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Brazil Wins First Bracelet at 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker
Raphael Caixeta won the first bracelet of the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, earning $207,167 and leading Brazil's leaderboard charge.
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Poker3d agoPokerStars Drops 350-Event WCOOP Schedule
PokerStars has released its WCOOP schedule featuring 350 tournaments. The series is one of online poker's most-watched annual competitive events.
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Poker3d agoLeonard: Negreanu Will Break Hellmuth's Bracelet Record
Patrick Leonard predicts Negreanu will surpass Hellmuth's 17-bracelet record. WSOP Paradise schedule changes are the key driver.
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Poker3d ago2026 WSOP Paradise: 20 Bracelets, $120M Guaranteed
WSOP Paradise 2026 offers 20 bracelets and a $120M guarantee, but drops the Super Main Event from its schedule.
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Poker4d agoWSOP Finalist Han Feng Leads PokerStars Open Barcelona
Poker4d agoNikita Kalinin Wins WSOP Online Bracelet for $276,239
Poker5d agoNegreanu Shoots Lower Scores, Banks $1.6M at WSOP 2026
Poker5d agoHellmuth Names the WSOP Mistake That Cost Bracelet 18
Poker5d agoPokerStars WCOOP 2026 Runs September 6–30
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Poker5d agoRodrigues Wins $300 Gladiators of Poker Online Bracelet
Lucas Teixeira Rodrigues won the $300 Gladiators of Poker Online bracelet event this week. The result highlights online WSOP events as accessible paths to hardware.
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Poker6d agoBrazil Takes Half the Spots in 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp Finals
Brazilians claimed half the finalist spots in both WCOOP Boot Camp Main Events this week. The result highlights Brazil's growing competitive depth in online poker.
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Poker6d agoCurtis King Wins WSOPC Cherokee Main Event
Curtis King won the WSOPC Cherokee Main Event as of August 2026. The title adds a circuit ring and Global Casino Championship points.
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Poker6d agoBrazil Opens 2026 WSOP Online With First Bracelet Win
Raphael Caixeta claimed Brazil's first bracelet of the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, winning $207,167. Brazil now leads the series' national leaderboard.
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PokerAug 15Lee Jones: Poker Is Better Now Than the Boom Era
Lee Jones argues poker has improved since the boom years, citing less cheating and a more inclusive culture. Poker.org published the analysis August 2026.
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PokerAug 15The 11-Minute Hand That Decided the 2026 WSOP Main Event
An 11-minute tank and a series of hero calls determined the 2026 WSOP Main Event winner. Poker.org's Saaskilahti reconstructs every decision.
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PokerAug 15Solana Processed $23M in Payments at 2026 WSOP
Solana processed $23 million in payments at the 2026 WSOP, its largest live poker deployment on record, per PokerNews.
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PokerAug 14Joseph Cheong Named APT's Winningest Player
APT names Joseph Cheong its winningest player in a 20th anniversary video. His run began with a WSOP Main Event breakout.
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PokerAug 14Jessica Welman on Building Poker's Multi-Format Media
Poker.org profiles Jessica Welman, whose WSOP career shaped live updates, podcasts, and streaming into a media blueprint other verticals copied.
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PokerAug 13Negreanu 'Shocked' by a Call at 2026 WSOP Main Event
Daniel Negreanu told Poker.org he was genuinely surprised by at least one call at the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table. The full breakdown is now live.
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PokerAug 13McKeehen Banks $400K+ at SHRPO Florida Championship
Joe McKeehen won the $5,300 SHRPO Championship in Florida this week, earning over $400K to kick off his post-WSOP circuit run.
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PokerAug 12McKeehen Wins 2026 SHRPO Championship
Joe McKeehen won the 2026 SHRPO Championship this week, per Card Player. The victory bolsters his 2026 Player of the Year standing.
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PokerAug 12Flutter Unifies Non-US Poker Skins Into PokerStars Network
Flutter has consolidated its non-US poker skins into one PokerStars Network, replicating its US FanDuel-PokerStars merger strategy.
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PokerAug 12Negreanu Revisits 2004 Peak on Poker Weekly Podcast
Negreanu recounts his historic 2004 season on Poker Weekly alongside 2026 WSOP Main Event champion Lucas Jumalon. The episode offers a rare cross-era comparison of elite tournament poker.
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PokerAug 12Vegas Poker Rooms Stay Busy After WSOP Wraps
Las Vegas poker rooms are running packed schedules after the WSOP concluded, targeting players still in the city. Horseshoe and other venues are filling the competitive calendar through August 2026.
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PokerAug 12PokerStars MicroMillions Hits $2M+ GTD Ahead of WCOOP
PokerStars launched MicroMillions with $2M+ guaranteed, bridging recreational players into the upcoming WCOOP festival.
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PokerAug 11888poker Launches Six-Part WSOP Main Event Docuseries
888poker dropped the first of six WSOP Main Event documentary episodes on Aug 8, 2026. The series follows ambassador Nick Eastwood through poker's biggest stage.
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PokerAug 11Germany's mr.diego97 Wins 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event
Germany's mr.diego97 won the 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event in August 2026, never falling below second place at the final table.
