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Saturday, June 13, 2026
"Daddy has two now": Mike Holtz wins second WSOP bracelet in Super Turbo Bounty
American poker player Mike Holtz won the WSOP Super Turbo Bounty event, earning his second career WSOP bracelet. Holtz, known as "Daddy", said excitedly after the win, "Daddy has two now."
Knicks in Five? Nick's Got Eight! Schulman Justifies Hall of Fame Induction with Eight WSOP Bracelets
PokerNews reports that Nick Schulman justified his Poker Hall of Fame induction with eight WSOP bracelets. The article title cleverly plays on the New York Knicks' slogan 'Knicks in Five' by changing it to 'Nick's Got Eight' to highlight his eight bracelets.
WPT postpones Cyprus tournament due to Middle East conflict
The World Poker Tour WPT announced that the tournament originally scheduled for Cyprus will be postponed due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers stated that the safety of participants and staff is the top priority, and a new date is to be determined.
Alexander Farahi Wins WPT Rolling Thunder Championship, Salsberg Runner-Up
Alexander Farahi has won the WPT Rolling Thunder championship, with Salsberg finishing as runner-up. Specific prize and event details will be reported later.
Alex Farahi Wins WPT Rolling Thunder Championship
American player Alex Farahi won the WPT Rolling Thunder Championship, earning his first World Poker Tour title. The event was held at Thunder Valley Casino in California.
WPT mocks WSOP's new rules: 'Millionaire Maker' loses its flavor?
WPT publicly mocked WSOP's rule changes for the 'Millionaire Maker' event on social media, sparking heated debate in the poker community. The new rules aim to improve fairness but are questioned for reducing the event's appeal.
WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship: A Key Stop on the World Poker Tour
The World Poker Tour WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown Championship is a key event in the season, typically held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, Florida, attracting top players from around the world to compete for the WPT championship title.
Bad Beat Ends NFL Star Richard Seymour's World Poker Title Dreams, Second Place
According to PokerNews, former NFL star Richard Seymour made it to the finals of a world poker event, but suffered a rare Bad Beat on the last hand, ultimately finishing second and missing out on the championship.
WPT bestbet Scramble Championship Returns in September with $1 Million Guarantee
The World Poker Tour WPT has announced that the bestbet Scramble Championship will return this September with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool. This event is a key stop in the WPT series and is expected to attract numerous top poker players.