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Poker Tournament News
Stay informed with the latest poker tournament news from around the world. This category features breaking tournament announcements, event results, championship recaps, schedule updates, player achievements, and major stories from the biggest poker tours, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP), World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP Circuit), World Poker Tour (WPT), Wynn Poker, Venetian Poker, Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT), RunGood Poker Series (RGPS), Triton Poker, PokerGO Tour (PGT), and more.
RGPS Gateway Poker Classic Returns to St. Louis with $200,000 Guaranteed Main Event
August 4–9, 2026 | Hollywood Casino St. Louis | Maryland Heights, Missouri The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is headed back to Missouri as the Gateway Poker Classic returns to Hollywood Casino St. Louis from August 4-9, 2026. With 11 trophy events, multiple championship opportunities, and an $800 Main Event featuring a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool, the stop is expected to attract players from throughout the Midwest and beyond. Whether you're chasing your first major title or
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Jul 263 min read
Same Final Two, Same Champion: Thomas Taylor Pulls Off a Rare WSOP Circuit Double
The 2026 World Series of Poker may have crowned its bracelet winners, but the poker action in Las Vegas is far from over. Almost immediately after the conclusion of the WSOP, the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Las Vegas series got underway, giving players another opportunity to compete for prestigious Circuit rings before the return of the WSOP Main Event final table in August. While several champions have already been crowned, one storyline has captured the attention of the poker wo
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Jul 254 min read
2026 Wynn Summer Classic Recap: Adrian Mateos, Kathy Liebert & Sebastian Henao Headline Record-Breaking Series
The World Series of Poker may dominate the headlines each summer, but it isn't the only place where players compete for life-changing money in Las Vegas. Just a few miles away, the 2026 Wynn Summer Classic delivered another incredible festival, attracting thousands of players from around the world and awarding more than $45.27 million in prize money over nearly two months of tournament action. Held from May 20 through July 13 at the Wynn Las Vegas, the series featured more th
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Jul 245 min read
2026 WSOP Main Event Final Table Update: Lucas Jumalon and Lauri Saaskilahti Advance to Heads-Up Play
Editor's Update (August 5, 2026) Day 2 of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event Final Table is complete, and the field has been reduced to just two players. After a cautious opening session, Tuesday delivered the action poker fans had been waiting for, with multiple eliminations, dramatic double-ups, and several unforgettable hands reshaping the championship race. Lucas Jumalon maintained the chip lead throughout another full day of play and will return for the championsh
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Jul 237 min read
From a $3,000 Poker Career to a $170,000 Payday: Why Every Tournament Player Should Keep Dreaming
Every poker player has imagined it. You fire a tournament on a whim. You survive Day 1. Then suddenly you're sitting at a final table with more money on the line than you've ever seen in your life. For one retired player, that dream recently became reality. Despite having less than $3,000 in recorded live tournament earnings entering the event, Derek Childress shocked a field of 2,390 entries to capture the $600 Deep Stack Kick Off title at the 2026 Borgata Summer Poker Open,
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Jul 222 min read
2026 WSOP Results: How the Top Poker Pros Really Performed This Summer
The World Series of Poker is over, and while bracelet counts and tournament victories grab the headlines, many of poker's biggest names have started sharing something fans don't always get to see—their complete summer results. Some revealed profits, others only shared tournament cashes, and a few showed just how much volume it takes to survive seven weeks of poker in Las Vegas. Here's a look at how some of the game's biggest stars performed during the 2026 WSOP. Jamie Dwan: T
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Jul 213 min read
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