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- [Raphael Caixeta Wins First Bracelet of 2026 WSOP Online at GGPoker, Earns $207,167 and Bahamas Package](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/raphael-caixeta-wins-first-bracelet-2026-2-48534/): A $700 buy-in bounty tournament with more than 3,600 entrants produced a six-figure payday to open the 2026 WSOP Online at GGPoker. PokerNews reported that Raphael Caixeta won the $700 7th Annual WSOP Kick-Off event, claiming the first bracelet of the series along with $207,167 in combined prize money and bounty payments, plus a $30,000 package to the live Super Main Event at WSOP Paradise in The Bahamas.
- [Daniel Negreanu to Make Hustler Casino Live Debut August 28 in $100/$200 Cash Game](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/daniel-negreanu-make-hustler-casino-live-48536/): With a $50,000 minimum buy-in and $100/$200 stakes on the table, Daniel Negreanu is set to make his long-awaited Hustler Casino Live debut on August 28. Hustler Casino Live confirmed Negreanu's place in the lineup via a post on X, describing him as an eight-time WSOP bracelet winner and a GGPoker ambassador, according to PokerNews.
- [Treasure Island Las Vegas Ends $200 Free Slot Play Promo Three Weeks Early](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/treasure-island-las-vegas-ends-200-free-slot-play-promo-three-weeks-early-48511/): This week, the Treasure Island hotel-casino in Las Vegas launched a promo that was essentially a throwback to those early online gambling days, but it was even better. And because of its popularity, it did not last long.
- [Kalshi Adds Nasdaq Surveillance Technology to Strengthen Prediction-Market Oversight](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/kalshi-adds-nasdaq-surveillance-technology-strengthen-48509/): Facing growing scrutiny over market integrity, Kalshi is bringing Nasdaq's market-surveillance technology into its monitoring infrastructure — a move the exchange says is designed to detect insider trading, manipulation, and other forms of market abuse across its prediction-market products. The Nasdaq Market Surveillance platform will sit on top of Kalshi's existing systems and extend coverage to both event contracts and perpetual-style derivatives, according to PokerNews.
- [OYO Las Vegas Accused of Using Online Disguise to Trick Tourists Into Booking Stays](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/oyo-las-vegas-accused-of-using-online-disguise-to-trick-tourists-into-booking-stays-48499/): A Las Vegas content creator has lifted the veil on what appears to be one heck of a Las Vegas tourism scam. According to Jennifer Gay, who goes by VegasStarFish on social media, OYO Las Vegas, a hotel-casino on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, has been tricking travelers into booking stays by disguising its property with AI images and fake names on popular travel sites.
- [Joe McKeehen Wins 2026 SHRPO Championship for $462,600 at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/joe-mckeehen-wins-2026-shrpo-championship-48502/): Eleven years after capturing the World Series of Poker Main Event title, Joe McKeehen added another marquee result to his résumé on August 12, taking down the $5,300 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open Championship event in Hollywood, Florida for $462,600. The 673-entry field generated a $3,262,704 prize pool, according to PokerNews, making it one of the larger prize pools of the series.
- [Flutter Entertainment Changes Leadership as CEO Peter Jackson Departs](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/peter-jackson-out-as-ceo-at-flutter-entertainment-48490/): Flutter Entertainment, the owner of many of the industry's top gaming products, will bring on new leadership soon. Current Chief Executive Officer Peter Jackson, who has been in his post since January 2018, is reportedly stepping down from his position, effective October 1. He is to be replaced by the current President of Flutter, Dan Taylor, although Jackson will be staying around to advise leadership until the end of the year.
- [ClubWPT Gold Withdraws From Arizona Online Poker Market Under Legal Pressure](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/clubwpt-gold-withdraws-from-arizona-online-poker-market-under-legal-pressure-48483/): ClubWPT Gold has withdrawn from the Arizona online poker market, giving players just a few days to submit prize redemption requests. Arizona players received the news on Friday, just before games were shut down on Saturday, August 8.
- [EPT Barcelona Adds New €2,200 “In the Money at 180,000” Event With Automatic Cash Mechanic](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ept-barcelona-adds-2200-money-180000-48480/): PokerStars is introducing a format twist at EPT Barcelona this year with a €2,200 tournament called "In the Money at 180,000," scheduled to run August 17–27 at Casino Barcelona: any player who accumulates 180,000 chips during Day 1 immediately bags their stack, locks up a Day 2 seat, and secures a cash — eliminating the traditional money bubble entirely. EPT Tournament Director Toby Stone described the mechanic as giving players the ability to instantly bag and lock up a Day 2 cash the moment they hit that chip threshold, according to PokerNews.
- [European Poker Tour Ready to Restart 2026 Season with EPT Barcelona Stop](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-ept-barcelona-starts-on-august-16-48476/): With all the activity in the tournament poker world, you would be remiss if you forgot that the 2026 European Poker Tour season is underway. That will be rectified this week as the crème of the European poker world goes to one of its favorite locations, the Casino Barcelona in Spain. The EPT Barcelona will be held between August 16 and August 29, with a plethora of tournaments and entertainment for those who will be participating in the festival.
- [PokerStars to Move UK Customers onto Betfair Platform in Flutter Network Restructuring](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerstars-move-uk-customers-onto-betfair-48474/): Flutter is reshaping how it delivers poker in the United Kingdom, with PokerStars announcing a restructuring that will bring its brand onto the Betfair platform under the name "PokerStars on Betfair." The move, reported by PokerNews on August 10, 2026, marks a significant shift in how the two Flutter-owned properties will operate together, combining poker with sports betting and premium casino gaming in a single integrated offering.
- [Lucas Jumalon Signs with Poker Royalty After 2026 WSOP Main Event Victory](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/lucas-jumalon-signs-poker-royalty-after-48470/): Wire-to-wire chip leader, 9,208 opponents, and $10 million in prize money — that was the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event performance that earned 22-year-old Lucas Jumalon his first bracelet, and it has now landed him a management deal with one of poker's most established representation firms. Jumalon, from Washington, has signed with Las Vegas-based Poker Royalty as a brand ambassador, according to a report published by PokerNews on August 8, 2026.
- [GGPoker Releases 33-Bracelet WSOP Online 2026 Schedule, Series Begins August 16](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ggpoker-releases-33-bracelet-wsop-online-2026-schedule-series-begins-august-16-48468/): The 2026 World Series of Poker just ended, so how about some more World Series of Poker? GGPoker has announced the schedule for WSOP Online 2026, which is already set to kick off next week.
- [Venetian DeepStack Championship Awards $22.9 Million Across 121 Events as Next Festival Gets Underway](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/venetian-deepstack-championship-awards-229-million-48465/): The 2026 Venetian DeepStack Championship at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas distributed $22,947,285 in prize money across 121 numbered events, running from May 21 through August 2, according to PokerNews. The series drew 28,595 entries excluding satellites and carried more than $16 million in guarantees.
- [Utter Domination: Lucas Jumalon Rolls Over Lauri Saaskilahti, Wins 2026 WSOP Main Event Championship](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-main-event-final-table-results-48455/): When the cards went in the air on Wednesday night, Jumalon held a healthy lead over Lauri Saaskilahi, holding 328 million to the Finn’s 225 million. There were two ways the heads-up battle for the 2026 WSOP Main Event title could go: a strategic fight that would last deep into the Vegas night as the chip stacks were deep, or a slugfest that would last a short time.
- [Poker’s Elite Sound Off on Poker Hall of Fame, Propose Changes](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokers-elite-sound-off-on-poker-hall-of-fame-propose-changes-48451/): Never has a Poker Hall of Fame election come and gone without controversy. The Powers That Be tried to head off some of the angst this year by tweaking the voting process, but after Jason Koon was the lone inductee this week, some of the top players in the world have given their suggestions for further changes.
- [Han Feng Busts WSOP Main Event Final Table in Fifth Place, Collects $2,250,000](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/han-feng-busts-wsop-main-event-2-48449/): Han Feng has been eliminated from the World Series of Poker Main Event final table in fifth place after a dramatic river card ended his run, earning $2,250,000 for his finish, PokerNews reported.
- [And Then There Were Two: Saaskilahti Versus Jumalon for the 2026 WSOP Main Event World Championship](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/final-two-players-2026-wsop-main-even-final-table-48445/): After a Monday night that seemed like it would last forever, it was a rather rapid Tuesday for the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table. It only took a couple of hours to go from the final seven players, blow past the final three players, and reach the final two survivors in the tournament. On Wednesday night, Lauri Saaskilahti will meet Lucas Jumalon in a heads-up clash for the 2026 WSOP Main Event championship.
