Dongli Shen Triumphs in Inaugural WPT Seoul INSPIRE Championship

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Dongli Shen Triumphs in Inaugural WPT Seoul INSPIRE Championship
Dongli Shen has become the first-ever champion of the WPT Seoul INSPIRE Championship in Incheon, South Korea. After a deal in a thrilling heads-up, he takes home the trophy and a prize of 252,378,000 KRW (~$185,000).
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STREAM: Triton ONE | $5K NLH Mystery Bounty – Final Day

The luxurious Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa in Northern Cyprus is all set to crown the champion of Event #3: $5,000 NLH 8-Handed Mystery Bounty. The tournament drew a total of 607 entries across two initial flights, creating a prize pool of $2,759,422. Of this, $1,545,422 is allocated for the standard prize distribution, while a thrilling $1,214,000 is reserved for enticing Mystery Bounty rewards for eliminating opponents.

The final day kicks off with 151 players, each already assured a payout, and from the first deal, the intense hunt for mystery envelopes begins.

Leading the pack is Russia's Raul Yunusov with a massive chip lead. Close behind, American Gianna Avdic Mcintire sits in second, and rounding out the top three is Israel's Asaf Groofi.

The top ten also features high-stakes stars like Thailand's Punnat Punsri and France's Julien Sitbon. The battle for the coveted trophy and the excitement of opening envelopes also includes German legend Ole Schemion, fan favorite Ren Lin, 2019 WSOP Main Event champion Hossein Ensan, and Mikita Badziakouski.

TOP 10 Current Standings:

Rank

Player

Country

Stack

1.

Raul Yunusov

Russia

3,435,000

2.

Gianna Avdic Mcintire

USA

2,695,000

3.

Asaf Groofi

Israel

1,920,000

4.

Siegfried Kapeller

Austria

1,865,000

5.

Punnat Punsri

Thailand

1,845,000

6.

Rudy Halim

Indonesia

1,750,000

7.

Benedek Farkas

Hungary

1,730,000

8.

Aleksandr Razinkov

Russia

1,715,000

9.

Julien Sitbon

France

1,705,000

10.

Armin Rezaei

Austria

1,700,000


Sources: Triton Poker, YouTube

Christopher Marcadet Crowned Champion of Main Event at PSO Aix-en-Provence 2026

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Christopher Marcadet Crowned Champion of Main Event at PSO Aix-en-Provence 2026
The French Pasino Grand Casino in Aix-en-Provence played host to the PS Open 2026 poker festival. Local player Christopher Marcadet claimed the title in the Main Event, Gabi Livshitz triumphed in the High Roller, and Nikolai Mamut dominated the Super High Roller.
Winner Expected to Get €30,000. Wesley Wiemes Takes Home Even More from Murcia

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Winner Expected to Get €30,000. Wesley Wiemes Takes Home Even More from Murcia
The Dutchman Wiemes entered the final day of Noche de Poker Murcia with the fifth-largest stack. After a three-way deal, he eliminated José Gascón and former leader Norberto López, walking away with €584 more than initially allotted for the winner.
Jason Nguyen Fulfills Promise with Borgata Fall Poker Open Kickoff Victory

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Jason Nguyen Fulfills Promise with Borgata Fall Poker Open Kickoff Victory
Local player Jason Nguyen turned his year-long dream into reality by claiming the champion's title in the $600 Kickoff event at the Borgata Fall Poker Open. Following a 3-way deal, he snagged the coveted trophy and a life-changing prize of $126,727.
VIDEO: The Big Game on Tour Returns, Polk Fires Huge Bluff Against Princess Love | S3 E6 |

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VIDEO: The Big Game on Tour Returns, Polk Fires Huge Bluff Against Princess Love | S3 E6 |

The second half of the third season of The Big Game on Tour is back with five new episodes and an entirely fresh lineup. Sitting at a table with $100/$200 blinds are Doug Polk, Antonio Esfandiari, Esther Taylor, Princess Love, and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. Completing the lineup is new Loose Cannon Scott Gaughan, a Canadian comedian who gets $50,000 and 150 hands to make a profit.

