GTO Wizard has provided a detailed breakdown of the pivotal heads-up hand between Lucas Jumalon and Lauri Saaskilahti at the 2026 WSOP Main Event, highlighting where optimal play diverged and how critical mistakes shaped the outcome
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
888poker released Part 4 of its 2026 WSOP Main Event documentary, tracking four ambassadors as they navigated Day 2. Only two advanced, highlighting the volatility and pressure of the world’s most-watched poker tournament
Daniel Negreanu’s first session on Hustler Casino Live saw him down nearly $160,000 within two hours, highlighting the volatility of high-stakes cash games and raising questions about whether he can recover as the session continues
Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek secured a $1.5 million pot against Andrew Robl during a High Stakes Poker livestream, setting a new milestone for televised cash games and highlighting the volatility of high-stakes poker
Patrick "Egption" Tardif highlights how a single preflop misstep with A♥K♦ can lead to difficult and expensive postflop situations for poker players, especially in deep-stacked cash games where small errors quickly compound
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
The Festival Weekend will close its 2026 season in Riga, Latvia, from September 10-13, featuring a €555 Mystery Bounty Main Event, mixed games, and a blackjack tournament at Olympic Voodoo Casino
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
Sviten Special, a hybrid poker variant combining Five-Card Omaha and Five-Card Draw, is gaining traction at OlyBet Poker festivals and recently made history with its first standalone WSOP Circuit event
Michael Addamo made a rare online appearance and captured the $10,000 GGMillion$ High Roller title on GGPoker, earning $423,610 and eliminating nearly every final table opponent in a dominant performance
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
Jennifer Tilly delivered a notable performance on the latest episode of Hellmuth's Home Game, as the Poker Night in America cash game aired from Grand Sierra Resort in Nevada with several poker pros at the table
The World Poker Tour will bring its $5,000 bestbet Scramble Championship back to bestbet Jacksonville in Florida from September 4-9, 2026, offering a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool and a full festival schedule
A recent WPT Global cash game hand, analyzed by Fintan Hand, spotlights the importance of disciplined postflop decisions and understanding value ranges in poker cash games
The 888poker $80,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event saw Ukrainian players claim five of eight final table spots, with 'kingsluvan' taking the title and $10,549. The event overlaid again, raising questions about the reduced guarantee
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
BetMGM Poker will host the Big, Big Series at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa from September 13-23, offering over $6 million in guaranteed prize pools and multiple entry options for players
Jack Hays, a Kentucky farmer, overcame the odds to win the RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition Southern Indiana $800 Main Event, securing $57,054 after a dramatic heads-up battle against Craig Welko
Adam Hahn secured his first RunGood ring and a personal record payout by winning the 2026 RGPS Golden Expedition Dallas $600 Main Event, outlasting over 1,000 entrants and highlighting a notable return to tournament poker
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
888poker’s ambassadors paused tournament play at the 2026 World Series of Poker, using their day off in Las Vegas to recharge and reflect before Main Event Day 2, with activities ranging from arcade visits to fireworks viewing
Matt Mullins delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Potomac Summer Poker Open in Maryland, winning two mixed game events and reaching two more final tables, highlighting the strength of local grinders in a competitive series
The RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition returns to Caesars New Orleans in September with $330,000 in guaranteed prize pools across 14 ring events, including a Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee and multiple specialty tournaments
Daniel Negreanu is set for his first Hustler Casino Live cash game on August 28, 2026, but regular Nik Airball doubts the poker legend’s tournament skills will translate to the high-stakes cash game format
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
WPT Global has introduced $1.10 entry satellites for the WPT Seoul Inspire Championship, giving players a low-cost path to win event packages. The new structure includes multiple qualifying stages and added perks for early winners
Klemens Roiter secured the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em title at PokerStars EPT Barcelona 2026, while Vinny Lingham claimed the €30,000 Super High Roller Warm Up, highlighting a strong week for high-stakes tournament players in Spain
Caesars Virginia will bring the World Series of Poker Circuit to Danville for the first time, offering 18 official events and over $1.5 million in guaranteed prize pools this September
The Triton Poker Series will bring its $200K Invitational to Asia for the first time in September 2026, with Jeju, South Korea hosting a record-chasing field and a unique pro-am format
The World Series of Poker has published the 2026 WSOP Paradise schedule, confirming 20 bracelet events and a record $120 million in guaranteed prize pools at Baha Mar in the Bahamas this December
Nikita Kalinin secured the Event #3: $2,500 Bounty NLH Championship title at the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, earning $276,239 and a $30,000 Super Pass for the upcoming WSOP Paradise Super Main Event
Evan Sandberg secured the top prize at the 20th Anniversary Arizona State Poker Championship, outlasting 4,018 entrants at Talking Stick Resort and earning $627,050 in a record-setting field
Texas Card House will host the Trailblazer Poker Tour and a WSOP Circuit series across its Texas locations in September, bringing high-profile live poker tournaments and significant prize guarantees to the state
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
