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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.

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20% Rakeback – Join the Exclusive CoinPoker Chase at RakeRace.com!

April 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM |
Get up to 20% extra rakeback on CoinPoker this April – on top of the 33% standard rakeback, first deposit bonus, and other promos, only at RakeRace.com!
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Online Poker

Vegas Moneymaker May-Hem: Win a WSOP Main Event Seat

April 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM |
Qualify for the WSOP Main Event with the Vegas Moneymaker May-Hem promotion on Winning Poker Network. Win a $10,000 seat, plus $5,000 for travel expenses.
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Online Poker

Don't Miss Out – The €6,000,000 GTD Bounty Hunter Series: Medieval Edition is Underway!

April 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM |
The €6,000,000 GTD Bounty Hunter Series: Medieval Edition is live on the iPoker network! With missions, freerolls, leaderboards, and daily tournaments running through April 28, this is your chance to join the action.
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Online Poker

CoinMasters – New Tournament Series on CoinPoker with a $100,000 Grand Prize

April 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM |
The CoinMasters tournament series launches on CoinPoker, offering coins, freerolls, a final table with a $100,000 grand prize, and three different qualification paths.
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Poker Rooms

How Does CoinPoker’s 33% Rakeback System Work?

April 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM |
Learn how CoinPoker's 33% rakeback system works, when you get paid, and why holding CHP tokens is key to unlocking crypto poker rewards.
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Online Poker Traffic Nears Peak in April

April 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM |
Cash game traffic remains high on the .com market. April 2025 may match or exceed last year’s peak before the usual summer slowdown.
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Two New Episodes of the God Mode Animated Series Released

April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM |
Veronica Brill’s God Mode series continues with two new episodes, further exploring the events of the Mike Postle scandal.
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CoinPoker Adds Bank Transfers in 24 Countries, USDC Support & 33% Rakeback

April 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM |
CoinPoker now supports direct bank transfers in 24 countries. Card deposits were already live. Play with USDC and get 33% rakeback – no KYC.
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Poker Players

The Story of Viktor Blom Continues – The Darkest Day of the Isildur1 Legend

April 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM |
The legendary session where Brian Hastings won $4.2M from Isildur1 — what really happened on the night everything came crashing down?
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The Biggest Pot in High Stakes Poker History – Alan Keating Sets a New Record

April 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM |
Alan Keating wins the biggest pot in High Stakes Poker history. Watch the $1.4 million hand right here in our article.
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Online Poker

MartaIMrko: The Croatian Grinder Dominating NL200 Cash Games with 9+ EV bb/100

April 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM |
From $300 to a 9+ EV bb/100 win rate at NL200: Discover how Croatian grinder MartaIMrko became a midstakes cash game standout.
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Online Poker

GTO Reports: New GTO Wizard Feature for Precise Leak Detection

March 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM |
GTO Reports is here – a visual preflop analysis tool in GTO Wizard that helps you identify and fix the most critical leaks in your strategy.
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Poker Promotions

Boost Your April Profits with RakeRace.com’s Exclusive Deals!

March 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM |
Don’t let rake eat into your earnings! Maximize your profits with RakeRace.com’s top-tier private and public offers available through our partner poker rooms.
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Poker Promotions

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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Poker news

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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Poker news

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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Poker Tournaments

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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Poker Players

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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Online Poker

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.
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Poker news

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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Poker news

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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Online Poker

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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Poker Videos

Water Boat Teaches You How to Win Big (and Misclick Even Bigger)

March 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM |
Relive poker's funniest era with Water Boat's classic strategy video—learn his infamous misclick tactics and how to 'win big' the hilarious way!
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Poker Promotions

Join GGPoker’s Road to Vegas 2025 and Win Your WSOP Seat!

March 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM |
GGPoker's Road to Vegas 2025 satellites are underway! Join daily satellites from just $1 to win a $12K WSOP Main Event package—secure your seat today!
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Poker Rooms

Best Online Poker Sites for Spin & Go in 2025

March 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM |
The best online poker sites for Spin & Go games in 2025! GGPoker, 888poker, iPoker, PokerKing, and top alternatives for US players, crypto users, and those looking for mobile-friendly gameplay.
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Poker news

The EPT Berlin Heist: 15 Years Since Poker’s Most Infamous Robbery

March 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM |
15 years ago, the EPT Berlin heist shocked the poker world as armed robbers stormed the tournament venue, stealing €242,000. The crime, arrests, and its lasting impact.
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Poker Tournaments

Ola Poker Tour at King's – KKPoker Satellites Set to Kick Off

March 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM |
The Ola Poker Tour €500,000 GTD Main Event takes place in June at King's Resort. KKPoker satellites will start on March 22, with a freeroll also available on March 21.
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Poker Promotions

KKPoker March Millions: The Champions Glory and $10 Millions SPINUP Are Here!

March 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM |
March Millions finale! The $100K GTD Champions Glory is on March 23, and the $10 Millions SPINUP has just launched with a $1,000,000 prize pool!
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Online Poker

The Venom Vault: Win Free Tickets to the $10,000,000 GTD Venom

March 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM |
The Winning Poker Network (PokerKing, ACR) is set to host the $10,000,000 GTD Venom and the $2,000,000 GTD Venom PLO this spring. Players can win free tickets through The Venom Vault promotion.
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Poker Tournaments

Gergo Nagy Triumphs at Triton Jeju 2025 – Wins $1.36 Million

March 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM |
Hungarian poker pro Gergo 'Argentin_GOd' Nagy captures his first-ever Triton Poker title in Jeju, taking home a massive $1.36 million payday.
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