November 13, 2026

PokerStars on FanDuel brought back Run It Twice across all cash game tables in the US and Canada.

Run It Twice was available on PokerStars’ legacy software but disappeared after its move to Playtech’s iPoker network.

PokerStars Ontario is back, baby.

The online poker site returns under the PokerStars brand on FanDuel in Canada.

PokerStars has now transformed into the PokerStars Network.

Betfair is the first brand to join the new network, ditching iPoker and rebranding as PokerStars on Betfair. Later this year, Paddy Power and Sky Poker are set to follow. Rumors about PokerStars scrapping its own software and moving to iPoker have swirled for years, especially after Sky Bet and PokerStars’ North American operations shifted software. As Anuj reports, those rumors can finally be “put to bed.” The iconic PokerStars software, along with signature tournaments like Sunday Million and WCOOP, isn’t going anywhere. “The PokerStars software, which has been live since 2001, is staying. So too are the iconic PokerStars brands and products.”

Huge shake up for PokerStars 🇬🇧 starts today.

The first migration takes place this Thursday, August 13, when Betfair customers move to the new PokerStars on Betfair site. The platform will run on PokerStars’ software and share liquidity with the global PokerStars network, while Betfair’s existing iPoker skin will close.

Flutter has finally decided to bring Betfair Poker, Paddy Power, and Sky Poker onto the PokerStars Network, a move that has been years in the making.

Betfair Poker will rebrand as PokerStars on Betfair and move off the iPoker Network as of August 13, with Irish players being nudged over to the main PokerStars dot-com site. Later this year, the same fate awaits Paddy Power and Sky Poker. As a result, three UK brands will operate on one shared network, giving access to the same tournaments and games as PokerStars. The upside for players: a larger pool and more action. The downside: the PokerStars UK skin will close, so players will have to migrate to one of the new options.

Today

New episode of Only Friends pod.

Chip swapping, money laundering, pulling players from stream. Dig in below.

Your one stop PokerGo Tour shop. Well, it’s not a shop, but you know what I mean.

By joining pgt.com/player-updates you can easily follow along with all the action as well as getting registration and other useful info!

The Irish Open has touched down in Marrakech for the first time.

Although the turnout is relatively small compared to their Dublin numbers, it is a great start and clearly something the team want to build up.

Can’t wait to see how the international tour grows.

Lexy Gavin-Mather has signed as an ambassador with Ignition Poker and joined Poker Royalty for professional representation.

This leaves Bob Mather firmly out in the cold!

Here is the QQPK Poker report findings summery you didn’t know you needed.

And it doesn’t look good.

The Road to the Gobbleknocker promo from BetRivers Poker will award 1,400 tickets worth $7,500 across three tiers.

Players wanting to play poker in Michigan, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware can earn draw entries from November 15 to 21.

Yesterday

Lucas Jumalon talks about life after winning the 2026 WSOP Main Event on the PokerNews podcast.

Along with what he spend some of him winnings on. 👀

Fifth WSOP Online bracelet for Martin Zamani.

He and Guy Dunlap are now tied as the only people with 5 online WSOP bracelet wins.

Nottingham in November as part of a WSOP Circuit stop?

Turns out, nicer than you think.

Plus, 2026 WSOP Main Event champ Lucas Jumalon will also be in attendance.

Episode 3 of Tough Call by PokerStars on FanDuel is here!

What are you willing to risk?

As a risk adverse person, I can safely say nothing 🫣 but maybe that’s what makes this podcast the perfect listen.

🔮 Joey Ingram nailing the predictions for 2040.

Phil Hellmuth cloned, Coin Poker having taken over the poker world, Matt Berkey in a red light sauna. Honestly, no notes.

Krissy Foxen on destroying the high stakes boys club.

Foxen hasn’t just smashed the glass ceiling in poker, she’s ascended to heights most men could only dream of.

A new poker show has landed. This time from Ignition Casino.

The series called Y’all In, will air on the Ignition Casino YouTube channel.

The show brings together professional poker players, comedians, and celebrity guests for an unconventional road trip across Texas.

Traveling through Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Luck, and Fort Worth, the cast experiences Texas through a series of local challenges and fast-paced Texas Hold’em games. Each stop introduces new surroundings, experiences, and opportunities for the personalities to compete both on and off the felt.

Honestly, it sounds really good.

This is a fun one.

Who’s your dream table mate out of these four? I actually don’t know much about Mustapha Kant, so I think if I had to choose it’d be Negreanu or Tilly — so many good stories they can tell.

Will Kassouf and Martin Kabrhel in the same room and the same time.

Really thought this would be a loud and annoying pairing, but actually it’s quite enjoyable to watch.

November 11

Build a big stack early in local tournaments.

This strategy actually works very well in lower buy-in local tourneys. Sure, there is some variance that comes with it, as it is poker after all, but in general, it can help you accumulate a bunch of chips early on and get you all set for the middle stages.

HCL has an exciting lineup set for this Friday.

Fridays are always fun at Hustler Casino Live, but the upcoming stream should be the most exciting one in a while, featuring the likes of Mikki, Luda Chris, and the champ Ryan Garcia.

Ari Engel recounts his very first live tournament deal – and things not going to plan.

