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BetRivers Poker Championship Fills COOP Void With $500K Guaranteed Series

Only days after PokerStars confirmed it would not run COOP in the US this year, BetRivers Poker has stepped in to fill the gap with its first-ever Championship series, guaranteeing over $500,000. —


888poker XL Autumn Series Returns With $1.5M in Guarantees up for Grabs

Featuring well over 50 tournaments in total and a rakeless Main Event with $500,000 guaranteed, the 888poker XL Autumn Series is not one to miss. —


“Game-Changing”: ClubWPT Gold Pulls Out of Two States, Ends All Gold Coins Games

Amid mounting scrutiny of sweepstakes gaming, ClubWPT Gold is pulling out of Connecticut and Louisiana while hinting at a new business model shift starting next week. —


World Poker Tour Launches WPT Wildcard, a New Content-Creator Focused Format

First WPT Wildcard events will take place during the WPT Prime Lodge festival, featuring interesting twists and turns to traditional gameplay. —


Why PokerStars is Not Running COOP in the US Market This Fall

PokerStars announced a COOP series for Ontario but not for the US, the first time the fall festival won’t run in this market. We explore possible reasons behind the pause. —


GGPoker Reaches New Milestone With 500,000+ Online Players

GGPoker continues to assert its dominance, reaching a new and significant milestone in terms of concurrent active players. —


The Full Schedule for the 2025 WPT World Championship Is Here!

The 2025 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas will feature 78 total events, with buy-ins starting at just $600. —


BetRivers Poker Adds Twist to Sunday Play With Thursday Night Freeroll Tickets

BetRivers Poker has introduced Thursday Night Freerolls, giving players a chance to win seats into major Sunday tournaments by playing qualifying events each week. —


Poker HUDs, Trackers, and Bankroll Managers: The Complete Guide

Discover the best poker HUDs, tracking software, and bankroll apps — learn how they work, where they’re allowed, and which tools are free or paid. —


Poker Calculators: The Ultimate Guide

Your complete guide to free and premium poker calculators — learn odds, equity, EV, ICM, and variance tools to improve your game. —


Clubs Poker Unveils SPEED WEEK: 50,000 SC GTD, 80 Events, and a 5,000 SC Leaderboard

Clubs Poker’s SPEED WEEK packs 80 fast‑paced events with 50,000 SC in guarantees, highlighting the platform’s growing presence in sweepstakes poker. —


Historic Main Event Sets Stage for WSOP-C Montreal’s November Comeback

The WSOP Circuit Montreal will return this November at Playground Poker Club, following a record-breaking August series that featured a C$4.4 million Main Event prize pool. —


What Is the Softest Sweepstakes Poker Site?

Looking for the softest sweepstakes poker site to play on? We compare three relative newcomers to the scene to provide some assistance. —


Poker Icon and BetRivers Poker Ambassador Phil Hellmuth Expands Media Presence with Fade Us Sports Launch

Poker’s all-time champion takes his signature style to the sports betting conversation on VSiN. —


PokerStars ONCOOP Returns to Ontario with $2M in Guarantees

PokerStars’ Ontario Championship of Online Poker (COOP) returns for its fourth edition with C$2 million in guaranteed prizes. —


ClubWPT Gold Set to Enter Canada Amid Global Poker’s Withdrawal

Modern sweepstakes platform by World Poker Tour is reportedly preparing for a Canadian launch later this year, as hinted by site ambassador Doug Polk and recent posts on social media. —


The PokerStars Big Game on Tour Returns to YouTube End of Month

Round 2 of the Big Game on Tour will start airing on the PokerStars YouTube channel on Sep 28, featuring a truly action-packed lineup, so we can look forward to the fireworks. —


EPT Barcelona 2025: Thomas Eychenne Crowned Main Event Champion

Frenchman Thomas Eychenne tops 2,045 players to win €1.2 million and the EPT Barcelona 2025 Main Event, as PokerStars’ flagship stop delivers record prize pools across marquee events. —


Overwhelming Demand Forces WPT Global to Pause $2 Million Crazy Freeroll Series

WPT Global has temporarily paused its $2 million Crazy Freeroll Series due to server overload from unprecedented participation, with the promotion set to resume next month. —


Guilherme Kleist Triumphs in Spin & Go Championship at PokerStars EPT Barcelona

Brazil’s Guilherme Kleist captured the Spin & Go Championship title at PokerStars EPT Barcelona 2025, defeating Joao Nascimento heads up, as the innovative format now looks ahead to its next live running at EPT Paris 2026. —


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