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I've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.
The June forum and blog battle, sponsored by CoinPoker, saw over $4,000 distributed to authors. Winners and runners-up were announced in various categories, including Theory and Practice, Around the World, Jokes and Memes, Investments and Business, and Motivation.
A thrilling poker hand during the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event featured a set, a straight, and two pair, culminating in a massive pot of 115,600 chips. Diego Margalef, Niklas Deitmer, Sarah Jackman, Boris Vaynberg, and Greg Raymer were all involved in this epic showdown.
Dzmitry Urbanovich, a Polish poker pro, won the 2023 WSOP $10,000 Eight-Game Championship, earning $431,260 and his first WSOP bracelet. He outlasted 199 entries in the mixed championship.
Asi Moshe secured his fifth WSOP bracelet, while Daisuke Ogita became a poker millionaire with his mini main event victory. Patrick Stacey also celebrated his first WSOP bracelet win.
Michael Mizrachi, the defending WSOP Main Event champion, shares wild stories from his poker career and recent wins in an interview. He also discusses his induction into the Poker Hall of Fame and his impressive career earnings.
PokerStars is set to relaunch its online poker platform in Ontario on May 23, 2026. The move follows Fanduel Poker's departure from the market.
An Indiana lottery player has won a share of the $143 million Powerball jackpot. The woman from Indiana picked her numbers by marking a vertical line on the playslip.
Day 1a and 1b of the WSOP Main Event saw significant performances from players like Rytu Nakai and Scott Severs. Phil Hellmuth's superhero costume also made headlines.
The Poker Hall of Fame welcomes new members with a changed voting process. Highlighting players like Shaun Deeb, Patrick Leonard, Alan Keating, and Garrett Adelstein.
Malik Beasley and Ed Davis, along with several co-conspirators, have been indicted for allegedly manipulating NBA games for betting profits. The scheme involved Beasley underperforming or overperforming in games to benefit the bettors.