The series wraps up with a $25,200 No-Limit Hold’em event The 2026 US Poker Open is set to return this month, bringing another round of high-stakes action to Las Vegas. The series will run from April 10 through April 23 at the PokerGO Studio inside ARIA Resort & Casino. This year’s schedule includes ten events,
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2026 Wynn Summer Classic Schedule Now Ready
The $10,400 Wynn Summer Championship will be a $10-million GTD event The Wynn Summer Classic is officially set for 2026, giving poker players a full summer schedule packed with large prize pools and a wide range of events. The series follows the conclusion of the Wynn Millions and continues the venue’s strong presence in the
New Documentary, The Battle for Texas Poker, in the Works
The film explores the growth of poker across the state and why it’s legal A new poker documentary is in development, aiming to spotlight the unique and often misunderstood poker scene in Texas. Titled The Battle for Texas Poker, the project is being produced by P+R Creative and is already generating interest following the release
ESPN To Broadcast WSOP Events After Break-up Five Years Ago
ESPN called off its relationship with the WSOP in 2021, but is ready to come back ESPN is set to resume broadcasting the World Series of Poker (WSOP) after a five-year break, marking a return to a longtime partnership. The new multi-year agreement will bring expanded coverage of poker’s biggest stage back to a familiar
Irish Open and WSOPE Battle for Poker Players
Both poker tournament series are running simultaneously Two major poker festivals are going head-to-head this spring, creating a scheduling clash that has caught the attention of players across Europe. The Irish Open and World Series of Poker Europe are both kicking off at the same time, forcing many to choose between the two. The Irish
The Lodge Poker Club to Close Permanently Following Recent Raid
The poker club was once again accused of operating an illegal business model The Lodge Card Club is set to close its doors permanently following a recent raid that left its future uncertain. What began as a temporary shutdown has now turned into a full closure, with staff informed that operations will not resume for
PokerStars Open Philadelphia Shows Why Poker Is Still Anyone’s Game
Longtime player Michael Linster finds success after a long wait The PokerStars Open stop in Philadelphia delivered a reminder that tournament poker still leaves room for unexpected stories. Held at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, the $1,100 Main Event drew hundreds of entries and produced a winner who had stepped away from the game for
WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus Forced to Cancel Over Middle East Fighting
The cancellation comes after a World Poker Tour event was also scrapped earlier this month The WSOP Super Circuit stop in Cyprus has been called off, with organizers pointing to safety concerns tied to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The festival had been scheduled to run from April 25 through May 11, but officials
Borgata to Host Spring Poker Open in April with $4M GTD
The series begins on April 23 and runs through May 8 Poker players will have another major stop on the East Coast this spring, with the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa preparing to host its Spring Poker Open. The series is set to run from April 23 through May 8 and will feature more than
Seminole Hard Rock to Host Eponymous Poker Showdown in April
The opening event is a $400 Deep Stack event that carries a $1 million GTD prize pool Poker returns to South Florida this spring with a full schedule set at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown is slated to begin on April 8, opening with a $400 Deep Stack
Red Hawk Resort & Casino to Inaugurate New Poker Room This Month
The California tribal casino will open its new poker space on March 24 Red Hawk Resort & Casino in California is set to debut its newly redesigned poker room on March 24, marking another step in the property’s ongoing upgrades. The new space aims to create a more comfortable and engaging setting for both regular
Movie With Ties to Poker Wins Two Oscars
Poker player Arden Cho lent her voice to characters in KPop Demon Hunters KPop Demon Hunters picked up two major honors at the Academy Awards, winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. The film, released in June 2025, quickly gained popularity with both critics and audiences, becoming one of Netflix’s standout animated titles of











