The 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) finally came to a close this week, with the festival being hailed as a massive success. The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino played host to the series one last time before it moves to a new venue next year. As we prepare for this upcoming transition, let’s take a look back at some of the greatest moments during the WSOP’s final year at The Rio. #1 Phil Hellmuth Extends Bracelet Record Throughout the series, Phil Hellmuth made the money in 10 events and reached seven final tables which earned him another WSOP record for making the most final tables in a si ..read more

The 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) will once again take place at the Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada. The live poker tournament will run from Sep 30 to Nov 23 and will only allow fully vaccinated players and media to attend the tournament. The WSOP is expecting thousands of poker players from all across the country and around the world to make their way over to the Rio. The Las Vegas tourism industry is expected to get a much needed boost from the WSOP after COVID-19 caused significant financial losses due to the shutdown. Poker players who are flying in from other countries or different states wi ..read more

In the next few days, poker players are expected to flock to PokerStars as the 2021 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) gets underway. WCOOP is one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious online poker series. It returns for its 20th edition this year, running from August 22 – September 15, with a whopping $100 million in guarantees up for grabs, the largest in the festival’s history. A WCOOP title is among the most highly-coveted titles in online poker, and winning one is already a huge achievement for players. But there are those who really excelled and managed to capture multiple ..read more

The domestic portion of the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online Bracelet Series officially kicked off at WSOP.com on July 1. A total of 33 gold bracelets are up for grabs throughout the series which wraps up on August 1. It’s not everyday that players get the chance to win a WSOP gold bracelet from the comfort of their own homes. Here’s how you can make the best of this great opportunity: 1. Create a Plan You can never go wrong with creating a plan before embarking on any endeavor, including playing in a major poker festival. Take note that there are dozens of online bracelet events to pl ..read more

Online poker in the UK is enjoying increasing popularity, especially during a time when people would rather stay at home and shift to online entertainment to protect themselves and their loved ones from COVID-19. There are a many online poker sites in the UK making it both easy and difficult for UK poker players. It’s easy because there are multiple options and hard because you don’t know which one is the best for you. When choosing the right online poker site for you, take a look at their game offerings, software, promotions and rewards program, and whether they provide good competition. If ..read more

Just days after securing a sponsorship deal with Americas Cardroom, Vanessa Kade won the Sunday Million 15th anniversary event on PokerStars for $1.5 million. This win put Kade among the top 10 female pros with the biggest single wins in poker history, ranking above more prominent players such as Maria Ho and Kristen Bicknell. Here is a look at the top 5 female poker players with the biggest single win in poker history. 5. Liv Boeree Liv Boeree is one of the world’s most accomplished female poker players. Her poker journey began back in 2005 when she was chosen as one of the contestants for ..read more

Blockchain is currently taking the world by storm, with multiple industries already adopting the technology, including the online poker industry. What makes blockchain so popular and relevant these days is its decentralized nature, which offers utmost security and privacy to the users, and provides a strong layer of protection from system intruders and cheats. Below, we’ve compiled the key benefits of using blockchain and cryptocurrencies in online poker. You might want to consider these when choosing which online poker sites to join. #1: Enhanced Privacy and Security Blockchain is powered by ..read more

A lot of poker pros like playing with new poker players as it makes it a lot easier to win at the table. Most of the time, new poker players end up losing but there are times when new players get on a winning streak. We focus on the pitfalls that new poker players can encounter once going on a winning streak. One of the reasons why some poker players struggle to stay in the game is because they are unaware of the dangers that come with winning. When we’re at the top, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all that’s happening around us. The urge to live in the moment and just savor the success is ..read more

While live and online poker essentially follow the same rules and principles, both differ when it comes to the experience and the environment, especially when you’re an online player who is transitioning to live action. A switch from the virtual felts to land-based casinos requires some adjustments, as the live setting has several features that an online environment lacks, such as players getting the opportunity to physically read their opponents. Additionally, there are also differences in terms of the blind structures and game speed, as well as the types of players you’ll compete against. A ..read more

PokerStars is currently the world’s largest online poker site and has continued to grow its player base in recent years, with its numbers reaching peak levels in the middle of the pandemic. GGPoker may be a relatively new player, but is already making waves due to their exciting offerings, generous promotions, and mouth-watering tournament prize pools. The site is also keen on gaining a foothold in the global market, and ultimately become the dominant online poker brand. The month of November has proved to be a busy month for tournament players at the virtual felts, especially this year, when ..read more