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Sunday, June 14, 2026
India's Largest Poker Room PokerBaazi Shifts to Subscription Model After Real Money Ban
India's largest online poker platform, PokerBaazi, has introduced a subscription service in response to the ban on real money poker in some states. Players pay a fixed monthly fee to participate in tournaments, no longer relying on real money bets, to circumvent legal risks and maintain operations. This move marks a new model exploration for the Indian poker industry under regulatory pressure.
SCOOP 2026: PokerStars Announces All Champions, Data and Results
PokerStars has released the complete event recap of SCOOP 2026, covering all champions, key statistics, and final results, presenting the full picture of the annual online poker festival for players.
APT Championship 2026 Schedule Revealed: $5 Million Guaranteed Freezeout Takes Center Stage
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced the 2026 APT Championship schedule, with a $5 million guaranteed freezeout tournament being the highlight. The freezeout format requires a single buy-in with no re-entries, testing true skill.
EPT Monte Carlo 2026 Results Announced – PokerStars Releases Event Details
PokerStars officially released the results of the EPT Monte Carlo 2026, covering the main event and multiple side events. The specific list of champions and prize amounts can be found in the official announcement. This event continues the high-level competitive tradition of the EPT series.
EPT Monte Carlo 2026: PokerStars Releases Event Preview
PokerStars has released a preview of the EPT Monte Carlo 2026 event, with details yet to be announced. The European Poker Tour stop in Monte Carlo has historically been a key annual event, and it is expected to continue attracting top global players in 2026.
Accidental Genius: How a Fist Bump Created a Perfect Bluff
According to PokerNews, an accidental fist bump unexpectedly created a near-perfect bluff. This article uses that as a starting point to discuss the psychological game and timing of poker bluffs, analyzing why precise timing and reading opponents are more important than card strength, and warning of the risks of over-bluffing.
2026 APT Taipei Sets Record, Ritwik Khanna Wins Main Event
The 2026 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei Main Event concluded successfully, with Indian player Ritwik Khanna emerging from a massive field to claim the championship trophy, as the tournament's total entries and prize pool both reached new all-time highs.
Wynn Macau Poker Room Closed After 20 Years
According to reports, the poker room at Wynn Macau casino has officially closed after about 20 years of continuous operation, marking a significant turning point in Macau's poker market.
WSOP Parking Shenanigans Continue
According to Pokerfuse, parking problems at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) persist. In previous years, chaos and fee disputes were common, and this year remains unresolved.