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Triton ONE Makes Historic European Debut in Northern Cyprus

Triton Poker's mid-stakes Triton ONE tour has landed on European soil for the first time, opening an 11-day festival in Northern Cyprus…

November 7, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

The Soul Read: How Daniel Negreanu Turned Watching People Into a Weapon

Daniel Negreanu didn't get famous for running the best numbers. He got famous for looking a stranger in the eye and knowing,…

November 4, 2026·6 min read
Poker News

Triton ONE Lands In Europe For The First Time As North Cyprus Finale Begins

Triton Poker closes out its tenth anniversary season with a 26-day double header in North Cyprus, headlined by Triton ONE's first ever…

November 3, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

Ethan ‘Rampage’ Yau Watches Pocket Kings Drowned In Brutal $321,100 Hustler Casino Live Pot

Two-time WSOP bracelet winner Ethan 'Rampage' Yau found himself on the wrong end of a monstrous $321,100 pot on Hustler Casino Live,…

November 2, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

The Bluff of the Century and Four Other Hands That Rewrote Poker’s Rulebook

Some hands just win a pot. A rare few rewire the way an entire generation plays the game. Here are five of…

November 1, 2026·8 min read
Poker News

Triton Poker Set for Blockbuster North Cyprus Finale as Vallinas Defends Player ONE Lead

Triton Poker's decade-defining year comes down to a 26-day double header in North Cyprus, where Jon Vallinas guards his Player ONE lead…

November 1, 2026·6 min read
Poker News

Darren Elias Rules WPT Cashes Leaderboard As ‘The End Boss’ Stays Unmatched

Darren Elias, nicknamed 'The End Boss,' sits atop the World Poker Tour's all-time cashes and final tables charts, with 48 cashes and…

November 1, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Runner-Runner Royal Flush Stuns Viewers on Venetian Poker Live’s $25-$50 Cash Game Stream

During a recent broadcast of Venetian Poker Live's 'Joe's Game,' a player known only as Howard defied 30,939-to-1 odds to river a…

October 30, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Sean Winter Wins Poker Masters Finale, Adrian Mateos Takes Purple Jacket

Sean Winter closed out the 2026 Poker Masters with a $620,000 finale win, while Adrian Mateos survived a late scare from Jeremy…

October 26, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

The Day the Pot Hit $94 Million: Inside Poker’s Biggest Prize Pools Ever

A trip through the five moments that redefined how much money could sit in the middle of a poker table, from a…

October 25, 2026·6 min read
Poker News

Triton Poker Heads to North Cyprus for a 26-Day Season 5 Finale With Dvoress on the Brink of History

Triton ONE and the Super High Roller Series combine for 26 days in North Cyprus this November, closing out Triton's 10th anniversary…

October 24, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

Keith Lehr Wins Poker Masters Event No. 8 for $277,200 and Second PGT Title

Keith Lehr outlasted a stacked 56-entry field to claim the final event of the 2026 Poker Masters, earning $277,200 and his second…

October 23, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Altercation at Bally’s Lincoln Poker Room Spotlights Maverick Gaming’s Rebrand

A physical altercation at Bally's Lincoln Casino & Resort went viral after poker pro Rob Kuhn shared the footage, drawing attention to…

October 21, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Nick Schulman’s Triton Jackpot Fuels a White-Knuckle Player of the Year Chase

A massive Triton Poker score has vaulted Nick Schulman into a photo finish with Punnat Punsri for the 2026 Card Player Player…

October 20, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

Triton ONE Set for European Debut as North Cyprus Hosts Back-to-Back Festivals

Triton Poker is about to close its 10th anniversary season in style, sending Triton ONE to European soil for the first time…

October 17, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

From 21 to 83: The Wildest Age Records in Poker’s Biggest Tournaments

A 21-year-old from Michigan. A 66-year-old Texan. An 83-year-old grandmother who came back from a 4.5-to-1 chip deficit. These are the true…

October 15, 2026·7 min read
Poker News

Pennies to the Pinnacle: Triton Poker Opens Cut-Price Roads to Its European Debut in Northern Cyprus

As Triton Poker prepares for Triton ONE's first ever stop in Europe, new online qualification routes mean recreational players can chase a…

October 15, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

A Chip and a Chair: The Wildest Single-Chip Comebacks in Poker History

A napkin, a missed announcement, and one forgotten $500 chip turned into poker's most repeated phrase. These are the true stories behind…

October 9, 2026·7 min read
Poker News

Stake Showdown: $200,000 Guaranteed on Sunday 25 October

Stake Poker has put $200,000 guaranteed on the next Showdown, up from $125,000 in September, with the buy-in unchanged at $1,000. Here…

October 6, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Nick Schulman Finally Lands a Triton Main Event Title as Jeju II Wraps With $103 Million Awarded

