday drama from the green felt.

Just some entertaining banter between the players and exactly what you’d expect in a live poker tournament. It doesn’t make much sense and no one really knows what the argument is actually about, but that’s the vibe.

Mike 'The Mouth’ Matusow is hoping he’ll finally get his place in the Hall of Fame.

Mike has once more made the final cut for the HOF, and, this year, there are up to six spots up for grabs, so this could be the year he finally gets inducted.

It was another runner-up finish for Josh Arieh in the PPC.

He now has two second places in this prestigious event, and we all know the saying. Third time is the charm, so hang in there, Josh. You’ll get them next time!

Phil Hellmuth’s Main Event costume is in the process.

As announced, Phil will be making his entrance dressed as a Superman, accompanied by his sons and a few other players dressed as other super heroes. BetRivers Poker will also send one lucky winner to join Hellmuth for his big entrance this year, so we’re looking forward to it.

Phil Galfond is back with some high-level poker content.

Playing poker for a living is about more than just cards, variance, and even bankroll management. There are things and thoughts happening behind the scenes that affect everyone, including those playing at the highest of stakes.

Phil Galfond sat down with some of the top-level pros to talk about things that are not often covered in public, even including things like personal finances and what it’s like to live with a high (but very volatile) income.

Benny Glaser claims the 2026 PPC title!

Having outlasted one of the toughest fields of the summer, Glaser has once more confirmed he is one of the best mixed game players around. He adds the prestigious Poker Players Championship title to his already-impressive resume, picking up his ninth bracelet and adding $1.3 million to his running count!

Shiina Okamoto denied her third title in the Ladies Championship.

Unfortunately, Shiina could not continue her dominance in the Ladies Championship. After winning the tournament back-to-back in 2024 and 2025, the 2026 title will go to a different player.

June 25

The PPC Final Table Championship is streaming live tonight!

Although it was unclear whether we’ll get to watch the final table of the $50k Poker Players Championship, the WSOP listened to the fans and decided to put the event on the live stream tonight.

Not surprisingly, the final table features some of the best poker players alive, including the legend Phil Ivey, a mix game crusher Benny Glaser, and Josh Arieh.

Poker community is mourning the death of Andreas Hoivold.

The former EPT Main Event winner passed away at the age of just 53. He’s been a regular fixture on the poker circuit since 2006 and featured in numerous poker TV shows.

There is always at least one…

Apparently, Brandon Cantu decided to enter the Ladies Event. Of course, he had to pay 10x the buy-in, which means his entry cost $10,000. He is trying to make a point of some sort, but hard to tell what that point is.

Can Shiina Okamoto do it again?

The 2026 WSOP Ladies Championship gets underway, and Shiina Okamoto is looking to do it all over again. After finishing a runner-up in 2023, Okamoto won this very event in 2024 and 2025. Can she stun the poker world once more and take it down?

If she does, the WSOP should probably just name the tournament after her.

Alan Keating lost and found…

Mr. Keating was MIA in another tournament, but, luckily, this time around he was just a bit late to the party, not skipping the whole thing.

Some cash game action streaming live from The Lodge right now!

There is some $5/$10/$10 cash game action happening at the live Lodge stream, so if you’re looking for some free poker entertainment, tune in!

DNegs is running hot in the $25k Mix High Roller & sharing his thoughts on the Poker Hall of Fame Nominees.

Check out the latest vlog from Daniel Negreanu as he makes yet another deep run in a big buy-in event, talks about this year’s nominees for the Poker Hall of Fame, and discusses some names that he believes should have made the shortlist.

This is quite a team for the TAG team event.

Jason and Sean teaming up for a $1,000 event is just great. Although you don’t want to have a player as tough as Koon at your table, I’m sure many fans will be more than happy to give up on some EV for a chance to play against these two.

These are the eight nominees for the 2026 WSOP Hall of Fame.

