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Pay Attention to These Poker Tells When Playing at the 888poker LIVE Tour

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:10:50 +0000

888poker is back once again with more tips and tricks to help you elevate your poker game from meh to amazing.

This time around, the ambassador Vivian Saliba is dishing out some useful advice on how to spot poker tells when playing live poker at events such as the 888poker LIVE tour.

If you’re struggling to decipher some of your opponents’ lines, listen to Saliba, and you’ll be better positioned to take their chips the next time you’re at the tables.

888Poker Launches Exciting New Podcast: 888Ride Hits the Airwaves

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:35:43 +0000

888poker has taken its wildly successful YouTube series, 888Ride, to the airwaves with the launch of its brand-new podcast. This thrilling online venture promises to be a rollercoaster ride featuring top poker personalities and players, giving listeners an intimate glimpse into the lives of their favorite poker celebrities.

Podcasts have become one of the most popular mediums for poker players to indulge in their passions both on and off the poker table. The 888Ride podcast offers deep dives into the lives and careers of renowned figures in the poker world, shedding light on what makes them tick both on and off the felt.

Can You Catch MMDpoker1 in the $300K Mystery Bounty Festival Main Event at 888poker?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:00:47 +0000

The 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival is crowning champions left, right, and center, but there is one tournament where we won’t know who the winner is until March 26: the Mystery Bounty Festival Main Event.

The 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival Main Event, costing £215 to enter and guaranteeing at least $300,000 will be won, is by far the largest tournament on the busy schedule. Approximately one dozen Day 1s take place before Day 2 on March 25, which seems like plenty of time to build a stack that challenges for the lead, but that final Day 1 will be on you quicker than you realize.

LODDENThinks Gets the 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival Off to the Best Possible Start

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:35:53 +0000

The 888poker Mystery Bounty Festival kicked off over the weekend, and every 888poker dreamed of getting the series off to a flying start. United Kingdom-based “LODDENThinks” did precisely that, taking down the $120,000 Mystery Bounty Opening event for $9,620, boosting their bankroll, and giving their confidence a shot in the arm.

On Day 1, the 1,171-strong crowd was whittled to the final table of eight. Among the casualties were “thegreatdonk” and “Steed4321,” who crashed out in 123rd and 46th place, respectively, but not before pulling a mystery bunty worth $3,600!

Ante Up for Adventure: Top 5 Reasons to Experience 888poker LIVE Events

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:35:51 +0000

There’s plenty to look forward to across the calendar year when it comes to 888poker. Not only has a full season of 888poker LIVE events already scheduled, but the brand also launched a UK Poker League, which has been a success so far.

And with the countdown underway for their festival in Bucharest (March 16-24), we thought we’d ask the 888poker ambassadors why poker players of all kinds should consider an 888 stop for their next poker adventure. From the bustling poker tables to the exploration of enchanting cities, the 888poker LIVE tour offers a multifaceted appeal that goes beyond the cards.

Streaming Dreams: Nick Eastwood's Path to 888poker Stardom and How You Can Follow Suit

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:35:56 +0000

Happy memories came flooding back for Nick “eastyyy22” Eastwood when he saw 888poker had launched its Stream On contest, with the online poker giant searching for a new member of the 888poker Stream Team. Eastwood joined the 888poker Stream Team in July 2021, and he cannot wait to be one of the first to welcome in the newest addition team.

Eastwood had been streaming for around six months before 888poker approached him and asked him if he would be interested in becoming part of the new Stream Team 888poker was putting together. It had always been Eastwood’s dream to get his hands on a poker sponsorship, and after positive talks with the Stream team manager, Eastwood put pen to paper on a sponsorship contract.

Career-Best Score for Ian Swan, the 888poker UKPL Luton Champion

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:36:02 +0000

888poker took its fledgling UK Poker League (UKPL) tour to the live poker hotbed that is Luton and Ian Swan will forever look back on this event with a beaming smile on his face. Swan returns home to bonny Scotland with the £560 Main Event trophy under one arm and a career-best £24,530 haul under the other.

The Main Event attracted 342 entrants and paid the top 53 finishers. A min-cash awarded £930, with a final table appearance boosting the payout to £3,250, and first-place originally awarding £34,000, although a deal would alter the top prize.

Massive Mystery Bounty Festival Hits 888poker From March 17

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:35:57 +0000

The latest online poker tournament festival lands at 888poker on March 17, and everything points to it being another roaring success. Following on from the inaugural PokerNews Online Championship, the Mystery Bounty Festival is a ten-day series in which every event is a mystery bounty tournament.

The Mystery Bounty Festival runs at 888poker from March 17 until March 26. The bustling schedule contains 26 numbered events and dozens of side events, each played to the exciting mystery bounty format.

888ride: Ali Nejad on Poker, Private Jets and Day Trading

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:35:50 +0000

888poker is back once again with another episode of their interview series 888ride. Over the last few weeks, the likes of Shaun Deeb, Phil Galfond and Ben Lamb have been in the passenger seat, and this edition sees GPI Broadcaster of the Year Ali Nejad join David Tuchman for a cruise around Las Vegas.

