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WSOP has an image of a poker festival where people chase their dream of winning big or at least being glorified as a bracelet winner. But its schedule actually has…

On the outside, poker is portrayed as a game with big wins, gold bracelets, and a glamorous lifestyle. But that’s merely a glimpse of reality. Poker rarely depicts financial stress,…

When it comes to poker in Malta, there’s plenty to discuss. Whether it’s relocating to Malta to play online or live poker, the tax regimes that come with it, or…

Some poker pros have a real talent for pissing opponents off just by talking. But only a few of them manage to use this ability to their advantage most of…

While WSOP is 99% individual competition where the Highlander rule is applied to the lion share of the schedule, you still can play one type of tournament for teams named…

The usual advice in the poker community focuses on how to improve your game — because that’s where the most value lies, right? But sometimes, playing badly can actually give…

Most World Series of Poker tournaments offer a single format of poker with no variety within it. WSOP Dealer’s Choice, however, provides an opportunity to have a bit of fun…

From the 17th-century Persian game As-Nas to today’s digital tables, poker’s journey is a wild ride. Dive into the smoky saloons of the Wild West, the WSOP’s legendary rise, the…

Poker tournaments that allow players to continue playing after losing their stack or busting out aren’t new in the industry, but many players are still confused about the difference between…

Being a professional poker player is often linked with massive bets, daring bluffs, and huge winnings. Still, despite all that, there is a dark side to poker. Violence and brutality…

A tournament designed specifically for female players is one of the few unique WSOP events that comes hand in hand with a rich and storied history that PokerListings shares with…

Professional poker seems like a flashy, dazzling career where you can win big playing the game you love. But behind the massive wins is a tough life full of stress,…

Special tournaments for players aged 50 and 60 and older are among the most soulful and entertaining events of the World Series of Poker. In this article, PokerListings invites you…

When it comes to live poker data, finding personal poker-related information is not an easy process. You can always Google players or try to find something on their reputation, controversies,…

One of the ways to get more value in online poker is to know as much information on your opponents as possible — and we’re not talking about their favorite…

The WSOP bracelets are the most coveted trophy for any poker player. And over the years, it has been at the center of some truly unusual stories. Here are five…

Best Poker Sites in Australia for 2025 Poker remains a popular pastime in Australia, with many players seeking reliable platforms for practice, tournaments, and strategic play. While real money poker…

Best Poker Sites in Brazil for 2025 Online poker has become one of the most popular forms of digital entertainment in Brazil, attracting millions of players across the country. With…

Best Poker Sites in South Africa for 2025 The popularity of poker, both around the world and in South Africa, has increased significantly. With the advent of betting sites, the…

Best Poker Sites in France for 2025 We may not think of France when we talk about poker, but the country has a long history of gambling evolution and legislation.…

The poker community is still searching for its next Moneymaker — or at least for a story as compelling as The Queen’s Gambit, but set in the world of poker.…

Poker operators spend a lot of money and (human) resources trying to attract more recreational players. But despite all the positive changes of the last twenty years, some things continue…

This confession, titled “Took a disabled dude for 2.3k because I could see his cards the entire game”, was published on Reddit by a poker player nicknamed wowthatsabigone and instantly…

The calendar has turned to May and poker players are all gearing up for the 2025 edition of the World Series of Poker to kick off at the end of…