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March, 2016
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14 March
Mustapha Kanit wins the Sunday Million
Is "lasagnaammm" the best overall tournament player in poker right now?
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13 March
Poker and Chess with Jennifer Shahade
We talk about what poker players can learn from chess, and vice versa, with expert in both Jennifer Shahade.
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13 March
Any graph that points up is a good one
We've winners big and small this week in the Bankroll Challenge, it doesn't matter how you win, as long as you win.
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12 March
The versatility of small suited connectors
There is more to small suited connectors than just hitting a flush or straight. Find out how to win more money with hands like 78 of hearts.
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12 March
2016 - the year of the crazy poker story
Donald Trump, childbirth, funerals and Lance Armstrong have all been in the poker news this year. Vote for the craziest story of the year so far.
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12 March
Are you getting max value from your hands?
Many of you are leaving money on the table. Find out how to review your database to identify and fix the leak of not getting enough value.
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11 March
Who said this famous poker quote? [QUIZ]
Test your knowledge on famous lines delivered by some of the biggest names in the game.
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11 March
Triads dominate the Macau high roller scene
We round-up some stories you may have missed this week, including Mike Matusow talking TV poker and more on the $1.2 million cycling prop bet.
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11 March
Watch how to play Six Plus Hold’em
Our coach will be using our strategy guide to show you how to thrive in this exciting new format from iPoker.
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10 March
Boyfriend & Girlfriend get heads-up in Eureka event
Move over Phil Laak and Jennifer Tilly, poker has a new Power Couple.
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10 March
Rest better to win big!
Today we talk about taking breaks as a necessary part of a poker player's working process.
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9 March
Dutch court says poker is a game of chance
Bad news for poker players in the Netherlands after a previous ruling about the skill in poker was overturned.
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9 March
Do you know when to c-bet in SNGs?
If you continuation bet 100% of the time, you could be losing money. Find out the do's and dont's of c-betting.
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9 March
Do you know when to c-bet in MTTs?
If you continuation bet 100% of the time, you could be losing money. Find out the do's and dont's of c-betting.
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8 March
Watch the WPT Bay101 Shooting Stars live
We have all the action from Day 1B of this popular World Poker Tour event.
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8 March
Russian poker could be worth billions in tax
An article on International Business Times has suggested that legal online poker in Russia could yield huge returns for the government.
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8 March
How to fight for every pot
It's not enough to only play your A-game in the big pots, you also need to win the little ones, as this new Zoom video demonstrates.
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7 March
Negreanu offers 100k to see Trump’s penis
Yes you read that headline correctly. The US Presidential debate got weird last week and KidPoker joined in the shenanigans.
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6 March
How to use GIFs to beat tilt
Our Bankroll Challengers are trying to get to Vegas for free, betting on themselves to win and finding novel ways overcome bad beats this week.
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6 March
Do you know the river better than PokerSnowie?
Watch as oblioo disagrees with a lot of river advice from PokerSnowie when making overbet bluffs.
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5 March
Watch the Team Online Heads-Up Challenge
Watch as members of PokerStars Team Online and online qualifiers do battle in a 32-person heads-up tournament from 20:00 CET.
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5 March
Meet the Coach Master tonight
In the Community Show this week we meet the Yoda to LemOn36's Luke, Peter 'Marshall28' Jennings.
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5 March
When poker and politics collide
In a week where Phil Hellmuth and Jamie Gold are deemed as experts in the Presidential race, we look at times poker and politics came together.
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4 March
Bots could beat humans within three years
Even the world's best players could find themselves on the losing side if robots continue to evolve at their current rate.
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3 March
Guess what the girls are holding and win $50
Now Live - Hand 2 in our Guess the Hand promotion where you can win community prizes for working out what hands these gals are playing with.
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3 March
Olivier Busquet is ready to fight
We round up some of the stories you may have missed, including a $600,000 pot and the American Poker Awards.
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2 March
Watch the eSports Invitational Poker Tournament
On the eve of the Unibet Open in London, a single table tournament of famous eSports gamers are competing for £10,000 from 16:00 GMT.
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2 March
Watch the Unibet Open London Main Event Day 1A
Watch the first day of action from the Unibet Open Main Event in London from 16:00 GMT.
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2 March
Watch the Unibet Open London Main Event Day 1B
Watch the second starting day from the Unibet Open Main Event in London from 16:00 GMT.
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2 March
Watch the Unibet Open London Main Event Day 2
Watch the penultimate day of the Unibet Open Main Event in London from 16:00 GMT.
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2 March
Watch the Unibet Open London Main Event finale
Watch as we play down to a winner in London from 16:00 GMT.
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2 March
The most important tips for Six Plus Hold’em
We present a new poker format with fewer cards, a new hand ranking and more action than Texas Hold'em.
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2 March
Major changes to the 888poker loyalty scheme
The loyalty scheme at 888poker is set to have a major facelift on March 28, where it will be rebranded as 888poker Club.
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1 March
Hellmuth and Gold weigh in on Trump
The mainstream media has looked to two former World Champions to give their insight into the rise of Donald Trump.
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1 March
Guess what the girls are holding and win $50
Our fifth hand is now live and even if you haven't played yet, you can still win prizes by guessing all of the hands posted so far.
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1 March
Play loose, win big, from Middle Position
Multi-way pots, being out of position and getting 3-bet are all common scenarios from the Middle Position, find out how to handle them today.
February, 2016
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29 February
Watch the Cash Kings €50/€100 PLO live!
Sam Trickett, Pius Heinz and George Danzer are expected for this live streamed cash game from 19:00 CET.
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29 February
Watch the Cash Kings €50/€100 game live.
Join us for the second day of high stakes cash game action from 19:00 CET tonight.
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29 February
Watch the Cash Kings €100/€200 game live.
Join us for the final day of high stakes cash game action from 19:00 CET tonight.
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29 February
Kevin “Phwap” Boudreau’s amazing comeback story
Watch the short documentary about how a young poker pro overcame incredible odds to return to the game he loves.
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29 February
PokerStrategy webinars return to Twitch
Our free English webinars become more convenient and interactive as they will now take place on Twitch. Make sure to subscribe to our channel.
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29 February
The death of Pot Limit Hold’em
With the absence of a PLHE event this year at the WSOP, has the format become extinct?
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28 February
How to make $1,000 at NL10
Find out how our latest Bankroll Challenger turned $33 into $1,000 by playing like a champ (and running good in promotions).
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28 February
The top 5 poker admin errors
In an industry where huge sums of money changes hands, we look back at five of the most expensive administrative errors made in poker.
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27 February
Top 5 underage poker crushers
In honour of 20-year-old Dzmitry Urbanovich's breakout year, we look at five players who crushed before they were old enough to play in Vegas.
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26 February
The Global Poker League teams are revealed
Vote for who you think has the strongest team after the first ever GPL draft.
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26 February
PokerStars to return to the US in March
Amaya has confirmed they expect PokerStars to be available in New Jersey on March 21.
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26 February
How to turn small pairs into big profit
There is more to small pocket pairs than just set mining, find out how to win more money with hands 22-77.
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25 February
Kara Scott joins 888poker
We recap some stories you may have missed, including casting news for Molly's Game and archive footage of Doyle Brunson.
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25 February
Are you 3-bet shoving in the right spots?
Learn the art of making and defending against 3-bet shoves in MTTs tonight.
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24 February
Poker Cartoon - Whispering
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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24 February
Do you know when to overbet?
Can you identify the spots where you should be overbetting the pot? Check out this video if this is an area you need to improve.
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24 February
2016 World Series of Poker schedule announced
More chips and more people make the money this year at the WSOP in Las Vegas.
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23 February
Lance Armstrong to coach Dan Bilzerian
Joe Rogan, Vanessa Selbst and Samantha Abernathy also get involved in the $1.2 million cycling prop bet.