The duo discussed how Nejad got his start in poker and his several side hustles away from the felt. Nejad also shared some of his private jet-based adventures and how he nearly became an MTV star.

Rising Star Sinead Priestley Takes Down the 888poker UKPL Luton Opening Voyage

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:55 +0000

It is quite fitting that today is International Women’s Day and PokerNews is writing up a recap about a victory by one of the United Kingdom’s rising stars, Sinead Priestley.

Anyone who follows British poker knows that Priestley has been knocking on the door in live events over the past 12 months. On March 7, Priestley got the job done in the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) Luton Opening Voyage event and turned £250 into £17,865.

Inside Gaming: PartyPoker Up For Sale, and 888poker Leaving the US?

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:35:53 +0000

PartyPoker could soon be under new ownership if rumors circulating are true. Several sources have contacted gambling newsletter Earnings+More claiming the former number one online poker site is deemed surplus to requirements by parent company Entain.

It is not all sunshine and rainbows at Entain right now, with the gambling giant on the hook for a £615 million settlement following an HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) investigation that started in 2019. The HMRC and the Crown Prosecution Service pursued Entain, which was named GVC Holdings at the time, claiming it failed to prevent bribery at its former Turkey subsidiary between July 2011 and December 2017. Entain agreed to pay £615 million over four years in exchange for settling the case.

Razvan RazvyB Belea Triumphant in PokerNews Online Championship Main Event at 888poker

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:36:00 +0000

It took only two hours on Day 3 of Event #39: $215 Mystery Bounty Main Event at the 2024 PokerNews Online Championship hosted by 888poker for Romania’s Razvan “RazvyB” Belea to top the eight-handed final table and claim the title of champion. He beat out a field of 1,627 runners to scoop a total of $27,654 from the overall $325,400 prize pool with $25,626 of that coming from his first place finish.

PokerNews Online Championship Main Events Smash Their Guarantees at 888poker

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:35:54 +0000

PokerNews and 888poker wanted two Main Events for the inaugural PokerNews Online Championship and settled on a $25 buy-in, $50,000 guaranteed, and $215 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed mystery bounty affair. Both guarantees were on the ambitious side, yet both were obliterated thanks to your incredible support.

Some 1,627 players bought into the $215 edition, creating a guarantee-busting $325,400 prize pool while a field of 3,085 in the $25 buy-in tournament resulted in $70,955 being awarded!

casual_win Takes Gold in the PokerNews Online Championship $40K PKO Rumble

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 13:36:07 +0000

The United Kingdom’s “casual_win” helped themselves to one of the largest prizes of the PokerNews Online Championship so far by coming out on top of the $40,000 guaranteed PKO Rumble High Roller at 888poker. With bounties included, the British grinder took home $10,268 for their victory.

Sixty-seven players bought in for $525 and fought it out for a share of the $40,000 prize pool. Being responsible for eliminating a foe came with a bounty payment of at least $125, but those bounties massively increased at the business end of the tournament.

Finn's Username Doesn't Check Out in the PokerNews Online Championship

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:35:46 +0000

What’s in a name? Some poker players choose an alias to represent them at online poker sites that has some truth behind it or is their nickname away from the tables. Others select a name that is something of a reverse tell, giving the impression they are inexperienced. Finland’s “lovelydonk” seems to fall into the latter category.

A name like “lovelydonk” conjures up an image of a happy-go-lucky player who doesn’t know what they are doing. After bulldozing their way to victory in the $109 DeepStack PKO, part of the PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker, “lovelydonk” may need an alias change.

Brazilians Dominate in the PokerNews Online Championship

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:36:06 +0000

Day 6 of the $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker was a busy one, with five events crowning their worthy champions. Four of those tournament were six-handed mystery bounty events, with the unique Cut to the Chase event being the fifth and final tournament of the evening. Four of the day’s champions hail from Brazil.

The $109 buy-in edition of the Mystery Bounty 6-Max saw 192 players create a $19,200 prize pool, and Brazil’s “betsoares” came away with $3,658 of that sum. The largest mystery bounty weighed in at $2,000, and it was seventh-place finisher “Tttrrx” who pulled this out of the golden envelope before bursting the final table bubble.

PokerNews' Lukas Robinson Captures PokerNews Online Championship Main Event Chip Lead

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:50 +0000

It is quite fitting that on the day 888poker launched its Stream On promotion, one of online poker’s most popular streamers, PokerNews’ very own Lukas “RobinPoker.” Robinson finds himself at the top of the chip counts in the PokerNews Online Championship Mystery Bounty Main Event.

The Malta-based Liverpudlian was one of 58 entrants in the $215 buy-in, $300,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event that shuffled up and dealt at 7:00 p.m. GMT on February 29. By the time the curtain came down on proceedings, Robinson had turned his 10,000 starting stack into a tournament-leading pile of 190,445 chips.

Become an 888poker Stream Team Member in the Stream On Contest

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:35:51 +0000

Are you on the fence about embarking on a streaming journey, or perhaps you harbor dreams of representing one of the most famous online poker sites in the world while showcasing your skills on Twitch? Whichever best describes you, you must get involved in 888poker’s Stream On contest because the lucky winner will become part of the 888poker Stream Team!

