Jungleman is headed to Prague.

Cates has been confirmed as heading to WSOP Europe in Prague, which kicks off at the end of the month.

I wonder if this picture is a direct representation of what he plans to wear. You can always expect the outlandish when it comes to Jungleman.

Doug Polk breaks his silence.

Vamos! PartyPoker Seville starts this week 🇪🇸.

PokerStars Open Philadelphia starts today!

DNegs and Hellmuth fans of the new Triton Tempo.

Lodge card room calls for show of solidarity in the comments.

In their lengthy post about what is happening at the Lodge, they sign off by asking for some love in the comments.

In the meantime, if The Lodge has meant something to you — as a place to play, work, or build friendships — we encourage you to share your support in the comments. Hearing from this community means more to our staff and leadership team than we can put into words.

Caitlin Comeskey leads the charge, but I can’t help but think the request is a little tone-deaf. Has the club really done nothing wrong? Is this just a witch hunt? It seems too early to tell.

Unfortunately, no good news coming from the Lodge.

It looks like there are no positive developments to report about the Lodge shutdown. The latest official statement from the Austin club sheds some light on the situation, explaining that no official charges have been filed as of yet, but all assets and bank accounts have been frozen.

Other than this, there is very little new information to share, as Texas authorities don’t seem eager to share additional details with the legal team representing the Lodge.

So, there is no telling how long the process will take and when the Lodge might reopen. The room has promised to share more information as soon as it becomes available.

Will live straddles become a standard feature in PGT tournaments?

Triton Poker introduces Triton Tempo, a new generation of shot clocks.

Another WSOP Europe package is up for grabs!

It looks like Jeff Platt’s pleas were heard by the powers to be, as there is another package to the WSOP Europe Main Event up for grabs. You just need to guess the exact two cards randomly pulled out of the deck.

OK, you’ll need to get very lucky, but someone will probably get it correct, and it takes you all but five seconds to put yourself in the contention, so why not give it a go?

Annette Obrestad is coming back to the felt.

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from Annette Obrestad, the youngest player ever to win a WSOP bracelet. Following her amazing run in the late 2000s, the young Norwegian virtually disappeared, at least as far as poker is concerned.

Now, it seems she’s ready to get back to the game she fell in love with all those years ago. Check out this Poker.org interview to hear what Annette’s has been up to in the meantime and what her plans for the future look like.

The Lodge under investigation for money laundering?

New details have emerged in the developing story concerning the Lodge Card Club in Austin, Texas. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) issued a statement that reveals that the recent raid was conducted in connection to suspected money laundering activities.

Doug Polk and other co-owners are yet to comment on these latest developments, but the statement sheds some light on the potential seriousness of the situation, making it clear that the whole thing is more than a mishap over an expired license, which was one of the speculations circulating on X.

The Lodge Card Club sends out an email to its members.

Looking like zero credit card fess for this year’s WSOP.

There is no doubt, Dublin is a great city. And the Irish Open is one of the best live poker events around.

If you fancy it, remember there are online qualifiers running on PokerStars, Paddy Power, and iPoker, all in the run-up to the festival.

It’s worth checking out if you want to qualify for less.

Brad Owen defends the Lodge along with Doug Polk.

Seems like Doug might be on the hook for seven figures, according to Owen’s post.

More information is to come, but in the meantime, it seems Tom Dwan has entered the chat, making things chaotic.

The Lodge situation remains unclear.

One for the Chainsaw.

It was a week of bad beat jackpots.

What are your thoughts on straddles in poker tournaments?

SiGMA Poker Tour to return in Brazil this April.

Summits of iGaming Malta (SiGMA) is bringing the poker action back to Brazil, as the SiGMA Poker Tour (SPT) Brazil stop runs from April 3 to 6.

After debuting in 2025 with two stops—Brazil and Malta—each boasting €250,000 in guarantees, SPT is expanding in 2026. The Brazil stop kicks things off with a R$1 million guarantee, followed by Manila in June with PHP 20 million guaranteed, and a third stop in Mexico, yet to be scheduled, offering 2.5 million MXN in prizes.

EAPT Cyprus will still run despite Middle East flight disruptions.

Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis and resulting flight disruptions, at least two live poker festivals have already been cancelled or postponed.

However, GGPoker has confirmed that its sponsored EAPT Cyprus stop will proceed as planned. The festival is scheduled to run from March 8–15.

