Caesars Entertainment has officially released the tournament schedule for the 2026 WSOP Online season. This year the series features a total of 30 gold bracelet events that will take place between May 30 and July 14. The online competitions are designed to run in conjunction with the traditional live World Series of Poker held annually in Las Vegas. Tournament organizers have confirmed that the upcoming series will offer 7 million dollars in total guaranteed prize pools. The WSOP Online events are available to players located within four specific United States jurisdictions which include Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. By…

The Resorts World poker room is no more. The Las Vegas resort officially closed its card room after years of operation on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. The decision ended a brief era for a space that was once considered a flagship addition to the Las Vegas poker scene when the multi-billion-dollar resort first opened its doors in 2021. Representatives for the property confirmed that the final hands were dealt earlier this year as the resort shifted its focus toward other gaming and entertainment priorities. While the Resorts World poker room initially garnered praise for its modern…

Flutter Entertainment has officially confirmed that its PokerStars brand will be integrated into the FanDuel platform in North America. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the online gaming industry as the company looks to consolidate its assets under the FanDuel umbrella. The transition will see the poker platform rebranded to PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel for players in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. The decision is designed to streamline operations by moving existing poker sites onto a dedicated FanDuel application and desktop site. This change will allow for a shared account and wallet across poker, casino, and sports…

The WSOP Las Vegas has officially released the daily event schedule for its fifty seventh annual series. The competition is set to return to the Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip. The 2026 edition will feature one hundred gold bracelet events starting on May 26. This launch represents what organizers describe as a revamped summer lineup intended to build on the momentum of the record breaking 2025 season. The upcoming World Series of Poker will begin with several marquee tournaments designed to draw large crowds early in the summer. The opening slate includes the…

Planet Hollywood is scheduled to close its poker room on January 31, 2026. This decision marks the second time the casino has shuttered its poker operations in recent years. The current iteration of the Planet Hollywood Poker Room lasted less than nine months after a highly publicized return to the Las Vegas Strip in May 2025. The closure follows a difficult period for the venue, which struggled to maintain a consistent player base despite significant investment. When the Planet Hollywood Poker Room reopened last year, it was moved from its traditional spot on the main gaming floor to a new…

The professional poker landscape has witnessed several top poker moments this year that have redefined the competitive scene. From record breaking tournament turnouts to individual displays of dominance, these historic milestones highlight a period of significant growth and change for the game. These events have captured the attention of the global community by showcasing high stakes drama and technical mastery. One major highlight involves Japanese player Shiina Okamoto, who secured a historic second consecutive bracelet in the World Series of Poker Ladies Championship. Okamoto managed to navigate a field of over 1,200 participants to defend her title, marking a rare…