WSOP Digest: June 29 — July 4
The sixth week of the World Series was marked by the long-awaited start of the Main Event. It also turned out to be a lucky one for a whole host of poker superstars, bringing them new titles.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
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The winner of the Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition 2026 Main Event has been determined
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Casino croupiers will soon be extinct
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Patrick Leonard tried to justify the rake increase at the room
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GGPoker Official Regulations on Combating Third-Party Software
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Women's path in poker: from gender stereotypes to iconic victories.
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Poker player and streamer Lynn Gilmartin arrested in stabbing case stemming from a domestic dispute
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P2P cryptocurrency transfers to be banned in Russia
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The final of the fifth event at the Poker Masters ended in 2 hands
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Exclusive Moneymaker interview, new GGPoker security rules, and a breakdown of variance in Ocean KO
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A poker room for AI agents has appeared
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Is ACR Poker spreading viruses among players?
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Software ban on PokerOK: community reaction and a legal lifehack
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A cooler decided the winner of the $10,500 NLH at Poker Masters
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Regs boycott CoinPoker: mass cashouts and talk against the new rake
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CoinPoker has significantly increased the rake in cash games
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Adrian Mateos became the bubble boy for the third time in four Poker Masters tournaments
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Shaun Deeb breaks the curse and takes home his 9th bracelet
Shaun Deeb broke his streak of three runner-up finishes and won his ninth WSOP bracelet. The curse is lifted, but the main battle is just beginning.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
WSOP 2026 Poker Players' Championship: How It Went
Superstar players clashed last week in the battle for the prestigious Chip Reese trophy. And one of them dominated all five action-packed days.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
World Series of Poker Digest: June 22–27
Week five of WSOP 2026 brought the finale of the series' most prestigious tournament, a historic breakthrough for women, and the largest field of the summer. Below is our traditional overview.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
RFID system in poker — a loophole for cheaters?
RFID sensors are indispensable devices in modern poker broadcasts. However, leading players are once again concerned about its security. Let's look into the possible risks.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
Adrián Mateos: Youngest Player Ever to Win 6 Bracelets
Adrián Mateos won his sixth WSOP bracelet at 31. We revisit the key hands, his journey from online, and his biggest career record.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
How to deal with frustration when playing poker?
In poker, as in many other areas, the inspiration of the early stages is often followed by disappointment after setbacks. Here's how to rekindle your love for the game if you've run into this.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
World Series of Poker Digest: June 15–20
WSOP 2026 has passed its midpoint. The fourth week was marked by several historic achievements and a number of debut victories. We've gathered all these events in our latest digest.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
Ex-Teacher Kihara Wins Two WSOP Bracelets in a Week
The story of a former physics teacher from Japan who ran up from a single blind at the WSOP 2026 and took down two tournaments in one week.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
Best players without a WSOP bracelet
Even among elite players there are those who just can't manage to win at the World Series. Bloom, Vogelsang and others — we've put together a list of top players who have yet to claim the coveted bracelet.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
Last of the Veterans: Fur Trader's WSOP Final Tables
90-year-old Perry Green rewrote WSOP 2026 history. We tell the story of the veteran's record and his legendary battle with Stu Ungar 45 years ago.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
World Series of Poker Digest: June 1-6
PokerFlow keeps tracking the events at the WSOP. Two players broke their losing streaks, Shaun Deeb got cursed — all this and more in our digest.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
WSOP 2026 Heads-Up Champs: Who Won It All?
In this Funfarm review: spectacular hands, incredible comebacks, unexpected failures, and the path of Kuznetsov and Danchev to the tournament final.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
WSOP 2026 Kicks Off in Vegas: May 26–31 Digest
The main events of WSOP's opening week: first wins, unexpected eliminations, and oddities in our recap.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
Familiar Tactics That Don't Work at the WSOP
Poker strategy tips from MTT coach Alex Fitzgerald with commentary from FirstFund coach Konstantin Gambler14.
Nikita Zhegulin ·
Low Self-Esteem: The Silent Winrate Killer
Together with FunFarm psychologist Tatyana Barchukova, we broke down how hidden self-esteem issues sink even strong regulars, and laid out a step-by-step protection plan for before, during, and after a session.
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