Category: Poker News and Features
WSOP Las Vegas Schedule Released for 2026
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 Poker Room Closes Again
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…
Top Poker Moments of 2025
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…
Return of the Caesars Palace Poker Room
The Caesars Palace poker room has moved back to its original location on the casino floor after a brief absence, reopening with a refreshed setup and fewer tables. The venue closed in August 2024 when the resort needed room for a high-limit slot salon. A temporary poker facility opened in May 2025 in the Appian Way retail promenade, near the statue of David. As of November 2025, the Caesars Palace poker room is once again located adjacent to the sportsbook. The renovated layout includes 16 tables, two fewer than before the closure. The design prioritizes more space and comfort, with…
Green Valley Ranch Poker Room to Reopen
Station Casinos has confirmed that the Green Valley Ranch poker room in Henderson, Nevada, will reopen later this year following a major renovation. The poker room, closed since 2020 amid the pandemic, is part of a broader $200 million upgrade across the resort. The resort, located about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, is over two decades old, and it is undergoing refreshes to its rooms, suites and event spaces. When it reopens, Green Valley Ranch poker room will feature 16 tables and new chairs in its original spot next to the sportsbook. The renovated space will be almost…
2025 WSOP Online Schedule Drops
Caesars has unveiled the fall lineup for WSOP Online 2025, rolling out 33 bracelet events across multiple jurisdictions in the U.S. The series is scheduled to run from September 28 through November 11th. For the first time, the series will draw pooled liquidity from four states: Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. Caesars says the total guaranteed prize pools will exceed $10 million. The fall schedule opens with a $300,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty event. Among the highlights are a $500,000 Mystery Bounty Championship slated for October 12, a $1,000 Online Championship on November 2nd, and a $3,200 High Roller Championship…




















