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Sunday, June 14, 2026
Wire Act Case Ends, Interstate Online Poker Gets New Opportunities
As the appeal period for the Wire Act lawsuit expires, the case is officially closed, removing legal obstacles for states to conduct interstate online poker. This means more states may join interstate player pools, further integrating the online poker market.
2026 WSOP: Jeff Madsen Wins Fifth Bracelet, Kristen Foxen and Jesse Lonis Compete in $25K High Roller
2026 WSOP enters its second week, Jeff Madsen comes from behind to win the $1,500 Dealers Choice event, earning his fifth career bracelet. Meanwhile, the $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller enters Day 3 with Barak Wisbrod leading, Kristen Foxen and Jesse Lonis in the top ten, vying for a final table spot.
Back-to-Back Champion: Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner of 2026 WSOP
Japanese player Naoya Kihara won the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship and the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship consecutively at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), becoming the first double bracelet winner of the event. He now leads Japan historically with three WSOP bracelets and joins the elite ranks of WSOP back-to-back champions.
2026 WSOP: Kristen Foxen Wins $25K High Roller Championship
In WSOP Event #19 $25,000 High Roller, Canadian pro Kristen Foxen defeated Galen Hall heads-up to win her sixth WSOP bracelet and $1,773,083, a career-best score. She joins 26 others as the only players with at least six WSOP bracelets.
India Online Poker Outlook 2026: Market Growth and Regulatory Prospects
Pokerfuse releases India online poker 2026 outlook, expects market to continue growing, but regulation remains a key variable.
PokerStars Launches SpinGoal Promotion Riding World Cup Fever
PokerStars launches SpinGoal promotion during the World Cup, where players collect number puzzles by participating in Spin & Go tournaments, with a chance to win extra cash rewards up to two times the average buy-in. The event runs until July 9th.
Best Chinese Poker Sites 2026: Open Face and Pineapple Poker Recommendations
This article introduces the basic gameplay of Open Face Chinese Poker and Pineapple Poker, and discusses key factors to consider when choosing Chinese online poker sites, such as security, legality, and user experience, providing reference for players.
CoinPoker New Poker Software Surfaces: Ownership Mystery
According to Poker Industry PRO, CoinPoker recently launched a new poker software, but the identity of its actual owner has sparked industry speculation. The platform is known for cryptocurrency transactions, and this software update may reveal the controlling party behind it.
2026 WSOP Event #2: $5,000 Buy-in 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Payouts Announced
The full payout structure for the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #2, a $5,000 buy-in 8-handed No-Limit Hold'em tournament, has been released by PokerNews. Typically, the champion of such events receives 20%-30% of the total prize pool, depending on the number of entrants.