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WSOP Online 2026 & WCOOP 2026 Satellite Guide: Qualify Before the Fields Get Tough

August 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM |
WSOP Online 2026 runs Aug 16–Sep 29 on GGPoker (33 bracelets, $25M Main Event). WCOOP's 25th edition follows Sep 6–30. Full satellite routes and deal breakdown.
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Rare July Jackpot Streak Hits PokerStars, GGPoker, Winamax & FanDuel Spin Games

July 31, 2026 at 11:31 AM |
Six top Spin & Go and Spin & Gold jackpots were awarded across PokerStars, GGPoker, Winamax, and FanDuel Poker in July, marking one of the most remarkable jackpot runs in online poker history.
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GGPoker and PokerStars Announce Dates for Their Major Fall Online Poker Festivals

July 29, 2026 at 1:57 PM |
GGPoker has confirmed the WSOP Online Bracelet Series and PLO Series, while PokerStars has announced the 25th anniversary WCOOP and WCOOP Boot Camp.
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PokerStars Cuts UK Player Rewards Following New 40% Gaming Tax

April 10, 2026 at 8:56 AM |
PokerStars reduces UK player rewards after the 40% gaming tax hike. Rakeback drops to 25% and earning rates are cut across key formats.
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Poker Tournaments

Three Major Series, Nearly $350M in Prize Money: GGPoker, PokerStars & WPN Clash in March

April 8, 2026 at 12:57 PM |
March 2026 saw GGPoker, PokerStars and WPN generate nearly $350M in prize money, with WPN surpassing PokerStars in total payouts.
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PokerStars US Shutdown on April 1 Ahead of FanDuel Poker Relaunch

March 31, 2026 at 2:57 PM |
PokerStars shuts down US poker on April 1 ahead of its FanDuel transition. Relaunch date unconfirmed, with shared liquidity planned across three states.
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PokerStars Confirms SCOOP Warm Up 2026 With Expanded Schedule and $10M+ in Guarantees

January 28, 2026 at 12:58 PM |
PokerStars confirms SCOOP Warm Up 2026 with over $10M in guarantees, 154 tournaments, Main Events, and major promotions ahead of SCOOP.
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PokerStars Moves SCOOP Forward – Spring’s Flagship Online Series Now Kicks Off in March

December 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM |
PokerStars moves SCOOP to March 1–25, 2026, aiming for a clearer schedule, stronger player activity, and better alignment with major live events.
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PokerStars Relaunches Major Christmas Campaign with $2 Million “Snowball” Promo

November 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM |
PokerStars launches its first major Christmas promo in years: the $2M Snowball campaign with progressive draws, shootouts, casino rewards, and mystery chests.
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PokerStars Reignites Bounty Craze with $12.5M Bounty Builder Series

November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM |
PokerStars brings back the Bounty Builder Series from Nov 16 to Dec 1 with $12.5M guaranteed and 169 PKO and Mystery Bounty tournaments.
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Poker Rooms

PokerStars Expands Table Features with Emojis, Canned Chat, and New Tools

September 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM |
PokerStars’ latest software update brings new emojis, canned chat, payout displays, loyalty tools, and an improved MTT duration feature.
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Poker Rooms

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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Poker news

Guilherme Kleist Triumphs in PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live at EPT Barcelona

September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM |
Brazil’s Guilherme Kleist captured the PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live title at EPT Barcelona, securing €75,000 in a dramatic final.
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Poker Rooms

PokerStars to Award $90 Million Across WCOOP, SECOOP, and ICOOP This September

August 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM |
PokerStars launches WCOOP, SECOOP & ICOOP on Sept 7 with $90M guaranteed. Main Events, promos & leaderboards highlight the month-long festivals.
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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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Poker Rooms

PokerStars Introduces New Cash Game Rules and Expands Seatfinder System

August 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM |
PokerStars introduces stricter cash game rules, raises multi-tabling cap, and removes more formats following global rollout of its Seatfinder system.
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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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Poker Rooms

PokerStars WCOOP Boot Camp: a $9M warm‑up for the 2025 World Championship of Online Poker

July 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM |
PokerStars’ WCOOP Boot Camp (Aug 3–18) offers 69 events, buy‑ins from $2.20 to $5 200, two Main Events ($600K and $400K GTD), free BBZ coaching and $60K in leaderboard prizes.
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National Heads-Up Poker Championship 2025: The Return of a Legendary Televised Heads-Up Tournament

July 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM |
More than a decade after its last edition, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship returns. The 2025 tournament features new faces but the same high stakes.
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Poker Rooms

PokerStars Expands Browser-Based Instant Play Across Nearly All Game Formats

July 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM |
PokerStars' browser-based instant play now supports most formats across key markets, offering low-stakes poker without the need for software download.
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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.
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Poker Rooms

GGPoker Crushed PokerStars This Spring: GGWF Paid Out 5x More Than SCOOP in 2025

June 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM |
GGPoker’s GGWF paid out $324M over 1400+ events, while PokerStars’ SCOOP fell to $70M. Discover how the two online poker giants compared in 2025.
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Poker Tournaments

PokerStars Launches New Italian Poker Challenge Festival in Campione

June 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM |
PokerStars launches the Italian Poker Challenge in Campione with a €700K GTD Main Event. New standalone festival runs June 30 to July 7, 2025.
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Poker Tournaments

PokerStars Sponsors Free WSOP Live Coverage in Landmark Deal with PokerGO

June 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM |
PokerStars sponsors free WSOP 2025 live streams via PokerGO. Watch the Main Event and high rollers with pro commentary, now through July 8.
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Poker Rooms

PokerStars Introduces Estimated Tournament Duration and Retires Webcam Tables

June 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM |
PokerStars joins industry leaders with a new time estimation tool, while saying goodbye to its Home Games video chat feature.
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Poker Rooms

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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Spin & Go Max Update: PokerStars Removes Forced All-In and Boosts Jackpots

May 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM |
Major Spin & Go Max update on PokerStars: forced all-ins removed, bigger jackpots, new blind levels, and buy-ins. A more skill-based format returns.
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Poker Rooms

PokerStars Tightens Access to Tables and Hand Histories — Here’s What It Means

May 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM |
The latest PokerStars update brings changes to table observation and restricts access to hand histories, improving poker game security across the site.
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Online Poker

GGMasters vs Sunday Million: Who Owns Sunday in Online Poker?

April 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM |
GGMasters and Sunday Million go head-to-head every Sunday with $1 million guarantees. Can both online poker giants sustain this battle long term?
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Online Poker

PokerStars SCOOP Warm-Up Kicks Off April 20 with $6 Million Guaranteed

April 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM |
PokerStars' SCOOP Warm-Up runs April 20–28 with $6M GTD across 78 tournaments. Buy-ins from $2.20 to $1,050. The spring action is heating up!
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