Spin & Go Championship Live is back for its third edition, this time at Le Palais des Congres in Paris as part of the 2026 PokerStars EPT.

The event is strictly invitational, with 81 online and live qualifiers battling it out in a series of three-handed tables for a share of more than 300,000 euros. No buy-ins, no re-entries, just pure elimination down to a final table of three.

Viewers can watch all the action live on PokerStars TV, with coverage available in six languages.

Pokerati’s breaks down the infamous hand between Garrett Adelstein and Robbi Jade Lew, calling it “one of the most re-told hands of all time.”

PokerNews Podcast brings James Hartigan into the mix to preview what’s ahead for PokerStars, particularly focusing on EPT Paris and the Irish Poker Open.

According to Hartigan, Paris is shaping up to be a major event, with plenty of action both on and off the felt.

The episode also covers the Spin & Go Championship, PokerStars Open in Philly, and a lighter moment involving a lip-synch battle with Caitlin Comeskey.

Less time in line, more time at the tables.

WSOP Europe 2026 is getting a digital facelift, and the WSOP+ app is leading the charge. According to WSOP, players can now register for tournaments, add or withdraw funds, and track chip stacks in real time, all from their phones.

Players need to download the app through the Apple App Store or Google Play, then create a profile before heading to Prague. One requirement that hasn’t gone digital yet: completing in-person verification once you arrive.

Check out the article for all the finer points.

Daniel Negreanu clears the air: November Nine is not coming back!

Recently revealed WSOP 2026 schedule left room for some speculation, especially as it pertains to the Main Event final table dates. Since these were not announced, rumors started spreading that the November Nine format could be making a comeback.

Those rumors have now been dispelled by Daniel Negreanu, who, in a recent interview for Poker.org, stated “It’s not what you think… It’s not the November Nine. That’s not happening.”

While the exact details about when the final table will play out still remain a secret, at least we know that it won’t be delayed by several months.

PartyPoker live tour schedule out in full.

Jen Tilly’s take on the WSOP main event final table delay.

We’ve had a lot of internal debate over at The Rail HQ, discussing the merits, or not, of delaying the WSOP Main Event final table. I think it’s a bad idea to delay, as it kills momentum—and it seems Jennifer Tilly agrees.

“I don’t think I like the WSOP Main Event playing to a final table and then halting. I think it’s unfair to the player who is riding a wave of momentum. I always thought with the November Nine—when the final table was delayed until November—that you would definitely get a different winner than if you just played all the way through.”

The Grinder is heading to Europe as WSOPE 2026 raises the stakes.

With all the buzz around the WSOP 2026 Las Vegas schedule, revealed earlier this week to overwhelmingly positive reactions from the poker community, it’s easy to forget that the action isn’t stopping in Nevada.

The spotlight is also shifting across the Atlantic, as World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) returns in grand fashion at a brand-new venue: King’s Casino, hosted in partnership with Hilton Prague at the end of March.

And the headlines keep coming.

Poker legend Michael Mizrachi, better known as “The Grinder,” has confirmed he’ll be taking part in WSOPE. The Hall of Famer and reigning WSOP 2026 Main Event and Poker Players Championship winner brings even more star power to an already stacked European festival.

Virginia’s online poker dreams are still alive.

Virginia’s move toward regulated online poker and casino gaming just survived the legislative equivalent of a coin flip. As Anuj reports for pokerfuse, the state’s House and Senate both barely passed bills legalizing online casino games, with the House needing a second vote to push it through.

Both bills would put the Virginia Lottery Board in charge of licensing and oversight, allowing each of the state’s five land-based casinos to link up with three online brands.

PokerStars’ APPT is set to return to Korea after a seven-year hiatus.

Thanks to a tip from Maureen Bloechlinger, a huge advocate for women in poker and Founder of Globetrotting Poker & GP Women, it looks like PokerStars’ APPT is set to return to Korea after a seven-year hiatus.

A new landing page for APPT Korea has quietly appeared on the PokerStars Live website. While key details such as festival dates and tournament schedules haven’t yet been released, the venue has been confirmed: the series will take place at Paradise City, Incheon, South Korea.

