Heres How to Play for a Share of $20000 Worth of WCOOP Tickets in September Discover how you can play for a share of $20000 worth of PokerStars WCOOP tickets for free this September.

Every poker tournament grinder is tingling with anticipation at the prospect of competing in the PokerStars 2024 World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) throughout September. The 23rd installment of PokerStars’ flagship series runs from September 8 through October 2, bringing with it $80 million in guaranteed prize pools. PokerStars needs to get the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona festival out of the way before it turns its attention to WCOOP, but the online poker giant is already adding value for players with eight freeroll tournaments running from September 1-8, with a total of $20,000 worth of WCOOP tickets waiting to be won.

European Poker Tour (EPT)s 20th Anniversary: Looking Back at the First Ten Years The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) is 20 years old. PokerNews steps back in time and looks at the first decade of this incredible tour.

The PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the upcoming EPT Barcelona stop. Since its inception, the EPT has awarded over €575 million in prize money while visiting 24 cities in 19 countries. Fittingly, the EPT celebrates its 20th birthday at the venue that kicked off one of live poker’s most prestigious tours. With that in mind, let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at the first ten years of this incredible tour.

Almost 16000 Players Competed in the WPT Global Summer Festival Team WPT Globals Patrick Egption Tardif banked over $130000 in the $3500 WPT Championship event.

The $8 million guaranteed Summer Festival wrapped up on WPT Global over the weekend, and it’s safe to say WPT Global’s management staff will be delighted with how the series panned out. Some 15,850 players from 80 countries logged into their WPT Global accounts during the Summer Festival, highlighting the popularity of the online poker room and the superb tournament series it hosts. Every event on the bustling WPT Global Summer Series schedule was eagerly anticipated, but a trio stood out from the crowd.

Simon Mattsson Triumphs in the PokerStars $1050 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Event Simon Mattsson won the $1050 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Event for $76031 while the $109 edition ended in a heads-up chop.

The $1,050 buy-in WCOOP Boot Camp Main Event drew in 502 entrants to PokerStars, and Sweden’s Simon “C. Darwin2” Mattsson outlasted them all. Mattsson added $76,031 to his online poker tournament lifetime winnings of over $35 million after coming out on top of the star-studded field. The $1,050 Main Event’s 502-strong field was cut to only 38 on Day 1, with the surviving players returning to the battlefield on August 19. Start of Day 2 chip leader Tom “hitthehole” Middleton couldn’t build on his opening day success, falling in 26th place for $3,495.

Global Poker x PokerNews Cup Champ Ryan Smoot Wins GOAT VI Main Event Ryan MrGoldenPair Smoot has won yet another big poker tournament on Global Poker this one the GOAT VI Main Event for over Sweeps Coins 33000.

The Global Poker GOAT VI Main Event had a familiar champion in the Sweeps Coins (SC) tournament. A name Global Poker players are certainly becoming familiar with — Ryan “MrGoldenPair” Smoot. You might be thinking to yourself, didn’t this same player just win a major event on the social poker site just weeks ago? And your instinct would be correct. Smoot took down the Global Poker x PokerNews Cup last month for SC 30,000, and he’s done it again as the GOAT VI series, which began July 15, has come to an end.

Hone Your Skills and Play Like the Pros with PokerStars WCOOP Boot Camp PokerStars is running a WCOOP Boot Camp from August 4-19. Receive free poker training from BBZ Poker alongside 160 tournaments.

The PokerStars World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) is online poker’s premier tournament series. Every player, from those just cutting their teeth in the poker world to elite-level professionals, dreams of becoming a WCOOP champion, thanks to the prestige of the series and, of course, the massive top prizes offered. The 2024 PokerStars WCOOP is scheduled to run from September 8 through October 2, and although the schedule is not yet finalized, PokerNews can provide details of something exciting to warm you up and prepare you for it.

POTCHECKER99 Wins the 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event and $10K Jackpot Bounty Germanys POTCHECKER99 came back from sixth in chips to pull the $10000 jackpot bounty and claim the 888poker Mystery Bounty Main Event title.

The $100,000 Mystery Bounty Main Event final table has a different dynamic this week thanks to the $10,000 jackpot bounty still being in play with only eight players remaining. The $10,000 bounty is usually won before the eight-handed final table is set, but not this time. Some 975 players flocked to 888poker for this week’s event, leaving a slight overlay on the $100,000 guarantee. Two players bagged $3,000 bounties before crashing out: “4KLOVER4ME” and “BYLIA,” who fell in 130th and 108th yet still won more money than some of the finalists!

Warm Up for EPT Barcelona With the Campeonato Espana de Poker Check out the full schedule of the Campeonato Espana de Poker Barcelona which includes a €500 Main Event that drew in 1960 entrants in 2023.

