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WSOP Main Event 2026: Lucas Jumalon Wins $10M World Championship Title

August 6, 2026 at 10:51 AM |

Lucas Jumalon won the 2026 WSOP Main Event after leading the final table from start to finish. The 22-year-old American claimed the $10 million top prize and his first WSOP bracelet.

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PokerStars Network: Flutter to Unite Its Poker Brands

August 12, 2026 at 2:18 PM |

Flutter will bring Betfair, Paddy Power and Sky Poker onto the PokerStars Network, creating a shared player pool powered by PokerStars software.

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Partypoker Changes Heads-Up Cash Games to Fast-Fold Format

April 17, 2024 at 2:32 PM |

Partypoker is enacting changes. The latest one is to phase out traditional heads-up cash games for fast-fold. See how this change affects the poker room.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Online Poker Rooms Expand Crypto Payment Options for Players

June 2, 2026 at 5:05 AM |

Online poker rooms are rapidly expanding and prioritizing cryptocurrency payment options in 2026 to bypass traditional banking restrictions, cut costs, and attract a global player base with faster, higher-limit transactions.

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$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 Players

The Immortals of Poker: Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi, the master of resilience

July 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM |

Explore Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi’s path from teen prodigy through financial setbacks to four Poker Players Championship titles and the 2025 WSOP Main Event crown.

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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.

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Ontario Could Rejoin the Global Poker Market — But Practical Implementation Remains Far Off

November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM |

Ontario’s recent court ruling opens the door to international poker liquidity, but meaningful change is still a long way off due to potential appeals and regulatory hurdles.

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WPT Global to Relocate Select Players to Nexa Poker Platform

February 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM |

WPT Global confirms the transfer of certain player accounts to invitation-only Nexa Poker, an Anjouan-licensed offshore platform launching March 2.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Poker Players

Benjamin “bencb” Rolle – Online-poker mastermind and 2025 WSOP Online Main Event champion

September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM |

Benjamin “bencb” Rolle wins the 2025 WSOP Online Main Event for $3.9M. Explore his journey, career highlights, and Raise Your Edge legacy.

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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.

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Behind the Scenes: PartyPoker’s Biggest Crackdown on Bots in Recent Years

April 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM |

PartyPoker’s Game Integrity efforts intensified significantly in 2024, resulting in a record number of bot account closures and the highest amount of recovered funds in four years.

Poker Players

John Racener Arrest Details and His Apology

December 17, 2010 at 4:12 PM |

Five days have passed since 2010 WSOP Main Event runner-up John Racener was arrested for the 4th time, and now more information surfaced about the case and the he also commented his behaviour on his twitter.

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Is Martin Kabrhel Good for Poker? Doug Polk Weighs In

June 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM |

Doug Polk on Martin Kabrhel: Does his behavior harm the game—or make poker more fun and engaging for new audiences?

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Inside the Bad Beat Jackpot Rebirth on GGPoker: How It Works in 2025

June 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM |

Learn how GGPoker’s Bad Beat Jackpot Rebirth rewards cash game players—even after crushing losses. Full rules, hand requirements, payouts, and more.

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Maximize Your Poker Profits with RakeRace.com

July 23, 2024 at 1:28 PM |

Enjoy exclusive promotions, personalized deals, VIP support, and professional coaching to elevate your game and earnings.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Paradise 2026: 20 Bracelets, $120M GTD, No Online Events

August 24, 2026 at 10:12 AM |

WSOP Paradise returns 2–17 December with 20 bracelet events and a $1M guarantee floor — but no online bracelets for the second year, and Solana replacing Triton.

Poker Tournaments

Fight Breaks Out in $20 Poker Tournament Over Blind Level

August 25, 2026 at 12:55 PM |

A dispute over the blind level in a $20 poker tournament in Michigan turned physical as the dealer wrestled a player to the ground.

Poker Rooms

A Giant from Asia: IDNPoker Network Room is Partnering with Rakerace.com

September 22, 2017 at 4:00 PM |

Our newest partner room is 12BetPoker, a prominent room in the IDNPoker Network. IDN is currently ranked second in player traffic in the .COM/.EU market.

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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.

Poker Tournaments

2026 World Series of Poker Schedule Released: Stability, Subtle Changes, and Signals of a New Era

February 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM |

The 2026 WSOP runs May 26–July 25 in Las Vegas with 100 bracelets. See the full schedule, new events, satellites, and Main Event dates.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Main Event Heads-Up Set: Jumalon Faces Sääskilahti for $10M

August 5, 2026 at 2:46 PM |

Lucas Jumalon and Lauri Sääskilahti will battle heads-up for the 2026 WSOP Main Event title and $10 million after Greg Mueller, Michael Gagliano, and Han Feng were eliminated.