The Stream On contest starts on March 16, runs until April 15, and will see one lucky poker streamer receive an 888poker Stream Team contract and join the likes of Jordan “jordanbanfield_” Banfield, Nick “eastyyy22” Eastwood, Ricardo “Mat3usPT” Mateus, Josh “joshmanleypoker” Manley, Andrei “AndreiCoz” Cosmin, Aaron “abarone68” Barone, and Leo “leojokura” Jokura in flying the 888poker flag.

MikeyW94 Shines in the PokerNews Online Championship Deep Stack at 888poker

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:35:53 +0000

The fourth day of the $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker saw a trio of champions crowned in the eagerly anticipated Deep Stack events.

Many online poker tournament players prefer Deep Stack events because the plentiful starting stacks and slower blind structure naturally allows the cream to rise to the top. The United Kingdom’s “MikeyW94” is the $109 buy-in’s cream, so to speak.

The $109 buy-in, $12,000 guaranteed Deep Stack drew in 129 entrants, ensuring the guarantee was surpassed by $2,900. Each of the nine 888poker players who reached the final table doubled their initial investment, but with first place a mere $1 less than $3,000, none of them wanted to take home the smaller prize.

888poker Takes Its UK Poker League to Luton From March 4

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:36:35 +0000

Luton is a town best known for its historical links to the hat-making industry, Luton International Festival (the largest one-day carnival in Europe), and being the home to English Premier League newcomers Luton Town, but from March 4 through March 10, Luton will instead be awash with poker players from far and wide, all competing in the latest leg of the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL).

888poker and Grosvenor Casinos saw a gap in the UK’s live poker scene, one featuring predominately low-stakes events with a mid-stakes 560 buy-in Main Event. The 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) was born, and successfully launched in January 2024.

888poker Regular algsxr Becomes a PokerNews Online Championship Champion

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:01:38 +0000

You have likely bumped into Canada’s “algsxr” if you frequent online poker tournaments at 888poker. It is also likely the Canadian has relieved you have your stack at some stage. That was certainly the case for many on February 27 because “algsxr” took down the $109 PKO 6-Max, part of the PokerNews Online Championship, and received another $3,231 in prize money.

The $12,000 guaranteed event saw 135 players buy-in, including a trio of entries for the eventual champion. Those entrants meant a $13,500 prize pool was up for grabs, and “algsxr” got their hands on almost a quarter of it.

Bizarre Deal Struck in the $120K PokerNews Online Championship Mystery Bounty

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:36:26 +0000

It is not uncommon for a poker tournament to end in a heads-up deal. Often, the players have battled for several hours to reach the one-on-one stage. The difference between first and second-place prize money can be substantial, and they make a deal to lessen that pay jump.

The $120,000 Opening Event Mystery Bounty, part of the PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker, featured a heads-up deal last night, but it raised a few eyebrows with the 888poker Twitch viewers. Start of the final table chip leader “andrey59” and Ukraine’s “yriy3” reached the business end of the tournament almost even in chips. Both players clicked the deal-making icon after a couple of hands of one-on-one action.

PokerNews Online Championship Off to a Flying Start at 888poker; First Four Champions Crowned

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:36:35 +0000

After much planning, blood, sweat, and tears behind the scenes at PokerNews HQ, the inaugural PokerNews Online Championship got off to a flying start at 888poker on February 25. Four PokerNews readers became champions, while a Brazilian star looks set to walk away with top honors in the $120,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Opening Event.

February 25 saw the first five of 43 events shuffle up and deal, including the $525 buy-in, $40,000 guaranteed Opening Event High Roller. A field of 92 entrants created a $46,000 prize pool that the top 18 finishers shared.

Don't Miss the $1M PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker; First Events Feb 25

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:36:24 +0000

The wait for the inaugural $1 million guaranteed PokerNews Online Championship at 888poker is almost over, with the first five of 43 numbered events kicking off this weekend, on February 25.

The first PokerNews Online Championship event shuffles up and deals at 5:00 p.m. GMT on February 25, the Opening Event Mystery Bounty. That tournament costs $11 to enter and features a guaranteed prize pool tipping the scales at $12,000.

Antonio Puntas Stages Impressive Comeback to Capture First Live Title

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:01:33 +0000

The final hand has been dealt in the EAPT Madrid 560 Main Event here at Casino Gran Via. It took just under six hours for a winner to emerge from the final table of nine players who made it to the final day.

Spain’s Antonio Puntas may have started the day with the second-shortest stack in the room, but after the dust had settled, he had captured every chip in play as well as his first live title.

Are You Ready For a New 888poker Experience? Check Out the Awesome New Features

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:36:43 +0000

888poker has launched its new PC tables, creating an online poker experience like ever before. After months of gathering feedback from its players and ambassadors, 888poker is revamping its software, bringing a fresh and feature-rich set of tables for players to enjoy.

The new PC tables were soft-launched last week but are now available to everyone playing at 888poker’s dotcom site. Have you tried them yet? If not, download 888poker via PokerNews and see what all the fuss is about.

