The Rail Week starting November 03
November 07
PartyPoker Live is London bound.
For anyone in the UK or Europe the last stop of the PartyPoker Live tour is probably a no brainer. Loads of action is spread across 7 days and buy-ins that won’t break the bank. Could be a good one to check out.Top podcast listen of the day.
A new episode of the Rec Poker podcast has dropped, diving into what it really means to be part of a team or crew. Listen below.Chasing chips and running into reality.
In a post on Sam Greenwood’s substack Punt of the Day, he details how quickly fortunes can turn at a poker final table, drawing a parallel with the heartbreak of being a Blue Jays fan. One moment you’re chasing a million-dollar prize, the next you’re on the outside looking in after one brutal flip.Sometimes, the road leads right back where you started.
Over on the WPT Matt Savage looks back at his return to San Jose’s Bay 101 for the 2025 Shooting Star Championship.
He discusses the tournament’s history, familiar faces, and his own journey in the world of poker, offering readers a grounded perspective on coming full circle.
PokerNews catches up with Stapes ahead of his comedy set.
For those of us not at the NAPT that is currently underway in Vegas, here is a sneak peak at their comedy night, with poker’s funny-man Stapes front and centre.WSOP documentary episode 2 has dropped.
If you a fan of the big names in poker this documentary is for you.
It tracks the pros (along with some recs) as they all try and make deep runs at last year’s WSOP Paradise we get to follow along from the comfort of our own homes.
Poker pro heads to jail after legal run-ins and threatening WPT CEO Adam Pliska.
According to PokerNews, Jordan Cristos has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to threatening a judge along with others.
His legal troubles followed a domestic violence conviction, and he’s now facing a lengthy stay in the Clark County Detention Center.
An oldie but a goodie.
This YouTube video from another Phil (this time Galfond) explores why Phil Ivey is considered the greatest of all time, drawing on his own experiences both playing against Ivey and observing his career. Although first published a year ago the video still holds up. It’s a great look at what makes Ivey so respected, both on and off the felt.It was just another million-dollar hand on a week night.
Alan Keating, Handz, Blank Check Ben, and J.R. face off in a high-stakes poker livestream, racking up massive pots and memorable moments.
If you missed the action, Hustler Casino Live’s YouTube page has all the record-breaking hands right where you left them.
Chidwick keeps closing in on poker’s top spot.
Stephen Chidwick edged out Thomas Boivin to win the prestigious NAPT Super High Roller, according to PokerOrg.
With this victory, Chidwick narrows the gap to Bryn Kenney at the top of the all-time money list, a leaderboard that looks increasingly within reach for him. Let’s goooooo!
November 06
BetRivers Poker marks its first birthday with ten days of promos.
BetRivers Poker is celebrating its first anniversary with ten days of promotions, including a deposit bonus and rake-based rewards.
The festivities run until November 9, offering something for both casual and serious players. All the details can be found on their site.
Flip and Go to bring fast action to the Irish Open.
The Irish Poker Open has announced the debut of Flip and Go tournaments for the 2026 festival, offering players a fast track to the main event for just €100.
Win your first flip and you’re into a €1k event; win more and you can even sell your extra spots. Whether you’re a pro or a recreational player, the new format promises a unique twist on qualifying for big money.
Day 2. Poker pros take a cross-country trip, but it’s not all fun and games.
Poker pros Rampage and Wolfgang are traveling across Canada, competing to win more money and take on various challenges.
The trip is part of a Club WPT Gold promo, where sign-ups with the code ROADTRIP increase the freeroll prize pool and the number of punishments for the hosts.
888poker freerolls as part of the Global League start today!
The new Global League from 888poker gives all players a chance to qualify for 888poker LIVE events via a monthly league featuring freerolls and low buy-in online tournaments.GTO just got a little less intimidating.
In a recent article on pokerfuse written by Ivan, we dig into PeakGTO.
It is an accessible entry point for players who want to learn GTO strategy without the usual complexity.
Developed by PokerCoaching.com, it provides a vast library of solved hands and training tools in an intuitive interface. Players can now study and practice any spot without a steep learning curve.
Get your hands on a WPT World Championship seat for less!
Running on WPT on November 12, a $580 satellite event will run on WPT guaranteeing 3 packages to the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas.
Each package includes a $10,400 buy-in + $2,600 cash to cover expenses.
Hellmuth keeping it the family.
In Pokerati.com’s latest profile, Phil Hellmuth talks candidly about mentoring his son, Phillip, and the bumps along the way.
As Hellmuth brings his family into the poker limelight, the dynamic between father and son proves both rewarding and complicated.
The NBA scandal is still serving.
Turns out ESPN Bet is no more. RIP.Finally someone who didn’t think the new WSOP documentary was the best thing since sliced bread.
Although we wouldn’t go so far to say that the new documentary came across as one massive advert for WSOP Paradise it did leave us scratching our heads on how it will reach new audiences.A new PokerGO live stream partnership in the works.
PokerGO has announced a special live edition of High Stakes Poker in partnership with ClubWPT Gold, as reported on pokergo.com.
