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Poker Bankroll Management: What a Simulation Shows
In the simulation below, a cash player with a 4 bb/100 win rate and 30 buy-ins went broke in 2.3% of 20,000 simulated 1-million-hand careers. With 20 buy-ins the figure was 8.1%, and with 50 it was 0.23%. Tournament risk is much higher: with a 20% ROI and 100 buy-ins, 21.5% went broke. This is a model with assumptions, not a promise. What is risk of ruin in poker? Risk of ruin is the probability that a bankroll drops to zero before it can recover.
Tobias Schwecht Wins $301,133 in $10,000 GGMillion$ PLO Bounty Event on GGPoker
Tobias Schwecht has claimed the $10,000 GGMillion$ Pot-Limit Omaha Bounty title on GGPoker, topping an 80-player field to take home $301,133. The event generated a $1,010,000 prize pool, and Schwecht’s winning total included $166,800 derived from bounty eliminations throughout the tournament. Ronnie Kaiser came closest to denying Schwecht the title, finishing as the runner-up for $155,332. Eelis Parssinen rounded out the top three, earning $126,289 for his third-place result.
Adam Wilkinson Wins GUKPT Blackpool Main Event for £55,035
Adam Wilkinson has claimed victory in the GUKPT Blackpool Main Event, according to PokerNews. The tournament drew 190 entries at a £1,250 buy-in, generating a total prize pool of £237,500, with Wilkinson walking away with the top prize of £55,035. Michael Whitehead came closest to denying Wilkinson the title, finishing as runner-up and earning £42,435. Chris Guertin rounded out the top three, collecting £26,580 for his third-place result.
Alex and Kristen Foxen Carry Bracelet Momentum Into WSOP Paradise at Baha Mar
Alex and Kristen Foxen are heading into WSOP Paradise carrying fresh bracelet wins, according to PokerNews. The series runs December 2–17 at Baha Mar in the Bahamas and concludes with a $26,000 Super Main Event carrying a $50 million guarantee. PokerNews reported that Alex captured the WSOP $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty event for $594,246, earning his fourth bracelet in the process.
PokerStars’ The Tough Call Tackles Media Trust and Misinformation in Second Episode
PokerNews has covered the second episode of The Tough Call, a podcast hosted by PokerStars ambassadors Maria Konnikova and James Hartigan. The episode was recorded in Las Vegas and features journalist Jon Ralston as its guest, with the conversation centering on media trust, misinformation, and election forecasting. Ralston is the CEO and founder of The Nevada Independent, according to PokerNews.
Cherish Andrews Tops Day 1a Field at $5,000 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship
By Jake Mitchell - Nov 6th, 2026 Cherish Andrews emerged as the chip leader after Day 1a of the $5,000 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship, held at the Venetian in Nevada. The tournament, which runs from Nov. 5-10, 2026, carries a $2 million guarantee, according to PokerNews. Day 1a drew a field of 103 entrants to get the event underway. Of those entrants, 32 players survived the opening flight and will carry their chips into Day 2. Originally reported by PokerNews.
Poker Pot Odds and Equity: A Worked-Example Guide
Pot odds compare the cost of a call with the pot a player can win. Required equity = call ÷ (pot after the bet + call). If a hand wins more often than that percentage, calling is profitable on that bet alone. A $50 call into a $150 pot needs 25% equity. All numbers below were computed with a Python script. How are pot odds and required equity calculated? Pot odds are written as a ratio or a percentage.
Tereza Vernerova Becomes First Woman to Win Battle of Malta Main Event
Tereza Vernerova has won the 2026 Battle of Malta Autumn Edition Main Event, becoming the first woman in the tournament’s history to claim the title, according to PokerNews. The field at Casino Malta drew 5,368 entries for the €600 buy-in event, and Vernerova collected €162,635 for her victory. PokerNews reported that the first-place payout had been listed at €227,835 ahead of the final result.
