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2021 WSOP Online: Bradley Ruben captures second bracelet, first for Anthony Kennedy, Ryan Hagerty, and Byung Yoo

2021 WSOP Online: Bradley Ruben captures second bracelet, first for Anthony Kennedy, Ryan Hagerty, and Byung Yoo

Another four players captured the gold at the 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA]. The latest winners were Anthony “Lastbullet” Kennedy, Byung “bhy101” Yoo, Bradley “DrStrange7” Ruben for his career second gold bracelet, and Ryan “Hagzzz021” Hagerty who impressed with back to back final tables, finishing 5th at WSOP #22: NLH Knockout Freezeout then […]
07/26/2021
U Series of Poker: World Of Champions II Satellites are calling you

U Series of Poker: World Of Champions II Satellites are calling you

Article sponsored by USOP Battle your way in today. With just 7 days left for the highly anticipated, most trending global online poker event right now – the U Series of Poker, here is some exciting news to get your blood pumping with excitement. You may now ‘pave’ your way to a seat at the […]
07/23/2021
PokerBros: Improving, Growing, Adapting – Last Year with GIB

PokerBros: Improving, Growing, Adapting – Last Year with GIB

Article sponsored by PokerBROS The Game Integrity BROS are PokerBROS team of poker and security experts who combine years of experience in the field with ever-developing technology to keep one step ahead of online cheats and bots. Their dedication to fairness and keen eye for detail help make the PokerBROS app exceptional in the field […]
07/21/2021
2021 WSOP Online Bracelet winners #17 to #20: Justin Lapka, James Gilbert, Martin Zamani, and Sang Lee

2021 WSOP Online Bracelet winners #17 to #20: Justin Lapka, James Gilbert, Martin Zamani, and Sang Lee

Another four milestone victories at the 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg] to bring the total number of series champions to 20. The newly minted players were all first time WSOP bracelet winners, Justin “LappyPoker” Lapka, James “DanFriel” Gilbert, Martin “BathroomLine” Zamani, and Sang “youngkoi” Lee. Both Gilbert and Lee pocketed a cool […]
07/21/2021
Online News: All-in or fold in PPPoker; WSOP.com to run Pennsylvania Bracelet Series; PokerStars’ MicroMillions underway, upcoming $100M GTD WCOOP; 888poker’s low stakes Series

Online News: All-in or fold in PPPoker; WSOP.com to run Pennsylvania Bracelet Series; PokerStars’ MicroMillions underway, upcoming $100M GTD WCOOP; 888poker’s low stakes Series

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. All-in or fold format now available in PPPoker The highly popular PPPoker application is keeping up with its growing market by continuously introducing new updates and fresh additions to its regular roster of […]
07/20/2021
2021 WSOP Online: Ryan Leng and Allen Chang lock up a second bracelet, first for Gionni Demers and Justin Saliba

2021 WSOP Online: Ryan Leng and Allen Chang lock up a second bracelet, first for Gionni Demers and Justin Saliba

The 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg] has just about reached the halfway mark with 16 out of the 33 bracelets awarded. The latest champions were Gionni “COLDWARKID” Demers, Justin “Jsaliba2” Saliba, Ryan “Adopt_aDogg0” Leng, and Allen “Acnyc718” Chang. Demers and Saliba claimed their first WSOP gold bracelet while Leng and Chang seized […]
07/17/2021
Online News: Two Plus Two website sold; PokerStars’ new VIP program; WSOP.com launches in Pennsylvania; MTT series across major networks

Online News: Two Plus Two website sold; PokerStars’ new VIP program; WSOP.com launches in Pennsylvania; MTT series across major networks

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Two Plus Two website transitions to new owner A surprising announcement came yesterday on the popular Two Plus Two forums wherein founder Mason Malmuth, revealed the news of its website domain www.twoplustwo.com to […]
07/14/2021
2021 WSOP Online: Philip Beck, Michael Leib, Vijay Para win bracelets; Bryan Piccioli clasps his second; Nine cashes for Anthony Zinno

2021 WSOP Online: Philip Beck, Michael Leib, Vijay Para win bracelets; Bryan Piccioli clasps his second; Nine cashes for Anthony Zinno

The 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg] awarded another four players with shiny gold bracelets. The latest champions were Philip “wingsuiter” Beck, Michael “njnj17” Leib, Vijay “Eclypzed” Para, and Bryan “Pellepelle” Piccioli. For Piccioli, it was his second career WSOP bracelet. Also running well were Michael “helionic” Dyer and Anthony “heheh” Zinno. Dyer […]
07/13/2021
2021 WSOP Online bracelet winners #5 – #8: Jeremiah Williams, Tyler Denson, Michael Mercaldo, Carlos Welch; Taiwan’s Pete Chen joins the action

2021 WSOP Online bracelet winners #5 – #8: Jeremiah Williams, Tyler Denson, Michael Mercaldo, Carlos Welch; Taiwan’s Pete Chen joins the action

The 2021 World Series of Poker Online [USA leg], ongoing at platform WSOP.com, minted another four new winners. Seizing gold bracelets were American players Jeremiah “freestylerr” Williams, Tyler “ShipTheShip” Denson, Michael “Stiltwalk” Mercaldo, and Carlos “CarlosWelch” Welch, all of them were first time WSOP champions.  With eight players now having turned their dreams into reality, […]
07/09/2021
2021 WSOP Online: Bracelet hunt underway in USA; Jose Noboa, Manig Loeser, Donnell Dais, and Jeffery Hoop first winners