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23 February
See what a winning loose style looks like
Watch this evening as our coach shows you how to play lots of hands profitably at NL50 Zoom.
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22 February
Poker Cartoon - Small Pair
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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22 February
Dzmitry Urbanovich takes 2016 EPT Dublin Main Event
Polish poker prodigy's incredible form continues as he wins Dublin's Main Event for €561,900 and could yet take Vanessa Selbst for a further $2m.
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22 February
“My main goal is to win a High Roller” - Dominik Nitsche
We talk to the 888poker pro about bracelets, swap deals, studying and the freedom poker has given him.
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21 February
How to beat NL2 from a Bankroll Challenge Master
If you are struggling in your Bankroll Challenge, find out how a veteran has used their blog to climb the ranks.
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21 February
Does popularity improve your poker winnings?
Daniel Negreanu thinks popularity is important for winning money at the highest stakes, do you agree?
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20 February
Daily Fantasy Sports vs Poker
Barry Carter hits back at the FanDuel CFO who claimed that poker was not a game of skill.
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19 February
Poker Cartoon - Trash Talk
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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19 February
Phil Galfond outs a scammer
We round-up some stories you may have missed, including Dan Bilzerian's $1.2 million prop bet and a famous movie star wins a poker tournament.
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18 February
Winamax mistakenly gifts player €1.5m
French online poker site Winamax accidentally gives player a more than generous bonus.
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18 February
WSOP adds Team Tournament
In a big year for poker innovation, the WSOP admit plans to add a team event to the 2016 schedule.
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17 February
PokerStars and Full Tilt to merge liquidity pools
Amaya confirmed yesterday that it plans to bring together its two brands PokerStars and Full Tilt into one streamlined platform.
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17 February
Talking Chess and PokerStars with Greg Shahade
International Chess Master Greg Shahade joined PokerStars the day it launched. We catch up with him to talk chess and poker.
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16 February
iPoker to launch Six Plus Hold’em
The all action game from Macau will be exclusively available at iPoker from February 22.
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16 February
Moorman makes $13m earning milestone
By taking the 888 Sunday Challenge, the UK's Chris Moorman's online tournament earnings surpass $13 Million.
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16 February
Do you defend well vs Small Blind steals?
Learn to identify and fix common leaks when you are the Big Blind facing a raise from the Small Blind.
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15 February
FanDuel CFO says poker is not a game of skill
The Daily Fantasy Sports boss has enraged poker players in a TV interview.
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15 February
Watch the UKIPT Main Event final table
We have the live stream from the UKIPT Main Event live from 13:30 GMT today.
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15 February
Watch EPT Dublin Day 2 live
We have the live stream from the European Poker Tour from 12:00 GMT today.
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15 February
Watch EPT Dublin Day 3 live
We have the live stream from the European Poker Tour from 12:00 GMT today.
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15 February
Watch EPT Dublin Day 4 live
We have the live stream from the European Poker Tour from 12:00 GMT today.
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15 February
Watch EPT Dublin Day 5 live
We have the live stream from the European Poker Tour from 12:00 GMT today.
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15 February
Watch the EPT Dublin final table live
We have the live stream from the finale of the European Poker Tour from 14:00 GMT today.
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15 February
Climb through the Micro Stakes Dragonball Z style
Learn about the various micro levels and sites who offer them with this new beginner webinar series from LemOn36.
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14 February
When you knew there were nuts…
Grigoriy 'ahlinpoker' Skrypnik finishes his series about our brain's perceptive distortions. Today, you'll find out that your earlier decisions at the tables were, most likely, better than you thought.
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14 February
Watch the EPT Dublin High Roller final table
We have the live stream from the €25,000 High Roller live from 13:30 GMT today.
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14 February
Poker players who don’t love each other
For everyone not celebrating Valentine's Day, we bring together famous poker moments where the players certainly did not love each other.
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13 February
When you think you have the best hand….
Our Bankroll Challengers show you what happens when soul reads go wrong (Reaction GIF included).
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13 February
Does poker need new rules?
Barry Carter looks at whether the new game HoldemX is a sign that we need to change the rules of poker to make it more exciting.
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12 February
Poker Cartoon - One Outer
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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12 February
Duel by PokerStars launching for smartphones
Innovative new one on one poker game by PokerStars designed to fit the mobile lifestyle rolling out soon.
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12 February
“Televised poker needs a rule change” Sofia Lövgren
We chat to the 888poker Pro about her upcoming reality show Girl Got Game, which she is both starring in and producing.
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12 February
Play loose, win big
In a new series we look at how to adopt a winning loose poker style, this week focussing on our gameplan from under the gun.
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11 February
Three Bundesliga players planned a casino robbery
Two bizarre stories from the darker side of the casino world, as three footballers admit a robbery and another casino patron is stoned to death.
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10 February
Drug dealer learns poker in jail, wins WPT event
First he played for Snickers Bars, now he has over $1.5 million in winnings.
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10 February
Our most controversial hand discussions this month
Join in some of our trickiest hand discussions from the last month and potentially win $50 for doing so.
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9 February
How do you play 88, 99 and TT?
The next video for our innovative beginner strategy has arrived. This time you'll learn more about playing Tens, Nines and Eights.
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9 February
PokerStars removing regular heads-up cash games
In a bid to reduce 'predatory behaviour' regular heads-up cash games will be replaced by heads-up Zoom.
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9 February
$10 million Guaranteed Sunday Million announced
PokerStars unveil one of their biggest tournaments ever for the 10th Anniversary of the Sunday Million
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8 February
Dodgeball coming to EPT Dublin
We round-up the stories you may have missed, including a big change for PKR and a great run of form for the World Champ.
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7 February
Learn how to hit straight flushes
One of our Bankroll Challengers became a private coach this week and another looks like he can teach a course on hitting straight flushes.
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7 February
Do some people play better against professionals?
Is it possible that some players can win more money playing against good opposition than they can against recreational players?
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6 February
Micro Spin & Go Month with Moshman
Join our SNG Guru as he tells you everything you need to know about the lower stakes Spin & Go tournaments.
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6 February
Top 5 sickest slowrolls [Poll]
Vote for the slowroll you thought was the biggest breach of poker etiquette, or at least the most entertaining.
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5 February
Analysing tournaments just got easier
Join our coach as he explains the most important new features at pioneering MTT tool HoldemResources Calculator.
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5 February
HoldemX alpha released
Long awaited new game HoldemX, which describes itself as "Poker, enhanced", made its play money debut this week.
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4 February
Advanced check raising with w34z3l
There is more to check raising than you think, find out what you need to know in this new video.
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4 February
Pornhub launches online strip poker
In hindsight in seems remarkable that with the internet being around as long as it has been, that this has only just become a thing.
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3 February
Annette Obrestad accepts Adelson job offer
Former online poker poster girl Annette Obrestad has accepted an ambassador's role with the Venetian casino in Las Vegas.
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3 February
Dealing with unconventional lines in Spin & Go
Learn how to adapt when your opponent does something completely unexpected in three handed variable prize pool SNGs.
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2 February
New Partner room: TigerGaming
Welcome to our newest partner, TigerGaming who offer a cool first deposit bonus, plus we'll reward you with StrategyPoints when you sign up!
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2 February
Do you know your poker Phils? [QUIZ]
In celebration of Groundhog Day, we test your knowledge of the many Phils we've come to know and love.
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2 February
Steve O’Dwyer wins another Super High Roller
Steve O'Dwyer wins again and Ari Engel claims the Main Event as this year's Aussie Open in Melbourne draws to a close.
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2 February
See how pokerguru740 has been crushing NL500 Zoom
If you are planning a big Zoom grind in 2016, watch this video.
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1 February
David Baazov announces plan to acquire Amaya
The CEO of the PokerStars parent company declares a non-binding proposal to acquire the company.
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1 February
The craziest slowroll of 2016 (so far)
Samantha Abernathy features in a very early contender for the most memorable hand of the year at the Aussie Millions.