Jamie Gold Discusses WSOP Partnership With Solana, Crypto Buy-Ins Coming to WSOP Paradise
Jamie Gold, who won the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event and took home $12 million, is connected to a new partnership between the WSOP and Solana, according to PokerNews. Gold discussed the arrangement publicly, highlighting how it will affect players heading to WSOP Paradise. Under the partnership, players will be able to pay their WSOP Paradise event entries using cryptocurrency through Solana Pay.
How Poker Bonus Clearing Works: A $1,000 Example
Most online poker bonuses are released in small installments as a player pays rake, not paid out in one lump. A room might return a set percentage of the rake a player generates, or award points that convert to bonus dollars. In the illustrative example below, a $1,000 bonus at a 25% release rate needs $4,000 in rake. Verified on October 20, 2026. The numbers below are illustrative, calculated for this article. No real operator offer was checked or named.
Bo Hoebe Wins WSOP Circuit Madrid Main Event for €207,000
Bo Hoebe claimed the title in the WSOP Circuit Madrid Main Event at Casino Gran Vía, defeating Nacho Barbero in heads-up play to earn a €207,000 payout. The victory also came with a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package. The tournament drew 918 entries at a €1,500 buy-in, generating a total prize pool of €1,164,942. Barbero collected €130,000 as the runner-up, while Tom-Aksel Bedell secured third place and took home €90,000.
Nicolette Shea Loses All-In Pot to AI Guy on Hustler Casino Live
A Hustler Casino Live cash-game hand ended badly for Nicolette Shea after she committed her stack with pocket tens, only to see the pot go to a player known as AI Guy. Shea was all in for $19,500, with Mariano Grandoli also involved in the hand, according to coverage from PokerNews. AI Guy ultimately won the hand, leaving Shea on the wrong end of the result despite holding a strong starting hand.
Nevada Governor Candidate Danielle Ford Traces Political Path Back to Poker Tables
Danielle Ford, an independent candidate for Nevada governor, has a poker background that stretches back more than a decade and continues to shape her public life, according to PokerNews. Ford currently serves on the Nevada State Board of Education. Ford told PokerNews she began playing poker in 2011, spending roughly a year studying the game while simultaneously teaching herself marketing through YouTube.
Dan Cates Memoir Pokerworld Set for May Release Through Matt Holt Books and Simon & Schuster
Dan Cates, the high-stakes poker player known widely as Jungleman, has a memoir scheduled for release in May. Titled Pokerworld, the book is being published by Matt Holt Books and distributed through Simon & Schuster. Rather than a strategy guide, the work is framed as memoir material covering Cates’ life and career at the poker table. According to PokerNews, the book was authored by Rick Maese, who works for The Washington Post.
Poker Rake Explained: How Much Does the House Take?
Poker rake is the fee a card room takes from each cash-game pot, usually a percentage of the pot up to a fixed cap. Tournaments charge a separate entry fee on top of the buy-in. At a 5% rake with a $3 cap, a $40 pot costs $2 and any pot above $60 costs $3. All figures below are illustrative examples calculated for this guide, not operator data. How is poker rake calculated in a cash game? Most cash-game rake follows one formula: rake = min(pot × rake percentage, cap).
Michigan Regulators Reach Agreement With Polymarket to End Sports Event Contracts for State Customers
The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced on October 28, 2026, that it had reached an agreement with prediction market platform Polymarket under which the company will no longer offer new sports event contracts to customers in the state. As part of the same arrangement, the Michigan Gaming Control Board said Polymarket must close all open sports event contract positions held by Michigan customers no later than November 25, 2026.
IOwnU888 Wins PokerNews Online Championship Mystery Main Event; Barone Finishes Second
The online screen name IOwnU888 has claimed victory in the 2026 PokerNews Online Championship Mystery Main Event, defeating Aaron Barone in heads-up play to take the title, according to PokerNews. The Mystery Main Event carried a $250,000 guarantee and drew 1,091 entries, per PokerNews. The total prize pool came in at $254,203, the outlet reported. IOwnU888’s first-place payout was listed at $25,522, while Barone’s runner-up finish was listed at $17,211.