The Edinburgh Job: Michael Kane Takes Down Latest 888poker UKPL Main Event

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:36:26 +0000

Michael Kane ensured the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) Edinburgh Main Event trophy remained in bonny Scotland by outlasting 310 opponents at the Grosvenor Maybury Casino. Kane came out on top after a three-way deal that resulted in 25,208 of the 147,730 prize pool hitting his bank account.

Kane has a penchant for going deep in Edinburgh-based live events. In 2014, he finished seventh in the PokerStars UKIPT Edinburgh Main Event for 15,570. At the 2019 GUKPT Edinburgh Main Event, Kane finished second for 27,860. He finished second in a 250 NLHE event in February 2022 for another 18,165. Now Kane has got the job done on home soil and walked away victoriously.

888poker LIVE Heads to Bucharest for Second Stop of 2024 Season; Full Schedule Released

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:36:47 +0000

The 2024 888poker LIVE season is gearing up for its second live stop, and this time, the vibrant city of Bucharest, Romania, is set to host the poker extravaganza. From March 16 to 24, poker enthusiasts can gather at the platform-branded Poker Room in Bucharest for a thrilling tournament series, which includes a 560 Main Event.

Following the success of the opening stop in Madrid, the Romanian capital promises an equally exciting atmosphere. With its sophisticated ambiance adorned with the iconic 888poker brand, this relatively new poker hotspot adds a touch of glamour to the poker tables in the “Little Paris of the East.”

Over $1M Guaranteed During the Inaugural PokerNews Online Championship by 888poker

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:36:30 +0000

PokerNews and 888poker have come together to bring you the first-ever PokerNews Online Championship, a week-long poker tournament festival boasting combined guaranteed prize pool in excess of $1 million.

The inaugural festival between two of poker’s most recognizable brands runs from February 25 through March 5, during which time more than 40 888poker players will become champions of this incredible game.

Much thought has gone into devising the PokerNews Online Championship schedule, ensuring there is a wide range of buy-ins, chunky guarantees, and a variety of formats to put every player to the test.

888poker: Five Tips for Playing Poker Aggressively

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:38:12 +0000

We’ve all heard about the importance of being aggressive in poker, but the real trick is knowing when and how to put that aggression into action. Join us in the next episode of Made To Learn, where 888poker Ambassador Alexandre “Cavalito” Mantovani spills the beans on five practical tips to bring some aggression into your poker game.

Identify Boards That Are Better For Your Range

When we raise and get called, there are some boards that we can be very aggressive on. Let’s say we open-raise from early position and get called by the big blind. Any flop with one or more high cards (jacks or higher) is usually good for us, and with the vast majority of them, we can bet our entire range.

Raise28 Fights Back From Fifth in Chips to Become an 888poker Champion

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:36:23 +0000

Although it is preferable to reach the final table of a poker tournament as the chip leader, you can still emerge victoriously if you are part of the chasing pack. “Raise28” is a shining example of this. “Raise28” sat down at the 888poker$100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event fifth in chips but came out on top to turn their $109 investment into a $9,490 score.

The $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event drew in 949 entrants who fought it out for the largest slice of the regular prize pool while keeping one eye on the $10,000 jackpot mystery bounty payment. 888poker regular “DosPoochies” got their hands on that colossal sum, taking home a total of $10,301 despite falling in 29th place.

888Ride: Ben Lamb Wants to Get High Stakes Golf Show Up & Running

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:36:45 +0000

888poker has treated poker fans yet again with another excellent episode of their YouTube show 888Ride. The poker player in the passenger seat for the latest installment is 2011 WSOP Player of the Year Ben Lamb.

Despite boasting an impressive poker resume with two WSOP Bracelets and two Main Event final tables, Lamb now prefers to maintain a relatively low profile. He shared that he’s limited his poker play to a modest 50-60 days per year while spotlighting the $50,000 buy-in PLO event at the WSOP.

888poker UK Poker League Heads North of the Border to Edinburgh

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:36:23 +0000

The inaugural season of the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) got off to a flying start in late-January with an impressive turnout in Coventry. The fledgling tour is heading to Bonny, Scotland from February 12 and will call the Grosvenor Maybury Casino in Edinburgh home until February 18.

Event #1 of 888poker UKPL Edinburgh is a 250 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Opening Voyage tournament on February 13. However, you may want to head to the casino the night before because a 90 cashout satellite awarding seats to the Opening Voyage and Main Event takes place at 7:00 p.m.

DSM09 Demolishes 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event; Wins With Double Elimination

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:36:23 +0000

Sometimes, the stars align when you are playing in a poker tournament, and you can seemingly do nothing wrong. It seems that happened to Brazil’s “DSM09” in the 888poker $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event. The Brazilian sat down second in chips at the eight-handed final table before eliminating six of their seven opponents and taking down the tournament with a thrilling double elimination! Here’s how “DSM09” got the job done.

Luck of the Irish: Cosmin1812 Picks Up One Of Online Poker's Biggest-Ever Mystery Bounties

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:36:26 +0000

After a very brief final table on Day 3 of Event #34: $888 Mystery Bounty Main Event at the 888Poker Winter XL Series, “Cosmin1812” of Ireland emerged as the big winner, scooping both the top prize of $82,619 as well as the largest $100,000 bounty to bring their total winnings from the tournament to a staggering $218,885. To put that in perspective, they left with over 20% of the total $1,033,712 prize pool generated by a 1,219-strong field, all that from a $888 initial investment ($2,664 if you include their two re-entries).

