Latest Poker News, Tournament Results & Industry Updates

WPT Global isn’t easing into the New Year. +10% added prize money hits 12 tournaments every day until 31 December. No opt-in. No conditions.

GOP Taipei 2026 runs January 8–18 at CTP Asia Poker Arena with 95 events, NTD 42M guaranteed, and a deep Main Event.

The WPT World Championship final table at Wynn Las Vegas crowned Schuyler Thornton, while Aaron Johnson captured the WPT Prime title.

Bernhard Binder wins the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, defeating Jean-Noel Thorel heads-up to claim $10 million and a WSOP Bracelet.

The WSOP Paradise Super Main Event has reached a record $72 million prize pool, with the final eight set and $10 million awaiting the winner.

Tian Zhi Kong makes history in Jeju, winning the inaugural Gods of Poker Main Event as the first King of GOP is crowned.

WSOP Paradise 2025 shattered its guarantee to hit $72.2M, claiming the record for the largest non-WSOP Main Event prize pool ever.

The Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) is live with 2025 data and ready to crown the region’s first official Player of the Year in 2026.

Finnish and Japanese players score big at EPT Prague 2025 as Sho Homma and Kai Lehto dominate major side events.

Punnat Punsri climbs to #1 on the GPI rankings and is closing in on history as he aims to become the first Asian GPI Player of the Year.

Maria Ho’s journey from college studies in communications and law led to being a professional poker player with strategy, psychology, and competitive edge.

The inaugural King Poker Cup 2026 launches Jan 11–18 in Jeju, South Korea. Elite high-stakes series with ultra-low fees, and four Crown Jewels.

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Edilberto Gopez wins the Main Event as Manila Megastack 23 at Okada Manila sets records with 54 spadies and a PHP 96.9M prize pool.

The Taiwan Millions Tournament 19 returns with a USD 1M Main Event, new Mixed Games Ranking, and expanded dual-venue setup in Taipei.

Over 200 poker leaders gathered in Sao Paulo for the TDA + WPF Summit Brazil to advance tournament standards and collaboration.

For months, the name alone has stirred curiosity and now a new titan has entered the Asian poker arena. Gods of Poker has arrived. Welcome to the brand’s

The U Series Championship confirms its 2026 Q1 and Q2 festival dates with stops in Osaka and Vietnam, marking an exciting new season of poker.

Discover the wild side of the Asian Poker Tour. From 'Cry Me a River' to 'Atomic Pineapple', we break down the 17 unique poker variants and mixed games featured at the APT Championship Taipei.

The KPC x LPT Jeju Festival 2026 runs Jan 3–18 at LES A Casino with KRW 2 billion in guarantees and the launch of the King Poker Cup.