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WSOP 2026: Eddie Blumenthal Dominates Hi-Lo Mix to Win His First Gold Bracelet (Event #45)

American player Eddie Blumenthal made history at WSOP 2026 by triumphing in the Omaha and Stud Hi-Lo mix after a three-day battle. Blumenthal ended his streak of WSOP near-misses and clinched his first gold bracelet, along with a $248,545 prize.

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WSOP 2026: Justin Smith Conquers Massive 16,000-Player COLOSSUS, Turning $500 Into Half a Million (Event #34)

Justin Smith, a quality engineer from Yakima, Washington, became the hero of one of the most attended events at WSOP 2026. His $500 buy-in in the COLOSSUS tournament turned into a coveted gold bracelet and a staggering $550,000 prize, far surpassing his previous lifetime earnings.

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WSOP 2026: Daniel Aharoni Dominates Big O Championship, Claims His First Bracelet (Event #42)

Cash game specialist Daniel Aharoni turned his return to tournament tables into a milestone success, triumphing in the WSOP 2026 $10K Big O Championship. He walked away with his first gold bracelet and a record-setting prize of $861,287.

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CoinPoker Bans HUDs and Third-Party Tools: A Bold Move Toward a Cleaner Online Poker Battlefield

CoinPoker has made one of its most important game-integrity moves of the year - the platform has banned third-party HUDs, external tracking software and other outside tools during play, shifting the focus back toward instinct, observation and real-time poker decisions.

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Ben Tollerene in GTO Lab Podcast: The Online Legend and Triton Champion Who Paid a High Price for Success

Ben Tollerene is one of the most respected names of the online cash games era, but in a conversation with John Jaffe, he reveals the hidden side of reaching the top – isolation, pressure, sacrifices, and the quest for balance after years of intense focus on poker.

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STREAM: $500 NLH Colossus - Final Table | World Series of Poker 2026

Event #34: $500 COLOSSUS is set to conclude today, with the remaining players having fought through literally thousands of competitors for a shot at the coveted gold bracelet.

This year's COLOSSUS registered an astounding 16,269 entries, and with such massive participation, the total prizepool has climbed to an impressive $6,751,635. A life-changing reward of $550,000 awaits the winner.

Nine players remain in contention for the title, and for many, like Yuefan Wang, Karabet Keshishyan, and Justin Smith, the current guaranteed prize marks the pinnacle of their poker careers.

However, they face seasoned veterans on their journey to this dream wealth. The biggest threat is undoubtedly Eric Baldwin, a holder of two WSOP bracelets with nearly $10 million in tournament earnings. Also in the mix is Jose Orozco Gomez, who knows the feel of a COLOSSUS final, having finished 6th in this event back in 2023.

Final Table Lineup – Event #34: $500 COLOSSUS

Rank	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Yuefan Wang	USA	175,000,000
2.	Jose Orozco Gomez	Mexico	135,000,000
3.	Karabet Keshishyan	USA	122,000,000
4.	Justin Smith	USA	107,000,000
5.	Myles German	USA	59,000,000
6.	Eric Baldwin	USA	49,000,000
7.	Victor Kiong	USA	44,000,000
8.	Andrew Sanchez	USA	40,000,000
9.	Min Ji	UK	28,000,000

Final Table Payouts:

Position	Prize
1st	$550,000
2nd	$367,000
3rd	$278,000
4th	$212,000
5th	$163,000
6th	$125,000
7th	$98,000
8th	$76,000
9th	$60,171

Sources: WSOP Live, YouTube

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WSOP Day 21: Phenomenal Mateos Becomes Youngest Six-Time WSOP Winner, Wild Showdown in PLO High Roller

The 21st day of the 2026 WSOP belonged to a man widely regarded as one of the best players of the current era. Spanish matador Adrian Mateos cemented his star status by claiming his sixth gold bracelet in a thrilling final of the $250K Super High Roller. Meanwhile, the $25K PLO High Roller kicked off, featuring a dramatic hand that eliminated four stars simultaneously.

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The Festival Rozvadov: Romanian Paul Craciunas Dominates Main Event, Claims Third Title

The Festival Rozvadov culminated in a grand final day at King's Resort. The Main Event, with a €500,000 guarantee, attracted 710 entries, featured a dramatic live stream, a 3-way deal, and the triumph of Paul Craciunas, who took home his third championship title and €71,740 after an incredible week!

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WSOP 2026: Spanish Matador Adrian Mateos Makes History with Victory in $250K Super High Roller (Event #41)

Spanish poker superstar Adrian Mateos reaffirmed his dominance on the global stage by triumphing in the most expensive tournament at WSOP 2026. In the star-studded $250K Super High Roller, he claimed his sixth gold bracelet and a prize of over $4.3 million.

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RPT Championship III: Huy Hoang Nguyen Dominates Main Event in Hanoi

Vietnamese player Huy Hoang Nguyen became a local star after his triumph in the prestigious Royal Poker Tour (RPT) Main Event. After tackling a massive field, he took home the winner's trophy and a prize worth 4.6 billion VND (nearly $175,000) at the Royal Poker Club in Hanoi.

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HIGHLIGHTS | $250,000 NLH Super High Roller | Final Table

The grand finale of this year's most expensive WSOP tournament delivered a spectacle every poker enthusiast dreams of. With over $4 million for the winner and a final table filled with world-class names, check out the best poker moments brought to you by Adrian Mateos, Bryn Kenney, Sean Winter, Jason Koon, and Phil Ivey!

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WSOP 2026: Matthew Moss Dominates Massive Deepstack (Event #43)

British poker pro Matthew Moss has become the latest champion at WSOP 2026. In the $800 Deepstack, he claimed his first gold bracelet and a prize of $318,556.