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CoinPoker looks to be on a bit of a hiring spree.

Crypto-based offshore online poker room, CoinPoker, has added two more ambassadors to its roster, first announcing Abby Merk, who previously served as a BetMGM Poker ambassador. It has also brought on Argentinian musician and poker pro Alejandro “Papo MC” Lococo, who previously represented PokerStars.

The additions follow several recent signings, including Yohan Gilbert (“YoHViraL”), Mariano Grandoli, and Brantzen Wong, as the site continues to expand its ambassador lineup.

WSOP does listen to its players.

So yesterday, (March 8), Pennsylvania-based poker player Jeff Stellwagon tweeted that WSOP hadn’t adjusted its online tournament schedule for the leap-forward time change. His point: those events already run late enough for East Coasters.

Kevin Mathers quote-tweeted the post, and it turns out WSOP actually had adjusted the schedule right on time.

Jeff followed up, saying, “ Credit where it’s due,” WSOP did make the adjustment.

Jungleman’s fight against rigged games and cheating continues.

Dan Cates is not letting go of his efforts to make the world of private live and online games safer and more trustworthy. His latest idea – an insurance that would pay out in case you are cheated.

Spraggy is still fighting against the machines.

It seems that Spraggy is still trying to get his YouTube channel back, with no real assistance coming his way. He’ll be streaming on Twitch in the meantime, so that’s where you can get your daily dose of Spraggy.

The Big Game is here – check it out!

As promised, a whole new episode of The Big Game on Tour dropped today, featuring Rob Gronkowski’s debut in televised poker, Phil Hellmuth, Antonio 'The Magician’ Esfandiari, and more. Tune in right now and enjoy!

Are you committing all your chips with aces in PLO?

If you’re not sure how to play your aces in Pot Limit Omaha in cash games and tournaments, here are some quick tips from 888poker’s Vivi Saliba.

Fedor Holz parts ways with GGPoker.

Fedor Holz, one of the biggest names in the high roller scene and a (now former) GGPoker ambassador has decided to part way with the online giant. It seems Fedor is ready for the next stage of his life and new challenges, both on professional and private levels.

It was a week of bad beat jackpots.

Last week, three bad beat jackpots were won in three separate poker rooms across North America. The biggest one hit in Canada, where unlucky lucky players got to share over CAD $920,000 at Playground. This was the largest Omaha bad beat jackpot in history.

Don’t forget, The Big Game returns tomorrow!

The first episode of the new segment of The Big Game on Tour is coming out tomorrow on the PokerStars YouTube channel. Don’t forget to tune in – it should be a good one!

What are your thoughts on straddles in poker tournaments?

PokerGO Tour is trying something new, allowing straddles in tournaments for the first time ever. It’s an interesting concept that the poker community seems to have a wide range of opinions on. Do you think straddles make sense in a tournament format?
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