The last time PokerStars hosted APPT Korea was in April 2019, at the very same Paradise City venue. Stay tuned for more details as they emerge.

Should the WSOP Main Event coverage be mainstream? We think so.

Where else are there skill-based competitions where $10 million is on the line?

Buuuuut I think organizers will have their work cut out for them, as recent attempts—_looking at you, WSOP Paradise docu-series_—have failed to capture the imagination of people outside of the poker world.

This WSOP story passed us by in 2019.

Battle of Malta 2026 is aiming for its biggest summer ever.

The BOM festival, set for late May to early June at Casino Malta, is doubling its guaranteed prize pool to one million euros, a big leap from previous years.

Online qualifiers are also expected on a a wide variety of sites. Go to the article for more info.

The first EPT of 2026 is underway!

PokerStars has kicked off the new season of the European Poker Tour with the Paris festival. This is third time EPT is visiting Paris, and the action is set to last until the end of the month.

Taking place just before the Main Event, the Spin & Go Championship Live is guaranteed to create some buzz, and the action will be streamed live on YouTube!

More in-depth WSOP 2026 info from Kevmath.

Players don’t have to verify their identities again for the 2026 WSOP.

More player reactions to the WSOP 2026 schedule.

WSOP 2026 schedule — An inside analysis by Poker Industry PRO.

The 2026 WSOP schedule has been out for nearly 24 hours now, and as expected, the poker world has plenty to say.

Timelines are filled with hot takes. Some love it. Some hate it. Some are still trying to figure out how they’re going to survive seven weeks in Vegas.

Meanwhile, our brother Poker Industry PRO has done what they do every year — a full, detailed breakdown of the entire schedule. (PRO is available exclusively to subscribers.)

But we’re going to share a few interesting numbers with everyone.

Out of 100 bracelet events at the 2026 World Series of Poker:

• 25 are freezeouts
• 75 allow re-entries

Breaking that down further:

• 36 events allow a single re-entry
• 21 events allow up to two re-entries
• 2 events offer unlimited re-entries

There are also 16 flighted tournaments on the schedule. Some allow one re-entry per flight, others allow two, and a few limit re-entry to players eliminated from a specific starting flight.

Irish Open online qualifiers gaining momentum.

Enough of the WSOP stories for a minute… While all eyes have been on Las Vegas, the Irish Open is quietly building momentum ahead of its return at the end of March.

According to PokerStars, more than 200 players have already secured their Irish Open Main Event seats through online qualifiers — with satellites starting from just €1.10.

And it’s not just PokerStars. Online qualifiers are also running on Paddy Power and across other iPoker skins, giving players plenty of affordable routes into one of Europe’s most iconic events.

What you need to know about WSOP verification process.

h/t to Sherry… you only need to verify at the WSOP if you haven’t done so previously or if your banking/ personal details have changed.

Remember the WSOP+ App will help with all poker based admin when you are in Vegas.

Naps or not let’s all brace ourselves for one of those PH entrances.

Finally we can all get planning for the summer.

ICYMI last night, here is our take on the revamped WSOP 2026 schedule.

There’s expanded flights, a new summer circuit series and brand new events.

Also, there will now be free WSOP streams on YouTube — which let me tell you is a big.deal.

Here’s what Daniel Negreanu’s WSOP will look like.

With the 2026 WSOP schedule dropping earlier today, Daniel Negreanu is staying true to form, announcing his plans for the summer. Kid Poker has his eyes set on 40 events in total, looking to increase his bracelet count.

In addition to the usual suspects, such as the Main, a variety of mixed game tournaments, and a few big buy-ins, Negreanu will be jumping into Day 1C of $300 Gladiators of Poker event on July 10, in case you want a shot at rubbing elbows with the legend!

The WSOP Main Event change is certainly the most interesting, and likely controversial, detail in this press release.

Here’s what the official press release says:

As always, the centerpiece of the summer is the $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship, better known as the ‘Main Event’, which begins on Thursday, July 2. Play will proceed until the final table is reached on July 13, with specifics on the Main Event final table play dates and broadcast coverage to be announced at a later date.