- [Chengyu Liao Wins 2026 NOIR Poker Series $7,500 High Roller in North Cyprus for $300,000](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/chengyu-liao-wins-2026-noir-poker-48442/): Chengyu Liao, an Istanbul-based non-professional who said he flew to North Cyprus specifically for the weekend to play poker, won the $7,500 High Roller at the 2026 NOIR Poker Series at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa, taking home $300,000 in first-place prize money, according to PokerNews.
- [Jason Koon Inducted Into Poker Hall of Fame](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/jason-koon-inducted-into-poker-hall-of-fame-48435/): Poker pro Jason Koon, in his first year of eligibility at age 40, has been elected to the Poker Hall of Fame. Koon is the only person in the Hall’s Class of 2026.
- [Julian Selinger Wins 2026 WSOP Circuit Tallinn €1,500 Main Event After Dramatic Comeback from Three Big Blinds](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/julian-selinger-wins-2026-wsop-circuit-48430/): German native Julian Selinger completed a remarkable heads-up comeback to claim the 2026 WSOP Circuit Tallinn €1,500 Main Event at the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel and Olympic Park Casino in Estonia, according to PokerNews. Selinger defeated Dutchman Roy van der Reijnst after a four-hour heads-up battle to take the title, a WSOP Circuit Main Event ring, and a top prize of €210,000.
- [WSOP Does the Right Thing, Honors WSOP Paradise Prize Package for Circuit Ring Winners](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wsop-does-the-right-thing-honors-wsop-paradise-prize-package-for-circuit-ring-winners-48422/): The World Series of Poker has relented to pressure from players and will award those who won an WSOP Online Circuit ring a $5,000 WSOP Paradise prize package.
- [Handicapping the 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table, Part III: Leaders of the Pack](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/handicapping-the-2026-wsop-main-event-final-table-part-iii-48420/): For a guy who doesn’t step to the tournament tables often, Jamie Shaevel makes the most of his efforts. A self-confessed cash game player, Shaevel has had some previous success at the Main Event; in fact, it’s the one tournament where he has consistently shown some skills. In his tournament career dating back to 2009, he has cashed in the Main Event seven previous times, with a peak finish of 100th place in 2011. With his run to the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table, he has earned the biggest cash of his poker career.
- [World Series of Poker Removes Shot Clock From Main Event Final Table](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/world-series-of-poker-removes-shot-clock-from-main-event-final-table-48414/): With the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event final table kicking off in just three days, the WSOP has implemented a rule change. Announced on social media, the WSOP has decided that there will not be “shot clock” at the final table.
- [Bryn Kenney Wins $100K Super High Roller in Jeju, Pushes Live Tournament Earnings Past $90 Million](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/bryn-kenney-wins-100k-super-high-48406/): Bryn Kenney secured a seven-figure result at the $100,000 King's Charity Super High Roller at the King's Poker Cup in Jeju, South Korea, pushing his cumulative live tournament earnings past $90 million and extending his lead atop The Hendon Mob all-time money list, according to PokerNews.
- [Poker Players and Tax Advocates Urge IRS to Postpone New Gambling Loss Deduction Rule](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-players-tax-advocates-urge-irs-48403/): Poker players, tax professionals, lobbyists, and hobby gamblers appeared at an IRS public hearing on Friday to speak out against a gambling tax change, with every speaker who attended calling for the rule to be reconsidered, postponed, or clarified, according to PokerNews, which attended the hearing remotely.
- [Minnesota Judge Blocks State Ban on Sports Prediction Markets as Federal and Operator Battles Intensify](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/minnesota-judge-blocks-state-ban-on-sports-prediction-markets-48377/): A Minnesota judge blocked the state's bill banning sports prediction markets on July 29, 2026, according to Legal Sports Report, adding a significant legal development to an already contested regulatory landscape for prediction market operators across the United States.
- [ICE Agents Detain Indicted Israeli Poker Pro Gal Yifrach in Los Angeles](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ice-agents-detain-indicted-israeli-poker-pro-gal-yifrach-in-los-angeles-48388/): U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took indicted poker pro Gal Yifrach into custody in Los Angeles, according to a PokerNews report published July 26, 2026. Yifrach, an Israeli citizen who PokerNews reported has long resided in the United States, was detained by ICE agents at what the outlet described as a Los Angeles-area location.
- [WNBA Promotes Video of Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers Betting on Game](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wnba-promotes-video-of-angel-reese-paige-bueckers-betting-on-game-48391/): Two of the WNBA’s biggest stars were caught on camera wagering hundreds of dollars on an upcoming game between their teams. And perhaps the craziest part is that they weren’t really “caught” at all – they happily talked about it, filmed the bet themselves, and the league posted the video on its official social media channel.
- [Handicapping the 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table, Part II: In the Driver’s Seat?](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/handicapping-the-2026-wsop-main-event-final-table-part-ii-48381/): It is a close race between Boos and one of the top three players, Jamie Shaevel, as to who had the quieter approach to the 2026 WSOP Main Event. Other than a pivotal moment when he was all-in against Han Feng in a race situation that he won, Boos has laid low during the run to the final table. This approach has served him well in the 2026 WSOP overall and particularly in the Main Event.
- [Handicapping the 2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table, Part I: Hanging by a Thread](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/handicapping-2026-wsop-main-event-final-table-part-i-48359/): Feng is perhaps going to be the breakout star of the 2026 WSOP Main Event. The winner of the 2024 Global Poker Index Mid-Major Player of the Year award, Feng has steadily built a career from the mid-stakes arena. With only five years of tournament experience, Feng has worked his way through the minefields of smaller tournament poker, with this trip to the WSOP Main Event final table serving as his coming-out party.
- [PokerStars Announces 25th WCOOP, 20th Anniversary Sunday Million Coming September](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerstars-announces-25th-wcoop-20th-anniversary-sunday-million-coming-september-48355/): Online poker giant PokerStars has announced that the 25th running of the PokerStars World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) will be September 6-30. That is about all we know for the time being – complete schedule and details will be published in the coming weeks – but it enough for now for players to mark their calendars and cancel all other plans.
- [Long-Abandoned Site Across From Mandalay Bay Approved for Bold-Looking Casino Project](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/long-abandoned-site-across-from-mandalay-bay-approved-for-bold-looking-casino-project-48351/): The Las Vegas Strip might get more interesting looking in the next few years. On Wednesday, Clark County commissioners approved a plan to develop land across from Mandalay Bay into a 752-room casino resort, featuring a hotel tower with a giant, heart-shaped façade.
- [NFL Team Personnel Executive to Fight Gambling Suspension](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/nfl-team-personnel-executive-to-fight-gambling-suspension-48348/): The NFL suspended Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold indefinitely for violating the league’s gambling policy. His attorney said this week that he is appealing the punishment and that the accusations are “blatantly false.”
- [2026 WSOP Main Event Episodes Begin on ESPN](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-main-event-episodes-begin-on-espn-48338/): For the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Series of Poker is airing on the ESPN family of networks. Starting Tuesday night, ESPN and ESPN2 will broadcast episodes of the 2026 WSOP Main Event, culminating with the Main Event final table in early August.
- [Conclusion of WSOP Completely Revamps Player of the Year Races](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-player-of-the-year-update-48333/): There has been a great deal of controversy over the World Series of Poker’s Player of the Year race, but it has done one thing: completely reworked the two overall POYs in the game. A completely new list of contenders – save for a couple – has announced their intentions for the year-long race. The run begins now and continues to the end of 2026, when the final version of the WSOP and another tour’s World Championship will once again have an impact on the proceedings.
- [Shaun Deeb’s Main Event Tactics Work in His Favor, Leads WSOP POY Heading to Paradise](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/shaun-deebs-main-event-tactics-work-in-his-favor-leads-wsop-poy-heading-to-paradise-48330/): For now, it looks like Deeb has seized the upper hand. He earned 365 points for his efforts in the Main Event, and he would tack on another 234 points for finishing eighth in the H.O.R.S.E. tournament. Those two tournaments together were enough to push him into the pole position in the race for the 2026 WSOP POY with a total of 3,410 points.
