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Hon Leung Ip Leads 93 Into TMT Championship Mini Main into Final Day
Jeremy Ausmus Locks Up 10th PGT Trophy At 2026 Poker Masters
Jeremy Ausmus outlasted a stacked final table to win event no. 7 at the 2026 Poker Masters, claiming his 10th PGT title and $278,400. The post Jeremy Ausmus Locks Up 10th PGT Trophy At 2026
- 21 October 2026CardPlayer
WATCH: Woman Fights Staff At Rhode Island Poker Room
A woman was involved in a physical altercation with security in the poker room at Bally’s Lincoln Casino in Rhode Island on Saturday. The post WATCH: Woman Fights Staff At Rhode Island Poker
How to win a free Triton ONE $8K seat in a day (with one small catch)
November 4 is the day to mark in your calendar if you want to win a free $8K seat in the Triton ONE North Cyprus event. How to win a free Triton ONE $8K seat in a day (with one small catch)
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
APT Online continues record-breaking surge in turnout and prize pools
The 2026 APT Online (APTO) series is smashing records left and right, riding the momentum of a strong start into the second week of play. APT Online continues record-breaking surge in turnou
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
Play inside Reddit, Steam or prison: quirky new poker apps are everywhere
Take a quick look at some of the recent poker apps, games and tools that have sprung up over the past month. Play inside Reddit, Steam or prison: quirky new poker apps are everywhere
Justin Vaysman mounts chip-and-a-chair comeback to win first PGT title at Poker Masters
With five players remaining at the Poker Masters Event #6 final table, Justin Vaysman found himself with a fraction of a big blind – but managed to spin to the win. Justin Vaysman mounts chi
The first woman to win an open WSOP event was almost erased from history
Vera Richmond made WSOP history in 1982, but her name was later removed from the records. Linda Johnson and Perry Green reveal the remarkable story. The first woman to win an open WSOP event
A new venue and more affordable buy-ins: Jeff Platt talks WSOP Paradise 2026
WSOP's Jeff Platt shares what to expect with some new surprises for mid-stakes players at this year's WSOP Bahamas Paradise series in December. A new venue and more affordable buy-ins: Jeff
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
Exclusive book extract: 100 Essential Tips to Master Pot-Limit Omaha
Discover how position changes your decisions in pot-limit Omaha in this exclusive extract from Fernando 'JNandez' Habegger's PLO strategy book. Exclusive book extract: 100 Essential Tips to
Adrian Mateos wins Poker Masters title – then bubbles again
He bubbled three events at the 2026 Poker Masters before Adrian Mateos finally got his first trophy of the series, beating Hall of Famer Nick Schulman heads-up. Adrian Mateos wins Poker Mast
East or west, two must-play WSOP Circuit stops are on deck
Two must-play WSOP Circuit series are coming to Lake Tahoe and Southern Indiana, with 18 rings up for grabs at each stop and $1,700 Main Events. East or west, two must-play WSOP Circuit stop
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
8 poker tells you could be giving away without realizing it
Alex Fitzgerald reveals eight common poker tells that could be giving away your hand, and shares simple ways to improve your poker face and become harder to read at the table. 8 poker tells
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
The 1980s pixel-art poker app taking cues from Grand Theft Auto
How do you turn an idea for a poker game into an app anyone can download? We talk to one of the creators of PowerSuit to find out. The 1980s pixel-art poker app taking cues from Grand Theft
$115K GTD in 30 minutes: The biggest weekend value at PokerStars on FanDuel
The weekend bring some of the biggest guaranteed prizepools of the week for online poker players at PokerStars on FanDuel. Here are the tourneys you won't want to miss. $115K GTD in 30 minut
Nick Palma leads hunt for the Purple Jacket after second Poker Masters final table
Nick Palma is the player everyone is chasing in the race for the Poker Masters Purple Jacket following his third-place finish in Event #4. Nick Palma leads hunt for the Purple Jacket after s
APT Online series on pace to surpass record-breaking 2025 edition
The 2026 Asian Poker Tour Online series is off to a hot start – with numbers across the board on the rise in comparison to last year. APT Online series on pace to surpass record-breaking 202
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
GGPoker drops the hammer on all HUDs after superuser scandal
GGPoker's improved security features include a ban on third-party tools which is likely to affect many honest players. GGPoker drops the hammer on all HUDs after superuser scandal
