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$104 Million WCOOP and Regulatory Issues Mark Bittersweet Month for PokerStars

It’s been a case of ups and downs at PokerStars HQ this week thanks to MTT highs and regulatory lows. As this year’s World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) come to a close, PokerStars is celebrating another victory. After...

Partypoker Looking to Hit Hard with $30 Million KO Series Guarantee

It might have been announced at the last minute but the sixth KO Series looks set to pack a punch. Getting underway on September 8, Partypoker’s online festival will feature 283 MTTs and $30 million in guaranteed prize money....

PokerStars Players Championship Returns Amid Live Poker Boom

PokerStars is parlaying the recent success of EPT Barcelona into a second season of the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC). In the wake of EPT Barcelona’s National event breaking records, the operator...

New Moves See PokerStars Upgrade WCOOP but Downgrade Table Limit

It’s been a case of what goes up must also come down at PokerStars this week after it made two major announcements. First to hit the airwaves and give the online poker community something to get excited about was the official...

All-In Cash Out Goes Live but Online Poker Taking Backseat at Stars Group

PokerStars may have rolled out another ground-breaking innovation but online poker is becoming less of an asset for its parent company. As part of its ongoing effort to offer value to more players, PokerStars has just launched...

Added Value Generates Action as Second Player Reaches Partypoker Diamond Club Elite

Partypoker’s latest MTT series might be in full swing but a cash game grinder has stolen the latest headlines. Thanks to countless hours at the virtual felt, I_AGAINST_All has become a Diamond Club Elite member. Although...

PokerStars Offering All-In Insurance with Exciting New Feature

PokerStars is testing another new feature that could make its cash games more exciting and protect players from bad beats. Initially spotted by Poker Industry Pro but now a talking point online, All-In Cash Out brings insurance...

PokerStars Plays Long Game with Latest Short Deck Hold’em Update

The short deck Hold’em revolution has taken another step forward thanks to PokerStars and its Spin & Go tournaments. Following a software update on July 25, the all-action version of Hold’em is now available as a...

PokerStars Suspends Swiss Operations as New Online Poker Laws Take Hold

PokerStars has paused its online poker operations in Switzerland while it attempts to comply with new licensing laws. Coming into forces on July 1, Switzerland’s Money Gaming Act means active operators must now have a license....

PokerStars UFC KO Poker Series to Feature Knockout Bonus Prizes

PokerStars and the UFC will aim to deliver a knockout punch on June 23 when they host their latest tournament innovation. Known as the PokerStars UFC KO Poker Series, the online festival will harness the strengths of both...