The votes are in and we have the names of the eight players eligible to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame this year. Now, it will be down to current living members to make their picks!

WSOP Poker Hall of Fame shortlist revealed.

Bonomo, Haxton and Koon are all first time nominations.

The 8 finalists are as follows:

Shaun Deeb
Scott Seiver
Justin Bonomo
Ike Haxton
Jason Koon
Chris Moorman
Isai Scheinberg
Mike Matusow

Will Negreanu make it to his second final table of the summer?

He’s on the hunt for bracelet number 8, and will be tenacious as they come.

Phil Ivey is once again in the headlines, this time sitting fifth in chips at the WSOP $50K Poker Players Championship final table.

According to PokerOrg, the event is known for drawing only the best of the best, and this year is no exception with a stacked lineup. Benny Glaser is leading the pack, bringing in over 8.6 million chips and, as PokerOrg notes, looking to add to his already impressive eight-bracelet tally. Maxx Coleman, Josh Arieh, Kristopher Tong, and Ivey round out the table, all within striking distance.

Ivey is chasing his 12th WSOP bracelet, and this one would be his first PPC title. The article points out this would be a notable addition to his legendary resume. Meanwhile, Glaser, who narrowly missed another bracelet earlier in the summer, will try to cement his status as the top mixed game player.

Joseph Liberta is finally WSOP royalty, but it was a long road.

According to PokerNews, Liberta improved on his finish in the Millionaire Maker every time he played, from 537th to 345th to 195th, finally breaking through for the bracelet and a $1.25 million payday.

He sealed the deal in style, flopping trip fives as his supporters called for a five. The win nearly doubles his career earnings and gives the New Jersey native his first bracelet after 13 years of effort.

When the WSOP meets prime time.

According to Christina Bradfield, the WSOP is in the middle of a rebranding push, trying to make poker a mainstream sport. Gregory Chochon, the Chief Operating Officer, is quoted as saying, “It’s all about content.” The new Warner Bros. Discovery partnership brings six 45-minute episodes of the Main Event to European TV and streaming, with production by Omaha Productions, Peyton and Eli Manning’s company.

Chochon has been part of the WSOP for 12 years and now, under NSUS Group’s ownership, he is leading the charge to reposition poker for a new era. The WSOP is trying to move past its reputation as a gambling spectacle to something bigger.

🎉 From July 2, WSOP Main Event coverage to air on ESPN.

It is super cool to see the WSOP back in the mainstream. And a primetime slot too!

The gripes of the WSOP coverage continues.

But Jeff Platt is here to reassure us, that things can only get better.

WSOP Super Circuit heads to Montreal for first time ever, this August.

Looking from the chat, Daniel Negreanu will also be in attendance.

What a line up for the Poker Players Championship as it heads into Day 4.

It really is the best of the best.

These players are the best of the best.

I do feel Adrian Mateos could have done with being included, but it’s a super strong line up either way.

GGPoker doubles down on streaming, Kick style.

The move is designed to appeal to streamers who are jumping ship to Kick, which has become popular thanks to its relaxed rules and better revenue splits.

GGPoker-approved streamers can claim up to 100 percent cashback on their streamed action, get improved security with automatic card hiding, and unlock in-game perks like unique avatar borders.

June 24

The $1,500 Millionaire Maker final table streaming tonight.

It’s down to the final nine players in the Millionaire Maker event. Tune in for the final showdown of one of WSOP’s largest tournaments!

Negreanu is having fun at the WSOP!

Despite things not exactly going his way this series, Daniel is still in a great mood, firing in tournaments, having fun with people on the rail, and clearly enjoying his time at the green felt.

From the football pitch to the mixed game tables.

Once a Bundesliga star, Max Kruse has now turned his attention to poker, and, unlike many sports-stars-turned-poker-players, he is not focusing on Texas Hold’em. Instead, Kruse is attracted to mixed games, so much so that he put up $50k to play in the Players Championship, one of the toughest tournaments of the summer.

