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.
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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.
High-stakes BLAST players can get up to 40 percent rakeback each week on 888poker.
Just bring at least 50 dollars to the table and keep playing, because the more you spend on fees, the more you get back.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!
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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.”888poker’s Card Strike promotion is getting a temporary upgrade.
From June 22 through 28, the Card Strike Boost will double the rate at which players can collect the required cards for a shot at the $10,000 top prize.
The best part is that players don’t need to pay extra fees or rake to join in—just play the usual cash games and the promo runs in the background.
If you’re new to Card Strike, it’s basically a side quest for cash game players. You get a virtual board with cards to collect, and if you strike them all in the allotted hands, you get a spin on a prize wheel. If you miss, you just reset and try again, as many times as you like.
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.Yesterday
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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.
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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.
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Only sharing this picture of Chino Rheem to trigger everyone who is hating on players who cover their mouth.
📸 WSOP / Miguel CortesThis one’s going to get the “should dogs be allowed at poker tournaments” debate going.
📸 WSOP / Lennart HennigDonnie 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.
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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.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.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.