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PokerStars Network: Flutter to Unite Its Poker Brands

Flutter will bring Betfair, Paddy Power and Sky Poker onto the PokerStars Network, creating a shared player pool powered by PokerStars software.

GGPoker Pushes for Shared Liquidity in Italy's Online Poker Market

GGPoker continues lobbying for shared player liquidity in Italy, arguing that international player pools would boost tournaments, cash games, and tax revenue despite ongoing political opposition.

Rare July Jackpot Streak Hits PokerStars, GGPoker, Winamax & FanDuel Spin Games

Six top Spin & Go and Spin & Gold jackpots were awarded across PokerStars, GGPoker, Winamax, and FanDuel Poker in July, marking one of the most remarkable jackpot runs in online poker history.

New Final Table Replay Feature Comes to PokerKing on the WPN Network

The WPN network has launched its new Final Table Replay Library. PokerKing players can now revisit major tournament final tables through a searchable archive with every player's hole cards revealed.

Jourdan Baptiste Becomes Breakout Star of ESPN's 2026 WSOP Main Event Broadcast

Unknown player Jourdan Baptiste stole the spotlight during ESPN's 2026 WSOP Main Event coverage, earning praise alongside Jamie Gold and helping revive the classic feel of televised poker.

Phil Hellmuth and Doug Polk Launch Alligator Blood – The Facebook of Poker?

Phil Hellmuth, Doug Polk and Michael Mizrachi have teamed up to launch Alligator Blood, a poker-focused social platform aiming to unite the poker community in one place.

2026 WSOP Kicks Off in Las Vegas as Poker’s Biggest Festival Returns

The 2026 WSOP is officially underway in Las Vegas with 100 gold bracelets, free livestreams, ESPN coverage, and the return of the Main Event.

Kevin Martin’s “Poker Wars” Pushes Poker Further Into Reality Entertainment

Kevin Martin’s new reality poker series Poker Wars combines poker, eliminations and social strategy. Haven Taylor won the first $50,000 season.

GTO Wizard AI vs GPT-5: General AI Still Falls Behind in Poker

A new benchmark shows GTO Wizard AI outperforming GPT-5 and other models in poker. AIVAT-based results highlight the gap between general and specialized AI.

Annette Obrestad Returns to WSOP Europe After 19 Years Away from Poker

2007 WSOP Europe champion Annette Obrestad is set to return in Prague, planning to play both the Ladies Event and the Main Event after years away from poker.

Ben Tollerene Leads Triton $100K Main Event Final Table in Jeju

Ben Tollerene leads the Triton $100K Main Event final table in Jeju as nine players return to battle for the $3.76M top prize.

UK Online Poker Operators Hold Steady as 40% Gambling Tax Takes Effect

The UK will raise its Remote Gaming Duty to 40% on April 1, but online poker operators are not expected to make immediate changes for players.

Poker Author and Strategy Pioneer David Sklansky Dies at 78

Poker legend and “The Theory of Poker” author David Sklansky has died at 78. The influential strategist helped shape modern poker theory.

Doug Polk Floats Fresh Heads-Up Challenge — Could Daniel Negreanu Be in the Mix Again?

Doug Polk announces a new heads-up poker challenge on ClubWPT Gold, with Daniel Negreanu among potential high-profile opponents.

Casino Nights Instead of Stadium Lights: Dele Alli Reportedly Loses Six Figures at Poker Tables

Former England star Dele Alli is reportedly spending time in London casinos, with media claims suggesting significant poker losses at high-stakes tables.

Dan Cates vs Ryan Noel: Chaotic Fight Ends No Contest

Dan “Jungleman” Cates faced Ryan “Elf” Noel in a boxing match that ended in Round 2 as a No Contest after a controversial cheap shot.

2025’s Biggest Live Tournament Winners (Top 10) — and the Jesse Lonis story

2025’s biggest live poker winners revealed, led by Jesse Lonis. A detailed look at the top 10 and how Lonis built a $13.3M year.

Old Bot Farm Footage Sparks Fresh Debate About Online Poker Integrity

A viral video allegedly showing an Ignition Casino bot farm resurfaces. Ignition says the footage is from 2022, reigniting industry-wide integrity debates.

WSOP Pulls “No Limit” Documentary After AI-Generated Quotes Come to Light

WSOP removed its No Limit documentary after AI-generated quotes were discovered. The series will be re-edited and re-released without fabricated dialogue.

Online Poker Sites Reflect on Last Week’s Cloudflare Outage

Last week’s Cloudflare outage briefly disrupted several poker sites and media outlets. Here’s a short recap of how the incident affected the industry.

Ontario Could Rejoin the Global Poker Market — But Practical Implementation Remains Far Off

Ontario’s recent court ruling opens the door to international poker liquidity, but meaningful change is still a long way off due to potential appeals and regulatory hurdles.

Jordan Cristos Sentenced to Prison for Threatening WPT CEO

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

GGPoker suspends Tony “Ren” Lin and bans “RealOA” after real-time coaching was uncovered during the GGMillion$ final table.

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

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.

Major Pots, Triton Expansion, Hansen’s Near Miss, and Haxton’s Breakthrough

Record pots, Triton’s expansion, and Gus Hansen’s near miss in France highlight a busy week of poker headlines worldwide.

$11 Million Cooler: Alex Foxen Falls in the Biggest Televised Pot in Poker History

At Triton Jeju, Ossi Ketola cracked Alex Foxen’s flush to scoop an $11M pot — the biggest ever televised in poker history.

Guilherme Kleist Triumphs in PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live at EPT Barcelona

Brazil’s Guilherme Kleist captured the PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live title at EPT Barcelona, securing €75,000 in a dramatic final.

WPT Global Rolls Out Player-to-Player Transfers

WPT Global introduces player-to-player transfers, giving verified users a secure way to send funds, settle balances, and manage bankrolls more flexibly.
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