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PokerStars and Run It Up Introduce Chat Plays Poker

PokerStars and Run It Up Introduce Chat Plays Poker

At the poker tables, collaborating with other players is often considered to be collusion and this is usually not allowed. This has been the case even for streamed poker games. Even so, one of the best things about watching these poker streams is being able to speculate about what the player will do next and […]

The Online Poker Bot Epidemic Is Still a Big Problem

The Online Poker Bot Epidemic Is Still a Big Problem

Recently, a Twitch stream showcased a rather obvious bot, a situation that prompted the Winning Poker Network (WPN) and its premiere site, Americas Cardroom (ACR) to institute a reimbursement policy for all the players that have been cheated by bots on the companies’ online poker platforms. While this is a very noble gesture from the […]

How Poker’s Popularity Soared and Twitch and Esports Helped

How Poker’s Popularity Soared and Twitch and Esports Helped

Poker used to be a game that was the preserve of foolhardy individuals with a flair for the unknown and well-heeled self-important buffs. The victory of the aptly named Chris Moneymaker in 2003 showed everyone that the game indeed rewarded players based on merit, not on privilege. In a newly published report by global financial […]

Run It Up Wants to Send a Twitch Streamer to PPC

Run It Up Wants to Send a Twitch Streamer to PPC

Run It Up Studios has announced a new streaming contest, which will allow the winner to obtain an exclusive pass to the PokerStars Poker Players Championship. Here’s what we know. Run It Up Studios now has a new goal. One of you poker enthusiasts may get a chance to access the PokerStars Poker Players Championship […]

Poker Central Adds Twitch as a Streaming Partner

Poker Central Adds Twitch as a Streaming Partner

Poker Central has signed a new partnership with Amazon-owned and eSports-focused platform Twitch. The company’s intentions are not difficult to divine. Poker Central will try to reach out to a young audience with plenty of disposable income. A move that seems to be gaining traction across the world of poker, with the latest addition of […]