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CoinPoker CGWC 2026 Heads-Up Championship featuring LLinusLLove Jungleman and Buttonclickr in a rake-free heads-up battle

CoinPoker Heads-Up Championship 2026: LLinusLLove, Jungleman Battle for $100K and a Rolex

CoinPoker’s 2026 Heads-Up Cash Game World Championship is midway through its group stage with 20 of online poker’s strongest cash game players fighting across dual NLHE and PLO brackets. The $10,000 buy-in, 100% rake-free event runs April 6 to May 3 on the crypto poker platform. Each format’s champion takes home $100,000 and a Rolex. The field reads like a who’s who of online nosebleeds. Heads-up legend Jungleman, LLinusLLove, Buttonclickr, and defending CGWC champion PR0DIGY are all competing in the NLHE bracket. PLO features Venividi1993, the Dutch specialist who turned $100K into $1M in a single year on CoinPoker. This is the fourth CGWC edition in 18 months. It is also the first to use a heads-up bracket format with EV BB scoring, a system designed to measure decision quality rather than who caught the better runout.   Full NLHE Player Field   The NLHE bracket features up to 12 players divided into four groups of three. Eleven screen names have been confirmed so far, with group assignments drawn by RNG and visible inside the CoinPoker desktop app. Screen Name Real Identity Notes LLinusLLove Linus Loeliger Swiss; widely considered the best online cash game player alive CherryBlawesome Dan “Jungleman” Cates $18.9M live earnings, 2x...
Marius Kudzmanas wins the 2026 WSOP Europe Main Event for two million euros at King's Casino Prague

WSOPE Main Event Final Table: Kudzmanas Cracks Kings to Win €2M

Kudzmanas defeats Konishi heads-up with trip sevens to claim the largest WSOPE Main Event prize in history.
2026 WSOP Europe Main Event final table nine players pose at King's Casino Hilton Prague before competing for two million euro first prize

WSOP Europe Main Event Final Table: GGPoker Qualifier Leads Record €13M Field

A GGPoker satellite qualifier with $39K in career earnings leads the largest European poker tournament ever played into its final table today.
WSOPE Main Event Day 3 recap: Rokas Asipauskas leads with 6 million chips at King's Casino Prague

WSOPE Main Event Day 3: Asipauskas Leads 85 as Larsen Gets Disqualified from PLO Championship

Asipauskas tops the 85-player Day 3 leaderboard while a PLO Championship disqualification makes headlines at the Hilton Prague.
WSOPE Main Event Day 3: Mizrachi eliminated from record-breaking €13M prize pool as Eychenne leads 356 players

WSOPE Main Event: Mizrachi Eliminated as €13M Record Field Takes Shape

Mizrachi falls before the money as the WSOPE Main Event confirms the largest field in European poker history.
WSOPE Main Event Day 2: Mizrachi chases historic WSOP double as record field tops 2,100 entries in Prague

WSOPE Main Event Day 2: Mizrachi Chases Historic Double as Record Field Tops 2,100

Reigning WSOP champion Mizrachi enters Day 2 among the leaders, chasing a title no player in poker history has held.
WSOP Europe Prague 2026 results update featuring Shaun Deeb at the poker table with four bracelets awarded and Main Event tracking towards €10M guarantee

WSOP Europe Prague 2026: Four Bracelets, Deeb's Quads Nightmare & Main Event Tracker

Four bracelets, record fields, and the most brutal week of Shaun Deeb's career at WSOP Europe Prague.
CoinPoker CoinRewards review breakdown showing $1M CoinRaces, $500K Splash Pots, and 15% daily rakeback totalling $1.5M weekly

CoinPoker CoinRewards: Is 62% Rakeback Real?

Independent play-test data shows CoinPoker's new permanent rewards system can deliver over 60% effective rakeback at low stakes.
WSOP Europe Prague 2026 results: record fields, first bracelet, and €10M Main Event at the Hilton Prague

WSOP Europe Prague 2026: Record Fields, First Bracelet, and a €10M Main Event

Record fields and the first gold bracelet mark the opening days of WSOP Europe's historic Prague debut.
UK 40 percent gambling tax takes effect April 2026 with 200 William Hill shops closing bonus spend dropping from 17 to 7 percent and average slot RTPs compressing from 96 to 92 percent

UK's 40% Gambling Tax Is Live: What Players Actually Lose Starting April 1

The 40% Remote Gaming Duty is now live. 200 William Hill shops closing, bonuses halved, RTPs dropping. What UK poker, casino and sports betting players need to know.
ACR Poker $10M Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms High Five Edition tournament announcement for April 2026

ACR Poker's $10M Dual Venoms and High Five Series Stack April Schedule

ACR Poker loads April with a $10M Dual Venom and 50-event High Five Series starting April 12.
Lodge Card Club April 9 TABC forfeiture deadline and Doug Polk video statement on Texas poker

Lodge Card Club: What Happens April 9 and What's Next for Texas Poker

April 9 is the first deadline that forces the state's hand in the Lodge investigation.
pokerstars-us-shutdown-fanduel-migration-april-2026

