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PokerStars No Longer Lets You Pick a Table in Low Stakes Cash Games
PokerStars No Longer Lets You Pick a Table in Low Stakes Cash Games

PokerStars has rolled out a new seating system in the cash game lobby dubbed SeatFinder for lower-stakes games in the dot-com market. It removes the ability to choose a table and seat in an effort to create a more recreational-friendly environment.

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WSOP 2025 Main Event: Flight 1B Proved the Best Path to the Final Table
WSOP 2025 Main Event: Flight 1B Proved the Best Path to the Final Table

Flight 1B outperformed all other starting days at the 2025 WSOP Main Event, sending four players to the final table despite representing just 11% of the field.

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WSOP 2025 Main Event Player Demographics: The Numbers May Surprise You
WSOP 2025 Main Event Player Demographics: The Numbers May Surprise You

Here’s what the WSOP 2025 Main Event player breakdown says — from unexpected national trends to subtle shifts in gender, age, and US state representation.

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BetRivers Poker Sees Record MTT Turnout and Expands Promos Across All Formats
BetRivers Poker Sees Record MTT Turnout and Expands Promos Across All Formats

The newest US online poker site continues its post-launch momentum with record-breaking Sunday tournaments, extended promotions, and new rewards across all game formats.

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No Three-Peat: WSOP 2025 Main Event Misses 10K Mark but Still Makes History
No Three-Peat: WSOP 2025 Main Event Misses 10K Mark but Still Makes History

The 2025 WSOP Main Event drew 9,735 players—down slightly from the last two record-breaking years but still the third-largest in history with a $90.5 million prize pool.

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WSOP Main Event 2025: What Entry Flight, Stack Size & Who Typically Wins
WSOP Main Event 2025: What Entry Flight, Stack Size & Who Typically Wins

A look at key trends from recent years reveals which starting days attract winners, what stack sizes are good enough, and who typically takes down poker’s biggest title, the WSOP Main Event.

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Three Weeks After Launch, BetRivers Poker Begins to Settle Into a Groove
Three Weeks After Launch, BetRivers Poker Begins to Settle Into a Groove

BetRivers Poker is gaining momentum with boosted tournament guarantees, a new cash game leaderboard, and strong early feedback from players following its successful shared liquidity launch.

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BetMGM Poker Schedules $1M Guaranteed Summer Classic Series
BetMGM Poker Schedules $1M Guaranteed Summer Classic Series

Baseball-themed Summer Classic series returns with $1.1 million in guarantees for players in NJ, MI & PA.

US Online Poker
Can WSOP 2025 Make History Again? Trends Point Up — But Not Without Caveats
Can WSOP 2025 Make History Again? Trends Point Up — But Not Without Caveats

With entries up and the WSOP+ app driving growth this year’s summer series, the 2025 Main Event hopes of a third consecutive attendance record, but will it happen?

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Maine Online Poker Bill Just Passed -- But Governor Might Kill It
Maine Online Poker Bill Just Passed — But Governor Might Kill It

A new state could legalize online poker and casinos as Maine lawmakers pass igaming bill, but don’t get your hopes up—it’s likely to be vetoed.

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BetRivers Poker Likely the Lone Online Poker Site in West Virginia for a While
BetRivers Poker Likely the Lone Online Poker Site in West Virginia for a While

BetRivers Poker is now live in West Virginia, and the state lottery confirms no other operators are currently planning to launch. But that could change.

Industry
New York Senator: Regulated Online Poker "Not if, But When"
New York Senator: Regulated Online Poker “Not if, But When”

Senator Addabbo remains confident that igaming will eventually be legalized in New York despite ongoing opposition, insisting it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a reality in the state.

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