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WSOP $250K Super High Roller: Peters Silences Kabrhel with Bold Bluff on the Bubble

June 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM |

David Peters pulls off a fearless bluff on the $250K WSOP bubble to silence Martin Kabrhel. One of the boldest plays of the 2025 World Series so far.

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.

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.

Poker Tournaments

UKPL Edinburgh: £275K GTD Festival Underway with 888poker

June 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM |

UK Poker League stops in Edinburgh with £275K guaranteed. Main Event, leaderboard prizes, and satellite paths via 888poker. Runs June 17–22.

Poker Tournaments

Seth Davies Wins WSOP 2025 $250K Super High Roller for $4.75M and First Bracelet

June 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM |

Davies claimed his biggest career score after a rapid heads-up vs. Foxen. Kabrhel stirred chaos again—full recap of the dramatic WSOP 2025 SHR finale.

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.

Poker news

Brazil Set to Legalize Land-Based Gambling – What It Means for Poker

June 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM |

Brazil may legalize land-based gambling—but poker stays legal. Here’s what PL 2,234/2022 means for Brazil’s booming poker scene.

Poker Tournaments

Thomas Boivin Leads the Final Table of the WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller

June 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM |

Star-studded WSOP 2025 $250K Super High Roller final table: Boivin leads, Tollerene, Foxen, Kenney, Kabrhel and others chase the $4.75M top prize.

Poker Rooms

Lucky Kuji: Your Prize Is Guaranteed — The Only Question Is How Much

June 16, 2025 at 1:57 PM |

Play cash games on KKPoker from June 16–22 and win guaranteed prizes worth up to $500 with every Lucky Kuji ticket. Rewards are limited!

Poker Players

Poker Saved My Life: Jordan Handrich’s Inspiring Journey

June 16, 2025 at 12:21 PM |

After a stroke ended her legal career, Jordan Handrich rebuilt her life through poker, national TV, and a service dog named Carmen.

Poker news

"Czech Joker" Martin Kabrhel Leads $250K WSOP Super High Roller After Wild Day 1

June 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM |

Martin Kabrhel leads after Day 1 of the $250K WSOP Super High Roller, which featured bold bluffs, big names, and the Czech pro’s signature antics.

Poker news

Phil Hellmuth Struggles While Negreanu Dominates – Will He Recover in Time?

June 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM |

Phil Hellmuth is off to a slow start at the 2025 WSOP, while Daniel Negreanu is thriving. Can the Poker Brat turn things around in time?

Poker news

He Ran $23K Up to $500K — Then Lost a $738K Pot to Mariano Grandoli

June 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM |

Mariano Grandoli wins a $738K pot on Hustler Casino Live after Jae Cusick’s epic runback ends in dramatic fashion. Watch the full hand and breakdown.

Online Poker

WSOP Cancels Mystery Bounty Bracelet Event – 1100 Players Compensated, But Not All Are Happy

June 13, 2025 at 9:51 AM |

WSOP voids major online bracelet event mid-play after software failure. Players get full refunds, $500 tickets, and a $550K compensation package—details inside.

Poker Players

The Immortals of Poker: Stephen Chidwick, the Silent Assassin

June 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM |

Stephen Chidwick’s journey from online prodigy to $66M+ live earnings and a legacy built on precision, discipline, and lasting impact.

Poker Rooms

888poker Summer Sale 2025: Half-Price Tournaments, Full Guarantees

June 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM |

888poker’s Summer Sale Week runs until June 16 with 50% off buy-ins, full guarantees, $284K GTD, and free ticket giveaways via Twitch and social media.

Poker Strategy

How Poker Players Use ChatGPT to Find Leaks, Exploit Opponents & Win More

June 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM |

Analyze poker stats with ChatGPT. Find leaks, profile opponents, and uncover winning strategies with this powerful AI tool.

Poker Rooms

Unibet Poker Unveils HexaPLO – Exclusive Omaha LSNG Format Every Thursday

June 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM |

Unibet Poker launches HexaPLO, an Omaha lottery sit & go format running Thursdays only. €2 buy-in, 1000x top prize, 125x jackpots every 2 hours.

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.

Poker Rooms

Episode 6: Sunshine Slam Heats Up the iPoker Network with €500,000 GTD

June 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM |

Join Episode 6: Sunshine Slam on the iPoker network with €500,000 GTD, Mystery Bounty events, low-stakes satellites, and a €200K Main Event.

Online Poker

microFestival 2025 – Over $10 Million Guaranteed in GGPoker’s Micro-Stakes Series

June 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM |

GGPoker’s microFestival returns with more than $10M in guaranteed prizes, buy-ins from just $1, daily tournaments, and Second Chance Freerolls for beginners.

Online Poker

WPN Launches Battle of Malta Online Series

June 5, 2025 at 2:17 PM |

For the first time, the Winning Poker Network (WPN) will host the Battle of Malta Online, featuring $5 million in guaranteed prizes and exclusive live satellite packages.

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Poker Tournaments

Majka, Hungarian Rapper Behind Viral Anti-Orban Video, Makes Final Table at WPT Slovakia

June 3, 2025 at 9:03 AM |

Hungarian rapper Peter Majoros, known for his viral anti-Orban video, finished 4th at WPT Slovakia—his strongest live poker result to date.

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Poker Rooms

CoinPoker Mid Stakes Cash Game World Championship: Play Rake-Free and Win a $15K Rolex!

June 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM |

Play rake-free in CoinPoker’s Mid Stakes CGWC from June 1–28 and win a $15K Rolex, $10K cash, and VIP entries across 4 action-packed weeks!

Poker Interviews

Tom Dwan Interview: Inside His Experience at a London Psychiatric Facility

May 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM |

Tom Dwan gives first full interview to Abril Zucchi after UK mental health incident—talks PokerNews controversy, coercion, and legal action.

Poker Articles

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.