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Mixed Game Festival XIV Day 8: Mori and Huck Seed Share the Fun
Day 8 of the 14th Mixed Game Festival featured two Poker Hall of Famers: Mori Eskandani and 1996 WSOP Main Event champion Huck Seed. They played low-stakes $4/$8 and $6/$12 mixed games at the Bellagio poker room, interacting closely with enthusiasts. Also, Patrick Ang was named Player of the Day and Jason Gabriel was named Dealer of the Day.
BetMGM Poker Michigan Gearing Up: Online Series About to Launch
BetMGM Poker announced it will launch a new online series in Michigan on June 20, bringing players a wealth of tournament and cash game opportunities. With its established poker network and attractive guaranteed prize pools, the platform has become a popular choice for local poker enthusiasts.
Virtue Poker: New Platform Prepares Celebrity Event to Celebrate Launch, Adding New Force to iPoker Market
New online poker platform Virtue Poker announced that it is preparing a celebrity poker event to celebrate its official launch on the iPoker network. The platform aims to attract players through a combination of entertainment and competition, enhancing brand awareness.
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.
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.
2026 WSOP Event #2: $5,000 Buy-in 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Payouts Announced
The full payout structure for the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Event #2, a $5,000 buy-in 8-handed No-Limit Hold'em tournament, has been released by PokerNews. Typically, the champion of such events receives 20%-30% of the total prize pool, depending on the number of entrants.
India's Largest Poker Room PokerBaazi Shifts to Subscription Model After Real Money Ban
India's largest online poker platform, PokerBaazi, has introduced a subscription service in response to the ban on real money poker in some states. Players pay a fixed monthly fee to participate in tournaments, no longer relying on real money bets, to circumvent legal risks and maintain operations. This move marks a new model exploration for the Indian poker industry under regulatory pressure.
PokerStars Extends Live Calendar: Return to Prague and New Stop
PokerStars announces latest live event plans, including a return to the Prague classic series and a new stop to be revealed, further expanding the European live poker landscape.
ClubWPT Gold Previews Summer Series: $50 Million Guaranteed Could Break Records
Online poker platform ClubWPT Gold has announced a summer series with a total guaranteed prize pool of $50 million, claiming it may break online poker tournament prize records. The specific tournament structure and dates have not been announced, but it has already attracted widespread attention from the player community.
Triton Poker Montenegro: Adrian Mateos Breaks Record by Winning $200K Invitational, Takes $6.37 Million
At the Triton Poker Montenegro $200K Invitational, Spanish superstar Adrian Mateos defeated many top players to win the championship, taking approximately $6.37 million in prize money, setting a record for the highest prize money in the event's history.
WSOP Pulls Docuseries: Creator Accused of Using AI to Alter Quotes
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has pulled a documentary series following allegations that its creator used artificial intelligence (AI) to alter quotes. This move has sparked discussions within the poker community about media integrity and the boundaries of AI use.
2026 WSOP Day 8: Daniel Negreanu in Top 3 Stacks in $10K NL 2-7 Tournament
On Day 8 of the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), in the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball tournament, renowned player Daniel Negreanu advanced with a top-three stack, showcasing his strength in mixed games.