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Mike Sexton Mike Sexton poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Mike Sexton was an American poker player and commentator. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2009. Over the course of his career he won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet and World Poker Tour title, and was a long-time commentator for the World Poker Tour alongside Vince van Patten. Sexton passed away in September 2020 from prostate cancer aged 72. Shortly before his death, the WPT Champions Cup was renamed to the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup.
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Dan Harrington Dan Harrington poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Dan Harrington is an American poker player and author who won the 1995 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Over the course of his career, “Action Dan” won two WSOP bracelets, made four WSOP Main Event final tables, won a WPT title and over six million dollars in tournament winnings. In 2010 he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. Biography Harrington was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 6, 1945. Both of his parents were born in Ireland.
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Linda Johnson Linda Johnson poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Linda Johnson is an American poker player and former WSOP bracelet winner. She was an inaugural inductee to the Women in Poker Hall of Fame and was the second woman (after Barbara Enright) to be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. “I am extremely proud and humbled to be voted into the Poker Hall of Fame, Johnson said at the time. I feel lucky to have been involved in many facets of poker over the past 35 years. Being recognized by the industry is a tremendous honor.
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Barry Greenstein Barry Greenstein poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Barry Greenstein is an American professional poker player from Chicago, Illinois. He is widely recognized as The Robin Hood of Poker for donating big parts of his poker winnings to charity. Greenstein has three World Series of Poker bracelets in his trophy collection as well as two World Poker Tour titles. Intro Barry is a very professional player and never seems to lose his cool at the table, even if he does lose the occasional $1 million pot on an episode of High Stakes Poker. Maybe not the most intimidating player at the table, Greenstein employs a calculated and very analytical approach to that game that makes him a feared force by the other members of any table he sits down at.
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Eric Drache Eric Drache poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Eric Drache is an American former cardroom manager and tournament director who was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012. Drache served as tournament director for the WSOP from 1973 to 1988, developed the concept of satellites, helped establish the PHoF, and has served as cardroom manager for Mirage and the Golden Nugget. Im not only surprised and honored to have been selected, Im also a bit embarrassed considering the other nominees, Drache said of his selection. When Jack Binion and myself worked on creating the Hall of Fame, I never considered myself a potential candidate. Im particularly happy for the family of Sailor Roberts. Sailor by everyones account, including my own personal observations, was a great player and played many games very well.
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Brian Sailor Roberts Brian Sailor Roberts poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Brian “Sailor” Roberts was an American poker player who won the 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. One of the original Texas road gamblers, Roberts won two WSOP bracelets during his career. He died in June 1995, and was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2012. Biography Roberts was born in San Angelo, Texas on March 7, 1931. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the US navy and served in the Korean War, earning himself the nickname “Sailor”.
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Tom McEvoy Tom McEvoy poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Tom McEvoy is an American poker player who won the 1983 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. He is a four-time WSOP bracelet-winner and in 2013, he was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. “I consider this the highest honor a poker player can receive next to winning the Main Event of the World Series of Poker,” he said at the time. “I feel both deeply honored and humbled to be included with all the other poker greats.”
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Scotty Nguyen Scotty Nguyen poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Scotty Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American poker player. Over the course of his career, he has won five World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets including the 1998 WSOP Main Event. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2013. Thank you so much, this is wonderful news, Nguyen said at the time. You work so hard, you put so much time in that you want and hope it will be recognized. This is something my grandkids will talk about. Its awesome, baby, thank you.
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Jack McClelland Jack McClelland poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Jack McClelland is a former poker tournament director and cardroom manager. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of fame in 2014. Being inducted into the Class of 2014 Poker Hall of Fame is a very exciting prospect and I am sure it will be a very humbling experience, said McClelland. I thank everyone involved in this process and to the WSOP, WPT and all of the great people I have met and the wonderful people I have worked with throughout the years. Thank you for bestowing this honor upon me. I am very grateful.
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John Juanda John Juanda poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Often, when big names in the poker world are tossed around amongst fans of the game, John Juandas name is left out. Its not that he hasnt had a deserving career, but rather his quiet nature that sometimes leaves people to forget about how great a player he really is. Intro John Juanda is a professional poker player of Chinese-Indonesian origin currently residing in Marina del Rey, California. He is known for winning five World Series of Poker bracelets first of which he collected in 2002 by winning the $1,500 Limit Ace to Five Triple Draw event for almost $50,000. He was also one of the founders of the infamous online poker site Full Tilt Poker.
