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A Billionaire Plans a Drug-Free High Roller Poker Tournament Series

February 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM |

Alcohol is Allowed, Drugs Are Not – Chamath Palihapitiya has floated the idea of launching a unique high roller poker tournament series where the use of recreational drugs would be strictly prohibited.

Poker Rooms

Has PokerStars Lost Its Shine? The Best Alternatives in 2025

February 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM |

While PokerStars remains a major platform, more players feel its rewards system and software have fallen behind. Discover the best alternatives in 2025.

Poker Strategy

Common Mistakes Players Make with Pocket Aces - Part II.

February 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM |

Pocket Aces might be the best-starting hand in No Limit Hold’em, but many players still misplay them. Understanding relative hand strength and range versus range thinking is key to maximizing their EV.

Poker news

Patrik Demus, RakeRace.com MTT Coach, Finishes 3rd in WPT Prime Cambodia – Wins $111,200!

February 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM |

Patrik "patr1ckz" Demus, the RakeRace.com coach, secured 3rd place at the WPT Prime Cambodia $1,100 NLHE event, earning $111,200. Read more about his deep run!

Online Poker

888poker Online Championship: Over $1,000,000 in Guaranteed Prizes

February 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM |

The 888poker Online Championship starts this Sunday with over $1M GTD. Play Mystery Bounty, PKO, and DeepStack events, including a $300K Main Event.

Poker Players

The Immortals of Poker: Phil Ivey, the Versatile Genius

February 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM |

Phil Ivey learned the basics of poker from his grandfather, started his career with a fake ID, and went on to become the most feared player of the game's golden era.

Poker Rooms

888poker Introduces Built-in HUD

February 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM |

888poker has launched a free built-in HUD for all players on all platforms.

Poker news

Leon Tsoukernik Discharged from Hospital, Feeling Fantastic

January 31, 2025 at 10:48 AM |

The founder of King’s Resort fell into a coma two weeks ago, and doctors were initially uncertain about his recovery.

Online Poker

XL Winter Series - 888poker’s Winter Championship Has Begun

January 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM |

888poker is hosting the XL Winter Series again this winter, boasting a guaranteed prize pool exceeding $2,000,000. The series kicked off on January 17 and will run until January 28.

Poker Rooms

All-In Poker: PokerStars Introduces a New Game Format

January 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM |

A few weeks after removing Tempest Hold’em, PokerStars has launched a new simplified all-in or fold game mode called All-In Poker.

Poker Rooms

The Return of High-Stake Cash Games to the 888poker Table

December 30, 2024 at 11:41 AM |

After years of being missing in action, 888poker brings back its high-stake cash game tables. We examine how these games work and how they change the market.

Poker Promotions

Celebrate the Holidays This Year With Major Poker Operators

December 18, 2024 at 2:46 PM |

Learn what Christmas and New Year’s poker promotions are available to players this month. We examine GGPoker’s, iPoker’s, and 888poker’s holiday promotions.

Poker Rooms

888poker Live Events 2025: Excitement Awaits in Every Stop

December 14, 2024 at 11:56 AM |

Play poker in 2025 with 888poker LIVE. Stops include Madrid, Glasgow, and London. Buy-ins are affordable. Mystery stops are planned, too. Join the fun today!

Poker Rooms

888Poker Ups the Stakes with the XL Autumn Poker Festival

September 23, 2024 at 3:43 PM |

Find out what to expect from 888poker’s XL Autumn Festival. We examine the events, guarantees, and buy-ins, along with the multiple poker promotions available.

Poker Rooms

Evoke Grows 888’s Brand By Acquiring the Romanian Winner.ro

September 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM |

Read the latest news on how 888’s company Evoke purchased majority shares in the Romanian iGaming brand, Winner.ro. We examine the sale and its consequences.