January, 2016
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31 January
Why our feelings don’t agree with the maths?
Grigoriy 'ahlinpoker' Skrypnik continues to unravel the mystery of our brain's perception distortions.
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31 January
The biggest poker addicts ever
Meet the players who didn't let work, illness, pregnancy and even death get in the way of their favourite game.
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31 January
Watch our Bankroll Challengers in action!
Want to see how our most active members are crushing their goals? Several of them filmed their grinding sessions this week.
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30 January
Moshman’s Complete Spin & Go Course
Everything from the basics to advanced concepts are covered in our complete guide to Spin & Go
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30 January
Jen Harman: a living legend
We profile the first woman to win two WSOP bracelets in open events.
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29 January
Poker Cartoon - Straight Flush
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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29 January
Ray Bitar gets married
We end the week rounding up more stories you have missed, including John Cena's love of poker and the new Phil Hellmuth.
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29 January
How do you play JJ and QQ?
The next video for our innovative beginner strategy has arrived. This time we will provide you with solid advice on playing Queens and Jacks.
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28 January
TCOOP “bot scandal” fears allayed
PokerStars move quickly to reassure players that a suspected bot in this year's TCOOP was human.
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28 January
4 days to join the challenge and win $50!
You have just four days to sign up and start achieving your goals to win $50, gadgets and upgrades.
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28 January
Why you should overbet in Zoom
Find out why our new coach likes betting big on the turn and river, and why you should too!
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27 January
Poker Cartoon - Happy New Year
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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27 January
The worst poker swap deal ever?
We round-up some of the stories you may have missed, including a funny swap for Dominik Nitsche and could poker have its own Royal Rumble?
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27 January
Fishing at NL20 Speed Poker with oblioo
Our coach moves to an unusually weak field at low stakes fast fold games and shows you how to crush there.
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27 January
Watch Jason Somerville stream the Aussie Millions
Live via his Twitch stream 'JCarver' is commenting on the Aussie Millions Main Event.
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27 January
Watch the Aussie Millions $100,000 Super High Roller final
Live via his Twitch stream 'JCarver' is commenting on the Aussie Millions in Melbourne.
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27 January
Watch the Aussie Millions Main Event final table
Live via his Twitch stream 'JCarver' is commenting on the Aussie Millions in Melbourne.
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27 January
Watch the Aussie Millions $250,000 Super High Roller
Live via his Twitch stream 'JCarver' is commenting on the Aussie Millions in Melbourne.
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26 January
Man plays poker at his own funeral
Yes, you read that headline correctly. A poker fan has not let his own demise get in the way of his regular home game.
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26 January
Crush Blind vs Blind battles in MTTs
Learn how to avoid the biggest leaks tournament players make when they are playing the Small Blind vs the Big Blind.
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25 January
Poker Cartoon - Resolution
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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25 January
Poker friends win PowerBall lottery prize
One poker home just got decidedly higher stakes in America, meanwhile Dan Bilzerian has arguably spent more than anyone on lottery tickets.
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24 January
A dominant start to 2016!
2016 has started very well for two of our members as they have already crushed their goals.
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24 January
The biggest bracelet bets ever
In a week where Vanessa Selbst has bet $2 million on a bracelet bet, we look back at some of the most lucrative WSOP prop bets.
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23 January
Poker and pregnancy
Barry Carter discusses the curious case of the woman who went into labour at the Aussie Millions, only to have her husband play on for her.
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23 January
Meet a community hero tonight!
In the first Poker Show of 2016, LemOn36 meets prolific Bankroll Challenger bonecore.
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22 January
Poker Cartoon - Moneymaker
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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22 January
Svet1ks: “You can live anywhere playing poker”
Miss Russian Community 2015, Svet1ks sat down with us to discuss what poker means to her.
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22 January
Elky tops Social Power Table 2016
The results are in and Bertrand Grospellier takes first place in this year's Social Power Table.
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21 January
Will we see the first PokerStars Grand Slam winner?
The Race is on to become the first PokerStars Grand Slam winner at TCOOP 2016, with four players left in the hunt.
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21 January
Watch the MPN Poker Tour Vienna live
We have all the action from Day 1A of the €550 Main Event which has a €200,000 guarantee via the Concord Poker Twitch stream.
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21 January
-million-in-DFS-Championship_95340/">Former poker coach wins $5 million in DFS Championship
Aaron "aejones" Jones wins $5 Million in the DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports World Championship.
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21 January
Master theory and practice with w34z3l
Get ready for two five-part video series from our coach dedicated to both practical application and detailed theoretical analysis.
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20 January
Is this the strangest ruling in poker?
One of the most bizarre poker rulings you will ever encounter as a husband takes over from his wife as she goes into labour.
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20 January
How to start poker on the right track
In part two of our new beginner strategy we'll make sure that you start your journey towards becoming a winning player in the right direction.
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19 January
Do you have the most common MTT leaks?
Unless you are a high stakes pro, you probably have a few of these tournament leaks, find out how to fix them today.
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19 January
PokerStars take major steps to tackle bots
Some high volume players have been reporting that PokerStars have asked them to film their sessions to prove they are not using bots.
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18 January
-million-bracelet-bet_95302/">Vanessa Selbst makes $2 million bracelet bet
The PokerStars Pro is giving huge odds that a fellow player can't win three bracelets at the WSOP this year.
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18 January
The Poker Force Padawan training
A long time ago, in a poker room far, far away every single table was overflowing with fish. But now....
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17 January
Admit it: You are lazy!
Poker theory can be daunting and exhausting, but with our new course you can learn thinking in combos in only 20 minutes a day.
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17 January
Famous breaches of poker etiquette
In a week where Antonio Esfandiari was disqualified for peeing in a bottle under the table, we look back at some other famous poker Faux Pas.
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16 January
Here fishy fishy fishy!
A new year and our Bankroll Challenges are finding that the games are juicy at the moment.
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16 January
Why Molly’s Game could be the next great poker movie
Could the true story of the Hollywood home games be the first post-boom poker movie that doesn't suck?
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16 January
Poker Wars - poker players as Star Wars characters
Which poker players would star as Yoda, Luke or Chewy in the Star Wars Universe?
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15 January
Global Poker League line-up announced
We round-up some of the stories you may have missed, including GPL line up details, Maggie Smith goes all-in and O'Dwyer's winning run continues.
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15 January
Are your late stage ranges profitable in Spin & Go?
We have a step-by-step guide to the late stage of Spin & Go tournaments from a coach who is crushing the $30 level games.
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14 January
Esfandiari’s $50k charity donation
Following "peegate", an apologetic Antonio Esfandiari pledges to donate $50,000 from lunge bet winnings to charity.
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14 January
Is completing the Small Blind costing you money?
Is it ever a good idea to limp in the Small Blind, or should we always be folding or raising from that spot instead?
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13 January
Poker Cartoon - High Roller
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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13 January
Work hard, play hard with Goal Getter
You have until the end of February to achieve your goals and win $50, gadgets and upgrades.
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13 January
Chinese “poker” den raided
An illegal $45m gambling operation in China has been raided by police following investigation.
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13 January
Collin Moshman meets André Coimbra
We have two SNG gurus for the price of one this evening, as our very own Collin is joined by the prolific online poker pro.
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12 January
New Partner room: bet-at-home
We're pleased to announce our newest partner, bet-at-home. They have a solid welcome bonus plus, earn StrategyPoints when you deposit!
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12 January
‘Molly’s Game’ movie set to be made
The explosive book that told the story of the high stakes games between Ben Affleck, Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio is in production.
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12 January
How to crush NL25 Rush Poker
Join us this evening for a two-part guide to climbing out of some of the tricky small stakes levels at the original home of fast fold poker.
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11 January
Esfandiari disqualified from PCA for peeing under table
An early contender for strangest story of the year as a crazy prop bet goes very badly for the Magician.