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Todd Brunson Todd Brunson poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Todd Brunson may be the son of poker legend Doyle Brunson, but since turning pro himself after dropping out of Texas Tech University, Todd had put his own stamp on the poker world. Among his accolades, Todd has amassed over $3.2 million in career tournament earnings and owns his own WSOP gold bracelet. Much like his father, most of Todds poker career has been spent playing cash games. Hes a regular in the highest limits around Las Vegas and has proven himself to be one of the best players in the world. Outside of the cash games where he has won millions, Todd has had significant success in tournaments.
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Carlos Mortensen Carlos Mortensen poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Carlos Mortensen is an Ecuadorian poker player who won the 2001 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Known as ‘El Matador’, Mortensen has also won three World Poker Tour (WPT) titles and has cashed for over $6.7 million on the WPT alone, more than any other player. In 2016, Mortensen was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. Biography Born in Ambato, Ecuador on April 13, 1972, Mortensen moved to Spain as a child. He studied at the University of Madrid and worked as a bartender, before eventually moving to the United States in the late 1990s to play poker.
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Dave Ulliott Dave Ulliott poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott was a British poker player. During his career, he won both a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet and a World Poker Tour title. He died in 2015 and was posthumously inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017. Biography Ulliott was born in 1954 in Kingston upon Hull. He left school at 15 and became involved in organized crime. During his 20s, Ulliott served a number of spells in prison for various crimes including insurance fraud, armed robbery and affray.
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Mori Eskandani Mori Eskandani poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Mori Eskandani is a poker TV producer and president of PokerGO. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2018. A former high stakes cash game player, for two decades Eskandani has worked behind the scenes on such programs as the World Series of Poker on ESPN, NBC Heads-Up Championship, Poker After Dark and High Stakes Poker. PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #22: $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship 17th $17,500 2022 WSOP OnlineEvent #1: $400 NLH Kick-Off 36th $1,332 2022 World Series of PokerEvent #9: $1,500 Seven Card Stud 27th $3,018 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #12: $1,500 Limit Hold’em 52nd $2,631 2012 World Series of PokerEvent 32: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. 9th $35,923 2010 World Series of PokerEvent #57: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Championship 331st $36,463 2008 World Series of PokerEvent 4 - $5,000 Mixed Hold’em (Limit/No Limit) 32nd $10,922
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John Hennigan John Hennigan poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography John Hennigan is an American poker player and six-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner. He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2018. Biography Born on August 10, 1970, Hennigan learned to play pool at a young age, traveling to play on the pool circuit. A big gambler, Hennigan gained the nickname “Johnny World” due to his willingness to gamble on anything in the world. Gambling on pool would lead him to poker, with his first recorded cash coming in 1997. In 2002, he won his first WSOP bracelet in the $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. tournament for $117,320.
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David Oppenheim David Oppenheim poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography David Oppenheim is an American poker player who was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2019. Having started out playing poker during his second year in college, Oppenheim has been consistently crushing the the high stakes cash games for many years. He is a regular winner in the high stakes games in Bobby’s Room. “Being recognized as one of the all-time greats by my peers is truly humbling, and I am honored to have been selected to the Poker Hall of Fame,” said Oppenheim about his induction. “I have been so fortunate to be able to do what I love for a living. I never planned to be a professional poker player; rather, it was a passion that became my job.
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Huck Seed Huck Seed poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Huck Seed is an American poker player who won the 1996 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. He has won four WSOP bracelets and made two WSOP final tables during his career He also won the WSOP Tournament of Champions in 2010, and the National Heads-Up Poker Championship in 2009. In 2008 and 2009 he made back-to-back final tables in the WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. In 2020, Seed was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.