- [Poker Pro Jared Greiner Hog Tied, Robbed After Playing in WSOP](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-pro-jared-greiner-hog-tied-robbed-after-playing-in-wsop-48322/): Poker pro Jared Greiner took to social media earlier this week to detail the horrifying ordeal of returning to his Las Vegas-area Airbnb after playing in the WSOP, only to be assaulted, threatened, taped up, and robbed.
- [2026 WSOP: Darren Rabinowitz Wins $5,000 8-Handed NLH Event, Stymies Phil Hellmuth’s Shot at 18th Bracelet](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-darren-rabinowitz-wins-5000-8-handed-nlh-event-stymies-phil-hellmuths-shot-at-18th-bracelet-48312/): Perhaps it is a little unfortunate that in writing about someone who won a cherished World Series of Poker bracelet, much or most of the focus is on the runner-up. But when the runner-up is Phil Hellmuth, that’s a big part of the story, like it or not.
- [2026 WSOP: David Peters Wins $10,000 6-Handed NLH Event, Fifth Career WSOP Bracelet](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-david-peters-wins-10000-6-handed-nlh-event-fifth-career-wsop-bracelet-48306/): As the 2026 World Series of Poker winds down and we wait for the Main Event final table, there are still a handful of bracelets to be awarded. One of those went to David Peters last night, who won Event #94: $10,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em for $1,001,391.
- [2026 WSOP Main Event: Hurry Up and Wait: Final Table Determined, Will Return on August 3](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-main-event-final-table-set-47738/): At the start, 9,208 hopefuls had a single dream: to win the 2026 WSOP Main Event. Now, after almost two weeks of poker, the final nine men have been determined in the race. It is also time to epitomize one of the axioms of the United States Marine Corps when it comes to taking action on a situation – hurry up and wait – as these players will go into the cooler until August 3, when they will return to Paris Las Vegas to battle for the World Championship.
- [Shot Clock Instituted at 2026 WSOP Main Event Due to Excessive Tanking](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/shot-clock-introduced-at-2026-wsop-47735/): In the late stages of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, WSOP officials took an unusual step. With the money bubble popped, many players still insisted on lengthy tanks, in appearance to consider their action but in reality to try to level up on the money board. This brought the “doom switch” for live tournament poker and the 2026 WSOP Main Event – a shot clock was instituted, with equal parts chagrin and approval from the poker community.
- [2026 WSOP Main Event: Poker’s Longest Day Looks to Set Main Event Final Table](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-main-event-day-seven-preview-47732/): After nearly two weeks of poker warfare, it has come down to this. The 2026 WSOP Main Event has entered its penultimate day, with 21 players left to battle for the nine slots that will come back in August to determine the next World Champion. Leading the way heading into Day Eight will be the defending champion of the Aussie Millions, Malcolm Trayner, who will have to fend off a triumvirate of notable professionals looking to derail his run.
- [2026 WSOP Main Event: Money Bubble Pops on Day Four, Field Whittled Down to 533 Players with Sam Sweilem Leading](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-main-event-day-four-47729/): On Day Four at the 2026 WSOP Main Event, the tension was palpable. 1,389 players were left in the field after the Day Three battles, but seven of them would not receive anything for their efforts. After two hours, the drama broke, involving a former World Champion, and by the end of the night there were only 533 runners left in the race with Tampa, FL’s Sam Sweilem holding the lead.
- [2026 WSOP: Main Event Comes Up Short of Money Bubble on Day Three; Late Registrant Sasha Liu Holds Lead](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-main-event-day-three-action-47725/): The grind known as the 2026 WSOP $10,000 Championship Event – the 2026 WSOP Main Event, to some – continued through Wednesday as the field came together for the first time. The object of the five levels of play on Day Three was to get to the money bubble, and the field got very close. Alas, they would come up just a bit short, meaning that a few unfortunate souls must return on Thursday and will receive nothing for their efforts.
- [2026 WSOP: Field Comes Together for Day Three of 2026 WSOP Main Event, Alex Foxen Dominates Day 2B Field](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-main-event-day-2d-47722/): There has also been tremendous outrage over ESPN’s coverage of the 2026 WSOP Main Event. In the first year of the WSOP’s new deal, people were apparently expecting the Worldwide Leader to give up much of its programming day to airing of the WSOP Main Event. That, unfortunately, is not a reality, and people have been complaining about it.
- [Live Blogging the 2026 WSOP Main Event…](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/live-blogging-the-2026-wsop-main-event-47693/): As the players go to the second break of the day, we're going to choose this point to encourage you to pick up your own viewing of the 2026 WSOP Main Event. ESPN+ will be airing coverage of the tournament at 8PM on Saturday and Sunday, which will conclude the opening flights. The target is the record of 10,112, which was set in 2023. It is also fun to be able to see the proceedings live, and for free (ESPN+ is a part of the Disney+ package, which is available through many cable companies), unlike in years past.
- [2026 WSOP: Daniel Negreanu Nabs $100,000 High Roller PLO Crown, Eighth Career Bracelet](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-daniel-negreanu-nabs-100000-high-roller-plo-crown-eighth-career-bracelet-47687/): The attention of the poker world might be on the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event, which started Thursday, but let’s not forget that there are still other WSOP tournaments going on. Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu won one such tournament, the $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha event, for the eighth bracelet of his career.
- [Doug Polk Stepping Away From The Lodge Card Club](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/doug-polk-stepping-away-from-the-lodge-card-club-47684/): Poker player, vlogger, and influencer Doug Polk has announced that he is “stepping back” from his role in the management of The Lodge Card Club near Austin, Texas.
- [2026 WSOP: It is Time…for the MAIN EVENT!](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/opening-day-of-the-2026-wsop-main-event-47680/): If you have been living under a rock somewhere, then it might have passed your attention that the 2026 World Series of Poker has been underway…for the past six weeks. All those tournaments have been a prelude to what literally thousands of people have been waiting for, and Thursday will bring that action to life. Yes, Thursday is the start of the 2026 WSOP $10,000 Championship Event – the “Main Event” – and it will be the focal point of the WSOP from here until its conclusion in August (more on this in a minute).
- [2026 WSOP: Shaun Deeb Wins $1,500 8-Game Mix Event for Ninth Career Bracelet](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-shaun-deeb-wins-1500-8-game-mix-event-for-ninth-career-bracelet-47674/): It seems Nines are lucky this summer. On Tuesday, Shaun Deeb won 2026 World Series of Poker Event #74: $1,500 8-Game Mix for his ninth career WSOP bracelet. His accomplishment comes just a day after Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi won his ninth WSOP title and just a few days after Benny Glaser won his.
- [2026 WSOP: Ground to Dust Again – Michael Mizrachi Earns Ninth Bracelet in $10K PLO](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/mizrachi-wins-plo-world-championship-47671/): It might have taken an extra day, but it was worth the wait for reigning World Champion Michael Mizrachi. Going into overtime against two overmatched opponents, Mizrachi held over 80% of the chips in play in Event #70, the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha World Championship. With such an advantage, Mizrachi barely broke a sweat on Monday in taking the ninth bracelet of his WSOP career.
- [Alex Foxen New Leader for WSOP POY; Arieh, Glaser, Schulman in Pursuit](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wsop-poy-update-before-main-event-47669/): Ahead of the start of the $10,000 Championship Event – the “Main Event” of the World Series of Poker – the lineup on the Player of the Year race has completely shuffled. Shaun Deeb, who was near the top just a couple of weeks ago in his pursuit of repeating as POY, is now mired deep in the pack. There is a whole new cast of characters who have taken over the lead of the WSOP POY, with Alex Foxen heading a tight pack that includes Josh Arieh, Nick Schulman, and 2026 Poker Players’ Championship winner Benny Glaser in pursuit.
- [2026 WSOP: Skye Chen Wins $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship on Back of Gutsy All-in Call](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-skye-chen-wins-1000-ladies-no-limit-holdem-championship-on-back-of-gutsy-all-in-call-47662/): In just her second-ever World Series of Poker event, Skye Chen won the 2026 WSOP Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship, outlasting Aubrey Williams in a thrilling heads-up contest. It was the largest Ladies event in WSOP history, with 1,475 entrants, eclipsing last year’s record of 1,368 entrants.