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11 January
How to beat the toughest Zoom stakes
Our coach is crushinging some of the toughest, reg-filled cash games today, find out what it takes to beat them.
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10 January
Has Phil Ivey lost his online edge?
After his third big losing year in a row, has the former biggest recorded winner online been overtaken at the high stakes?
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9 January
Ready…Steady….Grind!
Our Bankroll Challengers are refreshed, and maybe a little bit fatter, after the holidays, but everyone is ready to make 2016 their biggest year yet.
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8 January
Watch the PCA Super High Roller final
We have the cards up final table from the $100,000 Super High Roller tonight from 20:00 CET.
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8 January
Watch the PCA Invitational live
Ronaldo, Chris Moneymaker and Joe Stapleton feature in this charity event tonight from 20:00 CET.
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8 January
Watch the PCA Main Event day 2 live
We have all the action from the first big Main Event of the year tonight from 20:00 CET.
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8 January
Watch the PCA Main Event day 3 live
We have all the action from the first big Main Event of the year tonight from 18:00 CET.
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8 January
Watch the PCA Main Event day 4 live
We have all the action from the first big Main Event of the year tonight from 18:00 CET.
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8 January
Watch the PCA Main Event day 5 live
We have all the action from the first big Main Event of the year tonight from 18:00 CET.
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8 January
Watch the PCA final table live
We have the final table with hole cards on a one hour delay from 20:00 CET tonight.
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8 January
Increased testosterone bad for poker
Study reveals raised levels of testosterone can negatively impact on critical decisions at the felt.
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8 January
Who really are the best poker players?
FaLLout86 analyses a datebase of 1.5 million hands to see what the biggest winners do differently to everyone else.
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7 January
Seinfeld’s advice on poker tells
Poker tells expert Zach Elwood has gone through 180 episodes of Seinfeld to reveal a surprising amount of poker advice.
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7 January
Watch a private NL25 coaching session tonight
Break out of break-even tonight and watch as one of our members gets their leaks attacked by one of our coaches.
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6 January
Poker dealer caught stealing chips in his socks
We round-up some of the stories you may have missed, including a criminal croupier, the first GPL team and Squeezy makes an appearance.
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6 January
2015 in Review: Twitch turns poker into a video game
Our final recap of 2015 looks at how the marriage of online poker and video games happened because of streaming site Twitch.
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5 January
Fedor Holz wins back to back super high rollers
Fresh from his Alpha8 Vegas triumph, CrownUpGuy takes the Cali Cup for $3,463,000, almost doubling his career earnings in the past three weeks.
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5 January
2016 TCOOP schedule revealed
Starting on January 21, the first major online festival of the year begins, once again guaranteeing $15m in prizes.
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5 January
2016 Goal Getter - work hard, play hard!
Start 2016 the right way! Achieve your goals until the end of February and win $50, gadgets and upgrades.
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4 January
Poker Cartoon - Motivations
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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4 January
Mizzi batters Rast in the boxing ring
Watch the highlights of the charity boxing match between two of poker's heavyweights.
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3 January
No money in poker, everyone’s solid?
Since 2005 poker players have been saying poker was dead, but people continue to make a living from the game. Did poker really die in 2005?
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3 January
2015 in Review: Ivey is online poker’s biggest loser
Another crazy year at the online felt saw two of the game's biggest names at opposite ends of the profit rankings.
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2 January
Poker Cartoon - The Real Winner
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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2 January
2016 poker predictions
Barry Carter gazes into his crystal ball and speculates about what 2016 might bring for the poker industry.
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1 January
Happy New Year from PokerStrategy.com
We would like to wish all our members a Happy New Year and hope that 2016 will be a profitable one for you at the tables.
December, 2015
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31 December
Find out how Thazar turned $50 into $1,000
We meet the player who turned $50 into $1,000 in his latest Bankroll Challenge, and $150 into $130,000 overall.
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30 December
2015 in Review: The craziest stories of the year
From Pamela Anderson to Game Shows to live streaming porn - we recap some of the strangest stories of 2015.
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28 December
2015 in Review: The move towards the recreational model
We continue to recap 2015's biggest poker stories. Today the change in focus by online poker rooms towards recreational players.
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26 December
2015 in Review: The year of Spin & Go
Once again we look at the biggest stories of the last twelve months. Today how the Spin & Go format created 13 millionaires (and counting).
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25 December
Poker Cartoon - Hesitation
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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25 December
Merry Christmas from PokerStrategy.com
Here's wishing all PokerStrategy.com members a very Merry Christmas.
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24 December
2015 in Review: The year of the mega sponsorship
We look back at some of the biggest stories of the year. Today we look at the huge investment PokerStars made in sporting superstars.
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23 December
Poker Cartoon - Christmas Tree
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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23 December
PCA to include BlackJack tournament
Amaya's flagship brand continues to expand as the 2016 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure announces it is to host $100k Blackjack Tournament.
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22 December
Are you a WSOP addict? [QUIZ]
Do you know your Mersons from your Moneymakers? Take our quiz to find out.
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22 December
CrownUpGuy Wins WPT Alpha8 Las Vegas
Germany's Fedor Holz beats a 45 strong field to win the Alpha8 title in Vegas and take home over $1.5 million.
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21 December
The best use of your FPPs before the PokerStars changes
The PokerStars VIP Programme changes significantly in 2016, so today we look at the best use of your points before then.
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20 December
How to adjust to short stackers
Change your ranges and your attitude towards players who don't buy in for the full amount with this new video.
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20 December
Two days left to HELP for $50
Helpers have until Tuesday to go the extra mile and HELP out others in exchange for $50 bankroll boosters.
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19 December
Let’s make 2016 your best year yet
Our Bankroll Challenge is all about setting and sticking to big goals, and that goes double as we approach a new year.
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19 December
Why robotic dealers would ruin poker
Barry Carter thinks live poker would really suffer if the dealers were replaced by robots, as is rumoured to happen next year.
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18 December
Justin Bieber plays poker with Sour Patch Kids
We round-up the stories you may have missed, like Bieber's sweet stack, EPT's Dublin return and one member's mockumentary.
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18 December
Last chance for Twitchers to enjoy this €150 freeroll
The clock is ticking for Twitch users hoping to take advantage of our exclusive NetBet freeroll next Monday!
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17 December
Epic troll from the latest Spin & Go millionaire
We've all dreamt about fun things to do with a million dollars, and now poker's latest millionaire has added a new one to the list.
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17 December
Vote now for Miss Russian Community 2015
Now is your chance to vote in the final of our popular contest from our Russian Community.
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17 December
Do your 2015 review with double2
How did the year go for you? What went well? What could you have improved upon? Answer these questions and more tonight.
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16 December
Poker Cartoon - Accidental Cheater
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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16 December
Pre-2015 partypoker & bwin account changes
Players who created a partypoker or bwin account before 2015 will stop receiving StrategyPoints soon. No changes for accounts created this year.
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16 December
Getting two streets of value with PokerSnowie
Our coach uses PokerSnowie to review those hands where one value bet is never enough.
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16 December
Robot dealers coming to US cardrooms
We are one step closer to Blade Runner if a new robotic poker dealer becomes a regular fixture at the tables.
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15 December
Player calls police over hand ruling in tournament
Had a bad decision at the table? Try and get the tournament staff arrested for fraud.
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14 December
Poker Cartoon - Direct Marketing
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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14 December
Some of the best strategy discussion this month
The best way to learn is to talk poker with likeminded players. Check out some of the most interesting recent discussions from our poker forums.
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14 December
Jean-Robert Bellande down $1 million online
We round-up some of the stories you may have missed, including a playful Tweet, another SnG millionaire and Neymar's poker therapy.
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13 December
Watch the EPT Prague final table
We have all the action from the final table of the European Poker Tour Main Event of 2015 from 14:00 CET.
