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PokerStars on FanDuel Launches Nightly Stars Leaderboard With $2,500 in Weekly Prizes

Compete in Nightly Stars tournaments, accumulate points for every dollar cashed, and win up to $500 worth of tournament tickets at the end of the week.

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Jennifer Tilly is back in action.

And she finds herself in a tough spot on the turn against Suvarna. He did try to save her some chips by being very honest about his hand, but Tilly really hates folding…

Spraggy and Maira Konnikova on the EPT Barcelona €5K Main Event feature table.

It’s happening NOW.

More info on WSOP Paradise for the WSOP Circuit winners who plan to attend.

Man of the people Jeff Platt with all the details.

PokerGO gives us front-row seats to Phil Hellmuth’s greatest hits.

Hellmuth has built a brand on being the game’s most notorious sore winner and loser, and this compilation leans into every moment of it.

The Poker Brat’s outbursts, complaints, and reactions are all on display as he navigates the highs and lows of tournament play.

Andy Stacks on sneaking into poker rooms to betting his last $20k at 10/20. 👀

Now he’s gone full circle, ditching the big cash games for tournament life. According to the Table 1 Podcast, the ride includes spreadsheets, casino raids, and just a touch of weird poker fame.

Han Feng on the Jeff Platt curse: “I was the only guy he interviewed before Day 2 started for like two minutes, and then I got cooked.”

I mean, he’s not wrong.

WSOP Online is giving cash game grinders a little summer surprise with its new Summer Gift Drop.

From August 23 to 30, players can randomly snag mystery prizes like tournament tickets simply by playing cash games.

GTOWizard has just dropped multiway postflop solving that factors in ICM and bounties.

For those who survive deep into big-field tournaments or love the chaos of bounty formats, this might be the tool you never knew you needed.

The new update lets users analyze three-way postflop spots with ICM and even breaks down complex formats like PKOs and TKOs.

If you have the right subscription tier, you’ll get access to custom bet sizes, node locking, and more.

Poker, pros, and purpose: not your average Hollywood night.

PokerNews covers how Jamie Gold and Bruce Buffer hosted the 14th annual Variety Children’s Charity Poker Event at Paramount Studios. The event raised more than $250,000 for kids with disabilities, with all the usual celebrity fanfare and, naturally, some poker.

Dara O’Kearney and David Lappin: attempted mugging at EPT Barcelona.

You gotta watch the video to hear Dara’s take. So glad it wasn’t worse and didn’t escalate!

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Major WPT Events Coming Up: Online Satellites Available at WPT Global

WPT Global is running online satellites for WPT Prime Cyprus and WPT Seoul over the next couple of months, allowing players to win valuable tournament packages for as low as $1.10.

Thu, Aug 20
Win up to $500 in Tournament Tickets via BetRivers Poker Founders Double Promo

Make the final table of select tournaments on BetRivers Poker on the same day to lock up $100 or go all the way in both for the main prize of $500 in tournament tickets.

Wed, Aug 19
GGPoker Gets Alberta Approval, But Online Poker Launch Faces Liquidity Hurdle

GGPoker registers with Alberta’s gambling regulator AGLC, taking a step toward a regulated poker launch while liquidity sharing remains the key hurdle.

Wed, Aug 19
Solana’s First WSOP Year Saw One in 40 Entries and One in 20 Dollars Go Through Crypto

Solana processed roughly one in 40 WSOP entries and one in 23 buy-in dollars during its first year as the series’ crypto partner.

Wed, Aug 19
No-Fee Daily Mix Continues at Clubs Poker – dfbuzzbeater Crowned Week 4 Champion

Another week of No-Fee Daily Mix events at Clubs Poker brought a dominating performance by dfbuzzbeater. Action continues this week, with more guaranteed overlays and extra value up for grabs.

Tue, Aug 18
PokerStars’ New ’ No-Bubble Tournament Proves Popular at EPT Barcelona

The first-ever “In the Money” tournament format at EPT Barcelona proves popular, with players needing to build six times their starting stack to secure a Day 2 spot and lock up a cash.

Tue, Aug 18
Irish Gambling Regulator Gives Poker Players Chance to Make Their Case

Ireland’s gambling regulator is consulting on new rules that could sharply restrict online poker, giving players and the industry a chance to raise concerns before the August 20 deadline.

Tue, Aug 18
$100k WSOP Multi-Flight Extravaganza Offers 10 Day 1 Flights

The Multi-Flight Extravaganza will give players 10 opportunities to qualify for Day 2, with the $55 buy-in offering an affordable entry point into one of the biggest standalone events of the season.

Sun, Aug 16