A two-decade career finally gets its signature high-roller trophy as Nick Schulman outlasts Bernhard Binder to win the Triton Jeju II Main…

October 3, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

MGM Buyout Collapse Leaves BetMGM Poker’s Future Up in the Air

Barry Diller's People Incorporated has walked away from its $18 billion bid to take MGM Resorts private, a reversal that leaves the…

October 1, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

The Queen That Blocked Phil Ivey’s Main Event Dream

He has eleven WSOP bracelets, a fortune in cash game legend, and one seventh-place finish that still haunts poker highlight reels. This…

September 30, 2026·7 min read
Poker News

Triton Poker Series Strikes Broadcast Deal With DAZN to Launch in Taiwan

Fresh off a record-shattering Jeju festival, Triton Poker Series has announced a new broadcast partnership with DAZN, putting its high stakes tournaments…

September 25, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

Daniel Negreanu Falls Short Again as Brutal Beat Rocks WSOPO $25K Final Table

Daniel Negreanu livestreamed his cards from the final table of the 2026 WSOP Online $25,000 no-limit hold'em Championship, scoring two knockouts before…

September 25, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Ossi Ketola Books $6 Million Heads-Up Haul Over Wiktor Malinowski at Triton Jeju

Finnish casino owner Ossi Ketola renewed his heads-up rivalry with Wiktor 'limitless' Malinowski during the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju,…

September 14, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Jason Koon Leads Triton Poker’s All-Time Cashes Leaderboard Heading Into Jeju

Jason Koon has cemented his status as Triton Poker's most consistent performer, leading the tour's all-time cashes leaderboard with 81 in-the-money finishes…

September 5, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Stake Showdown: $125,000 Guaranteed and a Seat From $0.50

Stake Poker has put $125,000 guaranteed on its flagship online event, and the three step satellite ladder into it starts at fifty…

September 3, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Triton Invitational Set for Historic Asia Debut as Jeju Festival Nears

For the first time in its history, the Triton Invitational is crossing continents to Asia, headlining a stacked 14-day Jeju festival that…

August 28, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

Phil Ivey, Bryn Kenney and a $200K Invitation: Triton Flagship Lands in Asia for the First Time

Triton takes its $200,000 Invitational to Jeju for the first Asian running, September 12-14, with Phil Ivey, Bryn Kenney and Rampage among…

August 23, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

The Deck Doesn’t Care: Five of the Worst Bad Beats in Poker History

A royal flush that beat quad aces. A river ace that built the poker boom. A 99.84% favorite who still lost. These…

August 21, 2026·7 min read
Poker News

David Coleman and Boris Kolev Cap Onyx High Roller Series With Trophy Wins in Cyprus

The Onyx Super High Roller Series at Merit Royal Hotel in Cyprus closed out with David Coleman winning a six-max event for…

August 20, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

$60 Million Club: Bryn Kenney Leads Poker’s All-Time Money List After Blockbuster Summer

Nine poker pros have banked over $60 million in career tournament earnings, and Bryn Kenney's blistering summer run has widened his lead…

August 15, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Phil Hellmuth’s Career Earnings and Biggest Poker Wins Revisited in New Retrospective

A fresh look back at Phil Hellmuth's tournament résumé traces the biggest scores and results that built his reputation as one of…

August 10, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Stake.com Turns 9: $90,000 Guaranteed Birthday Poker Special for a $9 Buy-in

Stake Poker marks Stake.com's 9th birthday with a one-off bounty tournament: $90,000 guaranteed, a $9 buy-in, a bounty on every player, and…

August 7, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Julian Selinger Storms Back to Win Record-Breaking WSOPC Tallinn Main Event

Julian Selinger battled back from a commanding heads-up deficit to claim the title at the record-breaking WSOP Circuit Tallinn Main Event, capping…

August 4, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Greg Mueller Makes Surprise Return to the WSOP Main Event Final Table

Longtime pro Greg Mueller has made a headline-grabbing return to the WSOP Main Event final table, drawing renewed attention from the poker…

August 1, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

German High-Stakes Pro Crushes $200 Buy-in WPT Global Festival Event in Panama

A German high-stakes cash game and tournament specialist added another title to his resume, outlasting a crowded field in a $200 buy-in…

July 31, 2026·5 min read
Poker News

From Micro-Stack to Mountain: Jumalon’s Remarkable WSOP Chip Comeback

A short stack teetering on elimination, Jumalon fought back to claim a towering chip lead at the World Series of Poker, turning…

July 27, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Matthew Blagg Captures WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas Main Event Title

Matthew Blagg has been crowned champion of the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas Main Event, adding another notable title to the ongoing…

July 26, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Daniel Negreanu Delivers Advice to This Year’s WSOP Main Event Final Nine

Poker ambassador Daniel Negreanu has weighed in on the WSOP Main Event final nine, offering perspective to the players about to sit…