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13 December
Miss Russian Community 2015 - Semi Final
Vote now to see who makes the final seven in our annual Miss Russian Community contest.
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13 December
The craziest run-it-twice hand ever!
This week our Bankroll Challengers got festive, won big in a tournament and we have one of the funniest hands you'll see this year.
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13 December
How to tell your family you play poker
Have you encountered resistance from your loved ones when you tell them you play poker?
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12 December
Watch EPT Prague live
We have all the action from Day 3 of the final European Poker Tour event of 2015 from 12:00 CET.
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12 December
Cheap Christmas Gifts for Poker Players
Looking for a poker related gift that won't break the bank? Check out some of the best and most practical poker gifts for $50 or less.
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11 December
Two stars, one session, infinite content!
World class players bencb and JayGatsby come together to show you how elite players think differently to everyone else on a number of topics.
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11 December
Steve O’Dwyer wins the EPT €50,000 Super High Roller
The EPT champion closes out the year with his 5th tournament win of 2015, and becomes the first player to win two EPT Super High Rollers.
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11 December
Twitch streamers can enjoy an exclusive €150 freeroll
Calling all broadcasting Twitchers, take advantage of our exclusive NetBet freeroll, no deposit required.
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10 December
PokerStars plan four $1 million freerolls in 2016
In recognition of a tough year, PokerStars reward fans with a host of new events in the new year.
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10 December
10 richest poker players in the world
Come and find out the biggest career earners in the game according to financial journalists from therichest.com.
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10 December
The Tiltless Show with Tommy Angelo
We have a special Community Show this evening, featuring acclaimed author and mental game coach Tommy Angelo.
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9 December
Poker Cartoon - Personality
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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9 December
Rast and Mizzi to fight for charity
Poker pros agree to step in the ring for a boxing fundraiser in Vegas this December 30
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9 December
HELP out and $50 could be yours
Christmas is coming and PokerStrategy.com are rewarding those who help others with $50 bankroll boosters.
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8 December
UFC fighter injures poker player
JC Alvarado rumoured to take hit to the liver while in training with Ultimate Fighting champion for his MMA match with Olivier Busquet.
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8 December
Handle tough spots at micro stakes Zoom
Join us for a webinar on how to beat NL25 at the fast fold tables, as well as some sound advice for the micro stakes in general.
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7 December
Poker Cartoon - Preferences
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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7 December
Online poker segregation likely in Portugal
Portuguese poker players forced into international isolation as government signals intent to forbid online overseas player pools.
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6 December
Graph porn
Today in the Bankroll Challenge we look at some of the sickest graphs owned by our challengers so far.
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6 December
There are two kinds of poker player
The decisions we make at and away from the tables define who we are as players, which one of these two types are you?
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5 December
How overconfidence could be your downfall
Grigoriy 'ahlinpoker' Skrypnik continues to unravel the mystery of our brain's perception distortions.
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5 December
Why bad poker rooms can be great
Don't instantly dismiss a poker room because the playing experience is poor, sometimes they can have hidden benefits.
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4 December
The new and innovative beginner strategy
Just starting out with poker and don't want to learn a bunch of charts by heart, reeling off a static strategy? We've got you!
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4 December
Dan Bilzerian to star in smartphone game
We round-up some of the stories you may have missed, including Amaya shares advice and Andy Bloch selling his $9 million home.
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4 December
€150 freeroll exclusive to Twitch streamers
Broadcasting Twitchers can play in an exclusive NetBet freeroll, no deposit required.
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3 December
Watch the CashKings live stream
Live from the Prague Poker Festival we have high stakes cash game action from the King's Casino from 18:15 CET.
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3 December
Tony G denied a chance in Lithuanian Parliament
Despite representing them in Europe, poker player and MEP Antanas 'Tony G' Guoga has been refused the chance to become a Lithuanian MP.
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3 December
Avoid losing money in 4-bet pots
The higher the stakes, the more often you will find yourself in 4-bet pots as the preflop raiser. Find out how to crush them today.
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2 December
Poker brawl costs man his ear
Blow up at a game in an Ipswich Conservative club sees man jailed for three years after biting off part of his opponent's ear.
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2 December
Get more scalps in Progressive Knockouts
Collin Moshman takes on MTTSNGs with bounties tonight. Plus check out some of his previous webinars.
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2 December
7.8 million Neteller & Skrill accounts hacked
Paysafe Group has confirmed the breach in 2009 and 2010.
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2 December
Neteller & Skrill accounts hacked
Paysafe Group has confirmed the breach in 2009 and 2010.
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1 December
Blom & Ivey lose huge sums in November
Two of the biggest names in high stakes cash probably can't wait to see the back of last month after dropping life changing sums of money online.
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1 December
HELP wanted: join and get $50
This Christmas, to celebrate the season of goodwill, we're rewarding those who go the extra mile for others with $50 bankroll boosters.
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1 December
Would you like a winrate of 4 BB/100 at NL10-50?
New coach asimos has been crushing the small stakes and today he joins us to show how you can too.
November, 2015
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30 November
Poker Cartoon - Two Players
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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30 November
Ivey to appeal £7.7 million Crockfords ruling
Phil Ivey is getting a second chance to claim back his Punto Banco winnings in the infamous 'edge-sorting' case.
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29 November
Modern versions of ‘Dogs Playing Poker’
After Cassius Marcellus Coolidge's painting 'Poker Game' sold at Sotheby's for $658,000, we look at some modern takes on the iconic picture.
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29 November
Already play poker? Watch our coaches crush
If you have been playing poker for a while, check out how our coaches are beating up the stakes you currently play.
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28 November
Guns and poker don’t mix
After guns were awarded as prizes in a US tournament, Barry Carter suggests that poker is the worst game to give firearms to the participants.
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28 November
Finding the right advice for your Bankroll Challenge
Today we take a look on what games our challengers play, as well as providing some advice to improve their game.
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28 November
Which playing card are you? [QUIZ]
Take our test to see if you are a professional Ace or a recreational deuce.
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27 November
Poker Cartoon - Write a Book
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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27 November
Kid Poker does a Reddit AMA
We round up some stories you may have missed, including Negreanu's Reddit Q&A, Hearthstones' $1m Prize Pool and Full Tilt's new avatar.
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27 November
How your brain betrays you at the poker table
In this article by Grigoriy 'ahlinpoker' Skrypnik, you'll see where our brain's perception distortions come from and how they relate to poker.
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27 November
Watch the Unibet Open Antwerp live
We have the Day 1B action from the official Unibet Twitch stream in Antwerp for the €1,100 Main Event, expected at 2.45 CET. -
27 November
Are you isolation raising enough?
When should you raise to thin out the field, and when should you avoid it? Find out in this new video.
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26 November
Hacker sentenced for DDoS attack on poker site
A British teenager has been given a 12 month sentence for a cyber attack on an unnamed gambling site.
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26 November
Exclusive €150 freeroll for Twitch streamers
Play in an exclusive freeroll for broadcasters on Twitch, no deposit required.
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26 November
How to fix common leaks at 100NL
Fast fold poker fans, tonight our coach will be reviewing a Zoom regular to fix some of the most frequent leaks at that format.
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25 November
Poker Cartoon - Shark Attack
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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25 November
Felix Stephensen wins first legal event in Norway
Norwegian poker takes step forward as last year's main event runner up sees off a record breaking 2,000 rivals in historical Oslo tournament.
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25 November
PokerStars crown 12th Spin & Go millionaire
Canadian player 'Koovoon' is the latest to take down the $1m jackpot in a $100 Spin & Go.
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25 November
How do you become the best at your limit?
What are the best players at each stake level doing differently to the rest of us? We look at the best of the best to find out.
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24 November
Guns given as prizes in US poker tournament
Oregon University is at the centre of a controversial gun debate, following a poker tournament organised by a libertarian group.
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24 November
HELP others and get $50
This Christmas, to celebrate the season of goodwill, we're rewarding those who go the extra mile for others with $50 bankroll boosters.