Someone Will Win a $100K Mystery Bounty Payout at 888poker Tonight

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:01:56 +0000

Reaching the final table of a major online poker tournament is exciting for everyone involved, but the excitement surrounding 888poker XL Winter Series Mystery Bounty Main Event final table is off the scale.

Not only is there a first-place prize worth $82,618 up for grabs, but one of the lucky eight finalists will eliminate an opponent, open the golden mystery bounty from their fallen foe’s head, and reveal a massive $100,000 payout! The $100,000 mystery bounty is one of the largest mystery bounties ever awarded in the online poker world.

888poker LIVE Madrid: Ain't No Place Like Home for Manuel Ledesma

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:01:25 +0000

An exciting week of action at 888poker LIVE Madrid has come to an end, but not without a storybook finish for Spains Manuel Ledesma under the bright lights of the final table at his home poker room.

After starting the final day as the short stack with just 10 big blinds, the Madrid resident battled his way back at Casino Gran Via, staying alive several times before finishing the night holding the coveted 888 Main Event trophy and taking home 58,000. The win was a test of his endurance, as he survived the Day 1b turbo before bagging at the end of 11 more levels of play on Day 2.

Phil Galfond Opens Up on Struggles and Loss on 888Ride

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:36:43 +0000

During the 2023 World Series of Poker, Farah Galfond spoke with David Tuchman for the 888poker series ‘888Ride’. The duo talked about poker goals, child acting and The Galfond Challenge, which saw her husband, Phil Galfond, battle in series of Pot-Limit Omaha heads-up duels that featured million-dollar swings.

In the latest episode of 888Ride, the other half of the poker power couple finally hopped into the Chevvy for a chat and cruise around Sin City. Over the course of the interview, (Phil) Galfond opened up on what it is like playing the biggest games, creating content, and facing million-dollar swings, along with the hardships he’s faced on his road to success.

Shaun Deeb Loves Outing Scumbags and Cheats in Latest 888Ride Episode

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:36:21 +0000

888poker has shared another stellar interview as part of its 888Ride series and the latest poker superstar to hop into the passenger seat is none other than six-time WSOP bracelet winner Shaun Deeb.

Deeb, who is in the midst of a $1 million weight-loss bet, joined David Tuchman and his Chevvy for a cruise around Las Vegas.

The duo touched on Deeb’s unprecedented multi-tabling skills prior to Black Friday, what can be done to improve the poker industry, as well as the dreaded Jeff Platt curse!

Jamie Le Crowned King of the 888poker UKPL Coventry Main Event

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:36:24 +0000

The inaugural 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) Coventry Main Event has crowned its worthy champion, and Jamie Le is that man. The 560 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em Main Event drew in 371 entrants, and Le outlasted them all. His reward? The title of champion and 37,605.

Le has some impressive results on his live poker resume. In October 2022, he became the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) Luton Main Event champion, which earned him a career-best 95,630. A month later, Le was the runner-up in the 550 GUKPT Blackpool Cup, a finish good for 27,730. His latest result prior to the victory in Coventry came in the 2023 GUKPT Luton Main Event in June; he finished second for 61,600.

888poker Pays $250K Out of Own Pocket to Players Cheated by Bots and RTA Users

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 10:35:41 +0000

The use of RTA (real-time-assistance) software, especially in the online poker community, is a widespread problem on the increase.

888poker, as one of the leading entities in the poker industry, is actively addressing this challenge head-on for the benefit of its players.

Throughout 2023, 888poker refunded $362,893 to 4,068 players who fell victim to opponents using AI software in the form of bots or RTA, underlining its commitment to player protection.

The $200K Gtd XL Series Mystery Bounty at 888poker Looks Incredible Value

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 11:01:18 +0000

The second largest guaranteed event of the 888poker XL Winter Series crowns is shaping up to be the tournament for value hunters. XL Winter #20 Mystery Bounty is a $162 buy-in, $200,000 guaranteed affair that requires 1,333 entrants to hit the ambitious guarantee. At the time of writing, only 347 players have bought in, and time is rapidly running out to get in on the action.

Fifteen Day 1s for the $200,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty event run between January 19-22, which seems like ample opportunity to garner enough players to break through the guaranteed amount. However, each of the completed flights so far has averaged only 52 players, meaning everything points towards a substantial overlay for 888poker, and that means more value for the players.

888poker: 5 Tips on Defending the Big Blind

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:38:02 +0000

888poker ambassador Ian Simpson takes you to school in the latest Made to Play strategy video from the online poker platform. Below, he lists five top tips on when you should defend your big blind, which take into account aspects such as position, raise sizes, stack depths and ICM.

Position is key when defending your big blind. If your opponent opens from early position, they’ve done so with up to eight players to act after them. Therefore, their range is stronger than if someone raised your big blind from late position.

