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Octopi Poker Is Rolling Out Some Big Changes This October

The poker training site is bringing some significant changes this October, with a new course for solver beginners and specialized lessons for tournament pros.

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And there are different ways to look at that image.

Don’t forget about the Double Glitch promo running on BetRivers Poker.

If you enjoy playing online poker in Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, or Delaware and like the jackpot sit and go format, this particular promo is for you!

Vivi Saliba brings some useful PLO tips on what hands to avoid.

There are certain hands that tend to get you in a world of hurt in Pot Limit Omaha and are best folded before the flop. Vivian Saliba certainly knows a thing or two about this game, so her tips should help you stay out of trouble.

Britney is making some crazy calls again…

When it comes down to hunting those bounty buttons, Britney gets really sticky. It’s a very optimistic call, but can she get away with it again?

More details emerging around the latest online cheating scandal.

As the story develops, there are more details coming to light, and it seems that the latest superuser scandal started a while ago, but some of the early reports and suspicions were ignored.

This is your opportunity to ease into the world of poker solvers!

Octopi’s new course is named My First Solver and it is intended for people who have no or very little experience with poker solvers. Enter the world of GTO poker on your own terms and discover all the mysteries of modern poker training.

Another action-filled Sunday is coming to PokerStars on FanDuel.

If you are playing online poker in New Jersey, Michigan, or Pennsylvania, FanDuel Poker is lining up another Sunday ripe with action, with tournaments to fit every bankroll.

Final 2026 WCOOP stats & numbers are in!

Learn all about the biggest winners, largest tournaments, attendance numbers, and everything else you should know about the PokerStars largest online MTT series.

Don’t miss out on high stakes action on Hustler Casino Live tonight.

It’s quite a lineup for the Friday high stakes game, including Rampage, Britney, Big Mike, and more.

Chess.com enters the POKER WORLD.

According to PokerNews, Chess.com is entering the poker world with Gambit, a free-to-play app designed to help chess players learn poker without the usual financial risks.

On the latest PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway interviews Albert Cheng, Chief Growth Officer at Chess.com, who explains the philosophy behind the move.

“No real-money gambling. No rake. Just the parts of the chess playbook that have made it work for millions of people, applied to poker.”

Gambit is available on desktop and mobile and mirrors the familiar interface of Chess.com.

The aim is to make poker accessible, educational, and stress-free for a new audience. For Chess.com users, stepping into the poker world might feel less like a leap and more like a casual stroll across the board.

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BetRivers Poker Championship Starts This Weekend – 100 Events and $400k in Guaranteed Prizes

The operator’s biggest tournament series to date kicks off this weekend and features special Championship events, dedicated trophies for 100 champions, and $15k in leaderboard prizes for the top performers.

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Clubs Poker Omaha National Championship Enters Its Final Weekend

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Fri, Sep 25
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One player collected €922K in bounties as the Space KO tournament paid out more than 10 times its guarantee.

Fri, Sep 25
PokerStars is Opening its Network to Outside Brands

For the first time in 25 years, PokerStars is letting other brands tap into its newly launched network, following iPoker’s B2B model.

Fri, Sep 25
Poker-Driven Team and the Community: BetRivers Poker’s Unique Approach to Rewarding Players

Learn how BetRivers Poker leans into its biggest strengths to deliver unique, engaging, and extremely rewarding promotions for all the players.

Thu, Sep 24
Ireland Has the Power to Fix Its Online Poker Problem — But Will It Act in Time?

Veteran gaming executive David Lyons says Ireland already has the tools to protect online poker, but warns regulatory delays could damage the market before a fix arrives.

Wed, Sep 23
888poker’s Ian Simpson Dominates at the UKPL Manchester Festival

The UK pro took the title in the High Roller event and then proceeded to triumph in the 345-strong field in the Main Event for a combined total of over £54,000.

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