Latest Poker News and Updates

GGPoker September 2025 Promotions: $18M Giveaway, New Games & WSOP Express

August 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM |

Discover GGPoker’s September highlights: $18M in prizes, Magistic Eye slot, Shark Crash freerolls, WSOP Express qualifiers & UFC Freeroll.

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888poker: Get Up to 50% Cashback at the BLAST Tables!

August 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM |

Play BLAST at 888poker until September 1st and claim up to 50% cashback on buy-ins – on top of jackpot prizes worth up to 10,000x your stake!

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Global Online Poker Traffic 2022–2025: Peaks, Declines, and the Road Ahead

August 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM |

Online poker cash game traffic hit a multi-year high in early 2024 before falling back. Can GGPoker, PokerStars, and WPT Global shift the trend?

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Gods of Poker Series Unveiled: A New Era for Asian Poker Tournaments

August 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM |

The Gods of Poker series launches in Asia with three major stops and the innovative Cronus Structure, promising a new era for poker tournaments.

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CSOP Fall 2025: CoinPoker Launches Its Biggest Series Ever with $6 Million Guaranteed

August 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM |

CoinPoker launches CSOP Fall 2025 with 125 events, $6M GTD, daily satellites, $100K promos, and a $1M finale. Don’t miss the biggest CSOP ever!

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Banned WSOP Millionaire Maker Players Resurface in EPT Barcelona Main Event

August 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM |

Banned WSOP Millionaire Maker players Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll return at EPT Barcelona Main Event after their June collusion scandal.

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India Passes Online Gaming Ban Bill, Industry Faces Uncertain Future

August 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM |

India has passed a bill banning money-based online games, threatening Dream11, MPL and others as firms weigh legal challenges.

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Dony Wins $102K Onyx SHRS PLO Invitational, Guerra and Bujtas Shine

August 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM |

‘Dony’ won the Onyx SHRS $102K PLO Invitational after a three-way deal. Bujtas finished 5th for $565K, Guerra took 3rd for $1.28M.

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Ossi “Monarch” Ketola: From Teen Entrepreneur to High-Stakes Poker Sensation

August 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM |

Ossi Ketola’s full story: childhood, business scandals and his high-stakes poker clash against Daniel Cates at the Onyx Club.

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Poker Player Robbed and Assaulted at Houston Hotel After Big Win

August 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM |

A poker player was robbed and assaulted at a Houston hotel after a big win. Police released surveillance footage and a $5,000 reward is offered.

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Daniel "Jungleman" Cates Dominates Onyx Super High Roller Series With $15 Million Profit

August 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM |

Daniel “Jungleman” Cates wins three straight heads-up matches at the Onyx Super High Roller Series, earning $15 million in one of poker’s biggest showdowns.

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Record $4 Million Heads-Up Poker Clash at Onyx Series Ends in Rematch Call

August 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM |

Kayhan Mokri defeated Ossi Ketola in a record $4M heads-up match at the Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, after five hours of high-stakes action.

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GGPoker Launches Streamer Mode to Revive Poker on Twitch

August 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM |

GGPoker launches Streamer Mode with 100% cashback and built-in tools to revive poker streaming on Twitch and YouTube. Apply now to join the program.

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WPT Global Launches $2 Million “Crazy Freeroll Series”

August 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM |

WPT Global launches the $2M Crazy Freeroll Series with daily $10K and Sunday $100K freerolls. Open to all eligible players until October 5, 2025.

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Just Two Days Until WSOP Online 2025 Kicks Off on GGPoker

August 15, 2025 at 10:54 AM |

The WSOP Online 2025 kicks off August 17 on GGPoker. Discover new structure details, satellite options, and $30K Super Pass rewards in our latest update.

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ClubWPT Gold Stirs Debate with New ‘Idiot Tax’ Feature Allowing Paid Hole Card Reveals

August 15, 2025 at 9:43 AM |

ClubWPT Gold’s latest feature — allowing players to pay to see all folded hole cards after a hand — has sparked heated debate in the poker community, with high-stakes pro Matt Berkey calling it an “idiot tax.”

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€1,500,000 GTD The Festival Online – Play Across the iPoker Network with RedStar Poker & Champion Poker

August 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM |

Play The Festival Online on RedStar Poker & Champion Poker with €1.5M GTD and Malta 2025 packages. Missions, satellites & freerolls await.

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WPT Global Joins Battle of Malta 2025 as Online Qualifier Partner

August 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM |

WPT Global joins Battle of Malta 2025 with $1,280 packages via step satellites. Qualify online now for the 10th anniversary live event in Malta.

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Fraud Cases, YouTube Restrictions, and New Allegations Make Headlines in Poker

August 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM |

WSOPC champ faces fraud plea, YouTube’s 18+ rule hits poker creators, and new allegations emerge against attorney Tom Goldstein.

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$909K Hustler Cooler, Three-Card Controversy & Mizrachi Leads GG Million$

August 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM |

A $909K pot at Hustler Casino Live, a three-card mishap at Seminole Hard Rock, and Michael Mizrachi’s chip lead in the $10,400 GG Million$ headline this week’s poker news.

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WSOP Online 2025 on GGPoker – Key Dates, Events & $63M Guarantees

August 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM |

GGPoker’s WSOP Online 2025 runs Aug 17–Sep 30 with 33 bracelet events, $63M in guarantees, and the $25M Main Event. Discover the main dates and highlights.

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PokerStars Introduces New Cash Game Rules and Expands Seatfinder System

August 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM |

PokerStars introduces stricter cash game rules, raises multi-tabling cap, and removes more formats following global rollout of its Seatfinder system.

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PokerStars Brings Back Boot Camp Ahead of WCOOP 2025

August 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM |

PokerStars brings back Boot Camp ahead of WCOOP 2025, offering $9M GTD, free BBZ coaching, and multiple ways to qualify for the main series.

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iPoker Launches Major Desktop Client Redesign After a Decade

August 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM |

iPoker launches its biggest desktop update in a decade, with a redesigned client rolling out across the network by summer 2025.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2025 controversies: tanking, chip dumping and banned devices in the Main Event

August 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM |

The 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was notable not only for record-breaking fields and dramatic hands, but also for a string of controversial incidents that dominated conversation.

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WSOPC Tallinn weekend recap: records, ring winners and what comes next

August 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM |

Comprehensive recap of the WSOP Circuit Tallinn 2025 weekend: record‑breaking entries, Scandinavian triumphs, triple ring day and Jenny Westerlund’s historic victory.

Poker Strategy

Mastering Poker in 2025 – A Strategic Guide to Effective Study

August 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM |

Discover the essential strategies and habits to study poker effectively in 2025 and elevate your game to new heights.

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NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Allegedly Hosting Illegal Poker Games: what we know so far

July 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM |

NBA star Gilbert Arenas accused of running illegal poker games in his mansion. Here’s what we know ahead of the September 2025 trial.

Poker Players

The Immortals of Poker: Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi, the master of resilience

July 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM |

Explore Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi’s path from teen prodigy through financial setbacks to four Poker Players Championship titles and the 2025 WSOP Main Event crown.