Jason Koon’s Path to the Poker Hall of Fame: A Career Timeline
A look back at the milestones that carried Jason Koon from online grinder to poker’s newest Hall of Famer.
Jumalon Retains Chip Lead After Grueling Day 1 at WSOP Main Event Final Table
Seven players remain after a marathon first day at the 2026 WSOP Main Event final table.
Jamie Dwan Wins Goliath Super High Roller After WSOP Bracelet Triumph
Fresh off a maiden WSOP bracelet, Jamie Dwan added another title by defeating Brandon Sheils heads-up in the Goliath Super High Roller.
Philipp Gruissem Takes Down $200 WPT Global Festival Event in Panama
The German high-stakes specialist added a small buy-in title to his impressive résumé at the WPT Global Festival in Panama.
WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star Championship Returns to San Jose in October
The $5,300 buy-in event brings back its signature bounty format, offering $2,500 for eliminating designated poker stars.
Jungleman Cates Ends Up Biggest Loser in Hellmuth’s Home Game Episode 28
Despite winning a key hand late in the show, Dan Cates finished as the largest loser at the table in the latest episode of Hellmuth’s Home Game.
WSOP Scraps Shot Clock Plan for 2026 Main Event Final Table
WSOP officials reversed their earlier decision, opting to let the final table play without a shot clock after all.
Goliath 2026 Set for Record Field as Sobhanpanah Bags Historic Day 1 Stack
The Grosvenor Goliath is on track to shatter its attendance record, with one player already making history on Day 1.
Dallas Poker Figure James “Jimmy D” Digiorgio Dies at 66
The Dallas poker community remembers a beloved grinder known for his humor, hustle, and heart after his death from pancreatic cancer.
PokerNews and 888poker Offer Exclusive Freeroll Passwords for August 2026
PokerNews readers can access password-protected freerolls on 888poker throughout August, with passwords shared via Discord.