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BreakingPokerAug 112026 WSOP Online Unveiled with $25M GTD Main Event
GGPoker released the 2026 WSOP Online schedule on Aug 11, 2026, headlined by a $25M guaranteed Main Event and tens of millions more in guarantees.
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PokerAug 9CoinPoker Launches $50M Global Poker Championship
CoinPoker has unveiled a $50M guaranteed Global Online Poker Championship with 700+ events. The series challenges fiat operators on prize-pool depth.
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PokerAug 7Moneymaker Reveals His Poker Hall of Fame Votes
Chris Moneymaker named his Poker Hall of Fame picks this week. The ACR-sponsored pro also discussed his 2026 WSOP Main Event bubble finish.
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PokerAug 7McMullan Wins PartyPoker Glasgow Mini Main for £13,200
Jack McMullan claimed £13,200 at the PartyPoker Tour Glasgow Mini Main Event, beating 700 players for a career-best result.
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PokerAug 7SCOOP Champion Tops WCOOP Boot Camp Thursday Thrill
A former SCOOP Main Event champion won the 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp Thursday Thrill. The result highlights elite player dominance in PokerStars festival fields.
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PokerAug 7GGPoker Reveals 2026 WSOP Online: 33 Bracelets, $25M Gtd
GGPoker confirmed the 2026 WSOP Online schedule this week: 33 bracelet events and a $25M guaranteed Main Event, per PokerNews.
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PokerAug 6888poker Summer Fest: Final Weeks to Win $2,500 Packages
888poker's Summer Fest enters its final weeks, with four $2,500 live tournament packages still available via free qualifying routes.
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PokerAug 5PokerStars on FanDuel: New Bonuses and Tournaments
PokerStars refreshed its FanDuel integration with new bonuses, rewards, and tournaments. The bundle lowers barriers for existing FanDuel users entering regulated U.S. poker.
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PokerAug 5CoinPoker Launches 3-Bet Club Subscription Aug. 17
CoinPoker launches its 3-Bet Club monthly subscription on Aug. 17, 2026, adding a new loyalty tier to its crypto-native poker platform.
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PokerAug 5The Reporter Who Lived Inside the WSOP Amazon Room
Poker journalist Lance Bradley practically lived inside the WSOP to find stories beyond the leaderboard. Poker.org profiles his immersive approach in August 2026.
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BreakingPokerAug 5Jumalon vs. Saaskilahti in $10M WSOP Main Event Finale
Lucas Jumalon and Lauri Saaskilahti are heads-up for $10M at the 2026 WSOP Main Event after five players fell on Day 2.
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PokerAug 5CoinPoker Launches $50M Guaranteed Poker Series
CoinPoker's Global Online Poker Championship guarantees $50M in prizes across a five-week series starting August 23, 2026.
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PokerAug 5Austrian 'CKrilP0' Wins 888poker $80K Mystery Bounty
CKrilP0 won 888poker's $80K Mystery Bounty in August 2026, rallying from fourth in chips. The result highlights the format's high variance and 888poker's growing tournament ambitions.
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PokerAug 5Crypto Trader Rasmr Wins 2026 WSOP Solana Showdown
Crypto trader Rasmr won the 2026 WSOP Solana Showdown, a nine-player invitational with a $50K buy-in and $100K prize pool.
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PokerAug 4Satellites 101: PokerStars on FanDuel Strategy Guide
Poker.org published a satellite tournament strategy guide for PokerStars on FanDuel in August 2026. The format lets players buy in cheaply to win seats at major events.
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PokerAug 4Win an IPO Dublin Main Event Seat for $4.40 at WPT Global
WPT Global is offering $4.40 satellites into the €350 IPO Dublin Main Event. The festival carries a €200,000 guaranteed prize pool.
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PokerAug 4PokerNews Podcast Ep. 1,000: WSOP Finalists Preview $10M Prize
PokerNews Podcast reached episode 1,000 live in Las Vegas, hosting two WSOP Main Event finalists competing for a $10M prize.
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PokerAug 3Jumalon Leads WSOP Main Event Final Table After Day 7 Rally
Lucas Jumalon turned a Day 7 short stack into the chip lead at the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table. Friends and family support fueled his comeback run.
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PokerJul 31PokerStars WCOOP Boot Camp: Free Training and $6.5M
PokerStars launched its WCOOP Boot Camp with $6.5M in prizes across 130 events plus free strategy sessions. The training tie-in targets recreational player retention.
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PokerJul 31WSOP Drops Shot Clocks for 2026 Main Event Final Table
WSOP removes shot clocks from the 2026 Main Event final table, reverting to traditional time-bank rules ahead of next week's broadcast.
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PokerJul 31Octopi Poker Simulates $10M WSOP Main Event Final Table
Octopi Poker ran a simulated WSOP Main Event final table to analyze $10M decision-making. The July 2026 exercise targets serious tournament players.
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PokerJul 30Ian Simpson Breaks Down Study vs. Volume for Poker Grinders
Ian Simpson published a priority framework on Poker.org this week, advising grinders on balancing study and volume. The 888poker ambassador ties the split to career stage.
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PokerJul 29Rami Hammoud Reaches WSOP Main Event Final Table
Rami Hammoud had $1,000 left for his summer when he entered the WSOP Main Event. He's now at the final table.
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