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How Irish poker pro Marc Macdonnell hit The Deal jackpot and won $413,197

Posted by Jack Stanton on 29/09/23

Irish poker pro Marc Macdonnell recently took a spontaneous spin on The Deal. He ended up winning the largest jackpot in the game’s history.

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WCOOP 2023: Power cuts out for Spraggy, denied third title

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Maria Konnikova returns as PokerStars Ambassador in North America

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Dylan Bradley bulldozes his way to UKIPT London title and £71,650

Posted by Jack Stanton on 24/09/23

The UKIPT London festival ran from September 19-24, 2023. Here's our coverage hub with news, stories and updates

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Rake, straddles and the best poker hands: Common poker questions answered

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 19/09/23

Rake? Straddles? Kickers? We answer some common poker questions so you're in the know the next time you sit down at the tables.

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BSOP Millions confirms largest guaranteed prize pool in Latin American history

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 18/09/23

The BSOP Millions, sponsored by PokerStars, has released its complete schedule, featuring 100 tournaments and R$40 million in prizes.

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PokerStars Mystery Cash Challenge – Episode Three

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 18/09/23

Explore the cash game drama and psychological intrigue of PokerStars Mystery Cash Challenge Episode Two on PokerStars YouTube

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Power Path qualifier Oliver Hutchins: 12 years of UKIPT dreaming

Posted by Jack Stanton on 17/09/23

Power Path qualifier Oliver Hutchins on the UKIPT Brighton buzz, running deep in the Main, and going for the full Pass set.

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From a paddock in NZ to the paddock in Las Vegas: Standing in a field winning a Red Spade Pass

Posted by Stephen Bartley on 15/09/23

The farming settlement of Pihama is as far from Las Vegas as you can imagine. But one resident is about to get the Vegas trip of a lifetime.

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Power Path qualifier Oliver Hutchins: 12 years of UKIPT dreaming

Posted by Jack Stanton on 17/09/23

Power Path qualifier Oliver Hutchins on the UKIPT Brighton buzz, running deep in the Main, and going for the full Pass set.

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EPT Barcelona: Power Pathing around the world with Iván Raich

Posted by Jack Stanton on 03/09/23

Iván Raich played Power Path & won a Gold Pass to Barcelona on his first try. Now he hopes to keep travelling, and qualifying, indefinitely

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EPT Barcelona: Andy and Jenny Steele: the Power Path power couple

Posted by Howard Swains on 30/08/23

There’s no such thing as empty-nest syndrome for Irish couple Andy and Jenny Steele. They’re Power Pathing to the EPT

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How do you get the stamina for an EPT-length poker tournament?

Posted by Howard Swains on 18/08/23

With EPT Barcelona on the horizon, how do you find the energy to play for day after day. This article, from an EPT event last year, investigates…

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So I’ve won an EPT satellite. What now?

Posted by Howard Swains on 16/08/23

PokerStars goes that extra inch to make sure a qualifier’s experience at the European Poker Tour (EPT) is easy and enjoyable

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Six of the best: Sam Grafton’s tips for moving up the stakes

Posted by Howard Swains on 02/08/23

It wasn’t that long ago that Sam Grafton was playing £5 tournaments in London poker clubs. Now he’s a Super High Roller regular. But how can you follow him up the stakes?

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WCOOP 2023: Power cuts out for Spraggy, denied third title

Posted by Jack Stanton on 29/09/23

The World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP 2023) is running right now. Follow the action in our coverage hub

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WCOOP 2002 – 2022: Complete results

Posted by Howard Swains on 14/11/22

The World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) has run every year since 2002. Here are the complete results from 2002-2022, inclusive

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PokerStars release notes: Tuesday 12 September 2023

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 12/09/23

The PokerStars release notes for September 2023 are now available. Check out the latest updates and improvements….

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Latest PokerStars release notes: Wednesday August 9 2023

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 09/08/23

Check out the latest PokerStars release notes for updates on 6+ Hold’em, Tempest Hold’em and more.

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Latest PokerStars release notes: Friday July 28 2023

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 28/07/23

Check out the latest PokerStars release notes for updates on the desktop and mobile client, as well as bug fixes and more…

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NACOOP 2023: Full schedule plus epic Vegas Gold Pass to be won

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 05/09/23

An enormous Series is on the way for players in North America, with fantastic prize pools and unbelievable experiences to win…

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How to use Power Path to play the Sunday Million

Posted by Jack Stanton on 26/07/23

Did you know you can win entry and play the Sunday Million through the PokerStars Power Path? Here’s how, and why you should give it a go

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Power Path Strategy: Simple guides to help you win

Posted by Jack Stanton on 29/06/23

Here’s your Power Path strategy guide with tips on how to play every step of the qualifying route: Spin & Go’s, Sit & Go’s and MTTs

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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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Common poker mistakes and how to fix them

Posted by PokerStars Staff on 10/01/23

From bad hand choices to missing out on value, let’s go through some common poker mistakes, and how you can fix them.

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