Poker Stories: Legends, Lifestyle & Behind the Scenes / Stories
Step away from the tables and explore the vibrant culture surrounding the game. This is your destination for inspiring tales of poker legends, exclusive player lifestyle updates, and our “Side Pot” column featuring lighter news, off-the-felt highlights, and community chatter. If it is happening away from the chips but involves your favorite players, you will find the story right here.
The full story of Adin Ross - from Three Rivers busboy to one of streaming's most controversial stars. His age, family, sisters, rise to fame and top streams.
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Far, far away off the felt - online poker legends Di and Hac Dang are investing their $20M poker winnings into a brand-new bubble tea shop in Maryland, USA.
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Discover the best gambling documentaries, from poker classics to casino and sports betting stories that reveal the real psychology behind gambling.
today at 10:00 AM
Get insight to how the Thailand Poker Sports Association is transforming the local scene by establishing poker as a skill-based mind sport, not just gambling.
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Read about the unbelievable story of the 2026 WSOP Circuit Horseshoe PLO where two players met in back-to-back finals with the exact same outcome.
last Saturday at 10:38 AM
Read about the epic Brandon Mueller PLO Championship victory at the 2026 Borgata Summer Poker Open, where he won his first live PLO title with aces 14 times.
last Friday at 10:27 AM
Discover how Asian poker became one of the world's fastest-growing poker scenes, driven by the Asian Poker Tour, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Triton Poker.
last Friday at 10:00 AM
Learn about Naoya Kihara, Japan’s first WSOP bracelet winner, his poker career, historic 2012 victory, backgammon roots and remarkable two-title run in 2026.
last Thursday at 9:20 PM
Looking for the best online poker platform? We compare BCPoker, GGPoker, and ACR to help you crush multi-table tournaments online and find your daily grind.
last Wednesday at 12:00 PM
Learn about the details on why poker players are fighting the new IRS gambling tax rule that caps gambling loss deductions and taxes phantom income.
last Tuesday at 8:17 PM
Neymar Jr returns to the World Series of Poker 2026 in Las Vegas following his international football retirement. Read about Neymar Jr WSOP 2026 results.
07/20/2026
The best poker novels explore more than just gambling. Discover top poker in fiction and gripping books that capture real risk, psychology, and human drama.
07/20/2026
Discover how the Daniel Negreanu Fantasy League team dominated the WSOP 2026. Read about Team DNegs' massive $250,000 win and top player stats.
07/19/2026
Discover the inspiring personal journey of the Greg Mueller 2026 WSOP run. Read how this Canadian poker player overcame doubt to reach the final table.
07/17/2026
Professional poker player Michael Rocco won his WSOP bracelet and left high-stakes poker behind. Discover his peaceful regenerative farming journey.
07/16/2026
A shocking WSOP player robbery leaves Jared Griener tied up in his Las Vegas Airbnb. Read about the terrifying ordeal and his daring escape.
07/15/2026
Trainwreckstv net worth is an estimated $100M+ in 2026. See how Tyler Niknam built it - from Twitch and Among Us to Stake gambling and advising Kick.
07/15/2026
Discover 5 of the strangest WSOP rules, from hygiene violations and phone restrictions to dress codes, player etiquette, and unexpected tournament rules.
07/14/2026
The new WSOP Main Event shot clock is causing a major stir at the 2026 World Series of Poker. Discover how these rule changes impact tanking in poker.
07/13/2026
Discover the best pop songs about poker and explore how artists use cards, bluffing, and casino imagery as powerful metaphors for love, risk, and life.
07/13/2026
