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GGPoker: $12,000,000 April Giveaway – Bounty Hunters, Omaholic & Daily Flipouts

March 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM |

GGPoker’s April Giveaway offers $12M in prize pools, including leaderboards, bonuses, and daily promotions across multiple poker game formats.

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Phil Hellmuth’s $80 Million Miss: A Startup Deal That Got Away

March 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM |

Phil Hellmuth declined a $15K startup investment later valued at $80 million. Alan Keating shared the details on the Doug Polk Podcast.

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Attorney Thomas Goldstein to Remain Under Electronic Monitoring – Court Decision

March 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM |

High-profile attorney Thomas Goldstein, facing allegations of $50 million poker-related tax fraud, will remain under electronic monitoring due to high flight risk.

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PokerStars Focuses on America – PokerStars Open Series Debuts in the U.S.

March 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM |

The first U.S. stop of the PokerStars Open series will be held in Philadelphia, featuring a $500,000 guaranteed Main Event and online qualifiers from regulated markets.

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Veronica Brill Revisits the Postle Scandal Through Animated Series

March 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM |

The Mike Postle poker scandal returns—Veronica Brill breaks it down in a new animated series about one of the most infamous cheating cases in poker.

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SCOOP 2025 – PokerStars’ Iconic Series Returns from May 11 to June 2

March 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM |

SCOOP 2025 runs May 11 – June 2 on PokerStars .com. The shorter duration and declining traffic may result in more modest guarantees this year.

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WPT Global Targets Polish Market as PokerStars Bows Out

March 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM |

With PokerStars exiting Poland, WPT Global is stepping up its efforts to expand in the region and attract displaced online poker players.

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From Poker Pro to Hungary’s Top Math Influencer – The Hanna Németh Story

March 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM |

Hanna Németh went from poker pro to Hungary’s top math influencer. As Hanna – I love matek, her honest, viral videos now inspire 100,000+ followers.

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GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series 2025 – $50,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

March 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM |

The GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series runs from March 30 to April 21, featuring $50 million in guaranteed prizes and daily leaderboards with significant rewards.

Poker Strategy

How to Play AQo in Poker: Strategy, Pitfalls, and Winning Tips

March 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM |

AQo (Ace-Queen offsuit) is one of the strongest hands in poker, but it can also be tricky to play correctly. This guide will help you maximize value while avoiding costly mistakes, from preflop decisions to postflop strategy.

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Szoboszlai vs. Güler: The “1088” Feud After Hungary–Turkey Clash

March 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM |

Tensions rise between poker fan Dominik Szoboszlai and Arda Güler after Turkey’s 3–0 win over Hungary, with the feud continuing on social media.

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Doyle Brunson, the Eternal Poker Legend – and the Story Behind the Name "Texas Dolly"

March 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM |

Doyle Brunson didn’t choose the nickname “Texas Dolly” — it came from a simple misunderstanding. Discover the story that turned into poker legend.

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WPT Global Desktop Client Revamped – Dark Mode & New Lobby

March 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM |

WPT Global revamps its desktop client with dark mode and a redesigned lobby. Players welcome the look but criticize the removal of cash game filters.

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Viktor Blom: The Beginning of a Wild Ride – The Birth of Isildur1

March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM |

How Viktor Blom, aka Isildur1, built his first bankroll and crashed hard. Relive the brutal swings and wild rise of an online poker legend.

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Alberta Set to Regulate Online Poker and Gambling by 2026

March 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM |

Alberta plans to open its regulated online gambling and poker market by 2026. Shared liquidity with Ontario is likely, with key steps already underway.