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When Will the 2026 WSOP Main Event Money Bubble Burst?

Discussion on the timing of the money bubble burst in the 2026 WSOP Main Event.

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Joshua Mammen Wins BetMGM Poker Championship After Big Five-Way Chop

Joshua Mammen clinched victory in a dramatic five-way chop at the championship.

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TikTok Engineer Wins Wife a New Car With WSOP Bracelet Victory

A TikTok engineer celebrates victory with a WSOP bracelet and a new car for his wife.

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2026 WSOP Day 41: $10,000 Main Event Dominates Proceedings

Summary of events highlighting the Main Event on Day 41 of the WSOP.

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WSOP 15th Time's a Charm? Poker Player Seeks First WSOP Main Event Cash After 14 Misses

Veteran poker pro DJ Mackinnon, with over $1.2 million in tournament earnings, is on his 15th attempt to cash in the WSOP Main Event. Despite four WSOP final table appearances, the Main Event money bubble has consistently eluded him, a streak he hopes to break this year.

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Poker Pro Flops Aces Full and Loses to Quads for Massive Pot in WSOP Main Event

Davidi Kitai, a three-time WSOP bracelet winner with nearly $12 million in live tournament cashes, suffered a massive setback in the 2026 WSOP Main Event after his flopped aces full was crushed by Michael Leib's flopped quad fives. This devastating cooler left Kitai with a mere five big blinds, highlighting the unforgiving nature of poker's most prestigious tournament.

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Poker Ambassador Esther Taylor Says Women Have an Edge at the Table

Esther Taylor, BetMGM Poker Ambassador and mixed-game specialist, has launched Her Edge Academy to empower women in poker, particularly in mixed games. She believes women hold a unique edge at the tables and aims to increase female participation in high-stakes events like the $50,000 Poker Players Championship.

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Poker Player Bluffs Off Entire Stack with Six-High Early in WSOP Main Event

In an astonishing early exit from the 2026 WSOP Main Event, Patrick Lander bluffed off his entire stack with just six-high, becoming the first elimination of Day 1d. This bold move occurred less than 30 minutes into play, following a series of aggressive bets against an opponent holding a flopped set.

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2026 WSOP Day 40: Annette Obrestad Returns For Day 1c Of Main Event

Poker phenom Annette Obrestad ended an eight-year hiatus, joining the 2026 WSOP Main Event Day 1c field alongside 1,573 hopefuls. This pivotal day also saw four bracelets awarded and the $1,000 NLH Event narrow to 53 contenders, as the Main Event prize pool surged past $31 million.

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Doug Polk is Having an Insane Roller Coaster WSOP Main Event Day 1 Start

Three-time bracelet winner Doug Polk experienced a shocking start to his 2026 WSOP Main Event campaign, losing 90% of his stack within the first hour of play on Day 1d. This tumultuous beginning follows a string of recent bad beats for Polk at the World Series of Poker, raising questions about his path forward in poker's most prestigious tournament.

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Justin Fawcett Wins The Only Double Board Bracelet At This Year's WSOP

Justin Fawcett has claimed his second World Series of Poker gold bracelet, navigating a massive 1,673-entry field in Event #83: $1,500 Double Board Bomb Pot Pot-Limit Omaha. He earned $322,564 for his victory, nearly matching his career-high score and pushing his live earnings past seven figures.

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Money Bubble Looms In 2026 WSOP Main Event

Just seven eliminations remain until the money bubble bursts in the 2026 WSOP main event. Sasha Liu leads the final 1,389 players into Day 4.

Polymarket User Wagers $400K On Putin's Exit

A Polymarket user has put up $408,000 on the prospect of Russian President Vladamir Putin losing power by Dec. 31.

PokerStars Confirms Upcoming Layoffs

Flutter confirmed that it is restructuring PokerStars and will give out pink slips to several of its non-U.S. employees.

Illinois Senator Faces Backlash After $50K Donation From Sweepstakes Casino

Illinois' Senate president is under fire over a donation from the parent company of a sweepstakes casino operating illegally in the state.

North Carolina Tribe Opens First Phase Of $1.2 Billion Case

The Catawba Nation of North Carolina has opened the first phase of the Two Kings Casino and intends to build two more casinos in the state.

WATCH: Straight Flush Vs. Full House In Main Event

Amarender Puri ran a full house into Jason James's straight flush late on Day 3 of the 2026 WSOP main event, and somehow didn't go broke.

Pennsylvania Sets New Monthly Online Casino Revenue Record

Pennsylvania led the three top online gaming states in May, reporting $625.5 million in revenue, a 3.9% increase from May 2025.

Alabama Intentionally Sinks Former Riverboat Casino

Alabama officials recently sunk a former riverboat casino in the Gulf of Mexico that will become an artificial reef for marine life.

