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The WSOP Circuit Series paid Canada an extended visit for the second year in a row as eastern Canada hosted two series back-to-back – one of the best venues to play poker hosted the WSOPC Montreal from March 24^th through April 8^th as Playground Poker brought the best in for 16 days of poker, awarding 18 rings in total.

This was followed by the second trip to Canada’s biggest city as the Great Canadian Casino Toronto hosted the WSOPC Toronto from April 10^th through the 23^rd. A total of 11 rings got handed out to those in attendance over the 14 days of the event.

Poker in Canada has been growing by leaps and bounds over the last several years, and the success of these two circuit events are proof that Canada could quickly develop into a poker hotbed coast to coast – coupled with the ongoing success of circuit events at Deerfoot Inn and Casino in Calgary, Alberta, don’t be surprised if more circuit events pop up in the Great White North.

While other poker rooms & networks focus on promoting one large series for the end of the Spring each, iPoker network decided to remain classic in its approach and offered players two new Spring delicacies before the major series: Episode 5 of tournaments and the new set of daily missions.

Online poker’s largest festival is back — and surprise surprise, GGPoker is aiming big. The GG World Festival returns on May 4, (for now) promising a colossal $250 million in guaranteed prizes over five weeks of tournaments. With over 1,600 events packed into the schedule and a four-tier buy-in structure, this festival is set to dominate the online poker calendar through June 10.

Just like last year, from micro grinders to nosebleed crushers, the 2025 GG World Festival is designed to accommodate players across the spectrum. And if last year’s numbers are anything to go by — with 5.1 million entries and $330 million in payouts — GGPoker might be expecting to raise the bar even further this time.

So, lets break it all down.

After years of waiting on the rail, Pennsylvania online poker has finally taken its seat at the shared online poker table.

On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro made it official: Pennsylvania has joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), linking up with New Jersey, Michigan, Nevada, Delaware, and West Virginia. For poker fans in the Keystone State, this move has been a long time coming. And now that it’s here, it’s set to change the game forever.

Let’s break down what this means for players, platforms, and the future of US online poker.

PokerStars’ flagship stop in Monte Carlo is just around the corner, and while all eyes are on the high-stakes Main Event and Super High Roller action, the poker giant has also used the occasion to unveil a series of integrity updates for its live events. With the European Poker Tour, specifically EPT Monte Carlo serving as the launchpad for these changes, PokerStars is signaling an emphasis on fair play and tournament consistency — both online and live.

Here’s what players heading to the French Riviera — and tuning in online — should know about the upcoming changes and the evolving landscape of PokerStars Live.

Nacho Barbero’s time as an ACR Poker ambassador just came to an abrupt end following controversial remarks made during a recent PokerGO livestream. The Argentinian pro, who has been a prominent presence both on the felt and in poker media, questioned the site’s anti-cheating measures in a moment that sparked a — and very public — response from ACR’s top brass.

Here’s what led to Barbero being fired, what other pros had to say, and how this controversy ties back to an earlier RTA-related incident that many thought had already been settled.

And that’s a wrap. As Simon Wilson’s after-party echoes through the cash game bar and the last tournament tables are folded away at the Royal Dublin Society, the final trophies have found their owners. From heartwarming moments to dramatic comebacks, the closing weekend of the Irish Open 2025 delivered a fitting finale to this record-breaking festival.

Things have been busy at the Royal Dublin Society this week. Between big names chasing bigger paydays, casual crushers walking off with trophies, and another record-breaking turnout in the Main Event, there’s been no shortage of storylines at the Irish Open 2025 over the past couple of days.

Friday night wrapped with three more side event winners and thousands still in contention across the Main and Mini Main Events. From casual drinks-turned-title runs to dramatic bubble bursts, here’s a look at what’s been happening.

The Festival in Rozvadov will take place at King’s Casino from June 6 to 16. You can qualify for the series through satellites on RedStar Poker running from April 21 to May 19. The satellite path starts with freerolls.

You can find out more details about The Festival Series in Rozvadov in the announcement

The midweek stretch at the Irish Open 2025 has been anything but quiet. Tuesday and Wednesday served up some more champions, more comebacks, and another helping of record-breaking fields. From a dramatic three-hour heads-up duel in The Hendon Mob Championship to a potato-fuelled victory in the Luxon Mystery Bounty, there’s no shortage of stories to tell.

The side events continue to grow, both in size and spectacle, with nearly every table in the Royal Dublin Society packed. And while the Main Event looms large, it’s the trophies being lifted each day that keep the buzz alive.

Among the familiar faces of poker streamers, ambassadors, and other media personalities, one of the most refreshing things is to meet a newly “arrived” player who’s full of hope and curiosity about the game.

PokerListings had the pleasure of meeting one such player after accidentally stumbling upon his AMA on Reddit. So, with this interview, we’re delighted to introduce you to Eric Reinking, 28-years-old professional poker player from Minnesota, USA.

In April 2025, Reinking won the $400 No Limit Hold’em – Monster Stack (Ring Event #8) at the WSOPC Illinois in Elgin. There, Erik not only took home $53,898, but also his first-ever WSOP Circuit ring.

