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New Tournament Options Emerge in Taipei as Guarantees Climb
Taipei poker got a boost with new tournaments and huge guarantees during APT festival, giving players more options across overlapping dates.
today at 6:11 PM
From Chips to Fame – Part 3 – Phil Ivey’s Casino Success Story: From Unknown Kid to Poker Icon
Discover the ultimate Phil Ivey story. From his secret Atlantic City poker beginnings to becoming a high-stakes poker legend, read his amazing journey.
today at 5:43 PM
Phachara Wongwichit Wins Superstar Challenge As Main Event Hits 2,064 Entries In Day 7 Of APT Taipei 2026
Day 7 of APT Taipei 2026 featured Wongwichit’s Superstar Challenge win, Main Event reaching 2,064 entries, and High Roller and Chess action.
today at 9:26 AM
Philippines Poker 2025 SPI Review: Top Ten Filipino Poker Players
Discover the top ten Filipino poker players of 2025. Explore the 2025 SPI Score rankings, SPI Earnings, and player profiles on Somuchpoker
yesterday at 4:19 PM
The Great Comeback: The Lodge Card Club Reopening After Legal Win
Get ready for the Lodge Card Club reopening! After a grand jury cleared Doug Polk and the owners, this top Texas poker room is set to open its doors again.
yesterday at 3:36 PM
RDPT Plus Jeju Debut Sets New Standard With $9M+ Prize Pool, Next Stop Confirmed July 8-19
RDPT Plus Jeju wraps with $9M+ prize pool, 6,410 entries, and 66 trophies. China dominates with 55 wins as Jieming Xu wins the Main Event. Next stop July 8–19.
yesterday at 1:01 PM
APT Taipei 2026 Main Event Hits 1,396 Entries & Counting As Zi Han Lin Leads Flight B Charge, Wongwichit Tops Superstar Final Five
APT Taipei 2026 Day 6 saw the Main Event reach 1,396 entries after Flight B, led by Zi Han Lin. Phachara Wongwichit leads the Superstar Challenge final five.
yesterday at 9:23 AM
TLPT Jeju 2026 Highlights Transparent Fees and High Roller Satellite Value
TLPT Jeju 2026 introduces a clear fee structure with no hidden charges, alongside free-entry High Roller satellites and early bird deals closing soon.
yesterday at 5:06 AM
Aussie Millions Opener Smashes Records as 2,144 Entries Flood Crown Melbourne
The Aussie Millions 2026 Opening Event drew a record 2,144 entries, building a AUD 2.78M prize pool and setting the tone for the festival’s return.
last Monday at 11:30 PM
Isildur1’s Turns 13K to 1.75M  on Phenom Poker
Isildur1 turned 13,626 USDT into 1.75M in 10 days on Phenom Poker. Full session data, hand analysis, and game-by-game breakdown - plus where to play now.
last Monday at 5:49 PM
USA Legislation Part 4 – Sweepstakes Poker in the US in 2026: Law Changes & Latest Developments
Learn all about the state of sweepstakes poker US regulations in 2026, a growing anti-sweepstakes sentiment, and the latest laws banning sweepstakes gambling.
last Monday at 4:35 PM
Philippines Take Center Stage: Takayama And Mateo Both Win High Roller Titles As Main Event Surpasses 1,000 Entries
APT Taipei 2026 sees Takayama win the record Super High Roller, Mateo take the High Roller Mystery Bounty, and the Main Event hit 1,024 entries after Flight A.
last Monday at 11:04 AM
Patrick Tardif: From Gamer to WPT Global Ambassador
Wondering if you can stream poker on Twitch? Patrick Tardif did, and his success in online poker tournaments led him to become a WPT Global ambassador.
last Monday at 10:00 AM
How Daniel Negreanu is Prepping for the 2026 WSOP on the Golf Course
Curious about the Daniel Negreanu 2026 WSOP preparation? Discover why the poker legend is skipping tournaments for high-stakes golf challenges!
last Sunday at 3:26 PM
Daeyoung Park Wins National Cup; Ethan Yau Leads SHR in APT Taipei 2026
Day 4 at APT Taipei 2026! Daeyoung Park tops a 2,940-entry field in the National Cup, while Ethan Yau leads the richest-ever Super High Roller.
last Sunday at 10:44 AM
GOP Incheon 2026: The Prophecy Unfolds at Paradise City
GOP Incheon 2026 runs May 15 to 24 at Paradise City with a KRW 700M GTD Main Event, full schedule, key events, and player rewards program.
last Sunday at 3:39 AM
Lazio Polymarket Deal: What This $22M Sponsorship Means for Bettors
S.S. Lazio has signed a massive $22M jersey sponsorship with Polymarket. Discover what the Lazio Polymarket deal means for the future of sports betting!
last Saturday at 2:40 PM
Record-Breaking APT National Cup Draws 2,940 Entries; Thanarattrakul Wins Single Day Super High Roller
APT Taipei 2026 National Cup hits 2,940 entries as it reaches the final 148 players, while Kannapong Thanarattrakul wins the Super High Roller for TWD 7.37M.
last Saturday at 11:20 AM
Stake Poker’s $210,000 All-in or Fold Leaderboards
Compete for $15,000 every day in Stake Poker's new AoF Leaderboards. $210,000 total prize pool across 4 stake levels. Daily reset. Top 10 paid. Start now.
last Friday at 6:33 PM
USA Legislation Part 3 – MSIGA Connecting US Online Poker Players
Learn all you need to know about MSIGA, an agreement between US states with regulated online poker that allows them to share and combine their player pools.
last Friday at 2:33 PM
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