Regulated vs. Offshore Online Poker in the US: What Changes
In the US, “regulated” online poker means a site licensed by a state gaming authority, such as the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement or the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, and offered only to players physically inside approved states. “Offshore” sites hold no US state license. According to regulators, that gap affects complaint routes, self-exclusion tools and game testing. Verified on October 20, 2026 against regulator pages, statute text and court materials listed under Sources.
Pennsylvania Lawmakers File Three Gambling Bills, Launch Bipartisan Problem Gambling Caucus
Pennsylvania Representatives Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick filed three gambling-related bills last week, coinciding with the launch of a bipartisan Problem Gambling Caucus in the state legislature. The measures face a firm deadline: Pennsylvania’s current legislative session closes on Nov. 30, and any bills that fail to advance will not carry over into 2027.
2026 PokerNews Online Championship Enters Final Stretch With Two Main Events in Action
The 2026 PokerNews Online Championship is approaching its conclusion, with only a handful of events left on the schedule. Two main events are currently active, and both are set to resume their Day 2 sessions at 9:30 p.m. GMT on October 26, 2026. The $250 Mystery Main Event still has two Day 1 flights available for players looking to enter, with starting times of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. GMT on October 26. When Day 2 gets underway, play will continue until an eight-handed final table is reached.
WPT Venetian Fall Championship Set for November 5 With $2M Guarantee
The World Poker Tour will bring a $5,000 championship event to the Venetian in Las Vegas this fall, with the main event set to kick off on November 5, 2026, according to PokerNews. The published prize fund for the championship stands at $2,000,000. The broader Venetian fall series runs from October 28 through November 15, 2026, PokerNews reported. Among the earlier events on the schedule is a $1,100 no-limit hold’em tournament on October 29 carrying a $500,000 guarantee.
Sean Winter Claims 2026 Poker Masters Event #10 Title for $620,000; Adrian Mateos Earns Purple Jacket
Sean Winter captured Event #10 of the 2026 Poker Masters, a no-limit hold’em tournament, taking home $620,000 for the victory. Alongside Winter’s win, Adrian Mateos closed out the series by claiming the Purple Jacket title, according to PokerNews. Sam Laskowitz reached heads-up play before falling short, finishing as the runner-up and collecting $387,500. Igor Yaroshevskyy rounded out the top three, earning $248,000 for his third-place result.
What Is MSIGA? Multi-State Online Poker Compact Explained
The Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) is a compact that lets licensed online poker operators pool players across state lines. The latest regulator statement reviewed, from the Michigan Gaming Control Board on July 13, 2026, shows six members: Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Pennsylvania’s governor signed on April 23, 2025, and shared play there began April 28, 2025. Verified on October 20, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
CFTC Halts Micro Prediction Contracts From Novig and ProphetX Over Manipulation Concerns
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has moved to pause two micro-style sports prediction contracts — one from Novig and one from ProphetX — citing concerns that such products may be susceptible to market manipulation. According to Legal Sports Report, the CFTC placed a hold on Novig’s contract tied to which team scores the first basket in a basketball game, while separately pausing ProphetX’s so-called scorigami contract.
PokerNews Online Championship on 888 Approaches Finish Line With Mystery Main Event Still Open
The PokerNews Online Championship on 888 is winding down, with the Mystery Main Event set to conclude on October 27, 2026, when the series champion will be decided. As of Wednesday, seven opening flights for the Mystery Main Event remained available to players. PokerNews reported that the series had completed 16 events heading into the day’s action, with Aaron Barone having taken down the first event of the championship.
Poker Winnings Tax in the US: How Winnings Are Reported
Poker winnings are taxable income in the United States whether or not a card room sends a Form W-2G. The IRS says gambling winnings are fully taxable and belong on Schedule 1 of Form 1040. Losses are deductible only if you itemize, and for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, only 90 percent of losses count. Verified on October 20, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice; a qualified tax professional can apply these rules to a specific return. How does the IRS treat poker winnings?
