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Ossi “Monarch” Ketola: From Teen Entrepreneur to High-Stakes Poker Sensation

August 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM |

Ossi Ketola’s full story: childhood, business scandals and his high-stakes poker clash against Daniel Cates at the Onyx Club.

Poker Strategy

How to distinguish in Holdem which draws to bet?

January 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM |

This article will explore a few cornerstones of choosing hands to start bluffing on the flop.

Poker Rooms

How to Use GGPoker's Smart HUD Effectively for Player Profiling

May 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM |

We’ll show you how to use GGPoker’s Smart HUD to build player profiles and adapt your strategy based on preflop statistics.

Poker Rooms

Sky Poker Joins iPoker Network After 18 Years of Independent Operation

May 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM |

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.

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Understanding Casino Bonuses: When They Work and When They Don’t

March 31, 2026 at 8:33 AM |

Casino bonuses often look a bit like neatly wrapped presents. They promise things like extra money, free spins, or cashback offers - and visually, they can make the experience feel a lot more generous from the minute you sign up. But beneath the bells and whistles, there’s usually a much ‘less pretty’ set of T&Cs that determine if the bonus is as good as it looks.

Loyalty Program Reviews

The Ladbrokes VIP Club Full Review

April 21, 2010 at 6:27 PM |

Been left in the dark concerning what the Ladbrokes VIP Club is about? Well, we can provide you with an insight.

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.

Online Poker

Martin Hummel Smashes Online Poker Record With 76-Hour Session

August 25, 2026 at 1:46 PM |

Martin Hummel played online poker for 76 hours on GGPoker, surpassing the previous endurance record by 27 hours while also finishing in profit.

Poker Rooms

Betfair Poker Left iPoker: How to Keep Playing on the iPoker Network in 2026

August 14, 2026 at 10:31 AM |

Betfair Poker moved to the PokerStars Network on 13 August 2026. Staying on iPoker? RedStar Poker keeps HUDs, Speed Poker and up to 35% rakeback + 15% chase.

Online Poker

CoinPoker Introduces K-Poker, a Fast-Paced New Cash Game Format

September 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM |

CoinPoker has launched K-Poker, a new seven-handed cash game featuring mandatory 1 BB antes, 10-second decisions and five preset bet sizes.

Poker Articles

Macau’s Big Games: Where Poker Pros and Asian Billionaires Went to War

May 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM |

Behind closed doors at StarWorld Casino, poker legends and tycoons battled in high-stakes games that defined an era in Macau poker history.

Poker Interviews

Tom Dwan Interview: Inside His Experience at a London Psychiatric Facility

May 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM |

Tom Dwan gives first full interview to Abril Zucchi after UK mental health incident—talks PokerNews controversy, coercion, and legal action.

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.

Poker Players

The Immortals of Poker: Tom "durrrr" Dwan, the High-Stakes Maverick

May 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM |

Tom Dwan rose from a $50 online bankroll to global poker fame—explore his meteoric rise, the Durrrr Challenge, and his mysterious Macau years.

Poker Strategy

Beginner Guide - What are outs, and why so important in poker?

April 19, 2023 at 3:03 PM |

It's crucial to recognize the cards that will help you to improve. It's not difficult to calculate, but knowing the math behind it is essential to make educated decisions at the table.

Poker Rooms

$1.10 to Seoul: How the WPT Global Satellite Path to the Korean Championship Actually Works

August 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM |

WPT Global runs satellites to the WPT Seoul Championship until 25 October. The full path costs $1.10 to enter — here's the structure, the odds, and the deadlines that void your package.

Poker Articles

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

June 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM |

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

Online Poker

WSOP Online 2026 & WCOOP 2026 Satellite Guide: Qualify Before the Fields Get Tough

August 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM |

WSOP Online 2026 runs Aug 16–Sep 29 on GGPoker (33 bracelets, $25M Main Event). WCOOP's 25th edition follows Sep 6–30. Full satellite routes and deal breakdown.

Poker Strategy

Poker Strategy: Difference between range and nut advantage

May 14, 2024 at 4:29 PM |

In this article, we'll examine the terms range and nut advantage and how to use them in practice.

Poker Rooms

The Beast Explained: Why WPN's Rake Model Is the One You Can Actually Calculate

August 18, 2026 at 4:10 PM |

The Beast takes $0.02 of every $0.06 in rake — published, capped and identical for every player. Here's the arithmetic, and how it compares to GGPoker's hidden PVI.

Online Poker

$18M in Promotions and WSOP Events in September

August 31, 2026 at 1:09 PM |

WSOP Online continues as GGPoker offers $18M in September promotions, alongside WSOP Circuit satellites and upcoming WSOP Paradise qualifiers.

Poker Articles

Global Online Poker Traffic 2022–2025: Peaks, Declines, and the Road Ahead

August 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM |

Online poker cash game traffic hit a multi-year high in early 2024 before falling back. Can GGPoker, PokerStars, and WPT Global shift the trend?

Poker Tournaments

Vladimir Korzinin: The mysterious inventor and new-found high-roller crusher

November 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM |

In the 2024 Triton Poker Monte Carlo series, Vladimir Korzinin has unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight after winning nearly $7.9 million as an amateur player.

Poker Rooms

CoinPoker 3-Bet Club Explained: Cost, Requirements and Whether It's Worth It

August 19, 2026 at 1:18 PM |

CoinPoker's 3-Bet Club costs $35/month and pays up to 15% extra rakeback — but Tier 2 requires hitting published 3-bet and VPIP thresholds. Full breakdown and break-even maths.

Poker Tournaments

Two Players Won Roughly the Same at the WSOP Final Table. One Kept $600,000 More.

August 19, 2026 at 2:55 PM |

Over 40% of the WSOP Main Event final table money went to tax — and the effective rate ranged from 30% to more than 50% depending purely on where players live.

Poker Rooms

Betfred VIP Program Analysis

October 25, 2011 at 2:56 PM |

In our current analysis we have taken a closer look at Betfred Poker's VIP program. After getting to know the details of the program, you will be able to easily calculate how much time it will take you to get to a certain level and what bonuses you can expect there.

Online Poker

Betfair Poker Is Gone in Ireland — And It's Not Because of PokerStars

August 17, 2026 at 3:23 PM |

Betfair Poker Closed in Ireland: What Irish Players Need to Know Meta description: Betfair shut poker in Ireland on 13 August 2026 — no migration, no replacement. Here's what the GRAI licensing deadline means for Irish online poker.

Online Poker

PokerKing: $50M Guaranteed in WPN Online Super Series XL

August 31, 2026 at 1:06 PM |

The WPN Online Super Series XL starts September 6 with 700+ tournaments, $50M in guarantees and three Main Events available to PokerKing players.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Expands Multi-Tabling Cap to Eight Cash Game Tables

September 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM |

PokerStars raises its multi-tabling cap again, now allowing up to 8 cash game tables. Learn how this impacts players and how it compares to rival sites.

Poker Girls

Gaelle Garcia Diaz - From Poker Pro to Playboy Model to EPT Presenter

May 21, 2013 at 2:02 PM |

Gaelle Garcia Diaz, the 25-year-old ex-Playmate from Brussels is one of the most attractive sights to see at a poker tournament table (or in it's vicinity). She's not only beautiful, she's also the official EPT presenter for PokerStars in Belgium and Spain, a sponsored PokerStars pro and a model as well.