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Alex Foxen Wins Tenth PokerGo Tour Title at Poker Masters

Alex Foxen claimed his tenth PokerGO Tour title this week, winning the sixth event of the Poker Masters series. The $10,100 no-limit hold'em tournamen…

2 days ago
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Unlocking the Mystery: Early Stage Mystery Bounty Tournament Strategy

Mystery Bounty tournaments have infiltrated both live and online poker rooms over the past five years, and they're not going anywhere. Yet most player…

Jun 5, 2026
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WSOP 2026: Shaun Deeb Eliminated Fifth in $10K No-Limit 2-7 Lowball

Shaun Deeb's run at a second consecutive Player of the Year title hit a snag at the 2026 WSOP when the defending POY busted fifth place in the $10,000…

Jun 5, 2026
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Second Bracelet Ends an 11-Year Wait for Justin Liberto

Justin Liberto finally broke through an 11-year bracelet drought on June 3, 2026, winning his second WSOP title in Event #14: $1,500 at the World Seri…

Jun 5, 2026
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Three Millionaires, One $1,500 Buy-In, and a $109K Payday for a Man Not at the Table

GGPoker crowned three millionaires at the 2026 GG World Championship this week, but the real oddity involved a man who never touched a card. The $1,50…

Jun 4, 2026
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Jacob Long Pulls $250,000 WSOP Mystery Bounty After Jumping on a Friend’s Road Trip to Vegas

Jacob Long turned a spontaneous Vegas trip into a life-changing score at the 2026 WSOP. The Omaha native jumped on a friend's road trip to Las Vegas a…

Jun 3, 2026
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Inside the New WSOP Main Event Stage Built for the ESPN Era

The WSOP opened a rebuilt 25,000 square-foot Main Event arena at Paris Las Vegas on May 29, 2026, engineered for ESPN's primetime coverage rather than…

Jun 2, 2026
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Daniel Dvoress Wins Three Triton Titles as Modern Tournament Mastery Launches

Daniel Dvoress captured three titles at Triton during a blistering tournament run that coincides perfectly with the launch of his Modern Tournament Ma…

May 29, 2026
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How to Defend Against Large Flop C-Bets in Poker Tournaments

Facing oversized flop c-bets in tournament poker demands precision, not panic. Leo Song-Carrillo breaks down the mental and strategic errors that plag…

May 29, 2026
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Tobias Schwecht Wins Maiden Triton Title at Montenegro Super High Roller Series

German high roller Tobias Schwecht captured his first Triton title on May 25, defeating a 53-entry field in the $30,000 No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Oma…

May 27, 2026
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Christoph Vogelsang Wins Third Triton Title, Germany Dominates Montenegro

Christoph Vogelsang claimed his third Triton title on Wednesday night, winning the $50,000 NLH 7-Handed event at the Maestral Resort and Casino in Mon…

May 22, 2026
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Poker’s Impact on the National Economy and Wider World of Finance!

Dan O'Callaghan examined poker's footprint on the national economy and broader gambling sector, zeroing in on how the rake drives the entire financial…

May 9, 2026
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How Timothy Adams Approaches Deep Stack Tournament Poker

Timothy Adams identifies a glaring weakness in tournament poker. Most players struggle with deep stack early MTT play, where 100+ big blinds create fu…

May 8, 2026
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Ivan Leow POY Race Heats Up Heading into Triton SHRS Montenegro 2026

Ivan Leow sits near the top of the 2026 Player of the Year race heading into Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro, where 18 events will run May …

May 8, 2026
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The NBA Star Who Outlasted a WSOP Champion in His First Poker Tournament

Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey made his tournament poker debut at Crown Casino in Melbourne this week, and the 23-year-old NBA star posted a so…

May 8, 2026
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Stu Ungar: The Poker Genius Behind “The Kid”

Stu Ungar remains poker's most polarizing legend. His three World Series of Poker bracelets, won in 1980, 1981, and 1997, rank him among the game's el…

May 8, 2026
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Five Old West Poker Players – Part I

# Five Old West Poker Players – Part I Poker thrived in the American frontier just as much as cattle drives and gold rushes shaped the era. The Old W…

May 8, 2026
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Alex Queen emerged victorious in the $5,300 Championship Event

Alex Queen took down the $5,300 Championship Event, capturing a title in one of poker's premium buy-in tournaments. The victory marks a strong result …

May 6, 2026
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Alex Foxen Does it Again at the PokerGO Tour Pot Limit II Hold’em Series

Alex Foxen won the $5,100 Quattro Bounty event at the PokerGO Tour Pot Limit Omaha II series running at the Aria in Las Vegas. The victory netted him …

May 3, 2026

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