In the very first segment, Hinchcliffe takes on Esfandiari, and by the flop, $108,000 is in the middle. The final hand, however, belongs to Polk and Princess Love. Polk has been pressuring opponents all night, and this time he puts her to a massive decision with a big overbet for all her chips. Will her second pair be enough to call?

Dream Debut at Triton ONE: Alin Ivan Dominates QQPK Genesis for $450,000

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Dream Debut at Triton ONE: Alin Ivan Dominates QQPK Genesis for $450,000
Young Romanian player Alin Ivan turned his very first appearance at the prestigious Triton ONE series into a career-defining triumph. In the opening $3K QQPK Genesis event, he outlasted a massive field of competitors over three days to claim the coveted trophy along with the top prize of $450,000.
Halloween Is Over. The €200,000 Zombie Hunter Cup Is Still Alive

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Halloween Is Over. The €200,000 Zombie Hunter Cup Is Still Alive
The costumes are gone, but the biggest hunt is still on. The Bounty Hunter Series: Halloween Edition has more than €5 million in guarantees across the iPoker network, and its final two days bring two very different headline events. Sunday’s €50 Ultra Main puts €150,000 on the line in Mystery Bounty format. On Monday, the Zombie Hunter Cup closes out the series with €200,000 guaranteed.
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The WPT Seoul INSPIRE Championship in Incheon, South Korea is reaching its climax, drawing a huge player turnout with a total of 1,033 entries. As a result, the billion-won guarantee has been surpassed, with the prize pool reaching 1,561,896,000 KRW (~1,145,338$).

After a grueling Day 2, only nine players remain in contention for the prestigious trophy. The end of Day 2 was marked by high drama on the final table bubble when Japan's Hayato Nagasawa eliminated two opponents at once in a three-way all-in. However, it's Dong Li Shen who holds the chipleader position, maintaining a significant lead over the rest of the field.

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The prestigious WSOP Super Circuit championship continues at King's Resort in Rozvadov with its most-watched event, the Main Event, featuring a €3,000 buy-in and a massive €2,000,000 guarantee. Following the initial flights, Day 2 is set, where advancing players will meet at the tables to compete for the coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring.

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History of the WSOP: 1988 – Johnny Chan Defends Main Event Title, Farewell Victory for Johnny Moss

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History of the WSOP: 1988 – Johnny Chan Defends Main Event Title, Farewell Victory for Johnny Moss
The winner of the 1988 WSOP Main Event was Johnny Chan, who triumphed over newcomer Erik Seidel in an iconic showdown. Chan made history by becoming only the fourth player to defend the world champion title, and he remains the last in poker history to achieve this remarkable feat.
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STREAM: $3K NLH QQPK Genesis – Final Table | Triton ONE

The $3K QQPK Genesis tournament is reaching its climax in Northern Cyprus, marking the start of the Triton ONE series. Hosted at the Merit Royal Diamond resort, the event drew a field of 912 entries, creating a prize pool of $2,443,248.

After two days of intense play, only six players remain in contention for the title. Each finalist is guaranteed a minimum payout of $82,000, with a trophy and a first-place prize of $450,000 awaiting the winner.

At the helm of the final table with a commanding lead is Russia’s Viktor Kudinov, who holds nearly twice the chips of his closest competitor. Romania's Alin Ivan is the current runner-up, followed by China's Yang Zhang in third place.

The final lineup is rounded out by Pavel Ignatov, Ruslan Kasper, and Chen Peng, who will be striving for a remarkable comeback to secure his second title in the Triton ONE series.

Current Standings in Triton One Event #1: $3,000 QQPK Genesis

Position

Player

Country

Stack

1.

Viktor Kudinov

Russia

91,200,000

2.

Alin Ivan

Romania

50,200,000

3.

Yang Zhang

China

41,600,000

4.

Pavel Ignatov

Russia

23,400,000

5.

Ruslan Kasper

Russia

14,100,000

6.

Chen Peng

China

7,500,000


Prize Breakdown:

Place

Prize

1st

$450,000

2nd

$272,000

3rd

$191,000

4th

$143,000

5th

$111,000

6th

$82,000


Sources: Triton Poker, YouTube

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