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Eli Elezra Eli Elezra poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Eli Elezra is one of the most instantly recognizable poker players in the world, thanks to him enjoying a long and illustrious career going back to the mid-1990s. The five-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner is equally adept at tournament poker as he is at high-stakes cash games. Elezra was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2021. Background Elezra was born November 24, 1960, in Jerusalem, Israel, and has lived a colorful and varied life. Like many Israelis, Elezra served in his country’s army, donning the uniform id the Israel Defence Force’s Golani Brigades, one of the country’s elite military units. Elezra spent three weeks in prison for refusing to comply with military orders but went on to become a lieutenant.
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Layne Flack Layne Flack poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Born May 18, 1969, Layne Flack hailed from Rapid City, South Dakota before working as a poker dealer in small card clubs in Montana. Eventually, he found his way to Nevada and learned under poker greats like Johnny Chan and Ted Forrest. “At 24, he and his girlfriend moved to Reno, Nevada and by 1995, when his daughter Hailey was born, Layne was a full-time professional poker player,” Al Moe previously wrote in this PokerNews profile.
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Brian Rast Brian Rast poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Brian Rast is an American poker player and winner of six World Series of Poker bracelets, and a 2023 Poker Hall of Fame inductee. He is one of only two players to have won the $50,000 Poker Players Championship on three occasions, doing so in 2011, 2016 and 2023. Read More: Life in the Rast Lane: Brian Rast’s Incredible Poker Journey Biography Rast was born in 1981 in Denver, Colorado. He then moved to Poway, California where he graduated from Poway High School in 2000. After finishing High School Rast entered Stanford University, but dropped out rather soon in order to seek career as a professional poker player.
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Jack Dean Jack Dean poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Jack “JaackMaate” Dean is a British YouTuber, podcast host and internet personality. In August 2022, he was unveiled as an 888poker Cultural Ambassador. 888poker is the Perfect Site for Beginner Poker Players “I am truly privileged to become one of 888poker’s first creator ambassadors. I’ve only been working with them for a short time. But the poker lessons I’ve learnt and the experiences I’ve lived are already things I don’t think I’ll ever forget.
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Caue Moura Caue Moura poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Cau Moura is a Brazilian influencer and YouTuber. In September 2022, he joined 888poker as a Cultural Ambassador. Everyone knows my story with poker. Ive been doing videos about this wonderful game for more than ten years. Now my dedication has been rewarded. Im thrilled to be the new 888poker cultural ambassador. And, from now on, you guys will see me playing with their patch. Sign up to 888poker Don’t have an account with 888poker yet? Don’t worry! Sign up through PokerNews and you will receive exclusive welcome offers including deposit bonuses, free-play and tournament tickets!
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Andrei Cosmin Andrei Cosmin poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Andrei “andreicoz” Cosmin is a Romanian poker player and member of 888poker’s Stream Team. He became a Twitch partner in November 2019, and successfully completed a bankroll challenge from $100 to $10,000 one month later. “I am really happy to be part of the 888poker StreamTeam, [as I] already know and follow my great new team members. Im sure we are going to make a great team together and promise to bring my best to the team.
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Andrijana Gligoric Andrijana Gligoric poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Andrijana Gligoric is a Serbian poker player and member of the GGPoker Twitch Squad. Lil dragons, i would like to announce that i have joined the @GGPoker Twitch Squad. Thank you all for being there f https://t.co/JiEBcPb0qa — Callmelija (@callmelija) !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=“https://www.pokernews.com//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); ## PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet Events 156th $1,876 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #1: $50 The Return NLH [Final Day], $1M GTD 1112th $211
Top Guide to Online Poker & Montreal Casino Events 2025
Here is an engaging, easy-to-read blog post about online poker in Ontario and poker events at Casino Montreal, using current data and examples. Guide to Online Poker in Ontario and Casino Montreal Poker Events If you love poker and live in Ontario or nearby Quebec, you’re in luck! Ontario’s online poker scene has been growing steadily since regulation started in April 2022. While 2025 has been a bit slower, lots of great poker action is still happening online and live at Casino Montreal.
Top Online Poker Sites in Ontario & Canada 2025
Online poker is booming in Ontario and around Canada! Did you know that Ontario alone had over 1.2 million active player accounts by the end of 2023? Players wagered a whopping $17.2 billion that year, generating about $658 million in revenue from online gambling. Just poker itself accounted for $431 million in wagers and brought in $17 million in revenue. These numbers show just how popular and lucrative online poker is in the province right now. Plus, big events like the World Series of Poker Circuit in Toronto drew over 5,000 entries and awarded more than $5.5 million in prizes in 2024. It’s clear that poker isn’t just a game here; it’s a big part of the entertainment scene.