Ian Simpson Falls Short in $120K XL Winter Series Event at 888poker

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:36:15 +0000

Popular British grinder Ian Simpson again came close to taking down a $120,000 guaranteed tournament on 888poker, this time in the XL Winter Series. Back in November 2023, during the KO Games, Simpson finished third in the $109 buy-in $120,000 guaranteed Opener tournament, a result worth $5,485. On January 15, Simpson found himself at the final table of the $109 buy-in, $120,000 guaranteed Opening Event of the XL Winter Series but the script didn’t go to plan.

Win up to $10K Free With 888poker's Card Strike Feature

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:35:39 +0000

Imagine logging into your 888poker account, hitting the exciting cash game tables, and suddenly finding that you have an extra $10,000 nestled in your bankroll. It may be the thing of dreams, but those dreams could soon become a reality thanks to the new Card Strike feature.

Card Strike is a new feature that revolves around cash game tables at 888poker. You will see a card grid attached to the top of your table when you sit down at one of the recreational player-friendly 888poker cash games. The grid displays the top prize you can potentially win, 16 random cards which make up your Card Strike Board, the number of hands left to complete the board, and a reset button that you can press after playing ten hands.

Luke Porter Defies the Odds to Become the 2024 GUKPT London Champion

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:36:20 +0000

Those who follow darts will have heard about the tremendous story of Luke Littler, a 16-year-old who navigated his way to the final of the 2024 PDC World Darts Championship. Unfortunately for Littler, he lost in the final against another Luke, Luke Humphries, although his second-place finish is a remarkable achievement. Over the weekend, another Luke defied the odds on his way to becoming the champion of the 2024 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) London Main Event.

Ludovic Geilich Joins Team Grosvenor in Time for the Inaugural UK Poker League Event

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:35:40 +0000

The inaugural UK Poker League (UKPL), the latest fruit from the 888poker and Grosvenor Casinos partnership, kicks off inside the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry from January 16, and one man is all but nailed on to be in the Midlands: Ludovic Geilich.

The popular Scotsman this week put pen to paper on a sponsorship deal with Grosvenor Poker, making him a fully fledged member of Team Grosvenor. Geilich will fly the Grosvenor flag alongside Katie Swift, Andy Hills, Jamie Nixon, Euan McNicholas, Matt Davenport, and the winner of the 2023 National Poker League Calogero Morreale.

The Wait Is Almost Over: 888poker LIVE Kicks Off 2024 Season in Madrid on Jan. 22

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:35:40 +0000

Fans of the 888poker LIVE tour only have two weeks to wait before the first stop of the 2024 season shuffles up and deals. 888poker LIVE Madrid runs from January 22-29 at the Gran Via casino in beautiful Madrid and if last year is anything to go by, 888poker players are in for a real treat in the Spanish capital.

The 888poker LIVE Madrid festival gets underway on January 22 with the first of three flights in the 220 buy-in Opening Event. Last year’s event attracted 373 entrants, and James Anthony outlasted them all, kicking off the festival with a 17,000 win.

Over $2 Million Guaranteed in the 888poker XL Winter Series from Jan. 14

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:00:40 +0000

The excitement of the holiday season may be over but the fun doesn’t have to stop with the putting away of the Christmas tree because 888poker has release the full, bustling schedule for the 2024 edition of its XL Winter Series.

The 888poker XL Winter Series runs from January 14 through January 30, and features 35 numbered events, a healthy dose of side events, and combined guaranteed prize pools weighing in at over $2 million.

Kara Scott Leaves 888poker After Almost Eight Years as an Ambassador

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:35:40 +0000

Kara Scott and 888poker have officially parted company, concluding a nearly eight-year partnership. Scott has flown the 888poker flag since February 2016, representing them in live events, in the online poker world, and help create long-lasting content for the poker room’s social media channels.

Multi-talented Scott was announced as an 888poker ambassador on February 23, 2016, to much fanfare. Scott had previously featured on Sky Poker, Sky Television, the European Poker Tour (EPT), High Stakes Poker, GSN, Poker Central, and the WSOP on ESPN.

888poker Unveils Massive $10,000 Daily Prize Pool Boost on BLAST Leaderboards

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 12:35:39 +0000

888poker is amping up the excitement with a substantial boost to the BLAST Leaderboards prize pool, now soaring to an impressive $10,000, available exclusively on the platfrom from December 20-26, 2023!

Engage in daily poker showdowns as players vie for the top spot on the leaderboards, where the stakes have been raised even higher with a daily prize pool of $10,000.

Participating in the BLAST Leaderboards allows players to snag additional rewards by showcasing their skills in short-handed Sit & Go tournaments and securing a prominent position on the leaderboard.

Jeff Platt Joins David Tuchman For An 888Ride Interview

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 09:35:46 +0000

888Ride is the popular Youtube feature where David Tuchman meanders around Vegas in a silver Cadillac Escalade with an 888poker logo on the door and a poker personality in the passenger seat.

One of the latest guests was Jeff Platt, who joined Tuchman for an interview about being poker’s best-known interviewer.

Platt has become a household name in his role as a poker commentator. His “stand up for me” interviews are now an integral part of the annual WSOP broadcasts. He also plays the game, having won a WSOPC Online ring in 2017, an MSPT Main Event in 2022, and a small RunGood event in November. He also made it to five WSOP Online final tables and one live, not to mention several deep Main Event runs during the 2010s.

