The win gave Saliba $96,400 to add to his bankroll Justin Saliba captured the title in Event #3 of the 2026 PokerGO Cup, winning the $5,100 No-Limit Hold’em single-day tournament at the PokerGO Studio inside ARIA in Las Vegas. The event drew 86 entries and produced a prize pool filled with high-stakes regulars. Saliba walked
Players who build large stacks early gain flexibility once rebuys end Rebuy poker tournaments create a very different environment compared to freezeout events. During the rebuy phase, many players are willing to gamble because they can simply buy more chips if things go wrong. This often leads to loose and aggressive play, especially in the
Dutch poker player Koen Roos made it his mission to hit as many global events as possible in 2025 Even without the usual awards ceremony in Las Vegas, poker players are still being recognized for major achievements in 2026. Organizations such as Global Poker Index and The Hendon Mob continue to hand out honors throughout
The win marked the first major poker title for the California native Joseph Spanne captured the biggest win of his poker career after taking down the $3,500 Wynn Millions Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. The California-born player topped a field of 694 entries and earned $397,319 for the victory. The win also pushed his lifetime
A well-built limp and isolation strategy creates flexibility and unpredictability Heads-up Texas Hold’em creates a very different environment compared to full-ring or six-max games. With only two players involved, the blinds come around quickly and hand values shift dramatically. Players must widen their ranges and adapt to constant pressure. One important element of this adjustment
Poker creator Ben Spragg had his channel blocked despite showing legal content A recent incident involving a well-known poker streamer has renewed criticism of how YouTube enforces its own content rules. Poker creator Ben Spragg saw his livestream abruptly removed from the platform while broadcasting online poker tournaments. The stream had been running normally before
Utah native Kent Stephens proves himself with PokerGO Cup Showcase win A new face made a strong first impression at the 2026 PokerGO Cup inside PokerGO Studio. Kent Stephens, a player from Utah with limited prior results, captured Event #1, the $3,000 PokerGO Cup Showcase, for $130,000. The score marked his first major title and
Consistent play across variants smooths out the swings and keeps your bankroll stable Every poker player eventually runs into what feels like a cold deck. The term describes a stretch of hands where strong starting cards rarely appear, and premium holdings get cracked. While it can feel personal, a cold deck is usually just normal
The new platform will be PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel and will offer greater player liquidity Flutter Entertainment plans to move PokerStars onto the FanDuel platform in several regulated markets. The new service will operate under the name “PokerStars exclusively on FanDuel.” Industry discussion about the shift picked up in mid-2025, and a combined poker client
With multiple high rollers and side events producing big fields, EPT Paris proved to be a key stop on the calendar The 2026 European Poker Tour Paris wrapped up at the Palais des Congrès with plenty of storylines beyond the main event. While Jorge Abreu claimed the biggest title of the series, several high rollers
Understand how others view you and adjust accordingly to turn perception into profit Short Deck Hold’em, also known as Six-Plus Hold’em, moves at a faster pace than traditional No-Limit Hold’em. With the deuces through fives removed, hand values shift and equities run closer. In this high-variance format, the table image becomes even more powerful. The
Festival founder and poker player Robbie Strazynski cites travel restrictions as the reason The Vegas Mixed Game Festival XIII has been called off after its organizer was unable to leave Israel due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The series had been scheduled to run March 8-12 and March 15-19 at Resorts World
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