Martin Kabrhel is now using props as well.

Let’s just sit down and play some poker in silence – is something Martin Kabrhel has never uttered. He seemingly never runs out of new ideas to throw his opponents off balance. Don’t be surprised if we see “no rhinos at the tables” rule for the next year’s WSOP.

Yukon Brad is back!

We have a Brad Booth sighting in Las Vegas. This man has been involved in some of the biggest moments on High Stakes Poker, he’s been at the center of many controversies, and then, for a while, he pretty much disappeared from the public eye. But is seems like he’s back in the mix now.

Not all card protectors are fine…

It may look like a spade from a distance, but it’s not… People sometimes bring the weirdest things to the table.

Some card protectors just shouldn’t see the light of day.

Andrew Martin found himself in a sticky situation at the WSOP when staff told him to put away his X-rated card protector. Apparently, a sex toy on the felt is not what the organizers had in mind for table accessories, and he was issued a warning.

Tuesday’s action at the $50,000 Poker Players Championship brought out the big names (Ivey, Hellmuth & more) and even bigger drama.

PokerOrg reports that Benny Glaser is leading the final 15, looking to finally add this elusive title to his resume after multiple close calls.

Phil Ivey and Phil Hellmuth are both in the mix, though neither has managed to win this event before. Ivey ended Day 3 with a healthy stack, while Hellmuth is hanging on by a thread near the bottom of the counts. Their combined 28 bracelets might not be enough to get them over the line this time, but they’re still in contention.

Well, one paragraph in and I am totally hooked on Jonathan Jaffe’s writing.

I was completely hooked. The centerpiece was Chris Moneymaker, the 27-year-old accountant from Tennessee who had qualified for the Main Event via an online satellite for just $86. One moment he’d be sitting at the table with his sunglasses on, bluffing players who were touted as legends of the game, and the next he’d be on the rail telling his father how close he’d just come to shitting his pants. Chris was the ultimate Everyman, the hero in whom we all saw ourselves.

Welcome to Octopi Poker: where $1 a day buys you poker enlightenment… maybe.

Octopi Poker is making a play for new users with its 90 Days for $90 offer. New signups get access to a bunch of resources: live onboarding, basic Academy courses, detailed lessons, coaching sessions, and the full Octopi platform. There is even a Discord community, so you can discuss your bad beats in real time.

The WSOP’s $1,500 Millionaire Maker has reached Day 4, and the stakes are as high as the field is massive.

According to the official WSOP channel, every pot could be the one that changes someone’s life, though for most, it just means another bust-out story.

If you think double WSOP bracelet winners are rare, think again.

According to Barry Carter, the reason we keep seeing double bracelet winners at the World Series of Poker has less to do with poker prowess and more to do with basic probability.

He draws on the Birthday Paradox, that famous quirk where just 23 people in a room gives you a 50-50 chance two share a birthday.

Carter points out that when you have thousands of players and dozens of events, it’s almost inevitable that someone will win two bracelets.

“There is a theory that helps to explain why this happens almost every year. It is called the Birthday Paradox.”

This year, both Naoya Kihara and Calvin Anderson have already picked up two bracelets each, and Carter predicts we’ll see at least one more double winner before the series wraps up.

Brian Rast faces the longest odds at the WSOP PPC.

PokerNews reports that as Day 3 of the $50,000 WSOP Poker Players Championship wound down, Brian Rast was the only past champion still alive. He started the day with the smallest stack, needing a double-up just to stay in the mix.

Most of the big names were eliminated early, with defending champ Michael Mizrachi, Elior Sion, and Dan Cates gone by Day 1. Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hui didn’t make it past Day 2. That left Rast, a three-time winner, as the last hope for a repeat champion in 2026.

The event began in 2006 and has only had 13 unique winners. With the bubble approaching, PokerNews suggests the odds are stacked against Rast adding a fourth bracelet to his collection.

Esther Taylor adds ambassador to her already stacked resume.

