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Saturday, June 13, 2026

2026 WSOP: Naoya Kihara Becomes First Double Bracelet Winner
According to PokerStrategy.com, Japanese player Naoya Kihara won his second gold bracelet at the 2026 WSOP, becoming the first double winner of the series, showcasing his exceptional prowess in the poker world.

Kristen Foxen Pocket Kings Fold: Does GTO Support This Move?
In the 2024 WSOP Main Event, Kristen Foxen folded pocket kings preflop to an opponent's all-in, sparking heated debate in the poker community. This article analyzes whether the decision was reasonable from a GTO perspective and explores the balance between live reads and theoretical optimal strategy.

Santhosh Suvarna wins third WSOP bracelet, says 'like a dream'
Indian poker player Santhosh Suvarna won his third WSOP bracelet in a $50,000 buy-in high roller event, saying afterwards that it was 'like a dream'. Suvarna is one of Asia's top poker players and previously had two bracelets.

With Minnesota Friends and Family Support, Rich Alsup Wins WSOP Monster Stack Championship
Rich Alsup, a poker player from Minnesota, won the WSOP Monster Stack event. The strong support from his friends and family was key to his victory. The article reviews the tournament journey and his championship remarks.

WSOP 2026: Kristen Foxen Wins Sixth Bracelet in $25,000 High Roller, Kihara Achieves First Double of the Series
WSOP 2026 events continue to heat up. Canadian player Kristen Foxen won her sixth WSOP bracelet in the $25,000 buy-in high roller; Japanese player Kihara won two consecutive events in the same series, completing a double championship for the first time.

Foxen finally defeats elite opponents to win WSOP $25K High Roller 'Dream' title
Famous poker player Alex Foxen won the WSOP $25K High Roller event, a major victory in his career, defeating many top opponents and realizing his dream.

Artur Martirosian defeats 'strongest opponent' at final table, wins fourth WSOP gold bracelet
Russian poker player Artur Martirosian defeated a formidable opponent in a WSOP event, successfully winning his fourth gold bracelet, once again proving his top-tier status in high-stakes poker.

2026 WSOP Day 14: Foxen, Martirosian, and Lou Win Gold Bracelets
The 14th day of the 2026 World Series of Poker concluded with three players—Alex Foxen, Artur Martirosian, and Tommy Lou—each winning a WSOP gold bracelet, becoming the highlights of the day.

SCOOP Final Table, Would You Fold AK Preflop?
When facing huge ICM pressure at the SCOOP final table, is AK worth folding? This article analyzes the decision-making logic of poker experts in similar situations, discussing the trade-off between GTO and ICM.