September 23, 2026

Do you have to play online poker on ACR in order to withdraw from their sportsbook?

Madness if truly accurate.

Doug Polk breaking down some top stories from the WSOP Main Event.

Doug always puts out good videos, and this one rounds up the action at the Main, including his own hand reviews of his run. However, Polk goes on to say that maybe one reason participation is down at this year’s Main Event is due to the fact that online gambling is now available in many states. This means people don’t need to travel to play live poker—they can do so from the comfort of home. Just to remind everyone, online poker is only legal in a handful of US states, notably (New Jersey, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Michigan). Anything else is grey-market at best, and I doubt it has any bearing on WSOP Main Event participation levels.

September 26

No one can accuse Rampage of lacking heart and commitment.

When this man decides he wants to win a pot, he’ll use all means available to him to get it – for better or for worse.

Are you ready for the BetRivers Poker Championship?

The festival brings 100 events, giving those who enjoy online poker in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Delaware, and West Virginia a great opportunity to compete for big prize pools and fun trophies.

There is another Daniel Negreanu stream coming up.

A bit of a longer delay since it is a heads-up tournament, but should be fun nonetheless.

Phil Hellmuth, Jungleman, Deeb, and the rest of the crew, living their best lives.

Playing poker on the plane, winning (or losing) five figures, and enjoying it all – for the most part, at least. Shaun doesn’t seem as amused.

Britney is going for it again on Hustler Casino Live.

There are some side game dynamics going on here, but it’s still a pretty wild play.

Where there is will, there is always a way.

When people want to play poker, they want allow a small thing like not having proper chips to stop them. M&Ms do the trick just fine.

Phil Galfond is on a mission to create a few new high stakes crushers.

Galfond’s new poker training program is designed for the players who already play high stakes No Limit Hold’em but want to push the envelope. If you think this is for you, there are still a few spots open, so don’t be afraid to apply.

Moving up the stakes isn’t necessarily the best move for you, says Faraz Jaka.

Some players manage to find a better balance between their financial goals and the lifestyle they want playing mid-stakes; others enjoy the competition found at the highest levels. It boils down to what it is that you want to accomplish, and your hourly is just one piece of the puzzle.

PokerStars is finally becoming a network.

Although it was in the making for some time, it finally came to pass. PokerStars has officially become a network, becoming a full B2B proposition and offering its network, technology, and player liquidity to interested outside operators.

Although he captured no bracelets, Negreanu has had a very solid run in the WSOP Online series.

Kid Poker managed to make three final tables last week, proving his skills on the virtual felt. He couldn’t quite close the deal in any of the events, but he came very close to winning his ninth bracelet, and it’s only a matter of time.

There could be some truth to this, when you think about it.

As much as we know that bluffing is an essential part of poker, a low-stakes game where your bluffs work a lot is probably not ideal. You want your opponents to be all loosey-goosey, eating a sandwich, and all that.

Andy Stacks is seriously considering taking up PLO.

And when you see showdowns like these, it’s not hard to understand why.

September 25

I didn’t think I’d be watching a Mike Postle exposé in Sept 2026.

But that’s the life we are living.

BetRivers Poker opens the suggestion box—and everyone’s invited.

BetRivers Poker has taken a novel approach to promotions: let everyone have an opinion.

Nick Steiner, who manages the promotional team, says the company leans into its pool of poker-obsessed staff for ideas.

WSOP Paradise, quick question. How is this both FREE and also needing a $5K deposit?

What am I missing?!

Is this the problem with streaming?

But like DNegs says, I think he draws the crowds as he rarely streams rather than it being a systemic problem.

A free PLO masterclass from Daniel Negreanu.

Kid Poker sharing pearls of wisdom during his recent WSOP Online stream.

Let’s send some love to poker streamer Andrew Neeme’s mom!

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September 24

Poker legends Barny Boatman and Joe Beevers took a seat to reflect on how the game has changed since PartyPoker first hit the scene.

According to them, the days of relying on physical tells and gut feelings are long gone. In their words, the rise of online play and solver-trained pros has made the game almost unrecognizable.

'You used to win because you could read a guy’s hands. Now you win because you can read a computer’s output.’

They also question just how much the old skills still matter. The conversation is as much a history lesson as it is a commentary on the state of modern poker, and it’s clear that while the landscape has changed, the competition is as fierce as ever.

Watch Daniel Negreanu play for $900K during the WSOP Online high roller.

Get your dose of bad beats here. 🫣

Close, but no ninth bracelet for Kid Poker.

