GGPoker's Ocean KO Opener smashes world record. The $5 buy-in event attracted a staggering 420,084 entries, smashing the previous world record of 253,692, set by PokerStars in October 2015.
Just nine players remain, with chip leader Djd@shaa already earning over $13K in bounties. There's another $43,512 up top when the tournament concludes later tonight.
"Why do you need $200K in cash?" An incredible story from online poker legend Jason Strasser. He may have left the game behind, but the memories remain.
Six players remain in 2026 PGT Poker Masters Event #1. Michael Rossitto leads the way, with $218,400 up top. Action resumes later today in Las Vegas, and you can watch it all on the PokerGO YouTube channel from 4pm ET.
Jason Somerville was making $1 million a year on Twitch… Why did he quit? Their headline, not ours, but it's a good one. It made us click, and we're glad we did. It's a fascinating clip from an interview that's well worth your time.
David Pham makes WPT Prime Lodge final table with $163K up top. He's been cashing in poker tournaments for over 34 years – and today he's back at a WPT final table.
The three-time WSOP bracelet winner sits seventh of nine, with Pranay Patlolla holding a commanding chip lead.
The final nine return today, and you can watch the action unfold below from 3:45pm ET.
Security expert alleges 'thousands of bots' on QQPK.
Vojtech Cervinka, the player and coach behind the 'MTT Database Review' X account and famous 'bot detective', has outlined an apparent bot problem at online site QQPK Poker.
Brandon Wilson defeats Nick Petrangelo in the Super High Roller Bowl for $1.1M.
Full story on the way.
US players only?
ACR Poker is rejigging its tournament schedule from Monday, with the aim of making it easier for US players to play online poker tourneys at suitable times.
If only a few more politicians thought along the same lines.
Gotta love this pairing for the upcoming Triton Invitational.
Christoph Vogelsang and Jean-Noël Thorel are confirmed for the event in North Cyprus next month. But, errr... who's the pro and who's the 'amateur'?
Deeb's last year hunting PoY honors?
WSOP PoY frontrunner Shaun Deeb isn't a fan of the lack of comms between the organisers and players, and specifically the decision to change the pro/am tourney from an invitational to an open event.
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