Justin Arnwine claimed the 2026 Maryland State Poker Championship Main Event title after a pivotal river card reversal and a final table deal that left the top prize below the advertised amount
A rare three way ICM deal abruptly ended the Maryland State Poker Championship Main Event as Justin Arnwine secured the largest payout while Daniel Iachan claimed his first trophy and Aaron Pinson locked in a major cash
Renee Xie became the first woman to win a GUKPT Main Event after outlasting 395 opponents in Luton and securing a £35,435 payout, but her victory has also sparked renewed scrutiny over past staking disputes
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
Merit Poker's Mediterranean Poker Party returns to Cyprus with a $5 million guaranteed Main Event and over $10 million in total series guarantees, drawing attention to the region's growing tournament scene and player opportunities
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
