When Benny Binion founded the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979 at Binion's Horseshoe Casino in Las Vegas, there was no doubt about the first inductee. Johnny Moss, known as “The Grand Old Man of Poker,” was a three-time WSOP Main Event champion. He was not only an exceptional player but also a symbol of the era that shaped modern poker. His induction into the Hall of Fame was not just a recognition of his past achievements but a confirmation of his status as a living legend.

The poker world has lost a name long synonymous with the Austrian and Central European live scene. Peter Zanoni passed away after a long illness, surrounded by family. For many players, he symbolized an era where the name Concord Card Casino held immense significance in the region.

The final day at the World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE) 2026 was packed with emotion, as the last four gold bracelets were up for grabs. The dramatic conclusion saw Nikolai Ogoltsov claim victory in the massive European Circuit Championship, Danish newcomer Christian Pedersen triumph in the High Roller, and historic wins for Richard Geyer and David Wintersberger.

The main star of the opening event of the U.S. Poker Open (USPO) at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas was American Brock Wilson. He confirmed his current dominance on the PGT circuit. Just a month after mastering the overall PokerGO Cup series, he added another triumph and secured his first 'Golden Eagle' trophy.

The $1,200 New England Poker Championship (NEPC) took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milford. The star of the evening was Andrew Camacho, who claimed the prestigious Jordan Fishman Cup and a victory prize of $30,000.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) has officially announced a new chapter for its winter festival, WSOP Paradise 2026. Following successful years at Atlantis Paradise Island, the event is moving to the luxurious Baha Mar complex. The fourth edition of this winter poker festival will take place from December 1 to 18, 2026, promising to be 'bigger, better, and unmissable.'

For years, Tom Dwan was the embodiment of fearless play, a player unafraid to dive into the planet's biggest games. Lately, though, rumors, debts, and questions have surrounded his name. Now, one of the most enigmatic figures of modern poker has decided to speak out, resulting in this revealing confession.

An excellent opportunity awaits every poker player at the Slovak Poker Open Main Event. With three flights today, there's a significant €142,000 needed to cover the guarantee. The first of today's trio of flights kicks off at 12:00 PM, aiming to reduce the daunting overlay.

Lithuanian Marius Kudzmanas became the ultimate champion of the WSOPE 2026, seizing his first live gold bracelet in a dramatic Main Event finale, earning a phenomenal €2,000,000. Simultaneously, attention was drawn to the €20K Super High Roller star-studded event, where Christopher Nguyen claimed his first victory.

The World Series of Poker is no longer just a tale of tables at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. In 2026, its summer journey will again include a strong online chapter, promising 30 bracelet events and more than $7,000,000 in guarantees.

Tax treatment of live poker tournament winnings has been subject to debate among the Netherlands professional players, and the context of the Dutch gambling tax and the income tax has created legal ambiguity and disputes in the last couple of years. The Dutch gambling tax for prizes over €449 is 29.5 per cent, according to the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. Tax disputes and court rulings from 2018 to 2025 demonstrate the disagreement between authorities and players as to how specific poker winnings are to be reported.