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JapanK Poker Profile: Net Worth, Earnings & Stats (2026)
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Tom Goldstein Trial Verdict: High-Stakes Poker Player Found Guilty
Tom Goldstein trial verdict attracted major media attention. The high stakes poker player lawyer was found guilty of tax evasion in a Maryland court.
Stake Poker Launches Next! – Fast Fold Mode & $1M Drops
Stake Poker launches Next! on March 5. Fast fold tables and a $1,000,000 Next!: Drops promo. Extra cash added to pots.
Manila Megastack 24 Charges Out of the Gate at Okada Manila
The Manila Megastack 24 kicks off at Okada Manila. Magnus Martin takes the PLO Bomb Pot title, and the Bounty event smashes guarantees.
RPT Championship II Hanoi: Secure Your Early Bird Package For The VND 55 Billion Tiger Hunt
Join the RPT Championship II at Royal Poker Club Hanoi from March 19-30, 2026. VND 55 Billion in guarantees, Early Bird packages awaiting.
Triton Unveils New $200K Ivan Leow POY Guarantee and New “Player ONE” Series
Triton poker raises the bar for its 10th anniversary! $200K Ivan Leow POY guarantee and the new Player ONE race. Plus, qualify for Jeju via QQPK!
The Best Crypto Wallets for Online Poker 2026
Discover the best crypto wallets for online poker and learn how you can use them to safely make deposits and withdraw your funds without any problems.
New Footage Reveals Shocking Houston Poker Cheating Scandal
A shocking new video reveals a Houston poker cheating scandal where a dealer and player allegedly conspired in a private game. Learn how to stay safe.
CoinPoker Update – New Software & Rewards
CoinPoker launches new software, upgraded rewards, and major promotions on March 2. See what the 2026 CoinPoker update means for players.
The Biggest Online Poker First Deposit Bonuses 2026
Discover the biggest online poker first deposit bonuses and give your poker bankroll the boost it deserves without putting any extra cash on the line.
BCPoker Runs $50/$100 High Stakes Online Poker Game
High Stakes Online Poker may be back as a $50/$100 NLHE game ran publicly on BCPoker with $25K stacks and 160BB all-ins.
Dream Builders and Dream Chasers: The Personnel and Players Shaping Thai Poker
Dimitri Vernier talks to the Thai Poker Sports Association and rising star Benz Patcharapon about the goal to turn Thailand into a global poker hub.
CoinPoker Bans Bots and Refunds to Players
Discover the details of the CoinPoker bans bots! The platform permanently banned 98 cheaters, increased online poker security, and paid the community back.
Join the Incredible Charity Series of Poker Event for a Great Cause
Do not miss the most incredible Charity Series of Poker event of the year! Enjoy a charity poker dinner and play for charity at this Vegas poker tournament.
Best Online Casinos 2026 – Top Picks & Bonuses
Best Online Casinos 2026 guide. Pick a legit online casino with fast payouts, real bonuses, strong game selection, and SMPBONUS offers. Compare top picks in one table.
U Series Championship Osaka 2026: JPY 130M GTD & Exclusive Early Bird Packages at Umeda Sky Building
Join the U Series Championship Osaka 2026 at Umeda Sky Building. Secure JPY 33M GTD Main Event & High Roller Early Bird Packages.
The Best Online Poker GTO Tools 2026
Discover the best online poker GTO tools that will help you take your game to the next level and start winning more on the virtual felt.
Wynn Macau Poker Room Goes Dark: What It Means for the Peninsula
Wynn Macau poker room closes as the city's poker scene shifts to Cotai. See which poker rooms are still open and why things are changing.
Bodog Poker Rebrand: Bodog Poker Becomes Ignition
Bodog Poker rebrands to Ignition on February 18, 2026. Here’s what changes, what stays the same, and what players need to know.
Geek Women Legends at the Poker Table – The Series That Rewrites the History of Women in Poker
Explore the "Geek Women Legends" of poker - how female poker legends, like Liv Boeree, used science, psychology, and logic to dominate the poker world.
2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Preview: Everything You Need to Know
Explore the full 2026 WSOP schedule: 100 bracelet events, the $10,000 Main Event, and the new Summer Circuit in Las Vegas.
Shuffle Up and Give: How Poker for Charity is Changing Lives
Discover how the Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) blends competition with a good cause. Poker for charity now set a record, as player had 32 re-entries.
