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.

From an indefinite ban to a 7-week comeback! Read about Ren Lin’s return to the WSOP and GGPoker’s latest crackdown on GGMillion$ cheating.

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

NBA star Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in a $7M rigged poker scandal. $5M bond set as plea deals loom. Get the full court update here!

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

A video of a controversial assault on poker pro Maurice Hawkins, known for his record 21 WSOP Circuit rings, went viral, the attacker being Eugene Castaneda.

Kevin Hart and Antonio Esfandiari return for High Stakes Poker Season 15! Binge-watch all 17 new episodes on PokerGO starting Dec 23.

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

Our Top 10 Best Gambling Movies #1 is Martin Scorsese's "Casino" (1995). Explore the real-life gambling history, production secrets, and legendary cast.

GGPoker and Danske Spil partner to bring world-class poker to Denmark! Access WSOP events and the world's biggest tournaments now.

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.

The 1974 classic, "The Gambler", #2 on our Top 10 Gambling Movies of All Time List, displays James Caan's portrayal of addiction to high-stakes betting.

Michigan player wins $22.4M online jackpot on Huff N' Even More Puff! See how this historic DraftKings win shattered US online casino records.

Discover why the 1974 classic "California Split", starring Elliott Gould and George Segal ,is considered one of the most authentic gambling movies ever made.

Imagine staring down a giant, murderous doll instead of a poker opponent. For poker pro Steven Jones, that was just another day at the office!

Satellite into WPT Cambodia 2026 on WPT Global from just $0.55. Win a $4,000 live package and chase an extra $100,000 Golden Ticket bonus.

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 World Poker Federation (WPF) was established with the core objective of securing global recognition for poker as an official mind sport, as detailed on

Discover why "The Cincinnati Kid" with Steve McQueen poker showdown remains one of the best gambling movies ever made. It definitely has a place in the Top 10.