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Tune In for an All New Season of PokerStars The Big Game on Tour This Sunday

The Big Game on Tour returns to YouTube with a set of five new episodes, and the first one will go live this Sunday, May 17.

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Dana White steps into the fight to reverse the gambling loss deduction cap.

UFC President Dana White isn’t just calling the shots in the Octagon, he’s now taking aim at a law that limits US taxpayers from deducting more than a fraction of their gambling losses. In a letter to President Donald Trump, White urged action to overturn the 90% deduction cap, a law passed last year that comes into effect this year.

Prediction markets are taking notice. On Kalshi, the odds of repeal jumped from virtually 0% to 14% before September 1, 2026, and from 15% to 38% before 2027.

Gus Hanson on if poker is dying out.

Run It Once has you covered.

Poker tells are still a thing.

Nacho Cuesta is on a mission to convince the solver-obsessed poker world that watching your opponents still matters. He’s spent five years breaking down tells into a science experiment.

Lilian Welch FTW!

I honestly can’t get enough of this story or Lilian. Great interview!

Kalshi bettors are turning bearish on the 2026 WSOP Main Event field size.

As we know, Kalshi, the prediction market platform where users can bet on real-world outcomes, currently has a market on whether this year’s WSOP Main Event will surpass 10,000 entries. And right now, the odds aren’t looking great.

What was once viewed as slightly better than a coin flip after the WSOP schedule release has now dropped to just a 34% chance of eclipsing the 10,000-entry mark again. That sharp decline seems to have happened after the payment methods were revealed, along with the 2% fee on credit cards and PayPal. Maybe that’s the reason?

That said, trading volume has been pretty small so far, only around $27,000 wagered, so this could simply reflect a shift in sentiment among a handful of bettors rather than the broader poker community.

Last year’s WSOP Main Event drew 9,735 entries, falling short after two consecutive record-breaking years above 10,000. Some pointed to softer Vegas tourism numbers and the impact of Trump-era policies and rhetoric on international travel as contributing factors.

Maybe this year rebounds. But for now, Kalshi bettors aren’t convinced.

What do you think — does the 2026 WSOP Main Event get back above 10,000 entries?

The anniversary series from PokerStars continues this week.

And it’s overlays galore!

The Triton Super High Roller Series starts today.

And we expect it to be full of glamour and gossip!

Another AMA, this time with Phil Hellmuth.

The poker brat is planning to answer 200 new questions during his AMA on Reddit in conjunction with OctopiPoker. Go check it out if you are interested in what the 17-time WSOP bracelet winner has to say.

Legal drama, grand juries, and a May 26 poker party.

The Lodge Card Club, Texas’ largest card room, will finally reopen on May 26 after being shut down by a TABC raid in March. According to PokerNews, the raid was due to suspicions of illegal gambling and money laundering, leading to the club’s assets being seized and operations halted.

Top shareholders Doug Polk, Jake Abdalla, and Jason Levin found themselves under the spotlight, but a grand jury decision in April meant no indictments and the return of assets.

The club is set to bring back both cash games and tournaments from day one, with the first event being a $50 no-limit hold’em turbo at 10:15 a.m. Staff are being rehired and the lights are coming back on, just in time to coincide with the first day of the 2026 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

Ask Chris Moorman anything over on Reddit.

Head over to Reddit over the next 48 hours to get involved with the AMA.

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BetRivers Releases New Software Upgrade for Summer Warm-Up Series

The operator released its most recent software update ahead of the new tournament series, improving its tournament lobby, fixing gameplay issues, and making mobile and multi-monitor experiences smoother than ever.

Thu, May 07
PokerStars Ignite Series on FanDuel Poker Ends with Over $1 Million in Overlays

The first-ever tournament series on the newly launched FanDuel Poker ends with over $1 million in overlays, creating exceptional value for players as the operator honors its guarantees.

Thu, May 07
2026 World Series of Poker Is Taking Its Coverage to the Next Level This Year

From YouTube streams to live streams on the ESPN app and a post-production 2026 WSOP show, this year’s series will get the coverage it deserves, and it will all be available free of charge!

Thu, May 07
BetRivers Poker Ambassador Phil Hellmuth Is Hosting a Special Event at Rivers Casino

Join the action in the $250 Hellmuth Deepstack Turbo Black Chip Bounty Tournament at Rivers Casino on May 14 & have a shot at the legend!

Wed, May 06
Ontario Online Poker Just Reported One of its Largest Months in History

The poker market is up 7% so far this year — putting it in a very strong position ahead of a hopeful Alberta integration soon.

Wed, May 06
PokerStars Ontario Shutting Down Ahead of the New Platform Launch

PokerStars Ontario will be stopping its casino, poker, and betting services as of May 7 for a brief period in preparation for the launch of the new PokerStars on FanDuel platform.

Tue, May 05
Michigan Names Offshore Online Poker Rooms in Crackdown as Enforcement Steps Up

Michigan Gaming Control Board’s latest crackdown includes offshore poker sites, with WPN (ACR Poker) and Chico Poker Network skins among those targeted.

Tue, May 05
GGPoker Becomes Official Live Event Partner of Grosvenor Casinos

GGPoker and Grosvenor Casinos joined forces to bring extra value to players across the Goliath, the UK Open, The Behemoth, GUKPT, and other live poker tours played at over 35 live casino locations.

Mon, May 04