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Saturday, June 13, 2026
WSOP Historic Collaboration: Buy Tournament Tickets with Solana Crypto, Zero Fees
The World Series of Poker WSOP announced a partnership with the Solana Foundation and MoonPay, allowing players to buy tournament tickets with Solana cryptocurrency for the first time, with zero fees. The 2026 WSOP Paradise will also support stablecoin settlement, speeding up payment processes for international players.
2026 WSOP Day 16: Controversial Figure Ren Lin Leads $100K NLHE High Roller
On Day 16 of the 2026 WSOP, the $100,000 NLHE High Roller event was intense, with Ren Lin temporarily holding the chip lead. This player, known for his aggressive style and off-table controversies, once again became the center of attention.
WSOP 2026 Update: Series Sees First Double Champion
On Day 17 of the 2026 WSOP, Japanese player Naoya Kihara won his second gold bracelet of the series, becoming the first double champion of the summer. Kristen Foxen, Artur Martirosian, and others also achieved success. Key upcoming events include the $250,000 Super High Roller tournament.
2026 WSOP Event 34: $500 COLOSSUS Day 1b Begins
The 2026 World Series of Poker Event 34 – the $500 buy-in COLOSSUS – kicks off Day 1b. This low buy-in mega event has attracted many poker enthusiasts, and the second starting day is underway.
2026 WSOP Event 36: $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em Day 1 Begins
The 36th event of the 2026 World Series of Poker, the $100,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold'em, kicked off Day 1 today with top players gathered in fierce competition.
2026 APT Taipei Championship: 210 Events, Over $8 Million GTD
The Asian Poker Tour APT has announced that the 2026 Taipei Championship will feature 210 events with a total guarantee of over $8 million, further solidifying its position as a top-tier Asian poker event.
GGPoker Achieves New Milestone: Concurrent Players Surpass 900,000, Setting Platform Traffic Record
GGPoker recently set a new platform record for concurrent online players, with over 900,000 players online at the same time. This achievement is attributed to its rich tournament system and the enthusiasm of global players, further solidifying its position as the world's leading online poker room.
WNBA Champion Appears at WSOP 2023 Kickoff, Cross-Over Attracts Attention
A WNBA champion player attended the World Series of Poker WSOP 2023 kickoff event, becoming a highlight of cross-over collaboration between sports and poker.
WSOP 2026: Suvarna Dominates High Roller Events, Chainsaw's Backers Turn a Profit in Series
According to PokerStake, during the WSOP 2026 series, player Suvarna defeated many opponents to win a high buy-in event, demonstrating strong skill. Meanwhile, the backers of well-known player Chainsaw overall turned a profit in the series, becoming a highlight off the felt.