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THMC 2026 expands after historic female victory in 2025’s record-breaking poker showdown

A groundbreaking year for poker just got bigger. After a woman claimed THMC’s top prize for the first time, 2026 promises even more high-stakes drama.

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THMC 2026 expands after historic female victory in 2025’s record-breaking poker showdown

THMC Events in 2026

There's no reason to be sad that this is the last THMC of 2025. Of course, the much-appreciated live poker event will return next year, both in the form of...

Published on 2025-12-05T17:19:38+00:00

Keywords: casino-and-gambling, casino-games, poker

The 2025 Titanic Heads-Up Match Championship (THMC) at the Royal Dublin Society made history with 888 participants. For the first time, a woman took the top prize in the event’s Main Tournament. Organisers have now confirmed the series will return in 2026 with new dates and locations announced.

The 2025 edition of THMC marked a milestone as the first female player secured victory in the Main Event. While details about the winner remain undisclosed, the achievement highlights a shift in the competition’s history. The tournament attracted 888 entries, reinforcing its popularity.

The 2026 THMC series will begin with a tournament at the Irish Poker Open. Players can expect more standalone and combined events throughout the year. The expansion follows a record-breaking 2025 edition that saw the first female Main Event winner.

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