Daniel Negreanu was in striking distance of a record-tying ninth WSOP bracelet at the WSOP Online $25,000 High Roller Championship.

According to PokerNews, Season 1 of Hellmuth’s Home Game was less about the host and more about the guest list.

Jennifer Tilly topped the charts, banking $189,150 over 816 hands with a VPIP of 56.3 percent. Dan “Jungleman” Cates played even more aggressively, entering 62 percent of pots and finishing up $116,225.

Link to Elf x ACR space below.

Give it a listen if you are interested in what went down.

Billionaire to take over Caesars Entertainment.

This means he will get Las Vegas properties: Caesars Palace, Paris, Flamingo, Horseshoe, Harrah’s, Planet Hollywood and The Linq. The Horseshoe and Paris are home to the World Series of Poker.

Poker final table advice from Tiffany Michelle.

Who consequently ended up in 2nd at the TCPS Aruba $300 Ladies event.

Pennsylvania online poker players, look sharp.

It’s competition time over on PokerStars by FanDuel.

Custom final table sims over on GTOWizard.

And this one is none other than Daniel Negreanu’s bad beat in the WSOP Online high roller.

Rob Kuhn (@RobKuhn_)

Patrick Leonard 🫡 (@padspoker)

Subscribe to the WSOP YouTube channel to be in with a chance of winning this custom jacket.

It couldn’t be easier to be in with a chance of winning.

Too good not to share.

Top makes for David Lappin on this one. 👏

What do you make of this over on PokerStars?

I didn’t know this feature was available!

September 23

Tune in for some Wet Wednesday action tonight at Hustler Casino Live.

If you’re up for some fast-paced cash game action, Hustler Casino Live has you covered with its usual Wet Wednesday stream.

Catch up with the latest WCOOP news.

Online poker’s biggest tournament series is underway and some players are already breaking away from the rest of the pack.

How to play JJ in the small blind and short-stacked?

Here’s another brain teaser from PeakGTO. This time around, we have pocket Jacks in the small blind and just 12 big blinds to work with. When the action folds to you, what’s the best move here?

What option would you go for?

A guaranteed $100k, no sweat, or play one of the most experienced players out there heads-up for a chance to win $3,000,000. But, if you lose, you have to go to jail for a full year. Would you risk it?

Do WSOP Circuit stops need more mixed game events?

Allen Kessler certainly thinks so, and his point about adding more variety certainly has some merits.

More on the ACR Sportsbook withdrawal rules.

It follows a $92K dispute that has since been settled.

Daniel Negreanu joined the PokerNews Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation with Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz.

Topics ranged from his upcoming fatherhood to strategies for the WSOP Paradise and his thoughts on the always-controversial Poker Hall of Fame.

Negreanu did not shy away from hot topics, offering his take on slide dealing and even sharing details about a reality TV show he almost joined. He also discussed his hand against Señor Tilt, the future of poker vlogs, and named his top poker players of all time.

he WSOP Super Circuit’s first trip to Montreal turned into a record-breaking affair.

The Playground Club hosted 18 ring events, posting a Canadian record C$14 million guarantee and then watching the prize pool balloon to C$24.5 million from nearly 15,000 entries.

PokerStars is putting the spotlight on women in poker this WCOOP, with their Women’s World Championship event this Sunday.

The top three finishers will each get a free seat to the £20,000 Women’s Classic, held during Ladies Weekend at the Hippodrome Casino in London from October 16 to 18.

The event is part of a broader push to promote women in poker, with educational sessions and a social atmosphere promised for attendees. Big names like Marle Spragg and Jennifer Shahade are on the guest list, with Shahade also giving a masterclass.

888poker’s Ian Simpson’s 2026 was looking a bit drab—until Manchester came calling.

Simpson, representing 888poker, showed up at the UK Poker League festival and left with not just one, but two titles, and a total of £54,000 in prize money.

He started by taking down the High Roller event, a smaller field but a good confidence boost. That win bagged him £16,620 and a Main Event seat.

He wasn’t done there: Simpson then dominated the 345-strong Main Event, pocketing another £38,000.

Turns out, sitting with a fan in Montreal can be more cutthroat than the actual tournament.

Lexy Gavin-Mather takes us from Las Vegas to New York, then straight to the high-stakes $2,300 WSOP Super Circuit in Canada, sharing hand breakdowns, bluff attempts, and at least one awkward table interaction.

Have Michigan online poker players seen this from PokerStars on FanDuel?

Their Spin and Field Goal 🏈 promo is underway celebrating the start of the NFL.