Jeremy Ausmus Wins Poker Masters Event #7, Claims 10th PokerGO Tour Title
Jeremy Ausmus captured Event #7 of the 2026 Poker Masters at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, taking home $278,400 from the $15,700 buy-in tournament. The field drew 58 entries and generated a total prize pool of $870,000. According to PokerNews, the victory marked Ausmus’s 10th PokerGO Tour title. Aram Oganyan was the last player standing between Ausmus and the title, finishing as runner-up for $174,000.
Ivelin Kolev Wins WPT Prime Cyprus Championship for $171,600
Ivelin Kolev has claimed the title at the WPT Prime Cyprus Championship, taking home $171,600 after topping the field at the $1,100 buy-in event held at Chamada Prestige Hotel & Casino. Kolev outlasted Said Tahar in heads-up play to secure the victory. Tahar earned $100,000 for his runner-up finish. Joseph El Khoury rounded out the top three, collecting $74,000 after bowing out in third place.
GGPoker Bans Third-Party Software, Adds Security Controls for Players
GGPoker has prohibited third-party poker software from being used on its platform, PokerNews reported. Among the tools now banned is HUD software, which players have long used to track and display opponent statistics during play. According to PokerNews, GGPoker had previously permitted certain third-party tools that did not alter gameplay. The specific programs named in the report as affected by the new prohibition are Jurojin Poker, Holdem Manager 3, and Poker Tracker 4.
DraftKings Details Responsible-Gambling Practices as Louisiana Conditional Renewal Adds Oversight Requirements
DraftKings chief responsible gaming officer Lori Kalani told Legal Sports Report that the company employs responsible-gambling triggers designed to identify bettors who may need intervention. Kalani also said that when a customer service representative receives a report indicating a customer is experiencing distress or financial difficulty, DraftKings staff conduct a review of that account.
Oklahoma Tribal Leader Disputes Kalshi Partnership Claims Over Prediction Market App
A disagreement over a reported partnership between prediction market operator Kalshi and an Oklahoma tribe has come to light, with conflicting accounts emerging from the parties involved. According to Legal Sports Report, a dispute has surfaced regarding Kalshi’s claimed tribal partnership in Oklahoma. The chief of Alabama-Quassarte Tribal Town stated, according to Legal Sports Report, that the tribe did not enter into a partnership with Kalshi or any other prediction market operator.
Venetian Becomes First Las Vegas Strip Poker Room to Adopt Slide Dealing
The Venetian poker room has become the first on the Las Vegas Strip to implement slide dealing, according to PokerNews. The move comes ahead of a major tournament at the property, with the $5,000 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship scheduled to begin on November 5, 2026. PokerNews reported that South Point had already begun training its dealers in the slide dealing technique before the Venetian’s adoption of the method was announced.
Sergio Aido Wins 2026 WSOP Online GGMillion$ High Rollers for $2,228,762, Claiming Third Bracelet
Sergio Aido captured the 2026 WSOP Online $10,000 GGMillion$ High Rollers title on GGPoker on September 30, 2026, according to PokerNews. The victory earned Aido $2,228,762 and secured his third World Series of Poker bracelet. The event drew a field of 1,753 entries, per PokerNews. The nine players who reached the final table each locked in a minimum payout of $278,847. Niklas Astedt was the first to exit in ninth place, collecting that floor amount.
Michigan Outlines Responsible Gaming Requirements and Resources for Online Gambling Operators
Michigan requires licensed operators to display a responsible gaming logo that connects users to a dedicated page containing a toll-free helpline number, responsible gaming resources, and the operator’s own responsible gaming policy, according to Legal Sports Report. The state maintains several additional tools and programs to support players. Legal Sports Report noted that Michigan keeps a disassociated persons list, which allows individuals to formally exclude themselves from gambling activity.
