Freeroll Fairytale: Shrikant Pillamarapu Wins WPT Prime Lodge Championship for $148,527

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Freeroll Fairytale: Shrikant Pillamarapu Wins WPT Prime Lodge Championship for $148,527
An extraordinary poker story with a happy ending unfolded at the WPT Prime Lodge Championship in Texas's The Lodge Card Club. After a thrilling battle, Shrikant Pillamarapu emerged as the absolute winner. The player, who qualified for the Main Event with a $1,100 buy-in from a free freeroll, without spending a single dollar, secured the prestigious trophy and a prize of $148,527 after a heads-up deal.
Kalyan Cheekuri Takes Home His First Ring from the WSOPC Main Event in Calgary

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Kalyan Cheekuri Takes Home His First Ring from the WSOPC Main Event in Calgary
The prestigious WSOP Circuit series made its way to the Canadian Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, culminating in the 2,300C$ NLH Main Event. The tournament crowned Indian poker player Kalyan Cheekuri as the champion, who remained unfazed by the Canadian majority in the final.
From Shortstack to Ring: Robert Gianquitti Wins Main Event at WSOPC Pompano Beach

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From Shortstack to Ring: Robert Gianquitti Wins Main Event at WSOPC Pompano Beach
After two decades on the poker scene, American player and commercial paint salesman Robert Gianquitti has claimed his first World Series of Poker Circuit gold ring. In the final day of the $1,700 Main Event WSOPC Pompano Beach, he made a remarkable comeback from last place to take home $248,632.
Lukáš Pažma Keeps the Title at Home, Wins €65,144 from the Main Event of the IPFC

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Lukáš Pažma Keeps the Title at Home, Wins €65,144 from the Main Event of the IPFC
The dominance of Slovak players at the final table was confirmed by local Lukáš Pažma, who managed to defeat all participants of the record-breaking Israeli Poker Federation Cup and took home €65,144 from Banco Bratislava.
Doyle Brunson Super/System Explained: The Poker Book That Changed the Game

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STREAM: WPT Prime Lodge Championship - Final Table

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STREAM: WPT Prime Lodge Championship - Final Table

The WPT Prime Lodge Championship Main Event, held at The Lodge Card Club in Austin, Texas, is reaching its thrilling conclusion. With a buy-in of $1,100, this tournament attracted 1,084 entries, surpassing the million-dollar guarantee and bringing the prize pool to an impressive $1,051,480.

Today, only the last 9 players are advancing to the final day, each guaranteed a minimum payout of $16,700. The champion will not only take home a prestigious trophy but will also receive $173,260, which includes a $10,400 ticket to the upcoming WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.

Leading the final table is Pranay Reddy Patlolla, but the standout star among the final nine is legendary three-time WPT champion David "The Dragon" Pham, making his landmark 10th final table appearance under the WPT banner in his illustrious career.

Current Standings of the $1,100 WPT Prime Lodge Championship:

Position

Player

Stack

1.

Pranay Reddy Patlolla

9,485,000

2.

Vladyslav Shovkovyi

7,355,000

3.

Preston Duron

5,400,000

4.

Matthew McDowell

4,735,000

5.

David Urban (Slovakia)

4,005,000

6.

Michael Jones

3,620,000

7.

David "The Dragon" Pham

3,595,000

8.

Kenneth Quattrocchi

3,180,000

9.

Shrikant Pillamarapu

1,980,000


Prize Table:

Placement

Prize

1st place

$173,260

2nd place

$102,000

3rd place

$75,000

4th place

$57,000

5th place

$43,500

6th place

$32,500

7th place

$25,000

8th place

$19,700

9th place

$16,700


Sources: WPT, YouTube

STREAM: Poker Masters 2026 | Event #1 $10K NL Hold'em - Day 1

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STREAM: Poker Masters 2026 | Event #1 $10K NL Hold'em - Day 1

The Poker Masters 2026 series kicks off at the PokerGO Studio in the ARIA Resort, Las Vegas. The opening event of the 10-tournament championship is Event #1: $10,500 No-Limit Hold'em. Day 1 will continue until only the final six players remain in the game.

Competitors in each tournament of the series are vying for not only substantial cash prizes but also valuable points for the PGT leaderboard. The overall series champion of the Poker Masters will receive a bonus in the form of a $25,000 PGT Passport and, most importantly, the iconic Purple Jacket.

Sources: PGT, YouTube

LIVE: Israeli Federation Cup II Main Event (יום 3 של גביע הפדרציה הישראלית)

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LIVE: Israeli Federation Cup II Main Event (Final day)

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LIVE: Israeli Federation Cup II Main Event (Final day)

Final day of the Israeli Federation Cup II Main Event is here, and today we will discover the name of new champion, who will take home trophy and 65.494€! Watch out live with english commentary by George Sandford!

Mike Hurley Wins Main Event RGPS in St. Louis and Claims His First Ring

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Alexander Gromut Dominates German Poker Days Mystery Bounty

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Alexander Gromut Dominates German Poker Days Mystery Bounty
German player Alexander Ivanovic Gromut has emerged as the champion of the German Poker Days Mystery Bounty Edition at the King's Resort complex in Rozvadov. After a final 3-way deal, he clinched the title and a cash prize of €18,165.
Jonathan Rees Achieves Lifelong Triumph at the PartyPoker Tour Castellón Main Event

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Jonathan Rees Achieves Lifelong Triumph at the PartyPoker Tour Castellón Main Event
Welsh amateur player Jonathan Rees clinched the biggest poker success of his career as he became the champion of the PartyPoker Tour Castellón Main Event at the Orenes Gran Casino. Rees leaves Spain with a prestigious trophy and a €30,000 prize.