Does this mean the return of the ill-fated November 9? We’ll have to wait and see. Here’s PokerNews’ take, speculating that the delay might be to avoid overlap with the World Cup:

Similarly, another global event, the FIFA World Cup hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, will also take significant billing this summer, with the opening semi-final match scheduled for July 14, a day after the final table is set.
Whether a juggernaut event such as a World Cup factored into the decision to delay the Main Event final table is speculation, but there is no doubt that even a pause of a few weeks, rather than months, will have a meaningful impact on the series and the way fans experience poker’s biggest tournament.
It would allow fans and media alike to get to know the contenders better, as well as for the finalists to potentially benefit from final table patch or sponsorship deals that the quickfire nature of recent years hasn’t allowed for.

Nods thoughtfully.

The WSOP events that got left behind.

These are the events that didn’t make it this year.

• $1,000 Battle of the Ages
• $777 Lucky 7’s
• $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame
• $1,500 Shootout
• $3,000 Limit Hold’em
• $1,500 PLO

Which one hits you the most?

This looks like a bang-on summary from Terrance on changes to the events.

No WSOP news without Kevmath’s take.

Looks like the prediction markets like this schedule drop?

Initial reactions to the WSOP 2026 schedule and yes, it’s worth a bookmark.

Early reactions to the 2026 World Series of Poker schedule are starting to roll in.

Jeff Platt is asking for everyone’s thoughts on the WSOP 2026 Vegas schedule — what stands out, what feels different, and what could shape the summer.

Drop your take below.

And go ahead, give his thread a bookmark.

WSOP 2026: This year’s new bracelet events.

These are the new bracelet events debuting at 2026 WSOP.

• $550 Mini Mystery Millions — May 26
• $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller — May 31
• $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship — June 2
• $1,500 Five Card PLO — June 18
• $1,500 Pick Your PLO — July 9
• $500 Summer Saver — July 12

The 2026 WSOP schedule is here!

It’s almost time: WSOP 2026 full schedule reveal

Wow, $2 million in 7 days. My past week has been far less productive.

Some people are hugely talented and driven, resulting in $2 million pay days.

Whereas the rest of us are just pleased to have made it through another week of the February dirge.

WSOP 2026 schedule drops Monday, February 16.

According to PokerNews, all eyes were on the second tournament appearance of 2026 for Daniel Negreanu at the $100,000 Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games.

Well, PokerStars has a point here.

After a two-year break, EPT Paris is set to make its return from February 18 to March 1. And PokerStars has rightly pointed out why it’s the most eagerly awaited event. The record-breaking debut and even bigger turnout expected in 2024, the stunning and iconic Palais des Congrès—previously home to events like the Eurovision Song Contest and UEFA Euro 2016 and the Spin & Go Championship making a return, and of course, the fact that it’s taking place in one of the most iconic cities in the world.

Give it a read and see why EPT Paris is the tournament everyone’s talking about.

Nik Airball is stirring the pot again, this time targeting tournament legends Alex and Kristen Foxen.

According to PokerNews, Airball posted on X, “Tourney players all suck, this is free money if I ever seen it!”

He’ll get to back up that claim on Hustler Casino Live, facing Alex in a $25/$50/$100 cash game Thursday, and Kristen at $100/$200 on Friday.

The Foxens aren’t just any tournament pros. Alex has over $54 million in live cashes and two WSOP bracelets. Kristen boasts five GPI Female Player of the Year awards and four bracelets. Their combined résumé reads like a Poker Hall of Fame ballot, but their livestreamed cash game experience is limited.

Poker fans can even put money on the line via Polymarket, betting on who will win more between Airball and Kristen.

California calls time on cardroom blackjack.

California has decided that cardrooms’ blackjack-style games are done for, tightening rules to shut down any game that looks, sounds, or feels like blackjack. The new regulations go into effect April 1, and operators say it could mean curtains for many cardrooms and plenty of lost jobs.

'Any game of blackjack shall not be approved for play.’

For cardrooms, it’s a big blow. For tribal casinos, it’s another win in a long-running rivalry. PokerOrg reports that the fallout could be far-reaching, with thousands of jobs and millions in revenue at risk.

