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Monday, June 15, 2026
WPT Returns to Palms Las Vegas: Poker Returns After 12 Years, WPT The Victor Cash Game Series Premieres in June
The World Poker Tour WPT will launch a new live cash game series, WPT The Victor, at Palms Las Vegas from June 4-6, 2026, marking the return of poker to the venue after a 12-year absence. The series will be streamed daily, with players Ryan DePaulo and TheTrooper97 openly clashing on the show.
Kristen Foxen Wins Sixth WSOP Gold Bracelet: $25K High Roller Victory for $1.77 Million, First Under the Name 'Foxen'
Kristen Foxen defeated Galen Hall in 2026 WSOP Event 19: $25,000 High Roller to win her sixth gold bracelet and $1,773,083, her first live bracelet since 2016 and the first won together with her husband Alex Foxen.
Jeff Madsen wins fifth WSOP bracelet after 20 years, recreating 2006 glory
On June 6, 2026, Jeff Madsen won his fifth WSOP bracelet and $161,057 in prize money in WSOP Event 20: $1,500 Dealer's Choice. It has been exactly 20 years since he first competed at the age of 21 in 2006, winning two bracelets and becoming the youngest WSOP Player of the Year.
Frederic Normand Wins WSOP $1,500 PLO8 Gold Bracelet for $235,377 in a Format He Had Never Played
Canadian player Frederic Normand won the WSOP $1,500 PLO8 event, earning $235,377 and his first gold bracelet. He had never played this split-pot format before, but his deep PLO background helped him defeat multiple bracelet winners.
Revealing Poker Stables: The Real Experience of Playing and Grinding in a Professional Poker Community
A poker stable is a collective playing and learning model in online poker. Based on industry consensus, this article introduces the operation, advantages, and challenges of stables, helping players understand this professional training environment.
WBD and WSOP Sign Three-Year Deal, Main Event to Air on Eurosport, TNT Sports, HBO Max and Space
Warner Bros. Discovery has reached a three-year broadcast agreement with the World Series of Poker, bringing the WSOP Main Event and final tables to major platforms across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and other regions, including Eurosport, TNT Sports, HBO Max, and Space. This marks the first time the WSOP has secured stable international television coverage outside the United States, representing a significant step in the globalization of poker.
How to Improve at NL2 Poker? Recommended Software and Study Methods
A poker player shares his experience hitting a plateau at NL2 after studying Modern Poker Theory and The Grinder's Manual. The article discusses how to improve your game using hand analysis, book study, and video tutorials, and explores whether low-stakes online strategies can be applied to live poker.
Paris Las Vegas Compliance Removes Britney from Hustler Casino Live's First WSOP Stream, Due to Source of Funds Review
On June 5, during Hustler Casino Live's first high-stakes cash game stream of the WSOP, player Britney was removed by Paris Las Vegas compliance despite having been previously cleared to play. The incident highlights tightened source of funds scrutiny during the event, with the measure driven by Paris Las Vegas and Caesars Group, not WSOP rules.
WSOP Super Circuit Canada: 2026 Playground Main Event Guarantee CAD 10 Million
From August 24 to September 9, 2026, Playground Poker Club will host the WSOP Super Circuit Canada, with a main event buy-in of CAD 5,000 and a CAD 10 million guarantee, making it the largest poker event in Canadian history.
Reddit user seeks HUD Poker recommendations
Reddit user posted asking for HUD Heads-Up Display recommendations in online poker. The post includes an image but no text. HUD is typically used to track opponent data, common software includes Hold'em Manager and PokerTracker.
Year-Long Tracking of Every Cash Session: What Did I Discover?
A poker player recorded every cash session for a year buy-in, cash-out, stakes, duration and discovered surprising insights: the level he's best at is not the most profitable, win rate plummets after 4 hours, continuous tracking helps overcome results-oriented thinking. This provides data-driven improvement ideas for serious players.
Reddit player accuses Montreal casino live poker of cheating against minorities
A Reddit user posted accusing Casino Montreal and Playground Poker Club of systematic cheating in live poker, claiming dealers stole chips, jackpots monopolized by insiders, and calling for minorities to boycott poker. The post sparked discussion on fairness of live poker, but allegations are unconfirmed independently.
GG Poker Sound Issue Sparks Anger: All-In Music Cannot Be Turned Off Separately, Players Call for Improvement
Reddit poker subreddit users complain that GG Poker's all-in sound effect is too harsh and cannot be disabled separately without turning off 'action alert sounds'. Players also point out that the platform lacks hand replay functionality, hoping the official team will optimize it soon.
Nairobi Poker Guide: Best Venues and Player Experience Sharing
A poker player shares firsthand experience of the Nairobi poker scene, with a strong recommendation for Casino Flamingo Westlands, featuring a 10K KES buy-in and 200/200 blinds. Other venues include Finix and 777 Club, with a player pool mixing recreational and non-professional players, resulting in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Meeting Many Poker Stars at WSOP This Summer
A Reddit user, despite being eliminated multiple times in the 2025 WSOP Summer Series, was lucky enough to encounter many poker stars including Daniel Negreanu, Martin Kabrhel, etc., and shared interesting interactions with them.
Artur Martirosian wins fourth WSOP bracelet, total prize money exceeds $40 million, creating Russian history
Russian player Artur Martirosian won Event 24 $25,000 High Roller Six-Handed No-Limit Hold'em at the 2026 WSOP, capturing his fourth career bracelet, with earnings exceeding $40 million, becoming the all-time money leader in Russian history.
1/3 Level Dilemma: Thoughts from Two Cooler Hands
A player on Reddit shared two hands from a $1/$3 blind no-limit hold'em cash game. In the first hand, he had QQ and flopped top set, while his opponent had bottom set and attempted a check-raise on the river; he chose to check back and dodged a bullet. In the second hand, he had AQ suited, and his opponent bet out on the turn to steal the pot with T7 suited. These two hands illustrate common mistakes made by players in low-stakes games.
Casella denies Schulman eighth gold bracelet; Kessler again comes close but falls short
In 2026 WSOP mixed game events, seven-time bracelet winner Nick Schulman was defeated by Mike Casella in the $1,500 Seven-Card Stud Hi-Lo event, failing to secure his eighth gold bracelet. Allen Kessler finished third in the $10,000 Seven-Card Stud Championship, extending his 21-year gold bracelet drought. Naoya Kihara won that event, while Scott Clements defeated Phil Hellmuth to win the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship.