Lester Edoc Triumphs in Record-Breaking Main Event at TMT Championship 2026

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Lester Edoc Triumphs in Record-Breaking Main Event at TMT Championship 2026
Filipino poker veteran Lester Edoc delivered a dominant performance at the CTP Asia Poker Arena in Taipei, emerging as the champion of the TMT Championship 2026 Main Event. From a record-breaking tournament, he claimed a victory prize of 4,757,400 NTD (~$146,440) following a 3-way ICM deal.
Kyle Grupp Wins WSOPC Turning Stone Main Event and Claims His First Ring

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Kyle Grupp Wins WSOPC Turning Stone Main Event and Claims His First Ring
Kyle Grupp achieved the biggest success of his life at his home casino, Turning Stone in Verona, New York. At the WSOP Circuit Main Event, he turned his second final table appearance into a victory, securing his premier WSOPC gold ring and a life-changing reward of $246,362.
VIDEO: Would You Call? Brutal River Decisions

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VIDEO: Would You Call? Brutal River Decisions

The river is dealt, the bet is in, and one tough decision remains: call or fold? This compilation brings together tense river spots where players must weigh the action, trust their reads, and decide whether their opponent has it. Put yourself in their seat - would you make the call?

$250 Million, Six Poker Series and One Millionaire: CoinPoker and PokerGO Announce a Historic Online Tour”

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$250 Million, Six Poker Series and One Millionaire: CoinPoker and PokerGO Announce a Historic Online Tour”
What if your next online poker tournament could eventually lead you to one of the most prestigious poker studios in the world, with $1,000,000 waiting for a single winner? CoinPoker and PokerGO have just unveiled a partnership that could reshape the online tournament calendar, combining $250 million in guaranteed prize pools, six major championship series and a spectacular live finale in Las Vegas.
STREAM: €295 Balkan Poker Circuit Main Event - Final Day live from King's Resort

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STREAM: €295 Balkan Poker Circuit Main Event - Final Day live from King's Resort

The massive Balkan Poker Circuit (BPC) tournament with a €295 buy-in has reached its thrilling final day at the King's Resort in Rozvadov. The event attracted a total of 2,817 entries, but the €1,000,000 guarantee wasn't met, resulting in an attractive overlay for the players.

Twenty-four top players advanced to the final day. Each is guaranteed at least €2,525, with the overall winner set to take home €121,000.

Leading the pack is Hassibullah Hafizi with a massive stack of 10,300,000. He is closely followed by well-known Czech poker professional Michal Schuh and Ézêm Éz, both having crossed the 10 million chip mark.

Current Standings in the €295 Balkan Poker Circuit:

Rank

Player

Stack

1.

Hassibullah Hafizi

10,300,000

2.

Michal Schuh

10,175,000

3.

Ézêm Éz

10,150,000

4.

Fabio Christopher Franz

8,950,000

5.

la pulga

8,450,000

6.

DIAGO

8,050,000

7.

Dražen Niče

7,800,000

8.

carlitto

6,900,000

9.

Kai Vater

6,775,000

10.

KingCARO

6,750,000

11.

Richard Hromcik

6,700,000

12.

Anonymized

6,700,000

13.

Marcepan

6,075,000

14.

Rico

5,175,000

15.

Jan Sysel

4,700,000

16.

Nemuritorul01

4,350,000

17.

Robert Alois Reichen

4,000,000

18.

Bogdan Tilica

3,825,000

19.

Anh Quan Nguyen

3,525,000

20.

SPANIER

2,175,000

21.

Jaroslav Stulhofer

1,925,000

22.

DT

1,600,000

23.

