Poker legend Daniel Negreanu narrowly missed out on his ninth WSOP bracelet during the 2026 WSOP Online festival. He was eliminated in seventh place after a crucial hand against Andreas Freund.
Stake Poker has announced the Stake Showdown, a $1,000 buy-in tournament with a $125,000 prize pool. The event is scheduled for September 27, 2026, and will feature satellites allowing players to qualify for as little as $0.50.
Eric Wasserson secured the largest pot in High Stakes Poker history, winning $2.5 million in an epic showdown with Andrew Robl. The high-stakes game featured a $250,000 minimum buy-in and intense betting rounds.
An anonymous player known as 'Goofy' won the Onyx High Roller Premiere tournament, taking home a massive $1 million prize. The event, held at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel Casino & Spa in North Cyprus, attracted 507 entries and featured a $5 million guarantee.