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GGPoker unveils ClubGG as it enters the growing poker applications market

GGPoker unveils ClubGG as it enters the growing poker applications market

Launched only in 2014, GGPoker has exceptionally captured everyone’s attention in the recent year, pushing it to become the third highest traffic recorded platform. The aggressive newcomer while initially focused on the Asian market has successfully grown to be one of the largest globally recognized poker providers at the moment. With its 2020 partnership with WSOP […]
02/01/2021
2021: A potential great year for U.S. online poker ?

2021: A potential great year for U.S. online poker ?

With live poker hitting an all-time low last year, much of the poker community’s attention has shifted to the booming online poker scene. Traffic rates across leading platforms have reported tremendous growth in its multitude of games, giving us a look back into the pre-Black Friday era. For almost a decade now, online poker in […]
01/31/2021
People News: Ivan Deyra loses Winamax title and ambassadorship; Galfond Challenge vs Kornuth concludes; Anatoly Filatov plays for GGPoker; Martin Jacobson leaves 888Poker Team Pro

People News: Ivan Deyra loses Winamax title and ambassadorship; Galfond Challenge vs Kornuth concludes; Anatoly Filatov plays for GGPoker; Martin Jacobson leaves 888Poker Team Pro

In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Ivan Deyra loses Winamax title and ambassadorship The French player Ivan Deyra is known to have won a World Series of Poker bracelet back in 2019 and he was a Winamax pro. Recently he won over […]
01/28/2021
Monster win for Negreanu in last two sessions cuts Polk’s lead to $565,709; Polk changes strategy as end draws nearer

Monster win for Negreanu in last two sessions cuts Polk’s lead to $565,709; Polk changes strategy as end draws nearer

The recent turn of events has seen underdog Daniel Negreanu making a much needed comeback just right after opponent Doug Polk broke the $1 million mark. With less than 6,000 hands left on the clock, the last few sessions are highly crucial for the iconic Poker Hall of Famer. The swings have been massive throughout […]
01/27/2021
Online Poker News: WPN’s The Venom on record course; PokerBros anti-bot feature; Unibet’s new loyalty program; Run It Once Poker’s “Earn and Learn”

Online Poker News: WPN’s The Venom on record course; PokerBros anti-bot feature; Unibet’s new loyalty program; Run It Once Poker’s “Earn and Learn”

In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. WPN’s The Venom on record course The Winning Poker Network (WPN) is hosting their flagship event The Venom for the fifth time. It has already started with Day 1A and 1B on 22nd […]
01/27/2021
People News: Tony G leaves politics, returns to poker; Galfond Challenge Update; Marle Cordeiro has Covid and likes to share; Madanzhiev vs Salas HU for WSOP championship?

People News: Tony G leaves politics, returns to poker; Galfond Challenge Update; Marle Cordeiro has Covid and likes to share; Madanzhiev vs Salas HU for WSOP championship?

In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Tony G leaves politics, returns to poker Antanas “Tony G” Guoga had been a colourful character at the poker tables until he focused on a political career in his home country Lithuania in 2014. He wasn’t […]
01/19/2021
Natural8 greets its players with $6,500,000 in giveaway promotions to start the year

Natural8 greets its players with $6,500,000 in giveaway promotions to start the year

A fresh start to welcome 2021, Natural8 – GGPoker Network has yet again prepared a special treat for its users. Awarding over $6.5 million, the aggressively growing platform has lined up a juicy set of promotions to be given out daily for its active cash game player pool. Players of all bankrolls can take advantage […]
01/18/2021
WSOPC – Natural8: Paulius Plausinaitis wins the Main Event for over US$ 1.2M

WSOPC – Natural8: Paulius Plausinaitis wins the Main Event for over US$ 1.2M

The World Series of Poker Winter Online Circuit officially concluded with Paulius Plausinaitis crowned the Main Event champion. Plausinaitis captured his first ever WSOP circuit ring, first ever seven figure payout worth US$ 1,236,360.75, and brought Lithuania its first win in this series. As a Natural8 player, Plausinaitis was also awarded the motherlode Main Event […]
01/17/2021
Online Poker News: GGPoker’s Isle of Man license and Flip & Gos; Entain refuses MGM takeover bid; Michigan will join interstate online poker liquidity; WCOAP on partypoker

