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Somuchpoker wishes you a happy and successful new year! We have many exciting plans for 2022 and we want to thank you for joining us on this big adventure. We always strive to provide the most professional, helpful and revelant information about the Poker scene and for this year we have big plans and projects […]

Ethan Yau, better known by his YouTube username “Rampage” or “Rampage Poker”, is an American professional poker player and poker vlogger. He was born in 1997

2021 witnessed a busier live scene than expected, and as the curtain closes, here’s a look at some of our top Asia Pacific player live achievements of the year.  Michael Addamo wins over US$ 9.4M, two WSOP bracelets, and Purple Jacket Inarguably one of the top No Limit Hold’em players today, this past fall Australian […]

Article sponsored by PokerBROS Nothing wakes up a ring game like throwing in the occasional Bomb Pot: antes swap in for blinds and everyone sees the flop – with explosive results.  Popular in card rooms and home games the world over, Bomb Pots have arrived on PokerBROS, and (like most things on the app) they’re […]

Live events are picking up in the Philippines with PokerStars LIVE Manila announcing two events at the turn of the new year – Okada Manila Millions and APPT Open Manila. In Korea, live games have been running nonstop in December with the Asia Poker League hosting qualifiers to the New Year Main Event. During the […]

UPoker’s UShop has a collection of amazing poker apparel designed to awe you.  It’s even better that the shop is running a launching discount event especially for poker lovers. Enjoy a store-wide 25% discount from 22nd December 2021 to 26th January 2022. Visitors to UShop would simply need to key in the promo-code GRAND25 […]

Shortly after completing live events in the USA and Europe, the World Series of Poker kicked off another lucrative festival, the 2021 WSOP Winter Circuit Online, currently underway at online platform Natural8 on the GG Network. The series boasts a massive US$ 100 Million in guaranteed prize pools, 18 Circuit Rings, and a 1 Million […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Natural8 – GGNet kicks off $100M GTD WSOP Winter Online Circuit  One of today’s top online poker operators, Natural8 – GGNet is living up to its name by hosting yet another World Series […]

After twenty days of games that ran from November 19 to December 8, the 2021 World Series of Poker Europe came to an end with the final 8 bracelets claimed at Kings Casino in Rozvadov, Czech Republic. Walking away the richest was Main Event champion Josef Gulas Jr. as he banked the only seven figure […]

The Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Association wrapped up its 2021 calendar season with a record smashing 6th Anniversary Series. Taking place from December 1 to 12, locals and a handful of foreigners from all over Taiwan converged at the main CTP Poker Club in Taipei to amass a grand prize pool of NT$ 17,696,700 (~US$ […]

In this article, we deliver you a couple of selected poker videos of the past week. Phil Ivey Misreads His Hand in the WSOP Main Event Here’s a little morale booster for everyone who made an embarrassing mistake at the poker table: even the best of the best does it sometimes. 10-time WSOP gold bracelet […]

Article sponsored by PokerBROS Straddles have been part of the liveliest of live poker games for years – and the flexibility and fun of this pot-building feature is now available on PokerBROS. PokerBROS’ in-game options make playing online as exciting and interactive as the face-to-face game – from voice chat and animated emoticons to “Run […]

The much awaited Star Gold Coast Summer Series in Queensland, Australia came and went with nine events attracting a substantial 1,637 entries and A$ 869,156 (~US$ 620,250) in combined prize pools. Emerging as the most envied was one of Australia’s top pro players, Alexander Lynskey, who championed the Monster Main Event. Other strong performers were […]

For the first time in nearly two years, live tournament action returned to PokerStars LIVE Manila with a Special Tournament taking place from December 2 to 5 at their hub at Okada Manila. In compliance with government regulations, proof of vaccination was required, face masks were mandatory, and only active players were allowed on the […]

Article sponsored by Upoker Instead of turkeys and eggnog, UPoker tables are serving up freshly baked wholesome poker goodness this Christmas season from 8th to 29th December 2021. With UPoker, you will not miss poker night even on Christmas. Be at  the dining table with your family and at the poker table buddies on the […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. Natural8 – GGNet brings Super MILLION$ Week back this December On its fourth return this year, Natural8 – GGNet is hosting yet again another of its prime high roller series, the Super MILLION$ […]

Known for its generous guarantees and star-studded attendees, Asia-based operator Triton Poker is kicking off next year with a bang as it announced its latest tournament campaign, Triton Poker Super High Roller Series 2022, Bali – A Helping Hand for Charity. The festival set to run on February 17th through March 1st will cover twelve […]

For a country with one of the strictest gambling regulations, Vietnam has quickly become a fan-favorite destination for many poker players in the region. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the local tournament scene was recording tremendous progress as major international operators like the World Poker Tour, Asian Poker Tour, and Asia Poker League eagerly set […]

With the holidays just around the corner, the end of the year festivities has amped up with live events happening all around the Asian region. This December, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines have something to offer. Here’s a rundown of the exciting games to look forward to. Philippines: PokerStars Live Manila – Special Tournament […]

In this column, we deliver you the latest and most interesting online poker industry news from across the world and all platforms. PokerStars lands title as Best Poker Operator Online poker giant PokerStars once again dominates the virtual playing field having recently landed EGR Operator Awards’ Best Poker Operator title for the year. Announced just […]