Belarusian Player ‘AHTOCb’ Wins PokerStars Sunday Million 20th Anniversary for $255,336
A field of 55,444 entries and a prize pool of $5,544,400 set the stage for the PokerStars Sunday Million 20th Anniversary event, and when the last card was dealt, it was Belarusian player ‘AHTOCb’ left standing with the title and $255,336 in first-place prize money, according to PokerNews. The tournament’s final phase saw 1,763 players whittled down to 49, each of whom had locked in at least $924 from the regular prize pool plus any progressive bounties collected along the way.
Joao Hayashi Wins First WSOP Bracelet in 2026 WSOP Online Event #15 at GGPoker
Outlasting a field of 1,022 players across four continent-restricted Day 1 flights, Joao Hayashi has claimed his first World Series of Poker bracelet, according to PokerNews. The win came in Event #15: $1,000 Rounder Cup Battle of the Continents at the 2026 WSOP Online on GGPoker, where Hayashi earned $164,990 from a total prize pool of $970,900.
Klemens Roiter Wins First Triton Title at Jeju II, Claiming $771,000 in Event #2
Eleven final tables without a title had defined Klemens Roiter’s Triton Super High Roller Series career — until Jeju II. The Austrian claimed the Event #2: $20K NLH 8-Handed trophy and $771,000 in prize money, according to PokerNews, completing a victory that required surviving a near-elimination before outlasting a surging Alejandro Lococo in heads-up play.
Unibet Open Marrakech Sets 11-Day, 30-Plus Event Schedule at Casino de Marrakech
Riding momentum from what PokerNews described as the Unibet Open’s largest Paris field to date earlier in 2026, the tour shifts to Morocco for a packed 11-day festival running September 24 through October 4 at Casino de Marrakech. More than 30 tournaments are on the schedule, spanning buy-ins from satellite entries up to a MAD 25,000 Super High Roller, with two flagship events anchoring either end of the run.
Chess.com Launches Gambit, a Free Poker Learning Platform With No Real-Money Play
Chess.com has moved into the poker world with Gambit, a free-to-use platform designed to teach the game rather than monetise it — no real-money gambling, no rake. PokerNews reported on the launch, describing Chess.com as a popular chess website with millions of daily users that has now built out a dedicated poker product carrying its own distinct identity.
Klemens Roiter Takes Over 2026 PokerStars Live League High Standings After EPT Barcelona
Entering EPT Barcelona in second place on the High leaderboard, Klemens Roiter made the most of his time in Spain — winning both a €25,000 and a €10,000 event and finishing runner-up in another, according to PokerNews. The results were enough to vault him to the top of the 2026 PokerStars Live League’s High tier, where he now holds 6,774.01 points and a lead of more than 1,600 points over second-placed Enrico Camosci.
PokerStars Sunday Million 20th Anniversary Nears Day 2 With 42,000-Plus Entries Logged
With more than 42,000 entries processed across dozens of Phase 1 flights and Day 2 scheduled for September 6, PokerStars’ Sunday Million 20th Anniversary event is deep into its qualification window — and the field is building fast. The tournament carries a $109 buy-in and a $5 million guarantee, structured as a progressive knockout phased event, according to PokerNews. As of the time PokerNews published its report on September 2, exactly 1,362 players had punched through to the final phase.
Antonio Galiana Wins Third WSOP Bracelet in 2,699-Entry GGPoker Event; Rolle Leads Millionaire Maker Final Table
Topping a field of 2,699 entries to claim a $1,538,430 prize pool, Antonio Galiana secured his third WSOP bracelet by winning the $600 Super Six Bounty 6-Handed NLH event at GGPoker, according to PokerNews. Galiana collected $155,340 in total earnings including bounties, defeating Brazil’s Jonatas Gomes heads-up — Gomes taking home $108,380 as the runner-up.
