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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

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Online Poker

Final Week of PartyPoker Micro Series – $600K Guaranteed and Innovative Mystery Bounties

November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM |
It’s the final week of PartyPoker’s Micro Series! Play until November 17 for a share of $600K guaranteed and experience new Mystery Bounty formats, including one active from the first hand.
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Poker Interviews

Ángel Guillén Doubles Up at WPT Australia – Los Jefes Dominate on the Road to Vegas

November 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM |
Ángel Guillén wins both the AU$5K Mad Max and AU$20K Super High Roller at WPT Australia, leading Los Jefes to team victory.
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Poker news

Jordan Cristos Sentenced to Prison for Threatening WPT CEO

November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM |
Former WPT champion Jordan Cristos has been sentenced to 14–48 months in prison for threatening WPT CEO Adam Pliska and a Las Vegas judge.
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Poker news

OpenAI o3 Wins PokerBattle.ai AI Poker Championship; Grok Third, Meta LLAMA 4 Busts

November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM |
OpenAI’s o3 topped nine AI models to win the PokerBattle.ai poker championship, while Elon Musk’s Grok finished third and Meta’s LLAMA 4 busted.
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Poker Rooms

GGPoker Launches $14M November Giveaway and Black Friday Specials

November 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM |
Play for a share of $14M this November at GGPoker! Leaderboards, freerolls, Flip & Go Millionaire, and huge Black Friday discounts await.
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Poker Rooms

888poker Introduces a Monthly Global League Featuring Live Event Packages

November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM |
Join the new 888poker Global League — play affordable monthly events, earn leaderboard points, and win 888poker LIVE packages and prizes.
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Poker Promotions

Kings Jackpot: Win Up to $5,000 This November at KKPoker

November 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM |
Join the Kings Jackpot at KKPoker this November – every pocket kings hand can win cash prizes up to $5,000!
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Online Poker

$1,000,000 Guaranteed Flip & Go Millionaire Returns to GGPoker from November 1–11

October 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM |
Fast-paced $11 Flip & Go Millionaire runs Nov 1–11 at GGPoker with $1M guaranteed and satellites from $0.11.
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Poker news

NBA Scandal: Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier Arrested Over Mafia-Linked Poker and Betting Ring

October 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM |
NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier arrested in a massive FBI probe involving mafia-run poker games, insider betting, and multimillion-dollar fraud across 11 states.
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Poker Rooms

GGPoker Teams Up With Danske Spil To Launch Global Poker Network In Denmark

October 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM |
GGPoker partners with Danske Spil to launch its global poker network in Denmark, giving Danish players access to WSOP events, exclusive formats, and world-class tournaments.
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Online Poker

APT Online Series Kicks Off at GGPoker with $25 Million Guaranteed

October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM |
The APT Online Series has kicked off at GGPoker with $25M guaranteed and 20 Trophy Events. Running until November 17, there’s still plenty of time to join the action.
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Poker news

GGMillion$ Scandal: Ghosting Leads to Bans and Suspensions on GGPoker

October 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM |
GGPoker suspends Tony “Ren” Lin and bans “RealOA” after real-time coaching was uncovered during the GGMillion$ final table.
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Online Poker

Doug Polk Challenge Day 2: The $100K Bankroll Quest Continues

October 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM |
Doug Polk continued his $100K bankroll challenge on ClubWPT Gold, playing another $10/$20 NLH and PLO session live on YouTube.
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Poker Rooms

iPoker Bounty Hunter Series: Gladiators Edition Brings €5 Million in Prizes

October 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM |
Join the iPoker Bounty Hunter Series: Gladiators Edition, Oct 24–Nov 10, with €5M GTD, missions, and leaderboards for all player levels.
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Poker Players

From Sports Reporter to Poker Millionaire and Ultramarathon Runner: The Remarkable Journey of Viktória Szilasi

October 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM |
Former Hungarian TV reporter Viktória Szilasi built a fortune playing poker, earning enough for 13 U.S. properties — now she’s a Toronto-based entrepreneur and ultramarathon runner.
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Online Poker

Doug Polk Challenge Day 1: The $50K to $100K Journey Begins!