Casino Montreal Poker & WSOP Toronto: Top Online Poker Canada 2025
When it comes to online poker in Canada, the scene is buzzing more than ever in 2025. Did you know around 19.3 million Canadians enjoy online gambling, spending over $4 billion a year on offshore sites? That’s a huge crowd! Ontario is especially hot, with more than 1.2 million active player accounts by late 2023, and poker alone brought in $431 million in bets in just one quarter. Toronto’s WSOP Circuit event in 2024 drew over 5,000 players and handed out over $5.5 million in prizes. It’s clear poker is not just a game here—it’s a booming entertainment industry with serious stakes and growth.
Top Online Poker Platforms in Ontario 2025
Online poker in Ontario is an exciting and regulated market that offers players a safe, fun place to play. Since legalization in April 2022, the market has grown steadily, with 2024 online poker revenue hitting about CAD $67.7 million. That’s a nice jump from CAD $63 million in 2023, showing the community loves playing poker online. However, the growth leveled off recently, with the last quarter of 2024 showing a slight drop to $16 million in revenue from six online poker rooms. This hints that 2025 might see some challenges unless Ontario expands its player liquidity internationally, which would help boost tournaments and cash games for everyone.
Top Online Poker Sites Ontario 2025: Play and Win Big
Here is a friendly, conversational blog post about online poker in Ontario with clear, data-rich, and concise paragraphs: Ultimate Guide to Online Poker in Ontario and Best Online Poker Sites If there’s one thing poker lovers in Ontario can celebrate, it’s that online poker is fully legal and regulated here. Since April 2022, players aged 19 and up have had a safe place to enjoy their favorite card games. Licensed sites make sure the games are fair and secure, so you can focus on the fun rather than worrying about shady operators.
Top Online Poker Platforms in Canada 2025
Online poker is really making waves in Canada right now, with about 19.3 million Canadians diving into online gambling, spending over $4 billion a year on offshore gambling sites. That’s a huge crowd of players enjoying digital poker from all over the country, especially in places like Ontario and British Columbia, where about one-third of adults are registered on online betting platforms. It’s clear that playing poker online isn’t just a niche anymore — it’s a popular pastime for lots of folks aged 30 to 50, with both men and women joining the fun almost equally.
Is WPT Global Poker Available in Ontario?
WPT Global poker is available across much of Canada, but due to Ontario’s provincial legislation, players from Ontario are blocked from accessing the platform. Ontario has a regulated online poker market that requires operators to obtain a local license and comply with strict rules, such as ring-fencing player pools so that Ontario residents compete only against other Ontario-located players. Since WPT Global operates under an international license from Curaçao and does not have an Ontario-specific license, Ontario players cannot legally use WPT Global to play poker. Instead, Ontario residents must use provincially licensed platforms like GGPoker Ontario or 888poker Ontario to participate in online poker, including the WPT World Championship events.
Is WPT Global Legal in Canada? Latest 2025 Update
WPT Global is legal for most Canadian players as the platform operates under a legitimate license issued by the Government of Curaçao (license #365/JAZ). This license ensures that WPT Global adheres to regulatory standards, including using certified Random Number Generator (RNG) technology, conducting KYC verification, and applying robust security measures like two-factor authentication and IP/device tracking. WPT Global is operated by Seventip N.V. and is recognized as a secure and fair platform for online poker players. While the Curaçao license is not the strictest globally, ongoing regulatory reforms and increased enforcement under EU pressure enhance the platform’s credibility. This makes WPT Global a safe option for Canadian poker players outside of provinces with specific restrictions.