PokerStars US Shuts Down April 1: What Every Player Needs to Know

PokerStars US goes dark tomorrow as the FanDuel migration reshapes American online poker.
WSOP and ESPN logos side by side on a green felt background with poker chips, announcing the multi-year broadcast deal for the Main Event

WSOP Signs Multi-Year ESPN Deal as Main Event Returns to Primetime

ESPN will broadcast the WSOP Main Event live for the first time since 2020, with Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions handling coverage.
Punnat Punsri celebrates his sixth Triton title after winning the $30,000 PLO/NLH Mixed event at Triton SHRS Jeju 2026

Punnat Punsri Claims Sixth Triton Title With $504,000 PLO/NLH Mix Win in Jeju

Only Jason Koon has more Triton titles after Punsri closed out a volatile seven-player final table in Jeju.
GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series April 2026 promotional banner showing $80 million guaranteed tournament series running April 5 to 28

GGPoker $80M Bounty Hunters Series: Full Schedule, Key Events, and How to Play (April 5–28)

The largest guaranteed bounty series in online poker history kicks off April 5 with $80,000,000 across progressive and mystery bounty events.
Paul Phua celebrates winning the $150,000 NLH 10th Anniversary Special at Triton Poker Jeju for $3,226,000

Paul Phua Wins $3.2M at Triton Poker 10th Anniversary Special in Jeju

Triton co-founder Paul Phua takes down the $150K 10th Anniversary Special for $3.2 million.
Patrick Leonard sets all-time SCOOP record with 15 titles as CoinPoker ambassadors dominate PokerStars 2026 series

Patrick Leonard Becomes All-Time SCOOP Title Leader as CoinPoker Ambassadors Dominate 2026 Series

CoinPoker's Patrick Leonard broke the all-time SCOOP title record while teammate bencb reached the Main Event final table.
WPT Global launches WPT Asia Mystery Millions as permanent weekly flagship tournament with $275,000 guaranteed and $27,500 top bounty

WPT Global Launches $275K Weekly Mystery Millions with $27,500 Top Bounty

WPT Global's permanent weekly flagship offers a 1,000x bounty multiplier from a $26 buy-in.
Alan Goasdoue wins the $1,700 WSOP Super Circuit Main Event on GGPoker for $2,234,319 and a WSOP Circuit ring

Alan Goasdoue Wins $1,700 WSOP Super Circuit Main Event for $2.2M on GGPoker

Goasdoue turns 22 big blinds into $2.2M in GGPoker's biggest online event of the year.
Lodge Card Club shuts doors and lays off all staff after Williamson County DA rules business model illegal under Texas law

Lodge Card Club Shuts Doors and Lays Off All Staff After DA Ruling

The DA's ruling on the Lodge's business model has forced a full shutdown and mass layoffs.

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Regarding online poker, we are providing weekly recaps of the biggest online tournaments, cash games and the Sunday Grind.

Moreover, you will find the best poker freerolls, which are currently available in the online poker world in this category.

Finally, we are uploading the best poker videos and Twitch poker streams on a weekly basis and also inform you about the newest poker movies and documentaries.

Our news section has it all from scandals and the hottest poker boulevard news to the best rakeback deals and poker freerolls, to the most comprehensive online poker room reviews on the World Wide Web.

Breaking Poker Headlines

We cover changes that affect both American poker and global online poker news, from new licensing requirements to the latest bonus offers and freeroll promotions.

You’ll find timely updates on partnerships between leading poker sites, such as the historic integration of Full Tilt Poker with PokerStars.

Major Tournament Results

If you live for the thrill of big poker moments, you’re in the right place. We bring you up close and personal with the world’s biggest tournaments,  from the iconic World Series of Poker in Las Vegas to elite stops like the World Poker Tour and EPT Monte-Carlo.

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Our team is on the ground and online, delivering fast updates, key hands, chip counts, and major moves from both live and online poker events.

Whether it’s a deep run in a $10K Hold’em event or fireworks in a high-stakes cash game, we’ve got it covered.

Following career earnings? Scouting the next breakout star? Or just want a front-row seat to poker’s biggest moments? You’ll find it all here: career-defining wins, clutch final tables, and behind-the-scenes stories from places like Horseshoe Las Vegas, WPT Global, and more.

If poker tournaments are your passion, our coverage is your go-to hub for breaking news, detailed recaps, and expert analysis – all in one place.

The Latest Poker News

On this page, you’ll find the latest poker news from around the globe—updated daily with fresh headlines, breaking stories, and expert analysis.

As a leading poker affiliate, our mission goes beyond just sharing the top rakeback deals and exclusive promotions. Our editorial team delivers a full spectrum of poker content, including industry gossip, tournament results, legal developments, strategic insights, and both live and online poker news.

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We aim to create a dynamic mix of strategy articles, insider updates, poker videos, live streams, and news about the best freerolls and offers available.

