Nikita Kuznetsov has secured his place in the semifinals of the $25k heads-up poker championship, where he will face Alex Foxen. Kuznetsov qualified through a $2,750 satellite and defeated notable players on his way to the final day.
Discover how various online poker operators are offering exciting promotions to send players to the 2026 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. From GGPoker to Winamax, find out the best ways to win your trip to the WSOP.
Yang Wang and James Cheung emerged victorious in the $5,000 PLO and $1,500 stud events respectively, securing their first WSOP bracelets.
Charlie Carrel reveals his arrest and ban from the United States due to drug possession. Discover the full story behind his WSOP absence.
Jason Daly secured his third WSOP bracelet by winning the $1,500 Omaha eight-or-better event, earning $191,362. The event featured a strong field of 828 entries and notable players.
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.
The first high-stakes event of the 2026 World Series of Poker experienced a significant 15% decrease in participants compared to the previous year.
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.
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.