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Nick Eastwood Nick Eastwood poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Nick Eastwood is a British poker player and member of the 888poker StreamTeam. Eastwood discovered poker while at university, and started out by playing sit and go’s and MTTs. He eventually moved on and now plays 6-max cash games. Read More: Introducing FIVE New Members of the 888poker StreamTeam “Im thrilled to have joined 888pokers StreamTeam!” said Eastwood. “I feel really optimistic about undertaking this journey with 888poker, and I cant wait to get going!
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Lasse Jagd Lauritsen Lasse Jagd Lauritsen poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Lasse Jagd Lauritsen, better known as “Wistern” online, is a Danish poker palyer and member of Team PokerStars Pro Online. He joined Team Pro Online in April 2021. Sometimes all you need is 0.5%! This is nearly as crazy as the amount of youtube videos that is getting posted atm. https://t.co/FII5uQ5vQt — Wistern (@WisternJL) !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");
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Mikhail Semin Mikhail Semin poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Mikhail Semin is a Russian poker player and commentator who is a member of GGPoker’s Team Russia alongside Anatoly Filatov and Mikhail Shalamov. He has final-tabled the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) on two separate occasions. Related: Brush up on your H.O.R.S.E. strategy! Mikhail Semin Top 5 Cashes Year Event Buy-in Place Payout June 2016 WSOP Millionaire Maker $1,500 7th $160,726 June 2016 WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Championship $10,000 5th $95,817 May 2018 WSOPC Sochi Super High Roller 318,000 1st 4,800,000 ($76,945) June 2019 WSOP Seven Card Stud Championship $10,000 4th $73,810 June 2019 WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Championship $10,000 6th $71,505 Courtesy of The Hendon Mob. Last Updated June 2021
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Adam Tocholke Adam Tocholke poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Adam Tocholke is a Canadian poker player and member of the 888poker StreamTeam. Located in Ontario, Canada, Tocholke is a successful music producer with over 50 million streams on Spotify. Read More: Introducing FIVE New Members of the 888poker StreamTeam “I love that my favourite poker room is getting more and more into the live streaming space,” said Tocholke. “Poker is so fun to watch live, and Twitch is the perfect platform to harbour that relationship between the player and the community.”
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Josh Manley Josh Manley poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Josh Manley is a British poker player and member of the 888poker StreamTeam. Manley has been playing poker since he was 18 years old, graduating from play money into real money cash games and tournaments. “Streaming Was My Girlfriend’s Idea!” says 888poker Stream Team’s Josh Manley “I am very happy to be joining 888poker to team up with one of the best sites out there is a dream come true for me,” said Manley. “I am hoping to continue climbing stakes and having a great time on stream!”
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Sebastian Huber Sebastian Huber poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Sebastian Huber is an Austrian poker player. Since 2022, he has been a member of PokerStars Team Online. He won the ‘Dare2Stream’ contest to become the newest PokerStars Ambassador. Dare2Stream Winner Huber Joins Twitch “Idols” Lex and Spraggy as PokerStars Ambassador In September 2022, Huber won his first WCOOP title in Event #44-L: $5.50 NLHE 7-Max PKO for $2,818. WE ARE A WCOOP CHAMPION! — Huber Sebastian (@peace_ndloove) !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
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Irene Albarran Irene Albarran poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2023 PokerStars EPT Barcelona1,100 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event 704th €2,290 2019 World Series of PokerEvent #75: $1,000+111 Little One for One Drop No-Limit Hold’em 359th $2,678
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Nicholas Walsh Nicholas Walsh poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Nicholas Walsh is a PokerStars Ambassador and face of the PokerStars Twitch Channel. He has commentated on some of the biggest online festivals such as the Stadium Series, SCOOP and the prestigious Sunday Million. He has also commentated on the European Poker Tour, including EPT Barcelona. PokerStars’ Nick Walsh on ‘Donk3399’ $2M Win: ‘I Sat There in Shock’ As a player, Walsh specialises in the more unusual hold’em formats such as Spin & Go and Kick Off. You can watch him stream over on his Twitch channel.
