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Would Trump Be a Good Poker Player? – Where Politics Meets the Card Table

May 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM |

Would Trump make a good poker player? A recent article says no – and John von Neumann’s game theory helps explain why his approach may be easier to read than it seems.

Online Poker

5-Card PLO Mayhem: Yodogoki Battles Omaha4rollz at $100/$200 on CoinPoker

May 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM |

While crushing the Triton PLO Main Event live, Omaha4rollz still found time to battle Yodogoki online in this fierce $100/$200 5-card PLO slugfest!

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

Jason Koon Wins Triton Montenegro Finale, Secures Record 12th Title

May 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM |

Jason Koon won the $30K PLO Turbo Bounty Quattro at Triton Montenegro, claiming his 12th series title. He earned $4,078,999 across five cashes at the stop.

Poker Rooms

Sky Poker Joins iPoker Network After 18 Years of Independent Operation

May 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM |

Sky Poker ends its 18-year run as an independent site and joins the iPoker network. New software, exclusive games, and £100K in freerolls mark the transition.

Poker Articles

Macau’s Big Games: Where Poker Pros and Asian Billionaires Went to War

May 26, 2025 at 12:58 PM |

Behind closed doors at StarWorld Casino, poker legends and tycoons battled in high-stakes games that defined an era in Macau poker history.

Poker Rooms

Greek Poker Odyssea 2025: Win Your Seat through iPoker Satellites

May 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM |

Win a full €1,800 package or a €600 seat to the Greek Poker Odyssea 2025! Qualify now through daily iPoker satellites and freerolls.

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Patrick Leonard Analyzes Bobby James’ Tournament Win – New Video on BJPoker Channel

May 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM |

Patrick Leonard reviews a CoinMasters tourney won by Bobby James – watch the 35-minute poker coaching video now!

Poker news

Tom Dwan Hospitalized in UK Against His Will, Plans Lawsuit

May 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM |

After a series of erratic posts, poker pro Tom Dwan was hospitalized in the UK against his will. He now claims he was drugged and plans legal action.

Poker Rooms

Radical Changes Under Consideration at WPN: Mandatory VPIP and Preflop Restrictions?

May 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM |

The Winning Poker Network is planning new formats, including a minimum VPIP requirement and preflop raise limitations—here’s what we know so far.

Poker Players

The Immortals of Poker: Tom "durrrr" Dwan, the High-Stakes Maverick

May 21, 2025 at 8:59 AM |

Tom Dwan rose from a $50 online bankroll to global poker fame—explore his meteoric rise, the Durrrr Challenge, and his mysterious Macau years.

Poker Rooms

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.

Poker Players

Phil Hellmuth’s Son Scores Career-Best Poker Win on Poker Night in America in Reno

May 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM |

Phil Hellmuth’s son wins $27,050 on Poker Night in America in Reno—his biggest poker result yet. Full story and reactions via CardPlayer.com.

Poker Tournaments

Patr1ckz Secures Career-Best $170,000 with 5th Place Finish at TLPT Jeju 2025 Main Event

May 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM |

RakeRace.com player Patr1ckz secured a $170,000 payday with a 5th place finish in the TLPT Jeju 2025 Main Event — his biggest live result to date.

Poker Strategy

How to Defend Against the Bet-Check-Bet Line in Poker (With GTO and Exploit Tips)

May 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM |

Learn how to defend against the bet-check-bet line in poker using GTO strategy and exploitative adjustments for maximum EV.

Poker Rooms

Alexandra Botez Joins ClubWPT Gold After Leaving GGPoker

May 19, 2025 at 10:04 AM |

Alexandra Botez leaves GGPoker to join ClubWPT Gold as ambassador, joining Doug Polk and Rampage in a growing influencer roster.

Online Poker

Linus Loeliger and Kayhan Mokri Clash at CoinPoker’s High Stakes Tables

May 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM |

Linus Loeliger and Kayhan Mokri exchange big swings in a $100/$200 CoinPoker heads-up battle. Watch short recaps of both sessions in video form.

Poker news

Shevliakov Responds to EPT Controversy: “There Was No Trickery”

May 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM |

Controversy surrounds a key hand from the EPT Monte Carlo final table. Shevliakov claims it was a mistake, Wakil is sure it was a deliberate angle shoot.

Online Poker

NV22 Dominates CoinPoker High Stakes PLO – omaha4rollz and GucciNIKE Among the Victims

May 14, 2025 at 12:20 PM |

Mysterious player NV22 crushes CoinPoker high-stakes PLO, earning nearly $1 million and defeating top pros like omaha4rollz and GucciNIKE.

Poker Rooms

How to Use GGPoker's Smart HUD Effectively for Player Profiling

May 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM |

We’ll show you how to use GGPoker’s Smart HUD to build player profiles and adapt your strategy based on preflop statistics.

Online Poker

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.

Poker news

Shevliakov’s Controversial Move Sparks Uproar After EPT Monte Carlo Final Table

May 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM |

Aleksandr Shevliakov’s disputed play during the EPT Monte Carlo Main Event final table stirred widespread debate – he ultimately took down the title and the €1,000,000 first prize.

Poker Articles

From the Poker Table to the Top of Finance – How Sean Lippel Built a Career in Crypto

May 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM |

Former professional poker player Sean Lippel is now a partner at a $50 million DeFi fund. Can poker thinking lead to success in business? His story suggests it can.

Poker Rooms

Unibet Poker Adds Rabbit Hunt & HexaPro 21 Promo with €10K Prizes

May 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM |

Play Unibet's new HexaPro 21 promo for a shot at €10K and try the Rabbit Hunt feature now live in the poker client.

Online Poker

CSOP Spring 2025 – Record-Breaking Crypto Poker Tournament Series on CoinPoker

May 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM |

CoinPoker hosts CSOP Spring 2025 from May 11–26 with $2.75M GTD across 271 events. Extra rakeback available via RakeRace.com’s exclusive chase.

Online Poker

Why Poker Sites Don’t Want Nits – Understanding the Online Poker Ecosystem Shift

May 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM |

Explore how poker sites think about the ecosystem. Why nits are unwanted and how the industry changed for recreational player sustainability.

Online Poker

PartyPoker MILLIONS Online Returns With $5.1M Guaranteed – Biggest Revival Since 2021

May 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM |

The once-iconic PartyPoker MILLIONS Online is back this May — and bigger than it’s been in years.

Poker Articles

From Private Poker Game to Crypto Giant – How Changpeng Zhao Built Binance and a $96B Fortune

May 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM |

How a private poker game led Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to go all-in on Bitcoin – now worth $96B and running the world’s largest crypto exchange.

Dogs Playing Poker – Bluffing Dogs That Conquered the Art World (and Poker Culture)

May 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM |

Discover the story behind Dogs Playing Poker – iconic, bluff-filled dog paintings worth up to $658,000 that became a true pop culture phenomenon.

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.