2021 WSOP Online: Bracelet hunt underway in USA; Jose Noboa, Manig Loeser, Donnell Dais, and Jeffery Hoop first winners

The 2021 World Series of Poker is well underway in the United States of America with games taking place at online platform WSOP.com. Just like last year, only players geo-located in New Jersey and Nevada have access to the site and have a chance at the year’s first gold bracelets. The series kicked off on […]
07/05/2021
Online News: Germany’s online poker catastrophic rollover tax finalized; PokerStars re-enters Swiss market this July

Online News: Germany’s online poker catastrophic rollover tax finalized; PokerStars re-enters Swiss market this July

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Germany’s online poker 5.3% rollover tax finalized After much controversy, Germany’s new tax structure posting an allegedly excessive 5.3% rollover tax on online slots and online poker has now been finalized and is […]
06/30/2021
APL Online Series pays out over US$ 15.5 Million; Turkey’s “Forguy” wins the Main Event; festival results and highlights

APL Online Series pays out over US$ 15.5 Million; Turkey’s “Forguy” wins the Main Event; festival results and highlights

The Asia Poker League wrapped up its second online series on the GG Network with games taking place from June 11 to June 27. A total of 20 APL Trophies were awarded and well over CN¥ 100.4 Million (~US$ 15.55 Million) paid out across 1,094 events. Here’s a look at some of the festival highlights, […]
06/28/2021
Exclusive Freeroll on 888Poker: $100 for Grab – No Deposit Needed!

Exclusive Freeroll on 888Poker: $100 for Grab – No Deposit Needed!

We have teamed up with 888poker! The poker room will be offering exclusive $100 freerolls to Somuchpoker followers every Sunday! The field size is expected to be small, you have a great chance to get your hands on some easy money. You do not have to make any sort of deposit to play the freeroll, just […]
06/26/2021
Steve Yea wins the Asia Poker League High Roller event for US$ 114K; APL Online Series ongoing

Steve Yea wins the Asia Poker League High Roller event for US$ 114K; APL Online Series ongoing

The month of June continues to be very busy and exciting for the Asia Poker League with an online event running at Natural8 – GGNet and a live event that took place in South Korea. We will have a final recap on the APL Online Series once it concludes on June 28th. The most important […]
06/23/2021
Online News: Natural8 – GGNet’s newest SNG format; Flip & Go format enters the live arena; Another juicy $12.5M GTD APL series underway; PokerStars’ system and Bounty Builder updates

Online News: Natural8 – GGNet’s newest SNG format; Flip & Go format enters the live arena; Another juicy $12.5M GTD APL series underway; PokerStars’ system and Bounty Builder updates

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Natural8 – GGNet’s newest game: Battle Royale, Sit & Go Survival The fastest growing platform has aggressively captured the attention of the entire online poker scene in the past few years or so […]
06/20/2021
Online News: Partypoker’s June offerings; WSOP promotions in full swing; New series on Borgata Poker NJ after last month’s $55k overlay; PokerStars USA hosts coordinated series in three states

Online News: Partypoker’s June offerings; WSOP promotions in full swing; New series on Borgata Poker NJ after last month’s $55k overlay; PokerStars USA hosts coordinated series in three states

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Partypoker taking the extra mile this June A pioneer in the online poker scene, partypoker’s loyal user base is in for a treat this month as the site has prepared a lineup of […]
06/10/2021
Niklas Astedt clinches the WSOPC 2021 Main Event; Satori_ and Mr-Bombastic win Cash Game Rings; final series wrap

Niklas Astedt clinches the WSOPC 2021 Main Event; Satori_ and Mr-Bombastic win Cash Game Rings; final series wrap

With the last three rings claimed, the Natural8 – World Series of Poker 2021 Super Circuit Online Series is officially over! On the final day, Swedish superstar Niklas Astedt clinched the Main Event for his second ever WSOPC career ring; and at the Cash Game finals, Satori_ and Mr-Bombastic locked up shiners. We’ve got those […]
06/06/2021
Online News: Connecticut legalizes online poker; Bodog Poker hosts $4.5m PKO series; Natural8 unveils Smart HUD update; Germany players restricted;  PokerStars India runs summer series

Online News: Connecticut legalizes online poker; Bodog Poker hosts $4.5m PKO series; Natural8 unveils Smart HUD update; Germany players restricted;  PokerStars India runs summer series

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Connecticut joins six other states to offer regulated online gaming As the month of May ended, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont took the final step in passing the awaited House Bill 6451 into law […]
06/05/2021
Online News: U.S. Poker Updates; GGPoker beating PokerStars in global Cash Game traffic? and more…

Online News: U.S. Poker Updates; GGPoker beating PokerStars in global Cash Game traffic? and more…

In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. ACR cancels PKOSS events, issues refunds America’s Card Room (ACR) had a tough time with their Progressive Knockout Online Super Series. Technical issues prevented the Day 2s of three final events of the […]
05/31/2021
Natural8-WSOPC closes with over US$ 104M in prizes; Niklas Astedt leads Main Event final 9; Sunday night highlights

Natural8-WSOPC closes with over US$ 104M in prizes; Niklas Astedt leads Main Event final 9; Sunday night highlights

After a month long of festivities that ran from May 1 to May 30, the Natural8 – WSOP Super Circuit Online Series 2021 tabled its last ring event – Ring #18: $525 MAIN EVENT – along with 31 side events. The final day turnout pushed the overall grand prize pool past the advertised US$ 100 […]
05/31/2021
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