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David Kaye David Kaye poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography David Kaye is an American poker player based in Michigan. He is a PokerStars Ambassador. Im excited to announce Ive signed with @PokerStars! — David Kaye (@DavidKayePoker) window.twttr=function(t,e,r){var n,s=t.getElementsByTagName(e)[0],i=window.twttr||{};return t.getElementById(r)||((n=t.createElement(e)).id=r,n.src=“https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js",s.parentNode.insertBefore(n,s),i._e=[],i.ready=function(t){i._e.push(t)}),i}(document,“script”,“twitter-wjs”); ## PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2023 NAPT Las Vegas$1,100 NLH Mystery Bounty 10th $2,500 2023 United States Championship of Online Poker (USCOOP)Sunday Special Championship ($150,000 GTD) 1st $29,343 2023 United States Championship of Online Poker (USCOOP)Sunday Championship ($130,000 GTD) 12th $959 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $400 Colossus 1038th $900 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #64: $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack Championship 226th $1,741 2019 World Series of PokerEvent #61: COLOSSUS - $400 No-Limit Hold’em 32nd $13,261 2010 World Series of PokerEvent #56: $2,500 No-Limit Holdem 59th $11,607
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Pamela Balzano Pamela Balzano poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Pamela “Pamsi” Balzano is an Argentinian poker player and member of the GGPoker Twitch Squad. One of Latin Americas best-known poker content producers, Pamsi streams, commentates and hosts, always making things as fun as possible! Pamela Balzano Represents Argentinian Poker on Twitch, YouTube and Beyond She regularly streams on Twitch. In 2022, she finished 36th in the WSOP Ladies Championship for $3,886. https://www.instagram.com/p/COF3C-SAd4m/ !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.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js”;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,“script”,“instagram-wjs”);Want to stay up-to-date on all the latest GGPoker news right here on PokerNews? Why not try out the GGPoker Hub!
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Jan Wagner Jan Wagner poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Jan “HansiWurst” Wagner is a German poker player and DJ. He is also a member of the GGPoker Twitch Squad. PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2023 Pokercode Festival Madrid550 Main Event 69th €1,000
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Neymar Neymar poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Neymar Jr. is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He is widely considered one of the most talented footballers in the world. Not only that, but he is fanatical about poker. So much so, that he even named his dog poker! Neymar and Poker In May 2015, Neymar joined PokerStarsas a brand ambassador. At the time, he was joined by another legend of Brazilian football Ronaldo as a member of Team Sportstars.
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Jordan Banfield Jordan Banfield poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Jordan Banfield is a Canadian poker player and streamer. In 2021, he joined 888poker as part of their Twitch StreamTeam. I’m very excited to work with 888poker!," he told PokerNews “I aim to provide great content through this collaboration and proud to rep the brand as one of their online pros. 888poker Stream Team Member Jordan Banfield Sets Sights on $100k Bankroll Twitch Channel: twitch.tv/jordanbanfield_ 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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Ronaldo Ronaldo poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Ronaldo Lus Nazrio de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is a former professional footballer and is considered as one of the best forwards to ever play the beautiful game. The Brazilian icon has played for the likes of AC Milan, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Real Madrid and the Brazilian National Football Team. On top of an endless list of individual and club honours, Ronaldo has two FIFA World Cup winners medals (1994, 2002).
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Quirin Heinz Quirin Heinz poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Quirin Heinz is a German poker player and member of the GGPoker Twitch Squad. Ich freue mich wahnsinnig verkndigen zu drfen, dass ich nun Teil des GGPoker Streamteams bin! @GGPokerDeutsch https://t.co/lZf1iCDwRW — Q_Poker (@q_poker_twitch) !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 2023 World Series of PokerEvent #74: $1,000 Mini Main Event 685th $1,601 2023 Pokercode Festival Madrid550 Main Event 53rd €1,240 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #70: $888 Crazy Eights 191st $2,920 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #68: $1,111 Little One for One Drop 317th $2,421 2021 World Series of PokerEvent #43: $1,000 Double Stack 233rd $2,764 2021 Pokercode Festival Bratislava550 Main Event, 125,000 GTD 15th €1,815 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #5: $315 Bounty No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack 319th $506
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Kevin Hart Kevin Hart poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Kevin Hart is an American comedian and actor. A keen poker player, he is a former PokerStars and partypoker Ambassador. He had previously signed with PokerStars three years earlier, memorably playing in the PokerStars Championship Cash Challenge Series. Read More: 15 Questions with Kevin Hart In April 2019, he was beaten by Antonio Esfandiari in a boxing match after the two agreed to a prop bet on the outcome of a bout.
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Georgina James Georgina James poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Georgina James, better known by her online nickname “GJReggie” is a British poker player, Twitch streamer and PokerStars Ambassador. James graduated with a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bath but switched to poker full-time after leaving her Business Improvement Manager role behind and taking part in the Run It Up Platinum Pass Challenge. Low-Stakes Mixed Games “Definitely Beatable,” says PokerStars Ambassador GJReggie
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Arlie Shaban Arlie Shaban poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Arlie Shaban is a Canadian poker player, Twitch streamer and PokerStars Ambassador. In 2022, Shaban won an astonishing five ONCOOP titles while streaming his success on Twitch. Did you know? PokerStars Ontario - check out more online poker sites in Ontario here! Joining Team Online In 2017, Shaban quit his job to become a full-time online poker player. He turned to streaming and eventually achieved a record of 125 consecutive days streaming - a total of 1,000 hours!
