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Poker Community Mourns Loss of WPT Champion Mark Davis
TournamentsAugust 23, 2026·1 min read

Poker Community Mourns Loss of WPT Champion Mark Davis


The poker community is in mourning following the tragic passing of World Poker Tour (WPT) champion Mark Davis. The news of his untimely loss has left a profound impact on those who knew him and the broader poker community.

In a recent statement, PokerNews acknowledged the removal of a post regarding Mark Davis' passing. The post was taken down due to an unfortunate error in handling the announcement, which inadvertently caused distress among those grieving his loss.

PokerNews expressed their sincere apologies for any misunderstanding, clarifying that the post was not intended to promote anyone or anything. They emphasized that they are not affiliated with Chance Kornuth or Chip Leader Coaching, and they regret any anger or upset caused by their post.

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