July 25, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

ESPN Puts Americas Cardroom Pro Alex Foxen Center Stage in WSOP Main Event Coverage

ESPN's WSOP Main Event coverage has zeroed in on Americas Cardroom sponsored pro Alex Foxen, putting one of poker's most recognizable competitors…

July 24, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Jourdan Baptiste Emerges as Breakout Story in ESPN’s New WSOP Main Event Coverage

Jourdan Baptiste has emerged as a standout figure in ESPN's newly formatted World Series of Poker Main Event coverage, capturing attention according…

July 23, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

22-Year-Old Lucas Jumalon Leads Stacked 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table

A 22-year-old phenom named Lucas Jumalon carries a massive chip lead into the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table, set to resume…

July 22, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Five Women Capture Open Bracelets at This Year’s World Series of Poker

In a milestone year for the World Series of Poker, five women broke through to win bracelets in open events, competing against…

July 20, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

Evagoras Evagorou Chases History as Cyprus’ First WSOP Main Event Champion

Evagoras Evagorou is on the verge of making history, aiming to become the first player from Cyprus to ever win the World…

July 20, 2026·4 min read
Poker News

‘I Chose the Bracelet’: Mario Boos’s Bold Gamble to Reach the Main Event Final Table

Mario Boos's path to a Main Event final table came down to one defining moment: a willingness to gamble everything for the…

July 18, 2026·4 min read
Beginners

Online Poker India: The Complete Guide to Getting Started

Everything Indian poker players need to know to start playing online poker safely and smartly - deposits, withdrawals, currency, mobile play, and…

July 18, 2026·7 min read
Poker News

Michael Gagliano Ends His ‘Groundhog Day’ Streak With WSOP Main Event Final Table Run

After years of falling just short, Michael Gagliano has finally punched his ticket to the WSOP Main Event final table, putting an…

July 17, 2026·4 min read
Beginners

Online Poker Philippines: A Complete Guide for Filipino Players

Everything Filipino poker players need to know before jumping into online cash games and tournaments, from funding your account in PHP to…

July 16, 2026·6 min read
Poker News

SoCal Poker Pro Hog-Tied and Robbed of WSOP Winnings in Las Vegas Airbnb

A World Series of Poker competitor from Southern California says he was hog-tied and robbed of his tournament winnings inside a Las…

July 16, 2026·4 min read
Beginners

Texas Hold’em Starting Hands: The 2026 Beginner’s Chart & Strategy Guide

The complete 2026 guide to Texas Hold'em starting hands: which cards to play, a tier-by-tier chart, position strategy, and the mistakes beginners…

July 12, 2026·6 min read
Strategy

How to Study Poker in 2026 to Beat Everyone

The complete 2026 poker study guide. Solvers, database analysis, training sites, study routines, and mental game frameworks. Learn exactly how the best…

June 26, 2026·3 min read
Tournaments

Full List of 2026 WSOP Rule Changes – What Every Player Must Know

Complete guide to the 2026 WSOP rule changes including shot clock updates, collusion policy, RFID chips, and Run It Twice. Essential reading…

June 26, 2026·3 min read
Tournaments

2026 WSOP Full Schedule – Complete Dates, Events, and Tables

The complete 2026 World Series of Poker schedule with all bracelet events, buy-ins, dates, and locations.

June 26, 2026·2 min read
Poker News

WSOP 2026 Main Event Set to Shatter Records — Everything You Need to Know

The $10,000 WSOP 2026 Main Event begins July 2 with a new prime-time final table on August 3-5. Full dates, structure, payouts,…

June 26, 2026·3 min read
Poker News

WSOP 2026 Week 4 Bracelet Roundup: The Biggest Storylines So Far

Mateos wins the $250K Super High Roller, Dzivielevski takes the $100K, and the POY race tightens. The biggest WSOP 2026 storylines so…

June 24, 2026·2 min read
Poker News

WSOP 2026 Player of the Year Race Heats Up

Alex Foxen leads the WSOP 2026 Player of the Year race at 2,720 points as of June 25. Full standings, how points…

June 21, 2026·2 min read
Poker News

WSOP 2026 $250,000 Super High Roller Draws a Star-Studded Field

Adrian Mateos wins the WSOP 2026 $250,000 Super High Roller for $4.33M, while Yuri Dzivielevski takes the $100K for $2.84M. Inside the…

June 19, 2026·2 min read
Poker News

WSOP 2026 Ladies Championship: A Record Field and Rising Stars

The WSOP 2026 Ladies Championship, a $10,000 event with a $1,000 effective buy-in, continues to grow the presence of women in tournament…

June 18, 2026·2 min read
Poker News

How to Qualify for the WSOP 2026 Main Event Online

A $10,000 Main Event seat for a fraction of the price. How online satellites work, satellite strategy, and how to qualify for…

June 17, 2026·2 min read

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