- [2026 WSOP: Benny Glaser Wins $50K Poker Players Championship, Ninth Career Bracelet](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-benny-glaser-wins-50k-poker-players-championship-ninth-career-bracelet-47657/): Benny Glaser has had a heck of a poker career, but boy, this past year has been something. Among other accomplishments, in 2025, he became just the seventh player in history to win three bracelets in a single World Series of Poker. And now, he has won the $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship, the most prestigious tournament at the WSOP next to the Main Event, good for over $1.3 million and his ninth career WSOP bracelet.
- [MLB Players Union Wants to Ban Player Prop Bets](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/mlb-players-union-wants-to-ban-player-prop-bets-47654/): The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has proposed a ban on player prop bets as part of the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with the league. The ban would include bets on prediction markets like Kalshi.
- [2026 WSOP: Poker Players Up in Arms Over Floor Allowing Call After Declaring Hand Dead](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-poker-players-up-in-arms-over-floor-allowing-call-after-declaring-hand-dead-47648/): He then posted two videos that someone else at the table recorded, showing what happened. In the first, eight-second video, the floor can clearly be heard counting down and after “one,” he says, “dead hand.” The person recording then immediately tries to guess Leonard’s hand, since the hand was done and Leonard was presumably the winner.
- [2026 WSOP: Benny Glaser Leads Pro-Laden Final Table in $50K Poker Players’ Championship](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/final-table-of-50k-ppc-47646/): After four days of battling across several disciplines of poker, the field has been reduced to the final six players in the $50,000 Poker Players’ Championship. Event #60 concludes today at the 2026 World Series of Poker, and the man who led Day Four has left no doubt that he is looking for the overall title. Benny Glaser will hold court today in the WSOP “Battlezone,” but his chances at winning his ninth WSOP bracelet will face a significant challenge from the wealth of talent around him.
- [Poker Hall of Fame Announces Eight Nominees for Class of 2026](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/the-nominees-for-the-poker-hall-of-fame-47643/): After a remarkably fast public nomination process, the Poker Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday night the final eight nominees for the Class of 2026. Due to the changes in the voting process of the living Hall members, as many as six of these players could be inducted into the Hall. Those inductions will be announced during the final table of the 2026 WSOP $10,000 Championship Event (the “Main Event”) in August.
- [2026 WSOP: Benny Glaser Seizes Lead of $50,000 Poker Players’ Championship](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/day-three-ppc-at-wsop-47639/): The crème is slowly rising to the top in the $50,000 Poker Players’ Championship, Event #60 on the 2026 World Series of Poker schedule. After three days of battle, the final fifteen men are left standing, one of whom will be a new champion for the event after the elimination of former PPC champion Brian Rast on Day Three. Leading the way before play on Day Four will be Benny Glaser, but an incredible array of talented players is behind him, headlined by multiple bracelet winners Josh Arieh, Phil Ivey, and the ever-present form of Phil Hellmuth.
- [2026 WSOP: Calvin Anderson Becomes Summer’s Second Double Bracelet Winner](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-calvin-anderson-becomes-summers-second-double-bracelet-winner-47636/): Calvin Anderson and Naoya Kihara should have dinner together and compare notes. This past weekend, Anderson became the second player – after Kihara – to become a double-bracelet winner in the 2026 World Series of Poker.
- [2026 WSOP: Kristopher Tong Tops Day Two Leaderboard in $50K PPC](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-players-championship-day-two-47634/): The field is beginning to thin out at the 2026 WSOP Poker Players’ Championship. After the close of late registration, which allowed the tournament to surpass its 2025 numbers, the players battled onward in pursuit of this WSOP bracelet, a million-dollar prize, and the prestigious Chip Reese Trophy. The player with the best chance to be the beneficiary of all those goodies is Kristopher Tong, who not only maintained his momentum from Day One but also emerged as the leader of the pack in the Day Two survivors.
- [2026 WSOP: First Day in the Books for $50K PPC; Joao Simao Outlasts Field in $50K PLO](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ppc-and-50k-plo-highlights-47632/): The $50,000 Poker Players’ Championship, Event #60 on the 2026 WSOP agenda, is always noted for the number of superstars at the tables. Because of the high buy-in and the quality of the opponents, the PPC has become one of the marquee events of the WSOP, and last year it was notable because of the victory by eventual World Champion Michael Mizrachi’s fourth victory in the tourney. Alas, there will not be a #5 in the mix for ‘The Grinder’ as he was felled in the Day One action.
- [Halfway There: Highlights of the 2026 WSOP at the Midpoint of the Schedule](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/highlights-of-the-first-half-of-the-2026-wsop-47629/): For all intents and purposes, we have reached the halfway point of the 2026 World Series of Poker. 49 tournaments are in the books, and there has been heartbreak and triumph throughout the first half of the schedule. Here are just a few of the highlights – and some lows – that have occurred over the initial half of the 2026 WSOP.
- [Same Cards Dealt in Same Order in Two Different Hands at 2026 WSOP](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/same-cards-dealt-in-same-order-in-two-different-hands-at-2026-wsop-47625/): Another dealing controversy has arisen at the 2026 World Series of Poker. In the end, it seems like more of an oddity or minor mistake than a full-blown problem, but it is weird, nonetheless.
- [Did a Dealer Error Win Someone a World Series of Poker Bracelet?](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/did-a-dealer-error-win-someone-a-world-series-of-poker-bracelet-47620/): Tuesday marked the end of the 2026 World Series of Poker $500 Colossus event, one of the most popular tournaments on the schedule, as it offers the chance at a huge payday for just a $500 buy-in. Justin Smith celebrated his win last night, shocked that he was able to outlast over 16,000 entries to bank $550,000, nine times more than his total prior tournament earnings.
- [Brendan Sorsby to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft After Sports Betting Scandal Fallout](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/brendan-sorsby-to-enter-nfl-supplemental-draft-after-sports-betting-scandal-fallout-47618/): In a surprising turn of events, Brendan Sorsby has announced that he will not play quarterback at Texas Tech, instead declaring for the NFL’s supplemental draft. The decision comes just a week after a judge granted him a temporary injunction, allowing him to play college football after the NCAA ruled him ineligible for betting on college games.
- [Radical Changes to the Voting Process for the Poker Hall of Fame](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-poker-hall-of-fame-nominations-open-47616/): Since the organization's creation in 1979, the Poker Hall of Fame has sought to honor the greats of the game (actually having a physical location would be a good start, but I digress). To date, 63 members have been inducted, making it a highly exclusive club (there are 33 living members of the Hall). Over the past few years, however, there have been numerous complaints about the Hall's voting process – and the “powers that be” at the Hall hope that radical changes to the voting process will quash these complaints.
- [2026 WSOP Double Bracelet Winner Naoya Kihara Leads Shaun Deeb in Race for WSOP POY](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/kihara-leads-deeb-for-2026-wsop-poy-47610/): We are creeping up on the halfway point of the 2026 World Series of Poker, and the race for the Player of the Year is beginning to heat up. It would seem to be natural that the first (and so far, only) double-bracelet winner of the 2026 WSOP, Naoya Kihara, is atop the POY standings. Kihara is facing the onslaught of a perennial challenger for the 2026 WSOP POY crown in Shaun Deeb, and there are plenty of other contenders for the crown.
- [PokerStars Joins World Cup Fever With SpinGoal Promo](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerstars-joins-world-cup-fever-with-spingoal-promo-47605/): PokerStars often runs Spin & Go promotions in conjunction with popular sporting events, so naturally, the World Cup is no exception. On Thursday, the same day the World Cup began, PokerStars kicked off (pun sort of intended) its SpinGoal promo, giving players a chance to win additional cash prizes by playing Spin & Go’s like they normally do.
- [Brendan Sorsby Got Away With Betting on His Own Team](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/brendan-sorsby-got-away-with-betting-on-his-own-team-47600/): The college sports world was shocked this week when a judge granted Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction, allowing him to play in the upcoming football season despite being declared ineligible for betting on college football games.
- [2026 WSOP: One for the Ladies – Kristen Foxen Takes Down $25K High Roller](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/kristen-foxen-wins-sixth-bracelet-2026-wsop-47596/): It’s not like Kristen Foxen has been sneaking up on the poker world. She is one of the few women who step into the high-stakes world of “High Roller” poker, tournaments that run over $10,000. She has won five World Series of Poker bracelets in her career, topping her husband, Alex Foxen, in that category. Kristen can now add another tick mark to her bracelet ledger – and a $1.77 million payday, the biggest of her career – after winning Event #19, the $25,000 High Roller tournament, at the 2026 WSOP.