The livestream will feature well-known poker pros competing in high-stakes games, making it a must-watch for fans of the game.
The eagled eyed will also note, that per the press release Brent Hanks is now CEO of PokerGO!
November 05
BetRivers Poker on the search for players for Hellmuth’s Home Game.
Want to play on Phil Hellmuth’s Home Game — a televised poker show brought to life by BetRivers Poker? They are putting together a short list of BetRivers Poker players who might want to jump in on the action at short notice.
Volunteering doesn’t guarantee you’ll be asked to play, but you never know. Direct message @hcorvese on Discord for details.
Hellmuth’s Home Game details:
- Stakes: $25/$50/$50 ante
- Min buy-in: $5K, no cap (7-handed)
- Location: GSR, Reno, USA
- Travel, hotel, and food covered if you are picked and agree to attend
- Priority goes to higher iRush level players
WSOP Main Event runner up poker pro tries his luck in a different kind of game.
Poker.org reports that Steven Jones Jr., who netted second place at the 2023 WSOP Main Event, is now competing on Netflix’s high-stakes Squid Game: The Challenge. He’s among 456 contestants vying for the $4.56 million top prize, with new episodes rolling out through November.The NBA sports betting scandal primer you didn’t know you needed.
Just when you thought your bracket was safe, the NBA gambling scandal keeps growing.
Now, names like Kevin Garnett, Ty Lue, and Antonio Gates are in the mix, as broken down in the latest YouTube video from Doug Polk. Watch for the updates, stay for the conspiracy theories.
FREE Phil Galfond training videos!
Run It Once has Phil Galfond unpack why sometimes math is more of a suggestion than a rule in poker, especially with Minimum Defense Frequency. If you’ve ever wondered when it’s okay to break theory, these videos might save your bankroll—or at least your pride.
Three training videos from Phil are only available for free for the next 16 hours!
Seth Davies giving away $1,000 during NAPT.
You got to follow along with Seth’s run at the NAPT over on Instagram to be in with a chance of winning $1,000.NAPT Crowns Cherish Andrews as $10K Mystery Bounty winner.
Cherish Andrews just cashed in hard at the NAPT Las Vegas, picking up her first PGT title and a cool $331,300 in bounties and prize money.
If the poker gods keep smiling, she might just be in for a million-dollar seat at the PGT Championship in 2026, according to pgt.com.
Ontario grad swaps prose for poker in Las Vegas.
PokerNews features the story of Sam Osborne, a 24-year-old from Ontario who swapped the library stacks for chip stacks after winning a $10,000 Gold Pass to NAPT Las Vegas.
Osborne, who learned poker during lockdown, will be testing his online skills in his first live Vegas tournament, hoping to avoid busting out like a bad plot twist.
The PokerStars run NAPT is now underway!
“I learned how to play poker watching movies and playing with my family. But I really started learning poker in 2020 during Covid, particularly tournament poker, which was introduced to me by a friend at school. I’ve only played online tournaments, so this will be a new and exciting experience for me getting to play in Las Vegas.”
Bluffing Fedor Holz is a tall order.
In a post on puntoftheday.com, Sam Greenwood recounts a hand where he tries to out-bluff Fedor Holz on a tricky monotone board. Turns out, trying to get one over on Fedor is about as easy as hitting a flush with 7-2 offsuit.
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The Borgata Fall Poker Open is back!
After a five year wait the fall edition of the Borgata Poker Open is back. It is currently underway in Atlantic City.Matt Berkey on the NBA scandal that sent shock waves across the sports betting industry.
Poker.org spoke with Matt Berkey after his 2023 warnings about rigged poker games involving NBA figures resurfaced in the wake of a major scandal. Berkey reflected on the insular nature of the poker industry and the surprising reach the story achieved online.
“Two years ago, I said the games weren’t legit, and at that time, they’d already been running since 2019.”
Behind-the-scenes on Ep 1 of new WSOP documentary No Limit.
Dustin Iannotti is at the helm of the new WSOP documentary. Make your own decisions if they are going enough from a storytelling perspective to reach new audiences — but this is Iannotti’s precise on Episode 1.The brand new WSOP docuseries has dropped. And honestly I wanted to like it more than I did.
The WSOP’s new documentary series goes beyond the hands, exploring what drives poker’s elite—money or legacy. Episode one sets the tone, highlighting personal backstories and unseen tension during the $25K Super Main Event.
As a poker fan, I highly recommend tuning in as the production quality is high and the stories interesting. The pacing is brisk, there is some jarring voice over and if you aren’t already invested in the poker community it may have missed the mark in appealing to new audiences.
New episodes dropping every Tuesday and Thursday.
New poker room opening in Vegas.
Caesars new poker room opens tomorrow! And it’s looking swish.WSOP-C Montreal underway!
Qualifiers may now be over, but the action hots up over at the Playground Montreal.Ladies highroller satellite at NAPT.
$270 satellite for ladies highroller at the NAPT taking place on November 8.Championship action comes to Clubs Poker this November.