Fabiano Kovalski Wins €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty at EPT Barcelona for €385,430
Fabiano Kovalski claimed €385,430 in total prize money — bounties included — after winning the €3,250 EPT Mystery Bounty event at EPT Barcelona on August 27, 2026, a result that PokerNews reported extended a remarkable pattern of success for the player at that specific festival. According to PokerNews, five of Kovalski’s six biggest live cashes have come in Barcelona following the victory.
Scott Margereson Wins €2,700 EPT Second Chance at Barcelona, Surpasses $5 Million in Live Earnings
Eight hundred and forty-four entries, a €2,046,700 prize pool, and a heads-up battle against Natasha Mercier — that was the gauntlet Scott Margereson navigated to win the €2,700 EPT Second Chance at the 2026 PokerStars European Poker Tour Barcelona festival, a victory that pushed the United Kingdom pro past $5 million in live tournament earnings, according to PokerNews. Margereson collected €361,060 for the title, defeating Mercier, who took home €225,580 as runner-up.
Ukrainian Players Dominate 888poker $80,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event as “kingsluvan” Claims Title
Five of the eight finalists in the 888poker $80,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event were from Ukraine, according to PokerNews, with a player identified as “kingsluvan” ultimately claiming the championship and $10,549 in prize money. The runner-up spot went to “Travel99,” listed by PokerNews as representing Canada, who collected $6,260 for the finish. The event drew 721 total entries, including 153 re-entries, on a $109 buy-in, per PokerNews.
Stefan Schillhabel Wins WSOP $100 Flip & Go Bracelet for Second Career Title
Four years after earning his first World Series of Poker bracelet in an online event at GGPoker, Stefan Schillhabel added a second on August 23, 2026, outlasting a field of 7,277 players to win the $100 Flip & Go tournament, according to PokerNews. The Austrian player took home $150,740 from a $1,195,005 prize pool — along with a $30,000 Super Pass to the 2026 WSOP Paradise Main Event. The Flip & Go format splits the tournament into two distinct phases.
Jamie Gold and Bruce Buffer Host 14th Annual Variety Children’s Charity Poker Event at Paramount Pictures, Raising $250,000
For the 14th consecutive year, 2006 WSOP Main Event champion Jamie Gold brought Hollywood’s poker community together for a cause — and in late July, the Variety Children’s Charity Poker Event at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles raised more than $250,000 for children with disabilities, special needs, and developmental challenges in Southern California.
Tom Fuchs Wins €100,000 EPT Super High Roller for €1.1M as Barcelona Series Reaches Critical Stage
A week of high-stakes poker in Barcelona produced its first major result on August 22, when Tom Fuchs claimed the €100,000 EPT Super High Roller title and collected €1,126,540, according to PokerNews’ live reporting from the series. With that event wrapped up, attention has shifted to two tournaments still working toward their conclusions. The €5,300 Main Event is well underway, with PokerNews reporting that Day 1a drew 635 entrants and sent 193 players through to the next stage.
Auburn football game-by-game predictions for the 2026 season
Recently, we took on the task of ranking each of Auburn's 2026 opponents from easiest to hardest. Now, we'll look at the implications of that slate and take a shot at predicting exactly how the Tigers will fare this season. The Dave Aranda era has brought wild swings from year to year for Baylor. After a 12-win high in 2021, the Bears have been trending reliably downwards. It's unlikely that DJ Lagway is the answer for a program that is due for an overhaul.
888poker’s 2026 WSOP Documentary Part 3 Captures Team’s Day Off in Las Vegas
A friendly bet over a hat, a first-ever visit to Fremont Street, and a grocery run in Las Vegas — the third installment of 888poker’s 2026 World Series of Poker documentary series trades tournament drama for a candid look at how the brand’s ambassadors spend their downtime. PokerNews published coverage of the episode, titled “888poker WSOP Documentary Part 3: The Team Enjoy a Day Off,” which picks up after four of the five Team 888 members bagged chips to advance to Day 2, according to PokerNews.
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