While the event is currently moving forward, GGPoker emphasized that player safety remains its top priority. The operator added that it is closely monitoring developments in the region and will provide updates if the situation changes.

For now, though, EAPT Cyprus is still on.

The World Series of Poker is looking for guest commentators for WSOP Europe.

Sometimes a second chance comes with a golden surprise.

WSOP just shared a fun twist for the upcoming WSOP Europe festival.

Players who re-enter the €5,300 Main Event will get a shot at redemption with the Golden Egg Hunt. If they draw a Golden Egg on the tournament floor, they instantly win their buy-in back.

There will be 10 eggs added at the start of each Day 1 flight, with any unclaimed eggs carrying over. In total, that’s over €150K in added value up for grabs.

Michael 'The Grinder’ Mizrachi is officially on the Aussie Millions team.

The 2026 Aussie Millions is quickly approaching, and the 2025 WSOP Main Event winner, Poker Hall of Famer, and one of the best-known names in the industry is picking up ambassadorial duties for the event.

Michael 'The Grinder’ Mizrachi is joining the Aussie Millions family as an ambassador, looking to help restore the event’s glory and prestige. This used to be one of the marquee festivals on the poker calendar and we are looking forward to its big comeback!

Another WSOP Europe Ladies Championship ticket is up for grabs.

Like the previous giveaways, this one is exclusively for ladies.

Maureen Bloechlinger, one of poker’s most active advocates for increasing women’s participation in the game, is offering a €1,000 ticket to the WSOP Europe Ladies Championship.

To enter, simply post on the Master Giveaway thread in the Globetrotting Poker Women Facebook Group to qualify for the draw. The contest closes on March 7 at 1 PM CET. Follow Maureen on Instagram for more details.

As a reminder, this year marks the debut of the Ladies Championship at WSOP Europe Prague, taking place on April 4 and open exclusively to female players.

The winner will receive a gold bracelet featuring a custom gemstone design.

Confirmed players include Leo Margets, Vanessa Kade, Shiina Okamoto, Xuan Liu, Kitty Kuo, and Andrijana “Lijapoker” Gligoric.

Yet another live poker tour has been impacted by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

WPT Prime Cyprus, which was scheduled to run from May 5–9, will no longer take place as planned. On Tuesday, WPT announced via its X account that the event has been postponed and will be rescheduled “at a later date.”

This marks the second live poker event to be affected by the crisis. Robbie Strazynski’s Mixed Game Festival XIII has also been cancelled. The festival had been set to begin on March 8 at Resorts World, Las Vegas.

Andrijana “Lijapoker” Gligoric is giving away a WSOP Europe Ladies Championship ticket.

Ladies, this one’s for you.

A €1,000 ticket to the WSOP Europe Ladies Championship is up for grabs, with GGPoker ambassador Andrijana “Lijapoker” Gligoric joining other female players who are offering seats to the event.

If you’re interested in playing, you can find the details on how to enter through her latest Instagram post.

This year marks the debut of the Ladies Championship at WSOP Europe Prague. The event takes place on April 4 and is open exclusively to female players.

The winner will receive a gold bracelet featuring a custom gemstone design.

Confirmed players include Leo Margets, Vanessa Kade, Shiina Okamoto, Xuan Liu, Kitty Kuo and Andrijana “Lijapoker” Gligoric.

WSOP Europe teases Golden Egg re-entry promo for €10M Main Event.

The World Series of Poker is already building buzz for this year’s WSOP Europe festival in Prague, teasing a new promotion tied to the Main Event.

WSOP isn’t letting this year’s WSOP Europe fly under the radar. Players who re-enter the Main Event will get a shot at redemption through a special “Golden Egg” promotion. Draw a Golden Egg and they instantly win your buy-in back, what WSOP is calling a “Golden Re-Entry.”

More details are expected to be announced soon.

The WSOP Europe Main Event runs April 3–10 at King’s Casino Prague and will feature a €10 million guarantee, the largest ever for a tournament held in Europe.

Mixed Game Festival XIII has been cancelled due to the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Oh no. The ongoing Middle East crisis is impacting the poker community as well.

Robbie Strazynski has announced that Mixed Game Festival XIII, which was scheduled to take place this month at Resorts World Las Vegas, has been cancelled.