The luxurious Casino Barcelona will be packed to the rafters from August 26 until September 8 thanks to the PokerStars European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona festival taking place. But did you know that the casino will also be full of poker players in the couple of weeks prior to EPT Barcelona? Why is this the case? Because theCampeonato Espana de Poker is in town. Barcelona is a hotbed for Spanish poker and the Campeonato Espana de Poker (CEP) is one of the country’s most popular series. Players from far and wide flock to Casino Barcelona whenever CEP rolls in, with 308 players buying into last year’s €1,100 High Roller event. Sergio Contreras emerged victoriously from that event, and scooped €42,150 after a four-handed deal.

An Inside Look on How WPT Global and A5 Labs Ensure Game Integrity in Online Poker Discover how WPT Global and A5 Labs ensure online poker game integrity using advanced technology and vigilant monitoring.

In a recent interview with PokerNews, Alex Scott, President of WPT Global, and John Andress, Head of Game Integrity at A5 Labs, shared insights into how their collaboration helps maintain the integrity of online poker games. They discussed the structure and functions of their security team, the technologies they used, and their proactive approach to detecting and preventing cheating. Throughout the conversation, WPT Global and A5 Labs detailed how they collaborate to create a secure and fair gaming environment on the platform.

The Eight Past PokerStars UKIPT London Main Event Champions PokerNews steps back in time and looks at the eight players who have won the PokerStars UKIPT London Main Event.

The 2024 PokerStars United Kingdom & Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) London festival kicks off on August 2, with the £1,100 Main Event’s first flight shuffling up and dealing on August 4. Eight players have become UKIPT London Main Event champions since the tournament’s inaugural running in 2010, and some of those champions have become household names following their victories. PokerNews’ live reporting team is on the ground throughout the 2024 UKIPT London Main Event, and we hope one of our readers follows in the footsteps of these eight heroes and returns home as a poker champion.

Save the Dates: WPT Prime Heads to the United Kingdom This September WPT Prime United Kingdom features 11 events over six days including the £1100 buy-in £260000 guaranteed WPT Prime Championship.

September seems a million miles away, but the ninth month of 2024 will be upon us sooner than you think. Ensure your schedules are free from September 11-16 because that is when the WPT Prime United Kingdom festival takes place at the home of British poker, Dusk Till Dawn. Dusk Till Dawn (DTD) has a long history of hosting World Poker Tour (WPT) events. Last May, 895 players turned out in force for the £560 buy-in WPT 500, who fought it out for a slice of the £500,000 prize pool. Aleksandrs Golubevs came out on top on that occasion, raking in £100,000 and a place in WPT’s history books.

How to play online poker earn real money Master the basics of a typical game with our how to play poker guide. Whether you're an absolute beginner or already a big poker fan, it's always a good idea to brush up on the rules. There are numerous different variants of this popular card game, but you only need to know one or two of these before you can start playing online. In this guide, we’ll be covering:

Master the basics of a typical game with our how to play poker guide. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already a big poker fan, it’s always a good idea to brush up on the rules. There are numerous different variants of this popular card game, but you only need to know one or two of these before you can start playing online. In this guide, we’ll be covering: Poker rules, and step by step information on how to play a hand An overview of poker hand rankings, as well as what makes up the best poker hands Some key poker terminology, like limits and pot odds, and what it all means How does poker work? The reality is that each variation of the game, from HORSE to Omaha, has its own poker rules and gameplay quirks. Despite this, learning how to play basic poker is pretty simple. In almost every case, the aim of the game is the same: put together a stronger poker hand than your opponents.

How To Play Online Poker: 4 Tips For Beginners There's plenty of decision-making in a short period of time when playing online poker — anxiety mounts with table position, hole cards and handicapping your opponent — so arming yourself with a few strategies can help you take on the flourishing online poker world.

While the sports betting calendar remains fluid with the PGA Tour starting up and the NBA scheduling tip-off, online poker has had a surge in volume due to quarantine — in fact, New Jersey saw a 114% year-over-year increase in online table games and poker in April. The last time online poker had this presence was the “Moneymaker effect” of 2003. A plethora of individuals have dusted off their skills at an online table, while a copious amount of beginners seek poker games for the first time.

Top 5 Best Poker Games you NEED to Play There are plenty of types of poker games to learn. In order to help you, here are the top 5 best and most popular poker games that you NEED to know and play!

Wondering what popular poker games you need to learn? Now is the ideal moment to explore fresh poker experiences, from online poker for beginners to real money games. Discover the perfect poker game you’d like to play from these five popular options! Online Poker: Play the Best Online Poker Sites 1. Learn and Play Texas Hold’em Poker Texas Hold’em is the most popular poker game in the world. If you want to learn the rules and play online poker games, this is a great place to start.

What Is Real-Time Assistance (RTA)? Is it Legal? Real-Time Assistance (RTA) is being discussed more than ever in the poker world, but what is it exactly and what does it mean for online poker?

Real-Time Assistance (RTA) is a topic that is becoming increasingly more discussed within the poker community, and PokerNews is here to give you a brief explainer of what the term poker RTA means, how it works, and how players are supposedly using it at the highest levels of poker to cheat their way to hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars. PokerStars takes its game integrity seriously, and recently gave insight into how they combat RTA, including how they detect and deter cheaters on its site. PokerStars revealed that its proactive detection rate of RTA usage exceeds 95%.