Esther “E-Tay” Taylor is joining BetMGM Poker as its latest ambassador, according to PokerNews. Taylor, has over $3.2 million in live tournament earnings and is one of the top 20 women on the all-time money list.

Her career highlights include a third-place finish in the $50,000 Poker Player’s Championship at the 2025 WSOP and ten WSOP final tables. Taylor commented on her new role, saying,

“From where I started in life to sitting here as a BetMGM ambassador, it opens my eyes to how precious life is and how one gesture of kindness can change everything.”

Taylor will represent BetMGM in live streams, social media content, and live events, joining other names like Darren Elias and Mike Lavin. She is expected to play the BetMGM Poker Championship at ARIA in July, a tournament with a $4 million guarantee.

Michelle Chin’s journey back to the WSOP winner’s circle took 11 years, but according to PokerStrategy, she made it count.

After making history as the first woman to win a WSOP Circuit Main Event over a decade ago, Chin finally captured her first bracelet in the $1,500 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Event.

The final table was stacked with experience, with only Chin and Horacio Chaves missing bracelets. Daniel Strelitz and Sean Troha were both denied more jewelry, as Chin clawed her way back from a short stack and a 5:1 chip deficit.

According to PokerStrategy, the win marks the end of an 11-year wait for a female player to take down a mixed game event at the WSOP.

Did Jon Orlando break the Table Talk rules at the WSOP?

Diving into the comments, Jeff Platt certainly seems to think so.

Did the worst ruling at the WSOP just happen to Pads?

Seems clear cut that the hand was dead. Can’t believe the floor let him call!

Phil Hellmuth donating to ladies’ poker weekend in Texas.

Love him or hate him, Hellmuth has a track record of supporting women-in-poker events. This time, he is adding $25K to the 'Queens and Cards’ prize pool. You can’t hate on the guy for that!

Patchgate continues at WSOP.

The organizers aren’t messing when it comes to unauthorized branding, but luckily the WPT has got you.

jaredjaffee (@jaredjaffee21)

World Poker Tour (@WPT)

June 23

It’s Day 4 of the Millionaire Maker streaming tonight on the WSOP channel.

One of the largest tournaments of the summer is approaching its final stretch, and you can watch the action live as it unfolds, plus some highlights from the Poker Players Championship.

A 90-year old player announces “shuffle up and deal” for Day 2 of Super Seniors.

Joseph Kelly was the oldest player to make Day 2 in the Super Seniors event and was given the honor to announce the start of the tournament. Not much else to say than, good luck, sir!

Texas Mike sheds some light on his dark all-in strategy in some WSOP events.

There has been some controversy regarding the high-roller’s approach to certain tournaments, with some fans and players criticizing his carefree approach.

However, it’s no secret that Mike has had serious health issues for some time now, which doesn’t allow him to spend as much time at the tables, and he is still eager to try and play as many tournaments and achieve some deep runs.

Gambling it up in lower buy-in events with reentries allows him to try and run up a stack or, if it doesn’t work out, get some rest. And, given his “strategy” is fully within the rules and it’s his money to lose, I don’t really see a problem with it.

He is basically giving away free chips but yes, there is still some luck in poker, and sometimes pocket kings lose to a random hand like 97s. It’s kind of what you sign up for when you sit down to play.

Looking for more mixed game content? Jeremy Ausmus comes to the rescue!

Ausmus has been vlogging his runs in mixed game tournaments, at least somewhat filling that gap, and he’s just released a new vlog for our viewing pleasure.

The PokerNews Podcast brings you some of the hottest topics from the poker world.

A player gets banned from the WSOP for smoking at the table (and pocketing his chips), there is a massive High Stakes Poker pot worth dissecting, and Martin Kabrhel is still one of the main talking points (that seems to be one constant this summer).

You shouldn’t be afraid to bet big for value.

