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Sunday, June 28, 2026
Eelis Pärssinen Breaks Record, Becomes Finland's Most Successful WSOP Champion
According to PokerNews, Finnish poker player Eelis Pärssinen achieved new success in WSOP events, officially surpassing predecessors to become the player with the most WSOP gold bracelets in Finnish poker history, writing a new chapter in Nordic poker.
AI Insider: Do You Really Want a Poker Tech Ban?
As AI becomes more prevalent in poker, the debate over whether to ban the technology intensifies. This article explores the potential impacts of a tech ban, including on online poker fairness, player privacy, and the future development of poker.
dev.fun launches Poker Arena: first public benchmark for AI agent reasoning
dev.fun has released a public benchmark called Poker Arena, designed to evaluate AI agents' reasoning abilities in poker games. It is the first public benchmark in this field, providing a standardized testing environment for AI research.
Doppel Games Launches First Game: Players Can Predict AI Poker Hands – Texas Gold'em Debuts
Doppel Games launches its first game, Texas Gold'em, where players can predict AI-powered poker hands. The game blends AI with classic Texas Hold'em mechanics to offer a novel interactive experience.
Regulatory pressure escalates, Stake expected to exit Illinois market today
According to industry media reports, well-known cryptocurrency gambling and poker platform Stake is expected to exit the Illinois market today due to increasing regulatory scrutiny from the state. This move marks further intensification of compliance challenges faced by operators against the backdrop of tightening online gambling regulations.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2026 WSOP: Italian player Mario Perati finishes 14th in PLO 1K event
In the 2026 World Series of Poker WSOP, Italian player Mario Perati finished 14th in the $1,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha PLO event.
Ukrainian players achieve great results at EPT Paris 2026: Kachalov earns €18,220, Gurin sets personal best
At EPT Paris 2026, Ukrainian players performed excellently. According to Tribuna.com, Kachalov won €18,220, while Gurin achieved his personal best cash in EPT events.
Yuri Zabrodotsky Makes Top 5 in WSOP Circuit Amsterdam €330 The Closer
Russian player Yuri Zabrodotsky performed excellently in the €330 buy-in event 'The Closer' at the WSOP Circuit Amsterdam, successfully making it into the top five.
WSOP player warned for placing sex toy on poker table
A player in the World Series of Poker WSOP was warned by tournament officials for placing a sex toy on the table. The behavior may violate WSOP etiquette rules, but specific penalty details have not been disclosed.
Benny Glazer wins WSOP Poker Players Championship, earns ninth bracelet
According to PokerStrategy.com, renowned poker player Benny Glazer won the WSOP Poker Players Championship, earning his ninth WSOP bracelet.
Caesars Entertainment Announces WSOP 2026 Online Schedule: 30 Bracelet Events Await
Caesars Entertainment has officially announced the online schedule for the 2026 World Series of Poker WSOP, featuring 30 bracelet events, offering poker players worldwide the chance to compete for the highest honor. Specific dates and details will be released later.
EPT Monte Carlo: PokerStars Open Down to 17, Five French Players Advance
The EPT Monte Carlo PokerStars Open has reached a critical stage with only 17 players remaining, including five French players who have advanced, continuing their charge for the title.
WSOP 2026: Why is Las Vegas becoming a core advantage for French operators?
According to Gambling Insider, WSOP 2026 is about to be held in Las Vegas, and French operators see it as a significant growth opportunity. Las Vegas's brand influence and mature event system provide unique advantages for French operators to expand their global market.
"We tell ourselves this can't happen to us" – Winamax poker players' psychological bias
Winamax article explores the psychological bias common among poker players: believing extreme situations cannot happen to them, leading to loss of risk control. This article analyzes the causes, dangers, and coping strategies for this mindset.
Genting Poker Series Rapid Development, Global Influence Continues to Expand
The Genting Poker Series has recently developed rapidly worldwide, with significant increases in participants and event scale. With its rich schedule and high-quality event experience, the series has attracted a large number of poker enthusiasts, becoming a major force in the offline poker field.
WSOP 2026: Can Event 26 Be a Lucky Draw for French Players?
WSOP 2026 schedule released, Event 26 sparks discussion in French poker community. French players have historically performed well at WSOP, and the event structure may suit their style, but whether it can break the recent championship drought remains uncertain.
Sacha Cohen Wins Winamax Poker Tour 2026 Champion's Sword and €180,000 Prize
French player Sacha Cohen won the Winamax Poker Tour 2026 Main Event, taking home €180,000 and the iconic champion's sword. The event was held in Paris and attracted many top European players.
WSOP Circuit 2026 Launches Expanded European Schedule
According to PokerNews, the WSOP Circuit 2026 will launch an expanded European schedule covering more countries and stops, providing European poker players with more opportunities to compete for gold rings.