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SCOOP 2023: Leknes wins #7, Gierse joins triple champs

Posted by Jack Stanton on 28/05/23

The Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) is here! Check out all the latest news and winners from the prestigious series.

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SCOOP 2023: Spraggy’s community member turns $2.20 into $44,473

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Who is Hossein Ensan? Learn more about the player featured in ‘Between the Lines’

Posted by Jack Stanton on 22/05/23

Who is Hossein Ensan? Why did he start playing poker later in life than most? And how has he amassed more than $13 million in earnings?

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How poker can go from zero to top speed in seconds

Posted by Jack Stanton on 22/05/23

As we see in Episode 1 of Between the Lines, early aggression in poker and F1 is often the key to success.

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From the Archive: 10 surefire poker tips from ‘Tex Dolly’

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 19/05/23

Ten tips from the late Doyle Brunson, written in 1978 in his superlative book "Super System" and still relevant more than 40 years later.

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PokerStars announces full UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT) 2023 schedule

Posted by Jack Stanton on 18/05/23

PokerStars has announced the full schedule for the 2023 UK and Ireland Poker Tour (UKIPT). Find details of all six stops here.

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The Godfather of Poker, Doyle Brunson, dies at 89

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 17/05/23

Doyle Brunson, widely regarded as the “Godfather of Poker”, passed away in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The icon was 89 years of age.

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What is rake in poker?

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 11/05/23

You’ve all heard of rake in poker, but what exactly is it, how is the amount determined, what are the...

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SCOOP 2023: Leknes wins #7, Gierse joins triple champs

Posted by Jack Stanton on 28/05/23

The Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) is here! Check out all the latest news and winners from the prestigious series.

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57 Minute Read

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Team Pro Q&A: Lex, Spraggy, Fintan and Tonkaaaa talk SCOOP 2023

Posted by Jack Stanton on 09/05/23

Find out what PokerStars Team Pros Lex, Spraggy, Fintan & Tonkaaaa can’t live without during SCOOP, who they hope to beat heads-up, and more.

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How to watch the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP streaming guide)

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 27/04/23

Full details of how you can watch live coverage of the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP) on PokerStars Twitch and YouTube channels

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From the Archive: 10 surefire poker tips from ‘Tex Dolly’

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 19/05/23

Ten tips from the late Doyle Brunson, written in 1978 in his superlative book “Super System” and still relevant more than 40 years later.

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5 Minute Read

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Got EPT envy? Here’s your guide to playing more live tournaments in 2023

Posted by Jack Stanton on 02/05/23

If you’ve caught the live poker bug while watching the EPT, here’s a guide to help you get into more live tournaments next year.

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What is position in poker?

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 17/04/23

You’ve probably heard that position in poker is important…but just what is position in poker? Find out and refresh your memory with our guide

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Charity spurs Spitale at PSPC, three years after collapsed lung agony

Posted by Howard Swains on 17/01/23

Argentinian pro’s last PSPC ended in literal agony, and a rush to the hospital. But he’s been filling his time with very good work before returning to the Bahamas

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The Reinventor: Lex Veldhuis on trading Twitch comfort for a YouTube challenge

Posted by Jack Stanton on 12/01/23

After years as the king of Twitch poker, Lex Veldhuis is stepping away. Here, he tells us his plans for the future.

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How a ‘lifelong learner’ traded classroom for poker success

Posted by Howard Swains on 11/01/23

How Toronto’s Jonathan Newman took a bold decision to leave teaching to focus on poker, and how his old career taught him all the lessons he needs

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Understanding ‘The Cutoff’ in poker

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 13/02/23

Improve your poker knowledge with our guide to ‘The Cutoff’ in poker. Find out what it is, why it’s called that, and how you can use it to your advantage.

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Understanding ‘The Button’ in poker

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 13/01/23

Improve your poker knowledge with our guide to ‘The Button’ in poker. Find out what it is, why it’s important, and how you can use it to your advantage.

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