It’s one of those stories that sounds wild but it’s also perfectly in line with what you’d expect when dealing with poker players you don’t know. Live and learn.

The one and only player note by Josh Arieh.

It must have been an extreme situation for this player to become the only one to actually get a note by Arieh. Congrats are in order.

Oh to be Allen Kessler.

Casually winning $13K on a 80 cent slot. As you do!

Is this the most obvious angle shoot we have seen in recent months?

Watch the clip and then make your decision!

Q&A with the 'not indestructible’ Lex Veldhuis.

The newly minted GGPoker ambassador talks to Pokerati in this wide ranging interview; touching on what he would ask his younger self to his new role as global streaming ambassador.

Want to know how PokerStars is helping to create inclusive spaces for women at the poker tables?

PokerStars ambassador and Director of Poker at the Hippodrome Casino in London, KerryJane Craigie, walks us through it.

She looks back at all the achievements of this past year and looks ahead to the final EPT ladies event, which takes place at EPT Prague in December.

🛰️ Which satellites are better? PokerStars or Paddy Power?

We dig into it over on pokerfuse!

The Freeroll Festival at 888 Alberta is offering $8K in prizes every week.

Players can enter the freerolls without a deposit or ticket with most prize pools sitting in the $200-$300 range.

Investor and high stakes poker pro Bill Perkins joins the Tough Call podcast from PokerStars on FanDuel as the latest guest.

Bill is a super interesting character, and his takes are always worth a listen.

WSOP Paradise to cut buy-in of the $10K GGMillions.

And it’s all down to PokerStake.

ACR Poker drama: here we go again!

Withdrawal issues at ACR as per reports from Todd Witteles. 👀

🗓️ PokerStars EPT dates for 2027 are officially here.

5 stops have been announced for next year, with fan-favorites such as EPT Barcelona and EPT Prague returning.

AI Bots, superusers and scandals: The revamped Only Friends podcast jumps into it all.

The guys waste NO TIME in getting into the big topics that matter, including the recent superuser and malware scandals that have rocked the online poker world.

You can read more on those stories here and here.

November 10

Is the Pure Poker App a scam??

This isn’t looking goooooood.

Of course it’s Martin Kabrhel drama.

But this time it’s not at the WSOP.

Rampage starts golf content side hustle.

The poker pro has now entered the world of golf YouTube content creation.

This was not on my bingo card for 2026.

Reply to Brad Owen’s post by Friday and be in with a chance of getting a re-entry ticket to the $5 million GTE tournament on ClubWPT Gold.

Reply to his post with your username and tag a friend. It’s as simple as that.

Here is the real reason Matt Berkey cancelled Only Friends podcast.

And it’s just not the fact that their lease was up on their studio space 👀.

But fans of the show are in luck as the pod is now returning 2.0 style.

Lexy Gavin-Mather to rep Ignition Casino.

It’s a shame it’s not a US regulated site, but you can’t have everything!

Want to know how Doug Polk made millions?

Now thats some impressive statistics.

November 09

Monday night action is back on Hustler Casino Live.

And it’s Max Pain Monday, which means no running it twice or anything else to soften the blow. When those chips are in the middle, the pot is going only one way.

Calling from the small blind remains a problem.

It is often said that you should play your small blind as a raise or a fold. However, sometimes your odds are too good, and you want to see that flop. Yet, as Fitzgerald points out, the core issue remains, as you have to play the entire hand out of position, and good players won’t make it easy for you.

We’ll get the WPT Venetian Fall Championship final table today.

It will be an action-packed day, with the field down to 29 players and the likes of Phil Hellmuth and Sam Soverel still in the hunt for the title and the $446k first-place prize.

Join Jonathan Little tonight for a breakdown of three big hands from Hustler Casino Live.

This is a great opportunity to hear some detailed analysis and ask your questions as Little will be streaming live as he dives into three huge hands from the most popular live poker stream.

How to get a good sleep after a late night session?

Sometimes, nights are the best time to play online, but it can take a while to decompress and get out of your poker mind after the session.

The first episode of the new Big Game series did not disappoint.

It was an action-packed session with the likes of Doug Polk, Antonio Esfandiari, and Tony Hinchcliffe driving the action and the Loose Cannon being put to a test.

Fear + maths and the role it plays in politics and power.

This is one to listen to without multitasking. Catch it all on The Tough Call podcast from PokerStars.

The Big Game on Tour returned yesterday, airing on socials.

An absolute belter of a first episode.

The Foxens’ back Solana before WSOP Paradise.

To be fair, the partnership between Solana and the WSOP has made life much easier for people attending live events.

Does Alex Foxen think he is the best poker player in the world right now?

Find out what he had to say, plus what we can expect him to play at WSOP Paradise below.

The Only Friends Poker Podcast is BACK!

As fans of the show, we couldn’t be happier!

Poker pro Rick Salomon is interviewed by Jean-Robert Bellande in episode 6 of Broke Living With JRB.

Erm, who knew JRB had a podcast?! Like and subscribe.

Poker player Lexy Gavin-Mather is looking for a remote part-time assistant.

If you think you meet the criteria and are looking for work, check out the requirements below.

Daniel and Amanda Negreanu are officially off to pick up their baby!

'Kid poker’ becomes a Dad for the first time!

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