Another quality piece of advice from Alex Fitzgerald. You don’t need to overthink it against players who love to call down. When you have it, up your bets, and extract as much value as possible.

Catching up with Jamie Gold.

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Jamie’s name listed among WSOP winners, but he is back in the mix, with his eyes set on one particular tournament. Can you guess which one?

Latest Negreanu’s vlog has a little bit of everything.

Daniel continues his efforts in the $50k Poker Players Championship, dissects some interesting hands, and brings you live footage of Phil Hellmuth consuming a big sandwich at the table. What more could you possibly ask for?

Jungleman continues to bring awareness about online poker clubs.

If you’ve been following Cates on X, you know that many of his posts are about private online poker clubs and many pros and cons of such places.

There is no doubt that finding the right games to play in these environments is not just about how good you are at poker. You need soft games, good rakeback deals, and, of course, trustworthy agents, as the level of outside protection is virtually non-existent.

Faraz Jaka WSOP vlog, Day 4.

This time we follow along with the Monster Stack. To be honest, I totally forgot that Jaka had a vlog series over the WSOP.

If you have too, watch below.

PokerStars on FanDuel Ontario is ramping things up with their No Sweat Series.

Players can join daily freerolls, with a total of CAD $100,000 in prizes up for grabs. As Ivan puts it, “this is a great way to test the new platform, have some fun, and potentially kick-start your online poker bankroll.”

No buy-ins are needed, just tickets handed out by the operator. There are two dozen events running, with turbo and hyper turbo formats to keep things moving fast. The series even includes multiple $10,000 freerolls, so the value is real if you can snag a seat.

With no re-entries and a crowd that’s (so far) smaller than usual, this could be one of those rare freerolls where your odds don’t immediately evaporate. Check your account for tickets and see if you get lucky.

GGPoker: The king of online poker, but still no mixed games.

GGPoker is the biggest room in online poker, but as Anuj points out, it still refuses to offer mixed games.

Despite dominating the industry with its player traffic and software features, there is one glaring omission in its game selection.

Anuj finds it odd, noting that even with the liquidity and technology to support any format, mixed games remain absent.

“What makes the absence of mixed games even more surprising is the scale at which GGPoker now operates. This is not a company struggling to attract players or maintain liquidity.”

GGPoker has introduced all sorts of experimental formats, from Flip & Go to Mystery Battle Royale, but the classics are still missing. As the article points out, even in 2026, players seeking mixed games will need to look elsewhere.

First it was Martin Kabhrel eating like a monster, now it’s Hellmuth.

What is wrong with people?

Another dealer error at the WSOP???

NOT AGAIN.

GTOWizard dives into strategies that were deemed fishy a decade ago which are now considered GTO.

This article is from Barry Carter, who knows a thing or two about poker strategy. (He’s written books, don’t you know.)

In a recent conversation with Andrew Brokos, he made the comment, “The fish were onto something,” when describing a particular solver strategy. At the end of last year, Liv Boeree made the final table of WSOP Paradise after a long break from the game, and she made a similar comment, saying, “It feels like the game has gone full circle, and it turns out everything the fish were doing back in 2008 was kind of OK.”

Michelle Chin becomes the second woman to win an open WSOP bracelet event this summer.

The other going to the incomparable Kristen Foxen.

Esther “E-Tay” Taylor becomes BetMGM Poker Ambassador.

Huge congrats to Esther!

The WSOP $1,500 NLH Millionaire Maker is back for Day 3.

The field is still huge, the money is growing, and the tension is running high. According to the official WSOP channel, “every pot becomes more important,” which is a reminder that as the numbers dwindle, every decision at the table matters that much more.

Joao Simao just added a fourth WSOP bracelet to his collection, winning the $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller and cashing in for $1,368,700.

According to Card Player, this puts his career tournament earnings at over $20.5 million, extending his lead as Brazil’s all-time money leader.

Jamie Gold is trying to recapture some of that 2006 magic at the WSOP Salute to Warriors, and this time it’s personal.