2026 WSOP Main Event To Be Fourth-Largest In History

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event drew 9,208 runners to build a massive $85.6 million prize pool, with $10,000,000 for first place.

Reigning Champ's Son Paul Mizrachi Bags a Big Stack in WSOP Main Event

Paul Mizrachi, son of current WSOP Main Event champion Michael Mizrachi, successfully navigated his first $10,000 Main Event, bagging 197,200 chips. Despite initial nerves following a quick exit in a previous Super Main Event, Mizrachi outshone his seasoned family members on Day 1d, proving his mettle against a tough table.

Poker Players Celebrate July 4th On Social Media

The top poker players in the U.S. took to social media over the weekend to show off their patriotic spirit during America's 250th Anniversary.

Borgata Summer Poker Open Powered by BetMGM Poker

The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is set to host the 2026 Borgata Summer Poker Open, featuring a robust schedule of No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and mixed-game tournaments from July 16-31. PokerNews will provide live coverage of six marquee events, including two $1,000,000 guaranteed tournaments.

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Runner-Runner Sends Player Home Early on WSOP Main Event Day 1b

In a shocking turn of events on Day 1b of the 2026 WSOP Main Event, Stephen Lee was eliminated by a runner-runner flush, despite flopping a set of sevens against Shraga Vrubel's pocket aces. This early bustout marks the second consecutive day the Main Event has seen a rapid elimination.

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New $500 Freedom Rolls Hit PokerStars on FanDuel this Fourth of July

This Fourth of July, PokerStars on FanDuel is celebrating Independence Day by hosting two exclusive "Freedom Rolls" freerolls. Players in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey can compete for a share of $500 in Spin & Goal tickets across two separate tournaments, with entry tickets automatically granted upon login.

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2026 WSOP Day 38: The Main Event Begins as Negreanu and Kabrhel Strike Gold

Day 38 of the 2026 World Series of Poker witnessed the highly anticipated start of the $10,000 Main Event, alongside significant bracelet victories for Daniel Negreanu and Martin Kabrhel. Ryuta Nakai emerged as the chip leader for Day 1a of the Main Event, setting the stage for an electrifying championship.

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Co-Owner Doug Polk Stepping Away from The Lodge Card Club

Doug Polk has announced his departure from active involvement with The Lodge Card Club, citing a growing family and other business commitments. He will remain a shareholder in the Texas-based poker room, which recently reopened after legal challenges.

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Patrick Stacey’s Dedication Delivers First WSOP Bracelet in $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball

Patrick Stacey, a former No-Limit Hold'em player, transitioned to mixed games a year ago, dedicating hours daily to study. This intensive preparation paid off as he secured his first WSOP bracelet in Event #77: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball, defeating high-stakes pro Danny Tang heads-up for $223,177.

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Mammen Wins BetMGM Championship After Five-Way Chop

San Diego’s Joshua Mammen secured $481,180 and the title at the 2026 $3,500 BetMGM Championship following a massive five-way deal at ARIA.

Foxwoods Poker Staff Publicizes Private Game Options

Private poker games were historically reserved for high-stakes, but the Connecticut casino began pushing the format for much smaller stakes.

Foxen Leads WSOP POY Race As Summer Nears End

Alex Foxen holds a narrow lead over double bracelet winner Naoya Kihara and defending POY winner Shaun Deeb as the 2026 WSOP nears its end.

TikTok Engineer Claims First WSOP Bracelet In $1k NLH Event

Zixuan Liu of China won his first career WSOP bracelet in a $1,000 no-limit hold'em event, in just his second career WSOP cash.

2026 WSOP Main Event Already Seventh-Largest Ever

This year's WSOP main event is assured to be one of the seven largest in history, but a new record seems very unlikely for 2026.

Fawcett Doubles Up; First-Timers Price, Jacobs Win WSOP Bracelets

Justin Fawcett earned his second WSOP bracelet with a win in the $1,500 double board PLO, while Toby Price and Adriaan Jacobs nabbed their debut hold'em titles.

Set, Straight, & Two Pair Clash In WSOP Main Event Pot

A massive cooler went down on Day 1B of the 2026 WSOP Main Event involving Boris Vaynberg, Niklas Deitmer, and Sarah Jackman.

WSOP: Moshe Wins 5th Bracelet, Ogita Scores $1M

In recent World Series of Poker action, Asi Moshe won his fifth career bracelet, Daisuke Ogita became a mini main millionaire, and Patrick Stacey won a mixed triple draw event.

Urbanovich Wins WSOP Eight-Game Championship

Polish prodigy Dzmitry Urbanovich broke through for his first bracelet with a 2026 WSOP $10,000 eight-game championship victory for $431,260.

WATCH: Mizrachi Shares Wild Stories On Deep Cuts

Michael Mizrachi talks partying until 9 AM before the WSOP Main Event, underground cruise ship games, and more on the Deep Cuts podcast.

