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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Poker Roundup — May 26, 2026

The 57th WSOP opens today with 100 bracelet events and a

M mystery bounty envelope. GGPoker hits 900,000 concurrent players, and PokerStars x FanDuel launches in the US.

•WSOP 2026 kicks off — 100 bracelet events, ESPN prime-time final table
•GGPoker $300M GG World Festival smashes 900,000 concurrent players
•PokerStars x FanDuel live in NJ, MI, PA — US pools merged

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