Close Shave! Kevin Martin’s Epic 60-Hour Poker Marathon
Kevin Martin risked it all—including his hair—in a 60-hour poker stream. See how rakeback saved him from the clippers!
Hellmuth’s Home Game: Big Stakes and Bigger Egos
Get the scoop on the new season of Hellmuth’s Home Game! See the star-studded lineup and find out why the Poker Brat stormed off the set in a rage.
JackPoker Golden Horse Hoof PKO Series – $3,000,000 GTD
JackPoker’s Golden Horse Hoof PKO Series runs Feb 16–Mar 8 with $3M GTD, special bounties, and free tickets up to $50. Use SMPBONUS.
The Silicon AI Poker Battle: Why Hyper-Aggressive AI is Crushing the Game
The Silicon AI Poker Battle is over! Find out why OpenAI o3 and GPT 5.2 crushed the competition using a hyper-aggressive poker strategy.
Manila Megastack 24: PokerStars Live Returns to Okada Manila with ₱40 Million Guaranteed
Join PokerStars Live for Manila Megastack 24 from Feb 25 – Mar 9. Featuring a ₱20M GTD Main Event and ₱40M+ in total prizes at Okada Manila
From Slots to Spades: 88-Year-Old “Granny” Crushes Her First Poker Tournament
Read the heartwarming story of Linda Hammons, an 88-year-old who entered her first poker tournament at the Beau Rivage and won over $10,000!
The Best Cash Game Poker Sites 2026
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Elite on Screen and at the Table: 7 Brilliant Oscar Nominees Who Play Poker
Did you know some of Hollywood's biggest stars are sharks at the poker table? Check out 7 Oscar nominees who play poker, from Jennifer Tilly to Ben Affleck.
TMT 19: A Series for the History Books with Record Numbers and Unforgettable Champions
Relive the record-setting TMT 19 in Taipei! Over $5.7M awarded, 30,000+ entries, and all Champions’ victorious chapters. See the full winner highlights.
King Poker Cup Results Now Officially Listed on The Hendon Mob
King Poker Cup results from Jeju are now listed on The Hendon Mob, including Ren Lin’s Huge Main Event victory.
Poker Psychology Part 2 – Tilt Isn’t an Emotion: The Science Behind Emotional Hijack in Poker
Poker tilt is one of poker's most misunderstood emotional events. Explore why tilt feels so personal, why it happens, and what you can do to stop leaking chips.
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TMT 19 Final Day: Zee Hyo Jung Crowns TMT 19 Main Event Champion After Epic Comeback
TMT 19 Final Day: South Korea’s Zee Hyo Jung conquers a field of 8,066 entries to win the TMT 19 Main Event title.
The Wild World of Poker Prop Bets
From dark rooms to year-long diets, poker prop bets are legendary. Discover why Ben Lamb’s water bet is the latest high-stakes wager taking over the community.
GGPoker Shatters the Record for the Largest Online Poker Overlay Ever
Discover how GGPoker’s GGMasters just shattered the record for the largest online poker overlay ever in February 2026, topping the PokerBaazi GOAT.
Poker Dream 20 Malaysia: Genting’s Massive Turnout Raises the Stakes for the Season
A look back on the Poker Dream 20 Malaysia series, featuring highlights from the Main Event, Malaysia Open, plus Super High Roller Results.
Rudy Edenata Makes History With APT High Roller Victory
Rudy Edenata won the APT High Roller in Jeju, becoming the first Indonesian to win a Mega Lion after topping 259 entries and earning KRW 233M.
QQPK Elite Pass – One Pass. One Year. Total Poker Access
Unlock a full year of VIP poker with the QQPK Elite Pass. Play online and live, access Triton ONE and other top events, plus exclusive VIP perks.
WPT Cambodia Day 19: Championship Final Table Set; Linh Tran King of High Rollers
Chengcai Pan leads the final six into the WPT Cambodia Championship finale at NagaWorld. Plus, Linh Tran wins the $5K High Roller for $91,226.
Every Game Imaginable: Inside the Phenom Poker Mixed Game Revolution
Explore how Phenom Poker is revolutionizing the industry with its mixed game poker manifesto. Discover unique poker variants and exciting online poker tourneys!
The Legend Evolves: TMT 20 Hits Taipei with Record-Breaking Ambition!
The Taiwan Millions Tournament returns July 8 – Aug 3 with TMT 20! Featuring a record USD 3M total guarantee, a USD 2M Main Event, and the new USD 1M Crown Main Event.
