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Saturday, June 13, 2026
Ukrainian Player Reaches WSOP Final Table, Wins Nearly $100,000
A Ukrainian poker player performed well in an event of the WSOP series, successfully reached the final table and eventually won nearly $100,000 in prize money, once again demonstrating the rise of Eastern European poker strength.
Card Player Releases 2026 Guide to Best Online Poker Sites in the UK
Card Player recently released a 2026 guide reviewing the best online poker sites for UK players, highlighting key factors such as security, game variety, and prize structures.
Bigger Player Pool, Better Prizes: PokerStars Launches Exclusively on FanDuel
PokerStars officially launches exclusively on the FanDuel platform, bringing players a larger player pool and richer prizes, further expanding the online poker market.
PokerStars Mystery Bounty Series: $3 Million Guaranteed
PokerStars announces the Mystery Bounty Series with a total of $3 million in guarantees. The event uses a mystery bounty format, where players randomly draw bounties after eliminating opponents, adding more variance and excitement to the competition.
2026 WSOP Event 36: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em Prize Distribution
The 2026 World Series of Poker WSOP Event 36 is a $100,000 buy-in High Roller No-Limit Hold'em tournament. The event typically attracts top professional players, with a tiered payout structure where the champion receives a massive prize. Specific prize distribution has not been announced yet but is expected to follow WSOP high roller conventions.
Triton Poker Montenegro: Adrian Mateos Breaks Record by Winning $200K Invitational, Takes $6.37 Million
At the Triton Poker Montenegro $200K Invitational, Spanish superstar Adrian Mateos defeated many top players to win the championship, taking approximately $6.37 million in prize money, setting a record for the highest prize money in the event's history.
WSOP Pulls Docuseries: Creator Accused of Using AI to Alter Quotes
The World Series of Poker WSOP has pulled a documentary series following allegations that its creator used artificial intelligence AI to alter quotes. This move has sparked discussions within the poker community about media integrity and the boundaries of AI use.
WSOP Daily: JRB's Bracelet Dream Shattered, Weiss Triples Chips in Limit Hold'em
The WSOP arena sees intense competition again. Famous player JRB misses out on a gold bracelet, while Weiss successfully triples his chips in Limit Hold'em, enjoying a highlight moment.
Hero Call Mistake Helps Ponakovs Win Triton Title
According to PokerNews, in a high-stakes event of the Triton Poker Series, Latvia's Aleksejs Ponakovs won the title and approximately $3 million. An opponent's hero call mistake at a critical moment paved the way for Ponakovs' victory.