Foxwoods Casino Eyes Bingo World Record

Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut hopes to set the Guinness world record for the highest bingo payout on July 4.

Lawsuit Accuses Polymarket Of Engaging In Deceptive Marketing

Polymarket and its top executives are being sued for allegedly using deceptive marketing tactics to gain new customers.

Another Former NBA Player Indicted For Match-Fixing

Former NBA player Malik Beasley, along with a former teammate and others, has been indicted on charges related to fixing games.

CoinPoker Launches Battle Of Malta Online Satellites

CoinPoker began offering satellite tournaments into the first event of the Battle of Malta online series, the $215 CoinMillion, on July 3.

Mixed Games Legend Roy Thung Passes Away Days After Last WSOP Cash

Thung passed away in Las Vegas.

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Daniel Negreanu Holds Huge Stack at WSOP $100K Final Table

Daniel Negreanu enters the unofficial final table of the WSOP $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha event in second chip position with 11,465,000. A strong finish could reverse his summer deficit and potentially secure his eighth WSOP bracelet.

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Defending Champ Mizrachi Crushing WSOP Main Event Despite Running into Quads

Mizrachi continues to dominate the WSOP Main Event.

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WSOP Hands of the Week: What Left Martin Kabrheal Saying 'You Screwed Yourself and Myself'?

The latest "Hands of the Week" review from the 2026 WSOP features pivotal moments, including Daniel Negreanu's straight flush double-up in the $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed event. Other notable hands included a devastating river for Nancy Birnbaum in the $1,000 Super Seniors and a heated exchange involving Martin Kabrhel in the $1,000 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship.

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Player News Mixed Games Legend Roy Thung Passes Away Days After Last WSOP Cash

Thung passed away in Las Vegas.

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World Champ Chris Moneymaker Busts on Bubble in the 2026 WSOP Main Event

Moneymaker busts on the bubble in the WSOP Main Event.

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Will You Become the 2026 PokerNews Cup Champion at RGPS Thunder Valley?

The 2026 PokerNews Cup awaits contenders.

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Win a Ring at WSOP Circuit Tallinn and Qualify for WSOP Paradise

Participate in the WSOP Circuit Tallinn to qualify for WSOP Paradise.

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2026 WSOP Day 44: Texas Mike Eyes Bracelet in $600 Ultra Stack

Texas Mike aims for a bracelet in the $600 Ultra Stack.

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2026 WSOP Main Event: Sasha Liu Leads After Day 3 as Bubble Approaches

Sasha Liu leads as the bubble approaches in the WSOP Main Event.

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Straight Flush Over Full House on Soft Bubble of WSOP Main Event

A dramatic hand unfolds on the soft bubble of the WSOP Main Event.

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Which 2026 WSOP Main Event Players Make It Onto Your MyPlayersFeed?

The 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event is set to begin on July 2, 2026, at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, following record-breaking attendance in prior years. As players converge, the MyPlayers feed is a crucial tool for following those aiming for consecutive cashes, final tables, or even Main Event titles.

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Time is Running Out to use Your WPT Global Passport Dollars for Live Events

WPT Global players have until December 31, 2026, to use their accumulated Passport Dollars for entries into live tournaments, as well as covering travel and accommodation costs. Any unused Passport Dollars after this date will be converted into WPT Global online tournament tickets.

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Norway's Oskar Bilstad Wins the Record-Breaking PokerStars Open Malaga Main Event

Oskar Bilstad of Norway has won the 2026 PokerStars Open Malaga Main Event, overcoming a field of 1,753 entries to claim €178,840. This victory marks a new personal best for Bilstad, surpassing his previous Pot-Limit Omaha win earlier in the year.

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Myles Mullaly Runs Hot to Win 2026 WSOP $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty

Professional poker player Myles Mullaly secured his inaugural World Series of Poker gold bracelet in Event #84: $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em, navigating a field of 1,213 entries. Despite facing a significant chip disadvantage in heads-up play against Pete Chen, Mullaly's "unbelievable run" culminated in a $593,601 payday.

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Adriaan Jacobs Becomes Fourth South African to Win a WSOP Bracelet

South Africa's Adriaan Jacobs, celebrating his 21st birthday in Las Vegas, turned a celebratory trip into a career-defining moment by winning Event #78: $600 Deepstack No-Limit Hold'em for $282,817. This victory marks him as only the fourth South African to ever secure a coveted WSOP gold bracelet.

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Poker Fans Surprised ESPN Isn't Offering Full WSOP Main Event Coverage for Free

After a hiatus, ESPN's return to broadcasting the WSOP Main Event has surprised many fans with its paywall for livestreaming, leading to widespread frustration on social media. This move contrasts with previous free coverage and has ignited discussions about the accessibility of poker's premier event.

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