2,992 entries and six starting flights helped push the prize pool to over $5 million The 2026 PokerStars Open Paris €1,650 (US$1,945) No-Limit Hold’em Main Event attracted a massive crowd, with 2,992 entries recorded across six starting flights. The turnout created a prize pool of just over $5 million. Action played out at the Palais
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Poker Spared in Indiana Gambling Crackdown Bill
Indiana does not currently offer regulated online casino gaming, making the poker carveout significant for players The Indiana Senate has approved a bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes-style online casinos, but poker players may avoid the fallout. Lawmakers advanced an amended version of HB1052 that targets casino-style sweepstakes games while carving out space for certain
Atlantic City’s Borgata to Host RGPS Passport Series in March
The series will take place from March 5 through March 15, with 19 ring events Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will welcome the RunGood Poker Series Passport Season this March, bringing a packed tournament schedule to the East Coast. The stop runs from March 5 through March 15 and is expected to draw
Legal Action Suggested for Poker Content Creators Following Bans
Poker content creators facing social media suspensions may have legal recourse Several poker content creators have faced suspensions and permanent bans on major platforms over the past year. Crackdowns tied to age restrictions and gambling policies have hit channels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, leaving some creators scrambling to recover lost access and income. Sorry
2026 WSOP Main Event Could Bring Back Fan-Favorite Format
The WSOP hints at the use of the November Nine format Seven months after Michael Mizrachi captured the 2025 Main Event title, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is already stirring debate about 2026. The newly released schedule hints at a possible change to the $10,000 championship’s final table format. Organizers confirmed that play will
Rest of ‘Legendary’ WSOP Schedule for 2026 Released
Main Event qualifiers start at $150, with Mega Satellites scheduled from July 1 to July 6. The full schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker has been released, bringing fresh changes to poker’s biggest annual festival. The series will run from May 26 through July 25 on the Las Vegas Strip, once again hosted
Poker Bankroll Challenge Doesn’t Go Well for Young Player
Alex “KDog Poker” Kobzyev finds out it’s difficult changing $100 into $30,000 A young Texas poker vlogger saw his ambitious bankroll challenge come to a quick and painful end. Alex “KDog Poker” Kobzyev set out to turn $100 into $30,000 in one month, fully aware the odds were stacked against him. The challenge lasted just
MSPT Returns to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Next Week
The tour will take place at the Potawatomi Casino from February 17 to 22 The Major Series of Poker is heading back to Milwaukee next week for another stop in its 17th season. The tour will take over Potawatomi Casino from February 17 to 22, marking the second Major event of the year and bringing
APT Jeju Classic Main Event Sets New Attendance Record
The 10-day series boasted almost 100 events and attracted players from across the globe The APT Jeju Classic Main Event has set a new benchmark for live poker in South Korea. A total of 1,718 players entered the $1,595 buy-in tournament, marking the largest live field ever recorded in the country. The turnout surpassed the
MSPT Now at JACK Cleveland Casino for the Ohio Poker State Championship
The series began on February 10 and runs through February 16 The Major Series of Poker: The Tour is making its latest stop at JACK Cleveland Casino, where players are gathering for the Ohio Poker State Championship. The event runs from February 10 through February 16 and marks another key date in Season 17 of
GGPoker Forced to Pay Record Amount After Missing Guarantee
The GGMasters 6th Anniversary missed its $10M guarantee by over $1 million GGPoker is paying a heavy price after one of its biggest online tournaments failed to meet its promised prize pool. The GGMasters 6th Anniversary event carried a $10 million guarantee, but entries fell well short, forcing the site to cover a massive shortfall
Grosvenor Poker Pulls Player’s Sponsorship Package for Cheating
Thomas Clack had already been banned for using a solver during a tournament Grosvenor Poker has withdrawn a sponsorship package from UK professional Thomas Clack following an online cheating violation. Clack, a well-known British player with more than $1 million in live tournament earnings, was removed from the deal after being banned on the iPoker











