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

September 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM |

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

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

September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM |

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

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WPT Global Rolls Out Player-to-Player Transfers

September 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM |

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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Evoke Consolidates Romanian Operations as 888 Players Move to Winner.ro

September 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM |

Evoke has completed the migration of 888’s Romanian players to Winner.ro, unifying casino, sports, and poker under a long-term local license.

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Banned WSOP Millionaire Maker Players Resurface in EPT Barcelona Main Event

August 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM |

Banned WSOP Millionaire Maker players Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll return at EPT Barcelona Main Event after their June collusion scandal.

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India Passes Online Gaming Ban Bill, Industry Faces Uncertain Future

August 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM |

India has passed a bill banning money-based online games, threatening Dream11, MPL and others as firms weigh legal challenges.

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Dony Wins $102K Onyx SHRS PLO Invitational, Guerra and Bujtas Shine

August 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM |

‘Dony’ won the Onyx SHRS $102K PLO Invitational after a three-way deal. Bujtas finished 5th for $565K, Guerra took 3rd for $1.28M.

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Poker Player Robbed and Assaulted at Houston Hotel After Big Win

August 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM |

A poker player was robbed and assaulted at a Houston hotel after a big win. Police released surveillance footage and a $5,000 reward is offered.

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Daniel "Jungleman" Cates Dominates Onyx Super High Roller Series With $15 Million Profit

August 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM |

Daniel “Jungleman” Cates wins three straight heads-up matches at the Onyx Super High Roller Series, earning $15 million in one of poker’s biggest showdowns.

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Record $4 Million Heads-Up Poker Clash at Onyx Series Ends in Rematch Call

August 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM |

Kayhan Mokri defeated Ossi Ketola in a record $4M heads-up match at the Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, after five hours of high-stakes action.

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GGPoker Launches Streamer Mode to Revive Poker on Twitch

August 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM |

GGPoker launches Streamer Mode with 100% cashback and built-in tools to revive poker streaming on Twitch and YouTube. Apply now to join the program.

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WPT Global Joins Battle of Malta 2025 as Online Qualifier Partner

August 14, 2025 at 10:54 AM |

WPT Global joins Battle of Malta 2025 with $1,280 packages via step satellites. Qualify online now for the 10th anniversary live event in Malta.

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Fraud Cases, YouTube Restrictions, and New Allegations Make Headlines in Poker

August 13, 2025 at 12:56 PM |

WSOPC champ faces fraud plea, YouTube’s 18+ rule hits poker creators, and new allegations emerge against attorney Tom Goldstein.

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$909K Hustler Cooler, Three-Card Controversy & Mizrachi Leads GG Million$

August 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM |

A $909K pot at Hustler Casino Live, a three-card mishap at Seminole Hard Rock, and Michael Mizrachi’s chip lead in the $10,400 GG Million$ headline this week’s poker news.

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NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Allegedly Hosting Illegal Poker Games: what we know so far

July 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM |

NBA star Gilbert Arenas accused of running illegal poker games in his mansion. Here’s what we know ahead of the September 2025 trial.

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Thailand Recognizes Poker as a Sport, Opening the Door to WPT Prime Thailand

July 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM |

Thailand recognises poker as a sport; WPT Prime Thailand festival runs Jul 30–Aug 5 with a 12 m baht guaranteed main event.

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Betfair’s AU$871,660 Spam Fine Puts Gambling Marketers on Notice

July 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM |

Betfair fined AU$871k for sending spam to VIPs. ACMA rules highlight strict compliance standards for gambling marketing.

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

July 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM |

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.

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

July 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM |

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.

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

July 24, 2025 at 10:21 AM |

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

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

July 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM |

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.

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

July 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM |

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.

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WSOP 2025: Interesting Stories from the Past Few Days

July 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM |

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

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

July 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM |

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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Brazil Set to Legalize Land-Based Gambling – What It Means for Poker

June 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM |

Brazil may legalize land-based gambling—but poker stays legal. Here’s what PL 2,234/2022 means for Brazil’s booming poker scene.

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"Czech Joker" Martin Kabrhel Leads $250K WSOP Super High Roller After Wild Day 1

June 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM |

Martin Kabrhel leads after Day 1 of the $250K WSOP Super High Roller, which featured bold bluffs, big names, and the Czech pro’s signature antics.

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Phil Hellmuth Struggles While Negreanu Dominates – Will He Recover in Time?

June 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM |

Phil Hellmuth is off to a slow start at the 2025 WSOP, while Daniel Negreanu is thriving. Can the Poker Brat turn things around in time?

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He Ran $23K Up to $500K — Then Lost a $738K Pot to Mariano Grandoli

June 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM |

Mariano Grandoli wins a $738K pot on Hustler Casino Live after Jae Cusick’s epic runback ends in dramatic fashion. Watch the full hand and breakdown.

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Tom Dwan Hospitalized in UK Against His Will, Plans Lawsuit

May 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM |

After a series of erratic posts, poker pro Tom Dwan was hospitalized in the UK against his will. He now claims he was drugged and plans legal action.

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Shevliakov Responds to EPT Controversy: “There Was No Trickery”

May 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM |

Controversy surrounds a key hand from the EPT Monte Carlo final table. Shevliakov claims it was a mistake, Wakil is sure it was a deliberate angle shoot.