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Poker Players

From Chess Fame to Poker Tables: The Rise of Alexandra Botez

May 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM |

From chess prodigy to poker talent—Alexandra Botez bridges strategy and entertainment, inspiring a new generation in two of the world’s most iconic games.

Poker Tournaments

GGPoker Launches Exclusive Online Satellites for WSOP Circuit Montreal

July 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM |

Qualify online for WSOP Circuit Montreal at GGPoker. Win your $2,500 Main Event seat for free and play for $5M+ in prizes this August at Playground.

Poker Rake Races

William Hill Poker Returns with Unique Offer – Exclusive $3,000 Cash Race and €5,000 CPT St Maarten Package

August 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM |

Premium iPoker network skin William Hill Poker returns in September with a $3,000 private cash race, available exclusively to Rakrace.com players. Do not forget the 200% up to $2,000 first deposit bonus and the €5,000 CPT St Maarten package, either, which can be redeemed in 2 months.

Poker Girls

WPT Royal Flush Girl Melanie Won MAXIM's Hometown Hotties

December 16, 2010 at 4:15 PM |

WPT's Royal Flush Girl Melanie Iglesias has won Maxim's 2010 Hometown Hotties contest. The young model from New York beat more than 7,000 contestants nationwide, including the 9 finalists as well to win the title. From now on, she will not only be a Royal Flush Girl, but also a spokesperson for Maxim.

Poker Tournaments

PokerStars Brings Back Spin & Go Championships Live with €275K Guarantee at EPT Barcelona

June 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM |

PokerStars' Spin & Go Championships returns live at EPT Barcelona 2025 with a €275K guarantee and 81 online qualifiers in a 3-handed shootout format.

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.

Online Poker

Unibet Poker Exits Europe: Players Moved to BoaBet

November 12, 2024 at 2:42 PM |

Unibet Poker is leaving most European markets. Affected players are now with BoaBet. Find out how this shift impacts accounts, withdrawals, and game access.

Poker Rooms

Up to 15% rakeback and $18,000 in additional prizes!

August 11, 2020 at 7:53 PM |

A rake race, a rake chase, and a special WPT hand race will make sure you find excellent value at partypoker in August.

Poker Rooms

Partypoker announces new PLO-schedule

November 22, 2017 at 5:52 PM |

Thanks to its packed tournament schedule Partypoker was already a great choice for those who prefer increasing blinds but after the latest changes the site now offers an even better alternative to their players.

Poker Rooms

The iPoker Network Today - Two Tiers and Exclusive Tables

August 3, 2013 at 5:56 PM |

Early January, we reported on the tournament traffic of the iPoker network, split in September 2012. Let us take a look at how the situation has changed since.

Online Poker

GGMasters Faces Regular Overlays After Guarantee Boost to $1 Million

June 30, 2025 at 9:52 AM |

GGPoker’s $1M GGMasters faces regular overlays but stays profitable, showing commitment to big guarantees even during summer's poker slump.

Online Poker

Sunday Million Prize Money Withheld?

March 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM |

Dutch poker player ‘zeurrr’ may lose his Sunday Million winnings of $518,402, as it turns out he is underage. PokerStars says he is thus ineligible for the prize money.

Poker Rake Races

Betfair Poker Exclusive $5,000 Cash Race - 1-30 September 2013

August 28, 2013 at 3:41 PM |

In September, Betfair Poker continues to offer a $5,000 cash race, exclusively to players who register to the room via our link. The first prize is a handsome $1,200! In addition to the cash race, players are eligible to clear the offers of the VIP club, the first deposit bonus as well as the room’s central promotions.

Online Poker

microFestival 2025 – Over $10 Million Guaranteed in GGPoker’s Micro-Stakes Series

June 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM |

GGPoker’s microFestival returns with more than $10M in guaranteed prizes, buy-ins from just $1, daily tournaments, and Second Chance Freerolls for beginners.