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banoster

The author has over a decade of experience in the poker industry, specializing in helping players maximize rakeback through affiliate partnerships. While his focus is now on affiliate work, he remains an active and winning player at NL100 stakes, combining industry expertise with practical insights to deliver high-quality content.

Articles by banoster

Linus Loeliger and Kayhan Mokri Clash at CoinPoker’s High Stakes Tables

Linus Loeliger and Kayhan Mokri exchange big swings in a $100/$200 CoinPoker heads-up battle. Watch short recaps of both sessions in video form.

Shevliakov Responds to EPT Controversy: “There Was No Trickery”

Controversy surrounds a key hand from the EPT Monte Carlo final table. Shevliakov claims it was a mistake, Wakil is sure it was a deliberate angle shoot.

NV22 Dominates CoinPoker High Stakes PLO – omaha4rollz and GucciNIKE Among the Victims

Mysterious player NV22 crushes CoinPoker high-stakes PLO, earning nearly $1 million and defeating top pros like omaha4rollz and GucciNIKE.

How to Use GGPoker's Smart HUD Effectively for Player Profiling

We’ll show you how to use GGPoker’s Smart HUD to build player profiles and adapt your strategy based on preflop statistics.

Spin & Go Max Update: PokerStars Removes Forced All-In and Boosts Jackpots

Major Spin & Go Max update on PokerStars: forced all-ins removed, bigger jackpots, new blind levels, and buy-ins. A more skill-based format returns.

Shevliakov’s Controversial Move Sparks Uproar After EPT Monte Carlo Final Table

Aleksandr Shevliakov’s disputed play during the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event final table stirred widespread debate – he ultimately took down the title and the €1,000,000 first prize.

Unibet Poker Adds Rabbit Hunt & HexaPro 21 Promo with €10K Prizes

Play Unibet's new HexaPro 21 promo for a shot at €10K and try the Rabbit Hunt feature now live in the poker client.

CSOP Spring 2025 – Record-Breaking Crypto Poker Tournament Series on CoinPoker

CoinPoker hosts CSOP Spring 2025 from May 11–26 with $2.75M GTD across 271 events. Extra rakeback available via RakeRace.com’s exclusive chase.

Why Poker Sites Don’t Want Nits – Understanding the Online Poker Ecosystem Shift

Explore how poker sites think about the ecosystem. Why nits are unwanted and how the industry changed for recreational player sustainability.

From Private Poker Game to Crypto Giant – How Changpeng Zhao Built Binance and a $96B Fortune

How a private poker game led Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to go all-in on Bitcoin – now worth $96B and running the world’s largest crypto exchange.

Dogs Playing Poker – Bluffing Dogs That Conquered the Art World (and Poker Culture)

Discover the story behind Dogs Playing Poker – iconic, bluff-filled dog paintings worth up to $658,000 that became a true pop culture phenomenon.

Daily €1,500 Unibet Poker XP Races – Back in Action!

Join Unibet's Daily XP Races and compete for a €1,500 prize pool every day. Earn points from any poker game and climb the leaderboard!

Banco Casino Masters #41 – Live Stream of the Final Table

Watch the final table of the 41st Banco Casino Masters live on May 5 from 19:00 (CEST)! The players are battling for the prestigious €50,261 top prize.

GGPoker: GGMillion$ Final Table Broadcasts Enhanced with GTO Wizard’s Real-Time Analysis

Starting May 6, GTO Wizard’s AI will deliver real-time optimal play insights during GGPoker’s GGMillion$ final table live broadcasts.

Elite PLO Clash: omaha4rollz Takes On Mysterious COHIBA at $1k/$2k Stakes

Watch VeniVidi analyze the most interesting hands from a high-stakes $1000/$2000 PLO heads-up match between high stakes crusher omaha4rollz and the mysterious COHIBA.
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