SkillOnNet and Amusnet Partner to Boost Ontario's Online Gaming Scene
1 min read
NewsJune 28, 2026·1 min read
Poker Players Championship 2026: Benni Glazer's Dream Comes True
The 2026 Poker Players Championship took place from June 21 to 25. The tournament featured intense gameplay and notable players, including Benni Glazer and Maxim Pisarenko. The first day saw 87 players, with Mett Glanz leading with 989,000 chips. Benni Glazer, with 8 WSOP bracelets, was second.
Mizrahi, the 2025 champion, was eliminated early. Alexander Kostritsin started the second day with 180,000 chips. Maxim Pisarenko and Phil Ivy joined the tournament on the second day. Kostritsin lost most of his chips in a 2-7 Triple Draw hand against Gus Hansen.
Pisarenko made a comeback in Stud Hi, winning key hands against Max Kolman and Brian Rast. Gus Hansen was eliminated in a 2-7 Single Draw hand against Roy Tan. The top 19 players included Benni Glazer, Chris Tong, and Phil Ivy.
Share this article
By
Argus RivenI've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.
♠More in News
Imagine Live Expands into Belgium and Netherlands with Gaming1 Partnership
1 min read
Massachusetts Woman Wins $571K Lottery Jackpot
1 min read
←All Articles♠ PokerInsider