Jan van G

1,600,000

24.

tinderlover

500,000


Prize Table:

Placement

Prize

1st place

€121,000

2nd place

€74,000

3rd place

€52,500

4th place

€38,500

5th place

€29,000

6th place

€21,500

7th place

€16,000

8th place

€11,900

9th place

€8,785

10th place

€6,450

11th place

€6,450

12th – 15th place

€4,775

16th – 20th place

€3,500

21st – 24th place

€2,525


Sources: King's Resort, YouTube

Xuan Liu in Face Up: A Historic Triton Title, Fear of Success, and Life After Years of Chaos

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Xuan Liu in Face Up: A Historic Triton Title, Fear of Success, and Life After Years of Chaos
After nearly two decades in poker, Xuan Liu became the first woman to claim a title at the Triton Poker Series. In Face Up with Ivy Teves, she openly discusses times when she felt unworthy of her success, a toxic relationship, her search for identity, and why today she aims to be the person she needed when she was younger.
Ben Heath on Table One Podcast: From $3 Tournaments to Losing Half His Net Worth to Super High Rollers

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Ben Heath on Table One Podcast: From $3 Tournaments to Losing Half His Net Worth to Super High Rollers
Today, Ben Heath is a fixture in the world's most expensive tournaments. In this interview, he recounts the days of grinding $3 online tournaments, traveling by bus for supermarket points, and losing half of his then-net worth in a single high roller venture.
Local Champion Eric Bunch Dominates RGPS Main Event in Tulsa to Seize Fifth Ring

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Local Champion Eric Bunch Dominates RGPS Main Event in Tulsa to Seize Fifth Ring
American player Eric Bunch reaffirmed his dominance on home turf in Tulsa by conquering the Main Event at the RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Golden Expedition Hard Rock Tulsa. In a heads-up battle, he defeated Rachel Rodgers to claim his fifth career RGPS ring along with a prize of $50,173.
Police Seize $118K and Arrest Four in Texas Poker Raid, Club Reopens Within a Day

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Police Seize $118K and Arrest Four in Texas Poker Raid, Club Reopens Within a Day
Armed officers, four arrests and more than 118.000 $ seized: a police raid at 101 Poker Club has put Houston’s poker scene under scrutiny again. Yet, according to PokerNews, the Katy card room was back in business less than 24 hours later.
Poker Community Debates Legitimacy of the 'I Put You All In' Bet

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Poker Community Debates Legitimacy of the 'I Put You All In' Bet
The phrase 'I put you all in' is one of the most frequently used non-standard verbal statements at the poker table. Although many players have used it for years, it recently sparked a heated debate among top global tournament directors and the poker community. Is it an official declaration of a bet, or is it an invalid statement?
Xuan Liu: Making History and Learning to Embrace Success | Face Up with Ivy Teves #2

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Xuan Liu: Making History and Learning to Embrace Success | Face Up with Ivy Teves #2

What happens when you achieve the success you’ve worked towards, but struggle to believe you deserve it? In the second episode of Face Up with Ivy Teves, Xuan Liu opens up about becoming the first woman to win a Triton Poker Series title, the personal struggles behind her achievements, and finding her footing after years of uncertainty.

Beyond the trophy, Xuan reflects on the fear of success, the mistakes that followed her early breakthrough, and rebuilding her confidence after a toxic relationship. She shares how a painful breakup gave her the space to immerse herself in studying before her historic Triton victory, and why understanding who she is away from poker helped her stop being afraid of making mistakes.

The conversation also explores her changing relationship with the game: taking breaks without guilt, rediscovering her passion through teaching women, and choosing when to compete with full commitment. From exploring her Chinese family roots to becoming the role model she once needed, Xuan considers what she wants to leave behind. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, struggled to rebuild your confidence, or tried to find an identity beyond your career, this conversation will resonate beyond poker.

In this episode:

  • Becoming the first female Triton Poker Series champion

  • Turning a difficult breakup into renewed focus

  • Fear of success, self-doubt, and self-sabotage

  • Rebuilding confidence and identity after a toxic relationship

  • Taking breaks and rediscovering a love for poker

  • Supporting other women and creating a meaningful legacy

Face Up with Ivy Teves brings you honest conversations with the people behind the poker results. Subscribe to SpadePoker for more episodes, player interviews, tournament coverage, and stories from across the poker world.

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Sammy Farha Allegedly Assaults Dealer During Houston Game

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Sammy Farha Allegedly Assaults Dealer During Houston Game
Poker boom legend and 2003 WSOP Main Event runner-up, 67-year-old Sammy Farha, is facing allegations of physically assaulting a dealer at a poker club in Texas. The incident took place early Thursday morning around 3:30 at Houston Social Cardroom.

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