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Black Friday Week at GGPoker: up to 90% buy-in discount starts today!

November 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM |

GGPoker Black Friday Week started on November 25! Up to 90% buy-in discounts on popular tournaments, with no change in guaranteed prize pools. Don't miss this opportunity, as it only lasts until December 2!

Analysis

Inside GGPoker’s Changes: Fresh Rules and Exclusive Tables

November 21, 2024 at 2:42 PM |

GGPoker raises the stakes! See mandatory VPIP rules, Squid Game-themed tables, and exclusive invites. Dive into the bold new world of high-stakes poker now.

Poker Strategy

Flop bet sizing: open raises and isolation

November 20, 2024 at 11:33 AM |

This is how you determine the size of your preflop raises. Detailed strategy guide based on positions and opponent types, adapted to 100 bb stacks.

Poker Tournaments

Vladimir Korzinin: The mysterious inventor and new-found high-roller crusher

November 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM |

In the 2024 Triton Poker Monte Carlo series, Vladimir Korzinin has unexpectedly found himself in the spotlight after winning nearly $7.9 million as an amateur player.

Poker Rooms

WSOP Online Champ Disqualified: GGPoker Scandal Explained

November 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM |

Shocking news in online poker! GGPoker disqualified a WSOP winner. Discover why and how this shake-up impacts players and the future of online poker.

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.

Analysis

Online poker player traffic spikes - Near record!

November 5, 2024 at 5:01 PM |

Traffic at online cash game tables has approached the peak at the beginning of the year, and we are back to a more active period.

Poker Rooms

GGPoker’s German-Specific Deals: Exclusive Bonuses Await!

November 4, 2024 at 3:36 PM |

GGPoker has bonuses only for Germany! Enter tournaments, earn bonus cash, and enjoy big wins. It's perfect for German players ready to take on the tables!

Poker Rooms

PokerStars Launches New Tournament Lobby and Wants Feedback

October 24, 2024 at 3:32 PM |

Explore PokerStars' latest update! It has a redesigned lobby, live tournament info, and easier navigation. They want players' opinions to make improvements.

Online Poker

GGPoker Revolutionises Staking with PokerStake Integration

October 17, 2024 at 3:27 PM |

GGPoker's PokerStake integration transforms the staking process. It gives poker players worldwide easier access to backers and expands winning opportunities.

Poker Strategy

Poker Strategy: Choosing our bet sizes preflop - adjusting

October 15, 2024 at 2:52 PM |

In the third part of our series, we'll discuss some exploitative thoughts and adjustments to different stacks in depth.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Europe 2024: The Second-Biggest Main Event Ever!

October 14, 2024 at 3:17 PM |

The WSOP Europe 2024 Main Event marked a historic milestone. It becomes the second-largest ever! Find out who dominated the tables and took home the prize pool.

Poker Tournaments

Two Venom PKO tournaments on PokerKing in October

October 9, 2024 at 3:23 PM |

Winning Poker Network's October Venom tournaments offer a guaranteed prize pool of $6.5 million. Thanks to the freeroll satellites, you can participate in this event even for free.

Online Poker

Brazil’s Online Poker: Regulations Loom, But No End in Sight

October 7, 2024 at 2:29 PM |

As Brazil tightens regulations, online poker platforms brace for change. Despite the October 1st deadline, poker players expect the action to keep rolling.

Poker Rooms

GGPoker Debuts Six-Card Omaha—More Cards, More Action!

October 3, 2024 at 5:02 PM |

Brace for the next big poker twist with Six-Card Omaha at GGPoker! More cards mean more strategy, more action, and bigger wins. Ready to take on the challenge?

Poker Tournaments

GGPoker’s WSOP Main Event Makes History with Record Prizes

September 30, 2024 at 5:13 PM |

GGPoker sets new WSOP Online Main Event records for two consecutive years. Discover the massive prize pools, exciting tournaments, and player milestones.

Analysis

Partypoker Against Cheating: United Efforts, Firmer Defence

September 27, 2024 at 4:56 PM |

Explore how partypoker’s innovative Game Integrity team champions industry collaboration. The goal is to fight against poker cheats and safeguard fair play.

Poker Tournaments

Spin & Go go live!

September 20, 2024 at 1:43 PM |

The new live tournament, the Spin & Go World Championship, will be held in Prague in December.

Poker Tournaments

A Record-Shattering Year for GGPoker’s WSOP Online Series

September 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM |

GGPoker’s WSOP Online boasts powerful metrics across the board. Learn how the 2024 WSOP performed in comparison to last year and what we expect going forward.

Poker Tournaments

PokerStars’ EPT Barcelona Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

September 17, 2024 at 4:39 PM |

Learn more about the celebrations for PokerStars’ 20th anniversary for its EPT Barcelona event. We discuss this event’s success and what happened during it.

Poker Rooms

GGPoker Expands into the Middle East with PokerArabia Skin

September 13, 2024 at 1:51 PM |

GGPoker has made strides to expand into the Middle Eastern market. It added the Lebanese-licensed room, PokerArabia, as its new poker skin in this jurisdiction.

Poker Rooms

RakeRace.com Welcomes a New Partner: Introducing ChampionPoker

September 12, 2024 at 4:58 PM |

ChampionPoker, part of the iPoker network, is now introducing VIP rakeback, exclusive promotions and transaction assistance!

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.

Poker Tournaments

iPoker’s Impressive Event: Elite Series XL Autumn Edition

September 6, 2024 at 3:12 PM |

Read about what to expect from iPoker’s Elite Series XL Autumn Edition. We examine the events, guarantees, and buy-ins, along with iPoker’s overall growth.

Poker Tournaments

WCOOP 2024 Returns with a Reliable $80 Million Poker Series

September 3, 2024 at 4:23 PM |

PokerStars’ 23rd WCOOP instalment in 2024 showcases the reliable structure of the previous edition. We explore the changes and similarities in this series.

Online Poker

GGPoker Surrenders Its Poker Licence for Czech Republic

August 30, 2024 at 3:01 PM |

GGPoker has withdrawn its Czech Republic poker licence. Learn more about the possible reasons why they’re surrendering their licence and what you must expect.

Poker Tournaments

Unibet & Partypoker Run Qualifiers for Unsung Poker Tours

August 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM |

Learn more about the lesser-known live poker tours available to interested players. We check out Unibet and partypoker’s online qualifiers for these events.

Poker Rooms

Speculation on Possible Partypoker Mystery Bounty Tournament

August 26, 2024 at 4:06 PM |

Rumours and new images suggest that partypoker’s gearing up to offer a dedicated mystery bounty tournament. Learn more about what we know of this development.

Video

Triton Cash Game Invitational: Phil Ivey on board

August 11, 2024 at 4:13 PM |

For the second day of the Triton Cash Game Invitational, Phil Ivey joined Tony G. at the high stakes table.

Poker Rooms

The Statistics Behind PokerStars’ Success with Power Path

August 8, 2024 at 3:57 PM |

It’s been a year since PokerStars debuted the Power Path System. Join us as we examine how successful it’s been in the brand’s various poker markets globally.