Brock Wilson Wins Second Title at 2026 U.S. Poker Open
Brock Wilson secured his second title at the 2026 U.S. Poker Open, adding $224,000 to his earnings. He overcame 80 entries to claim the victory.
April 18, 2026
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Bruno Mars Jokes About Gambling Debt During Las Vegas Show
Bruno Mars addressed rumors of a $50 million gambling debt during his Las Vegas performance, joking about it with Anderson .Paak. He also revealed he played poker for a living before his music career took off.
April 17, 2026
Phil Hellmuth's Poker Show Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Hellmuth’s Home Game, hosted by Phil Hellmuth, marks its first anniversary with 19 episodes and millions of views. The new season is already filmed and features high-profile players.
April 17, 2026
GGPoker’s GG World Festival 2026 Smashes Records with $350 Million in Prizes
The 2026 edition of the GG World Festival by GGPoker awarded over $350 million in prize money, setting new records for the largest installment of the series to date. The festival attracted 6.2 million tournament entries and saw three events cross the $10 million mark.
April 17, 2026
Masters Betting Boom: Why Poker Tournaments Could Be Next on Kalshi
The Masters golf tournament saw massive betting volumes on Kalshi, hinting at a bright future for poker tournaments on the platform. Daniel Negreanu is pushing for more poker-related markets.
April 17, 2026
California Tax Expert Peter Placey Wins U.S. Poker Open Event No. 5
Peter Placey, a California property tax expert, won Event No. 5 of the 2026 U.S. Poker Open, earning $224,000 and 480 Card Player Player of the Year points. Placey's victory came against a strong field of poker professionals, including Brandon Wilson, Justin Zaki, Cherish Andrews, Qinghai Pan, and Anil Jivani.
April 17, 2026
Poker Pro xRekix Teaches How to Identify Overbluffed and Underbluffed Spots
Poker player Iker, known as xRekix, shares his expertise on identifying overbluffed and underbluffed situations in poker. Learn how to avoid giving away chips with these key insights.
April 17, 2026
Rob Koon's Historic Poker Hands Spark Copyright Controversy
Rob Koon's sharing of historic poker hands on social media has sparked a debate about copyright infringement and the development of the poker community. PokerGo CEO Brent Hanks criticized Koon for reposting content without proper attribution, while Koon argued that his posts brought millions of views to PokerGo and the poker community.
April 17, 2026
Poker Player Sentenced to Prison for Fraud After Kidnapping Claim
George Janssen, a Michigan poker player, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraud. Janssen claimed he was kidnapped in 2023, but authorities found evidence of a $3.9 million fraud scheme.
April 16, 2026
888poker Adds Run It Twice Feature to All Cash Games
888poker has introduced the Run It Twice feature across all cash game tables, allowing players to run the remaining board two times when all chips are in the middle before the river. The feature has been thoroughly tested in Ontario and is now available globally.
April 16, 2026