Online Poker News: GGPoker’s Isle of Man license and Flip & Gos; Entain refuses MGM takeover bid; Michigan will join interstate online poker liquidity; WCOAP on partypoker

In this column we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Isle of Man license for GGPoker Players and the public were informed on 12th January that GGPoker will from now on operate under an Isle of Man license. Up until now GGPoker had […]
01/13/2021
Nine weeks of action await players as the U-Series of Poker – World of Champions begins next week

Nine weeks of action await players as the U-Series of Poker – World of Champions begins next week

The rise in popularity of mobile poker applications has enabled players all across the globe to tune into their favorite table games at any time of the day. With simply a click away, traffic in these platforms have grown exponentially in recent years, giving players a great new avenue to satisfy their gaming demands. UPoker, […]
01/12/2021
WSOPC – Natural8: David “MyLastHand!” Comeron captures second career ring, Niklas Astedt and Samuli “BeastsSag_A” Sipila earn a first; Joseph Cheong among MAIN EVENT final 9; Wei Zhao leads the POS race

WSOPC – Natural8: David “MyLastHand!” Comeron captures second career ring, Niklas Astedt and Samuli “BeastsSag_A” Sipila earn a first; Joseph Cheong among MAIN EVENT final 9; Wei Zhao leads the POS race

The World Series of Poker Winter Online Circuit taking place on Natural8 – GG Network will soon come to a close with 17 rings now claimed. Latest winners were David “MyLastHand! Comeron who captured his second WSOP ring while Niklas Astedt and Samuli “BeastsSag_A” Sipila both locked up their first. Only one event left to […]
01/11/2021
Celina Lin and Chris Moneymaker exit PokerStars’ umbrella to start the year

Celina Lin and Chris Moneymaker exit PokerStars’ umbrella to start the year

A new year marks a new chapter, a new beginning for all and it seems a few of the industry’s most decorated pros have decided to switch their attention elsewhere. Bidding farewell to PokerStars’ Team Pro are two prominent figures in the live tournament poker scene, Asia’s Celina Lin and the widely famous 2003 WSOP […]
01/07/2021
WSOPC – Natural8: Double bracelet winners Michael Addamo and Yuri Dzivielevski capture WSOP rings; four rings remain; MAIN EVENT entry days ongoing

WSOPC – Natural8: Double bracelet winners Michael Addamo and Yuri Dzivielevski capture WSOP rings; four rings remain; MAIN EVENT entry days ongoing

Celebration in the air for double bracelet winners Michael Addamo and Yuri Dzivielevski as both took down events to capture their first ever WSOP circuit ring. Australian pro Addamo prevailed at the US$ 400 NEW YEAR COLOSSUS, becoming the second player to win a Natural8 LiveX Live Event Sponsorship Package. For Brazilian pro Dzivielevski, he […]
01/05/2021
WSOPC – Natural8: Team Bling Anson “Tara@0z” Tsang captures PLOSSUS ring & LiveX Sponsorship; Oleg “Ad Astra” Vasylchenko and Fabian “lordof0513” Schmidt also lock up rings; 4 left at US$ 10K buy in Heads Up; MAIN EVENT starting flights underway

WSOPC – Natural8: Team Bling Anson “Tara@0z” Tsang captures PLOSSUS ring & LiveX Sponsorship; Oleg “Ad Astra” Vasylchenko and Fabian “lordof0513” Schmidt also lock up rings; 4 left at US$ 10K buy in Heads Up; MAIN EVENT starting flights underway

