The Maryland State Poker Championship, sponsored by PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel, exceeded its prize guarantees by nearly 40% with a record turnout of 3,032 entries.
GGPoker has awarded its 13th million-dollar jackpot of 2026 in its Spin & Gold format, with Mattias Hansen of Denmark taking home the top prize. The WSOP Online bracelet series is currently underway at GGPoker, bringing increased activity to the operator’s tables.
PokerStars on FanDuel is set to introduce mixed games, with 8-Game expected to be the first variant. The exact launch date is unclear, but it could be as early as this month.
Backseat Gaming has launched as a fully independent studio, taking control of its own roadmap and tech. The studio plans to release a new game every week, focusing on clean and simple gameplay.
ACR Poker has launched a new free tool allowing anyone to replay completed tournament final tables with all hole cards visible. The ACR FT Replayer is aimed at both players and fans.
Chance Kornuth, a professional poker player, made the final table in both the no-limit hold'em and pot-limit Omaha ACR Poker Venom tournaments. Kornuth finished 7th in the no-limit hold'em event, earning $131,395, and 6th in the pot-limit Omaha event, earning $57,339.
PokerStars on FanDuel made headlines with a unique payout structure in a recent $50 Spin & Go, awarding the entire $250,000 prize to the winner, leaving runners-up with nothing. The odds of hitting the 5,000x multiplier were astronomically low, making this a once-in-a-lifetime event for all players involved.
Poker players discuss intense rivalries, significant losses, and the future of high-stakes tournaments. GucciNIKE lost $1 million in a day, while ihaterivers revealed his impressive earnings.
In 2007, a young poker player navigated the high-stakes world of online poker, culminating in a memorable experience at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure tournament. Discover his journey, from early successes to unexpected challenges.