It’s a hard and personal decision. Robbie lives in Israel, where flights have been cancelled, making it impossible for him to travel and properly host the event.

The good news? Mixed Game Festival XIV is still set to go ahead from May 31 to June 11 at Bellagio Las Vegas this summer.

Wishing Robbie and everyone affected safety during this challenging time.

Jorge Abreu wins the 2026 EPT Paris Main Event!

After several hours of play, the field of seven players who started the final table of the EPT Paris Main Event has dwindled down to just one. His name is Jorge Abreu and he takes home the title and the €1,148,600 first prize after defeating Felix Schneiders heads-up.

You can watch the entire final table as it played out on the PokerStars YouTube channel!

Tune in for the EPT Paris Main Event final table!

What do you think are the most important strengths you need to win in poker?

Faraz Jaka took to X to share his thoughts on poker and how different qualities can make you a great player, i.e. that there isn’t just one path to success.

Jaka has invited everyone to chime in with their 2c regarding what strengths are crucial for building a successful poker career, so if you have a couple of minutes and an opinion on this topic, get in the mix!

EPT Paris Main Event is down to two tables.

Here’s all you need to know about the 2026 WSOP Player of the Year race.

Jeff Platt breaks down all details of the 2026 WSOP Player of the Year, including a massive $1,000,000 prize pool distributed among the top 100 finishers.

All three WSOP stops will count toward the POY race this year, which means that the points’ chase starts in Prague in April!

Another big name is heading to Europe this spring.

Martin Kabrhel has been confirmed for WSOP Europe, which is now scheduled for a new late-March slot this year. And if you’ve ever watched Kabrhel play, you know he doesn’t exactly sit quietly.

One of the game’s most talkative and polarizing table presences, Kabrhel brings constant chatter along with results. The WSOP is touting him as the No. 1 WSOPE bracelet holder, a résumé that backs up all that table talk.

Love him or not, if he’s in the field, people will be paying attention.

We are down to two digits in the EPT Paris Main Event.

There are fewer than 100 players remaining in the 2026 EPT Paris Main Event, and they’ll be coming back today to continue their journey to the final table. Many will fall along the way, but for some, the dream will stay alive.

PokerStars will be streaming all the Main Event action live, so make sure to tune in!

We have another Spin & Go Championship Live winner.

Raul Mestre, a Spanish poker pro and a newly-minted PokerStars ambassador takes home the crown from the third edition of the Spin & Go Championship Live that played out during the 2026 EPT Paris.

The final skirmish was an all-Spanish affair, as Mestre had to beat two of his compatriots to snag the title and the €92,539 first-place money.

What a way to start as a PokerStars ambassador.

Earlier this month, Spanish pro Raúl Mestre joined PokerStars, and at EPT Paris, he was making his first appearance representing Team PokerStars. Not a bad debut; he just won the third edition of the Spin & Go Championship Live.

He takes home €92,539 for the win. Pretty decent first run in the patch.

PartyPoker Tour is back!

Malta gets its first taste of WSOP action!

Big news for poker fans! The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP) is coming to Casino Malta for the first time!

The action runs from September 25 to October 5, featuring 12 ring events, with the full schedule still to be announced.

EPT Paris 2026 Main Event draws 1,474 entries for €7.07M prize pool.

The numbers are in for the EPT Paris 2026 Main Event.

A total of 1,474 entries at €5,300 each created a €7,075,200 prize pool. The top 215 players will finish in the money, with €1,148,600 awarded to the winner.

Triton Poker turns 10 as the high-stakes tour returns for its biggest season yet.

Triton Poker marks its 10-year anniversary this year, with the high-stakes tour returning for its biggest season to date.

The first stop takes place in Jeju from March 14 to April 1.

What’s happening with LAPC?

There’s usually only one reason I go to Luton, the airport. But seems like the 888 live stop is another good reason to go.

The Brat is coming back to Europe.

We knew it was coming and now it’s official.

Phil “The Brat” Hellmuth has been confirmed for World Series of Poker Europe 2026.

Hellmuth won his 13th bracelet at WSOP Europe in Cannes back in 2012, adding another milestone to one of the most decorated careers in poker history. Now the question is: can he make another deep run on European soil?

With WSOP Europe heading to Prague, all eyes will be on whether “The Brat” can capture bracelet number 18 and extend his legendary record.

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.