Daniyal Gheba Wins WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Bracelet
Daniyal Gheba secured his first WSOP gold bracelet in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, taking home $502,985 and 1,680 Card Player Player of the Year points.
May 30, 2026
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Allen Kessler: From College Poker to Big Wins – 'I Play for Fun'
Allen Kessler, known as 'Chainsaw,' shares his journey from playing low-stakes poker in college to becoming a successful poker player, highlighting his strategic approach and memorable wins.
May 30, 2026
Houston Poker Club Raided, Three Arrested
The Lucky J Social Club in Houston was raided by police over allegations of illegal gambling, leading to at least three arrests and the seizure of over $350,000 in cash and gaming equipment. The club was previously owned by 10-time WSOP bracelet winner Johnny Chan.
May 29, 2026
WSOP 2026 High-Stakes Event Sees 15% Drop in Entries
The first high-stakes event of the 2026 World Series of Poker experienced a significant 15% decrease in participants compared to the previous year.
May 29, 2026
Poker Pro Daniel Negreanu and Wife Amanda Expecting Baby Boy
Daniel Negreanu, a seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, and his wife Amanda are expecting a baby boy. The couple announced the news via Negreanu's annual WSOP vlog, revealing they are 15 weeks along in the pregnancy via a surrogate and expecting the baby in late November.
May 29, 2026
BetRivers Poker Secures 10% Market Share in US Online Poker
BetRivers Poker has achieved a significant milestone by capturing 10% of the US online poker market in May 2026. The company's revenue and market share continue to grow despite intense competition.
May 29, 2026
Phil Hellmuth Joins Octopi Poker: Get 20% Off with Promo Code
Phil Hellmuth and his sons have become brand ambassadors for Octopi Poker, offering a 20% discount on yearly subscriptions with the promo code HELLMUTH.
May 29, 2026
Poker Dealer Jerome Neppl Wins First WSOP Bracelet of 2026
Jerome Neppl, a poker dealer from New Mexico, won the first bracelet of the 2026 World Series of Poker, taking home $64,083. The event, held for casino employees, has a long tradition dating back to 1983.
May 29, 2026
WSOP Online Bracelets Kick Off This Weekend: Three Tournaments to Start
The 2026 World Series of Poker online bracelet events begin this weekend with three exciting tournaments. The first three tournaments are Event #1 – $400 NL Hold’em Kick Off on Saturday at 3:30 PM PST, Event #2 – $555 NL Hold’em Mystery Bounty $1M GTD on Sunday at 3:30 PM PST, and Event #3 – $888 NL Hold’em Crazy 8’s on Sunday at 4:30 PM PST.
May 29, 2026
PokerStars on FanDuel Hits $1.58 Million in Payouts with Spin & Goal Promotion
PokerStars on FanDuel has awarded $1.58 million through its Spin & Goal promotion, with over 115,000 tournaments played and 30,000 unique participants. The promotion features a $1 million jackpot and is set to continue through July.
May 29, 2026