Will Goree Wins Third Jeopardy! Game
The Austin teacher returns for a fourth game with a three-day total of $63,600.
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November 11, 2026
Hasbro Opens Preorders for Monopoly Heated Rivalry EditionThe hockey-romance-themed Monopoly board ships around June 1, 2027, with preorders available through Amazon, Walmart, and Hasbro Pulse.
November 10, 2026
Pokémon Club Expands to Boys & Girls ClubsThe Pokémon Company and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are bringing the Pokémon Trading Card Game to clubhouses nationwide.
November 9, 2026
Magic Star Trek Set Features Autographed Picard CardA local game store pulled the first autographed Captain Jean-Luc Picard card from Magic: The Gathering's new Star Trek set.
November 7, 2026
Father Asks Pokémon Company to Honor Late SonChristian Garcia publicly requested a trading card in memory of his son Avery, a Pokémon Trading Card Game influencer who died at age 12.
November 6, 2026
Gopuff Launches Weekly Pokémon Card DropsThe quick-commerce company is releasing limited Pokémon trading card products each Friday through December 11.
November 5, 2026
Toy Hall of Fame Adds Pokémon Cards, Care BearsThe Strong National Museum of Play named three new inductees for 2026, while nine finalists were left out.
November 5, 2026
Hasbro Profit Jumps 69% on Magic GrowthThe toy and game maker's third-quarter 2026 results were driven by Magic: The Gathering and Marvel products, and it raised its full-year revenue outlook.
November 4, 2026
Shipping Delay Hits Dungeons & Dragons LaunchSome North American hobby shops missed their early November allotments of Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft books and accessories.
November 3, 2026
Global MapleStory Classic World Launches to Strong TurnoutNexon America reports record player activity and previews November and December content updates for the MapleStory Classic World release.
November 3, 2026
AllPlay to Release Woo at Game StoresThe team card game Woo will be sold only through participating physical game stores during Game Store Day 2026.
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