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WSOP Europe wrap-up by PokerNews Podcast.

With the Main Event over and the series coming to an end, the latest PokerNews Podcast brings a wrap-up of the 2026 WSOP Europe, including the highs, the lows, and the interviews with some of the biggest names in the game.

U.S. Poker Open is underway!

The PokerGO Tour U.S. Poker Open kicked off. The very first event attracted a respectable crowd, and it was Jeremy Ausmus ending the first day of play with a substantial chip lead over the rest of the field.

WSOP Europe: tempers, bubbles, and deep runs.

The PokerNews Podcast this week is all about the drama at the WSOP E.

Chad sits down with Josh Arieh to dissect a viral incident where a player was disqualified from the tournament for losing his cool. They don’t stop there. Next up is the PLO bubble controversy, where high tensions led to some questionable calls.

Josh Arieh also discusses his own deep run in the Main Event, offering up a few insights on what it takes to go the distance in a field of hungry competitors.

Popular casino streamer Vegas Matt is promoting PokerStars-FanDuel.

Look who’s promoting the new PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel platform—Vegas Matt.

He’s a massive name in the casino space, streaming live play every single day, and has already been working with FanDuel for some time now. They even produced a documentary series around him.

While his poker background is fairly limited, he has made appearances in a few Celebrity Poker Tour events.

Still, it’s a notable crossover and a clear sign of where the marketing push is heading.

It’s PLO Weekend on 888poker.

888poker is running a great promo for all fans of PLO5 & PLO6 this weekend, offering 100% rakeback generated across all stakes. It’s a good time to grind!

Marius Kudzmanas takes down the WSOP Europe Main Event!

The record-breaking WSOP Europe Main Event is in the books. Marius Kudzmanas of Lithuania outlasted the field of 2,617 entries to claim his third WSOP bracelet and the €2,000,000 first-place money.

This was a huge year for WSOP Europe, with the series moving to Prague for the first time, and the record-breaking turnout in the Main and across the board confirmed this was the right decision by the organizers.

Did you know there is a completely new rewards program over on FanDuel + PokerStars?

The Dynasty Builder program revolves around missions.

Thrill Missions: reoccurring missions that award tournament tickets, throwables, and other fun items.

Grind Missions: volume-based missions that make up a bulk of your rakeback, allowing you to get up to $1,000 in cash every week.

You can learn more in our guide to the platform below.

Phil Galfond on choosing the poker format to focus on.

Phil Galfond returns with yet another insightful column, this time around focusing on a question that many players face: which poker format to choose for the best results?

In his usual style, Galfond digs deep below the surface to offer a perspective that you might not expect, tackling some fundamental issues that may be holding you back in your poker career.

Get your fix of poker drama with a new edition of Polker News!

Doug Polk brings you a quick and spicy rundown of the most interesting recent happenings in the poker world, including a quick update on the Lodge situation. Other topics covered in this edition of Polker News include Annette Obrestad’s return to poker, Deeb vs. Nicky P. drama, and more.

Few more days remaining on the No Sweat Series from PokerStars + FanDuel.

This is basically free money. By logging into your account you will get freeroll tickets to this series which is running until Sunday.

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Regulated iGaming in Alberta Will Open on July 13

Alberta’s regulated sports betting and iGaming market will launch on July 13, with nearly 50 operators looking to finalize their licensing process, and a few already allowed to accept player pre-registrations.

Tue, Apr 07
The Big Game on Tour Finale: The Bank of Antonio Open for Business

Despite the Loose Cannon’s early exit, it was an exciting finish to this season of The Big Game on Tour!

Mon, Apr 06
Win a Trip to the Battle of Malta at WPT Global – Earn a $100k Live Champion Bonus

WPT Global is giving away at least two $1,600 packages to the Battle of Malta, along with a $100k Live Champion Bonus for any online qualifier who can win the Main Event outright. The qualification path starts with freeroll events each Sunday.

Mon, Apr 06
Clubs Poker Is Giving Away 20,000 SC via Spring Rake Race

Ring game players can win their share of 20,000 SC via five leaderboards, running from April 6 to May 3, with each SC or rake awarding 1 leaderboard point, and special boosters multiplying your points.

Mon, Apr 06
Secure Your Seat for the UKPL Blackpool Freeroll Satellite on 888poker

888poker will be sending 30 players to the UKPL Blackpool Main Event via a special freeroll satellite that you can qualify for by playing at least 50 tournaments this month.

Sat, Apr 04
ClubWPT Gold Quietly Introduces Sales Tax on Player Purchases — But Offsets It With Bonus Value

Sales tax is now being applied to certain player purchases in select regions, with the added amount returned to players as bonus value on ClubWPT Gold.

Sun, Apr 05
Why FanDuel Poker Bringing the Sunday Million to US Online Poker is Important

Could FanDuel Poker bringing the Sunday Million to the United States be a sign of things to come, rebuilding the PokerStars legacy as the leader in online tournaments?

Fri, Apr 03
FanDuel Poker: How to Build a Bankroll From $0 on the New PokerStars US Platform

PokerStars relaunches on FanDuel in the US, offering players a chance to build a bankroll from scratch through its $150,000 No Sweat freeroll series.

Thu, Apr 02