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24 November
How to use ICMIZER 2 before the final table
Learn when to take or leave your edge before the final table using MTT tool ICMIZER 2 tonight.
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23 November
Poker Cartoon - Poker Tools
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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23 November
‘Dogs Playing Poker’ sells for $658,000
The classic painting of pooches 5-betting and triple range merging goes for over half a million at auction.
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22 November
The November Nine tax debate
Why do some countries tax poker players on their winnings, yet others let them keep every cent?
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22 November
New to poker? Start here
We have brought together some of our best beginner content to give you the biggest head start in your No Limit career.
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21 November
How easy is it to go from Zero to Hero?
This week in our Bankroll Challenge we try to turn nothing into something, and something into a lot.
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21 November
10 poker movies you didn’t need to see
For every Rounders or Casino Royale, it seems there are dozens are flops. Here are some poker movies that didn't break the box office.
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21 November
Can you go from NL100 to high stakes in a year?
In tonight's Community Show we meet Polish coach vicktor, to learn more about his meteoric rise to the high stakes.
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20 November
Poker player indicted in $31m debt collection scam
Travell Thomas looking at 20 years for his alleged part in fraudulent scheme.
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20 November
Alex Jacob makes Jeopardy Championship Final
We round up some stories you may have missed, including Kid Poker becomes Kid USA, and the WSOP TV ratings.
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20 November
Adjust to different Spin & Go players
Do you know the difference between the regs and the recs in Spin & Go? Join Collin Moshman tonight to learn who to expect and how to beat them.
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19 November
Earn Strategy Points just for discussing poker
Earn Strategy Points while improving your game, by taking part in our forum discussions.
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19 November
Viktor Blom down over $1 million in November
The Isildur1 heater has come to a sudden and brutal end, as he loses seven-figures in Mixed Games this month.
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18 November
Another poker movie coming out
Can stars from Goodfellas and Prison Break make Cold Deck a hit? Watch the trailer to see for yourself.
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18 November
How often are you defending your big blind?
Using this common poker scenario, we show you how to identify and fix your most costly poker leaks.
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17 November
Full Tilt to launch on Steam
The play money version to feature on the gaming platform before the end of the year.
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17 November
How to stop spewing in MTTs
We have all made that one aggressive error that has cost us a big stack in an MTT, but how can we avoid doing it?
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16 November
ElkY joins Team Liquid as a Hearthstone pro
The Team PokerStars Pro joins the eSports organisation as a professional Hearthstone player.
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16 November
Beyond the first strategy…
Our coach tonight aims to go where no poker strategy has gone before....
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15 November
Only four days left enter our poker quiz
You have until November 18 to enter our quiz for a chance to win either $50 or a goody bag.
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15 November
Only four days left to enter our poker quiz
You have until November 18 to enter our quiz for a chance to win either $50 or a goody bag.
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15 November
Why the WSOP needs a shot clock
After a very slow paced World Series of Poker Main Event, is it time that televised final tables were speeded up?
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14 November
Punish the regs….on the dancefloor
Our Bankroll Challengers have been working hard, dancing like champs and punishing the regs this week. How did your week go?
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14 November
When soul reading goes wrong…
Following your gut can make you do insane things at the table.
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13 November
Freelance translators wanted
Proficient in English, passionate about poker, and a native speaker of one of these listed languages? Send us an application today!
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13 November
Amaya share price down 33%
Following a review of its financial performance, PokerStars' parent company loses almost a third of its share value.
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13 November
The WSOP Main Event payouts after tax
The real winner at the WSOP, as always, was the Tax Man. Check out what the November Nine are likely to pay in taxes after their wins.
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12 November
Moneymaker’s WSOP winning hand listed on eBay
The historical hand that won the 2003 WSOP and inspired a generation of online grinders is up for sale - for $5,000.
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12 November
How to play for max value and GTO at the same time
We take the stress out of complex theory with a new video that shows how to balance between maximally exploitative strategies and GTO.
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12 November
MPN to stop short stacking
The MicroGaming Poker Network is about to start a trial which would force players to buy-in for 100 big blinds in cash games.
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11 November
Joe McKeehen wins the 2015 WSOP Main Event
The World Series of Poker concludes with one of the most dominant final table performances in recent memory.
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10 November
Three remain in the Main Event
We have reached the big money stage at the World Series of Poker as Joseph McKeehen leads the way.
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10 November
5-point plan: From break-even grinder to winning player
Won less than 2,500 BBs at NL10-NL100 in your last 200,000 hands? Can't make the jump from break-even to winning player? We're here to help!
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9 November
Six remain in the WSOP Main Event
Complaints of tanking dominate the first day of the final table as Joseph McKeehen establishes a huge chip lead.
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9 November
Tanking an issue at the Main Event final table
Complaints of tanking dominate the first day of the final table as Joseph McKeehen establishes a huge chip lead.
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8 November
The WSOP Main Event Final Table begins tonight
The November Nine reconvene at the Rio in Las Vegas to determine who will win $7,680,021 and the World Championship title.
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8 November
Nail your November goals
Skill is important, but if you want to win big you have to set the right goals. See how our Bankroll Challengers nailed their goals last month.
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7 November
Tell us about your Twitch channel
We look back at the first year of poker on Twitch, and we want you to tell us about your own Twitch channel.
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6 November
WSOP Main Event live broadcast details announced
Find out where you can watch the conclusion of the November Nine starting this weekend.
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6 November
Win upgrades, SPs and join the best poker discussions
Discussing poker with other players is the best way to learn the game. As an extra incentive, we have included these added value reasons to do it.
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5 November
WPT Championship replaced with champions-only event
Major changes to the World Poker Tour as their grand final event is to be replaced with an event for former champions only.
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5 November
Are you losing value against recreational players?
It should be the easiest part of poker, but are you getting the maximum from casual players? Find out tonight.
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4 November
New CEO at PokerStars
Rational Group, the company behind PokerStars and Full Tilt, name Rafi Ashkenazi as the new CEO.
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4 November
Master Spin & Go pre flop play
Tonight's live play webinar will provide a complete gameplan for how to approach every pre flop spot in Spin & Go tournaments. -
3 November
The winners of our Instagram promotion
Find out if your picture has won up to $100 in our Instagram promotion.
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3 November
Viktor Blom up $1.8 million in October
Isildur1 is the biggest online winner last month, meanwhile Phil Ivey once again is the biggest recorded loser.
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3 November
Level Up and watch our Gold videos!
As an addition to our Level Up promotion we have made six of our most popular midstakes videos Gold status until the end of December.
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2 November
Major changes to the PokerStars gaming experience
SuperNova Elite is most affected in a series of new changes at PokerStars, with big changes also coming for third party software.
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1 November
The bigger the goal, the better the reward
Our Bankroll Challengers have achieved some huge goals this week. How? By making them public in our forums!
October, 2015
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31 October
Kate: “When is a read good enough?”
Kate has hit a pair of queens on the flop. Her opponent spiderpig44 is betting every street, but only half pot on the river. Kate decides to call this last bet as well. A good move?
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31 October
YOLO calls and more…
High stakes player bencb has delivered a true masterpiece with his first English video and you shouldn't hesitate a second to dive into it!
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31 October
Would Phil Hellmuth make a good coach?
He may have pulled out of mentoring a November Niner, but would he have been that good a teacher anyway?
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30 October
TCOOP to feature two new Knockout formats
Take a first look at the provisional schedule for the Turbo Championship of Online Poker next January.
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30 October
Master the mental game with Jared Tendler
LemOn36 has a special Community Show tonight as he meets mental coach and author Jared Tendler.
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29 October
Players unhappy with the Poker Hall of Fame
We round-up some of the stories you may have missed, including a win for a November Niner and a new poker comedy sketch.