Clubs Poker is rolling out its debut Championship Series this November.
Players can choose from 66 Sweeps Coins tournaments, with a range of poker variants and a Main Event boasting a 10,000 SC guarantee for a modest buy-in.
Michael Mizrachi made it look easy at the WSOP.
We don’t care that it’s old news. It’s good fun reminding ourselves of the amazing stories that came out of this year’s WSOP.
Michael Mizrachi’s 2025 WSOP Main Event run is the stuff of poker legend, as covered by the official WSOP YouTube channel.
With calm precision, he bested nearly ten thousand players to earn his eighth career bracelet and the $10 million top prize.
November 04
Tons of action for the ladies during the NAPT.
There’s a ladies only high roller, along with a $50K GTE Ladies Only event.
Jen Shahade, Maria Konnikova and Caitlin Comeskey will all be there!
Check out NAPT guide for more details.
It’s all about the next hand, not the last one.
On PokerOrg, Kristen Foxen talks through the highs and lows of tournament poker, sharing how she bounced back from a tough WSOP run and why focusing on the mental game has been key to her success. She also reflects on breaking stereotypes and what she’s learned from coaching and competing at the highest level.Now there’s an easier way to win your way to a live poker event.
888poker has rolled out the Global League, a monthly series of low buy-in online tournaments awarding points towards live event packages.
Players who play all four monthly events and perform well on the leaderboard can win a trip to an 888poker LIVE tournament, expenses paid.
BetRivers Poker rounds up the week ahead.
If you play on BetRivers Poker and want to see what’s happening on the site this week, then look no further.A look back on Leo Margets historic WSOP run.
As we wait for the new WSOP docuseries to drop (2pm PST Nov 4) we got poking around the WSOP YouTube channel and came across this great video on Leo Margets historic WSOP 2025 Main Event run.
If you needed a reminder: Leo Margets was the first woman in three decades to reach the WSOP Main Event final table, outlasting over 9,700 players.
The official WSOP YouTube channel highlights her historic run, adding a new chapter to the tournament’s legacy.
Everything you need to know about EPT Prague.
PokerNews gives a comprehensive primer on EPT Prague 2025, highlighting the key tournament dates, registration steps, and local recommendations.
The guide is practical and covers both the serious poker action and where you might want to eat or stay while in town.
Women’s poker takes center stage.
PokerNews highlights the 2025 WPF Ladies Weekend, which saw more than 1,500 women take part in events across the globe.
The weekend was not just about cards and chips, with panels and workshops focusing on leadership and inclusion, furthering the conversation around women in poker.
Two poker pros, a camera, and the open road.
Poker streamers Wolfgang and Rampage are trading the comfort of the felt for the unpredictability of Canadian highways, as they embark on a 12-day livestreamed road trip from Vancouver to points east. According to poker.org, the journey is part stunt, part ClubWPT Gold promo, and all about meetups, games, and a little too much driving.The NAPT wait is over!
Cards are officially in the air at the North American Poker Tour is underway in Vegas.Live stream poker action on YouTube.
Bally Poker Live streams their action from the Commerce in Los Angeles, giving viewers a front-row seat to live poker drama. If you’re into sharp moves and real-time tension, this is one if for you.Mizrachi looks back, but the grind goes on.
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi sees his Main Event and Hall of Fame double as a highlight, but he’s not slowing down. He shares his career reflections with 888poker, focusing on integrity, family, and keeping his instincts sharp on the felt.Big names, bigger stakes, and a federal takedown.
In an article on PokerNews, the site recaps the news that federal authorities broke up a major poker and sports betting scheme tying together NBA insiders and New York’s mafia. The operation involved exploiting confidential information for profit, leading to arrests across 11 states and exposing a high-profile gambling ring.Online satellites and qualifiers to PokerStars live events in 2026 already underway.
Qualifiers to EPT Prague, PokerStars Open Prague and PokerStars Open Cannes – that all take place at the end of 2025 are also underway on the site.
🇨🇿 EPT Prague
🇨🇿 PokerStars Open Prague
🇫🇷 PokerStars Open Cannes
🇧🇷 BSOP Millions
🇮🇹 SPS Campione
🇧🇪 Circus Poker Series
November 03
Is change coming at PartyPoker?
It’s no secret the site has been struggling for a while, but the Staples brothers have been stalwarts of the brand — out lasting all other ambassadors.
But we have spotted Matt Staples is streaming on WPT Global.
Does this mean his contract is up or just that Party doesn’t mind him streaming on competitor tables?
Fintan Hand parts ways with PokerStars.
After years as sponsored pro, Fintan has announced he has left the regulated online poker site. It is an end of the era for the online pro who commonly streamed on Stars with his friend and fellow PokerStars ambassador Spraggy.
After announcing his departure, he jumped into multiple games on ACR and Coin Poker — a shame that he’s immediately playing on unregulated sites, but thems the breaks.
My time at the company has run its course and that’s why I’ve decided to move on but I’ll forever be grateful for the opportunity.