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Play Two Major Tournament Series at WSOP Online This February

WSOP Online Circuit and WSOP Online Championships offer a combined $3.3 million in guaranteed prizes this February, while all existing WSOP Online players have a chance to claim a $400 reload bonus. —


New Zealand iGaming Launch Pushed for Early 2027

The introduction of a new community funding provision to New Zealand’s “Online Casino Gambling Bill” has pushed the regulated iGaming market’s official start date to early 2027, when the first online casinos are expected to launch. —


The Poker Express Brings Over $300,000 in Prizes to 8888poker

Take on daily challenges and punch your tickets to The Poker Express to compete for a share of a generous $300,000+ prize pool. —


GGPoker Is Giving Away Over $18 Million This February

The world’s biggest online poker platform is giving away millions through leaderboard prizes, Valentine’s Day Cash Drops, and HongBao Rewards, while regional poker events continue adding value to players in select markets. —


Kalshi Runs Attendance Predictions Market for WSOP 2026

The popular prediction markets platform now lets users trade on whether or not the 2026 WSOP Main Event will reach 10,000 entries, as Daniel Negreanu announces a Main Event seat giveaway and further poker-related markets. —


WSOP 2026 Full Schedule Expected to Drop Next Week

All indications suggest the WSOP 2026 full schedule is set to be revealed imminently, possibly next week. —


Why the AI Poker Challenge Is a Red Herring – Albeit a Funny One

While LLMs can be very funny to watch as they create an absolute mess of hands, this is not an indicator of how strong poker AI actually is. —


Win Your Seat to the 888poker LIVE Glasgow Main Event This February

The second 888poker LIVE stop of 2026 is quickly approaching, and the operator is giving away two packages to the Main Event via a special freeroll at the end of the month. —


Massive C$758,000 Bad Beat Jackpot Paid Out at Playground Poker Club in Montreal

The world-famous poker club paid out another massive bad beat jackpot, as two players ran a straight flush into a straight flush to trigger the 6-figure payout just months before the WSOPC returns to Montreal. —


BetRivers Poker Nears New Jersey Launch — Here’s What We Know

After rapid expansion into four states, BetRivers confirms New Jersey is next as preparations for launch near completion. —


Clubs Poker Announces a New 30 SC Welcome Offer

The sweepstakes poker platform is awarding new players who make a $10 purchase with 30 SC and 30 free spins for the Hot Chilli Bells slot machine as part of its comprehensive promotional offer. —


PokerStars SCOOP Warm Up Is Here with $10 Million in Guarantees

The series will host 69 events across multiple brackets, with buy-ins ranging from $5.50 to $5,300, and a total of $10,000,000 paid out across 16 days of intense tournament poker action. —


Australian Poker is Back as Melbourne Millions Smashes Guarantees

The new PlayLive poker room in Melbourne has hosted its first tournament series with great success as the city prepares for the return of the Aussie Millions this spring. —


ClubWPT Gold Launches Rabbit Hunt -- But It'll Cost You

Leading sweepstakes poker site adds yet another feature that players must pay to access. —


GGPoker’s New Ocean Rewards Program Goes Live: Here’s What You Need to Know

With GGPoker’s new Ocean Rewards loyalty scheme going live, we bring answers to some of the burning questions regarding the transition. —


PokerStars’ Winter Series Reaches Midpoint With Main Events Still Ahead

Operator’s flagship Winter Series is now halfway through across US and Ontario markets, with more than $1.5 million in combined guarantees. —


Three New Promotions Roll Out Across BetRivers’ US Poker Markets

BetRivers Poker launches three promotions, including two new offers, Double Glitch and Double the Splash, alongside the return of Added Money Week. —


Join the Craic: Irish Poker Open 2026 Heats Up with PokerStars Satellites

Grab a pint, shuffle up online, and secure your spot in Ireland’s most iconic poker celebration. —


PokerStars European Poker Tour Returns to Paris to Kick-Off the 2026 Season

EPT Paris will feature the return of the Spin & Go Championship Live, as well as PokerStars Open, PokerStars Open Cup, and a variety of High Roller events. —


Maine Online Poker: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about legal online poker in Maine — the law, regulation process, upcoming sites, and how to play safely. —