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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 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 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.

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 Strategy

Poker Strategy: Choosing our bet sizes preflop - 3-betting and 4-betting

July 17, 2024 at 1:02 PM |

We'll continue our mini-series of preflop bet and raise sizing, we advance to the intricacies of 3-bet and 4-bet pots.

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 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.

Online Poker

GGPoker Launches Ocean KO With Bounties Up to $1.5M

October 1, 2026 at 10:22 AM |

GGPoker is launching the new Ocean KO format with bounties of up to $1.5 million, alongside $18 million in promotions this October.

Others

Why Poker Players Are Exploring Online Casino Games and What Changes When They Do

September 22, 2026 at 5:39 AM |

Driven by mobile convenience and a desire to lower their mental workload, many poker players are turning to online casino games for fast-paced, low-friction entertainment where chance replaces strategy.

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.

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 Strategy

How to Play Pocket Queens (QQ) Like a Pro: Preflop & Postflop Strategy Guide

February 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM |

Pocket Queens (QQ) is one of the strongest hands in poker, but many players struggle with it in tough preflop and postflop spots. Learn when to play aggressively, when to slow down, and even when to consider folding QQ.

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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Poker Strategy

How to Play KQo in No-Limit Hold'em: Preflop and Postflop Strategy Guide

April 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM |

KQo looks strong, but it can get you in trouble fast. Learn how to maximize its value and avoid costly misplays, both preflop and postflop.

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

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.

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?

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Stefan11222 Goes All-In – CGWC Week 2 Recap Unleashes High-Stakes Drama

June 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM |

Watch the Week 2 video: Stefan11222 plays fearless deep-stacked poker in the latest CoinPoker Mid-Stakes Championship episode.

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Poker Tournaments

Triton Poker Jeju 2026: Who Really Won and Lost?

April 21, 2026 at 1:36 PM |

Full breakdown of Triton Poker Jeju 2026 results: buy-ins, profits, losses, and the biggest winners and losers of the series.

Poker news

GGPoker Bans All Third-Party Poker Software Following Security Incident

October 19, 2026 at 1:51 PM |

Following a recent cheating scandal involving high-stakes players, GGPoker has banned all third-party software and introduced new security measures.

Online Poker

APT Online 2026 Kicks Off on GGPoker With $40 Million Guaranteed

October 13, 2026 at 2:59 PM |

APT Online 2026 runs October 11–November 2 on GGPoker, featuring $40 million in guarantees, 20 Trophy Events, a $5M Main Event and $400K in rewards.

Online Poker

Is Huangyangliu the Biggest Online High-Stakes Crusher Today?

October 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM |

Asian regular huangyangliu tops the rankings of online poker's biggest cash game winners with $5.31 million in profit. WPT Global players dominate the leaderboard!

Poker Strategy

Bet, Check, Fold: A Beginner’s Guide to Thinking Through a Poker Hand Like a Pro

September 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM |

Learn a simple, step‑by‑step framework that lets you analyze any poker hand like a seasoned pro—even if you’re just starting out.

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.

Poker Strategy

How to Play AQo in Poker: Strategy, Pitfalls, and Winning Tips

March 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM |

AQo (Ace-Queen offsuit) is one of the strongest hands in poker, but it can also be tricky to play correctly. This guide will help you maximize value while avoiding costly mistakes, from preflop decisions to postflop strategy.

Poker Strategy

Poker Strategy: Bet sizes 101 – The beginner’s guide

June 17, 2024 at 4:29 PM |

We will summarize basic bet size strategies for your preflop play.

Poker Rooms

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

July 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM |

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

Online Poker

PokerStars UK Moves to Betfair in Major Poker Migration

September 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM |

PokerStars UK players will move to Betfair as Flutter expands the PokerStars Network, bringing GBP-only wallets and changes to transfers and accounts.