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29 October
2 days left to share your PokerStrategy.com experience
Upload a picture of yourself and the community logo on your Instagram account before the end of the month for the chance to win a prize!
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29 October
How to crush low stakes cash on 888poker
Join w34z3l for a video and webinar which shows you how to crush the low stakes cash games on 888poker.
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28 October
Why Spin & Goes are a post flop game
Push/fold is not enough if you want to be a Spin & Go professional, the game is won after the flop and tonight we show you why. -
28 October
Five Spin & Go Millionaires in a week
PokerStars are almost making a millionaire every day with their latest Spin & Go promotion.
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28 October
Six Spin & Go Millionaires in a week
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27 October
Watch Day 2 of EPT Malta live
We have all the action from the European Poker Tour Malta Main Event from 12:00 CET today.
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27 October
Watch Day 3 of EPT Malta live
We have all the action from the European Poker Tour Malta Main Event from 12:00 CET today.
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27 October
Watch Day 4 of EPT Malta live
We have all the action from the European Poker Tour Malta Main Event from 12:00 CET today.
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27 October
Watch Day 5 of EPT Malta live
We have all the action from the European Poker Tour Malta Main Event from 12:00 CET today.
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27 October
Watch the EPT Malta final table live
We have all the action from the European Poker Tour Malta Main Event final table from 14:00 CET today.
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27 October
Hellmuth no longer coaching a November Niner
The Poker Brat has backtracked on his role as a mentor, and we have the 2015 Poker Hall of Fame results.
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26 October
Timex wins EPT Malta High Roller
The WSOPE has only just concluded and now EPT Malta is firmly underway, with another big high roller result for Mike McDonald.
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25 October
Duhamel and MacPhee win WSOPE bracelets
Two big names take down the High Roller and Main Event as the World Series of Poker Europe concludes in Berlin.
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25 October
Play like Phil Hellmuth, not like Phil Ivey
We congratulate another completed Bankroll Challenge, but do you agree with the advice our latest winner has shared?
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24 October
Useful software for poker players
Programs banned by poker sites? Certainly not here! Find out how to effectively manage your time and budget, make the best lists and help your eyes during a night's grind.
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24 October
Why do poker pros fight for money?
Why have so many rich and successful poker professionals willfully stepped into the boxing or MMA ring in the name of prop bets?
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23 October
8 days left to share your PokerStrategy.com experience
Upload a picture of yourself and the community logo on your Instagram account before the end of the month for the chance to win a prize!
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23 October
Tom Dwan spotted playing poker in Manila
We round-up some stories you may have missed, including the WSOP Player of the Year is decided and Theo Jørgensen's anger at the WSOPE.
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22 October
‘Samara Lúcio’ wins $1 million Spin & Go
A Brazilian girl is reported to be the latest Spin & Go millionaire, in a week where PokerStars unveil a live version of the format at EPT Malta.
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22 October
How to capitalise on your reads
Can you adapt your gameplan when you have a strong read on your opponent? This new video will help you turn your reads into profit.
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21 October
Phil Hellmuth to coach a November Niner
The Poker Brat is eyeing up a 15th bracelet in November, if his new student takes down the Main Event.
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21 October
Start your Spin & Go career today
There is still money to be made from poker in 2015. Start today with our new Spin & Go beginners' course!
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20 October
How to double your hourly win rate
In this article, you'll find a few recommendations that will help you improve your performance at the tables.
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20 October
How to keep your cool in low stakes MTTs
Learn to get the maximum value from small stakes tournaments without letting the frustrations of large fields and suck outs get you down.
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20 October
Olivier Busquet’s $150k MMA prop bet
The heads-up specialist is set to fight next April against JC Alvarado.
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19 October
Spin & Go top prize now $1 million
PokerStars have increased the top Spin & Go multiplier for each level to up to 10,000 times the buy-in.
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19 October
Are you a beginner? Learn how to play postflop!
Do you know how to evaluate your hand after the flop? Join us this evening for a new player's guide to post flop play.
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19 October
PokerStrategy.com Quiz Time: How well do you know poker?
Test your poker knowledge in our quiz and win one of two sets of goody bags and $50.
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18 October
Boost your bankroll and your mental game
Our Bankroll Challengers are working hard on their mindset and you can too as we are giving away free copies of The Mental Game of Poker.
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18 October
Where should the WSOPE go next?
With so many great European destinations to choose from, where should the World Series of Poker Europe go after Berlin?
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17 October
Kate: “A huge bluff was my only chance!”
Kate only has a pair of threes on the river and can't really pay HeroCow's bet with it. What happened next impressed even Le Douchi though...
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17 October
Is poker a sport or a video game?
Should poker be marketed as a sport, like it is on TV, or should we embrace its potential within the gamer community instead?
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16 October
How bonecore completed the Bankroll Challenge
Our very own 'bonecore' turned $137 into $1,000, you can both read and watch how he did it!
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16 October
Still time to share your PokerStrategy.com experience
Upload a picture of yourself and the community logo on your Instagram account this month for the chance to win a prize!
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16 October
What does poker teach you about life?
KTU is the guest tonight in our Community Show as he and LemOn36 talk about learning poker, as well as what poker teaches us about life.
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15 October
Alex Komaromi wins Uruguay’s first WSOP bracelet
We round-up the results from the first five events at the 2015 World Series of Poker Europe festival in Berlin.
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15 October
How does your gameplan compare to PokerSnowies?
Join us in a session review to see whether our coach made better decisions than PokerSnowie in the same spots.
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14 October
Do you understand ranges in SNGs?
How good are you with your shoving and calling ranges in SNGs? See how you compare to Collin Moshman.
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14 October
UKGC to review third party software
The UK Gambling Commission is the latest entity to question the fairness of tracking software in poker.
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13 October
New iPoker client now available
Players at bet365, William Hill and Coral can now access the new software - check out some screenshots here.
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13 October
Avoid common errors in Knockout tournaments
Most players adjust poorly in Knockout tournaments and make ICM errors, make sure you are not one of them tonight.
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12 October
New No Limit Beginner’s course starts tonight
Whether you are new to the game or just need a tune up, join us for a reminder on the basics that you need to beat the game today.
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12 October
Phil Ivey up half a million in October
A reversal of fortune for 'RaiseOnce', plus Viktor Blom and Jens Kyllönen have plenty to smile about at the nosebleed tables.
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11 October
Would you pay to watch live poker?
Can live poker fill an arena in the same way that League of Legends or Starcraft does?
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11 October
kamil13151 wins our HUSNG Championship
We chat to moderator kamil13151 from our Polish community after he won the PokerStrategy.com HUSNG Championship last month.
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10 October
Kate: “I went all-in on the river, but was that a good move?”
Our heroine goes all-in on the river, but doesn't expect to be ahead very often. Still, it's not supposed to be a bluff. What is Jürgen going to say to that logic?
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10 October
We had 19 winners this week, were you one of them?
Every week our Bankroll Challengers crush their financial and life goals, isn't it about time you were among them?
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10 October
Watch the WSOPE Berlin Event #1 final table
Watch all the action from the final table of the €2,200 Six Max event right here from 12:00 CET.
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9 October
Rafael Nadal leaves Team PokerStars
We round up a few stories you may have missed, including a new PokerStars Sports ambassador and an ego boost for Jason Koon.
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9 October
Six gifts a girl can only expect from a poker player
Brace yourselves ladies, it's going to be a bumpy ride...
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9 October
The PKR Cosplay show
In a special edition of our Community Show, we are joined by a Bankroll Challenger who shows us how to pimp your avatar on PKR.
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8 October
How husky333 quintupled his bankroll
We chat to a player who just completed the Bankroll Challenge while blogging about his goals in both our English and Czech communities.
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8 October
How husky333 crushed the Bankroll Challenge
We chat to a player who just completed the Bankroll Challenge while blogging about his goals in both our English and Czech communities.