Weissman wins 5th PGT title as race for Poker Masters Purple Jacket heats up
The fight for the Poker Masters Purple Jacket is in full swing following Joey Weissman's win in Event #3. Weissman wins 5th PGT title as race for Poker Masters Purple Jacket heats up
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
Poker bot hunter flags 11,469 suspected cheats on one site
Poker bot hunter Vojtech Cervinka flags 11,469 suspected bots on QQPK, raising fresh concerns after the site bans 893 accounts over cheating allegations. Poker bot hunter flags 11,469 suspec
Everything you need to know about WSOP Circuit Panama
Here's everything you need to know ahead of the WSOP Circuit stop in Panama City, Panama. Everything you need to know about WSOP Circuit Panama
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
Unthinkable? Phenom Poker’s upcoming series ditches traditional hold'em main event
The upcoming Phenom Series of Poker is bucking the trend by forgoing a no-limit hold'em main event in favor of a focus on mixed poker games. Unthinkable? Phenom Poker’s upcoming series ditch
The contenders: 13 players to watch at the APT Championship
With the Asian Poker Tour Championship just weeks away, here are some of our top contenders to take down the $5M GTD Main Event. The contenders: 13 players to watch at the APT Championship
Nick Palma beats Adrian Mateos to win first PGT title at Poker Masters
Nick Palma defeated Adrian Mateos in Event #2: $10K No-Limit Hold'em at the PGT Poker Masters to earn $235,200 and his first title on the tour. Nick Palma beats Adrian Mateos to win first PG
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
Venetian changes how poker cards are dealt amid cheating concerns
The Venetian becomes one of the first major Las Vegas Strip casinos to adopt slide dealing amid growing concerns over poker cheating and game security. Venetian changes how poker cards are d
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
Poker Influencer Britney - BANNED FROM HUSTLER CASINO LIVE
Poker pro Charlie Carrel explores the recent allegations around Britney, a regular player on the Hustler Casino Live stream. Poker Influencer Britney - BANNED FROM HUSTLER CASINO LIVE
- 21 October 2026Poker.org
Tina Stafford Talks LIPS Poker & WPF Ladies Weekend at Rivers Casino Philadelphia
Tina Stafford, Tour Director for the Ladies International Poker Series (LIPS), joins the Nerdthusiast Poker Podcast to talk women in poker, the growth of the LIPS tour, her journey in the ga
Dodging Poker WORLD CHAMPIONS in Canada… Can I SURVIVE?!
Lexy Gavin-Mather heads to Canada to take on stacked tables with top poker pros like Jonathan Little and Michael Mizrachi. Dodging Poker WORLD CHAMPIONS in Canada… Can I SURVIVE?!
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
‘Kgbseven’ Gets Denied Deal, Wins CoinMillion For $120K
The newcomer to CoinPoker was playing just his second-ever tournament on the site and turned down a heads-up deal to win an extra $25,000. The post ‘Kgbseven’ Gets Denied Deal, Wins CoinMill
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
ACR Poker Halloween Special Offers New Twist On Mystery Bounties
ACR Poker is rolling out a new Mystery PKO format through three Halloween special tournaments with a combined $650,000 guaranteed. The post ACR Poker Halloween Special Offers New Twist On My
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
Kayhan Mokri Makes Hay In $100,000 No-Limit Hold’em Heads-Up Matches
While most of the highest-stakes action on CoinPoker continues to take place at the pot-limit Omaha tables, there are still bouts of nosebleed no-limit hold’em action. And Kayhan ‘KayhanMok’
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
‘KGBseven’ Refuses Deal, Wins CoinMillion For $120K
The newcomer to CoinPoker was playing just his second-ever tournament on the site and turned down a heads-up deal to win an extra $25,000. The post ‘KGBseven’ Refuses Deal, Wins CoinMillion
Asian Poker Tour Unveils 2027 Schedule
- 20 October 2026Somuchpoker
Poker Strategy and Psychology: The Mental Game Behind Better Decisions
Justin Vaysman Wins Poker Masters Event #6 After Stunning Comeback
- 20 October 2026Somuchpoker
Infinity Poker Launches 2027 Tour With Incheon Festival
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
New York Regulators Want Sportsbooks To Spot Problem Gamblers
The New York Gaming Commission is urging sportsbooks to do a better job at identifying problem gamblers or face more regulations. The post New York Regulators Want Sportsbooks To Spot Proble
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
“KGBseven” takes down CoinMillion for $120k after deal refused
His opponent could have locked up another $25k if he had accepted the chop offer. The post “KGBseven” takes down CoinMillion for $120k after deal refused appeared first on Card Player .
