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Timothée Chalamet's recent Kalshi commercial has drawn criticism from fans who question his endorsement of the controversial platform. The ad, which features Chalamet repeating the word 'Kalshi' in a dental office, has been panned for its lack of clarity and story.
Sebastian Toro Henao secured a massive win at the Wynn Summer Classic, taking home $908,139. The event drew 1,722 entries and a prize pool of $5,467,350.
Justin Smith emerged victorious in the 2026 World Series of Poker $500 Colossus event, securing his first WSOP gold bracelet and $550,000. The event attracted 16,269 entries, creating a prize pool of $6,751,635.
Matthew Moss and Eddie Blumenthal secured their first World Series of Poker bracelets in separate events, with Moss winning the $800 no-limit hold’em Deepstack and Blumenthal taking the $2,500 Mixed Omaha.
Daniel Aharoni, a high-stakes cash game player from New York, won the 2026 World Series of Poker $10,000 Big O Championship, earning $861,287 and 1,800 Card Player Player of the Year points.
GGPoker has introduced Escrow Trade, a secure platform for peer-to-peer trading of in-game currencies. The new feature aims to eliminate fraud and provide a transparent trading environment.
The World Series of Poker has unveiled new rules for the Poker Hall of Fame, allowing up to six inductees per year. The changes aim to include more deserving players but raise concerns about popularity and merit.
The Amber Poker Championship 39 Grand Final is set to take place from December 4-14 in Kaliningrad, Russia. The event will feature a Mega Accumulator tournament with a guarantee of 10,000,000 rubles and various other exciting tournaments.
888poker.es is giving players an extra 30% rakeback on cash games played between 17:00 and 19:00 from June 17 to June 23. Players must accumulate a minimum of €10 in rake to qualify.
Adrian Mateos secured his sixth bracelet at the prestigious Mega High Roller tournament, which has been a highlight of the World Series since 2021. The tournament attracted top players and intense competition.