Juan Pardo, known as Malaka, secured a victory of 133,036 USD in the VSpecial tournament on ACR Poker. The win comes just days before the prestigious EPT Montecarlo.
Nick Rigby, a top player on the RunGood Poker Series, achieved an unprecedented feat by winning three tournaments in just 24 hours during the RunGood Poker Series in St. Louis.
Winamax has announced it will stream the WSOP 2026 in France for free, featuring extensive coverage and local commentary. The broadcasts will run nightly from May 29 through July 15, with the Main Event starting on July 2 and pausing mid-July before resuming in August.
Mike Takayama of the Philippines emerged victorious from a tough final table to win the Asian Poker Tour Taipei Super High Roller event. The tournament featured 136 entries and a prize pool of over $1.3 million.
The new PokerStars on FanDuel platform introduces Dynasty Builder, a rewards program with Thrill Missions for casual players and Grind Missions for dedicated players. Legend Missions are also in development.
David Peters, a top poker player with nearly $50 million in winnings, is embroiled in a debt scandal. The situation highlights the financial struggles of high-roller players.
NikolasDLP, a high-limit MTT regular for Pot-Limit Omaha, shares his thoughts on the SCOOP Omaha final table, highlighting the differences between PLO and NL MTT players. He discusses the playing styles of key players and analyzes a critical hand.
Shaun Deeb, the defending champion of the World Series of Poker Player of the Year award, is currently in second place with 1,340 points. He had a pair of second-place finishes at the 2026 WSOP Europe festival.
Poker player David Peters is facing arbitration after failing to pay back a $50,000 debt to another player. Peters has missed several high-stakes series and has other outstanding debts.