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Sunday, June 14, 2026
Bally's Intralot to Acquire evoke plc for $326 Million
Greek gambling firm Bally's Intralot announced an all-share acquisition of UK gambling giant evoke plc (formerly 888 Holdings) at 52 pence per share, totaling approximately £243 million ($326 million), a 30% premium. The deal sent evoke shares surging 15%. This move is set to create a pan-European gambling giant and could impact the future platform operations of WSOP Online.
WSOP 2026: Omar Zazay Wins First Bracelet in $3,000 No-Limit Hold'em Event
Omar Zazay wins WSOP 2026 Event #32 ($3,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em), capturing his first WSOP gold bracelet.
PokerStars Summer Stack Series Launches Special Depositor Freeroll to Win Main Event Tickets
PokerStars launches a special depositor freeroll for the Summer Stack Series, allowing players to win main event tickets through a free tournament with no extra cost.
Wire Act Case Ends, Interstate Online Poker Gets New Opportunities
As the appeal period for the Wire Act lawsuit expires, the case is officially closed, removing legal obstacles for states to conduct interstate online poker. This means more states may join interstate player pools, further integrating the online poker market.
2026 WSOP: Jeff Madsen Wins Fifth Bracelet, Kristen Foxen and Jesse Lonis Compete in $25K High Roller
2026 WSOP enters its second week, Jeff Madsen comes from behind to win the $1,500 Dealers Choice event, earning his fifth career bracelet. Meanwhile, the $25,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller enters Day 3 with Barak Wisbrod leading, Kristen Foxen and Jesse Lonis in the top ten, vying for a final table spot.
Back-to-Back Champion: Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner of 2026 WSOP
Japanese player Naoya Kihara won the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship and the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship consecutively at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), becoming the first double bracelet winner of the event. He now leads Japan historically with three WSOP bracelets and joins the elite ranks of WSOP back-to-back champions.
2026 WSOP: Kristen Foxen Wins $25K High Roller Championship
In WSOP Event #19 $25,000 High Roller, Canadian pro Kristen Foxen defeated Galen Hall heads-up to win her sixth WSOP bracelet and $1,773,083, a career-best score. She joins 26 others as the only players with at least six WSOP bracelets.
India Online Poker Outlook 2026: Market Growth and Regulatory Prospects
Pokerfuse releases India online poker 2026 outlook, expects market to continue growing, but regulation remains a key variable.
PokerStars Launches SpinGoal Promotion Riding World Cup Fever
PokerStars launches SpinGoal promotion during the World Cup, where players collect number puzzles by participating in Spin & Go tournaments, with a chance to win extra cash rewards up to two times the average buy-in. The event runs until July 9th.