Evolution announced a renewed agreement with PokerStars for North America. Under the new agreement, Evolution becomes the exclusive provider of Live Casino for PokerStars in the United States.

PokerStars operates one of the world’s most popular online poker and casino brands and is part of Flutter Entertainment.

As part of the partnership, PokerStars players in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario will have access to Evolution’s full portfolio of industry-leading live dealer casino games and game shows. This includes player favourites such as Crazy Time, Lightning Roulette, and Craps, as well as a wide variety of Blackjack, Roulette, and Baccarat games. More exciting live casino content will be made available to PokerStars players in the near future.

Marcus Huber, Chief Commercial Officer North America at Evolution, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our long-standing partnership with PokerStars. This agreement is a testament to the strength of our relationship and our shared commitment to delivering the very best Live Casino experience to players across the U.S.”

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PokerGO and PokerStars announced the long-awaited return of the legendary National Heads-Up Poker Championship presented by PokerStars, marking the tournament’s first edition in more than a decade. Episodes of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship presented by PokerStars will premiere exclusively on Peacock in the fall of 2025, before becoming available to stream on PokerGO and PokerStars at a later date.

Known for its single-elimination, bracket-style format, unforgettable moments, and blockbuster personalities, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns with a $25,000 buy-in and a renewed commitment to high-stakes, one-on-one competition.

Among the confirmed players are Michael Mizrachi, Jason Koon, Liv Boeree, Bryce Hall, Richard Seymour, Chris Moneymaker, Erik Seidel, Doug Polk, Phil Galfond, Shaun Deeb, Nick Wright, T.J. Lavin, and Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano, with more celebrity names expected.

“The National Heads-Up Poker Championship helped define the golden era of televised poker. We’re proud to partner with PokerStars to bring back a truly iconic brand and share it with a new generation of fans,” said Mori Eskandani, President of PokerGO.

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“Bringing back shows like the National Heads-Up Poker Championship is one of the most exciting ways to reignite interest in poker. With a mix of celebrities and top pros, it’s the kind of event that draws in poker enthusiasts while appealing to the masses,” said Francine Watson, Associate Director, of Content & Creative Services.

The event marks the first edition of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship under PokerGO’s ownership, following its recent acquisition of the brand and archived content from NBC Sports.

The 2025 WSOP sets unprecedented benchmarks across entries, prize money, and payouts, solidifying its status as the pinnacle of live tournament poker

After eight weeks of thrilling competition, the 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP®) at the Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas officially concluded on July 16. The 2025 series has once again redefined live tournament poker, shattering multiple all-time records and further cementing its legendary status.

“The poker renaissance was on full display at the 2025 WSOP,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of WSOP. “If you missed the amazing action, the good news is that you can inevitably expect bigger and better next year. A sincere thank you to every player and staffer who came to Las Vegas and made this a summer to remember.”

The action-packed summer on the Las Vegas Strip featured appearances from a host of celebrities and poker legends, all vying for poker’s most coveted prize: the WSOP gold bracelet. In addition to the strong turnout, the 2025 WSOP will be remembered for the launch of the revolutionary WSOP+ app, which virtually eliminated registration lines throughout the summer and greatly enhanced the WSOP experience for the entire playing community.

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2025 WSOP By the Numbers – A Historic Summer

This year’s WSOP delivered staggering figures, setting several new all-time records across the board:

• 246,960 entries – The most all-time entries for a single WSOP series

• $481,761,879 – The largest total prize money awarded in WSOP history

• 37,311 places paid – The highest number of unique payouts in series history

• 43 – The number of $1M+ prizes won across the 2025 series

• Event #53: Millionaire Maker No-Limit Hold’em attracted 11,996 entries, setting a new record for the largest $1,500 buy-in field in live tournament poker history

• Event #89: Mid-Stakes Championship No-Limit Hold’em saw 3,797 entries, becoming the largest $3,000 buy-in field ever

• Event #86: Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha drew 5,284 entries, establishing itself as the largest PLO field in live tournament poker history

• 57 events exceeded $2+ million prize pools – An all-time record for the series

• 9 events exceeded $10+ million prize pools – An all-time record for the series

Although this year’s summer tournament is over, the excitement continues with the WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C) 2025 Season Part 2 already underway, and the return of WSOP Paradise this winter in the Bahamas from Dec. 4 to 18. Additionally, WSOP Europe (WSOP-E) runs from Sept. 12 to Oct. 8, with the WSOP-E Main Event beginning on Oct. 3.