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Saturday, June 13, 2026

2026 WSOP Day 9: Hellmuth Reaches Final 13 in $10K 2-7 Single Draw Championship
On Day 9 of the 2026 WSOP, Phil Hellmuth advanced to the final 13 in the $10,000 buy-in 2-7 Single Draw Championship, continuing his pursuit of the gold bracelet record.

WSOP 2026: Amateur Naseem Salem Shocks the World by Winning GGMillion$ Event 11
In the 2026 WSOP series, amateur player Naseem Salem defeated numerous professional elites to win the GGMillion$ Event 11, shocking the poker world.

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.

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.

2026 Rotterdam Poker Series Concludes Successfully: Pascal Vos and Eduard Bhaggoe Achieve Top Results
The 2026 Rotterdam Poker Series concluded successfully, with Dutch players Pascal Vos and Eduard Bhaggoe winning their respective events, demonstrating strong performance.

Artur Martirosian wins fourth WSOP bracelet
Russian poker star Artur Martirosian wins his fourth bracelet in a recent WSOP event, once again demonstrating his elite skills.

2024 Poker Affiliate Networks Overview: Business Models and Trends
Poker affiliate networks continue to evolve in 2024, serving as a key channel for online poker operators to acquire players. Based on industry observations, this article outlines their business models, major players, and future trends.

GTO Wizard: Is Phil Hellmuth Really Playing GTO Poker?
PokerNews published an article citing GTO Wizard's views, exploring whether Phil Hellmuth is actually employing a GTO Game Theory Optimal strategy. The article analyzes the alignment between Hellmuth's playing style and GTO theory.

GTO Wizard Merges Subscription Plans, New Features for All Tiers
GTO Wizard announces the integration of its subscription plans and introduces new features across all paid tiers. This change simplifies user choices and provides a more comprehensive GTO learning tool for poker players of all levels, enhancing the overall experience.

WSOP Online Series: 30 Gold Bracelets and 50 Main Event Seats Up for Grabs
The WSOP Online Series is about to begin, offering 30 gold bracelets and 50 Main Event seats as prizes, attracting poker enthusiasts from around the world.

GTO Wizard AI Surpasses GPT-5 and Grok-4 in New Benchmark
According to PokerNews, GTO Wizard AI has outperformed GPT-5 and Grok-4 in the latest benchmark, demonstrating its leading position in poker strategy. The test results show that specialized poker AI can outperform general large language models on specific tasks.

Always losing in multiway pots? GTO Wizard analyzes a key hand from Triton $250K
Multiway pots are one of the trickiest scenarios in poker. This article uses GTO Wizard's classic analysis from the Triton $250K event to reveal the core principles of balanced ranges and exploitative play, helping you avoid common mistakes.