April 2025 News Archive
The 2025 Irish Poker Open shattered records in attendance and prize money, making it the most successful edition yet—here’s how the numbers stacked up. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
The PokerStars SCOOP League returns for the second time for the upcoming Spring Championship of Online Poker, adding excitement and giving everyone a chance to get involved. —
Just a day after BetMGM and WSOP expanded their shared liquidity network to include PA players, BetRivers has confirmed its plans for a multi-state launch and new state expansions. —
WSOP+ app will be mandatory for all players at the 2025 WSOP, allowing online registration, real-time tournament info tracking, notifications, and more. —
BetMGM and WSOP have successfully merged Pennsylvania into their shared liquidity networks, marking a major step for the state’s online poker market. —
The 2025 World Series of Poker bracelet series unites players from four states online for the first time and features five hybrid events with live final tables. —
888poker launches a new vlog series, following their ambassadors across various 888poker LIVE stops in Europe. —
Learn what No KYC Casinos are, why they exist — and why we do no recommend you play on these sites. —
May Millions, BetMGM Poker network’s first tournament series since adding Pennsylvania to its shared liquidity network, features a record-setting $1 million in guarantees. in a single weekend. —
The operator notifies players via email that Pennsylvania will soon join its shared liquidity, forming the first-ever four-state online poker network in the US. —
GGPoker’s massive World Festival returns on May 4 with over 1600 tournaments, $250 million guaranteed, and the potential to break last year’s record $331 million payout. —
Casino Click has added a range of new titles to its gaming catalog, including fresh live dealer games from ICONIC 21 and a selection of new Playson video slots. —
In a major win for Pennsylvania online poker players, the state has officially joined MSIGA, with shared liquidity set to go live on April 28. —
The second iteration of the WSOP Circuit in Toronto was a success once more, with the Main Event generating a prize pool in excess of C$3.7 million. —
We sat down with EPT Tournament Director Toby Stone to get the inside scoop on PokerStars’ new live tournament rules—what’s changing, why it’s happening and how player feedback played a key role. —
The Road to Vegas 2025 promo over at GGPoker continues to fill up the WSOP Main Event seats, giving players a chance to qualify for the big one at a huge discount. —
The 45th Irish Poker Open saw an absolutely record-breaking Main Event turnout with 4,562 entries, blowing the original €2.5 million guarantee completely out of the water. —
888poker will be hosting another leg of the UK Poker League at the Grosvenor’s Casino in Edinburgh, bringing big prizes and plenty of excitement on and off the felt. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
With one week to go, BetMGM must act: Launch online poker in Nevada or seek a 15th waiver — but with regulators growing impatient, the chances of another extension may be slimmer than ever. —
With a buy-in of just $108 and a massive guarantee of $5,000,000, the Bounty Hunter Series Main Event over at GGPoker offers great value for money – and there are plenty of Stage 1 flights remaining! —
GGPoker, the official sponsor of The Poker Room at Great Canadian Resort Toronto, has qualified over 400 players as the WSOP-C Toronto Main Event gets underway today. —
During the Irish Poker Open we sat down with Rob to talk poker, reality TV and his love of the game. —
Stay up to date with the new law regulating Alberta Online Casino and learn all the details about the upcoming regulated online gambling market in the province. —
With $10,000,000 in guarantees, a $100k Leaderboard, and a $1M Main Event, the Omaholic Series at GGPoker is a must-play for all fans of the Great Game of Omaha. —
The SCOOP series in the US awarded over $5.1 million across MI, NJ, and PA, likely marking the final segregated edition as Pennsylvania prepares to join the shared liquidity network. —
Leading up to the 2025 SCOOP, PokerStars is hosting the SCOOP Warm Up series with $6M in guarantees and giving away $50,000 worth of tickets. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has confirmed to Pokerfuse that shared liquidity is imminent, with the first operators expected to go live with merged PA player pools in the coming weeks. —
In the last year, PokerStrategy, PokerScout and CardPlayer.com have been sold to a crypto marketing company. Today, there are very few sites that still promote legal, regulated online poker. —
The PartyPoker Tour runs throughout the UK, starting on April 19 in London. —
The new season of The Big Game on Tour will start airing on May 24, preceded by a May 17 special showcasing how Loose Cannons were selected. —
888poker is bringing a special treat for its players on Sunday, April 13, removing rake from all afternoon tournaments and boosting guarantees for 10% across the board. —
Check out our extensive ClubWPT Gold review and discover all the pros and cons of this fresh sweepstakes poker operator. —
The big anniversary event at PokerStars didn’t quite meet its massive $6M guarantee, but it was still one of the biggest tournaments we stand to witness in 2025. —
PokerStars Open Philly 2025 brings a rich schedule of affordable tournaments, highlighted by the $500,000 guaranteed Main Event. —
The sweepstakes poker landscape in the US is changing, leading to operators becoming more restrictive and catering to players from fewer states. —
The new WPT Global welcome bonus features a big 100% cashback up to $3,000 and loads of extra value in Casino Coin and tournament tickets. —
The PokerStars-sponsored Irish Poker Open returns for its 45th anniversary with a record 1,231 online qualifiers already locked in — including 764 from PokerStars alone. —
Pokerfuse spoke with Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto to learn what’s new for WSOP Toronto 2025, including expanded capacity, online registration, and continued partnership with GGPoker. —
The festival promises to be bigger than ever, with its largest guarantee to date and sights set on breaking attendance records! —
Canada’s fourth largest province is on track to launch a regulated online poker market by 2026 with shared liquidity either with Ontario or internationally. —
For the first time ever, the Irish Poker Open proudly hosts the Irish Open Deaf Championship which takes place on Day 1 of the IPO. —
Doug Polk has wrapped up his challenge on ClubWPT Gold after 160 hours of play, falling way short of his initial $100k target. —
888poker will be setting the stage in Barcelona this May, bringing another exciting and budget-friendly poker festival to he masses. —
The latest poker podcasts from the pokerfuse podcast directory. —
The €250 Ladies Championship takes place April 17 to 18 over in Dublin as part of the Irish Poker Open. —
Ahead of the anniversary edition this Sunday, seven satellites guaranteeing 1,700 seats will take place along with hundreds more discounted chances to win your way in.. —
US online poker network BetMGM disqualified a player for violating account rules in the recently concluded March Mania Series, adjusting payouts in a rare public move. —
Join the action at Clubs Poker ring game tables this April, complete challenges during the month, and claim some extra Sweeps Coins for your bankroll. —
Former state Rep. George Dunbar, a key proponent of online poker and shared liquidity in Pennsylvania, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). —