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The Youngest Champions in Poker History
Winning $10,000,000 at the WSOP Main Event at age 22, or starting a revolution in online high stakes as a teenager? We've put together the top youngest champions in poker history.
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Phil Hellmuth: Biography of a Record Holder, 17 WSOP Bracelets, and His "White Magic"
In American sports there's a classic paradox named Bill Russell. The Boston Celtics center won 11 NBA championship rings, but skeptics kept insisting until his dying day that his offensive technique was flawed and his individual arsenal fell short of the new wave's leaders. In poker, this same paradox is embodied by Phil Hellmuth.
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Phil Ivey: Biography, Winnings, and Playing Style
From the first illegal sessions with a fake ID to Triton 2026. We'll break down the playing style, financial standing, the inside story of the high-profile lawsuits, and practical takeaways for beginner poker players.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
Four iconic bluffs in poker history
Go all-in with trash in hand and make your opponent doubt themselves? Easy. We break down 4 iconic bluffs in poker history where psychology earned players millions.
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How to Make Money Playing Poker: 5 Stories of Ordinary People Who Beat Their Doubts and Became Professionals
5 honest stories of how an ordinary school teacher, a chiropractor and an esports player changed their lives for poker. We break down their real journey, fears and earnings.
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Seven Russian poker players who have permanently written their names into the history of the game
Remembering the biggest stars of Russian poker, from Ivan Demidov's historic deepran to the modern-day wins of Artur Martirosyan.
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A Game on the Edge of a Foul: 5 Poker Conflicts That Turned Into Fights and Total Chaos
Poker stopped being a gentleman's game long ago. When millions are on the line, it's not just maths and precise calculation that come into play, but fists too. We've gathered five poker conflicts that ended in chaos.
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The Psychology of Rivalry: How Great Champions Use Poker to Test Their Character
Behind the scenes of the biggest arenas, many athletes carry their talents over to the poker table. Discover in this article why poker has become an extension of world champions' sporting mindset, and how their athletic skills help them read opponents.
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Stories of players for whom one tournament split life into 'before' and 'after'
How can poker change your life in a single moment? Honest stories of players that sound like ready-made scripts for TV series.
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Daniel Negreanu — biography, career and playing style of Kid Poker
From Toronto's clubs to an eighth WSOP bracelet: how Kid Poker has kept his place among the strongest players for three decades.
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Jason Koon's Journey to the Poker Hall of Fame
How did an ordinary American student turn into a living legend of world poker and deservedly enter the Hall of Fame? We analyse the career of Jason Koon — holder of two WSOP bracelets, a record 12 Triton Poker titles, and a top-3 spot on the All Time Money List.
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A champion's mindset: why Kostritsyn had already won the WSOP bracelet before the final table
Alexander Kostritsyn's win in the H.O.R.S.E. event became the biggest story in the Russian-speaking community. In our report — an exclusive interview about the bracelet, high-stakes cash games, and the mindset of a high roller.
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Who Will Play at the WSOP 2026 Main Event Final Table
The final nine of the WSOP 2026 Main Event has been set. Today we're breaking down the stacks and backgrounds of the contenders for the world champion title.
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WSOP 2026 Digest: The Final Week of the World Series of Poker
The last week of the World Series in Las Vegas: the Main Event's final table nine, Hellmuth's drama, Kostritsyn's win, and the wrapping-up of the bracket in Las Vegas.
Vyacheslav Bobovich ·
World Series of Poker Digest: 5 - 11 July
Week seven of the 2026 WSOP will go down in history, defined by record-breaking fields, Chris Moneymaker's bubble drama, crucial breakthrough victories, and the elimination of poker's biggest stars.
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Whose name will be immortalised in 2026? The prime contenders for the Poker Hall of Fame
The historic race for the 2026 Poker Hall of Fame enters the home stretch. We break down the shortlist of the 8 final contenders.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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5 Mental Traps That Quietly Ruin Good Poker Players
Professional player and author Alex Fitzgerald breaks down the five biggest mental mistakes that quietly destroy the results of even strong players. Psychologist Oleg Rivernats adds to the analysis — explaining why these traps spring shut and how to defuse them.
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Best poker documentaries
In our new article, we've gathered six poker documentaries that will help you see the game from a broader perspective. Pick an evening and get to know the game from a side you won't see at the tables.
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Isildur1 Returns: $13.6K Turns Into $3.77M in a Month
Spinning up from $13,600 to $3.77 million in less than a month? The legendary Isildur1 reminded everyone of himself on the high-stakes scene again, producing the most spectacular run in online poker in years. We covered his journey in a fresh longread.
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7 times poker karma punished arrogance
We've gathered seven striking examples of how poker karma restores justice and punishes brazen moves at the table.
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