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888 Poker Adds AI Feature to Estimate Tournament Duration

888 poker players in Alberta can now see estimated tournament running times, a feature increasingly common across online poker sites.

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An interesting tip from a player who’s been around a little while.

Josh Arieh says that having a side gig of some sort is a must for a professional poker player. It gives you something to focus on beside the game, and it can certainly help with the financial side of things.

Peter is not a type of player to go into bluffing wars with.

Shoving with air when Peter seems keen to play is a very risky strategy.

Will ClubWTP Gold break the record?

The operator seems to be on track to break the world’s largest poker tournament record with its $5M freeroll. They are over half way there, and there are still a couple of weeks left.

This might be an obvious tell that many casual players are guilty of.

It is something that requires focused effort to eliminate from your play.

Was this way too nitty from Mikki?

It feels like not raising that river leaves a lot of potential value on the table.

Here’s your chance to win some cash game credits on PokerStars.

It’s a fun little game, and you have a shot at $10 in free cash game credits, so what’s not to like?

Lucky Chewy is back on YouTube.

Andrew 'Lucky Chewy’ Lichtenberger has returned to YouTube after a few weeks, and this time around, he offers a video breaking down a few of his most interesting hands.

Start your journey to the WSOP Paradise on GGPoker.

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There are daily Cub3d tickets up for grabs on BetRivers Poker.

If you play online poker in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Delaware, or West Virginia, and enjoy the jackpot sit and go format, this is one promo you should know about and take advantage of.

Doug makes a pretty good point here.

Texas authorities are coming after illegal poker rooms in the state (the ones that are actually charging the rake). However, Polk asks a good question, wondering how was it that The Lodge, that actually does things by the book, was among the first ones on the list. Was it just a bad run or something else?

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Doug Polk Sets the Tone for the Big Game on Tour Return

The first episode of the new Big Game series saw some fireworks, with Polk pulling a big bluff on the very first hand of the session.

Mon, Nov 09
The Big Game on Tour Returns Headlined by Famous Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

The popular poker show returns for another series, featuring the famous host of the 'Kill Tony’ show, big-name pros like Doug Polk and Antonio Esfandiari, and more.

Fri, Nov 06
Paradise Parlay Returns With up to $500k for All 2026 WSOP Final Tablists and Bracelet Winners

All players who reached a final table in any 2026 WSOP event can look forward to thousands in extra value at WSOP Paradise, including guaranteed rewards just for entering the Super Main Event.

Thu, Nov 05
GGPoker November Promos: $14 Million in Black Friday Sales, November King & Daily Leaderboards

The world’s leading poker operator is giving away $14 million in extra value, with special Gem and Buy-in Sales, weekly leaderboards, and regional promotions spicing things up on top of GGPoker’s signature promotions.

Thu, Nov 05
Last Call to Get Your Full Limited-Time Free Access to PokerCoaching

The Black Friday pass gives you full access to pretty much everything the popular poker training site has to offer through Thursday, November 5.

Wed, Nov 04
Popular Poker Streamer Lex Veldhuis Unveiled as the Latest GGPoker Ambassador

Moving forward, Veldhuis will act as a Global Streaming Ambassador for GGPoker, adding his unique experience, flare, and passion for the game to the mix.

Tue, Nov 03
PokerStars on FanDuel Goes Live in Alberta as a Ring-Fenced Site

PokerStars on FanDuel is live in Alberta, catering to the players in the province and currently not sharing the player pool with the Ontario site.

Mon, Nov 02
BetRivers Poker Goes Live With Mystery Bounty Tournaments

The first mystery bounty event on BetRivers Poker takes place on Wednesday, November 4, officially introducing the new format on the platform.

Mon, Nov 02