- 20 October 2026Poker Industry PRO
iPoker Tests All-In or Fold Ahead of Full Launch
Playtech’s iPoker platform has become the latest online poker network to introduce the All-In or Fold format (AoF), adding another option to its growing range of poker games. The move follow
- 20 October 2026Poker Industry PRO
Market Monitor: Pennsylvania Fantasy Sports September 2026
The PA fantasy sports market generated $1.5 million in revenue in September, the best since February 2026, as the new NFL season gets underway. Unfortunately, it also marks the end of a brie
- 20 October 2026Poker Industry PRO
Market Monitor: Pennsylvania September 2026
PA online poker is slowly climbing out of a hole, with the market now almost stable year-over-year. Total market revenue was $2.3 million last month, which is down 2% year-over-year, but the
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
Study: Lawyers Three Times As Likely To Have Gambling Problems
The Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program conducted a study that showed 3% of lawyers have a gambling addiction. The post Study: Lawyers Three Times As Likely To Have Gambling Problems appeare
- 20 October 2026CardPlayer
Downtown Las Vegas Casino Finally Sold
After being placed in receivership in April, the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas has been sold to Vegas Ventures LLC. The post Downtown Las Vegas Casino Finally Sold appeared firs
Taik Ki Yeo Wins TMT Championship Target Stack for TWD 683,000
- 20 October 2026Somuchpoker
Wouter Beltz Wins Championship Event at APPT Championship Manila 2026 For ₱11.9 Million
- 20 October 2026Somuchpoker
Bryn Kenney Sues GGPoker Parent Over 5% Stake and Millions in Commissions
- 20 October 2026Somuchpoker
Martin Sedlak Leads King's Main Event Final Table as Punnat Punsri Wins 20K NLH 6-Handed
Justin Vaysman Comes Back From 0.25 Big Blinds To Win A Poker Masters Title
Three-time bracelet winner Justin Vaysman rallied from 20,000 chips to capture his first PGT title and $192,000 in Poker Masters Event #6. The post Justin Vaysman Comes Back From 0.25 Big Bl
- 20 October 2026Somuchpoker
GLPC VI Introduces ARCH ANGEL Trophies for High Roller and Side Event Winners
- 20 October 2026Poker.org
Folding ACES Preflop?!! WTF?!! ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS High Stakes Game In Bobby's Room! Unbelievable!
Brad Owen has some tough choices to make at Bellagio in Las Vegas. Folding ACES Preflop?!! WTF?!! ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS High Stakes Game In Bobby's Room! Unbelievable!
- 20 October 2026Poker.org
Give Me 21 Minutes, I’ll Give You 10,000 hours of Poker Knowledge
Nathan 'BlackRain79' Williams breaks down some of the most important fundamentals you need to know, including which hands to play and when to bet, raise, bluff, or fold. Give Me 21 Minutes,
- 20 October 2026Poker.org
He Thought He Was a Genius. Bart Sees a HUGE Mistake
In this live cash game hand review Bart Hanson breaks down every street, explains what a flop raise really means in low stakes live poker, and reveals why a play can look brilliant and still
CHASING $20,000 With An AGGRESSIVE Strategy! | A Wynn Poker Vlog
Jeff Boski plays a $400 $100K GTD poker tournament at the Wynn in Las Vegas. CHASING $20,000 With An AGGRESSIVE Strategy! | A Wynn Poker Vlog
Umut Ozturk Conquers FireKeepers For Second MSPT Main Event Title Of 2026
MSPT Hall of Famer Umut Ozturk topped a 2,442-entry field at FireKeepers for $280,290, capturing his second main event title of 2026. The post Umut Ozturk Conquers FireKeepers For Second MSP
Jesse Lonis Wins Third WSOP Bracelet In Online Mystery Bounty Event
Defending Card Player Player of the Year Jesse Lonis won his third World Series of Poker bracelet in a $1,000 online mystery bounty event. The post Jesse Lonis Wins Third WSOP Bracelet In On
- 19 October 2026Somuchpoker
GLPC VI Introduces ARCH ANGEL Trophies for High Roller and Side Event Winners
Dick Son Looi Wins Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Main Event for MYR 685,000, Defeats Bracelet Winner Guoliang Wei
- 19 October 2026Somuchpoker
Daniel Cates Net Worth: Jungleman’s Poker Career, Biggest Wins and Losses
