Жизнь и смерть TigerGaming
На этой неделе стало известно, что TigerGaming прекратит своё существование. Расскажем об истории одного из старейших покерных румов и о проблемах, с которыми сталкивались его игроки.
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$20 million at stake: a recap of the Ketola vs Antonius heads-up
For the second year running, Ossi Ketola has been staging insanely expensive heads-up matches at the Triton series. His match against Patrik Antonius set a record for the buy-in size. Let's break down the key hands of the game and how the "Monarch" managed to secure victory.
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Finnish "Monarch": Ossi Ketola's record-breaking pots and scandals
The Finn with the nickname "Monarch" appeared in the poker community just a couple of years ago, but immediately burst into the most expensive games. And he attracts even more attention to himself with outrageous antics and provocations.
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Lifestyle
Celebrities from Showbiz and Sport on the Poker Stage
In the era of the poker boom of the noughties, Hollywood stars kept popping up at the tables: Tobey Maguire, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon. This trend is still alive today, with tournaments and cash games attracting more and more celebrities from different fields.
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How not to fear acting on flush draw boards?
FirstFund coach Konstantin «Gambler14» breaks down MTT coach Alex Fitzgerald's advice on playing against opponents with a possible flush draw.
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Tech
Poker Solvers. The Tool That Turned the Game Upside Down
Most modern players are at least aware of solvers, and at most, use them regularly. But how did these programs come about, and why have they become such an important part of poker? Let's try to work it out.
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Poker marathons from "Jesus" to "RomeOpro"
Marathons have been a notable part of the poker industry for many years. Many players have announced bankroll-building challenges, pursuing different goals. Some taught the importance of managing your finances, some tried to prove that the poker dream is alive, and for others it was simply a sporting challenge. Let's talk about a few such stories.
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Poker millions for good causes
Great responsibility comes not only with great power, but also with great money. Poker players understand this and actively take part in charity events, raising large sums for a wide variety of causes.
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Lucas Jumalon: the road to poker's biggest trophy
A little-known young poker player from Spokane unexpectedly won the World Series Main Event. We look back at his achievements before WSOP 2026 and revisit the key moments on his path to the title.
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Poker Cinderellas. The biggest sensations of WSOP Main Events
The final table of the World Series Main Event is a coveted goal for many poker players. But it's not only seasoned pros who make it under the spotlight — sometimes the most unexpected heroes do too. Here are a few of these sensations.
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The Loudest Bets in Poker
Wagers on titles and achievements away from the table have long become an integral part of poker. In the cases covered in this article, the stakes ran into several million dollars.
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WSOP Player of the Week: Yanting Jiang
A single mother won a bracelet in a kilo field and earned $1 million. We tell the story of the unexpected heroine of the final days of WSOP 2026.
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History
Poker true crime: attacks and armed robberies of professional players
Jared Grainer reported being robbed at a rented house after a tournament. Unfortunately, this isn't the first such case.
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How poker is fighting time-stalling
How poker organisations are fighting tanking, and who has proposed the most advanced solution so far.
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WSOP Player of the Week: Daniel Negreanu
In the Telegram channel PokerFlow poll, you voted Daniel Negreanu the best player of the past WSOP week. Today we'll tell you about him and his path to an eighth gold bracelet.
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WSOP Digest: June 29 — July 4
The sixth week of the World Series was marked by the long-awaited start of the Main Event. It also turned out to be a lucky one for a whole host of poker superstars, bringing them new titles.
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WSOP 2026 Poker Players' Championship: How It Went
Superstar players clashed last week in the battle for the prestigious Chip Reese trophy. And one of them dominated all five action-packed days.
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RFID system in poker — a loophole for cheaters?
RFID sensors are indispensable devices in modern poker broadcasts. However, leading players are once again concerned about its security. Let's look into the possible risks.
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How to deal with frustration when playing poker?
In poker, as in many other areas, the inspiration of the early stages is often followed by disappointment after setbacks. Here's how to rekindle your love for the game if you've run into this.
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World Series of Poker Digest: June 15–20
WSOP 2026 has passed its midpoint. The fourth week was marked by several historic achievements and a number of debut victories. We've gathered all these events in our latest digest.
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Best players without a WSOP bracelet
Even among elite players there are those who just can't manage to win at the World Series. Bloom, Vogelsang and others — we've put together a list of top players who have yet to claim the coveted bracelet.
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World Series of Poker Digest: June 1-6
PokerFlow keeps tracking the events at the WSOP. Two players broke their losing streaks, Shaun Deeb got cursed — all this and more in our digest.
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WSOP 2026 Heads-Up Champs: Who Won It All?
In this Funfarm review: spectacular hands, incredible comebacks, unexpected failures, and the path of Kuznetsov and Danchev to the tournament final.
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Familiar Tactics That Don't Work at the WSOP
Poker strategy tips from MTT coach Alex Fitzgerald with commentary from FirstFund coach Konstantin Gambler14.
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The Most Important WSOP 2026 Events
We've put together a list of the most interesting and significant tournaments at the World Series of Poker that has just kicked off. These are the events you definitely need to mark on your calendar.
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WSOP Scandals: Loudest Cheating and Provocation Stories
Laptopgate, the ClubWPT World case, Will Kassouf's meltdown, and more. In this article, we've gathered the incidents that changed the World Series of Poker.
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The Most Influential Players in Poker. FunFarm Edition
With the help of school founder Fyodor Truntsev, we put together a list of five poker players who made the game what we know it to be today.
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New WSOP Rules Explained by Founder Fyodor Truntsev
We analyze the WSOP innovations: the crackdown on time-wasting and collusion, the strict regulation of advertising, and the dealer rating system.
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Biggest Wins in WSOP History
Came, saw, took home $10+ million. Looking back at the stories of 12 lucky players who scooped the fattest scores at the World Series of Poker
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The Lodge Case: Timeline of the Probe Into Doug Polk's Room
The famous poker player Doug Polk and his poker room ended up in the crime reports. What were the owners facing, and how did they manage to win in court?
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Конверт с золотом: как выигрывают в мистери-баунти и джекпот-РКО
Мистери-баунти и джекпот-РКО появились совсем недавно, но стремительно покоряют покеристов по всему миру. Эти форматы критикуют и называют лудкой, но при этом они приносят редким счастливчикам огромные деньги. Такой шанс и привлекает в эти турниры тысячи игроков.
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