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Irish Poker Open 2026 Makes History: Record-Breaking Main Event and Grand International Expansion
This year's Irish Poker Open (IPO), the longest-running tournament in Europe, has surpassed all expectations. The Main Event boasted a record 5,003 entries and nearly doubled the €2.5 million guarantee. Additionally, the first-ever international expansion of the series was announced.
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WSOPE 2026 in Prague: Champion Theuma, Deeb’s Quest for a Ninth Bracelet, and a Record Start to the Main Event
The prestigious World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) festival kicked off in grand style at Prague's King's Casino in the Hilton Hotel. The Main Event threatens to break historical records after just the first flight. Corel Theuma snagged his first bracelet in the opening Mystery Bounty, while Shaun Deeb draws attention in the massive Colossus tournament.
TV > Livestream
STREAM: WSOP Europe 2026 Main Event | Day 1A |
Here we go! The battle for the largest guarantee Europe has ever seen is on! The WSOP Europe Main Event, after a longstanding tradition, has moved from Rozvadov to Prague. Poker fans can look forward to a thrilling round of poker action as Day 1A of the Main Event kicks off today!
TV > Livestream
STREAM: Irish Open 2026 Main Event | Day 1D |
The Main Event of the Irish Open 2026 festival - the €1,150 Main Event - has completed its first three flights, with the total number of registrations currently standing at 2,241. Surpassing the guaranteed prize pool of €2,500,000 is now a certainty, and the main question remains whether last year's record of 4,562 entries will be surpassed.
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BetOnline Masters Series: A $1M Guaranteed April Sprint Built for Big Scores
There is no warm-up lap here — BetOnline’s Masters Series is a straight shot into one week of high-pressure tournament action, where sharp structures, knockout drama, and headline guarantees collide. Running across the turn from late March into early April, this series packs $1,000,000 in guaranteed prize money into a compact schedule designed for players who want real upside without waiting through a month-long grind.
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Irish Poker Open 2026: Finland's Tarmi Dominates with a Spectacular Double, Byrne Breaks His Curse
This year's Irish Poker Open festival at Dublin's Royal Dublin Society is exceeding all expectations. While the Main Event aims to break last year's record, Martin Byrne triumphed at the THMC, which has already set a new record. The biggest success so far comes from Finnish pro Roope Tarmi, who achieved an unprecedented double by mastering the two most expensive High Rollers of the festival within 24 hours.
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WSOPE Returns to the POY Race: Negreanu's 2013 Triumph Highlights the Importance of This Change
WSOP undergoes a transformation in 2026. The prestigious Player of the Year (POY) title changes its rules. Starting in 2026, points for this leaderboard will be counted not only from the summer festival in Las Vegas but also from bracelet events at WSOP Europe and WSOP Paradise. Daniel Negreanu's global strategy in 2013, culminating in his second POY award at WSOPE, underscored the importance of this shift.
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One Drop Returns: May Marks Its Comeback at EPT Monte Carlo
There are tournaments that hand out massive sums. And then there are tournaments that transform the atmosphere of the entire poker world. One Drop belongs to this second category, a name that's long symbolized luxury, exclusivity, and a charitable reach.
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Poker Evolution and Tradition: Navigating the Modern Landscape of the Game
Poker is more than a game, it’s a battlefield of intellect, nerves, and strategy. For over a century, it has captivated players around the world, from smoky backrooms in New Orleans to the glittering stages of Las Vegas tournaments.
News > Interviews
Yukon Brad Booth on Table One Podcast: Return to High Stakes Poker and the Ultimate Bluff Against Phil Ivey
The poker world loves a strong comeback and stories that go beyond tournament results. Such is the tale of Yukon Brad—a High Stakes Poker icon—who shares his beginnings, his falls, legendary cash game moments, and his return to poker, but this time with a completely different mindset.
News > Stories
Raid at The Lodge: Doug Polk Breaks Silence, Promises Players Refunds
After weeks of speculation, tension, and growing anxiety, the voice the entire American poker community has been waiting for finally spoke out. Doug Polk personally addressed the raid at The Lodge Card Club for the first time, showing an effort to bring some calm to a chaotic situation for players uncertain about their funds.
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WSOPE 2026: Koopmann Defeats Shaun Deeb in a Dramatic Final, Kabrhel's First Controversy
The prestigious World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) in Prague kicked off in grand style. The winner of the first bracelet of this year's event was German player Frank Koopmann, who defeated Shaun Deeb in a dramatic heads-up. The opening Mystery Bounty tournament saw its first flights and the first controversy involving Martin Kabrhel.