WSOP Europe is heading to Prague and they have decided it is time for the Ladies Championship to cross the Atlantic

The €1,000 event is scheduled for April 4, right in the thick of the festival and is the first time in WSOP E history that the event has run.

The Ladies Championship is always one of the most spirited and competitive environments of the summer in Las Vegas, and we are thrilled to bring that same energy and prestige to the heart of Europe.

Daniel Negreanu is all set for the $100k Super High Roller Bowl Mixed Games.

Has Phil Hellmuth seen the WSOP 2026 schedule already?

WSOP Toronto should be coming this fall.

WSOP 2026 full schedule release hits a delay.

Uh oh… seems like there’s a delay in the WSOP 2026 full schedule release. We were hoping for it this week, but Kevin Mathers, the go-to source for all things WSOP, doesn’t think it will be released this week. Our own sources confirm there’s a delay.

Fingers crossed for a release next week!

Alex Foxen is making 2026 look easy.

According to PokerNews, he picked up his second live win of the year at the MSPT Poker Bowl X, taking down a $1,600 event for $165,235.

With 740 players in the field and a $1 million guarantee, Foxen outlasted some notable names, including WSOP bracelet winner Nick Palma and 2024 WSOP Main Event final tablist Joe Serock.

Is WSOP About to Tweak the 2026 Main Event?

Something feels a little… weird with the 2026 WSOP. We still don’t have dates for the Main Event, which is unusual at this point in the calendar. On top of that, online satellites haven’t started yet either and by now, they usually would have. Put the two together and it raises an eyebrow.

So what’s going on?

Are we looking at more Day 1 flights, an earlier kickoff, or some kind of structural tweak to the Main Event? It wouldn’t be the first time WSOP tried to quietly adjust the format.

And then there’s Phil Hellmuth.

Last year, Phil made a very public “boycott” threat, saying he wouldn’t play the Main Event unless WSOP addressed what he called an unfair structure for older players, specifically the long days, late finishes, and physical grind. He wanted shorter days or better pacing.

Of course, Phil did end up playing anyway and WSOP didn’t make any change. But the point landed.

So now, with delayed announcements and no satellites in sight, you can’t help but wonder:
👉 Is WSOP cooking up a change?
👉 Is this just admin drag… or something more deliberate?

Either way, it’s unusually quiet and WSOP quiet rarely stays that way for long. We should find out soon enough.

WSOP is likely to reveal the full 2026 schedule next week, potentially as early as February 9 or February 10.

WSOP Europe Adds €1K Ladies Championship event.

WSOP has announced a brand new €1,000 Ladies Championship at WSOP Europe Prague, taking place on April 4 and open exclusively to female players.

The winner will earn a one-of-a-kind gold bracelet with a custom gemstone design. Notable names already confirmed include Leo Margets, Vanessa Kade, Shiina Okamoto, Xuan Liu, Kitty Kuo and Andrijana “Lijapoker” Gligoric.

The 2026 WSOP Europe runs March 31–April 12 at the Hilton Prague, highlighted by the €5,300 Main Event with a €10 million guarantee.

WSOP 2026: Another 10,000-Player Main Event?

Chances of the WSOP 2026 Main Event surpassing 10,000 entries have increased to 58%, up 13%, according to prediction market Kalshi.

Last year’s Main Event narrowly missed the milestone, attracting 9,735 entries. Still, the market remains optimistic that the field will once again clear the 10,000-player mark in 2026, which would make it the third time in WSOP history to do so.

The record was set in 2024, when the Main Event drew 10,112 players, the largest field ever. That followed another historic turnout in 2023, which saw 10,043 entries.

With recent precedent and continued interest in the game, expectations are building that the WSOP Main Event’s massive fields may be here to stay.

All Eyes on the WSOP 2026 Summer Schedule.

February is here, which means it’s almost that time — WSOP officials are getting ready to reveal the full schedule for the Las Vegas summer series.

Players have been patiently waiting, and all signs point to the schedule being just days away from dropping. The big question: will we see 100+ bracelet events again, or does the number come down this year?

We’ll find out soon. Stay tuned.