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2026 WSOP Main Event Already Seventh-Largest Ever

This year's WSOP main event is assured to be one of the seven largest in history, but a new record seems very unlikely for 2026.

Fawcett Doubles Up; First-Timers Price, Jacobs Win WSOP Bracelets

Justin Fawcett earned his second WSOP bracelet with a win in the $1,500 double board PLO, while Toby Price and Adriaan Jacobs nabbed their debut hold'em titles.

Op-ed: Poker Community More Inclusive Than Trolls Suggest

A transgender woman's run in the WSOP ladies event exposed online hate, but the poker community overwhelmingly embraced inclusion and support.

Mullaly Sprints To Bracelet In WSOP $5k Super Turbo

New York's Myles Mullaly sped through a field of 1,213 entries in the 2026 WSOP $5,000 super turbo bounty event to earn his first bracelet.

Set, Straight, & Two Pair Clash In WSOP Main Event Pot

A massive cooler went down on Day 1B of the 2026 WSOP Main Event involving Boris Vaynberg, Niklas Deitmer, and Sarah Jackman.

Urbanovich Wins WSOP Eight-Game Championship

Polish prodigy Dzmitry Urbanovich broke through for his first bracelet with a 2026 WSOP $10,000 eight-game championship victory for $431,260.

WSOP: Moshe Wins 5th Bracelet, Ogita Scores $1M

In recent World Series of Poker action, Asi Moshe won his fifth career bracelet, Daisuke Ogita became a mini main millionaire, and Patrick Stacey won a mixed triple draw event.

WATCH: Mizrachi Shares Wild Stories On Deep Cuts

Michael Mizrachi talks partying until 9 AM before the WSOP Main Event, underground cruise ship games, and more on the Deep Cuts podcast.

Another Former NBA Player Indicted For Match-Fixing

Former NBA player Malik Beasley, along with a former teammate and others, has been indicted on charges related to fixing games.

Foxwoods Casino Eyes Bingo World Record

Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut hopes to set the Guinness world record for the highest bingo payout on July 4.

CoinPoker Launches Battle Of Malta Online Satellites

CoinPoker began offering satellite tournaments into the first event of the Battle of Malta online series, the $215 CoinMillion, on July 3.

Lawsuit Accuses Polymarket Of Engaging In Deceptive Marketing

Polymarket and its top executives are being sued for allegedly using deceptive marketing tactics to gain new customers.

Martin Kabrhel Snags Sixth WSOP Bracelet While Multi-Tabling

Martin Kabrhel became the 31st player ever to win six or more WSOP bracelets, taking down an online/live hybrid event while multi-tabling.

Baccarat Growth Fueled Nevada Casino Revenue In May

Las Vegas Strip casinos enjoyed a major jump in profits from baccarat in May, igniting a solid gaming month for Nevada.

WATCH: Hellmuth's 2026 WSOP Main Event Entrance

Phil Hellmuth's annual WSOP main event entrance saw him don a Superman-themed costume, accompanied by family and friends in matching outfits.

Negreanu Wins WSOP $100k PLO For 8th Bracelet

Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu defeated 83 entries in the 2026 WSOP $100K PLO to earn his 8th career bracelet and a massive $2.3M prize.

Grapenthien Wins 2nd Bracelet In Championship Stud Event

Stud specialist Matt Grapenthien captured his second career gold bracelet by winning the $10,000 stud eight-or-better championship.

Gonsalves Breaks 20-Year Streak, Wins First WSOP Bracelet

Twenty years after his first World Series of Poker cash, Marcus Gonsalves captured his first career bracelet in a $5,000 six-handed no-limit hold'em event.

WSOP Main Event Underway, Here's How To Watch

Your complete day-by-day coverage guide for the 2026 World Series of Poker main event, which has returned to ESPN for 2026 and beyond.

WSOP Online Likely To Be Maine's Only Online Poker Option

With Caesars on the verge of acquiring three of the four available iGaming licenses in Maine, WSOP could be the only online poker option.

Jonathan Little: Get Maximum Value With The Nuts

Poker coach Jonathan Little breaks down a hand that illustrates why you should start building the pot immediately when you flop a big hand.

'Samjazzykins' Battles Top Pros In $200-$400 5-Card PLO Games

Reviewing two hands from 'samjazzykins' taking on top pros in high-stakes 5-card pot-limit Omaha games on CoinPoker.

Bally's Wants To Put Slot Machines In Chicago Airports

Bally's, in response to Chicago's consideration of legalizing video gaming terminals, wants to add slot machines at the city's airports.

Deeb Seizes 9th WSOP Bracelet With 8-Game Win

After three runner-up finishes in 2026, Shaun Deeb broke through to win his ninth WSOP bracelet as the $1,500 eight-game mix champion.

'Rampage' Tops Mateos To Seize Second WSOP Bracelet

Poker content creator Ethan 'Rampage' Yau took down the 2026 WSOP Online $5,300 hybrid six-max event to earn his second career bracelet.

Matthew Higgins Wins 2026 WSOP Mystery Millions

Matthew Higgins won the 2026 WSOP Mystery Millions event, outlasting 22,811 entrants to win $1 million and his first WSOP bracelet.

MLB Players Wants League To Ban Prop Bets

Possibly as leverage, the Major League Baseball Players Association is pushing for a ban on player prop bets in negotiations with the league.

Mizrachi Wins WSOP PLO Championship, 9th Bracelet

Michael Mizrachi took down the 2026 WSOP $10,000 pot-limit Omaha championship, claiming his ninth career bracelet and $1,350,203. He also eclipsed $30 million in career earnings.

WSOP: Atchison, Dylan Smith Score Debut Bracelets

Taylor Atchison and Dylan came out on top in the $1,500 stud eight-or-better and $2,500 big bet mixed events, respectively.

Lumbee Tribe Says "No" To New North Carolina Casino

More than 60% of Lumbee Tribe members voted against a plan to build a casino in Northeastern North Carolina.