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Beyond Poker: From High Stakes to High Impact - Igor Kurganov’s Mission to Save Lives
For most poker players, success means a bracelet, a title, or a few extra zeroes in their bankroll. But for Igor Kurganov, poker was just the beginning. After years on the high-stakes circuit, he shifted his focus from personal EV to global impact. His new goal: saving lives – rationally, effectively, and at scale.
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STREAM: WSOP 2025 | Main Event $10k World Championship | Day 1D
The stage is set for the biggest Day 1 flight yet as the $10,000 WSOP Main Event rolls into Day. With record turnouts expected, poker dreamers and pros alike will chase glory in the world’s most prestigious No-Limit Hold'em tournament. Will anyone challenge Andriy Lyubovetskiy’s towering 392,400 stack from Day 1c?
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WSOP 2025: Vanessa Selbst Returns to the Main Event
LAS VEGAS – The legendary Vanessa Selbst is back! After stepping away from the pro circuit, the most decorated woman in poker history has made her highly anticipated return to the WSOP Main Event. Her Day 1C comeback went off without a hitch, and we’ll be watching her next moves with great interest. The 10.000$ 8-Game event will crown its champion following a special extra day, so, for now, the spotlight shines on two newly-minted bracelet winners: Giuseppe Zarbo and Nick Ahmadi.
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You Pay Taxes Even When You Lose: The New OBBBA Law Threatens to Transform Poker in the US
Yesterday, US Congress and President Trump approved the sweeping One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), which among other things, alters tax rules for gamblers. From January 1, 2026, poker players will only be able to deduct 90% of their losses, while 100% of their winnings will remain taxable. The result: even players who break even could face a tax bill on “phantom income.”
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STREAM: WSOP 2025 | Main Event $10k World Championship | Day 1C
The action heats up on Day 1c of the 2025 WSOP Main Event, kicking off on this explosive July 4th – as the field swells with superstars and newcomers alike, they’ll be battling through five big blind levels to bag chips for Day 2. Stay tuned as this epic freezeout unfolds over the coming weeks, culminating in July 16th’s final table – expect fireworks not just in the sky, but on the felt!
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Poker in 2025: New Trends Reshaping the Game
Poker is enjoying a technological renaissance—what used to be the gold standard thirty years ago is now just one of many ways to play. The rise of technology and online platforms has completely redefined the poker landscape, shifting the action from casino tables to smartphones, computers, and even virtual reality.
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WSOP 2025: Hellmuth Channels Rock God at the Tables, Deeb Captures Seventh Bracelet
LAS VEGAS – Phil Hellmuth lived up to his legend once again, entering the 2025 WSOP Main Event with signature theatrics. While his larger-than-life arrival sparked mixed reactions, high-stakes drama was already unfolding at the tables. Shaun Deeb delivered a champion’s performance, clinching his seventh WSOP bracelet in the ultra-prestigious 100.000$ PLO High Roller. He now sits atop the WSOP Player of the Year leaderboard. Meanwhile, the Main Event kicked off in style, with plenty of drama and a dash of entertainment from Martin Kabrhel.
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STREAM: WSOP 2025 | Main Event $10k World Championship | Day 1B
The action continues at the 2025 World Series of Poker as Day 1b of the prestigious $10.000 WSOP Main Event No-Limit Hold’em World Championship gets underway! Following a strong turnout of 923 players on Day 1a, today’s field will be looking to challenge early chip leader Victor Vo and his 352.000 stack. With poker legends and high-stakes regulars already setting the pace, all eyes are on the Horseshoe and Paris as the second flight of poker’s most iconic tournament shuffles up and deals.
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Michael Sklenička Scores a Sensational Win at Wynn for 2.339.200$!
In early July, the legendary halls of Wynn Las Vegas hosted one of the most dramatic moments of this poker summer. Czech pro Michael Sklenička conquered the prestigious Wynn Summer Classic Championship—a 10.400$ buy-in event—and claimed a stunning 2.339.200$ payday.
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WSOP 2025: Martin Kabrhel Captures Fourth Bracelet, Main Event Gets Underway
LAS VEGAS – Czech poker sensation Martin Kabrhel has claimed victory in the Mini Main Event, taking home his fourth WSOP gold bracelet. This time, his first on American soil. Meanwhile, the iconic WSOP Main Event is in full swing, once again set to crown poker’s unofficial world champion. Isaac Haxton leads a star-filled $100K PLO High Roller final, and only four players remain in the $10K 7-Card Stud Hi-Lo. All signs point to a dramatic conclusion for WSOP 2025.
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Spraggy: Humor, Poker, and Family – The Story of a Twitch Icon
Ten years ago, he was grinding five-pound games in a friend’s garage. Today, Spraggy commands an audience of tens of thousands of fans worldwide. In this exclusive interview with SpadePoker, he opens up about why community matters more than prize money, how humor helps him handle pressure, and what happiness means to him now.
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STREAM: WSOP 2025 | Main Event $10k World Championship | Day 1A
The most anticipated tournament in poker is finally here! The 2025 WSOP Main Event kicks off live from Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, as thousands of hopefuls chase the $10.000 buy-in dream and a shot at poker immortality. With four Day 1 flights and momentum building from a record-breaking summer, all eyes are on whether this year can top last year’s historic 10.112 entries.
