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Online Poker Traffic Nears Peak in April

Cash game traffic remains high on the .com market. April 2025 may match or exceed last year’s peak before the usual summer slowdown.

Two New Episodes of the God Mode Animated Series Released

Veronica Brill’s God Mode series continues with two new episodes, further exploring the events of the Mike Postle scandal.

PokerStars Sponsors Goliath 2025 with £2M Guarantee

PokerStars returns as Goliath 2025 Main Event sponsor with £2M guaranteed. Qualify online via satellites starting from just £2.20.

CoinPoker Adds Bank Transfers in 24 Countries, USDC Support & 33% Rakeback

CoinPoker now supports direct bank transfers in 24 countries. Card deposits were already live. Play with USDC and get 33% rakeback – no KYC.

The Story of Viktor Blom Continues – The Darkest Day of the Isildur1 Legend

The legendary session where Brian Hastings won $4.2M from Isildur1 — what really happened on the night everything came crashing down?

The Biggest Pot in High Stakes Poker History – Alan Keating Sets a New Record

Alan Keating wins the biggest pot in High Stakes Poker history. Watch the $1.4 million hand right here in our article.

Why the Best Texas Hold'em Bluffers Focus on Storytelling, Not Just Bet Sizing

Bluffing in poker isn’t just about bold bets—it’s about crafting a believable story.

MartaIMrko: The Croatian Grinder Dominating NL200 Cash Games with 9+ EV bb/100

From $300 to a 9+ EV bb/100 win rate at NL200: Discover how Croatian grinder MartaIMrko became a midstakes cash game standout.

GTO Reports: New GTO Wizard Feature for Precise Leak Detection

GTO Reports is here – a visual preflop analysis tool in GTO Wizard that helps you identify and fix the most critical leaks in your strategy.

Boost Your April Profits with RakeRace.com’s Exclusive Deals!

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GGPoker: $12,000,000 April Giveaway – Bounty Hunters, Omaholic & Daily Flipouts

GGPoker’s April Giveaway offers $12M in prize pools, including leaderboards, bonuses, and daily promotions across multiple poker game formats.

Phil Hellmuth’s $80 Million Miss: A Startup Deal That Got Away

Phil Hellmuth declined a $15K startup investment later valued at $80 million. Alan Keating shared the details on the Doug Polk Podcast.

Attorney Thomas Goldstein to Remain Under Electronic Monitoring – Court Decision

High-profile attorney Thomas Goldstein, facing allegations of $50 million poker-related tax fraud, will remain under electronic monitoring due to high flight risk.

PokerStars Focuses on America – PokerStars Open Series Debuts in the U.S.

The first U.S. stop of the PokerStars Open series will be held in Philadelphia, featuring a $500,000 guaranteed Main Event and online qualifiers from regulated markets.

Veronica Brill Revisits the Postle Scandal Through Animated Series

The Mike Postle poker scandal returns—Veronica Brill breaks it down in a new animated series about one of the most infamous cheating cases in poker.
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