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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

National Heads-Up Poker Championship 2025: The Return of a Legendary Televised Heads-Up Tournament

More than a decade after its last edition, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns. The 2025 tournament features new faces but the same high stakes.

Poker Bingo Madness on the iPoker Network: Win Up to €5,000 Daily

New iPoker Promotion: Complete Your Virtual Bingo Card to Win Up to €5,000 a Day at Cash Tables, Tournaments, or Twister Games!

PokerArena Launches: GTO Wizard Introduces a HUSNG App Focused on Heads-Up Training

GTO Wizard’s new PokerArena app offers fast-paced, shallow-stack heads-up Sit & Go games with GTO-based feedback — playable in-browser or on iOS.

Summer 2025 Poker Promotions: €3M, $10M, and $30K in Series Prizes Across Major Rooms

Summer 2025 features €3M GTD at RedStar, $10M Omaha events at GGPoker, and $30K freerolls at KKPoker — major online series for every poker bankroll.

Bad Beat Jackpot on the Chico Poker Network: Rules, Limits & Payout Structure

The Chico Poker Network's Bad Beat Jackpot rewards Hold'em and PLO players with pooled payouts for qualifying hands, based on stake-specific rules.

Mike Matusow Slams High Roller Poker Scene as 'Fake': Real Profits or Financial Illusion?

Mike Matusow calls high roller poker earnings a 'mirage' and questions financial transparency. Are the biggest poker wins really what they seem?

Garrett Adelstein’s Big Comeback – Back at the No Gamble, No Future Table

Garrett Adelstein returns to televised high-stakes poker in No Gamble, No Future’s Season 7 premiere with big pots and a sharp reminder of his old form.

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.

They Cheated but Keep the Cash: WSOP Chip Dumping Scandal Ends with No Bracelet

WSOP ruling: No bracelet for Yaginuma or Carroll after chip dumping probe. Players split top prizes as integrity concerns prompt action.

GGPoker Launches Exclusive Online Satellites for WSOP Circuit Montreal

Qualify online for WSOP Circuit Montreal at GGPoker. Win your $2,500 Main Event seat for free and play for $5M+ in prizes this August at Playground.

WSOP in Turmoil: Millionaire Maker Champion Under Investigation for Alleged Chip Dumping Scandal

WSOP Millionaire Maker scandal: Jesse Yaginuma's $1M bonus win faces chip dumping investigation. Learn why the 2025 final table has shocked the poker world.

Inside the Bad Beat Jackpot Rebirth on GGPoker: How It Works in 2025

Learn how GGPoker’s Bad Beat Jackpot Rebirth rewards cash game players—even after crushing losses. Full rules, hand requirements, payouts, and more.

GGPoker Launches Early Satellites for WSOP Paradise 2025

GGPoker launches Road to Paradise satellites early for WSOP Paradise 2025, offering $30K packages and hinting at a record-breaking December series.

Stefan11222 Goes All-In – CGWC Week 2 Recap Unleashes High-Stakes Drama

Watch the Week 2 video: Stefan11222 plays fearless deep-stacked poker in the latest CoinPoker Mid-Stakes Championship episode.

Poker & Gender: From Strip Poker to High-Stakes Equality

How poker’s male-dominated history is finally shifting—from strip poker and stereotypes to inclusion and online equality.

Angle Shooting Controversy at WSOP 2025: GGPoker Pro Andy Tsai Accused by Amateur Player

GGPoker pro Andy Tsai is accused of angle shooting during WSOP 2025 by amateur Brent Philbin. The hand sparked debate across Reddit and X.
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