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

April 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM |

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

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

April 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM |

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

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

April 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM |

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

Online Poker

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

April 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM |

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

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GTO Reports: New GTO Wizard Feature for Precise Leak Detection

March 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM |

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.

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March 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM |

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

March 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM |

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

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

March 28, 2025 at 12:48 PM |

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

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Attorney Thomas Goldstein to Remain Under Electronic Monitoring – Court Decision

March 28, 2025 at 10:28 AM |

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

Poker Tournaments

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

March 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM |

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.

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Veronica Brill Revisits the Postle Scandal Through Animated Series

March 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM |

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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SCOOP 2025 – PokerStars’ Iconic Series Returns from May 11 to June 2

March 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM |

SCOOP 2025 runs May 11 – June 2 on PokerStars .com. The shorter duration and declining traffic may result in more modest guarantees this year.

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WPT Global Targets Polish Market as PokerStars Bows Out

March 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM |

With PokerStars exiting Poland, WPT Global is stepping up its efforts to expand in the region and attract displaced online poker players.

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Poker Players

From Poker Pro to Hungary’s Top Math Influencer – The Hanna Németh Story

March 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM |

Hanna Németh went from poker pro to Hungary’s top math influencer. As Hanna – I love matek, her honest, viral videos now inspire 100,000+ followers.

Poker Rooms

888poker Review by Daniboy – Registration, Software, and Gameplay Overview

March 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM |

In this in-depth 888poker review, poker coach Daniboy guides you through registration, software features, and live gameplay in a 40-minute video overview.

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GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series 2025 – $50,000,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

March 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM |

The GGPoker Bounty Hunters Series runs from March 30 to April 21, featuring $50 million in guaranteed prizes and daily leaderboards with significant rewards.

Poker Strategy

How to Play AQo in Poker: Strategy, Pitfalls, and Winning Tips

March 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM |

AQo (Ace-Queen offsuit) is one of the strongest hands in poker, but it can also be tricky to play correctly. This guide will help you maximize value while avoiding costly mistakes, from preflop decisions to postflop strategy.

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Szoboszlai vs. Güler: The “1088” Feud After Hungary–Turkey Clash

March 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM |

Tensions rise between poker fan Dominik Szoboszlai and Arda Güler after Turkey’s 3–0 win over Hungary, with the feud continuing on social media.

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Doyle Brunson, the Eternal Poker Legend – and the Story Behind the Name "Texas Dolly"

March 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM |

Doyle Brunson didn’t choose the nickname “Texas Dolly” — it came from a simple misunderstanding. Discover the story that turned into poker legend.

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WPT Global Desktop Client Revamped – Dark Mode & New Lobby

March 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM |

WPT Global revamps its desktop client with dark mode and a redesigned lobby. Players welcome the look but criticize the removal of cash game filters.

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Viktor Blom: The Beginning of a Wild Ride – The Birth of Isildur1

March 21, 2025 at 3:54 PM |

How Viktor Blom, aka Isildur1, built his first bankroll and crashed hard. Relive the brutal swings and wild rise of an online poker legend.

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Alberta Set to Regulate Online Poker and Gambling by 2026

March 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM |

Alberta plans to open its regulated online gambling and poker market by 2026. Shared liquidity with Ontario is likely, with key steps already underway.

Poker Videos

Water Boat Teaches You How to Win Big (and Misclick Even Bigger)

March 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM |

Relive poker's funniest era with Water Boat's classic strategy video—learn his infamous misclick tactics and how to 'win big' the hilarious way!

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Join GGPoker’s Road to Vegas 2025 and Win Your WSOP Seat!

March 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM |

GGPoker's Road to Vegas 2025 satellites are underway! Join daily satellites from just $1 to win a $12K WSOP Main Event package—secure your seat today!

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GGPoker x Reddit: Win a $12K WSOP Main Event Package!

March 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM |

Join exclusive GGPoker & Reddit freerolls starting next week, and win your $12,000 WSOP Main Event seat. Don’t miss your chance!

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Best Online Poker Sites for Spin & Go in 2025

March 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM |

The best online poker sites for Spin & Go games in 2025! GGPoker, 888poker, iPoker, PokerKing, and top alternatives for US players, crypto users, and those looking for mobile-friendly gameplay.

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The EPT Berlin Heist: 15 Years Since Poker’s Most Infamous Robbery

March 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM |

15 years ago, the EPT Berlin heist shocked the poker world as armed robbers stormed the tournament venue, stealing €242,000. The crime, arrests, and its lasting impact.

Poker Tournaments

Ola Poker Tour at King's – KKPoker Satellites Set to Kick Off

March 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM |

The Ola Poker Tour €500,000 GTD Main Event takes place in June at King's Resort. KKPoker satellites will start on March 22, with a freeroll also available on March 21.

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KKPoker March Millions: The Champions Glory and $10 Millions SPINUP Are Here!

March 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM |

March Millions finale! The $100K GTD Champions Glory is on March 23, and the $10 Millions SPINUP has just launched with a $1,000,000 prize pool!

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The Venom Vault: Win Free Tickets to the $10,000,000 GTD Venom

March 14, 2025 at 4:36 PM |

The Winning Poker Network (PokerKing, ACR) is set to host the $10,000,000 GTD Venom and the $2,000,000 GTD Venom PLO this spring. Players can win free tickets through The Venom Vault promotion.