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Hristivoje Pavlovic Hristivoje Pavlovic poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Hristivoje “ALLinPav” Pavlovic is a GGPoker Twitch squad member. With plenty of experience, Pavlovic is a former partypoker Team Pro and streams regularly on his Twitch channel. just setting up my twttr — jack (@jack) !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");Want to stay up-to-date on all the latest GGPoker news right here on PokerNews? Why not try out the GGPoker Hub! Sign up to GGPoker Don’t have an account with GGPoker yet? Don’t worry! Sign up through PokerNews and you will receive a welcome bonus worth up to $600. Your first deposit is matched 100% up to a maximum of $600! The bonus releases into your account in $10 increments each time you earn 6,000 Fish Buffet Points, which is the equivalent of $60 in rake or tournament fees.
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Matt Staples Matt Staples poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Matt Staples is a Canadian poker player and PartyPoker Ambassador. The popular Twitch streamer joined PartyPoker in 2019 and is mid & high stakes MTT regular. The Staples Brothers Have Some Tips for Streaming on Twitch - Check Them Out! In 2018, Staples famously won a $150,000 Weight Loss Bet against Bill Perkins. “The Audience Loves the partypoker MILLIONS” says Twitch Streamer Matt Staples PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2021 WPT World Online ChampionshipsEvent #7: $5,300 Main Event 145th $11,217 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #32: $210 WSOP Bounty Double MILLION$ [Final Day], $2M GTD 27th $4,048 2021 GGPoker WSOP Online Bracelet EventsEvent #1: $50 The Return NLH [Final Day], $1M GTD 320th $568 PokerStars SCOOP 2021SCOOP-33-M: $530 NLHE [8-Max, Sunday Million SE], $1.25M Gtd 449th $1,264 2020 WPT World Online ChampionshipsEvent #4: $3,200 6-Max Championship, $3m GTD 44th $9,600
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Mikhail Yakovlev Mikhail Yakovlev poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Mikhail Yakovlev is a Russian poker streamer who is a member of the GGPoker OmahaSquad He streams on his Twitch channel and also uploads regularly to his YouTube channel. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMu0SgNgKU9/ !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.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js”;fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,“script”,“instagram-wjs”);Want to stay up-to-date on all the latest GGPoker news right here on PokerNews? Why not try out the GGPoker Hub! Sign up to GGPoker Don’t have an account with GGPoker yet? Don’t worry! Sign up through PokerNews and you will receive a welcome bonus worth up to $600. Your first deposit is matched 100% up to a maximum of $600! The bonus releases into your account in $10 increments each time you earn 6,000 Fish Buffet Points, which is the equivalent of $60 in rake or tournament fees.
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Ricardo Mateus Ricardo Mateus poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Ricardo Mateus is a Portuguese poker player and member of the 888poker StreamTeam. Mateus made the switch from recreational player to poker streamer in 2018 by setting up his own Twitch channel. Since then he’s grown a small community from his streams, and has begun taking more time away from streaming to study and improve his game. Read More: Introducing FIVE New Members of the 888poker StreamTeam “I am extremely flattered and excited to represent a brand like 888poker. I think that together we will be able to do fantastic things and raise the game of poker in Portugal in a fun and responsible way.”
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Felix Schneiders Felix Schneiders poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Felix Schneiders is a German poker player, Twitch streamer and PokerStars Ambassador. Schneiders plays under the username “xflixx” on PokerStars, and joined PokerStars Team Online in 2013. Sunday Million Where Poker Dreams Are Made says Felix “xflixx” Schneiders A former math student and “Magic: The Gathering” player, Schneiders began playing poker in 2005 and has since become a small- to mid-stakes six-max no-limit hold’em specialist. PokerNews Covered Events Event Place Prize 2023 UKIPT Edinburgh1,100 Main Event 29th £1,720 2023 PokerStars Summer Festival Malta1,100 Main Event 25th €4,490 2023 PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker$1,050 Main Event 500th $2,521 2019 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure$25,000 PokerStars NL Hold’em Players Championship 40th $69,100
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Fintan Hand Fintan Hand poker player profile. Get latest information, winnings and gallery.
Biography Fintan Hand is an Irish poker player, Twitch streamer and PokerStars Ambassador. He plays online under the username “EasyWithAces” He joined PokerStars Team Online in 2017. Five Tips to Become a Successful Online Poker Twitch Streamer Live Poker Achievements Hand is a well-known figure on the United Kingdom and Ireland live poker circuit and has amassed just shy of $55,000 in live tournament winnings. The largest cash of his career came in in the 2017 Irish Open in Dublin for 19,445 while sporting a shamrock emblazoned suit.
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.