- [Back-to-Back: Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner at 2026 WSOP](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/back-to-back-naoya-kihara-becomes-first-double-bracelet-winner-at-2026-wsop-47593/): Japan’s Naoya Kihara won the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship Sunday night, making him the first player at the 2026 World Series of Poker to win two bracelets. What’s more is that he did it in back-to-back championship events, previously winning the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship just a few days earlier.
- [2026 WSOP: Jeff Madsen Captures Bracelet #5 in Dealer’s Choice; Kristen Foxen and Jesse Lonis in Contention in $25K High Roller](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-madsen-wins-dealers-choice-25k-day-two-47590/): In the $1,500 Dealer’s Choice tournament, Event #20 on the 2026 WSOP schedule, ten players returned on Friday to battle it out for the crown. The event is considered one of the most difficult bracelets to win because players must have a background in 21 different poker disciplines. Leading the way to start the day was Philip Wess, who was stacked with 5.37 million in chips and led Dario Sammartino, who held the #2 slot with 2.03 million.
- [Bally’s Intralot to Buy evoke for $326 Million](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ballys-intralot-to-buy-evoke-for-326-million-47585/): Greek gambling company Bally’s Intralot has agreed to acquire British bookmaker evoke plc in an all-stock deal for 52 pence per share. That represents a 30% premium over Thursday’s closing price, bringing the total purchase price to approximately £243 million ($326 million).
- [2026 WSOP: Ricky Landais Eliminated From $10K GGMillion$ High Roller Because of Misdeal](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wsop-2026-ricky-landais-eliminated-from-10k-ggmillion-high-roller-because-of-misdeal-47581/): Mistakes happen in life, and that includes poker. Players act out of turn, misread the board, miscount chips, and more. Dealers also mess up sometimes, as like any one of us, they are human. Unfortunately for Ricky Landais, a dealer error may have cost him tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even a million dollars.
- [2026 WSOP: Dimitar Danchev Reigns in Heads-Up, Scott Clements Denies Phil Hellmuth, Todd Brunson in Omaha Hi/Lo](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/danchev-wins-heads-up-clements-wins-omaha-hi-lo-at-2026-wsop-47577/): The $25,000 Heads-Up No Limit Hold’em tournament, Event #7 on the 2026 WSOP calendar, saw 128 entries whittled down to the Final Four on Monday. In one battle zone, perennial POY contender Alex Foxen was set to square off against Nikita Kuznetsov for a place in the Championship Round. On the other patch of baize, Dimitar Danchev was jet-lagged (he had arrived in Las Vegas from Russia only on Saturday for the 2026 WSOP) but ready to go to battle against Japan’s Ryuta Nakai. Although all the participants were guaranteed a $300,000 payday, they were all in the game for the WSOP bracelet.
- [NCAA Says Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Should Be Done With College Football for Betting on Own Team](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ncaa-says-texas-tech-qb-brendan-sorsby-should-be-done-with-college-football-for-betting-on-own-team-47574/): As Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby continues his legal battle to be able to play college football this upcoming season, the NCAA filed a legal brief Friday saying that because he bet on his own team, he should not be allowed to compete in NCAA games.
- [First Week of 2026 WSOP Awards Five Bracelets, Heads-Up to Be Decided Monday](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/first-five-bracelets-awarded-at-2026-wsop-47570/): The first week of the 2026 World Series of Poker is in the books, and five men have been fortunate enough to walk away with one of the most prized trophies in poker. The early action has been dominated by non-Texas Hold’em events, with Seven Card Stud and Pot Limit Omaha taking center stage at the 2026 WSOP. That will change on Monday as the Final Four from the $25,000 Heads-Up World Championship square off to determine the biggest buy-in tournament of the Vegas ‘summer camp’ to date.
- [2026 WSOP Broadcasting Efforts a Mixed Bag](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-broadcasting-efforts-47567/): Live broadcasting of the 2026 WSOP is now available on YouTube, at least until ESPN picks up coverage (when that will be is unknown), and the price is perfect…free. Gone are the days of paying PokerGO for their paywalled coverage of the tournament. On the downside, the dedicated WSOP YouTube channel only presents select coverage. That “select coverage” is something that many are complaining about, however.
- [Tennessee, Oklahoma, Iowa Pass Anti-Sweepstakes Casino Laws](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/tennessee-oklahoma-iowa-pass-anti-sweepstakes-casino-laws-47563/): Three states - Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Iowa - have recently taken legislative action against sweepstakes casino sites as pressure for the sites to comply with state laws ramps up.
- [All-Star Cast Assembled to Broadcast WSOP Events](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-broadcast-team-47559/): The 2026 World Series of Poker has begun in Las Vegas, but no broadcast of the tournament action has hit the air yet. The first event to be broadcast will be on Friday, when the WSOP will air the play from the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Heads-Up World Championship on YouTube. When that action kicks off on Friday, these are the people who will be commenting on it, and they are an all-star cast with years of experience broadcasting poker content.
- [Players to Watch at the 2026 World Series of Poker](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/players-to-watch-2026-world-series-of-poker-47554/): That time of the year is upon the poker world once again. The 2026 World Series of Poker kicks off bright and early (for poker players, anyway) at noon on Tuesday, and the throngs will descend on the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas like seventeen-year cicadas waiting to breed. Event #1, the $500 Mini-Mystery Millions, will kick off at noon, while the $5,000 Eight-Handed No Limit Hold’em tournament, Event #2 on the schedule, starts at 2 PM (the traditional starting event, the $500 Employees Event, is scheduled for May 27). But who will be the players to watch for at poker’s greatest event? Take a look at these players as they come to the tables this summer in Las Vegas.
- [Shuffle Up and Deal: 2026 World Series of Poker Begins This Week](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/shuffle-up-and-deal-2026-world-series-of-poker-begins-this-week-47550/): It’s that time of year again. Winter is in the rearview mirror and outdoor temps are comfortable, so it is time to spend the next month and a half in the air conditioning, playing poker. That’s right, the 2026 World Series of Poker kicks off on Tuesday, May 26 at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas with the first of 100 gold bracelet events.
- [Comedian Kevin Hart to be Focal Point of Upcoming “High Stakes Poker” Season](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/kevin-hart-back-on-season-16-of-high-stakes-poker-47547/): The worlds of celebrities and poker have often come together in the 21st-century entertainment scene. Many remember the “golden age” of these types of programming, such as Celebrity Poker Showdown, which featured actors, comedians, and other entertainers playing poker for charitable causes. This still exists today (witness the Creator Poker Championship) and will be further exemplified by the appearance of one of the top comedians in the entertainment industry, Kevin Hart, squaring off on the felt against poker’s biggest sharks.
- [Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets, CFTC Sues](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/minnesota-becomes-first-state-to-ban-prediction-markets-cftc-sues-47543/): Minnesota has become the first state to ban prediction markets, after Governor Tim Walz signed SF4760, a public safety bill, into law. The bill was previously passed overwhelmingly by both chambers of the state legislature.
- [Multitude of WSOP Events Will Be Counted Toward PokerGO Tour Race](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wsop-events-and-pgt-leaderboard-47540/): When it comes to the PokerGO Tour, everyone knows the big events. The PokerGO Cup, the U.S. Poker Open, and the Poker Masters are the first tournaments that come to mind. But many do not realize that almost a quarter of the qualifying tournaments for the PGT come from one event – the World Series of Poker, which will provide 31 qualifying events towards the 2026 PGT Player of the Year race.
- [Texas Tech QB Takes Legal Action to Regain Eligibility While in Treatment for Gambling Addiction](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/texas-tech-qb-takes-legal-action-to-regain-eligibility-while-in-treatment-for-gambling-addiction-47536/): Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has filed an injunction against the NCAA, looking to be reinstated and eligible to play in the upcoming season after admitting to gambling on his own team when he was at Indiana University. Sorsby, who was the most coveted quarterback in the transfer portal this past offseason (he previously played at the University of Cincinnati), voluntarily checked himself into a residential treatment program for gambling addiction in April.
- [World Poker Tour to Return to Australia this September](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wpt-australia-return-in-september-47534/): While they are on break for the 2026 World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour is actively setting its schedule for the second half of 2026. The WPT has announced that, for one of its second-half tournaments, the carnival will return to Sydney, Australia, with the Star Sydney as host. The Star Sydney will host two major events: a $ 1,500 WPT Prime event and a $5,000 WPT Australia Main Event, which will take place during the WPT’s 20-day stay “down under,” along with a plethora of preliminary events.
