Etiquette at the poker table has changed enormously over the years. In 2026, The games are faster, the players are better informed and the amount of information available away from the table is almost limitless compared to 1970 when the World Series of Poker launched in Las Vegas. Behavior is
The ‘Big. Beautiful Bill’ Tax Provision introduced in January has met with strong opposition in the House Ways and Means Committee, who passed legislation repealing the 2026 gambling tax provision by 38 votes to five. The law, which took effect on the first day of 2026, means gamblers can only
Joao Simao lifts the Triton Invitational trophy on the final-table stage at LES A Casino, Jeju Island, South Korea. Brazil's Joao Simao won the record-breaking $200,000 Triton Invitational at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II in South Korea, banking a career-best $7,250,000 after clawing back from a two-big-blind
Tim Pool says he plays roughly 20 hours a week, mostly in low-stakes cash games. Political podcaster Tim Pool has a second life away from the microphone. In an interview with PokerNews at the 2026 Potomac Summer Poker Open, the TimCast host said he won as much as $100 to
Last week’s conclusion of the WSOP Main Event saw a massive $30,250,000 won at the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table as American Lucas Jumalon won his first bracelet in becoming world champion for $10 million in Las Vegas. But how much of Jumalon’s winnings did the 22-year-old get to
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has expanded its production of the annual spectacular in 2026 and have included a raft of television channels who will share the action from Las Vegas. The past few years have provided poker fans with a range of options when it comes to watching
Back in 2023, the WSOP Main Event concluded with the award of the biggest top prize ever given - a massive $12.1 million. The winner, Atlanta man Daniel Weinman immediately quit poker as a profession to run a poker and game themed restaurant. But what happened to his heads-up opponent?
This month’s Freerollers Open Final took place on Legal U.S. Poker Sites and saw ‘D1433’ take the title and top prize of $75. With $250 in free money given away, others such as ‘khinglay420’ and ‘Superluck’ were unfortunate to miss out, although they still won massive prizes with every prize
The luck of the Irish is coming to the tables! On March 17th at 10:30PM Easter Standard Rime (EST), we're hosting the Shamrock Shuffle Up. The special edition poker tournament will be free to play, but in order to win part of the $250 prizepool, you’ll need to get one
This week’s Freerollers Open final on Legal U.S. Poker Sites saw ‘Fatai’ end the monthly event as the winner, taking home $75, the biggest prize of $250 in free money. A total of 20 players made the money places, with Fatai beating Stephen to the title after an exciting final
The mushrooming sportsbetting brand FanDuel is emerging as a potential partner to PokerStars as online poker grows in both popularity and accessibility in the United States. Flutter Entertainment, which owns both companies, is planning a possible merger between FanDuel Poker and the biggest name in poker for the past 25
The New Year began with a bang this week, as the latest Legal U.S. Poker Sites Freerollers Open finale ended with ‘Sharar’ at the top of the charts. The month-end tournament, which comes with a free prize pool of $250, saw 20 players make the money, with the top prize
