The iconic Irish Poker Open, boasting a tradition dating back to 1980, has taken a revolutionary leap. For the first time in its 46-year history, it has ventured beyond Europe's borders and onto the international stage. The sunny shores of Australia mark the inaugural stop of the brand-new global series, Irish Open International.

On August 30th, Grosvenor Casino in Swansea definitively closed its doors. At first glance, it might seem like just another closure of a lesser-known venue in Wales, but for poker players, this news is far more significant. Swansea is not an isolated case – several other Grosvenor casinos have also closed around the same time, further shrinking the map of available live poker in the UK.

Phil Ivey has 11 WSOP bracelets, the second-most all time behind Phil Hellmuth. Explore his full bracelet list, mixed-game dominance, 2024 comeback win and WSOP legacy.

Explore BetMGM’s 2026 poker schedule, from daily online tournaments to major live events at Borgata and ARIA.

The €380 Italian Poker Sport (IPS) Summer Edition has reached its grand finale. Olivier Desbrueres clinched the victory, taking home the trophy and a prize exceeding 100,000 euros. The Frenchman, known for his chaotic and unpredictable play throughout the tournament, stunned the entire final table and secured a career-defining win.

Star poker pro and founder of the popular training site Raise Your Edge, Benjamin Rolle, triumphed in the colossal $1,500 Millionaire Maker event, securing his second career WSOP gold bracelet along with a prize of $1,366,929. Rolle magnificently echoed his 2025 triumph when he dominated the online WSOP Main Event for an astonishing $3.9 million.

One of iPoker’s most iconic online tournament brands is back, and ChampionPoker players are about to get a full month of serious championship action. iPOPS returns on August 30 with daily tournaments, buy-ins from just €1, satellites from €0,01, special missions, leaderboards, Twisters and a huge €500.000 GTD Main Event at the centre of the schedule.

Matthew Higgins is having a truly remarkable year in 2026. Just two months after dominating the massive WSOP Mystery Millions tournament, where he claimed his first gold bracelet and a cool $1,000,000 prize, he strikes again. At the WSOP Circuit in Horseshoe Tunica, he clinched the Main Event, adding $110,851 to his winnings and celebrated his milestone 10th WSOPC gold ring.

Poker study in 2026 has moved into an era where beginners can record decisions before they risk a dollar. A bankroll means money you reserve for poker play. Remove it from the first stage and the lesson changes.

Two weeks of poker at Casino Barcelona produced enormous fields, seven-figure prizes, breakthrough champions and several players who collected more than one trophy. From Jason Wheeler conquering a 4.333-entry PokerStars Open Main Event to Manuel Ferrari completing his run through the 5.300€ EPT Main Event, EPT Barcelona 2026 once again delivered one of the biggest festivals on the European poker calendar.

Television cash game regular Texas Mike attempted a massive river bluff in the latest High Stakes Poker LIVE session, leading to a record-breaking pot of $4.26 million. Meanwhile, Papo MC also drew attention with an impressive comeback.