Our team of professional poker journalists and seasoned online players publishes multiple articles each day to keep you ahead of the game.

Whether it’s the WSOP, WPT, or EPT, our live coverage and detailed recaps bring you front-row access to the biggest events. We provide breakdowns of iconic TV shows like High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark, where we analyze the most exciting hands and high-stakes action.

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You can follow the action as it unfolds or catch up immediately after—no costly streaming subscriptions required.

In our dedicated poker strategy section, we offer free weekly hand reviews from recent live and online games, helping you sharpen your skills in both cash games and tournaments.

Finally, we’ll always keep you updated with the newest high-value promotions, rakeback offers, and exclusive poker bonuses, so you can maximize your profits every time you hit the virtual felt.

Major Tournament Results

The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is set for a record-breaking summer in Las Vegas, running from May 27 to July 16 at Horseshoe and Paris.

This year’s series features 100 events, with buy-ins ranging from $300 to $250,000, and introduces new formats like the $1,000 Battle of the Ages and the $3,000 T.O.R.S.E. event.

The $1,000 Mystery Millions opens the action with a guaranteed $1 million top prize, while high rollers can compete in the $100,000 PLO High Roller and $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em.

PokerGO will provide near-daily live tournament coverage, including every stage of the $10,000 Main Event from July 2-16.

On the World Poker Tour, Scott Stewart emerged as the WPT World Champion, capturing $2,563,900 after a dramatic final table. Chris Moorman’s back-to-back fourth-place finishes remain a highlight, cementing his legacy in the WPT Global circuit.

Over in Europe, the EPT Monte-Carlo Main Event is nearing its conclusion, with Boris Angelov leading the final table and a €1,000,000 top prize up for grabs. The event has drawn a strong international field, and the final table will be streamed live for fans worldwide.

Featured Poker Stories

In this section, we spotlight the voices and stories making headlines in the poker world, from exclusive interviews with industry leaders and rising stars to in-depth profiles of the top players by career earnings and big wins.

Exclusive Interviews

Get inside access to the minds driving today’s poker industry and community. Our recent player interviews feature a mix of legendary professionals, high-stakes regulars, and new voices shaping the future of the game.

Player Profiles

Meet the standout personalities and legends who define the modern poker world. Our profiles spotlight both American poker icons and international stars, focusing on their career earnings, big wins, and unique journeys.

Stephen Chidwick recently overtook Justin Bonomo to become #2 on the all-time money list, with over $66 million in live tournament earnings as of May 2025.

Chidwick’s consistency at the highest levels—19 cashes in 2025 alone—highlights his status as one of the best in the game.

His career includes multiple seven-figure scores, two WSOP bracelets, and a reputation for dominating high-stakes events worldwide.

Daniel Negreanu, a perennial fan favorite and GGPoker ambassador, remains a force at the WSOP.

With seven bracelets and over $23 million in WSOP earnings, Negreanu’s focus in 2025 is on quality play and enjoying the game, as he enters his first year of Seniors Event eligibility.

Justin Bonomo and Bryn Kenney continue to set the standard for American poker, with Bonomo’s lifetime winnings surpassing $65 million and Kenney holding the top spot on the global all-time money list.

Our News Categories

Our news categories are live and online poker news, poker gossip, industry news, poker strategy, poker legislation, the best poker promotions as well as the hottest live streams, poker videos and Twitch Poker streams.

In addition to that, we keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in the world of mobile poker and provide reviews, when an online poker site releases a new poker app for iPhone or Android.

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While our goal is to bring you the latest news and poker gossip,but this is not all our poker news section has to offer, not by a far margin!

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Poker News FAQs

What are the biggest upcoming poker tournaments?

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) runs annually in Las Vegas, with the 2025 edition hosted at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The World Poker Tour (WPT) and EPT Monte-Carlo are also major events, featuring both live and online tournaments with millions in guaranteed prizes. Check our site regularly for schedules, live reporting, and results.

How do changes in poker laws and regulations affect where I can play?

Poker laws vary by country and state. In the U.S., states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and New Jersey allow regulated online poker, and new proposals are being considered in New York and other regions. Always check the latest legal updates and ensure you play on licensed, legal platforms.

Who are the top poker players or rising stars to watch?

Current standouts include Scott Stewart (recent WPT World Champion), Chris Moorman, and Tom Dwan. Rising stars often emerge at major events like the WSOP and EPT. Our news section highlights player profiles, career earnings, and notable performances.

What new promotions, bonuses, or freeroll opportunities are available?

Leading sites like GGPoker and WPT Global regularly offer deposit bonuses, freerolls, and exclusive promotions. For example, GGPoker’s 100% deposit match up to $600 and WPT Global’s $1,500 welcome bonus are popular right now. Check our exclusive VIP-Grinders Promotions where you can claim tons of extra cash.

Where can I find expert poker strategy tips and how-to guides?

Our poker strategy section features articles, podcasts, and videos from top players and coaches. You’ll find advice on bankroll management, tournament tactics, and cash game strategy, suitable for both beginners and experienced players.