October 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM |
Doug Polk has launched his $100K Double or Nothing Challenge on ClubWPT Gold, aiming to turn $50K into $100K at $10/$20 NLH and PLO tables. Watch how Day 1 unfolded!
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Online Poker

Last Chance to Join WPT Global’s $2 Million Crazy Freeroll Series

October 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM |
Only two weeks left! Join WPT Global’s $2M Crazy Freeroll Series before November 2 for daily $10K and weekly $100K freerolls — all completely free to enter.
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Online Poker

Doug Polk’s New Challenge: Turning $50,000 into $100,000 on ClubWPT Gold

October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
Doug Polk launches a new challenge on ClubWPT Gold, aiming to turn $50,000 into $100,000 while streaming every session live on YouTube.
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Poker Rooms

Michael Mizrachi Becomes GGPoker’s New Global Ambassador

October 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM |
GGPoker signs WSOP World Champion Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi as Global Ambassador — the site’s biggest signing in five years, marking a return to star-driven branding.
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Poker Promotions

888poker: Half-Price Tournaments Return – The 50% Sale Week Is Here!

October 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM |
888poker 50% Sale Week: from October 20–27, enjoy half-price buy-ins on 19 tournaments with over $300,000 guaranteed and unchanged prize pools.
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Online Poker

Micro Madness – iPoker’s Tournament Series Returns with €500,000 Guaranteed

October 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM |
From October 14–26, iPoker’s Micro Madness returns with €500,000 GTD and 65 events from €0.50 to €50 buy-ins, including PKO, Mystery Bounty, and a €125K Main Event.
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Online Poker

Weekly $100K Freeroll at GGPoker – How to Get Your Ticket

October 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM |
Starting October 18, GGPoker hosts a weekly $100K Freeroll every Saturday at 18:00 CET. Three ways to qualify: deposit, play cash games, or win a Daily Freeroll.
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Poker Promotions

KKPoker Launches $240K HalloWIN Promotions This October

October 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM |
Celebrate Halloween at KKPoker with $240K GTD tournaments, missions, and prizes up to $10K. Runs October 15–31, 2025.
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Poker Tournaments

Daniel Pidun Wins the 2025 WSOPE Main Event

October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM |
Daniel Pidun wins the 2025 WSOPE Main Event in Rozvadov, earning €1,140,000 with pocket aces in the final hand. The series moves to Prague in 2026.
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Poker Rooms

WPT Global Launches $2 Million Crazy Freeroll Festival

October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM |
WPT Global Crazy Freerolls run Oct 1–Nov 2 with $2M GTD. Daily $10K events, $100K Sunday Freeroll, plus free tickets and daily satellites.
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Poker news

WPT Global to Exit India as Nationwide Ban on Real-Money Gaming Looms

September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM |
WPT Global leaves India as a nationwide real-money gaming ban takes effect on Oct 1, ending one of Asia’s most dynamic poker markets.
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Poker Rooms

WPN Network Once Again Offers WSOP Paradise Packages – PokerKing Satellites Included

September 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM |
WPN offers 72 x $30K WSOP Paradise packages via PokerKing satellites. Qualify for the $60M Super Main Event and luxury stay at Atlantis.
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Poker Articles

3 Wild Poker Dealer Stories You Won’t Believe

September 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM |
Three outrageous poker dealer stories—from drunk players and collusion scams to a robbery stopped by solitaire.
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Online Poker

Win Your Way to the WPT® World Championship

September 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM |
Turn $1.10 into a $12,400 package for the WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Includes $100K Golden Ticket bonus, travel, and VIP extras.
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Poker Players

Benjamin “bencb” Rolle – Online-poker mastermind and 2025 WSOP Online Main Event champion

September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM |
Benjamin “bencb” Rolle wins the 2025 WSOP Online Main Event for $3.9M. Explore his journey, career highlights, and Raise Your Edge legacy.
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