Hi all, Thanks to those of you who made the trip this past weekend, said hello at the desk or wore a hat or a patch. We appreciate the support, both at the event in the weeks prior – you’re all GGPoker Masters to us. The event was live-blogged for our Facebook page, where you […]

Introduction Even in brutal warfare where waves are atomised in a single lance of pale fire and the churned world is rendered lunar, there’s planning behind the frenzy. Master of warfare Sun Tzu understood the importance of strategic deployment of resources and, most applicable to poker, he never underestimated the strength of an opponent. All […]

Got what it takes to be an MBP Main Event Hero? MBP Main Event Hero is back for the ¥300 Weekly MBP Main Event on Saturday, March 2. There’s two new Saturday Main Events in town – the ¥300 Weekly MBP Main Event and the ¥1000 Weekly MBP High Roller – and we’re adding tons of rewards […]

RIP Radio Video killed the radio star, but empowered the Twitch idol. Welcome to TwitchWorld, where anyone can be famous for anything at any given time. There’s all sorts of reasons fans flock to Twitch channels. Maybe you’re a quiet speedrunner. Those fans have come to see your craft. By that same token, you might […]

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 […]

Hey everyone. Like the weekday shopper says to the familiar staff sighing at their tills, I’m back with another list. Hitting the App-alachian Trail Your journey toward hitchless online gaming begins with a simple step, be it games or poker apps: always shop around. Don’t settle for the first app store listing. Find a service […]

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 […]

Omaha High-Roller Club is back baby! With a gargantuan $45,000 worth of BLADE high-roller tournament tickets for the top five, Omaha High-Roller Club is well and truly back with a bang. Running for 16 days from January 16 through January 31, Omaha High-Roller Club is all about the Omaha Featured Tables. How does Omaha High-Roller Club […]

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 […]

PokerTalk: ShroomtheRiver

Long-time players will instantly recognize ShroomtheRiver. He’s basically GGPoker’s version of James Bond; a one man banter-cannon and well-oiled poker machine from Albion. Shroom’s daily streams are hilarious, packed with japes and nods, pulsing beats and running commentary to die for. If you have room on your calendar, there’s room from Shroom. He’s great. Why not hear […]