Jiaxian Pan Leads WPT Cambodia Championship Day 3; Aleksandr Diudiaev Wins Mini Championship
China's Jiaxian Pan bags the chip lead in the WPT Cambodia Championship. Aleksandr Diudiaev triumphs in the Mini Championship at NagaWorld.
William Li Conquers the Largest Poker Tournament Ever in Korea at APT Jeju Classic
William Li captured the APT Jeju Classic Main Event after beating Shintaro Sato heads-up in a record 1,718-entry field to win KRW 579,649,600.
BCPoker Be.Champ Series: $150K GTD + $25K Apex Event
BCPoker runs 28 days of value from Feb 9–Mar 8, featuring freerolls, low-buy-in paths, Sunday Gems, and the $25,000 Apex Main Event.
The Silent Leak: The ‘Cave Effect’
Is the Cave Effect ruining your win rate? Discover how natural light improves your mental game, prevents tilt, and helps you increase focus at the tables.
The Best MTT Poker Sites 2026
Discover the best MTT poker sites in 2026, whether you’re looking for tournament glory, massive prize pools, or soft games that you can consistently win in.
Day 16 At WPT Cambodia 2026: Bellais Tops Day 1B, Akhmetzianov Wins Big Bounty, Sootla’s Third Trophy
Day 16 at WPT Cambodia 2026 featured Louis Bellais leading Day 1B of the Championship, Artur Akhmetzianov claiming the Big Bounty title, and Ranno Sootla winning his third trophy in the Superstack Turbo. 145 players return for Day 2 with $1.5M prize pool and WPT World Championship seat on the line.
Wei Kai Lin Shatters Million-Chip Mark to Lead TMT 19 Main Event Day 1D
Wei Kai Lin bags a massive 1,091,000 stack to lead Day 1D of the TMT 19 Main Event. Total entries reach 2,930 as the race for the TWD 30M GTD.
Why was David Sklansky arrested? The Latest on the Poker Legend’s Legal News
Las Vegas Poker news: Recent reports confirmed a David Sklansky arrest in Las Vegas, who is basically the godfather of modern poker strategy.
GGPoker APL Lunar New Year 2026 – ¥250M GTD Series
Play the Ace Poker League Lunar New Year Series on GGPoker (Feb 8-28) with ¥250,000,000 GTD, Red Envelope cash drops, and a ¥25,000,000 Main Event.
Join the Elite – $30,000 Weekly WPT Global Freerolls
Play WPT Global Freerolls for $30,000 on 8. Deposit $30 or $100 to earn Loyalty and Elite freeroll tickets.
WPT Cambodia Championship Day 1A: Mitchell Leads; Abbasov Wins $400 Deepstack
Christian Mitchell leads 70 survivors in Day 1A of the WPT Cambodia 2026 Championship. Plus, Khayal Abbasov captures the $400 Deepstack title.
The Best PLO Poker Sites 2026
Looking for more action, bigger pots, and a game that’s not as “solved” as NLHE, players are turning toward the best PLO poker sites to explore new territories.
Spider-Man vs. The Billionaire: The Truth Behind Tobey Maguire’s $15 Million Poker Win
Tobey won in a high-stakes poker match against billionaire Andy Beal, but after that it began the saga of the Tobey Maguire poker debt.
Who Is Mikki Mase? Net Worth, Casino Bans and More (Part 2)
Who is Mikki Mase really? He’s rise, gambling claims, and his influence. A deep look at Mikki Mase net worth, myth, baccarat strategy and the war with casinos.
Andrei Kalgin Triumphs at WPT Prime Cambodia Championship as Day 14 Concludes
Andrei Kalgin Wins WPT Prime Cambodia Championship for $164,570; $1.5M Championship Begins
TCG Legends at the Poker Table – Top 8 Most Interesting Background Stories
Poker - a battleground of logic, psychology, and high-level decision-making, just like competitive Trading Card Games (TCG). And there come TCG poker players.
Poker and Dark Secrets: What Happened at Bill Cosby’s Table?
What truly happened at Bill Cosby's private poker games? Drugs, a gynecologist, and disturbing allegations from the comedian's past.
Ren Lin Turns Tiny Stack Into APT Super High Roller Victory at APT Jeju Classic
Ren Lin staged a comeback to win the APT Super High Roller at APT Jeju Classic, defeating Ryuta Nakai heads up to claim KRW 396M and the Pewter Lion Trophy.