Adrian Mateos Wins at Poker Masters to Take Series Lead
- 19 October 2026Poker Industry PRO
CoinPoker Begins Testing Mystery Bounty Tournaments
CoinPoker has begun testing mystery bounty tournaments, with the leading crypto online poker platform trialing a couple of events at micro-stakes last week. The format, which has become a re
Alberta "Actively Looking at Shared Liquidity Pools Within Canada" as 888 Completes First Weekend Alone
The Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) is “actively looking at shared liquidity pools within Canada,” it told PRO , after 888’s first weekend as the province’s only regulated online poker si
Hsuan Chao Chen Wins TMT Championship Kick-Off for NTD 587,000
Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Main Event Down to 16 Players as Yang Siang Ang Leads; Lang See Tan Wins Ladies Main Event
- 19 October 2026Somuchpoker
Wouter Beltz Leads APPT Championship Final Table With ₱13,200,000 Up Top
- 19 October 2026Somuchpoker
Michel Molenaar Wins 25K Single Day Super High Roller as King's Main Event Draws 169 Entries
- 19 October 2026Poker.org
How to Stop Giving Away Tells at the Poker Table
Poker pro Charlie Carrel explains how to exercise self control at the table to ensure your opponents can't exploit your behavioral patterns. How to Stop Giving Away Tells at the Poker Table
- 19 October 2026Poker.org
I QUIT MY JOB FOR POKER! (Ep 15)
After failing at tournaments in Vegas, leahhatespoker is back in the UK looking for some redemption. I QUIT MY JOB FOR POKER! (Ep 15)
- 18 October 2026CardPlayer
Opinion: Poker Dealing In America Is Sliding Into Modernity Just In Time
Venetian has become the first major Las Vegas cardroom to switch to slide dealing. It's just in time, but will others follow suit? The post Opinion: Poker Dealing In America Is Sliding Into
- 18 October 2026CardPlayer
Award-Winning Filmmaker Leaves ESPN Over Gambling Embrace
Nicole Noren left the company in 2023 after ESPN partnered with PENN to launch ESPN Bet. She also said her gambling stories were nixed. The post Award-Winning Filmmaker Leaves ESPN Over Gamb
Adrian Mateos Secures Ninth PGT Title At Poker Masters, Leads Race For Purple Jacket
Adrian Mateos added another win to his long poker resume, taking down event no. 5 of the 2026 Poker Masters for $229,500. The post Adrian Mateos Secures Ninth PGT Title At Poker Masters, Lea
Philippines’ Martin Barril Wins Taipei Open for NTD 245,400 as TMT Championship 2026 Kick Off Draws 501 Entries
- 18 October 2026Somuchpoker
Zhi Ye Defeats Nevan Chang to Take 20K Crown Hunt as Lei Li Wins Monster Stack
Huge Sunday On ACR Poker Features Final Venom Flights, Halloween PKOs, And Paradise Packages
ACR Poker is hosting a massive sunday of online tournaments featuring Venom, WSOP Paradise packages, and a new Halloween PKO. The post Huge Sunday On ACR Poker Features Final Venom Flights,
- 18 October 2026Somuchpoker
Joris Michl Leads Final 35 in APPT Championship Manila
Poker Dream 26 Malaysia Main Event Draws 1,266 Entries, Builds MYR 4.64 Million Prize Pool
- 18 October 2026Somuchpoker
GOP Incheon II Countdown: Rake-Free Main Event Flight A and New High Roller Satellites
- 18 October 2026Poker.org
Winner crowned as GGPoker smashes online poker world record with 420K entries
The $5 Ocean KO Opener on GGPoker drew a field of 420,084 entries – smashing the prior record. Winner crowned as GGPoker smashes online poker world record with 420K entries
$3M in guarantees and a luxe new venue await at WSOPC Turning Stone
Turning Stone Resort in upstate New York prepares to host its biggest WSOP Circuit series ever this week. $3M in guarantees and a luxe new venue await at WSOPC Turning Stone
Savage cooler turns the tide in WPT Prime Lodge Championship
Shrikant Pillamarapu used to have $381 in recorded poker tournament winnings; now he has more than $138K after victory in the WPT Prime Lodge Championship. Savage cooler turns the tide in WP
Vitalijs Zavorotnijs Wins Poker Masters Event No. 4
Latvian pro Vitalijs Zavorotnijs bested a field of 80 in the fourth event of the Poker Masters, claiming his second PGT title and a $224,000. The post Vitalijs Zavorotnijs Wins Poker Masters