Penultimate Leg of the 2025 888poker UKPL Runs in Liverpool From Sept. 29 Summary The fifth of six stops on the 2025 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) visits Liverpool from 29 September to 5 October. Highlights include the £250 Opening Voyage (£50,000 guarantee), a £1,100 High Roller and the £560 Main Event with a £100,000 […]
Alex Foxen & Monarch Clash Once Again in Poker Record $11m Pot Summary At the Triton Poker Series Jeju II cash game, Ossi “Monarch” Ketola beat Alex Foxen to win a record $11m pot — the largest ever seen on televised poker. The clash came after Ketola had been sitting roughly $9m behind Foxen earlier […]
Master The Basics of ICM With 888poker’s Ian Simpson Summary Independent Chip Model (ICM) converts tournament chips into cash equity by accounting for all remaining players’ stacks and the payout structure. 888poker ambassador Ian Simpson breaks down practical ICM situations — including a telling satellite bubble hand where ace-queen suited should have been folded — […]
Blueprint Gaming expands popular series with Cash Strike Hotstepper 2 launch Summary Blueprint Gaming has released Cash Strike Hotstepper 2, the latest instalment in its high-performing Cash Strike family. The 3×3 fruit-themed slot keeps core mechanics players enjoy while adding new features aimed at increasing win potential and jackpot excitement. Key additions include a Super […]
Playtech cautions partners on Mexico and Colombia tax plans as Brazil market stabilizes Summary Playtech executives have warned partners to be cautious across Latin America as proposed tax changes in Mexico and Colombia could squeeze operator economics, while Brazil’s regulated market is finding its feet after a choppy start. CEO Mor Weizer highlighted concerns about […]
Ukraine regulator introduces new gambling licensing rules Summary The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new rules for the gambling sector that allow regulator PlayCity to issue new licences and confirm existing ones. The changes are expected to bring nearly UAH 50 million (about US$1.21 million) in additional revenue to the state budget. Applicants — and […]
Penultimate Leg of the 2025 888poker UKPL Runs in Liverpool From Sept. 29 Summary The fifth of six legs of the 2025 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) will run in Liverpool from 29 September to 5 October. The week-long festival opens with the £250, £50,000-guaranteed Opening Voyage and features a £560 Main Event with a […]
Five Performances That Remind Us Why We Love Poker at Triton Jeju II Summary The opening fortnight of Triton ONE and the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju delivered a string of memorable performances: Doyle Kwan Fu Lee won the inaugural Triton ONE $5,000 One Night NLH; Samuel Mullur dominated the $2K Bounty Quattro; […]
Master The Basics of ICM With 888poker’s Ian Simpson Summary Independent Chip Model (ICM) is a maths tool that converts tournament chips into real-money equity given stack sizes and the payout structure. Ian Simpson, an 888poker ambassador, breaks down core ICM concepts in a short video and article, using a memorable satellite-bubble hand where he […]
All Aces: Wilson, team overcome long odds during 17-game win streak Summary The Las Vegas Aces ripped off a 17-game winning streak after a humbling 53-point loss to Minnesota earlier in the season. Once 40-1 long shots to win the WNBA title, the Aces surged into serious title contention and climbed to roughly +250 to […]
