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Phil Laak will join the WSOP Paradise action, and he shared his thoughts on what it would feel like to win the Super Main Event.

Laak has certainly had a poker career that many of his peers admire, but he’s also always been a standout character with different views on poker – and life in general.

Get yourself some Spooky Season tickets.

Count the outs, submit your answer, and have shot at one of twenty $5.50 tickets to use on PokerStars.

A massive bad beat jackpot hit at Rivers Casino.

It’s one of those rare times where you’re over the moon about losing with a straight flush.

Don’t forget to check your BetRIvers Poker accounts for a free MTT ticket.

Michigan, Delaware, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania online poker players – make sure you log into your BetRivers Poker accounts over the next few days and claim your free MTT ticket. The operator is treating all players as a part of its second anniversary celebrations and tickets are good for a week, so make sure to use them.

What’s the secret sauce to bluffing?

Alex Fitzgerald is back with some nuggets of wisdom. This time around, he tries to explain what it really takes to bluff successfully, and, the way he sees it, it all starts with understanding fear.

Are people giving Nicolette too much grief here?

With the other two players still active in the hand, she shouldn’t be celebrating on the flop. That said, she is not a pro, and people get emotional when playing for big money. We’ve all seem things like this in private games, and it’s really not that big of a deal.

This tournament is too good to pass on.

ClubWPT Gold is hosting a free entry tournament with a prize pool of 5 million. And Doug Polk is giving 10 players a shot to win a free rebuy, just in case you first entry doesn’t go to plan.

Fridays are always fun at Hustler Casino Live!

Kick off your weekend with some high stakes action from Hustler Casino Live, featuring the likes of Rampage, Mariano, and several other HCL regulars.

Do you agree that there are too many poker festivals these days?

It’s a pretty hot take from Matt Savage, but with so many events throughout the year, it’s becoming increasingly harder to pinpoint real “majors.” Is this necessarily a bad thing, though, or does “the more, the merrier” holds true in this case?

This is not a recommended line, but it’s pretty cool when it works.

You probably shouldn’t try this at low stakes as not many people are in a habit of folding strong hands, but every now and again, creativity works like a charm.

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FanDuel Poker’s Weekend MTT Schedule Brings Action for All Players

PokerStars on FanDuel features a rich weekend MTT schedule, giving all tournament players plenty of opportunities to battle for prestige and big prizes.

Wed, Oct 28
Stake Poker Signs Farid Jattin as First Poker Ambassador

Colombian poker pro Farid Jattin joins the operator as it builds its presence across the US sweepstakes and international real-money markets.

Wed, Oct 28
BetRivers Poker Goes Big on Splash Pots for the Anniversary Week

BetRivers Poker is celebrating its second anniversary this week, and cash game players across all stakes get to enjoy Super Splashes every single day.

Tue, Oct 27
BetRivers Poker Adds Mystery Bounty Tournaments as Operator Celebrates Second Anniversary

The launch mystery bounty coincides with BetRivers Poker’s second anniversary, with added prizes and promotions running through November 1.

Mon, Oct 26
Octopi Poker Opens Early Bird Black Friday Access

Sign up for Early Access with Octopi Poker and make sure you’re the first in line to receive their special offers and enjoy big discounts for the upcoming Black Friday sale.

Mon, Oct 26
This Player Is Absolutely Crushing the WSOP Online Fall Bracelet Series

With two bracelets, two runner-up finishes, and more than $225,000 in winnings, Sergei “CaseyStewart” Kislinskii is chasing history with 15 bracelets still remaining.

Sat, Oct 24
BetRivers Poker Celebrates Its Second Birthday With Anniversary Week

Anniversary Week on BetRivers Poker runs Oct 26 – Nov 1, bringing promotions, giveaways, and boosted prize pools for the operator’s flagship tournaments.

Fri, Oct 23
PokerStars on FanDuel Is Coming Back to Alberta

The operator sent out a message to the Alberta players that it will be coming back soon, launching under the new PokerStars on FanDuel branding.

Fri, Oct 23