- [2026 WSOP Looks to Head Off Potential Problems Repeating from 2025](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wsop-rule-changes-47531/): To try to avoid this issue, the 2026 WSOP rulebook has been amended. It now includes a statement, under Rule 40.e, that reads:
- [The Lodge Card Club Austin Sets Grand Reopening for May 26](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/the-lodge-card-club-austin-sets-grand-reopening-for-may-26-47522/): The Lodge Card Club just outside of Austin, Texas, has announced that it will reopen on May 26 at 9:00am, two and a half months after it was raided by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).
- [Brock Wilson Leads PGT POY, Victoria Livschitz Tops the Ladies’ Race](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/brock-wilson-victoria-livshitz-lead-2026-player-of-the-year-races-47516/): Last week, we looked at the two major Player of the Year races, provided by CardPlayer Magazine and the Global Poker Index. There are a couple of other POY battles that people are interested in, however. On one, the leader has been dominant during the "high roller" tournaments, but the other shows that the steady pace is the way to go about things, as the current leader isn’t making big scores, but she is fending off the five-time champion in the Women's 2026 Player of the Year race.
- [New Debit Card Reflects the Worst of Gambling’s Pervasiveness in Everyday Life](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/new-debit-card-reflects-the-worst-of-gamblings-pervasiveness-in-everyday-life-47513/): It seems that everything today is gambling in some form or another. The latest entry in the “cross your fingers and hope it hits” game is, perhaps inevitably, a debit card. Last week, a fintech company named Tuyo went viral upon introducing its “buy now, pay maybe” card, bringing gamification mechanics to spending.
- [Roman Stoica Derails Bernhard Binder, Wins EPT Monte Carlo Main Event](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/roman-stoica-wins-2026-ept-monte-carlo-47508/): At the start of the final table for the European Poker Tour’s Monte Carlo Main Event, it looked like nobody could top Austria’s Bernhard Binder. With a dominant chip lead, the railbirds in Sporting Monte-Carlo figured they were there for a coronation rather than a competition. As they say, however, that is why they play these things on an oval green baize; the Russian Federation’s Roman Stoica climbed from the middle of the pack to first challenge, then defeat, Binder, earning the 2026 EPT Monte Carlo championship.
- [Bernhard Binder Heads Final Eight at EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Final Table](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ept-monte-carlo-final-table-determined-47506/): 1,011 entries were received in the cage at Sporting Monte-Carlo for the EPT Monte Carlo, building a healthy prize pool of €4.9 million, which was divvied up among the final 151 players. For those who went out in the early action, the best they could do was a €9,200 payday. Notable names who would walk away from Monte Carlo (hopefully) with more money than they entered included PokerStars-sponsored pro Maria Konnikova and former World Champion Hossein Ensan.
- [WSOP Implements In-App Dealer Rating System](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/wsop-implements-in-app-dealer-rating-system-47500/): The World Series of Poker has announced that players will be able to rate their dealers this summer from within the WSOP LIVE app.
- [Angle Shot or Misunderstanding? Mistaken Bet Leads to Wild Hand on Asian Poker Tour](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/angle-shot-or-misunderstanding-mistaken-bet-leads-to-wild-hand-on-asian-poker-tour-47495/): The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei wrapped up over the weekend, but not before a really weird hand played out during the heads-up portion of the NT$120,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event.
- [Brandon Wilson Dominating POY Races Headed to 2026 WSOP](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/brandon-wilson-dominating-poy-races-47492/): In the race for the Player of the Year in poker, there has been one name that has dominated over the others: Brandon Wilson. On the CardPlayer Magazine POY, Wilson has been able to move out to a dominant lead, while the Global Poker Index POY rankings have his lead a bit smaller, but still impressive, only halfway through the year. The true test is on the way, however, as players prepare for the marathon that is the 2026 World Series of Poker, which begins at the end of this month.
- [The STRAT Operator Goes Private After Sale of Real Estate Assets](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/the-strat-operator-goes-private-after-sale-of-real-estate-assets-47490/): Golden Entertainment, operator of The STRAT Hotel, Casino, and Tower on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, has made its transition to a privately-held company.
- [Ian Cohen Defeats Richard Seymour to Win WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/2026-wpt-seminole-hard-rock-poker-showdown-final-table-47485/): In a tournament that moved underneath the radar – seriously, there wasn’t much on it before or during play – the World Poker Tour has crowned a new champion. At the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in Hollywood, FL, Ian Cohen rode his start-of-day chip lead to the title. Most impressive, however, was the performance of the player he defeated, former professional football (American) player and Super Bowl champion Richard Seymour, who battled off the short stack to finish in the runner-up spot.

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- [Is Poker Legal in Canada?](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/is-poker-legal-canada/): Poker is legal in Canada, but the rules depend on which province you're in and where you're playing. This page covers how Canadian gambling law works, why rules differ across provinces, and which platforms or venues are legally allowed to offer poker. You'll also find a breakdown of how Ontario's licensed private operators compare to Crown-run models in provinces like Quebec. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of your legal options for playing poker in Canada and what to look for when choosing where to play.
- [MuchBetter Poker Canada: Understanding Payment Alternatives for American Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/muchbetter-poker-canada-sites/): MuchBetter poker Canada is about using the MuchBetter e-wallet to deposit and withdraw at Canadian online poker sites. This page covers how MuchBetter works in the Canadian market, which poker platforms accept it, and what fees and processing times to expect. By the end, you'll have enough to pick a poker site and decide if MuchBetter is the right payment option for you.
- [Credit Card Poker Canada: Best Sites for Visa, Mastercard & Prepaid Card Deposits](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/credit-card-poker-canada/): Credit card poker in Canada is widely available through offshore poker sites that accept Visa, Mastercard, and prepaid cards, though whether your deposit goes through depends on your card issuer and the site you pick. This page covers the top credit card-friendly poker sites for Canadian players, explains why transactions sometimes get declined, and walks you through how to complete deposits successfully. By the end, you'll have enough information to choose a site and make your first deposit with confidence.
- [PayPal Poker Sites Canada: Verified Real-Money Options for 2026](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/paypal-poker-sites-canada/): PayPal poker sites in Canada exist, but they mostly work through indirect methods rather than a direct deposit connection. This page covers how Canadian players can use PayPal to fund real-money poker accounts, including peer-to-peer options like MatchPay and cryptocurrency conversion. It also covers which sites support these methods and what to expect from the process. By the end, you'll have enough information to pick a method and site that works for how you want to play.
- [Best Casino Payment Methods for Canada Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/casino-payment-methods-canada/): Canadian players have plenty of options when it comes to moving money at online casinos: Interac, credit cards, e-wallets, prepaid cards, and cryptocurrency are all on the table. But Canada has its own banking rules and quirks, including provincial regulations and Ontario's licensed market, that affect which payment processors casinos can accept and how transactions get handled. This page breaks down how each payment method works, what fees and processing times to expect, and where restrictions apply. By the end, you'll know which deposit and withdrawal option makes the most sense for you.
- [Best Interac Poker Sites for Canadian Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/interac-poker-sites/): The best Interac poker sites let Canadian players deposit and withdraw in CAD quickly, without routing payments through international processors. This page covers which poker platforms accept Interac for both deposits and withdrawals, how processing times compare across sites, and what Canadian players should know about verification requirements and provincial regulations. By the end, you will have enough information to choose a site that fits how you want to manage your poker funds.
- [Best Online Casinos Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/online-casinos-canada/): Online casinos in Canada give players access to a wide range of real money gaming options, including slots, table games, and live dealer titles, with support for payment methods like Interac e-Transfer and cryptocurrency. Most of these platforms are offshore operations, meaning they are licensed outside Canada's provincial regulatory systems. This guide covers five offshore online casinos that accept Canadian players, with details on their bonuses, game libraries, payment options, and licensing.
- [Best Poker Sites Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/poker-sites-canada/): The best poker sites Canada offers span two distinct licensing environments: Ontario's regulated iGaming market and offshore rooms serving players in other provinces. Both can deliver strong traffic, game variety, and payment options that work for Canadian players. What separates a good option from the right one depends on where you play and what you're looking for. This guide identifies the top-rated rooms across both environments so you can find the site that fits your province, your game, and your bankroll.
