The World Poker Tour will return to Australia in September with two major championship events The World Poker Tour (WPT) is making a highly anticipated return to Australia this September for a massive festival at The Star Sydney. It will feature two separate championship events for the first time in the history of the series.
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SiGMA Poker Tour Manila Coming Soon, With Over $320,000 in Guarantees
The SiGMA Poker Tour Manila will debut at City of Dreams Manila at the end of the month The upcoming SiGMA Poker Tour Manila is set to bring massive guaranteed prize pools to the Philippines as it prepares for five days of intense tournament action. Running from May 31 to June 4, the festival will
Inaugural Hendon Mob Asian Championship Coming This Summer
The inaugural Hendon Mob Asian Championship will officially debut at the City of Dreams in Manila The City of Dreams Hotel and Casino in Manila is set to host the first Hendon Mob Asian Championship this summer. This historic event serves as a focal point of the SiGMA Poker Tour Manila festival that runs from
Reversal of OBBA Tax Targeting Poker Players Gets UFC Support
Dana White is urging President Trump to reverse a tax policy limiting gambling loss deductions The professional gambling landscape is facing a potential – and much-needed – shift. UFC President Dana White lobbies President Trump to amend the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). New: UFC President Dana White has sent a letter to President
The Lodge Poker Club to Reopen Before the End of the Month
The poker room will officially resume operations on May 26 following its recent legal victory The Texas poker community is preparing for a significant milestone as the largest card room in the state prepares to reopen its doors on May 26 at 9:00 AM. After facing a period of forced closure and intense legal scrutiny,
PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event Ends in Chopped Pot
The win included the top prize of $180,000 in the $1M GTD tournament The PGT Texas Poker Open Main Event concluded at the Champions Club in Houston with Vladyslav Shovkovyi emerging as the champion after a strategic deal. Despite entering the final table as one of the shorter stacks, the Ukrainian professional poker player navigated
EPT Monte Carlo Main Event Now in the History Books
This was the Russian player’s first European Poker Tour title The 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Monte Carlo Main Event concluded with Roman Stoica securing a career-defining victory against a massive field of 1,011 participants. This tournament drew the sixth-largest attendance in the history of the series, which created a total prize pool of
WSOP Provides New Details on Its Dealer Rating System
The goal is to try to ensure a level playing field for all participants The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has officially unveiled a new dealer rating system designed to enhance the quality of gameplay at the annual summer series in Las Vegas. This initiative allows participants to submit feedback directly through the WSOP Live
The Oklahoma State Poker Championship at Hard Rock Arrives in a Week
The poker tournament series begins May 14 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa Professional poker players and local enthusiasts are preparing for the highly anticipated Oklahoma State Poker Championship, which officially returns to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa on May 14. This 11-day series promises an intensive schedule featuring 19 individual
Return of ‘Bracelet Hunter Bootcamp’ Gives Poker Players a Boost
Top poker professionals return to mentor players during the upcoming virtual Bracelet Hunter Bootcamp event The anticipated Return of ‘Bracelet Hunter Bootcamp’ Gives Poker Players a Boost as the summer tournament season approaches. Chip Leader Coaching recently revealed the latest dates for this intensive training program, which aims to prepare participants for major competitive events.
The EPT Is Fueling a Race to Be the Top Money-Winner in Poker
The EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller event is currently reshaping the all-time money leaderboard The ongoing EPT Monte Carlo Super High Roller has officially become the most expensive live tournament in the history of the tour. With a €250,000 (US$292,451) buy-in, this event has attracted the most elite players in the world to the
First-Ever WSOP Event in Texas Sets Participation Record
The inaugural WSOPC event in Austin attracted 1,709 total entries The Texas poker landscape reached a significant milestone as the Texas Card House Austin hosted the state’s first World Series of Poker Circuit event, shattering attendance expectations. This historic series culminated in a record-breaking Main Event that drew an unprecedented number of players to the











