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At first glance, it's the classic tale of a poker prodigy. A young man discovers cards, starts winning, becomes a star. But Dan Smith’s story goes much deeper. It's not just about big wins. It’s about a decision that changed not only his life but the lives of thousands of others.

The July action at Europe’s largest poker room has been dominated by the popular Euro Poker Million series, which has set a record with 5,303 entries, resulting in a prizepool worth €2,659,454!

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.

Records are meant to be broken, but some achievements at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) stand as monumental and seemingly unbreakable. Whether it's the dominance of certain players, incredible achievements in later years, or the prowess of specific families, these numbers have the potential to withstand the test of time.

During a recent episode of the show High Stakes Poker, Rick Salomon faced off against Alan Keating. He was not afraid to play for everything with only A-high, which resulted in a pot of $442.000. Who took it in the end?

Michael Mizrachi, known as "The Grinder," may have claimed the title of world champion, but once again, the biggest winner of the WSOP Main Event is the tax office. See how much the finalists actually took home and who the real winners were.

This year's WSOP Main Event finale had it all – for the first time in 30 years, a woman competed for the title, Kenny Hallaert made another final table appearance, and Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi delivered an unstoppable, career-defining performance. Take a look at the most memorable hands from the final table that made history.

Poker has come a long way, from the saloons of the Wild West to velvet WSOP tables, and now to Twitch livestreams and viral TikTok clips. In the previous parts of our series, we explored the history and the biggest names who shaped the game. Now, it's time to look at the new generation of players defining poker in the 21st century.

Dreaming of playing under the lights at the WSOP in Las Vegas or soaking up the sun at the Bahamas tables? Now’s your shot! WSOP Express on GGPoker launches a brand-new way to qualify for the biggest live poker events in the world – and it all starts for just $0.50!

Argentinian professional Nico Betbese emerged victorious in the high-stakes WPT Venetian Las Vegas Championship, held at the iconic Venetian Resort from July 11 to 17, 2025.

The end of WSOP 2025 answered the big question: Who would become the Player of the Year? Although Michael Mizrachi conquered both the Main Event and the $50K PPC, and Benny Glaser won an astounding three bracelets, it was Shaun Deeb who ultimately claimed the 2025 WSOP Player of the Year title.

After winning the world's toughest tournament four times, many nominated him for the Hall of Fame. Michael “Grinder” Mizrachi received this honor immediately after dominating the WSOP Main Event, taking home his 8th bracelet along with a $10 million prize! Watch the moment etched permanently in poker history!