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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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KKPoker Vegas Dream: $12,000 WSOP Packages and Satellites from $1

April 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM |

Win $12,000 WSOP Main Event packages in KKPoker Vegas Dream. Satellites start from $1 with multiple qualification paths available in April 2026.

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Dual Mystery Bounty Venom 2026: $8M NLH & $2M PLO, Schedule and Satellites

April 1, 2026 at 11:33 AM |

Dual Mystery Bounty Venom 2026 on the Winning Poker Network runs April 12–28 with $8M NLH and $2M PLO events, $500K bounty and satellites.

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High Five Series Returns to WPN in April 2026 with 50 Events and New High Roller Tournaments

March 31, 2026 at 3:28 PM |

High Five Series returns to WPN in April 2026 with 50 events, buy-ins from $2.20 and a new high roller segment up to $25,500.

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Venom Fever Satellites: 687 Seats to $2,650 Venom Events via Multiple Qualifiers

March 31, 2026 at 3:18 PM |

Venom Fever satellites award 687 tickets to $2,650 Venom events, with freerolls, step qualifiers, MEGA satellites and Survivor Flip formats.

Poker Rooms

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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Understanding Casino Bonuses: When They Work and When They Don’t

March 31, 2026 at 8:33 AM |

Casino bonuses often look a bit like neatly wrapped presents. They promise things like extra money, free spins, or cashback offers - and visually, they can make the experience feel a lot more generous from the minute you sign up. But beneath the bells and whistles, there’s usually a much ‘less pretty’ set of T&Cs that determine if the bonus is as good as it looks.

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GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series Returns with $80M GTD and Massive Schedule

March 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM |

GGPoker launches the $80M GTD Bounty Hunters Series (Apr 5–28, 2026) with hundreds of events, mystery bounties and a $1M leaderboard.

Poker Tournaments

WSOP Main Event Returns to ESPN with 20-Day Break Before Live Final Table

March 30, 2026 at 10:51 AM |

WSOP Main Event returns to ESPN with a new format, featuring a 20-day pause before a live three-night final table in prime time.

Poker Tournaments

Irish Open 2026 Set for Record Field as 1,600+ Online Qualifiers Expected

March 30, 2026 at 10:44 AM |

Irish Open 2026 could break records, with over 1,600 online qualifiers expected via iPoker, PokerStars and Paddy Power campaigns.

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Crypto Poker Rooms Are Growing — RakeRace Helps Players Move Fiat to Crypto

March 26, 2026 at 11:08 AM |

More poker sites rely on crypto payments, but many players still prefer fiat. RakeRace.com helps move fiat funds to crypto poker rooms easily.

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Annette Obrestad Returns to WSOP Europe After 19 Years Away from Poker

March 26, 2026 at 10:59 AM |

2007 WSOP Europe champion Annette Obrestad is set to return in Prague, planning to play both the Ladies Event and the Main Event after years away from poker.

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Ben Tollerene Leads Triton $100K Main Event Final Table in Jeju

March 26, 2026 at 10:38 AM |

Ben Tollerene leads the Triton $100K Main Event final table in Jeju as nine players return to battle for the $3.76M top prize.

Poker news

UK Online Poker Operators Hold Steady as 40% Gambling Tax Takes Effect

March 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM |

The UK will raise its Remote Gaming Duty to 40% on April 1, but online poker operators are not expected to make immediate changes for players.

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BCPoker Launches Cash Rain Promo and $600 Daily Casino Leaderboard

March 24, 2026 at 3:47 PM |

BCPoker introduces the Cash Rain promotion with $3,000 daily pot bonuses and a $600 casino leaderboard, alongside new platform updates and features.

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Poker Author and Strategy Pioneer David Sklansky Dies at 78

March 24, 2026 at 12:22 PM |

Poker legend and “The Theory of Poker” author David Sklansky has died at 78. The influential strategist helped shape modern poker theory.

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CoinPoker to Launch Heads-Up Cash Game World Championship with Rolex Prizes

March 24, 2026 at 12:15 PM |

CoinPoker launches the Heads-Up Cash Game World Championship (Apr 6–May 3, 2026) with $50/$100 stakes and Rolex prizes for NLHE and PLO winners.

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Five $1 Million Jackpots in Just Four Weeks on GGPoker’s Spin & Go

March 17, 2026 at 12:54 PM |

In four weeks, five $1 million jackpots fell in GGPoker's Spin & Go, including three in just three days. A rare series of massive wins in the popular lottery Sit & Go format.

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Poker VS Blackjack: Which One Is The True Thinking Man’s Game?

March 14, 2026 at 9:20 AM |

Whether you're looking to master the calculated probabilities of the blackjack table or the complex psychological warfare of the poker room, both games offer a profound intellectual challenge that separates them from the pure luck of the casino floor.

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888poker Brings Back Rake-Free $100K Mystery Main Event for Select Sundays in March

March 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM |

888poker removes rake from the $100K Mystery Main Event on select Sundays in March, sending the full $109 buy-in directly to the prize pool.

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iPoker Vanilla Championship Season – €5 Million Guaranteed in Classic Non-Bounty Tournaments

March 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM |

The iPoker Vanilla Championship Season runs until May 3 with €5M guaranteed, featuring 131 classic NLHE tournaments without bounty formats.

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KKPoker March Millions 2026 – $1M Guaranteed Series Now Running

March 3, 2026 at 11:50 AM |

KKPoker’s March Millions is live with $1M guaranteed, 66 tournaments, PKOs, freerolls, Gold Rush missions and Lucky Wheel prizes.

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PartyPoker MILLIONS Online 2026 – $4M Guaranteed Series With $300K Main Event

March 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM |

PartyPoker launches MILLIONS Online 2026 with $4M guaranteed, a $300K Main Event, PKOs, Mystery Bounties and low-cost satellites.

Poker Rooms

WPT Global to Relocate Select Players to Nexa Poker Platform

February 24, 2026 at 12:35 PM |

WPT Global confirms the transfer of certain player accounts to invitation-only Nexa Poker, an Anjouan-licensed offshore platform launching March 2.

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Online Super Series XL Brings $50 Million Guaranteed to the Winning Poker Network

February 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM |

OSS XL runs March 1–23 on WPN with $50M+ GTD, 700+ events, $0.55–$10,300 buy-ins. Play the full schedule via PokerKing.

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Doug Polk Floats Fresh Heads-Up Challenge — Could Daniel Negreanu Be in the Mix Again?

February 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM |

Doug Polk announces a new heads-up poker challenge on ClubWPT Gold, with Daniel Negreanu among potential high-profile opponents.

Poker Tournaments

2026 World Series of Poker Schedule Released: Stability, Subtle Changes, and Signals of a New Era

February 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM |

The 2026 WSOP runs May 26–July 25 in Las Vegas with 100 bracelets. See the full schedule, new events, satellites, and Main Event dates.

Online Poker

WPT Global Unveils $15M WPT Asia Series with Record Guarantees

February 17, 2026 at 1:13 PM |

WPT Global launches its largest online poker festival ever, featuring $15 million in guarantees, Ring Events, and a month-long Asia-focused schedule.

Poker Rooms

GGPoker Signals Intent to Apply for Irish Online Gaming License

February 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM |

GGPoker confirms plans to pursue an Irish gaming license as the country launches a new regulatory regime with strict limits affecting online poker.

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Why Is Poker Often Considered The King Of Table Games?

February 17, 2026 at 7:19 AM |

Poker isn't just a card game – it's the undisputed king of the casino world, demanding strategic thinking, psychological insight, and a lifetime of learning. But what exactly keeps it at the top, while countless competitors try to claim its crown?