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Benny Glaser Hunts Historic 9th Bracelet at $50K PPC Final
Benny Glaser is one table away from poker immortality. The British superstar enters the final stretch of the $50,000 PPC as the chip leader — and history is very much within reach.
Prashanth Nataraj: Winning a Bracelet and Finding Brotherhood
Prashanth Nataraj walked away from the Salute to Warriors event with his first WSOP bracelet — but the gold may have been the least remarkable thing he took home.
Phil Ivey Sits Deep as WSOP Poker Players Championship Heats Up
The bubble has burst in one of poker's most prestigious events, and Phil Ivey is right where everyone hoped he'd be — near the top of the counts.
The WSOP Card Protector That Broke the Internet
Every summer in Las Vegas, the WSOP delivers moments you simply can't script. This year, one player managed to turn a card protector into the most talked-about accessory on the Rio floor.
Bill Bennett: The First PLO Bracelet Winner's Untold Story
Some poker legends don't realize they're making history until long after the fact. Bill Bennett, the first-ever Pot-Limit Omaha bracelet winner in WSOP history, is one of them — and his take on that title is as colorful as the game itself.
WSOP PPC: A Fresh Champion Is Guaranteed This Year
History is about to be made at the WSOP — almost every former PPC champion has already hit the rail, all but guaranteeing a first-time winner will take the title.
Kicked Out at the WSOP: When Rules Cost You Your Seat
Getting bounced from a WSOP tournament by another player's bad beat is painful enough — but getting *kicked out* by the floor staff is a whole different kind of hurt. Here's the story every serious player needs to hear before their next event.
WSOP Hands of the Week: Brutal Beats and Big Moments
Every week at the WSOP, the felt produces moments that make you lean forward in your seat — and this past week was no exception. Here's a look at the hands that had the poker world talking.
WSOP Main Event Explained: Format, Buy-In & Structure
The WSOP Main Event is the most iconic tournament in poker history. But if you've never played it — or you're gearing up for your first shot — here's exactly what to expect.