We are down to the final week of the World Series of Poker Winter Online Circuit on Natural8 – GG Network. Another three rings were claimed for a total of 12 awarded. The latest champions were Natural8 Team Bling / Hong Kong pro Yan Shing Anson “Tara@0z” Tsang, Oleg “Ad Astra” Vasylchenko, and Fabian “lordof0513” […]
01/03/2021
WSOPC – Natural8 newest ring winners CallMeBatya, Carlos “Wtfisthis” Henrique, Seungmook “7high” Jung, & Urmo Velvelt; Natural8 Team Bling’s Anson Tsang among CHRISTMAS PLOSSUS Final 9

WSOPC – Natural8 newest ring winners CallMeBatya, Carlos “Wtfisthis” Henrique, Seungmook “7high” Jung, & Urmo Velvelt; Natural8 Team Bling’s Anson Tsang among CHRISTMAS PLOSSUS Final 9

The 2020 World Series of Poker Winter Online Circuit is halfway through its plate of championship rings with nine of 18 already awarded. The newest players blinged were CallMeBatya, Carlos “Wtfisthis” Henrique, Seungmook “7high” Jung, & Urmo Velvelt. In nation breakdown, that’s now one each for Uruguay, USA, India, Luxembourg, Korea, Brazil, Estonia, and two […]
12/28/2020
Online Poker News: PokerStars fined $1.3 billion; Nanonoko Security Consultant for ACR; Irish Poker Open Online; PokerStars Biggest55 – Big Overlay; partypoker: KO Series and cash drops; UNO on Winamax

Online Poker News: PokerStars fined $1.3 billion; Nanonoko Security Consultant for ACR; Irish Poker Open Online; PokerStars Biggest55 – Big Overlay; partypoker: KO Series and cash drops; UNO on Winamax

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Kentucky fines PokerStars $1.3 billion A fine that the U.S. state of Kentucky had imposed on PokerStars in 2015, has now been re-imposed on the poker giant and the poker world is baffled. […]
12/24/2020
Less than 300 hands left until the halfway mark, Polk remains in the lead for $810,468 just right before the holidays

Less than 300 hands left until the halfway mark, Polk remains in the lead for $810,468 just right before the holidays

With the duo taking a short break for the WSOP online Main Event and Polk’s 32nd birthday last week, the exciting heads up challenge resumed for two sessions right before Christmas day. Negreanu, who bagged a $143k win prior to the break, had a strong start for the week recording a profit of roughly $118k […]
12/24/2020
People News: Ike Haxton for Covid live poker boycott; PokerStars signs Neymar Jr… again; Galfond Challenge update; Fist fight at the Aria poker room

People News: Ike Haxton for Covid live poker boycott; PokerStars signs Neymar Jr… again; Galfond Challenge update; Fist fight at the Aria poker room

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Ike Haxton calls for Covid live poker boycott Isaac Haxton is concerned about Covid-19 numbers in his chosen home of Las Vegas. He is begging the poker community to not play live poker. Poker is ramping […]
12/19/2020
Online Poker News: PokerStars tests anonymous tables; Another Indian state bans real-money gaming; Run It Once Poker to host charity event; GGPoker wants to attract more women; Google to allow users to block gambling ads

Online Poker News: PokerStars tests anonymous tables; Another Indian state bans real-money gaming; Run It Once Poker to host charity event; GGPoker wants to attract more women; Google to allow users to block gambling ads

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. PokerStars tests anonymous tables It’s been discussed for quite a while, but just now does PokerStars finally start testing anonymous tables. The tests are taking place in the segregated markets of France and […]
12/18/2020
People News: Tom Dwan Predicts “Golden Age” for US Poker; Doyle Brunson beats cancer again; GPI cancels POY; Galfond Challenge Update

People News: Tom Dwan Predicts “Golden Age” for US Poker; Doyle Brunson beats cancer again; GPI cancels POY; Galfond Challenge Update

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Tom Dwan Predicts “Golden Age” for US Poker Poker legend Tom Dwan was a guest on fellow high stakes player Brandon Adams’ podcast. In the 80-minute conversation they talked about Dwan’s origins and mental approach to […]
12/11/2020
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