Playing in honor of his veteran father, Gold sits among the chip leaders with fewer than 80 left from a field of 4,478. He admits the swings have been rough but remains undeterred, saying, “I’ve taken some pretty rough beats and somehow I’m still at the top here.”

PokerStars is launching the Wildcard Wins promotion this summer, and it is all about bringing sports bettors into the poker fold.

The promotion runs from June 15 to July 19, timed to overlap with football’s biggest tournament. With each $0.50 bet, players get a random starting score between 1 and 1,000,000, which is then modified by a series of multipliers.

PokerStars says this levels the playing field and opens up top prizes to everyone, not just high rollers.

Prizes include tournament tickets, a $2,500 Silver Pass, and a $530 Bronze Pass. The catch? The only way in is through the sportsbook.

According to Cardplayer Lifestyle, the 2026 MGM Grand Ladies No-Limit Hold’em event was a highlight of the Women’s Poker Week.

A $250 buy-in brought in 164 entries and more than $32,000 in the prize pool, far exceeding expectations. Nicole Turner emerged as the winner, banking $9,056.

Get to know PokerStars Ambassador Jason Koon.

The Big Game on Tour is back and it’s a must-watch for the team here!

Remko is back 🎙️!

Firstly, I love a podcast I can watch. Secondly, I love the format, and Remko is the consummate host. Great to have him back on the podcast streets.

June 22

The Million Maker live stream stars earlier tonight.

The live coverage of the $1,500 Millionaire Maker starts a bit earlier today on the WSOP YouTube channel. Plus, you can look forward to some coverage of the $50k Poker Players Championship during the stream, so it should be a good one..

Run It Once adds 6 Card PLO to its Vision trainer.

If you’re a fan of 6-card Pot Limit Omaha, this is great news, as you can now train some key preflop spots for heads-up and six-max using the popular PLO tool.

There will be some coverage from the Players Championship tonight.

Although tonight’s WSOP live stream will focus on the Milly Maker, the good news is that there are camera crews around the PPC area as well, and we’ll be getting at least some coverage from one of the most prestigious events of the summer.

Viktor Blom in a rough spot in the $50k PPC.

'Isildur1’ is mixing it up with the best in the Poker Players Championship, but this year wasn’t his time to shine.

There were some big winners last night on FanDuel Poker.

FanDuel Poker continues to post some impressive numbers in their tournaments, which, in turn, leads to some players winning big money playing on the site.

Not sure if this has any real relevance, but it’s a fun question.

Do you have a favorite suit in poker? Spades just seem the most elegant of the lot, at least in most decks, but I’ve seen some interesting clubs designs, too.

This year’s Milly Maker did not disappoint.

With almost 12,000 entries and the prize pool of over $15,000,000, the 2026 Millionaire Maker event will one more be one of the biggest of the entire series.

Although there is a small drop in participation compared to the last year, it’s fairly insignificant. The remaining 400+ players are back tonight to continue their long and difficult journey, but there are big rewards waiting at the finish line.

Improve your cash game results with these no-nonsense tips from Jonathan Little.

This guy knows a thing or two about poker, and he’s also very good at explaining his thought process in a clear, simple, and easy-to-follow manner. If you play cash games, this quick thread is well worth checking out.

Would you like to see this at the official WSOP shop?

Something tells me that this particular item of clothing would sell like hot cakes!

There is a lot happening at the World Series of Poker tonight.

The Poker Players Championship will be in the focus, but the $1,500 Millionaire Maker is always an interesting event to follow.

It’s Max Pain Monday tonight on Hustler Casino Live.

Crazy action and no running it twice! Max Pain Mondays are always fun, and you can tune in for some action while waiting for the next WSOP stream to start.

Event #58 – 2-7 Triple Draw will crown its winner tonight.

There is a WSOP bracelet and $160,000 up for grabs and 12 players remaining in the hunt.

