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Dan Smith in GTO Lab: Depression, Battling Inner Demons, and Finding Balance Beyond Poker

Dan Smith is one of those players whose achievements speak for themselves, yet this interview is not just about numbers and titles. In the GTO Lab Podcast, he opens up as someone who has experienced extreme poker highs, tough falls, doubt, depression, and the realization that being one of the best players in the world doesn't automatically mean contentment.

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VLOG | Martin Kabrhel: Last Day at WSOP 2026

All good things must come to an end, and WSOP 2026 is no exception. Martin Kabrhel's poker action wraps up on Day 51, where he participates in the final $1,000 Super Turbo NLH event, although he lasts only a few hands. Afterwards, he heads over to the Battle Bots show, ending his day cheering for Phil Hellmuth as he fights for his record 18th bracelet!

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WSOP Day 51: Hellmuth's Dream of 18th Bracelet Shattered as POY Race Intensifies

With the gates to the 2026 World Series of Poker summer festival officially closed before the Main Event returns, the final day was anything but calm. The spotlight was firmly on Phil Hellmuth and his quest for a historic 18th gold bracelet, as well as the heated battle for the Player of the Year title.

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WSOP 2026: Phil Hellmuth Falls Short in Heads-Up for 18th Bracelet (Event #99)

The final day of WSOP 2026 nearly marked a historic occasion. In the penultimate tournament of the summer, legendary Phil Hellmuth was in the spotlight once again, aiming for his record-breaking 18th bracelet. However, his path was blocked by American pro Darren Rabinowitz, who staged a heroic comeback to claim his second bracelet and a prize exceeding $695,000.

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WSOP 2026: The Last Bracelet of the Summer Goes to She Wong (Event #100)

American poker player She Wong made history by claiming the very last gold bracelet of WSOP 2026. In the $1K Super Turbo event, he navigated through a massive field of competitors, securing the prestigious prize along with a $216,286 reward.

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WSOP 2026: Alexander Kostritsyn Dominates the $25K H.O.R.S.E. Upon Return (Event #97)

Russian high-stakes cash game specialist Alexander Kostritsyn conquered a star-studded field in one of the most prestigious mixed game tournaments at WSOP 2026. His victory earned him his first-ever gold bracelet and a prize of $872,052.

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WSOP 2026: Nishant Sharma Dominates Deepstack to Clinch His First Bracelet (Event #98)

Indian poker player Nishant Sharma claimed the title in one of the final events of the WSOP 2026. He bested over two thousand entries in the $800 Deepstack NLH tournament, securing his first gold bracelet along with a prize of $196,659.

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WSOP Day 50: Star-Studded Battle for Player of the Year and Seidel's Heads-Up Defeat

The 57th World Series of Poker is nearing its close, but the tension is escalating at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas venues. The spotlight is on the $25K H.O.R.S.E. tournament, featuring an elite group of finalists vying not only for the gold bracelet but also for the coveted POY title.

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Poker Player Jared Griener Robbed of All WSOP Winnings

American poker pro Jared Griener faced a nightmare scenario after returning from a grueling stint at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. Instead of a well-earned break following a successful run, he ended up bound on the floor of his rented apartment while masked robbers stole his backpack filled with cash.

TV > Highlights

Highlights | Slovak Poker Championship Main Event (Final table)

Watch the most important hands, biggest pots, dramatic all-ins and unforgettable final-table moments from the Slovak Poker Championship Main Event at Banco Bratislava. From a massive field of 1.467 entries, only nine players reached the televised final table. The final battle had everything: early eliminations, a dramatic three-handed stage, an ICM deal, a 5.000€ extra prize left to play for, and a decisive heads-up duel between experience and fearless ambition. Who survived the pressure? Which all-in changed the final table?

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WSOP 2026: Garrett Dwire Dominates Summer Saver for His First Bracelet (Event #95)

American Garrett Dwire claimed victory in one of the final WSOP 2026 events. In the fittingly named Summer Saver, he battled through fierce competition to secure his first gold bracelet and a winner's prize of $210,000.

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WSOP 2026: David Peters Wins a Million Dollars and Fifth Bracelet (Event #94)

David Peters ended his wait for a big success at WSOP 2026 in the best possible way. In the $10K NLH 6-Handed Championship, he dominated a field of elite players, earning his fifth gold bracelet and a prize exceeding one million dollars.