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Alberta Backs International Shared Liquidity in Major Canada Online Poker Case

Counsel for Alberta’s Attorney General will be presenting oral arguments during Oct 7 hearing to fight the appeal seeking to block international player pooling

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In case you’re confused about phased tournaments, here’s your detailed guide.

Phased tournaments have become pretty popular in online poker over the last few years. If you are not familiar with how this format works and what the pros and cons are, this guide from PokerStars should help.

Patrik walked right into that one…

Nice hand, well played

The October 7 hearing that could determine the fate of online poker in Alberta and Ontario is getting closer.

In the most recent development, Counsel for Alberta’s Attorney General announced they’ll be making the case for international shared liquidity, looking to push back against the appeal coming from several provinces.

How much money do pro poker players make, really?

This is one of those questions that many fans want an answer to. Of course, there are so many different factors to it, from stakes to game types to skill levels, but Jeremy Ausmus brings at least some answers.

Brad Owen is back in action at the Bellagio.

Check out Owen’s latest vlog, featuring some high-stakes cash game action from one of the most legendary poker rooms in Las Vegas.

Check out Dominik Nitsche’s free poker solver.

It looks like a pretty cool tool, and it is completely free, at least for the time being, so if you were looking for alternatives to paid solutions, this one might be for you.

PokerGO CEO shares his thoughts after an amazing week of poker.

With the most epic High Stakes Poker streams in history now in the books, Brent Hanks, CEO of PokerGO, took to X to express his gratitude to all the players who joined the action, entire team who made the whole thing possible, and, of course, thousands of fans worldwide who tuned in.

The final hand of the High Stakes Poker was another banger.

What better way to wrap up this epic High Stakes Poker session than with another $2.4 million pot, just for fun?

Check out these player-based exploits to incorporate into your game plan.

Here’s another piece of free poker training from Jonathan Little, focusing on various exploits you can make against certain player types and how these adjustments can help you increase your win rate.

Who were Garrett Adelstein’s toughest (and softest) opponents over the years?

Garrett joins Doug Polk to talk about the toughest five cash game opponents he had to face, plus the worst one, just for good measure. It’s an hour-long interview, so the two go into quite a bit of detail.

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WSOP Online September Circuit Schedule Set With $1.5M in Guarantees

The WSOP Online September Circuit features 12 ring events across 12 days, with $1.5 million in guaranteed prizes for players in four US states.

Fri, Aug 28
Irish Open’s Global Expansion Starts This Week In Sydney

The first ever international Irish Open festival starts on August 31 and features two weeks of non-stop tournament action, along with the famous Craic Den, designed to keep the players entertained even after they bust their tournaments.

Wed, Aug 26
888poker’s Noche de Poker El Festival Is Coming to Seville Next Week

The upcoming 888poker live festival brings a rich and affordable schedule for all players, headlined by the €440 Main Event.

Wed, Aug 26
dfbuzzbeater Wins Again in Clubs Poker’s No Fee Daily Mix Series

The player went back-to-back in winning the Player of the Week title, cashing in 11 of the 15 available events, and taking home the title with a margin of over 400 points and the most dominant performance to date.

Wed, Aug 26
PLO 8 Beginner’s Guide – Rules, Starting Hands, and Strategy Tips

Learn how to play Pot Limit Omaha 8 or Better (PLO 8), including the rules, hand selection, low-hand basics, scooping strategy, and common beginner mistakes.

Tue, Aug 25
Razzdugi Beginner’s Guide – Rules, Starting Hands, and Strategy Tips

Learn how to play Razzdugi, from hand rankings and starting hands to basic strategy for winning both the Razz and Badugi sides of the pot.

Tue, Aug 25
PokerStars on FanDuel Launches Nightly Stars Leaderboard With $2,500 in Weekly Prizes

Compete in Nightly Stars tournaments, accumulate points for every dollar cashed, and win up to $500 worth of tournament tickets at the end of the week.

Mon, Aug 24
Core Changes to the PLO Trainer Software That You May Have Missed

Learn about a number of significant changes that were introduced to the PLO Trainer software this year and two core updates that were rolled out in recent weeks.

Mon, Aug 24