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Is Online Poker Heading for Second Boom in 2020?
Is Online Poker Heading for Second Boom in 2020?

As a new wave of COVID-19 cases sweeping across the world coincides with the seasonal busy season for online poker, another boom could be in the cards.

Poker Room News
GGPoker Joins High Stakes Fest with $22 Million Guaranteed High Rollers Week Tournament Series
GGPoker Joins High Stakes Fest with $22 Million Guaranteed High Rollers Week Tournament Series

Announced last minute, GGPoker’s High Rollers Week tournament series overlaps with PokerStars’ EPT Online and partypoker’s Caribbean Poker Party online festivals.

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Exclusive: Run It Once Poker's Sit N Go Product SNG Select Goes Live
Exclusive: Run It Once Poker’s Sit N Go Product SNG Select Goes Live

With its latest innovation, RIO Poker offers the chance for both lottery-style and traditional SNG players to play at the same tables.

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PokerStars Moves the EPT Online
PokerStars Moves the EPT Online

The prestigious live tournament brand makes its online debut in 2020.

Poker Room News
$30 Million Guaranteed Battle of Malta Online Series Kicks Off this Sunday on GGPoker
$30 Million Guaranteed Battle of Malta Online Series Kicks Off this Sunday on GGPoker

Another prestigious series is set to take off on GGPoker featuring 15 ring events including a $3 million guaranteed Main Event.

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Which Online Poker Rooms are Expected to Part of the Initial Launch of Online Gaming in Michigan?
Which Online Poker Rooms are Expected to Part of the Initial Launch of Online Gaming in Michigan?

With state regulators pushing to launch internet gaming in the state before the end of the year, we take a look at which online poker brands are likely to be present when Michigan igaming becomes a reality.

Poker Room News
PokerStars VR Expands Beyond Poker, Now Supports Blackjack and Slots
PokerStars VR Expands Beyond Poker, Now Supports Blackjack and Slots

The virtual reality game by PokerStars now gives players a virtual casino experience away from the poker tables.

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October Online Series Gets Underway on the partypoker US Network in New Jersey
October Online Series Gets Underway on the partypoker US Network in New Jersey

Yet another online tournament festival kicks off for New Jersey players, culminating in a $75,000 guaranteed event this Sunday, October 18.

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Bounty Hunters Series Debuts on GGPoker with $40 Million in Guarantees
Bounty Hunters Series Debuts on GGPoker with $40 Million in Guarantees

GGPoker launches a bounty-exclusive tournament series with tournament fees capped to 5%.

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GGPoker Reimburses Over 4000 Players Following Recent RTA Related Bans
GGPoker Reimburses Over 4000 Players Following Recent RTA Related Bans

Following the alleged use of real-time assistance tools by a high-profile player, GGPoker bans 40 accounts and compensates thousands of affected players with a share of $1.175 million confiscated funds.

Poker Room News
Fall Circuit Online Series Returns to WSOP.com with Omaha-Exclusive Companion Series
Fall Circuit Online Series Returns to WSOP.com with Omaha-Exclusive Companion Series

Taking place mid-October, both series combine to give nearly $1.5 million in guarantees.

Poker Room News
PGCB Expected to Approve 888 iGaming License Tomorrow, But Will a WSOP or 888 Online Poker Room Go Live in Pennsylvania Soon?
PGCB Expected to Approve 888 iGaming License Tomorrow, But Will a WSOP or 888 Online Poker Room Go Live in Pennsylvania Soon?

So far, the PGCB does not have a soft launch for WSOP/888 scheduled.

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