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bleacherreport.comHere are the latest poker headlines: Joao Simao won Event #8 of the 2026 U.S. Poker Open for $292,800 and his fourth PokerGO Tour title, while Alex Foxen tied the PGT record with his 13th title at the same series. Another recent story is George Janssen being sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud.[3][4]
Recent poker news
- Joao Simao dominated the final table to win the $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em event at the U.S. Poker Open.[4]
- Alex Foxen’s 13th PGT title put him one behind the all-time record.[1][3]
- Coverage also highlights ongoing U.S. Poker Open action, including final-table updates and other notable player runs.[2][5]
Other notable items
- George Janssen, a former poker player tied to a kidnapping hoax and fraud case, was sentenced to prison.[4]
- Poker media is also covering broader issues like gambling tax deductions and league integrity concerns.[1]
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