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PokerStars Announces EPT Barcelona and New Live League Stops for the Summer

EPT Barcelona is back on the schedule in its usual August slot, while festivals like PokerStars Open Malaga and PokerStars Open Namur offer further opportunities to compete for valuable Live League points throughout the summer.

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A mini lesson on bet sizing from Jonathan Little.

Flopping a top pair is great and all, but many players struggle to size their bets correctly, where they are getting value, but not setting their chips on fire.

Jonathan Little breaks down one common scenario, explaining each street and every decision along the way. This logic applies to many top-pair spots in tournaments, when playing around 50 big blinds effective.

GGPoker teases February 13 – What’s the big reveal?

GGPoker just dropped a cryptic post on X: “Be Ready Feb 13,” and it’s a Friday the 13th! 🤯

Could it be a spooky surprise, or are we in for something big like the WSOP 2026 schedule reveal? Maybe a new tournament series, promo, new partnership, or something totally unexpected? Whatever it is, we’re ready for it!

Doug’s doing an AMA for poker content creators.

Plenty of poker players do AMAs, and Doug Polk is doing one today focused on aspiring poker content creators.

If you’re building (or thinking about building) poker content, it’s a good chance to ask direct questions about the process.

Head over to X and ask him anything related to that topic.

Well, PokerStars has a point here.

After a two-year break, EPT Paris is set to make its return from February 18 to March 1. And PokerStars has rightly pointed out why it’s the most eagerly awaited event. The record-breaking debut and even bigger turnout expected in 2024, the stunning and iconic Palais des Congrès—previously home to events like the Eurovision Song Contest and UEFA Euro 2016 and the Spin & Go Championship making a return, and of course, the fact that it’s taking place in one of the most iconic cities in the world.

Give it a read and see why EPT Paris is the tournament everyone’s talking about.

888poker is rolling out its Sale Week again.

The gist: 21 regular weekly tournaments are getting their buy-ins cut by half, but the guaranteed prize pools are sticking around. The promo runs from February 9 to 16, so you have a week to take advantage.

Turns out maths is the real MVP.

Spraggy breaks down multiple tournament runs, focusing on the real backbone of success: mathematical probability and game theory.

There is a lot of talk about adjusting strategy on the fly, with every decision dissected for its logic and potential payoff.

“Our focus is on the game theory, mathematical probability, and the strategic adjustments needed to compete at a professional level.”

We don’t often post things ACR related, cos you know, unregulated site and all.

But, for those you play on it, there is now a dedicated support channel on X created to help with account, cashier and game play issues.

You can still catch this webinar on YouTube.

Barry Carter and Dara O’Kearney are giving out great free advice on how to win your way to the Irish Open.

It is a must watch for anyone looking to strategize.

Nik Airball is stirring the pot again, this time targeting tournament legends Alex and Kristen Foxen.

According to PokerNews, Airball posted on X, “Tourney players all suck, this is free money if I ever seen it!”

He’ll get to back up that claim on Hustler Casino Live, facing Alex in a $25/$50/$100 cash game Thursday, and Kristen at $100/$200 on Friday.

The Foxens aren’t just any tournament pros. Alex has over $54 million in live cashes and two WSOP bracelets. Kristen boasts five GPI Female Player of the Year awards and four bracelets. Their combined résumé reads like a Poker Hall of Fame ballot, but their livestreamed cash game experience is limited.

Poker fans can even put money on the line via Polymarket, betting on who will win more between Airball and Kristen.

California calls time on cardroom blackjack.

California has decided that cardrooms’ blackjack-style games are done for, tightening rules to shut down any game that looks, sounds, or feels like blackjack. The new regulations go into effect April 1, and operators say it could mean curtains for many cardrooms and plenty of lost jobs.

'Any game of blackjack shall not be approved for play.’

For cardrooms, it’s a big blow. For tribal casinos, it’s another win in a long-running rivalry. PokerOrg reports that the fallout could be far-reaching, with thousands of jobs and millions in revenue at risk.

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Women in Poker: The Complete Guide

If you want to get into poker, this guide will help you navigate your choices, from women-only events to the best community groups.

Mon, Feb 09
Play Two Major Tournament Series at WSOP Online This February

WSOP Online Circuit and WSOP Online Championships offer a combined $3.3 million in guaranteed prizes this February, while all existing WSOP Online players have a chance to claim a $400 reload bonus.

Fri, Feb 06
New Zealand iGaming Launch Pushed to Early 2027

The introduction of a new community funding provision to New Zealand’s “Online Casino Gambling Bill” has pushed the regulated iGaming market’s official start date to early 2027, when the first online casinos are expected to launch.

Fri, Feb 06
The Poker Express Brings Over $300,000 in Prizes to 8888poker

Take on daily challenges and punch your tickets to The Poker Express to compete for a share of a generous $300,000+ prize pool.

Fri, Feb 06
GGPoker Is Giving Away Over $18 Million This February

The world’s biggest online poker platform is giving away millions through leaderboard prizes, Valentine’s Day Cash Drops, and HongBao Rewards, while regional poker events continue adding value to players in select markets.

Thu, Feb 05
Kalshi Runs Attendance Predictions Market for WSOP 2026

The popular prediction markets platform now lets users trade on whether or not the 2026 WSOP Main Event will reach 10,000 entries, as Daniel Negreanu announces a Main Event seat giveaway and further poker-related markets.

Thu, Feb 05
WSOP 2026 Full Schedule Expected to Drop Next Week

All indications suggest the WSOP 2026 full schedule is set to be revealed imminently, possibly next week.

Wed, Feb 04
Why the AI Poker Challenge Is a Red Herring – Albeit a Funny One

While LLMs can be very funny to watch as they create an absolute mess of hands, this is not an indicator of how strong poker AI actually is.

Wed, Feb 04