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They Cheated but Keep the Cash: WSOP Chip Dumping Scandal Ends with No Bracelet

July 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM |

WSOP ruling: No bracelet for Yaginuma or Carroll after chip dumping probe. Players split top prizes as integrity concerns prompt action.

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PokerStars Brings Back Boot Camp Ahead of WCOOP 2025

August 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM |

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

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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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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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CSOP Fall 2025: CoinPoker Launches Its Biggest Series Ever with $6 Million Guaranteed

August 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM |

CoinPoker launches CSOP Fall 2025 with 125 events, $6M GTD, daily satellites, $100K promos, and a $1M finale. Don’t miss the biggest CSOP ever!

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

May 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM |

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

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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.

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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GGPoker September 2025 Promotions: $18M Giveaway, New Games & WSOP Express

August 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM |

Discover GGPoker’s September highlights: $18M in prizes, Magistic Eye slot, Shark Crash freerolls, WSOP Express qualifiers & UFC Freeroll.

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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.

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The Full Tilt Poker Scandal

July 8, 2022 at 6:22 PM |

The rise and fall of Full Tilt Poker.

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GGPoker vs PokerStars - Who has Higher Online Traffic?

March 3, 2023 at 5:15 PM |

Explore the statistics between GGPoker and PokerStars to see who has the higher online traffic. We look at who’s in the lead and the new midfield position.

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.

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

June 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM |

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

Poker Promotions

iPoker Elite XL Autumn Series Returns with €10 Million in Guarantees

September 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM |

iPoker’s Elite Series XL Autumn returns Sept 4–Oct 13 with €10M GTD, 432 events, and the €500K Main Event Autumn Challenger.

Poker Strategy

Turn bet sizing: How to simplify it?

December 23, 2024 at 12:10 PM |

Navigating turn bet sizing is far more complex than preflop or flop decisions, with countless scenarios requiring a solid foundation to simplify the process. This guide breaks down the key principles and reveals the ideal bet sizes for specific situations.

Online Poker

WSOP Online 2025 on GGPoker – Key Dates, Events & $63M Guarantees

August 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM |

GGPoker’s WSOP Online 2025 runs Aug 17–Sep 30 with 33 bracelet events, $63M in guarantees, and the $25M Main Event. Discover the main dates and highlights.

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The Top NLHE Wins of 2022 from NL10 to NL50

January 13, 2023 at 4:47 PM |

We’ve looked at the top players in the categories from NL10 to NL40,000, including their bets, rooms, hands, profits and bb/100. However, we didn't consider players with mixed limits, nor rooms from networks not part of Smarthand.

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The Biggest High-Stakes Cash Game Winners of 2022

February 9, 2023 at 4:57 PM |

Find out who were the biggest cash game winners for 2022. We look at the winners in each category from No-Limit 1,000 to No-Limit 5,000.

Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg Get Married

May 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM |

Let's start this week with some less-than-serious news: poker pros Erick Lindgren and Erica Schoenberg got married in Santa Barbara yesterday. Many poker professionals attended the event.

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888poker: Get Up to 50% Cashback at the BLAST Tables!

August 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM |

Play BLAST at 888poker until September 1st and claim up to 50% cashback on buy-ins – on top of jackpot prizes worth up to 10,000x your stake!

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2022 Biggest Cash Game Winners by Limit - 4th and Final

March 13, 2023 at 3:20 PM |

We explore the biggest cash game by limit winners in 2022 and how they performed throughout the year. We will discuss the categories NL10,000 to NL40,000.

Online Poker

MartaIMrko: The Croatian Grinder Dominating NL200 Cash Games with 9+ EV bb/100

April 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM |

From $300 to a 9+ EV bb/100 win rate at NL200: Discover how Croatian grinder MartaIMrko became a midstakes cash game standout.

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Bet365 Presents Exclusive Straights and Flushes Leaderboard

August 1, 2023 at 5:01 PM |

Learn more about how to earn points on the Bet365 leaderboard, what it entails, and the type of prizes you can earn. We explore all the features and rewards.