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8 October
Still time to share your PokerStrategy.com experience
Upload a picture of yourself and the community logo on your Instagram account this month for the chance to win a prize!
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8 October
WSOPE Berlin starts today
The World Series of Poker Europe is back after its last event in 2013, for 16 days of poker action with ten bracelets up for grabs.
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8 October
See just how easy NL20 can be
Stop over complicating the small stakes, there are still soft games and solid winning strategies, as this new video points out.
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7 October
How to work on your game away from the table
Your ability to do a database review is critical in your quest to move up and beat the next cash game level.
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7 October
Details released for the 2016 Global Poker League
Poker inside a cube, standing instead of sitting, a live stadium audience and much more expected from the GPI's new format.
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7 October
The best exercise for your poker skills
Do you want to play every hand better than the previous? All you need is one really effective exercise...
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6 October
Watch the WSOPE Berlin Oktoberfest final table
Watch all the action from the final table of the €550 No Limit event right here from 16:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE €3,250 PLO final table
Watch all the action from the final table of the eight handed PLO event live from 12:00 CET.
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6 October
Watch the WSOPE Monster Stack final live
Watch all the action from the final day of the €1,650 Monster Stack event live from 14:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE Mixed Event final table
Watch all the action from the final day of the €2,200 Mixed Event live from 12:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE €3,250 No Limit final
Watch all the action from the final day of the €3,250 No Limit Hold'em event live from 14:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE €550 PLO final
Watch all the action from the final day of the €550 PLO event live from 12:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE €1,100 Turbo final
Watch all the action from the final day of the €1,100 Turbo No Limit Hold'em event live from 16:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE Main Event Day 1B
Watch all the action from the second starting day of the €10,450 WSOPE Main Event from 12:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE Main Event Day 2
Watch all the action from the €10,450 WSOPE Main Event from 12:00 CET. -
6 October
Watch the WSOPE €25,600 High Roller
We have all the action from the first day of the €25,600 High Roller today from 16:00 CET. -
6 October
PokerStars host largest tournament in poker history
Last night a player from Austria won a tournament which had a field bigger than their 2013 Guinness World Record event.
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6 October
Do you understand why you make the mistakes you do?
Take your mental game to the existenial level tonight by reflecting on the why, rather than the how, of your poker leaks.
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5 October
Discuss poker and get rewarded
Learning Poker and earning Strategy Points? This month you earn 5 SPs when you help others with their trouble hands.
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5 October
Tracking software overhaul at PokerStars and PartyPoker
HUDS, tracking software and seating scripts are all but removed at PartyPoker, while at PokerStars major changes have also come in.
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4 October
Would you spend your poker winnings on a treadmill?
Another week crushed in our Bankroll Challenge, as this week we congratulate another member who has completed their challenge.
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3 October
Kate: “I pulled off a dark tunnel bluff!”
In today's hand, Kate decided to bluff on each street. Find out if her opponent fell for it, and learn what Jürgen thinks about her bold move.
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3 October
vonki goes Bankroll Challenge - NL5
Struggling to escape the clutches of the micros? vonki has some free advice for you!
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3 October
Can online poker be a spectator sport?
This year's WCOOP has blown up on Twitch, can the online version of the game be packaged in the same way as live poker tournaments?
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2 October
‘Isildur1’ drops $500K in September
Blom, Sulsky and Mercier all deep in the red for the month, with Jens 'Jeans89' Kyllönen the main beneficiary.
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2 October
Which famous female poker player should you date?
Check, which famous female poker player is perfect for you? Remember - follow your instincts!
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2 October
Should you only learn from elite players?
If you wanted to crush 100NL, should you learn from a nosebleed player or a 200NL regular?
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1 October
My PokerStrategy.com experience
Share a picture of yourself and the community logo to our Instagram page this month for the chance to win a prize!
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1 October
PokerStars approved to operate in New Jersey
Amaya Gaming announce the news that both PokerStars and Full Tilt will be making an imminent return to the US.
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1 October
Do you get enough thin value on the river?
Join our theory expert w34z3l tonight at 20:00 CMS for his latest masterclass on value betting the final community card.
September, 2015
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30 September
Poker Cartoon - Third World War
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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30 September
‘Coenaldinho7’ wins WCOOP Main Event
Belgian defies the odds to claim a $1.3M score following a four-way deal at the final table.
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30 September
Bloody deceptive poker girl: Liv Boeree
The story of a straight A's metalhead astrophysicist/model who uses deception as a weapon.
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30 September
Collin Moshman presents: Your personal tournament coach
Join the tutorial from 20:00 BST tonight to learn how to use new and revolutionary SNG/MTT tool ICMIZER 2.
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29 September
Kostritsyn leads as WCOOP Main reaches climax
We also round-up the result of the $10K buy-in 8-game event, which played down to a winner last night.
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29 September
How to survive your first shot at a big tournament
If the recent WCOOP wanted you to play a big money tournament, tonight we will show you how to take your first shot at one.
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28 September
Neymar fined £31.3M for tax evasion
We also round up news from the last day of this year's WCOOP, with both Shaun Deeb and Jason Mercier poised to make a massive final table.
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28 September
How can PokerJuice improve your PLO?
See how the newest piece of PLO software can bring your game along in this new video, plus try it out for free.
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27 September
Learn from the best community in poker
Our Bankroll Challengers are crushing their goals, because we have some of the most dedicated poker students in our ever growing community.
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27 September
The WCOOP Main Event starts today
The online version of the WSOP culminates today with the Main Event and the $10,300 8-Game Mix.
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26 September
Kate: “I accidentally his whole stack…”
Kate's in great mood today! She was able to relieve her opponent of 110 big blinds. Whether or not she's earned them with a solid play is for Jürgen to judge... -
26 September
Is the WCOOP tougher than the WSOP?
Has the online version of the World Series of Poker become the tougher series to play?
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26 September
The poker theory of everything
Grigoriy 'ahlinpoker' Skrypnik says that instead of giving poker players fish, we should give them a rod so that they can fish for themselves.
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25 September
Oliver Busquet wants a six-figure MMA fight
We round-up some stories you may have missed this week, including how did Vanessa Rousso do in the Big Brother finale?
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24 September
Negreanu: “Only elites can write good poker books”
Kid Poker shares his thoughts on the state of the industry's written learning material in a new update on his blog.
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24 September
Are you losing value with the button?
It's the best position in poker, but are you winning enough from the button? Join our webinar tonight to find out.
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23 September
Poker Cartoon - Hero Call
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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23 September
Archie Karas banned from gambling in Vegas
Legendary gambler now faces criminal charges if he steps foot inside a Nevadan casino.
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22 September
Ben Tollerene wins WCOOP Super High Roller
'Ben86' wins the big one, elsewhere Shaun Deeb extends his 'COOP' record and another PokerStrategist wins gold.
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21 September
CrownUpGuy and Timex make WCOOP High Roller final
The $1 million guarantee is easily met for the $51,000 Super High Holler, which concludes today.
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21 September
Two PokerStrategists make WCOOP High Roller final
The $1 million guarantee is easily met for the $51,000 Super High Roller, which concludes today.
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20 September
Crush your goals with our Bankroll Challenge
Find out what our members have been up to at the tables this week in the latest standings in our blogging and goal setting challenge.
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20 September
The $51,000 WCOOP Super High Roller starts today
How many players will this landmark event in the history of online poker attract? Find out this evening.
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19 September
Kate: “I could have cried after his 4-bet!”
This time our beloved Kate is confronted with a tough decision pre-flop. Will she be able to analyse and solve this spot correctly?
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19 September
Would you change your poker screen name?
How big a strategic advantage is a screen name change? Would every player do it if they had the choice?
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18 September
Poker Cartoon - Electric
Take a break from the daily grind with our cartoon of the day.
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18 September
Malware warning at PokerStars and Full Tilt
Players at both sites have been warned to be vigilant after becoming the target of a spyware programme called Odlanor.