Play Online Poker Legally in Ontario 2025
Certainly! Here is a detailed, complete blog-style answer about playing online poker in Ontario in 2025: Playing online poker in Ontario is fully legal and regulated as of April 4, 2022, a landmark date when the Ontario government officially opened its doors to licensed online gambling operators. This legal framework allows companies to offer a range of online gaming products, including poker, casino games, and sports betting, to residents aged 19 and older physically located in Ontario. The market is regulated primarily by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) along with its subsidiary entity, iGaming Ontario (iGO), which oversees licensing, compliance, and player protections. Notable licensed operators authorized to serve the Ontario market include well-known brands such as PokerStars Ontario, GGpoker Ontario, PartyPoker Ontario, and BetMGM Poker Ontario, ensuring players can enjoy games on trustworthy platforms designed to meet provincial standards for fairness and security. Since its launch, the regulated market has guaranteed safe gaming through requirements like advanced encryption technology, rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and responsible gambling measures such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion options, and time management tools to help prevent problem gambling. Furthermore, free-to-play poker options remain widely available in the province, through apps and sites like ClubGG and the World Series of Poker app, which legally offer entertainment without real money stakes or prizes, appealing to casual players and newcomers alike.
WPT Global Poker Availability in Ontario 2025
WPT Global is widely available across Canada, providing a popular online poker platform for players in most provinces, but Ontario remains a notable exception due to provincial legislation. Specifically, WPT Global is accessible to players in provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec, where players can enjoy various poker formats including Texas Hold ’em, Omaha, and other exciting variants. For example, in Alberta, WPT Global players benefit from rake-free tournaments and generous bonuses, enhancing their overall poker experience. However, Ontario restricts access to WPT Global because the province has strict regulations requiring online gambling sites to be licensed locally, which WPT Global currently does not hold. This means Ontario residents must turn to provincially authorized platforms to play online poker legally, highlighting a clear regional difference within Canada in online poker availability and regulation.
WPT Global: Top Online Poker Platform 2025
WPT Global is a popular online poker platform known for its vibrant and active community. On average, about 2,500 players are engaged in cash games daily, and this number can peak above 3,000 during busy hours. Daily active users can even exceed 38,000, highlighting how alive and dynamic the site is. The platform regularly hosts large tournaments, some drawing between 500 to 7,500 participants, making it perfect for players of all skills and experience levels to jump in and have fun.
How Much Does It Cost to Play in the World Poker Tour (WPT) 2025?
Playing in the World Poker Tour (WPT) in 2025 involves varying costs depending on the specific tournament and level of competition. The flagship event for the WPT is the highly prestigious WPT World Championship held at Wynn Las Vegas, which features a buy-in of $10,400. This event typically runs from mid-December for about a week and attracts thousands of players globally. To enter, players pay this buy-in which covers their seat in the tournament. For instance, in the previous year, the tournament had 2,392 entries with a total prize pool of over $23 million, and the winner, Scott Stewart, took home over $2.5 million. Besides the main event, the WPT World Championship festival features 78 tournaments spread across three weeks, with buy-ins ranging from a minimum of $600 for lower-tier events to as high as $25,800 for high roller tournaments. These tournaments include various formats like No Limit Hold’em, PLO Mystery Bounty, Mixed Games, and Seniors events, providing options for all kinds of players from amateurs to professionals.
Is WPT Global Legal in Canada? Latest 2025 Update
WPT Global is legal for most Canadian players as the platform operates under a legitimate license issued by the Government of Curaçao (license #365/JAZ). This license ensures that WPT Global adheres to regulatory standards, including using certified Random Number Generator (RNG) technology, conducting KYC verification, and applying robust security measures like two-factor authentication and IP/device tracking. WPT Global is operated by Seventip N.V. and is recognized as a secure and fair platform for online poker players. While the Curaçao license is not the strictest globally, ongoing regulatory reforms and increased enforcement under EU pressure enhance the platform’s credibility. This makes WPT Global a safe option for Canadian poker players outside of provinces with specific restrictions.
