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PokerStars Introduces New Cash Game Rules and Expands Seatfinder System

PokerStars introduces stricter cash game rules, raises multi-tabling cap, and removes more formats following global rollout of its Seatfinder system.

PokerStars Brings Back Boot Camp Ahead of WCOOP 2025

PokerStars brings back Boot Camp ahead of WCOOP 2025, offering $9M GTD, free BBZ coaching, and multiple ways to qualify for the main series.

iPoker Launches Major Desktop Client Redesign After a Decade

iPoker launches its biggest desktop update in a decade, with a redesigned client rolling out across the network by summer 2025.

BetRivers Multi‑State Summer Series: 72‑event debut connects four state player pools

BetRivers’ first Multi‑State Summer Series runs Aug 1‑10 with 72 tournaments across Silver and Gold tiers, $200K+ guaranteed and a $200 Main Event.

PokerStars WCOOP Boot Camp: a $9M warm‑up for the 2025 World Championship of Online Poker

PokerStars’ WCOOP Boot Camp (Aug 3–18) offers 69 events, buy‑ins from $2.20 to $5 200, two Main Events ($600K and $400K GTD), free BBZ coaching and $60K in leaderboard prizes.

CoinPoker World Cup launches a football‑style heads‑up showdown

CoinPoker World Cup: 16 ambassadors battle heads‑up in a football‑style knockout from July 27–Aug 10. Stakes rise each round; the champion wins $4k.

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!

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.

PokerStars Expands Browser-Based Instant Play Across Nearly All Game Formats

PokerStars' browser-based instant play now supports most formats across key markets, offering low-stakes poker without the need for software download.

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.

iPoker’s Current Rake System (2025): The Real Player Value (RPV) Model Explained

Learn how iPoker’s RPV rake system works in 2025. Discover its Weighted-Contributed and Source-Based roots, and how it shapes rakeback rewards.

GGPoker Launches Swipefest: Mobile-Exclusive Promotion with $500,000 in Prizes This July

GGPoker's Swipefest runs July 1–31 with $500,000 in mobile-only prizes. Complete missions to enter daily $4,000 Flipout tournaments.

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.

WPT Global Bans Dozens of Cheating Accounts, Confiscates $166K in 2025

WPT Global banned dozens of accounts in 2025, seizing $166K for cheating. Learn how the site enforces game integrity and protects players.

Win a $5,500 Poker Package to Uruguay in the WPN’s $1M Enjoy Poker Series Main Event

Win a $5,500 package to the $1M Enjoy Poker Series in Uruguay via the Winning Poker Network. Qualify for just $95 on PokerKing, ACR, and more.

GGPoker Crushed PokerStars This Spring: GGWF Paid Out 5x More Than SCOOP in 2025

GGPoker’s GGWF paid out $324M over 1400+ events, while PokerStars’ SCOOP fell to $70M. Discover how the two online poker giants compared in 2025.

PokerStars Introduces Estimated Tournament Duration and Retires Webcam Tables

PokerStars joins industry leaders with a new time estimation tool, while saying goodbye to its Home Games video chat feature.

Lucky Kuji: Your Prize Is Guaranteed — The Only Question Is How Much

Play cash games on KKPoker from June 16–22 and win guaranteed prizes worth up to $500 with every Lucky Kuji ticket. Rewards are limited!

888poker Summer Sale 2025: Half-Price Tournaments, Full Guarantees

888poker’s Summer Sale Week runs until June 16 with 50% off buy-ins, full guarantees, $284K GTD, and free ticket giveaways via Twitch and social media.

Unibet Poker Unveils HexaPLO – Exclusive Omaha LSNG Format Every Thursday

Unibet Poker launches HexaPLO, an Omaha lottery sit & go format running Thursdays only. €2 buy-in, 1000x top prize, 125x jackpots every 2 hours.

PokerStars Removes Classic Spin & Go Depth – Players React to Flash-Style Merger

PokerStars merged Spin & Go with Flash, making classic games faster and shallower. Regulars push back—here’s what changed and how it affects strategy.

Episode 6: Sunshine Slam Heats Up the iPoker Network with €500,000 GTD

Join Episode 6: Sunshine Slam on the iPoker network with €500,000 GTD, Mystery Bounty events, low-stakes satellites, and a €200K Main Event.

CoinPoker Mid Stakes Cash Game World Championship: Play Rake-Free and Win a $15K Rolex!

Play rake-free in CoinPoker’s Mid Stakes CGWC from June 1–28 and win a $15K Rolex, $10K cash, and VIP entries across 4 action-packed weeks!

Sky Poker Joins iPoker Network After 18 Years of Independent Operation

Sky Poker ends its 18-year run as an independent site and joins the iPoker network. New software, exclusive games, and £100K in freerolls mark the transition.

Greek Poker Odyssea 2025: Win Your Seat through iPoker Satellites

Win a full €1,800 package or a €600 seat to the Greek Poker Odyssea 2025! Qualify now through daily iPoker satellites and freerolls.

Radical Changes Under Consideration at WPN: Mandatory VPIP and Preflop Restrictions?

The Winning Poker Network is planning new formats, including a minimum VPIP requirement and preflop raise limitations—here’s what we know so far.

Understanding the PVI System at GGPoker – How It Affects Your Rakeback

Wondering why your GGPoker rakeback is low? Learn how the hidden PVI system affects your cashback and how to calculate your real rewards.

Alexandra Botez Joins ClubWPT Gold After Leaving GGPoker

Alexandra Botez leaves GGPoker to join ClubWPT Gold as ambassador, joining Doug Polk and Rampage in a growing influencer roster.
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