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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.

Poker Rooms

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.

Poker Tournaments

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.

Poker Tournaments

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.

Poker Rooms

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.

Poker Rooms

iPoker Clarifies Policy on Hand2Note and Third-Party Software

September 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM |

iPoker confirms Hand2Note and other trackers are allowed, but not recommended. Learn which poker tools are permitted and which are banned.

Online Poker

PartyPoker MILLIONS Online Returns This September With $5 Million GTD

September 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM |

PartyPoker MILLIONS Online returns Sept 4–30 with $5M GTD, 350+ events, and a $530 Mystery Bounty Main Event. Satellites start at $0.11.

Poker Rooms

ClubWPT Gold to Retire Gold Coins, Teases “Game-Changing” Update

September 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM |

ClubWPT Gold ends Gold Coins Sept 17, 2025, but Sweeps Coins remain. A “game-changing” new feature is on the way for players.

Poker Promotions

WPT Global Promotions: $1M Prime Lodge, $250K Golden Bounty, IPO Satellites & More

September 4, 2025 at 10:56 AM |

Play for huge prizes at WPT® Global: $1M Prime Lodge, $250K Golden Bounty, and €100K IPO Golden Ticket satellites starting from just $0.44.

Poker Promotions

iPoker Elite XL Autumn Series Returns with €10 Million in Guarantees

September 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM |

iPoker’s Elite Series XL Autumn returns Sept 4–Oct 13 with €10M GTD, 432 events, and the €500K Main Event Autumn Challenger.

Poker news

Guilherme Kleist Triumphs in PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live at EPT Barcelona

September 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM |

Brazil’s Guilherme Kleist captured the PokerStars Spin & Go Championship Live title at EPT Barcelona, securing €75,000 in a dramatic final.

Poker news

WPT Global Rolls Out Player-to-Player Transfers

September 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM |

WPT Global introduces player-to-player transfers, giving verified users a secure way to send funds, settle balances, and manage bankrolls more flexibly.

Poker Articles

Thomas Eychenne: the French professional who fulfilled a dream at EPT Barcelona 2025

September 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM |

Explore Thomas Eychenne’s career journey — from online challenges to his first live title at the 2025 EPT Barcelona Main Event.

Poker news

Evoke Consolidates Romanian Operations as 888 Players Move to Winner.ro

September 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM |

Evoke has completed the migration of 888’s Romanian players to Winner.ro, unifying casino, sports, and poker under a long-term local license.

Poker Tournaments

Thomas Eychenne Wins the EPT Barcelona Main Event

September 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM |

Thomas Eychenne has captured his first-ever live tournament victory, taking down the prestigious PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona Main Event for €1,217,175.

Poker Rooms

PokerStars to Award $90 Million Across WCOOP, SECOOP, and ICOOP This September

August 28, 2025 at 2:51 PM |

PokerStars launches WCOOP, SECOOP & ICOOP on Sept 7 with $90M guaranteed. Main Events, promos & leaderboards highlight the month-long festivals.

Poker Rooms

GGPoker September 2025 Promotions: $18M Giveaway, New Games & WSOP Express

August 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM |

Discover GGPoker’s September highlights: $18M in prizes, Magistic Eye slot, Shark Crash freerolls, WSOP Express qualifiers & UFC Freeroll.

Poker Rooms

888poker: Get Up to 50% Cashback at the BLAST Tables!

August 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM |

Play BLAST at 888poker until September 1st and claim up to 50% cashback on buy-ins – on top of jackpot prizes worth up to 10,000x your stake!

Poker Articles

Global Online Poker Traffic 2022–2025: Peaks, Declines, and the Road Ahead

August 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM |

Online poker cash game traffic hit a multi-year high in early 2024 before falling back. Can GGPoker, PokerStars, and WPT Global shift the trend?

Poker Tournaments

Gods of Poker Series Unveiled: A New Era for Asian Poker Tournaments

August 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM |

The Gods of Poker series launches in Asia with three major stops and the innovative Cronus Structure, promising a new era for poker tournaments.

Poker Rooms

CSOP Fall 2025: CoinPoker Launches Its Biggest Series Ever with $6 Million Guaranteed

August 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM |

CoinPoker launches CSOP Fall 2025 with 125 events, $6M GTD, daily satellites, $100K promos, and a $1M finale. Don’t miss the biggest CSOP ever!

Poker news

Banned WSOP Millionaire Maker Players Resurface in EPT Barcelona Main Event

August 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM |

Banned WSOP Millionaire Maker players Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll return at EPT Barcelona Main Event after their June collusion scandal.

Poker news

India Passes Online Gaming Ban Bill, Industry Faces Uncertain Future

August 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM |

India has passed a bill banning money-based online games, threatening Dream11, MPL and others as firms weigh legal challenges.

Poker news

Dony Wins $102K Onyx SHRS PLO Invitational, Guerra and Bujtas Shine

August 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM |

‘Dony’ won the Onyx SHRS $102K PLO Invitational after a three-way deal. Bujtas finished 5th for $565K, Guerra took 3rd for $1.28M.

Poker Articles

Ossi “Monarch” Ketola: From Teen Entrepreneur to High-Stakes Poker Sensation

August 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM |

Ossi Ketola’s full story: childhood, business scandals and his high-stakes poker clash against Daniel Cates at the Onyx Club.

Poker news

Poker Player Robbed and Assaulted at Houston Hotel After Big Win

August 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM |

A poker player was robbed and assaulted at a Houston hotel after a big win. Police released surveillance footage and a $5,000 reward is offered.

Poker news

Daniel "Jungleman" Cates Dominates Onyx Super High Roller Series With $15 Million Profit

August 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM |

Daniel “Jungleman” Cates wins three straight heads-up matches at the Onyx Super High Roller Series, earning $15 million in one of poker’s biggest showdowns.

Poker news

Record $4 Million Heads-Up Poker Clash at Onyx Series Ends in Rematch Call

August 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM |

Kayhan Mokri defeated Ossi Ketola in a record $4M heads-up match at the Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, after five hours of high-stakes action.