He kindly agreed to answer our questions about his poker journey, and our team shares the conversation with him in this article. Enjoy!

Since Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States, some of his administrative actions forced poker players from other countries to change their plans about playing U.S. live poker events.

It isn’t only because of Trump’s controversial war of tariffs, “guaranteed 51st state” approach towards Canada and view on the Ukrainian war but also due to tightening of immigration regulations.

The poker community already felt this shift — for example, in Ryan Laplante’s poll on X (ex-Twitter) titled “Will WSOP fields be similar to last year?” almost half of participants choose an option “slightly lower”.

Ryan Laplante poll about WSOP 2025 on Twitter

Below this poll a lot of people also shared their views on WSOP 2025 future considering political dynamics in April 2025. PokerListings carefully read their opinions and also dove deep into things that concern poker players in regard to Trump’s effect on the popularity of WSOP 2025 and other live events in the USA among poker players from other countries.

The WPT Global Reload Bonus is available to players until May 15.

It’s been a busy stretch at the Royal Dublin Society as the Irish Open 2025 continued to dish out trophies, bounties, and heartbreak in equal measure. Sunday and Monday saw three more winners added to the honor roll — including a mixed games specialist with his eye on a seven-figure milestone, a British newcomer who quite literally learned the game on the plane, and a German online grinder taking down his biggest title yet.

And while all that was happening, the Mini Main Event kept growing in size, with a standout name bagging the biggest stack so far. Here’s a look at the latest wave of winners and the action still to come.

As the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) looms ahead on the PokerStars calendar, players now have an early shot at locking in their seats — without touching a satellite or stepping into a high-roller buy-in.

From April 20–28, PokerStars is rolling out the SCOOP Warm Up Series with $6 million guaranteed across 78 events. But the real kicker? A separate promotion called the SCOOP Warm Up Ticket Machine is handing out $50,000 worth of SCOOP tournament entries just for showing up and grinding a few events.

Below, we break down how it works — and why it might be worth showing up a week early to the party.

After years of anticipation, it looks like the wait is nearly over for Pennsylvania online poker players hoping to join larger player pools. According to multiple confirmations from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the state is finally on the verge of joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) — and we’re not talking months away. We’re talking weeks.

PGCB spokesperson Douglas Harbach told several outlets that operators should be ready to go live with shared liquidity offerings “within the next couple of weeks.” Final sign-off from Governor Josh Shapiro is still pending, but from the sound of it, Pennsylvania is already laying the groundwork behind the scenes.

This move has been a long time coming. Pennsylvania legalized online poker back in 2017 and launched platforms like PokerStars and WSOP in 2019. But unlike New Jersey, Michigan, and Nevada — three states already linked through MSIGA — Pennsylvania has kept its players fenced off in a separate pool ever since. That isolation could finally end in a matter of days.

So, let’s unpack this.

Ireland’s most iconic poker festival is back — and from what we’ve seen so far, the Irish Open 2025 is already shaping up to be one of the most memorable editions yet. Held once again at the Royal Dublin Society, the Irish Poker Open has returned with a packed schedule, a truly international field, and no shortage of characters, cards, and chaos.

By Day 3, three championship events had already crowned winners, each with their own story to tell. From an all-Swiss heads-up clash in the Irish Deaf Championship, to a jaw-dropping mixed game finale, and a bounty-fueled showdown in the PLO High Roller — this year’s Open wasted no time in delivering the goods.

PokerListings is here with all the details from the Irish Open 2025.

Photo Credits: Brian Oh Eldeain & Mickey May

More than 40 rake-free tournaments will take place on 888poker this coming Sunday during RakeLESS Sunday Promo. Whether you play micro stakes or $525 tournaments, there’s something for everyone in the schedule.

And that’s not all — each tournament’s guarantee has been boosted by 10%!

Mark your calendars — April 13 is a Sunday you won’t want to miss.

The PokerStars Sunday Million celebrated its 19th birthday in true poker fashion: with a mountain of chips, an ocean of entries, and a finish that saw a four-way deal lock up over $1.5 million in prize money. The special $215 buy-in event, with its eyebrow-raising $6 million guarantee, drew a staggering 28,444 entries — just shy of the target, but still enough to generate a massive field and near-week-long buzz in the online poker streets.

It was Brazil’s “GutAoAllin” who emerged victorious, outlasting every single player in the mammoth field to walk away with $391,436 and a permanent entry in the Sunday Million history books.

Read on for a full breakdown of the Sunday Million final table carnage, deal negotiations, and the plays that sealed this landmark title.

From the looks of it, Canada’s online poker scene might be getting a serious upgrade — and Alberta online poker is leading the charge.

After years of watching Ontario go it alone with its ring-fenced regulated market, Alberta is now making moves to carve out its own place in the country’s online poker landscape. A new bill could open the door to a legal, licensed, and potentially shared online poker market, possibly as early as 2026. For Canadian poker players, especially those in Alberta, this development could change how and where they play.

So, what exactly is happening in Wild Rose Country — and why are so many of us paying attention?