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First-Eagle Won the Biggest PokerStars Sunday Million Ever

December 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM |

A Canadian player, 'First-Eagle' took down the biggest PokerStars Sunday Million ever, winning an amazing $1,146,574 in the deal. The original first prize would be $2 million.

Online Poker

UltimatePoker Releases Rake Structure

May 2, 2013 at 6:10 PM |

The first ever legal US online poker site, Nevada’s UltimatePoker offers a rake structure similar to that of the worldwide market leading room.

Poker Rooms

World Record Attempt: PokerStars to Organise the Biggest Tournament Ever

November 8, 2011 at 3:50 PM |

PokerStars aims to organise the biggest online poker tournament ever, with 150,000 players expected at the tables.

Poker Players

!P0krparty¡ Crushes Online High Stakes Tables Again

May 5, 2012 at 2:32 PM |

!P0krparty¡, an unknown player playing from a Canadian account has lost his entire bankroll back in 2011, but he now returned to the tables, and in just 3 weeks, he fought his way to the high stakes tables with a $100 deposit. Will the mystery player stay longer than last year?

Poker Players

Conspiracy Theories about the Girah Scandal

August 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM |

It would seem that Haseeb ‘dogishead’ Qureshi is gradually becoming the top suspect to be behind the Macedo (Girah) Scandal as forum members and known poker celebrities assume that he is deeply involved in the case. At the very least, he used the Portuguese midstakes pro’s account for multi-accounting.

Poker Rooms

888Poker Reimburses Over $1.2 Million From Fraud to Players

January 23, 2024 at 3:37 PM |

In recent years, 888poker has battled against many fraudulent accounts and has returned over $1.2 million collected from cheaters to the victims of this fraud.

Poker Rooms

888Poker Boasts One of Its Biggest XL Winter Series

January 16, 2024 at 1:30 PM |

See what 888poker has in store for players this season with their annual XL Winter Tournament. We explore the events, overall guarantee, and other features.

Poker Rooms

Prepare to maximize your EV!

March 29, 2019 at 6:47 PM |

Here is the full list of our exclusive promotions for April. Find the most suitable race for you to earn extra cash prizes!

Poker Tournaments

Tournament Directors Revise Official TDA Rules

August 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM |

For the first time since 2011, the Poker Tournament Directors Association has revised its official rules and released the 1.1 version of the guidelines. Several changes have been implemented, corresponding to recent issues in major tournaments.

Online Poker

Players Sue Former UB Parent Company for $20 Million

January 19, 2012 at 11:32 AM |

Eight high stakes poker players have filed suit against former UB owner Excapsa Software. According to them, the company running the online poker room at the time has cheated around $20 million out of its players.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP 2013 - Event #49, Event #50 - Boatman and Wong Win Bracelets

July 1, 2013 at 1:57 PM |

The WSOP Event #49 - $1,500 NLHE tournament Day 3 was started with the participation of the 21 remaining players. The 9-handed final table formulated on the 25th blind level (5,000-15,000/30,000).

Poker Rooms

Outstanding Central Promotions at Redbet Poker in March

March 12, 2014 at 4:30 PM |

Participate in the $15,000 Double Impact Race, the $2,500 Ongame Raked Hands Race or the VIP status offer – to mention just some of the Redbet Poker central promotions.

Poker Rooms

GGPoker $150 Million Tournament | WSOP Winter Circuit

December 14, 2022 at 12:25 PM |

Find out all about the third instalment of the WSOP Winter Series. Offering $150m in prize money, we explore the details of this GGPoker Winter series.

Lost & Found

Useful Micro Limit Poker Tips for Beginners - Part 11

April 22, 2012 at 7:08 PM |

This is the eleventh part of the poker ebook written by the two Hungarian poker professionals, kocka21 and mrj. The main goal of this chapter will be to show when you just need to fold.

PokerStars' CEO Gabriel Campos Resigns

January 17, 2012 at 12:01 PM |

The news broke yesterday that PokerStars' Chief Executive Officer is leaving his post at the largest poker room in the world. He is resigning to "pursue other opportunities".