StaffPoker Strategy & News
DIP separates what is happening from what it means at the table—one useful story at a time.
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What is happening
Verified tournament schedules, room developments and the stories shaping Philippine poker.
newsSep 21, 2026
The Dutch regulator names GGPoker’s operator among eight licence recipients for October 2026 through September 2031. What the announcement establishes.
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newsSep 20, 2026
Shi Rong Wang wins NT$222,800 in Taipei’s opening Titan Stack Daily. GOP’s 77-event festival runs September 18–27, with Main Event flights starting September 22.
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newsSep 18, 2026
WSOP's September 16 announcement brings back Paradise Parlay bonuses for qualifying 2026 bracelet winners and final-table finishers.
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newsSep 13, 2026
Mayukh Chakraborty tops 2,844 entries at Playground for CA$1.5 million and his first WSOP Circuit ring. Official results and the top four payouts.
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newsSep 11, 2026
Texas Card House’s September 10–21 WSOP Circuit stop features a $2M-guaranteed Main Event and action clocks in marquee tournaments.
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newsSep 10, 2026
Manila Super Series 24 runs September 18–27 at Okada Manila. See Main Event flights, opening-week highlights and scheduled qualifiers.
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newsSep 9, 2026
PAGCOR says a new app planned before the end of 2026 will help players identify licensed online gaming platforms and find a regulated path when problems arise.
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newsSep 9, 2026
PAGCOR reported ₱88.13 billion in Philippine gaming GGR for Q2 2026. We separate the official figures from what they do—and do not—say about poker.
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newsSep 9, 2026
A September 1 PAGCOR advisory says exclusion and banning applications are facing delays. Here is what the notice confirms—and what applicants should do while waiting.
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newsSep 9, 2026
A source-checked case study of the Full Tilt player-funds crisis, the recovery process and the custody-risk habits every online poker player should understand.
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newsSep 8, 2026
PAGCOR says gaming and integrated resorts support Philippine tourism and healthcare. DIP examines the claim—and the transparency needed to measure it.
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newsSep 7, 2026
A practical guide to the WSOP Paradise 2026 schedule, satellite routes, package conditions and total trip costs for players travelling from Asia.
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newsSep 4, 2026
APT Jeju 2026 runs September 25–October 7 with 136 events and KRW 5.2B+ guaranteed. Here is how Philippine players can plan the schedule and budget.
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newsSep 2, 2026
Japan will accept new integrated-resort applications from May 6 to November 5, 2027. Here is what the two remaining IR slots mean—and what has not yet been decided.
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newsAug 31, 2026
APPT Korea is scheduled for September 3–14 at Paradise City in Incheon. Here are the key events, the Main Event price and practical checks for Philippine players.
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newsAug 28, 2026
The APPT Manila Championship runs October 8–19 at Okada Manila. Compare key buy-ins, guarantees and practical event choices before planning your trip.
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newsAug 28, 2026
Planning your next Manila poker tournament? Here are the key September and October 2026 dates for PokerStars LIVE Manila, Manila Super Series 24 and the APPT Championship.
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newsAug 25, 2026
GOP Manila’s ₱30 million guaranteed Main Event is underway at City of Dreams. Here are the buy-in, remaining flights, satellite option, and key details.
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