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€5.5 Million is Guaranteed in the Bounty Hunter Series XL at Bet365 Poker

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:35:47 +0000

Online poker sites on the bustling iPoker Network, including Bet365 Poker, are running a massive €5.5 million Bounty Hunter Series XL that runs every day in March, drawing to a close on April 2. Bet365 Poker is the place to be if you are a seasoned bounty hunter or someone just dipping their toes into this exciting format.

The €5,500,000 Bounty Hunter Series XL’s schedule is so big that it would fill an entire PokerNews page or two; that’s what happens when you run several bounty, progressive bounty, and mystery bounty tournaments every day for a month.

Join PokerNews For Some Poker Fun in the Sun at the Merit Poker Carmen Series

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:36:07 +0000

The five-star, all-inclusive Merit Crystal Cove Hotel & Casino in Kyrenia, Cyprus, is gearing up to host another action-packed poker festival, the Merit Poker Carmen Series. Running from March 18-31, the Merit Poker Carmen Series schedule features over 60 tournaments and satellites, with each boasting a guarantee.

PokerNews’ live reporting team is heading to sunny Cyprus to bring you live and exclusive coverage from three of the Merit Poker Carmen Series’ biggest events.

Mixed Game Festival VII Draws Bracelet Winners; John Rozance Wins NAPT Package

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:35:45 +0000

The poker room at Resorts World Las Vegas once again transformed into a mixed game oasis this past week as Cardplayer Lifestyle hosted its seventh Mixed Game Festival from Feb. 25-29.

The Mixed Game Festival VII featured everything from a pizza party and trivia challenge to a Women’s Wednesday and a $300 H.E.R.O.S. tournament that awarded a $3,000 PokerStars North American Poker Tour (NAPT) package to the winner.

PokerNews’ own Chad Holloway, Matt Hansen and Connor Richards were in the mix over at Resorts World and got a glance of the popular poker festival that has drawn players from around the world. Here’s a look at some of the highlights.

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.

Will the GUKPT Goliath Continue Breaking Records in 2024? Full Schedule Released

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:45 +0000

The Grosvenor UK Poker Tour (GUKPT) has unveiled the full schedule for the 2024 edition of the ever-popular Goliath tournament and the accompanying series. The 2024 Goliath takes place at the Grosvenor G Casino in Coventry from July 25 through August 4, with the organizers hopeful the low-stakes phenomenon will continue its trend of breaking its attendance record year on year.

The Goliath has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2011. A field of 1,765 players turned out for the inaugural Goliath, an impressive turn-out in its own right. By 2016, more than 5,000 players bought in, with a staggering 9,300-strong crowd fighting it out in 2019.

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.

11 Chances to Win a WSOP Circuit Ring at Dusk Till Dawn In March

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:36:38 +0000

The 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) is still three months away, but you dont have to wait until May 28 to play a WSOP event thanks to the WSOP Circuit heading to Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Although no WSOP bracelets are up for grabs, 11 gold WSOP Circuit rings are, and with buy-ins starting at only 230, competing for a ring is more affordable that you may have initially thought.

The 2024 WPT Prime Amsterdam Festival Is Less Than Three Weeks Away

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:36:36 +0000

There is a ton of excitement surrounding the upcoming WPT Voyage, and rightly so, but before players from far and wide board the luxury cruise ship and head to the Cayman Islands, and The Bahamas, WPT Prime Amsterdam takes place from March 15.

The Holland Casino in Amsterdam City Centre will be full to bursting as thousands of poker players descend on the venue to play in the WPT Prime Amsterdam festival’s events.

Heading to APT Taipei 2024? Here's Where to Eat, Sleep, and Party!

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:36:31 +0000

The Taipei leg of the 2024 Asian Poker Tour (APT) runs from February 28 through March 10, and features over 100 tournaments and satellites for you to get your teeth into. The bustling schedule is so packed that APT Taipei 2024, in partnership with the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club, takes place across two venues: the CPT Asia Poker Arena and the Chinese Mahjong League.

While you can leave the organizers to worry about how to accommodate thousands of poker players across the two venues, it is down to you to plan your trip, from where you sleep to where you eat and celebrate becoming an APT Taipei 2024 champion. Continue reading for a guide to APT Taipei 2024 once you’ve feasted your eyes on the schedule below.

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.

Omaha Hi-Lo Rules for Global Poker Beginners

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:07:09 +0000

HOW TO PLAY OMAHA HI-LO

SHOW OFF YOUR POKER SKILLS WITH A GAME OF OMAHA HI-LO—BUT ARE YOU CONFIDENT YOU’LL WIN THE POT?

Ah, the highs and lows of poker. They come in many forms, as any poker player will tell you. One minute you’re on top of the world ordering magnums of Moët, the next minute you’re tearing your hair out reaching for a double Jack Daniels on the rocks.