Nguyen Le Poker Profile: WSOP Bracelet Winner Makes WPT Cambodia Debut
Vietnamese poker star Nguyen Le makes his WPT Cambodia 2026 debut. Learn about his WSOP bracelet, back-to-back wins, and rise in high-stakes poker.
Martin Zamani’s Shocking Bot Farm Video Shakes Poker Scene
A viral bot farm video has the poker world on edge. See how CoinPoker is fighting back with $156K in player refunds!
WPT Cambodia 2026 Day 11 Recap: Armaan Kochhar Leads WPT Prime Day 1B As Selin And Zheng Win Titles
Day 11 of WPT Cambodia 2026 sees Armaan Kochhar top the chip counts in WPT Prime Day 1B, while Patrik Selin wins the Seniors 50+ and Xiaosheng Zheng claims the Deepstack Turbo High Roller.
Who Is Mikki Mase? Real Name, Prison Years, & Life (Part 1)
Who is Mikki Mase? Learn his real name, early life, prison years, and how trauma shaped the mindset behind his rise, gambling career, and net worth.
WPT Cambodia 2026: Norberto Korn Wins Mystery Bounty HR; Erquiaga Leads WPT Prime Day 1A
Norberto Korn dominates the WPT Cambodia $3K Mystery Bounty High Roller for $62,900. David Erquiaga bags the chip lead in WPT Prime Cambodia Day 1A at NagaWorld.
Triton ONE Warm-Up Series on QQPK
2026 Triton ONE heads to Jeju this March. Warm up online on QQPK with the Triton ONE Warm-Up Series, featuring satellites, freerolls, and big GTD events.
WPT Cambodia 2026 Day 8 Spotlight: Pham Bao Takes Mystery Bounty Title
Vietnam's Pham Bao captures the WPT Cambodia Mystery Bounty title for $55,495. Read full results from the Superstack Freezeout, 5 Card PLO, and High Roller events of Day 8 action at NagaWorld.
BCPoker’s Latest Update: Bigger Bonuses, Free Cash, and Better Gameplay!
BCPoker update: Convert BCD bonuses to Real Cash via rake! Enjoy a new First Deposit Promotion with tourney tickets, rewards, and a 5 BCD mobile sign-up bonus.
GGPoker $18M February Giveaway – Massive Rewards All Month Long
Join the $18M GGPoker February Giveaway! Win daily with $5M in Red Envelope cash drops, $250K GGMasters ticket drops, and $12.6M in poker leaderboards.
Vegas World: Retro VHS Tape Reveals 1980s Poker Game
A rare 1982 VHS tape shows Doyle Brunson and Johnny Moss testing "Casino Poker," an early table game at Vegas World. See the history of poker!
APT Jeju Classic 2026 Preview: KRW 2.2B GTD Main Event & Anniversary Season Kickoff
Join the APT Jeju Classic 2026 at LES A Casino. Featuring a KRW 2.2B GTD Main Event, High Rollers, and exclusive APTC Taipei seats.
Exclusive JackPoker Giveaway + Winter Games Festival Series $2,5M GTD
Deposit $25 with SMPBONUS JackPoker promo code to enter a ticket giveaway and a boosted 300% bonus. Daily tournaments, PKO, re-entry, and $2,500,000 GTD await.
Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) 19 Kicks Off with Record Numbers and Star Power
The latest from Taiwan Millions Tournament 19. Record-breaking entries for Warm-Up GiantStack, star power, and the NT$30M GTD Main Event.
Geek Women Legends at the Poker Table – Part 6: Vanessa Selbst
Vanessa Selbst’s journey from her academic beginnings to her poker success, as systematic reasoning, analytical discipline, and curiosity overrides stereotypes.
The Great Poker Debate – “Don’t Touch My Chips!”
Ever wondered why poker tournament directors remove chips from play? Justin Hammer explains the rules and reasoning behind discretionary color ups.
Poker Psychology Part 1 – The Anatomy of the High-Performance Mind
Part 1 of our Poker Psychology article series explores emotional regulation, cognitive biases and decision-making that foster a flexible and resilient mindset.
KPC x LPT & King Poker Cup 2026: Highlights
The KPC x LPT 2026 series & inaugural King Poker Cup in Jeju delivered $13.9M in prizes across 61 events. Full recap, winners, reactions, and highlights.
RPT Championship II: The Tiger Hunt Roars Back to Hanoi | VND 55B GTD Prize Pool
Join the RPT Championship II in Hanoi from March 19-30, 2026, featuring 65 Tiger trophies and a massive 55 Billion GTD prize pool.
