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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

How Taxes Shaped the Real Winners of the 2025 WSOP Main Event

Discover who really won the 2025 WSOP Main Event — after taxes. Some finalists kept it all, while others lost nearly half to the IRS and local taxes.

WSOP 2025: Michael Mizrachi Crowned World Champion

Michael Mizrachi secured the 2025 WSOP Main Event title in just 79 hands, cementing his legacy among the legends of poker.

WSOP 2025 Main Event: Betting Markets Move Heavily Toward Mizrachi Ahead of Final Push

Polymarket odds soar for Mizrachi at 85% as the WSOP Main Event final table nears its conclusion with four players left.

DDoS Attack Disrupts PokerGO’s WSOP Main Event Coverage

PokerGO faced DDoS attacks during the WSOP Main Event final table, forcing them to stream the full broadcast free on YouTube after major outages.

WSOP 2025: Mizrachi with Huge Lead as Four Players Remain

Michael Mizrachi enters Day 2 of the 2025 WSOP Main Event final table with a massive chip lead, as just four players remain in contention for the $10 million top prize.

WSOP 2025 Main Event: Betting Markets Favor Mizrachi but Show Wide-Open Race

Polymarket betting shows no clear favorite for the WSOP Main Event final table, with several contenders priced closely in an open, competitive field.

Leo Margets Makes History at the 2025 WSOP Main Event Final Table

Leo Margets makes history as the first woman in 30 years to reach the WSOP Main Event final table, securing at least $1 million.

WSOP 2025: Main Event Final Table Set – Mizrachi, Hallaert, and Margets Among the Final Nine

The WSOP 2025 Main Event final table is set with Mizrachi, Hallaert, and Margets among nine players vying for the $10M top prize.

Will Kassouf Banned from WSOP 2025 Main Event – Scandal in Las Vegas

After disruptive behavior, Will Kassouf has been banned from the remainder of the 2025 WSOP. Details on the Las Vegas poker controversy and the decision explained!

WSOP 2025: Interesting Stories from the Past Few Days

Recent drama at WSOP 2025: brutal bustouts, huge bounties, celebrity players, and Negreanu’s call to enforce the clock at the tables.

Motoki Jinno’s WSOP 2025 $50K High Roller Meltdown Shows the Cost of Poker Tilt

Motoki Jinno’s WSOP 2025 $50K High Roller fold offers a cautionary tale about poker tilt and mental game discipline.

Bounty Hunters Series: $50 Million Guaranteed This July!

Join GGPoker’s $50M GTD Bounty Hunters Series July 6–28. Massive bounties, Mystery Main Event, daily leaderboards. Play and win big!

New 4-Hour Cash Game Leaderboards on CoinPoker – $10,000 in Daily Prizes

Detailed look at CoinPoker’s new 4-hour leaderboard system offering $10,000 daily prizes and a more flexible, transparent structure.

iPoker: Tennis-Themed Promotions and €500k Guaranteed Tournament Series During Wimbledon

The iPoker network is celebrating Wimbledon with a special tennis-themed promotional campaign, featuring €500,000 in guaranteed prizes as part of its Episode 7 series.

Senate Tax Proposal Raises Concerns for U.S. Poker Players

A proposed U.S. Senate tax change could force poker players to pay on phantom income, sparking industry backlash and calls for a legislative fix.
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