- [Sportsbooks that Accept Canada Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/sportsbooks-canada/): Sportsbooks Canada bettors can access include a range of offshore platforms that accept CAD deposits, support Interac and crypto payments, and cover major leagues like the NHL, CFL, and NBA. This page ranks the top options available to Canadian players and compares them across key factors including welcome bonuses, payout speeds, betting limits, and mobile experience. By the end, you will have enough information to choose the sportsbook that best fits how you bet.
- [Online Gambling in Canada](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ca/): Online gambling in Canada sits in a clear legal framework, but it still feels confusing because the rules change by province and territory. You can legally play on provincial sites, and you can also find offshore sites that accept Canadian players, but the level of protection is not the same Canada also has one major outlier: Ontario opened a competitive private iGaming market on April 4, 2022 through iGaming Ontario and the AGCO, which changed how regulated online gambling looks in the country.
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- [Sportsbooks in the United States: Complete Guide](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/sportsbooks/): A sportsbook is a betting platform that allows you to wager on sports through fixed odds and structured markets. This guide explains how sportsbooks work, which types accept US players, how bonuses function, how payments are processed, and how tax and safety rules apply. The goal is simple: help you choose a sportsbook that aligns with your betting style, payment preference, and risk tolerance. The best sportsbook depends on your betting goal. Below, you will find intent-based categories. Each section includes labeled operators.
- [Super Slots Casino Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/online-casinos/super-slots-casino-review/): Established: 2020
- [Bovada Casino Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/online-casinos/bovada-casino-review/): Established: 2011 (as Bovada; operational roots trace back to the early 1990s via Bodog)
- [Ignition Casino Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/online-casinos/ignition-casino-review/): Established: 2016
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- [Top Mobile Casinos 2025 – Best Real Money Casino Apps by Country](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/top-mobile-casinos/): In 2025, mobile casinos will dominate online gambling. Players want speed, bonuses, and instant withdrawals from their phones. But depending on your country, access varies. This guide ranks the best mobile casinos—licensed and offshore—for real money play worldwide.
- [Gambling Laws by Country – A 2025 Legal Guide for Global Casino Players](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/gambling-laws-by-country/): Governments regulate gambling for three reasons:
- [International Online Casinos: Where to Play Without Local Restrictions](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/international-casinos/): As global gambling laws evolve, many players seek international casinos to enjoy more freedom, higher bonuses, and faster withdrawals. These platforms operate under offshore licenses like Curaçao, Kahnawake, and MGA (Malta) and cater to players from restrictive jurisdictions.
- [Spel i Sverige: Regler, licenser och skydd för dig som spelare](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/se/): Den svenska spelmarknaden är en av de mest strikt reglerade i Europa och är utformad för att garantera trygghet, rättvisa och transparens för både spelare och operatörer. Sedan omregleringen 2019 har Spellagen (2018:1138) infört ett tydligt licenssystem där alla som vill erbjuda spel om pengar till svenska konsumenter måste ha en giltig licens från Spelinspektionen – den myndighet som ansvarar för tillsyn och reglering av all spelverksamhet i landet.
- [Online Gambling in Australia: Legal Insights, Safe Play, and Player Protection](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/au/): Gambling is a major part of Australian culture—whether it’s a lottery ticket, a punt on the footy, or a spin on the pokies. Australians are some of the most active gamblers in the world.
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- [Bodog Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/bodog-poker-review/): Bodog is one of the original brands in online gaming. While its poker room did not launch until 2004, the bookmaking operation dates back to the late 1990’s. Our Bodog poker review will discuss how you can play at Bodog for real money. We cover deposit options, withdrawal methods, promotions, software and offerings at Bodog beyond poker. Bodog is available in Canada, with other brands accepting players in Southeast Asia. US players can get access to poker games at Ignition and Bovada.
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- [Ignition Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ignition-poker/): Continue reading this Ignition Poker review to learn why this is a top site for those looking for a safe and secure online poker room.
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- [BetOnline Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/betonline-poker/): Established: 2001
- [Americas Cardroom Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/americas-cardroom/): Americas Cardroom
- [Sportsbetting Poker](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/sportsbetting-poker/): Established: 2003 (commonly cited; some sources claim 1998–2011, but 2003 is most consistent)
- [True Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/true-poker-review/): True Poker is on the Winning Poker Network.  It was formerly known as Yatahay.  True Poker opened in 2001 and used a proprietary 3-D platform.  The software became very dated and it eventually moved to IG Soft, formerly known as Dobrosoft.
- [PokerHost Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerhost-review/): PokerHost is a journeyman online poker room.  It is currently on the Winning Poker Network.  It launched on Dobrosoft in 2004.  It eventually moved to Microgaming, then to Cake, next Merge Gaming, before it reached to the Equity Poker Network.  That is where it is today.
- [Intertops Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/intertops-poker-review/): Intertops is the world’s oldest online sportsbook.  It took the first online bet in January 1996.  It is one of the most respected brands in the world.  Intertops worked hard to preserve its reputation over the years.
- [Full Flush Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/full-flush-review/): Full Flush Poker is the flagship on the Equity Poker Network.  It uses the same software as BetOnline and the Chico Poker Network, but the player pools are separate.
- [Black Chip Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/black-chip-poker/): Black Chip Poker is a member of the Winning Poker Network.  It once operated on Merge Gaming before that network booted all of its non-core skins.  Black Chip Poker was one of only two that found a new home, as opposed to simply shutting down.  Poker Host is the other.
- [Texas Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/texas/): Online poker players in the US have something of a tough time when it comes to choosing where to play. Naturally they want to play somewhere they can easily deposit and have a decent selection of games to choose from, and generally have a positive experience. This means playing somewhere that offers a range of deposit options, has plenty of players and uses quality poker software. Like anyone they face the difficulty of knowing which the good sites are and which are best steered clear of. They also have to deal with the fact that not all places accept US players, which does limit their options a little.
- [Texas Hold’em Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/texas-holdem/): Poker is played in many different forms but there is one variant that stands out as being the most popular, and that is Texas Hold'em. This is without doubt the most commonly played poker game online and at any of the top sites you will find plenty of Texas poker cash games and tournaments taking place. The major live poker tournaments held throughout the world are also typically played using Texas Hold'em rules.
- [Best Real Money Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/real-money/): When it comes to online poker gameplay, you want to focus your efforts on the best real money poker sites. Top online sites for real money poker will ensure that you get the best deals and promotions, have access to quality banking methods, plus the ability to take part in cash gaming, tournaments and more. By having access to quality gaming, you can enjoy exciting poker hands and earn a profit. Finding the right mix of poker variants and buy-ins will allow you to put your skills to the test and hopefully build a solid bankroll and leave the poker table a bit richer.
- [New Jersey Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/new-jersey/): To get the most out of playing poker online it is important to choose a good poker site. This might sound simple enough, but there are some challenges involved. You obviously want to be playing at the best and most reputable places but it is not necessarily easy to determine which the good sites are and which should be avoided. If you live in the US then you have the added problem that not all poker websites accept customers from the US, which limits your options somewhat. However, there are plenty of poker rooms that are US friendly so you do still have a decent range to choose from.
- [Nevada Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/nevada/): A key consideration for any online poker player, whether experienced or a complete beginner, is where to play. The poker site that you choose will have a significant impact on your enjoyment of the game, and may even affect your chances of winning money. This is why it is essential to pick the right site, although this is easier said than done. The standard of poker rooms varies greatly and it can be difficult to know which the right site for you is.
- [Mobile Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/mobile/): It is fair to say that online poker has progressed enormously since the first real money poker sites started appearing on the web. The quality of the poker rooms has improved massively, and there is certainly a lot more sites around. Some of the advances have been very exciting and there can be little doubt that they have contributed to the growth in popularity of online poker.
- [Illinois Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/illinois/): Choosing the right place to play online poker can be a challenge for anyone, as it can be tough to know what separates the good sites from the bad. Things are that much more difficult for US players, as not everywhere accepts players from this part of the world due to legislation about the process of accepting deposits. Finding somewhere where you are allowed to play is hard enough, and you then need to determine whether a site is reputable and of a decent standard.
- [Mac Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/mac/): If you've been using a Mac for any length of time, you've likely encountered compatibility issues at some point. You may have been unable to use certain programs or access specific websites. While these problems still exist to some extent today, many applications now offer Mac compatibility or dedicated Mac versions. This is especially true when it comes to online poker for Mac users.