Play Online Poker Legally in Ontario 2025
Certainly! Here is a detailed, complete blog-style answer about playing online poker in Ontario in 2025: Playing online poker in Ontario is fully legal and regulated as of April 4, 2022, a landmark date when the Ontario government officially opened its doors to licensed online gambling operators. This legal framework allows companies to offer a range of online gaming products, including poker, casino games, and sports betting, to residents aged 19 and older physically located in Ontario. The market is regulated primarily by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) along with its subsidiary entity, iGaming Ontario (iGO), which oversees licensing, compliance, and player protections. Notable licensed operators authorized to serve the Ontario market include well-known brands such as PokerStars Ontario, GGpoker Ontario, PartyPoker Ontario, and BetMGM Poker Ontario, ensuring players can enjoy games on trustworthy platforms designed to meet provincial standards for fairness and security. Since its launch, the regulated market has guaranteed safe gaming through requirements like advanced encryption technology, rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and responsible gambling measures such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion options, and time management tools to help prevent problem gambling. Furthermore, free-to-play poker options remain widely available in the province, through apps and sites like ClubGG and the World Series of Poker app, which legally offer entertainment without real money stakes or prizes, appealing to casual players and newcomers alike.
WPT Global Poker Availability in Ontario 2025
WPT Global is widely available across Canada, providing a popular online poker platform for players in most provinces, but Ontario remains a notable exception due to provincial legislation. Specifically, WPT Global is accessible to players in provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec, where players can enjoy various poker formats including Texas Hold ’em, Omaha, and other exciting variants. For example, in Alberta, WPT Global players benefit from rake-free tournaments and generous bonuses, enhancing their overall poker experience. However, Ontario restricts access to WPT Global because the province has strict regulations requiring online gambling sites to be licensed locally, which WPT Global currently does not hold. This means Ontario residents must turn to provincially authorized platforms to play online poker legally, highlighting a clear regional difference within Canada in online poker availability and regulation.
WPT Global: Top Online Poker Platform 2025
WPT Global is a popular online poker platform known for its vibrant and active community. On average, about 2,500 players are engaged in cash games daily, and this number can peak above 3,000 during busy hours. Daily active users can even exceed 38,000, highlighting how alive and dynamic the site is. The platform regularly hosts large tournaments, some drawing between 500 to 7,500 participants, making it perfect for players of all skills and experience levels to jump in and have fun.
Top Online Poker Sites in Ontario 2025: Legal Safe & Thriving
Online poker in Ontario is a robust and rapidly growing market within the province’s thriving regulated iGaming environment. In the fiscal year from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, Ontario’s overall regulated online gambling gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached CA$3.20 billion (approx. US$2.32 billion), demonstrating a 32% increase year-over-year. Of this, online poker contributed significantly with CA$1.7 billion (about US$1.22 billion) in wagers, indicating its strong presence in the market. The total number of active player accounts across all online gambling services reached approximately 1.1 million by March 2025, with the average monthly revenue per account around CA$278 (US$201.90). Mobile platforms dominated play, accounting for 72% of activity, revealing a major shift toward mobile poker and casino sessions. Players tend to engage with multiple sites, averaging 2.3 different accounts per user, reflecting a highly competitive market landscape with abundant choices and offerings.
GGPoker World Festival 2025: Ultimate Poker Championship
The online poker site GGPoker has emerged as a dominant force in the industry in 2025, distinguished by its impressive player engagement and tournament scale. The 2025 GGPoker World Festival (GGWF) attracted a record-breaking 5.6 million entries, distributed across roughly 1,419 tournaments. This massive participation fueled a total prize money pool nearing $325 million, exceeding guarantees by almost 30%, and making it the second-largest online poker tournament series ever, just behind its 2024 iteration. The flagship $10,300 GGMillion$ Super Main Event alone generated a staggering prize pool of $11.2 million, highlighting GGPoker’s capacity to host high-stake, high-reward tournaments that appeal to both professional and recreational players. Over three years, GGWF has paid out nearly $900 million in prizes, on track to surpass $1 billion in 2026, cementing GGPoker’s status as a kingpin in online poker tournament hosting.
Is WPT Global Legal in Canada? Latest 2025 Update
WPT Global is legal for most Canadian players as the platform operates under a legitimate license issued by the Government of Curaçao (license #365/JAZ). This license ensures that WPT Global adheres to regulatory standards, including using certified Random Number Generator (RNG) technology, conducting KYC verification, and applying robust security measures like two-factor authentication and IP/device tracking. WPT Global is operated by Seventip N.V. and is recognized as a secure and fair platform for online poker players. While the Curaçao license is not the strictest globally, ongoing regulatory reforms and increased enforcement under EU pressure enhance the platform’s credibility. This makes WPT Global a safe option for Canadian poker players outside of provinces with specific restrictions.
