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As PokerStars Remains Offline in Ontario, Players Look for an Alternative

GGPoker Ontario is experiencing a significant surge in player traffic as PokerStars remains closed, without specifics on when the new platform will go live.

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Enter Barny Boatman’s poll.

How do you rate sitting at tables without electronics being allowed? Let the man know!

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

Stapes’ fairwell video from PokerStars.

With PokerStars Ontario currently out of the picture, GGPoker is raking in the benefits.

PokerStars has temporarily left the Ontario market ahead of its big re-launch under a new brand. This left many players looking for a new online home in the province, and it sure looks like all paths lead to GGPoker Ontario.

Will headphones be banned at live poker events?

It’s not a definite, but it’s on the table thats for sure.

Free poker coverage? WSOP 2026 has got you covered.

Finally the WSOP realized people actually want to watch poker without jumping through subscription hoops. 2026 will see no more paywalls and lots of free YouTube streams. Bravo!

Overlay season is in full swing at 888poker.

The 888poker XL Spring Series Rakeless Main Event is shaping up to be a value spot for tournament grinders. The operator set a $500,000 guarantee but is falling short on entries, which means a big overlay is likely.

WSOP online registration is now open!

With the live 2026 event kicking off in two weeks’ time, now is the time to register. We have a guide to the WSOP Live app to help you navigate all it has to offer.

👏 This, this this.

Fair pay first. Rating systems second.

Night 2 of No Gamble, No Future Live put a spotlight on Chris Moneymaker, who ended the evening with $74,400 in profit, showing everyone that he is still a force to be reckoned with at the felt.

He reached nearly $160,000 in chips at one point before coming back to earth, but he kept his top spot on the leaderboard.

Meanwhile, Phil Hellmuth managed a win, though PokerOrg points out it was a modest one.

Feel good story of the day. Blackpool’s most dedicated regular finally cashes in big.

Lilian Welch has been a familiar face at the Grosvenor G Casino in Blackpool for 14 years, but now she can add a new title to her collection: 888poker UKPL Blackpool Main Event champion.

At 83 years old, Welch outlasted a field of 318 entries to claim £31,390, the biggest score of her career.

The £560 buy-in event saw a prize pool of £151,050 and paid 38 spots, with notable players like Brandon Sheils and 888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson making the money. Welch’s win shows that sometimes, playing for fun is the best strategy of all.

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BetRivers Poker Ambassador Phil Hellmuth Is Hosting a Special Event at Rivers Casino

Join the action in the $250 Hellmuth Deepstack Turbo Black Chip Bounty Tournament at Rivers Casino on May 14 & have a shot at the legend!

Wed, May 06
Ontario Online Poker Just Reported One of its Largest Months in History

The poker market is up 7% so far this year — putting it in a very strong position ahead of a hopeful Alberta integration soon.

Wed, May 06
PokerStars Ontario Shutting Down Ahead of the New Platform Launch

PokerStars Ontario will be stopping its casino, poker, and betting services as of May 7 for a brief period in preparation for the launch of the new PokerStars on FanDuel platform.

Tue, May 05
Michigan Names Offshore Online Poker Rooms in Crackdown as Enforcement Steps Up

Michigan Gaming Control Board’s latest crackdown includes offshore poker sites, with WPN (ACR Poker) and Chico Poker Network skins among those targeted.

Tue, May 05
GGPoker Becomes Official Live Event Partner of Grosvenor Casinos

GGPoker and Grosvenor Casinos joined forces to bring extra value to players across the Goliath, the UK Open, The Behemoth, GUKPT, and other live poker tours played at over 35 live casino locations.

Mon, May 04
PokerStars Is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary with a $50 Million Tournament Series

PokerStars will celebrate a quarter of a century in the poker business with special editions of its landmark events like the Sunday Storm and Sunday Million, and valuable giveaways for all Annivesary Series runners.

Sun, May 03
888poker’s XL Spring Series Returns This May With $1.5M in Guarantees

Join the action over at 888poker this May, pick from dozens of tournaments made for every buy-in, and fight for a share of $1,500,000 in guaranteed prizes.

Fri, May 01
BetRivers Poker Summer Warm-Up Series Brings $500k in Prizes This May

A major tournament series will run on BetRivers Poker for players in MI, PA, WV, and DE, offering $500k in guaranteed prizes, exclusive champions’ trophies, and thousands in extra promo value.

Thu, Apr 30