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Poker pro SmallLake shares his strategies for advancing from low-stakes tournaments in a new live series. Learn how to make better decisions and adapt to opponents in microstakes fields.
The Triton poker series has seen significant financial shifts, with Alexey Ponyakov leading in ROI and Isaac Haxton facing substantial losses. The series has hosted 303 tournaments with over 2,000 players.
Day 2d of the WSOP Main Event saw 820 players enter late registration, bringing the total to 9,208. Notable hands and players, including Shon Dib and David Costabile from Breaking Bad, made the day memorable.
A Middle River man won $100,000 from a $10 scratch-off ticket, initially thinking it was a misprint. Two more top prizes remain.
The unlicensed online gambling market in Europe has grown by 14% year-over-year, reaching €91.6m in 2025. This unregulated sector not only deprives EU member states of significant tax revenue but also poses substantial risks to consumers.
Poker players took a break from the World Series of Poker to celebrate Independence Day. Phil Hellmuth, Jennifer Tilly, and others shared their festivities on social media.
Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut is promoting private poker games as a learning tool for new players and for celebrations. Staff members can observe and help explain the game.
Joshua Mammen emerged victorious in the BetMGM $3,500 Championship, securing a $481,180 prize. The tournament featured a five-way chop among the final five players.
The Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 will take place in Paris from July 7 to July 19, 2026, with 24 teams competing for a $2 million prize pool. The winning team will receive $750,000 and 1,000 Club Points.
The Clubs Poker Summer Series has reached its halfway point, with over 220,000 SC awarded and exciting events still to come. The series features a variety of poker variations and Championship events with physical bracelets for winners.