Vietnam’s Khoa Anh Ngo has secured his first seven figure payout after outlasting 210 entries in the $25,000 Triton Jeju High Roller event, marking a major milestone in his live poker career and shaking up the 2026 Player of the Year race
Han Feng, known for his Doflamingo costume at the WSOP Main Event, has reappeared at the CA $10M GTD Super Circuit Main Event in Montreal wearing standard poker attire and focusing on results
Klemens Roiter ended his long wait for a Triton Super High Roller Series title by defeating Alejandro Lococo in the $20K NLH 8-Handed event in Jeju, securing $771,000 and the Trident trophy after a tense comeback
The European Poker Tour Barcelona Main Event saw a record field and a series of pivotal hands that shifted fortunes and sent top contenders to the rail as the €8,841,550 prize pool was contested
Chess.com has launched Gambit, a poker platform designed for beginners, offering free play, lessons, and stat tracking—without real-money gambling or in-app purchases. The move targets chess fans curious about poker strategy
The RunGood Poker Series and The Caribbean Poker Series will host three ring events in Aruba this September, offering $175,000 in guarantees and a rare chance for U.S. players to compete in a major tournament outside the mainland
Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek has publicly apologized after losing a record $4.26 million pot to Eric Wasserson on High Stakes Poker, sparking debate over nit-rolling and player conduct at the highest levels of televised poker
Manuel Ferrari captured the 2026 PokerStars EPT Barcelona Main Event title, securing over €1 million after a three-way deal, marking a major milestone for the Italian player and highlighting the event’s record-breaking prize pool
A rare Royal Flush was dealt at the EPT Barcelona Main Event final table as Dutch amateur Lukas van Eeden secured the hand but chose not to reveal it, raising questions about strategy and player psychology at high-stakes tournaments
Jamie Dwan has rapidly climbed the live poker ranks in 2026, winning his first $50,000 event, a WSOP bracelet, and more than $4 million in tournament earnings, now targeting Tom Dwan’s all-time money record
Latvia’s Ralfs Blumbergs secured the top prize in the €10,250 Pot-Limit Omaha Unlimited Re-Entry event at PokerStars EPT Barcelona, winning €303,300 as the festival nears its main event conclusion
Poker Hall of Famer John Juanda is among the final 28 players in the 2026 EPT Barcelona Main Event, aiming to repeat his 2015 victory as the tournament nears its final stages
Pierre Neuville, a prominent figure in Belgian and international poker, has died at age 83 following a long illness. Known for his deep WSOP Main Event run and EPT achievements, his passing marks the end of a notable era in European poker
Phil Hellmuth has paid tribute to Wisconsin poker figure 'Big Al' Emerson, who passed away after decades as a professional player and the inventor of the mixed game Archie, leaving a lasting mark on the poker community
Jason Wheeler secured the top prize at the €1,650 PokerStars Open Barcelona Main Event, earning €731,000 and marking his largest career win to date alongside his previous WSOP bracelet
Fedor Holz, known for his record-setting poker year in 2016, made a rare appearance at the PokerStars EPT Barcelona, reflecting on his evolving priorities and the changing landscape of high-stakes tournaments
Kayhan Mokri holds the chip lead in the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller at EPT Barcelona, while Fedor Holz was eliminated on Day 2 and Panagiotis Mavritsakis secured the €825 PokerStars Open Cup title after a heads-up deal
Brian Roelke, a recreational player and retired finance executive, reached Day 6 of the 2026 WSOP Main Event, finishing 102nd out of 9,208 entrants and earning $65,000, highlighting the impact of structured preparation and coaching
Brock Wilson secured the top prize in the €20,000 No-Limit Hold'em Unlimited Re-Entry event at the 2026 PokerStars EPT Barcelona, moving his live tournament earnings closer to $15 million and continuing a strong run in major poker events
The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour returns to Luton from August 30 to September 8, 2026, with a full schedule of live events, including the £560 Main Event and £1,000 High Roller, both featuring six-figure prize guarantees
Elias Suhonen of Finland secured the largest payout so far at the 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona, winning €114,200 in the €10,200 No-Limit Hold'em event as the festival's early results take shape
Brazilian competitors dominated the 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Events on PokerStars, taking multiple top spots and highlighting the country's growing presence in online poker tournaments
Daniel Negreanu will join Hustler Casino Live for the first time on August 28, playing a $100/$200 cash game with a $50,000 minimum buy-in. The full lineup is not yet confirmed, and player matchups remain uncertain
Kyle Smith, a Bethesda-based family doctor, claimed the top prize at the Potomac Summer Poker Open Main Event after working a shift earlier that day, securing $136,054 in a heads-up deal with Phong Nguyen
Mikalai Vaskaboinikau claimed the $50,500 Onyx High Roller Championship at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa, earning $450,000 after entering just before registration closed and outlasting a field of 18 entries
The World Poker Tour has announced its return to The Star Sydney in September, featuring a 21-day festival with 36 events and two headline championships. The schedule includes a range of buy-ins and satellite qualifiers for players
A rare triple all-in hand unfolded at the 2026 Potomac Summer Poker Open in Maryland, with aces, kings, and queens colliding in a $400 event. Izzy Einsidler’s aces held for a triple up, highlighting the volatility of live tournament play
The $300 PokerNews PowerStack Mystery Bounty event opened the RGPS Golden Expedition season in Texas, with Shannon Lee claiming her first RGPS ring and a career-best payout after a final table led by women
Brazil's Raphael Caixeta claimed the first bracelet of the 2026 WSOP Online at GGPoker, taking down the $700 Kick-Off event and earning over $207,000 plus a WSOP Paradise package
