The poker tournament series will be held at Crown Melbourne beginning next April After a long break, one of poker’s most famous tournaments is officially back on the calendar. The Aussie Millions will return to Crown Melbourne from April 24 to May 10, 2026, marking its first run since 2020. Known for its unique mix
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Study Shows Las Vegas Isn’t the Poker Capital of the US
Montana holds the top spot for poker players, according to a recent review A new study has shaken up the long-held belief that Las Vegas reigns supreme as the poker capital of the US. According to data published by Gambling.com, Montana now holds the title, based on the number of poker rooms relative to its
Brief Cyberattack Knocks Out WSOP Main Event Coverage
The minor disruption proved to be a major deal with poker fans A 20-minute cyberattack disrupted live coverage of the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table on Monday night, leaving fans worldwide unable to watch the tournament’s biggest moment in real time. The interruption came during a critical hand, sparking immediate
2025 WSOP Main Event Final Table Set, With First Female Player in 30 Years
Spanish poker pro Leonore “Leo” Margets has her seat locked in as the final run begins The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event final table is officially set, with nine players returning to the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas on July 15 to compete for the $10 million top prize. Out of a
Playground Pays Out $2.2M Bad Beat Jackpot as Royal Flush Beats Straight Flush
An unreal scenario recently unfolded, but still ended up as a win for the ultimate loser A massive bad beat jackpot worth over CAD2.2 million (US$1.81 million) was triggered this week at Playground Poker Club in Quebec, Canada, when a Royal Flush defeated a Straight Flush in a $1/$2 No-Limit Hold’em cash game. The hand
First Triton One Series Come to Jeju This September
The annual poker tournament series in South Korea is adding a new twist this year Triton Poker is launching a new tournament series aimed at mid-stakes players, with its debut “Triton One” event set to take place in Jeju, South Korea, this September. The series will run from September 2 to 8 at the Landing
$60 Million Main Event Included in December’s WSOP Paradise Series
The series will be held from December 4 to December 18 at Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set to return with an even bigger event this December as the third edition of WSOP Paradise takes place from December 4 to December 18 at Atlantis Paradise Island in
BetMGM Poker Championship Player Overcomes Incredible Odds To Take the Victory
Nguyen Le took down the event after fighting back with just one chip in his stack Nguyen Le delivered one of the most memorable performances in recent tournament history by taking down the 2025 BetMGM Poker Championship at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Le earned $777,777 for the win after surviving a near-elimination
This Year’s WSOP Main Event Proves To Be Another Smashing Success
The event’s prize pool has reached $90.5 million, with $10 million to the winner The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event attracted a massive 9,735 players for the $10,000 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em championship. While the turnout was slightly smaller than the previous two years, it still marked the third-largest field in the event’s
Katie Lindsay Finishes 8th in the 2025 WSOP Mini Main Event
ACR Pro Katie Lindsay just did us proud in Las Vegas, securing an 8th place finish in Event #75: $1,000 Mini Main Event at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP). Despite its mini name, the event drew a massive field of 10,794 entries, building a significant $9,498,720 prize pool. Katie battled her way through
Calling the Clock on Poker Tournament Tankers Gaining Support
More players are speaking out in favor of an automatic “shot clock” in poker tournaments The debate over slow play in poker tournaments is gaining momentum, with prominent figures in the poker community calling for more decisive action to combat habitual tanking. Daniel Negreanu, a seven-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, has voiced
BetMGM Poker Championship Turnout Doubles $3M Guarantee
The $3,500 buy-in event drew 1,853 entries, pushing the prize pool to $5.9 million The BetMGM Poker Championship returned to Las Vegas in a big way, smashing expectations and nearly doubling its guaranteed prize pool. Held at ARIA Resort & Casino, the $3,500 buy-in event drew an impressive 1,853 entries across two starting flights, pushing