Play Online Poker Legally in Ontario 2025
Certainly! Here is a detailed, complete blog-style answer about playing online poker in Ontario in 2025: Playing online poker in Ontario is fully legal and regulated as of April 4, 2022, a landmark date when the Ontario government officially opened its doors to licensed online gambling operators. This legal framework allows companies to offer a range of online gaming products, including poker, casino games, and sports betting, to residents aged 19 and older physically located in Ontario. The market is regulated primarily by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) along with its subsidiary entity, iGaming Ontario (iGO), which oversees licensing, compliance, and player protections. Notable licensed operators authorized to serve the Ontario market include well-known brands such as PokerStars Ontario, GGpoker Ontario, PartyPoker Ontario, and BetMGM Poker Ontario, ensuring players can enjoy games on trustworthy platforms designed to meet provincial standards for fairness and security. Since its launch, the regulated market has guaranteed safe gaming through requirements like advanced encryption technology, rigorous Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, and responsible gambling measures such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion options, and time management tools to help prevent problem gambling. Furthermore, free-to-play poker options remain widely available in the province, through apps and sites like ClubGG and the World Series of Poker app, which legally offer entertainment without real money stakes or prizes, appealing to casual players and newcomers alike.
WPT Global Poker Availability in Ontario 2025
WPT Global is widely available across Canada, providing a popular online poker platform for players in most provinces, but Ontario remains a notable exception due to provincial legislation. Specifically, WPT Global is accessible to players in provinces such as Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec, where players can enjoy various poker formats including Texas Hold ’em, Omaha, and other exciting variants. For example, in Alberta, WPT Global players benefit from rake-free tournaments and generous bonuses, enhancing their overall poker experience. However, Ontario restricts access to WPT Global because the province has strict regulations requiring online gambling sites to be licensed locally, which WPT Global currently does not hold. This means Ontario residents must turn to provincially authorized platforms to play online poker legally, highlighting a clear regional difference within Canada in online poker availability and regulation.
WPT Global: Top Online Poker Platform 2025
WPT Global is a popular online poker platform known for its vibrant and active community. On average, about 2,500 players are engaged in cash games daily, and this number can peak above 3,000 during busy hours. Daily active users can even exceed 38,000, highlighting how alive and dynamic the site is. The platform regularly hosts large tournaments, some drawing between 500 to 7,500 participants, making it perfect for players of all skills and experience levels to jump in and have fun.
Top Online Poker Sites in Ontario 2025: Legal Safe & Thriving
Online poker in Ontario is a robust and rapidly growing market within the province’s thriving regulated iGaming environment. In the fiscal year from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, Ontario’s overall regulated online gambling gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached CA$3.20 billion (approx. US$2.32 billion), demonstrating a 32% increase year-over-year. Of this, online poker contributed significantly with CA$1.7 billion (about US$1.22 billion) in wagers, indicating its strong presence in the market. The total number of active player accounts across all online gambling services reached approximately 1.1 million by March 2025, with the average monthly revenue per account around CA$278 (US$201.90). Mobile platforms dominated play, accounting for 72% of activity, revealing a major shift toward mobile poker and casino sessions. Players tend to engage with multiple sites, averaging 2.3 different accounts per user, reflecting a highly competitive market landscape with abundant choices and offerings.
GGPoker World Festival 2025: Ultimate Poker Championship
The online poker site GGPoker has emerged as a dominant force in the industry in 2025, distinguished by its impressive player engagement and tournament scale. The 2025 GGPoker World Festival (GGWF) attracted a record-breaking 5.6 million entries, distributed across roughly 1,419 tournaments. This massive participation fueled a total prize money pool nearing $325 million, exceeding guarantees by almost 30%, and making it the second-largest online poker tournament series ever, just behind its 2024 iteration. The flagship $10,300 GGMillion$ Super Main Event alone generated a staggering prize pool of $11.2 million, highlighting GGPoker’s capacity to host high-stake, high-reward tournaments that appeal to both professional and recreational players. Over three years, GGWF has paid out nearly $900 million in prizes, on track to surpass $1 billion in 2026, cementing GGPoker’s status as a kingpin in online poker tournament hosting.