Doug Polk Surprises Poker Players with Free $100 Cash in Texas
Doug Polk shocked players at The Lodge Card Club in Texas by handing out $100 to everyone seated! Discover the latest renovations and huge cash giveaways.
WPT Cambodia 2026 Kicks Off At NagaWorld With Strong Opening Day Action
WPT Cambodia 2026 opens at NagaWorld Phnom Penh with 185 Superstack entries, PLO Mini Championship action, and the first trophy awarded.
WPT Cambodia 2026 Kicks Off At NagaWorld With 20 Days Of Poker Action
WPT Cambodia 2026 returns to NagaWorld Phnom Penh with a 20-day poker festival, 73 trophy events, and $3.5M guaranteed.
The Secret Online Poker Economy: Why “Fish” Are the Real VIPs
Discover the unspoken truth of online poker economy. Learn how recreational players fuel the game, why pros hunt them, and how sites keep the ecosystem alive.
Be Canada’s Top Online Poker Player on KKPoker
Compete in KKPoker Canada’s Best 2026. Exclusive freerolls, weekly tournaments, leaderboard points, and a $7,000 CAD top prize.
U Series Championship (USC) Returns to Osaka: Schedule and Exclusive Early Bird Packages at Umeda Sky Building
Join the U Series Championship in Osaka (Feb 27-Mar 4, 2026). Secure your Main Event & High Roller Early Bird Packages at Umeda Sky Building. ¥43M GTD.
Poker Psychology: The Ultimate Guide to Master the Mental Game
Transform your results with this comprehensive guide to poker psychology. Learn to master emotional control, eliminate tilt, build confidence, and more.
Yohwan Lim Wins South Korea Player of the Year GPI 2025
From StarCraft legend to poker king! Discover how Yohwan Lim became the GPI 2025 South Korea Player of the Year and his amazing journey in the poker world
Lei Yu Triumphs in the Final Coronation at King Poker Cup for $485,500
China’s Lei Yu triumphs at the King Poker Cup 2026 Final Coronation, outlasting a world-class field to claim the $485,500 top prize.
Keating to Compete in 24-Hour Marathon Game and Everyone’s Bringing $1 Million
Watch the $1M buy-in Hustler Casino Live 24-hour marathon on Dec 2. Alan Keating and Nik Airball lead the high-stakes action!
King Poker Cup: Ren Lin Strikes Again in the King’s Main Event for $600K
Tony Ren Lin captures the inaugural King Poker Cup Main Event for $600,700. Read the full final table recap and see the complete payouts here.
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Ren Lin Leads Final 8 in the King Poker Cup Main Event
The King Poker Cup Main Event is down to its final eight after Day 2, with China’s Tony Lin leading the field as the chase for the title intensifies.
The Lodge Banned Card Markers Caught in the Act
Two known poker cheaters were caught marking cards at The Lodge in Texas. Read how vlogger Anthony Martino helped stop the scam!
Zengxiang Chen Leads Final 50 After Day 1B of King’s Main Event
Day 1B of the King Poker Cup Main Event added 97 entries, pushing the field to 191 total. Zengxiang Chen leads the final 50 players into Day 2.
The Longest Poker Games: From 8 Years to Epic 115 Hours
How long can you play poker? Discover the longest poker games ever, including an 8-year marathon and Phil Laak's 115-hour world record.
Ranno Sootla Bags Day 1A Chip Lead at King’s Main Event
King Poker Cup action continues as Ranno Sootla tops the chip counts on Day 1a of the King’s Main Event and the Crown Hunt wraps up.
GOP Taipei 2026 Day 7 Recap: Andrew Han Claims Titan Stack High Roller as Main Event Flight D Builds
Day 7 at GOP Taipei saw Andrew Han win the Titan Stack High Roller, Main Event Flight D build, and more side-event winners crowned in Taipei.
Lappin & O’Kearney Leave WPT Global Over Tony Ren Lin Scandal
David Lappin and Dara O’Kearney cut ties with WPT Global following the signing of Ren Lin. Read why the duo took a stand for poker integrity.
King Poker Cup: Yang Zhang Triumphs in Crown Debut for USD 330,500
Yang Zhang secures the King Poker Cup Debut Opener. Follow our King Poker Cup coverage for full final table results and hand recaps.
Tony “Ren” Lin – New Poker Ambassador for WPT Global in 2026
Tony "Ren" Lin has been signed as the new poker ambassador for WPT Global. Learn about his $16 million career, and why WPT Global believes in second chances.
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