HOW TO PLAY PLO (POT-LIMIT OMAHA POKER)

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 13:07:00 +0000

OMAHA Hold’em—or simply Omaha, as it’s commonly referred to by seasoned sharks and newbies alike—is one of the most popular poker games on the poker scene. In fact, Pot-Limit Omaha (one of the three main types of Omaha poker) is fast-becoming the most revered (and the most played) game in the world. Why? Because it’s fast-paced, action-packed, and its rules are very similar to Texas Hold’em. So if you already know how to play Texan, you should be able to pick up an Omaha game in a flash. A much more appealing option if you don’t want to learn a new game from scratch.

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.

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.

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.

Become a Better Poker Player With PartyPoker's MyGame Whiz

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:00:32 +0000

Did you know that every PartyPoker player has access to an incredible training tool called MyGame Whiz? They do, and it is 100% free to use. MyGame is a reporting and training tool, while Whiz makes it all come to life in real time. Combined, MyGame Whiz is a personal poker coach designed to improve your skills and take your poker game to the next level.

Once you activate MyGame Whiz from the settings of your PartyPoker account, you’ll wonder how you ever played online poker without it. MyGame Whiz begins analyzing your play the second you fire it up on the desktop client the program is not available on mobile just yet. Start playing No-Limit Hold’em or Pot-Limit Omaha cash games or fastforward, tournament poker, including SPINS, and MyGame Whiz watches on in the background.

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.”

$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.

APT Hanoi Billions 2023 Vietnam's Schedule Features a Staggering 96 Events!

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Anyone heading to the APT Hanoi Billions in Vietnam this December is in for a real treat. Not only are there a staggering 96 events and satellites in all shapes, sizes, and formats for players to get their teeth into, but there is tons to see and do in the area surrounding the Hanoi National Convention Center.

The APT Hanoi Billions runs from December 1-10, and the festival has 60 billion ($2.5 million) in combined guaranteed prize pools. A whopping 25 billion ($1 million) of that impressive sum is reserved for the Main Event, which is sure to be attended by players not only from Asia but the world over.

$500,000 is Guaranteed in the TigerGaming 50/50 Poker Tournament Series

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Calling all mid-stakes tournament grinders. How does a week of 50 online poker tournaments, each costing $55, sound to you? What about if those tournaments had combined guarantees on their prize pools weighing in at $500,000? Would you be interested in learning more? Of course, you would. So, continue reading to discover everything there is to know about the 50/50 Poker Tournament Series at TigerGaming.

TigerGaming hosts the 50/50 Poker Tournament series between October 30 and November 5. As the festival’s name suggests, the 50/50 Poker Tournament Series features 50 tournaments, each with a $55 buy-in. The series makes for a thrilling week of non-stop action.

888poker Ambassador Vivian Saliba Shares Top Tips for Pot-Limit Omaha Starting Hand Selection

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Pot-Limit Omaha is a poker game that has soared in popularity as of late for all the right reasons. Many see it as a more fun game than regular Texas Hold’em with its very swingy nature.

For those uninitiated, here’s a brief explanation of “the great game”:

In PLO, each player receives four hole cards, and they must combine exactly two of them with three of the five community cards to make the best five-card hand. The key distinction is the pot-limit betting structure, where players can bet or raise any amount up to the current pot size.

Counting Cards in Poker - How It Works and Is It Legal?

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Card counting is one way players might train to find an edge in the casino. With enough studying and preparation, players can take advantage of a significant change in the odds of winning.

Card counting is a controversial technique in other card games such as blackjack, but players can find a significant edge if done correctly. You can count cards in blackjack, but can you card count in poker games, and is it legal?

Inaugural Queens of Tallinn Set to Make Poker History

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Olympic Park Casino and adjoining Hilton Tallinn Park are well known for hosting the ever-popular Kings of Tallinn festivals. From November 30 through December 3, those venues will make history with the running of the inaugural Queens of Tallinn, the first ladies-only poker festival in Europe.

Renowned tournament director Teresa Nousiainen is the brains behind Queens of Tallinn, creating an 11-event schedule, with ten of those tournaments dedicated only to female poker players.

Top 5 Best Poker Games you NEED to Play

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Wondering what popular poker games you need to learn? Now is the ideal moment to explore fresh poker experiences, from online poker for beginners to real money games.

Discover the perfect poker game you’d like to play from these five popular options!

Online Poker: Play the Best Online Poker Sites

1. Learn and Play Texas Hold’em Poker

Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker game in the world. If you want to learn the rules and play online poker games, this is a great place to start.

Your Last Chance to Become a PokerStars UKIPT Champion in 2023 Starts Nov. 5

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Another thrilling PokerStars United Kingdom and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) season concludes in November, meaning time is rapidly running out if you have becoming a UKIPT champion on your to-do list for 2023. The UKIPT is currently in Edinburgh until October 29, where PokerNews is reporting from the 1,100 Main Event, but has no time to rest because everything will be immediately packed up and driven to Dusk Till Dawn for the UKIPT Nottingham festival.