Excitement Is Building For the New 888poker UK Poker League

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:35:48 +0000

Live poker is as popular as it has ever been in the United Kingdom, with the impressive attendance figures for the 2023 Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) evidence of that. Exciting times lay ahead for British grinders because there is a new tour in town for 2024: the 888poker UK Poker League.

The 888poker UK Poker League, abbreviated to UKPL, was announced in late November alongside 888poker LIVE’s schedule release. The fledging tour sees 888poker join forces with Grosvenor Casinos, a partnership that bore fruit throughout 2023, to run seven UKPL festivals in 2024.

Happy Holidays Sale at 888poker: Unwrap Exciting Discounts on Tournaments!

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:35:39 +0000

As the festive season kicks into high gear, 888poker is spreading the holiday cheer with its exclusive Happy Holidays Sale, offering poker enthusiasts the chance to indulge in thrilling tournaments at a fraction of the regular cost.

From December 17-30 (excluding Christmas Day), players can enjoy a spectacular 50% discount on numerous popular tournaments, ensuring a festive season filled with excitement and value.

Here’s a glimpse of the exciting deals that await poker enthusiasts during the Happy Holidays Sale:

fjreis Wins 888poker KO Games Mystery Bounty Main Event ($11,330)

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 11:35:39 +0000

After two hours of play at the final table of Event #29: $25 Main Event Mystery Bounty at the KO Games hosted by 888poker, “fjreis” emerged victorious, defeating start of day chip leader “and_ortega” in heads-up play to secure the title and $11,330 in total payouts from the $200,000 total prize pool.

“AELlike_it_3” took the last podium position in third while “Bkira”, who had one of the larger stacks for much of the day, saw their hot streak come to an end earlier than they hoped, condemning them to a fourth-place finish.

There Is Still A $30k Overlay In 888poker's KO Games Main Event!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:00:40 +0000

Day 2 of the 888poker KO Games Main EventOverlay Edition begins today. The massive $200,000 guarantee still hasn’t been reached, making for a juicy overlay.

The $25 buy-in event is the main event of the KO Games. This is 888poker’s festival of knock-out tournaments.

With 7,454 entrants locked in over multiple Day 1 flights, at the time of writing, the prize pool would be just $171,442. As a result, the $200,000 guarantee makes for a juicy $28,558 in overlay.

Get Ready for the Omaha Ultimate Cashback Promotion on 888poker (Dec 10-16)

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:35:39 +0000

888poker has consistently been at the forefront of delivering innovative and rewarding experiences to its players, and the latest addition to its arsenal of player-centric promotions is the Omaha Ultimate Cashback offer.

Tailored exclusively for enthusiasts of Omaha cash games and designed to infuse an extra dose of thrill and anticipation into your poker journey, this promotion presents an opportunity to walk away with tangible, cold, hard cash. Earn up to 100% cashback on your PLO play at 888poker from December 10-16.

Knock Out Professional Fighter Dan Hardy in the 888poker KO Games Main Event Overlay Edition

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 14:35:39 +0000

Arguably the best value online poker tournament in recent memory, the 888poker KO Games Main Event Overlay Edition, is in full swing. The tournament has a $200,000 guaranteed prize pool despite only costing $25 to enter, hence the overlay in its title. As expected, the KO Games Main Event Overlay Edition is set for a juicy overlay, yet 888poker has decided to add even more value by placing a $109 bounty on the head of former professional fighter, Dan Hardy.

888poker: Make These Adjustments For Mystery Bounty Tournaments

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 09:36:25 +0000

888poker is the virtual home of online Mystery Bounty tournaments, and ambassador Vivian Saliba shares five top tips to help you elevate your game in the format.

And it’s worth taking note of what Saliba has to say as every Sunday, the $100,000 guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event takes place. So get the kettle on, settle down, and take in these pieces of advice.

Preserve Your Stack

Stack preservation is very important in Mystery Bounty tournaments. The prize pool is split between the regular prize pool and bounty prizes. For this reason, having a big stack when the bounties kick can generate a lot of value.

888poker Ambassador Ian Simpson Finishes 3rd in $120K Gtd KO Games Event

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:35:37 +0000

The KO Games Overlay Edition got off to a thrilling start at 888poker over the weekend, with five events crowning their champions. 888poker ambassador and all-around good guy Ian “Simpioni” Simpson has a couple of near misses in the first round of games.

Simpson finished sixth in the $525 buy-in KO Games #03 Mystery Bounty High Roller, a result worth $2,853 in total. On the same night, Simpson navigated his way through most of the 1,094-strong field in the $109 buy-in $120,000 guaranteed KO Games #02 Mystery Bounty Opener, and found himself in the envious position of chip leader at the eight-handed final table.

888poker: How To Know If You Have A Good Bluff Catcher

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:36:36 +0000

Lucia Navarro is the latest 888poker pro to be in the hot seat for the platform’s Made to Learn series.

In the latest instalment, Navarro reveals five top tips on knowing when to correctly hero call when you think your opponent is bluffing.

Check Your Odds

In poker, you don’t have to be right every time you make a call. If you run the same hand a thousand times and you win it more than you lose it, it’s the right call.