- [How to Choose a Poker Site](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/choosing-a-site/): Whether you are completely new to online poker and wanting to join your first poker room or an experienced player looking for somewhere new to play, it is quite likely that you will be somewhat overwhelmed by the amount of choice available. There are so many poker sites around that, even if you have some idea of what you are looking for, it really can be quite challenging to decide which one is right for you. It is very difficult to definitively state which the best poker site is, as so much depends on your own preferences and circumstances.
- [European Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/european/): Online poker has gained tremendous popularity throughout Europe, with numerous poker sites specifically designed to cater to European players. If you're based in Europe, you have access to an extensive selection of high-quality poker platforms. While having multiple options is advantageous, it's essential to carefully evaluate each site before making your decision. Simply joining the first poker room you encounter isn't advisable, as the quality and standards can vary significantly between different platforms.
- [Credit Card Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/credit-card/): Poker sites that accept credit card deposits, and debit card deposits, are usually very popular among players. This is because making using a credit or debit card is one of the easiest and simplest ways to deposit to a poker website. You just need to enter your card details and decide how much you want to deposit and your funds will typically be credited immediately to your account. Some poker rooms will add on a small surcharge, but this is typically very small (perhaps between 1 and 2 per cent) and it’s worth it for the sheer convenience factor.
- [Depositing to Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/depositing/): If you want to play online poker for real money then first thing you’ll need to do after joining a poker site is get some funds online. For the most part, this is a pretty straightforward process and typically doesn’t take very long. Most poker rooms have a wide range of deposit options available so you should be able to find a suitable method for getting money into your poker account. It is probably a good idea though, when choosing a poker site, to just check what options are available before signing up.
- [Canadian Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/canadian/): If you live in Canada and are looking for somewhere to play online poker then the good news is that you have plenty of places to choose from. Most of the major poker sites, and indeed the majority of all sites, welcome Canadian players at their tables. With so much choice you stand a much better chance of finding a poker room that is ideal for your own personal needs. In fact, you have so many options that it can be something of a challenge to decide which one you should be playing at.
- [Best UK Poker Sites (2025 Guide)](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/uk/): UK poker players enjoy a wide range of legal, safe, and high-quality online poker options. The market is competitive, player-friendly, and regulated under the UK Gambling Commission, giving UK residents a major advantage over players in stricter jurisdictions.
- [Best Omaha Poker Sites in 2025 – Top Rooms for PLO & Hi/Lo](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/omaha/): When most players think of online poker, Texas Hold’em usually comes to mind. However, Omaha poker is now one of the fastest-growing variants, particularly Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Omaha Hi/Lo. Nearly every top poker room offers Omaha tables today, with increasing traffic and tournament volume.
- [Australian Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/australian/): If you're an Australian poker enthusiast looking to play online, you're in luck. Many of the world's biggest poker sites, along with numerous smaller platforms, welcome Australian players at their virtual tables. This abundance of choice is fantastic news for players, but it can also make selecting the right poker site feel overwhelming – especially if you're unsure what features to prioritize in a quality poker room.
- [Best PayPal Poker Sites (2025) – Top Rooms Accepting PayPal](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/paypal/): When choosing a poker site, one key factor for many players is the deposit and withdrawal method. A growing number of players prefer to use PayPal because it’s fast, secure, and easy to manage. If you're one of them, this guide will help you find the best PayPal poker sites.
- [Best Poker Sites by Player Type, Region, and Device (2025 Guide)](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/): Online poker players in 2025 search by legal region, device, and skill level. This guide lists top-rated sites per U.S. state, country, player type, and mobile OS. Bonus comparisons, withdrawal speeds, and app performance are included.
- [Poker Odds](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-odds/): Once you have learned the rules of poker it is perfectly possible to enjoy playing it, and even win money, without knowing much about the strategy involved. However, if you want to be truly successful playing poker, there are a several fundamental concepts that you really need to understand. Many of these can seem quite confusing to beginner players but, for the most part, once you get your head around them they are actually relatively simple.
- [Best US Poker Sites](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-sites/us/): Online poker players in most parts of the world have a huge amount of choice when it comes to deciding where to play. Since the game really started increasing in popularity just after the turn of the century the number of poker sites has grown dramatically and it can actually be quite hard to know which ones are best and which ones should be avoided. For US players, though, the choice is not quite as wide, as the number of sites that welcome players from the States has diminished somewhat in recent years. This is largely due to the uncertainty of the legal issues surrounding online poker in the US.
- [Bovada Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/bovada-poker-review/): Bovada Poker
- [Chilipoker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/chilipoker-review/): The Quick Summary
- [Pokerview Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/pokerview-review/): PokerView opened in 2010 and was an online poker site that was ahead of its time.  It was on the Everleaf Gaming Network.  PokerView also had special tables where players could sit at poker tables while viewable on webcam.  Each player had to have video turned on and could see all other players at the table.  The goal was to create a friendly environment that mimicked a live poker game.
- [Poker WSOP Review 2024](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-wsop-review/): Poker.wsop.com is the World Series of Poker's officially sanctioned online poker site. Launched in 2009 by Caesars Entertainment, the site uses 888.com's Dragonfish software, the same software used by 888 Poker.
- [Carbon Poker Review – $5000 Free Bonus!](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/carbon-poker-review/): Carbon Poker is the flagship of the Merge Gaming Network.  It was once the largest U.S.-friendly online poker site.  Those days are long gone.
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- [Ultimate Bet Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/ultimate-bet-review/): UltimateBet is one of the marquee online poker destinations available to gamers today. Not only is the Kahnawake Gaming Commission approved US-friendly mega site the personal site of poker super stars Annie Duke and Phil Hellmuth Jr., but after a massive merger with fellow site, Absolute Poker, UltimateBet now forms one half of the enormous Cereus Poker Network.
- [Poker4Green Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker4green-review/): Poker4Green was a Cake Poker Network skin.  It launched in 2010 and marketed to European and South American online poker players.  The Cake Poker Network ran into financial difficulties around this time.  Poker4Green could not keep its doors open.  Its players were not getting paid and neither were the site owners.  It ceased operations in 2011. All players were moved to Colt Poker.  This was a common theme as many Cake Network site operators were forced out of business due to not getting paid by the network.
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- [A Dream Come True: Poker Island](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/poker-island/): Buy-ins add up. In many cases, the difference between becoming Phil Hellmuth and another one of the millions of online players making a few extra bucks playing poker every month is the cost of buy-ins.
- [Online Poker Rooms](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/online-poker-rooms/): BetOnline Key Details Established: 2001 Licensed: Panama Gaming Control Board Country Availability: Accepts players from most US states, Canada, much of Latin America, and select international markets; not available in Australia, France, Malta, Netherlands, New Jersey, or several countries in Africa and Asia Welcome Bonus: 100% up to $1,000 (casino; first three deposits), 50% up… Read more »
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- [Titan Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/titan-poker-review/): Titan Poker is one of the most important poker rooms on the iPoker network, launched in 2005 with Playtech software. The network received a tough blow when US policies caused them to ban US customers, which affected their player traffic. However, Titan Poker has fought to gain its traffic back by creating promotions, tournaments and freerolls to attract new customers. Another bid for new customers is the multi-lingual interface: Titan Poker is available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Dutch and French.
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- [Hollywood Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/hollywood-poker-review/): The Quick Summary
- [Cake Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/cake-poker-review/): Cake Poker also goes by the name Wincake.  It was rebranded to Wincake in August 2013. The site previously only offered online poker.  It added a casino and sportsbook when it changed its name.
- [Everest Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/everest-poker-review/): The Quick Summary
- [888 Poker Review 2025 – Soft Games, Trusted Brand, $400 Bonus](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/888-poker-review/): 888 Poker remains one of the longest-standing poker brands online. In 2025, it targets casual players with soft games, user-friendly software, and strong player safety. While it doesn’t match the traffic of PokerStars or GGPoker, it beats both in recreational player experience and support accessibility.
- [Sun Poker Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/sun-poker-review/): Sun Poker opened in 2004.  It was originally known as Caribbean Sun Poker.  Its sister sites were casinos known as Caribbean Sun and Omni Casino.
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- [DoylesRoom Review](https://www.pokernewsdaily.com/doylesroom-review/): DoylesRoom is no longer in business.  It was acquired by the Winning Poker Network in 2011 a few months after Black Friday.  The poker site was named after Doyle Brunson.  He no longer wanted his name associated with online poker and asked the new owners to remove it.  The Winning Poker Network obliged and revived the Americas Cardroom name, which was idle since 2007, to replace the DoylesRoom brand.
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