It’s time for the Poker Players Championship for Negreanu.

On the latest episode of Daniel Negreanu’s WSOP vlog, DNegs joins one of the most prestigious events of the series, shares some thoughts on the PPC, talks about the Main Event numbers, and more.

The WSOP summed up by Jamie Lee Curtis.

Just kidding, but it’s actually the perfect take.

Jon Pardy WSOP vlogs you didn’t know you needed.

Personally, I love a vlog, and this is my first foray into Jon Pardy’s. Really enjoying it so far.

Jon Pardy (@Jon_Pardy)

A Bracelet Chance in my Biggest Poker Tournament of the Year!

WSOP #4 baby! Use code PARDY for a big bonus at ACRPoker! Thumbnail & video courtesy of the ultra talented www.gplan.io WEBSITE: https://www.Jon-Pardy.com SOCIALS: ◆TWITCH LIVE STREAM - / jonpardy ◆TWITTER - / jon_pardy ◆INSTAGRAM - / jon_pardy ◆DISCORD - / discord

Only sharing this picture of Chino Rheem to trigger everyone who is hating on players who cover their mouth.

📸 WSOP / Miguel Cortes

This one’s going to get the “should dogs be allowed at poker tournaments” debate going.

📸 WSOP / Lennart Hennig

Donnie Peters dives into the latest from the Las Vegas poker scene, focusing on Alex Foxen’s fourth bracelet win and a payday north of $600,000.

Foxen continues to build his poker legacy, and apparently, his jewelry collection.

The episode also highlights other recent bracelet winners, though Foxen’s triumph is clearly the main event. Donnie puts the spotlight on the steady stream of success coming out of the World Series.

“Foxen’s consistency at the tables is what sets him apart,” Donnie notes, as he recaps the key moments and results from the last week.

Just another day at the office for Andrew Robl.

Andrew Robl makes high-stakes poker look like a casual Tuesday night at home, except with a lot more zeros. In this highlight reel, the only thing higher than the stakes are the eyebrows of everyone watching him call, raise, and occasionally just stare down the table.

2025 was the year poker’s glass ceiling got a few more cracks.

The 2025 World Series of Poker might be remembered for more than just bad beats and big stacks.

According to PokerNews, Shiina Okamoto’s successful defense of her Ladies Championship title was only the start.

Leo Margets then made headlines as the first woman in thirty years to reach the Main Event final table.

Daniel Negreanu is back with his WSOP vlog series, tackling Day 2 of the $50,000 PLO High Roller.

The video moves through his morning routine, strategy talks, and some hand breakdowns, with occasional cameos from Amanda and shoutouts to other pros.

The latest WSOP Countdown Show sets its sights on the $10,000 Mystery Bounty and $25,000 PLO High Roller final tables, but the real question is all about Alex Foxen’s relentless Player of the Year chase.

Jeff Platt and Joe Stapleton break down the fields, with plenty of talk about Foxen’s dominance and what it might take to dethrone him.

🚭A player at the 2026 WSOP, Brazilian João Siqueira, caused some commotion after he was caught smoking a cigarette at the table and then attempted to pocket his chips.

According to PokerNews, smoking has been banned in US poker rooms for over 20 years, but Siqueira was undeterred, even as others at the table called for penalties.

Security stepped in and Siqueira was eventually removed from the tournament for smoking and putting his chips in his pocket, as well as reportedly drinking excessively. Despite the ejection, PokerNews reports that he is not banned from Caesars properties and is expected to return to the WSOP soon.

The WSOP Livestream: the good, the bad, the ugly.

The World Series production crew have been in problem solving mode, looking to address viewer and player concerns.

PokerStars Open Malaga starts today.

With temperatures to match Vegas, Europe braces for a heatwave. ☀️

Michael Mizrachi has spent the last year riding the wave of his 2025 WSOP main event victory.

After winning both the $50,000 Poker Players Championship for a record fourth time and the $10,000 main event for $10 million, Mizrachi’s trophy shelf is now crowded enough to require its own zip code.

