I can think of no single pursuit of vigour in which the young do not eventually consume the old. Even such contests which reward more brain stem flexing than any swiftness of ankle or litheness of form keep this system. Poker is no different. There’s a moment, indefinable and unmarked, but a moment nonetheless, where […]

Move over, younglings. Full Jedi only on this one. Made men exclusive. ADULTS ONLY. With the world of Rugrats swept carpetwise, let’s concern ourselves with the mature cheddar of adult card games. 1.Cards Against Humanity When I hear stories of people playing this over Christmas with grandparents and wider family, I shrink back into my […]

In endeavoring to catalog single player card games, one first finds that the word Solitaire must be included in every entry. For the word itself defines the content, meaning ‘a game for one player’. Alternate definitions describe a single inset gem. Think a dagger with a lone ruby in the pommel, which would be called […]

It’s not often an assignment lands on my desk and immediately brightens my day. There’s a definite ‘forbidden thrill’ in sitting up to the fullest in my chair to obscure my saucy monitors from prying eyes during research. Finally, I’m getting paid to use incognito mode. A far cry from awarding endless ticket bushels while […]

What do people look for in a Twitch poker pro? A driven individual with a strong personality fits the mold. Out-of-this-world poker skill is a plus but not a complete necessity. In fact, that could be the conceit of your stream. Fans watch you grow as a player, and with it the stream and the […]

Here’s your one-stop-shop for poker terms and table spiel. An entire glossary of all the well-known phrases, puns and names required to see you through to the final table. Ace high   One of the hole cards is an ace. Act To make a play (bet, call, raise, or fold) at the required time. Action A […]

Introductory remarks For the first time in force, our stable of killers takes to the field. Featuring the dangerous minds that, combined, gave birth to the poker site you see today, we’re hitting the road for one night only. One live event, five players, a lifetime of in-office mocking. Reputations are on the line, as well […]

The World Series goes quickly as it comes, a trail of newly-minted millionaires and dashed dreams in its wake. Another year of anxious anticipation until its doors open again. So what have we learned in the interim? Let former PPI ambassador and GGPoker friend Laurence Grondin fill you in. All six vlog parts available in […]

Another day, another opportunity to win freebies; share a Hand Moment that shows you posting a straddle bet OR playing a pocket pair at any of our new 3-blind tables. We’ll choose the best of your submissions every Monday throughout June, and the winners will receive a $5 free ticket package. We’ll see you at the new tables.

As we’re crazy for all things Omaha this May, we’ve put together a helpful cheat sheet to help players who mightn’t be familiar with this exciting poker variant. You can also read more about Omaha and how it’s played on the Poker School section of the GGPoker website. Omaha and Hold’em are the most popular poker variants by a long […]

Winner stays on? Over the next few months I’ll be choosing some of the best and worst poker video games since the advent of consoles took competitive gaming from the fluorescent spotty teen-filled arcades to the sitting rooms of gamers worldwide. There is such a thing as video poker games, which is essentially an online […]

Do you like the thrill of poker but hate the din of a live poker room? Do the ambient noises of those around you fidgeting distract you from your A-game? Or maybe you can’t hide that big smile when you get a good hand. Whatever your reasons are for not playing live poker, poker video […]