Dan “DrDadPoker” Schill won six events during the 2026 BetRivers Multi-State Summer Series, a record for the operator’s online poker festival spanning Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, and Delaware
The World Poker Tour will bring a major live poker series to South Korea this fall, featuring 46 events and a KRW 1 billion guaranteed championship at the new INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon
PokerStars has confirmed the 2026 World Championship of Online Poker will run September 6–30, offering 121 events across multiple buy-in levels and a combined $6.5 million guaranteed in Main Event prize pools
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
The RunGood Poker Series Golden Expedition will visit The Barrel Social Club in Franklin, Kentucky from September 1–7, offering 11 ring events and a $250,000 guaranteed Main Event under the state’s social poker club model
BetRivers Table Talk Podcast Presented By PokerNews features Anthony “EatAHoagie” Cicali discussing his poker career, streaming projects, and recent charity event, offering a closer look at BetRivers’ poker community and ongoing promotions
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
The World Series of Poker Circuit will return to Paris from September 1-14, 2026, with 13 official ring events at Partouche Casino Club Paris, including a €1,500 Main Event and multiple buy-in levels for players
Argentina’s Fedevalle overcame a major chip deficit to win the 888poker $80,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event, highlighting the volatility of bounty formats and the unpredictable nature of online poker tournaments
Americas Cardroom will run its largest-ever Sunday tournament schedule on August 16, offering over $20 million in guaranteed prizes and bringing back its full Sunday lineup with multiple high-stakes events and satellite qualifiers
The Global Gaming Expo returns to Las Vegas this fall with expanded dealer competitions and new networking opportunities, reflecting ongoing changes in the casino and gaming industry and a focus on inclusivity
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
Stephen Pang won the 2026 APT Incheon Main Event, which broke attendance and prize pool records for a live poker tournament in mainland Korea, highlighting the growing scale of the Asian Poker Tour