As Lance Bradley via ESPN notes, “he has lived out of his suitcase, spending more time on an airplane than at any other point in his 21-year-long Hall of Fame career. And he’s exhausted.” Still, the grind continues as he returns to Las Vegas to try to do it all again.

The cherry on top? Poker legends didn’t even bother with the usual Hall of Fame process. As Bradley puts it,

They skipped the public nomination process entirely, bypassed the 'one inductee per year’ rule… and made him the 63rd member of the PHOF.

Read the full article from Bradley below.

The WSOP Poker Players Championship win was not to be for Michael Mizrachi.

But there’s still the Main Event to come 👀.

⏰ Time left for WSOP Main Event ticket giveaway. ⏰

You have until June 28 to enter. This giveaway is SO SIMPLE, it’s a must for anyone who wants a shot at Main Event glory.

Norman Chad and Lon McEachern have been calling the action for more than two decades, and not even they expected to become the voices of poker.

In this recent interview with PokerOrg, they talk about the turning point in 2003, when Chris Moneymaker’s win brought poker into the mainstream. Now, with ESPN bringing back WSOP coverage, they’re ready for another round.

They admit that the poker world has changed—celebrity players, social media challenges, and a different relationship with the audience. As Chad puts it, “We never thought we’d still be here after all these years, but poker keeps reinventing itself.”

The duo is optimistic about where poker broadcasting is headed, even if the biggest obstacle these days is keeping up with X.

More on the WSOP+ Membership and WSOP Academy. ⬇️

The World Series of Poker is changing the game for those looking to step up both their skills and their status.

The new WSOP+ membership program comes in three tiers, with the most basic being free for anyone with a GG Pass account. Even this entry level gives players access to the WSOP Academy app, which itself is launching as a standalone, free training tool.

GGPoker on 🔥.

According to Anuj’s piece on pokerfuse, this year’s GG World Festival at GGPoker set yet another high watermark, distributing over $350 million in prizes.

The fourth edition of the festival saw more than 6 million entries across 1,536 events, with three tournaments each generating prize pools of at least $10 million.

The $10,000 GGMillion$ Main Event topped the list at $12.5 million, followed by the $525 World Bounty Festival and the $1,500 Championship.

GGPoker claims this cements the GG World Festival’s status as the largest recurring online poker tournament series in the industry.

PokerStars on FanDuel running half price Summer Storm. ⛈️

The half price deal is running for the next few days, so if you are looking for ways to get max value out of the platform, this is a good one.

WSOP Senior Events start to boom.

PokerOrg has the breakdown.

Want Jen Tilly’s opinion on the Phil Hellmuth mark-up debate?

Like the rest of us, she thinks a 1.4 mark-up is a tad steep.

Wow, Calvin Anderson wins second WSOP bracelet of the series.

Check out some stats from Anderson’s poker résumé from Tim Duckworth, who is fast becoming the go-to stat man of the series.

ClubWPT Gold at a Pokemon Collect-a-Con??

How old are the kids at that stand? How is this even allowed?!

BetRivers Poker is shaking up the usual tournament schedule by focusing entirely on micro-stakes players.

Instead of a few token cheap events, Micro Mania features 30 tournaments with buy-ins from just $1 to $20, stretching across MI, PA, WV, and DE.

BetRivers Poker is also adding $10,000 in prize money across the series, guaranteeing extra value for every event. The series runs for eight days and offers leaderboard prizes and even custom collectibles for select winners.

Heated exchange at the WSOP but Martin Kabrhel nowhere in sight.

Rules are the rules.

Some fun WSOP Poker Players Championship stats you may never have heard of.

Loving this intel from Tim Duckworth!

Is Shaun Deeb a sore loser?

On the WSOP Countdown, Deeb talks about why he didn’t shake Joey Couden’s hand.

← Previous Week Next Week →