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New variance calculator by Phil Galfond is out.

Phil Galfond is sharing with the world his very own poker variance calculator, a tool that he says contains a number of features not available in other similar calculators. It can even help you figure out how the EV gets split in backing deals!

Brad Owen speaks out about the current state of poker.

A long X post from Brad Owen talks about the current state of the poker industry, with a specific focus on vlogging, content creation, and how things have changed over the years to where even some of the best players in the game are starting to create content – something they used to laugh at – because that’s what it takes to land ambassador roles with major sites these days.

He also talks about his own struggles at the felt and major swings, largely caused by his desire to win a big title – one thing he feels still missing on his poker resume.

Corey Eyring is back in the mix & the $20k freeroll is up for grabs still.

A new vlog from Corey Eyring as he tries to win $100,000 in a single week. Things are off to a rocky start with the first giveaway winner getting felted, but there is still time to get involved and have a shot at getting staked $20,000 to play some high stakes poker.

Doug Polk issues a challenge to the poker world!

Do you think you have what it takes to beat one of the best heads-up players? This is your chance to prove it – and make a hefty sum in the process.

Doug Polk has issued an open challenge to all US & Canada players who play on ClubWPT Gold. Play a match of 5,000 hands at 100/200+, and if you win, you get a $25,000 bounty. With each match Polk wins, the bounty will increase by $25k up to the maximum of $100k for the fourth and final match.

Polk says he will pick opponents based on who thinks will provide the most compelling match for the viewers, but everyone’s free to throw their hat into the ring!

BetRivers Poker is rolling out the Run It Twice cash game leaderboards, offering $12,000 in weekly prizes.

The promo is split into two periods each week: Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday. Each period has three tiers, so players at low, medium, and high stakes all have a shot.

PartyPoker live tour schedule out in full.

h/t to Barry Carter for the full list of stops.

This is a fun one.

PokerOrg has teamed up with PokerStars to launch a competition with a $5,000 Irish Open package up for grabs.

All you need to do is join PokerOrg, which is free, and then pick a team of three players from their list of online tournament regulars. The competition coincides with the 2026 SCOOP and every in-the-money finish by your team will earn you points.

Behind the scenes look at the Irish Open and everything that goes into creating it.

Everybody loves the Irish Open and there’s good reason! It’s an excellent live stop, with tons of off felt activities and a great mix of poker to suit all kinds of players.

Barry Carter absolutely nailed it with this one.

You now can’t unsee it.

WSOP Europe seats now available.

WSOP Europe 2026 is set for Prague, and organizers are dangling three distinct online routes for hopefuls to win their way into the action.

WSOP Online will launch weekly $215 satellites every Sunday starting in March, where winners get a $10,000 package that covers the Main Event seat and a hotel room at the Hilton. For all other ways to qualify, check out the article from the WSOP.

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