888poker Reveals Exciting 2024 Live Events Stops, Including a New UK Tour

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:35 +0000

888poker ended 2023 with a bang with the 888poker LIVE Coventry Festival. It is starting 2024 in the same manner, with an incredible line-up of live events, including a brand new UK Poker League in the United Kingdom.

Amit Berkovich, VP Head of Poker, and MD ROW at 888 William Hill, said, “We have carefully crafted each event to ensure that our players have access to affordable buy-ins, exceptional tournament structures, and the chance to win life-changing prizes.”

What Is So Special About PartyPoker's Daily Legends Tournaments?

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:00:34 +0000

The rest of the online poker world thought PartyPoker had gone crazy when it unveiled several multi-table tournaments under its Daily Legends banner. Where some online poker operators allow for long late registration periods and unlimited re-entries, PartyPoker bucked the trend by reducing the former and limiting the latter.

Daily Legends tournaments came about following extensive analysis of feedback from PartyPoker players. The PartyPoker management team immediately realized PartyPoker players were crying out for a level playing field when they were grinding tournaments and demanded structures that did not turn those tournaments into crapshoots during their business end, but that also did not stretch out until the early hours of the next morning. PartyPoker created its Daily Legends tournaments with three key elements.

888poker Gears Up for KO Games with PFL Europe Partnership

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:35:40 +0000

The first bell for the latest KO Games on 888poker is set to ring on November 26, and the online poker platform has announced an aptly-timed partnership with mixed-martial arts company The Professional Fighters League (PFL).

The two brands have joined forces for the Europe Championship, which takes in Dublin, Ireland, on December 8.

MMA and Poker to Unite

While it may be difficult for poker players to get one over on some of the world’s best fighters inside the PFL SmartCage, which will soon feature 888poker branding on the canvas, there are plans for 888poker customers to get these combatants up against the ropes.

Brazil's DDD98 Claims $10K Bounty on Way to Winning the 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:35:34 +0000

The latest 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event has crowned its champion, and Brazilian grinder “DDD98” is the player who was bestowed with that accolade. “DDD98” will look back fondly on this event, not only because they became the tournament’s champion, but they also clinched the $10,000 jackpot mystery bounty on their way to victory. With bounties included, “DDD98” saw their $109 investment swell to $20,258, one of the largest prizes this event has awarded.

Over $1 Million Guaranteed in the 888poker KO Games From Nov. 26

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:35:34 +0000

Keep your diaries free from November 26 through to December 12 if you love playing bounty tournaments because the 888poker KO Games series runs between those dates. Featuring 29 bounty and mystery bounty events and combined guaranteed prize pools in excess of $1 million, the KO Games has something for everyone.

The 888poker KO Series shuffles up and deals on November 26 with a trio of mystery bounty tournaments. They come with buy-ins of $55, $109, and $525, and boast guarantees of $40,000, $120,000, and $50,000, respectively.

888poker: How To Set Your Poker GoalsLong Term and Short

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:36:24 +0000

Every poker player has goals. These goals might be a vague dream of playing the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, a specific goal of grinding out a minimum wage online, or a burning desire to beat their buddies at the weekly home game. Whatever your aspirations might be, getting serious about goal setting is a vital part of developing your game and achieving poker success.

Goal setting is about taking your aims and aspirations, nailing them down and figuring out the concrete steps required to get from where you are to where you want to be.

$3 Million Guaranteed 50/50 Series Runs at PokerStars From November 12

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:30:32 +0000

The PokerStars 50/50 Series returns on November 12 and features, as its name suggests, 50 tournaments costing $50 to enter. The only place the number 50 falls down is regarding the combined guarantees on the prize pools because they weigh in at an impressive $3 million.

The 50/50 Series has a tournament to suit everyone, with standard No-Limit Hold’em events joined on the schedule by Pot-Limit Omaha, 2-7 Triple Draw, 6+ Holdem, and even H.O.R.S.E. You’ll find various formats from traditional progressive knockouts,heads-up tournaments, Zoom-powered games, and two brand-new additions to series.

nuncanemvi Hits the Jackpot in the 888poker $100K Mystery Bounty Main Event

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:30:31 +0000

Another $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event has come to a thrilling conclusion at 888poker, and “nuncanemvi” is the player who gets to call themselves this tournament’s champion for the next seven days.

A field of 837 unique players purchased 208 re-entries between them, resulting in a 1,045-strong field and a guarantee-busting $104,500 prize pool. “nuncanemvi” took home $20,451 of that sum courtesy of coming out on top of an exciting final table and pulling out a cool $12,489 worth of mystery bounties. The $20,451 score is the largest haul so far in this event.

$10,000 in Weekly Freerolls and $150,000 in Guarantees With the 888poker Micro Rollers

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

888poker is well known for catering for small stakes and recreational players. It has cemented its commitment to this demographic by launching what it is calling the 888poker Micro Rollers. Online poker sites often forget or neglect low-stakes players, but 888poker does the polar opposite and goes out its way to create a fantastic experience for them.

There is no need to spend a lot to win big at 888poker, not now the Micro Rollers tournaments are in the lobby.

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