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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. PokerStars announces Biggest $55 and Blowout Series PokerStars has faced some technical difficulties recently, but that doesn’t stop the poker giant from offering some massive new events in December. First, the Biggest $55 […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Dan Bilzerian joins Team GGPoker The final stretch of 2020 is still full of surprises. GGPoker has just announced that they have signed the “bad boy” of Instagram Dan Bilzerian as a new ambassador. The controversial […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Online Poker is back in Switzerland After 18 months of online gambling blackout in Switzerland, there is finally some movement. The first legal poker site has launched with an iPoker skin and is […]

Possibly almost halfway through, the heads-up challenge between poker superstars Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu has been an exciting treat for the whole poker community this past couple of weeks. So far, the two have been battling it out in a series of sessions playing two-tables of heads up No Limit Hold’em online on the […]

The past two weeks have been buzzing with excitement as the World Series of Poker 2020 US$ 10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship draws near. Since the big announcement, online poker platform Natural8 on the GG Network, home of the 51st WSOP, has been running satellites and step satellites for as low as $.50 leading […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. COVID-19 vaccine announcement scares Online Poker investors Even though a potential upcoming poker boom is not impossible, the announcement by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer of a COVID-19 vaccine might allow potential players to leave […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. GVC/Entain aims for 99% regulation, launches Russian partypoker client As reported in last week’s Online Poker News partypoker mothership GVC Holdings plc (soon to be rebranded to Entain) is committing to achieve 99% regulation […]

Widely catching the poker community’s attention is the famous heads up challenge of Doug Polk and Daniel Negreanu, two of the industry’s most popular icons. While the duel is still in its early stages, a publicized dispute circled the social media accounts earlier this week, bringing to light what was seen as a possible violation […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Galfond Challenge Update In the most recent $100/$200 PLO match on Saturday between Phil Galfond and Chance Kornuth there was a hefty win of $124,000 for Galfond. This means that the host of this challenge won […]

This year has been a wild roller coaster ride with everyone bracing and adjusting to the impacts the current global health crisis has brought upon us. With the threat of the whole Covid-19 situation still looming at large, many did not expect the poker industry to manage a live comeback as soon as we are […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. New poker boom incoming? The winter months in the northern hemisphere are usually strong online poker months. In addition to that, the second wave of Covid is sweeping across Europe, Asia and America. […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. WPT Online action on partypoker The World Poker Tour (WPT) and partypoker have teamed up once again to offer some more online action in lieu of live events. One of the most popular […]

A top holiday destination in India, Goa is most popular for its beaches, breathtaking views and exciting nightlife. With the entertainment hub, a hotspot for tourists, its onshore and offshore casinos are a great addition to visitors looking for some amusement in the gaming scene. While the current pandemic has brought multiple non-essential businesses to […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting news and gossip from our favourite poker people. Twitch deletes videos Many streamers on Twitch have music running in the background while they play their game of choice. Twitch streamers had received warnings in the past that the copyrighted music they were using might […]

Riding the upswing of online poker these past couple of months, 888poker has invested in its online software to match those of rival poker sites. Having pre-launched its mobile application back in August, 888poker’s mobile experience has already seen a massive overhaul aimed to improve overall gameplay and navigation. The new release, marketed under the […]