Phil Hellmuth has a point.

Official WSOP merch is here to stay.

The Chip Race episode we’ve been waiting for.

Nicholas Hellmuth, the 23-year-old son of Phil Hellmuth, is officially taking a shot at professional poker.

Despite his mother’s best efforts to steer him away from the felt, Nicholas has found himself drawn to the same tournaments that made his father famous.

He recently entered Event #34: $500 COLOSSUS at the WSOP and told PokerNews, 'My mom made a very conscious effort to push us away from poker, especially as we turned old enough to start gambling.’

While Nick and his brother Philip III both play poker, Nicholas emphasizes that competing at his dad’s level isn’t his focus.

Phil Hellmuth, with his 17 bracelets and $31 million in tournament winnings, casts a long shadow, but Nick seems content carving out his own path.

PokerNews covers Mike Holtz’s second WSOP bracelet win, describing his victory in the $1,500 Super Turbo Bounty as memorable, thanks in no small part to an especially lively group of supporters.

Holtz, joined by Ben Ludlow and guest Jeff Madsen, recaps the final table run and discusses whether his vocal rail helped push him over the finish line.

Holtz’s celebration is described as among the most epic in recent memory, with Ludlow and Madsen both on hand to add to the noise. The podcast also touches on Maurice Hawkins’ deep run and offers some strategic insights into super turbo events.

WSOP Poker Hall of Fame voting season: votes open.

PokerStrategy’s Barry Carter reports that the Poker Hall of Fame is once again asking fans for their nominations for the 2026 inductee. You have until June 20 to nominate your favorite, but as Carter points out, there is only one spot open, despite calls to induct more than one player per year.

This year, Shaun Deeb is the clear frontrunner according to the article. He has eight bracelets and two WSOP Player of the Year titles, not to mention leading the current Player of the Year race. Carter notes, “Like almost anything where Shaun Deeb is concerned, you simply would not bet against him.”

Still, the process remains the same: nominations, a shortlist, then the final vote by Hall of Fame members. Unless the rules change, only one will get in. So if you have a dark horse in mind, you might want to start campaigning now.

The secret life of the staked poker pro.

Jeremy Ausmus takes a deep dive into the world of high-stakes poker staking. According to the video, most tournament pros aren’t actually broke, even if they’re getting staked.

It’s more about reducing risk, keeping a healthy bankroll, and sometimes just making life easier when you have other responsibilities like kids.

He breaks down how makeup works, why even top players take backing deals, and how the myth of the 'trust fund baby’ doesn’t really match up with reality. There’s also a discussion of the new tax laws that are making life harder for pros, and why selling pieces is different from getting staked.

If you thought everyone at the final table was playing entirely for themselves, think again.

Nick Schulman keeps stacking bracelets, insists he’s just getting started.

Nick Schulman has claimed his eighth World Series of Poker bracelet topping a field of 780 players in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E event. That adds another $183,366 to his poker winnings.

At just 41 years old, Schulman told PokerNews:

“I dedicate a lot of my life to the game, I feel like I am just getting into my prime.”