Tell me you’re headed towards middle age, without tell me.

Am. I. Right?!

Lex Veldhuis is absolutely crushing the WSOP Online series that is currently underway.

And he’s not done yet.

GGPoker’s Kevin Martin looking for highroller staking.

Apparently Martin is up $148K this year and is now looking to expand to higher stakes.

Maria Ho is a mom!

Huge congratulations to Maria as she navigates this new chapter!

Susan responds to the Abby Merk viral hand.

I think it’s safe to say, we are all on Susan’s side.

Player made whole from ACR Sportsbook backlash.

Turns out social media is good for some things, as ItalianIce gets paid out, following his public takedown of ACR’s Sportsbook.

More on that Abby Merk hand.

It was the story everyone was talking about yesterday—but what does Merk think of the pile-on, after the video went viral?

PokerOrg with the latest.

More on the ACR Sportsbook drama.

CEO, Phi Nagy responds.

But to be absolutely clear: this is not a liquidity issue, and ACR is not refusing to pay this player.

But Witteles thinks the problem may be more systemic than Nagy is making out. 🍿

September 22

ACR CEO speaks out!

Nagy says the site is not suffering from liquidity issues!

Chino Rheem sits down to talk about more than just hands played and pots won, on Face the Ace with Remko.

He opens up about a life spent balancing on the edge, from reckless gambling and spiraling debt to the hard work of sobriety and the responsibilities of fatherhood.

He gives his take on the old-school days of poker, sharing stories from the era when playing and partying went hand in hand. Rheem discusses how the game, and his life, had to change.

'Now, I’m just trying to be a better dad and a better person. The rush isn’t worth losing everything.’

If you want a peek into the less glamorous side of professional poker, this conversation delivers.

Sweat along with GGpoker’s Kevin Martin in his latest video.

This time he is chasing $116K in the WSOP Online High Roller.

Darren Rabinowitz denied Phil Hellmuth of WSOP bracelet number 18 over the summer.

He joins the Table 1 podcast to get into it and more.

888poker ambassador, Ian Simpson, takes down another UKPL Main Event.

He won the high roller for £38K. This is his third 888 title win in two years.

Can WSOP Main Event winner Luke Jumalon take down another prestigious title?

He’s chip leading again!!

The Caribbean Poker Series is looking like a great stop on the circuit. 🏝️🍹

Next year, sign us up! It looks fab!

Usually we have a lot of love for Chris Moneymaker but…

Can’t help with agreeing with the people who suggest his recent reply on the ACR (possible) liquidity issues is tone deaf.

Ooosh, more bad stories emerging from ACR liquidity issues.

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Is there liquidity problems over on ACR?

Looks like there might be over on their sports book. Give this post a read if you have money over there.

Abby Merk replies to that overreaction.

Because, an overreaction it definitely was.

September 21

GGPoker WSOP Online Main Event creates $28.5M prize pool.

The final numbers are in, with all flights combined drawing 6,008 entries and creating a massive $28.5 million prize pool — the third-largest in the tournament’s history.

That also beats last year’s 5,961 entries.

The winner will take home a record $4 million first-place prize, plus a $30,000 Super Pass for the WSOP 2026 Paradise festival.

Is regulated online gambling market in Quebec on the horizon?

There are some serious political movement hinting at this possibility, with two of the largest parties in the province backing the idea. This could have a big impact on online poker in Canada in the long run, as Quebec would likely join forces with Ontario and Alberta at some point.

Pocket kings out of position, facing aggression across all three streets.

Another interesting live hand analysis, featuring a tough river decision. Often, this looks like an easy fold, but against a competent opponent who’s not afraid to bluff, it’s a bit more complicated.

Charlie Carrel shares his thoughts on recent stream controversies involving Rampage and Abby Merk.

These two situations have been a big topic over the weekend, and Charlie decided to chime in with his views.

Learn more about the latest course by Justin Young.

Recently, Justin Young released a course named “How to Crush Live Games.” This detailed review gives you a better idea of what’s inside and whether this course is the right one for you.

Is this a superior way of dealing cards?

It certainly looks like it lowers the chances of anyone picking up any information, and it seems pretty fast, too, once the dealers are properly trained.

Daniel Negreanu made it to the $10k PLO WSOP Online event final table.

Today, he’s coming back second in chips with seven players left. The action will be streamed live, whether on Negreanu’s channel or on GGpoker’s channel, but you’ll get to see the tournament play down to the winner and root for Kid Poker.

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