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From Sports Reporter to Poker Millionaire and Ultramarathon Runner: The Remarkable Journey of Viktória Szilasi

October 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM |

Former Hungarian TV reporter Viktória Szilasi built a fortune playing poker, earning enough for 13 U.S. properties — now she’s a Toronto-based entrepreneur and ultramarathon runner.

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Doug Polk Challenge Day 1: The $50K to $100K Journey Begins!

October 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM |

Doug Polk has launched his $100K Double or Nothing Challenge on ClubWPT Gold, aiming to turn $50K into $100K at $10/$20 NLH and PLO tables. Watch how Day 1 unfolded!

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Last Chance to Join WPT Global’s $2 Million Crazy Freeroll Series

October 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM |

Only two weeks left! Join WPT Global’s $2M Crazy Freeroll Series before November 2 for daily $10K and weekly $100K freerolls — all completely free to enter.

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Doug Polk’s New Challenge: Turning $50,000 into $100,000 on ClubWPT Gold

October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM |

Doug Polk launches a new challenge on ClubWPT Gold, aiming to turn $50,000 into $100,000 while streaming every session live on YouTube.

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Michael Mizrachi Becomes GGPoker’s New Global Ambassador

October 20, 2025 at 10:58 AM |

GGPoker signs WSOP World Champion Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi as Global Ambassador — the site’s biggest signing in five years, marking a return to star-driven branding.

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888poker: Half-Price Tournaments Return – The 50% Sale Week Is Here!

October 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM |

888poker 50% Sale Week: from October 20–27, enjoy half-price buy-ins on 19 tournaments with over $300,000 guaranteed and unchanged prize pools.

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Micro Madness – iPoker’s Tournament Series Returns with €500,000 Guaranteed

October 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM |

From October 14–26, iPoker’s Micro Madness returns with €500,000 GTD and 65 events from €0.50 to €50 buy-ins, including PKO, Mystery Bounty, and a €125K Main Event.

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Weekly $100K Freeroll at GGPoker – How to Get Your Ticket

October 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM |

Starting October 18, GGPoker hosts a weekly $100K Freeroll every Saturday at 18:00 CET. Three ways to qualify: deposit, play cash games, or win a Daily Freeroll.

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Win a $30K WSOP Paradise Package on PokerKing – $60M GTD Awaits in the Bahamas

October 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM |

Qualify for WSOP Paradise via PokerKing. Win one of 72 $30K packages to the $60M GTD Main Event in the Bahamas, Oct 12–Nov 30.

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KKPoker Launches $240K HalloWIN Promotions This October

October 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM |

Celebrate Halloween at KKPoker with $240K GTD tournaments, missions, and prizes up to $10K. Runs October 15–31, 2025.

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GGPoker Teams Up with Johnny Vegas for New UK & Ireland “Face-Off” Campaign

October 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM |

GGPoker launches its “Face-Off” campaign in the UK & Ireland with comedian Johnny Vegas and £2K freerolls for new players until November 30.

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Daniel Pidun Wins the 2025 WSOPE Main Event

October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM |

Daniel Pidun wins the 2025 WSOPE Main Event in Rozvadov, earning €1,140,000 with pocket aces in the final hand. The series moves to Prague in 2026.

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WPT Global Launches $2 Million Crazy Freeroll Festival

October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM |

WPT Global Crazy Freerolls run Oct 1–Nov 2 with $2M GTD. Daily $10K events, $100K Sunday Freeroll, plus free tickets and daily satellites.

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WPT Global to Exit India as Nationwide Ban on Real-Money Gaming Looms

September 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM |

WPT Global leaves India as a nationwide real-money gaming ban takes effect on Oct 1, ending one of Asia’s most dynamic poker markets.

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WPN Network Once Again Offers WSOP Paradise Packages – PokerKing Satellites Included

September 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM |

WPN offers 72 x $30K WSOP Paradise packages via PokerKing satellites. Qualify for the $60M Super Main Event and luxury stay at Atlantis.

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3 Wild Poker Dealer Stories You Won’t Believe

September 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM |

Three outrageous poker dealer stories—from drunk players and collusion scams to a robbery stopped by solitaire.

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Win Your Way to the WPT® World Championship

September 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM |

Turn $1.10 into a $12,400 package for the WPT® World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas. Includes $100K Golden Ticket bonus, travel, and VIP extras.

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Benjamin “bencb” Rolle – Online-poker mastermind and 2025 WSOP Online Main Event champion

September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM |

Benjamin “bencb” Rolle wins the 2025 WSOP Online Main Event for $3.9M. Explore his journey, career highlights, and Raise Your Edge legacy.

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Benjamin “bencb” Rolle Wins 2025 WSOP Online Main Event for $3.9 Million

September 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM |

Benjamin “bencb” Rolle secured his first WSOP bracelet in the 2025 Online Main Event, topping 5,961 entries for $3.9M and poker history.

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GGPoker Amnesty: A Second Chance for Previously Banned Players

September 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM |

GGPoker’s “Olive Branch” program offers banned players a second chance. Applications for reinstatement are open until October 1, 2025.

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Major Pots, Triton Expansion, Hansen’s Near Miss, and Haxton’s Breakthrough

September 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM |

Record pots, Triton’s expansion, and Gus Hansen’s near miss in France highlight a busy week of poker headlines worldwide.

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PokerStars Expands Table Features with Emojis, Canned Chat, and New Tools

September 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM |

PokerStars’ latest software update brings new emojis, canned chat, payout displays, loyalty tools, and an improved MTT duration feature.

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$11 Million Cooler: Alex Foxen Falls in the Biggest Televised Pot in Poker History

September 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM |

At Triton Jeju, Ossi Ketola cracked Alex Foxen’s flush to scoop an $11M pot — the biggest ever televised in poker history.

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XL Autumn Series 2025 – 888poker Returns with a Rake-Free Main Event

September 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM |

The 888poker XL Autumn Series 2025 runs September 21–30 with $1.5M guaranteed, including the first-ever rake-free Main Event worth $500K.

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GGPoker Reaches Historic Milestone: Over 600,000 Players Online at Once

September 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM |

GGPoker hit a record with over 600,000 players online during WSOP Online, marking a new milestone in the poker world.

Poker Strategy

Bet, Check, Fold: A Beginner’s Guide to Thinking Through a Poker Hand Like a Pro

September 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM |

Learn a simple, step‑by‑step framework that lets you analyze any poker hand like a seasoned pro—even if you’re just starting out.

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Joshua Gebissa Wins Historic First Triton ONE Main Event for $975,225

September 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM |

Former footballer Joshua Gebissa topped a 1,046-entry field to win the first Triton ONE Main Event in Jeju for $975,225.

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World Poker Tour Announces 2025 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas

September 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM |

The World Poker Tour has confirmed its 2025 World Championship schedule at Wynn Las Vegas, running December 2–22 with buy-ins from $600 to $25,800.

Poker Tournaments

Jeremy Becker Shines in PGT Bounty Blitz Series

September 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM |

Las Vegas poker pro Jeremy Becker continues his rise, crushing the inaugural PGT Bounty Blitz series at PokerGO Studio with five final tables and a title in the opener.

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PokerStars Expands Multi-Tabling Cap to Eight Cash Game Tables

September 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM |

PokerStars raises its multi-tabling cap again, now allowing up to 8 cash game tables. Learn how this impacts players and how it compares to rival sites.