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Why the King of Hearts? The Most Recognizable Casino Symbols and Their Meanings

From neon-lit casino halls to the corner poker night, certain images seem to follow every shuffle and spin. Players recognize the King of Hearts, the lucky seven on the roulette wheel, and the ringing bell on a slot machine long before they understand house edge or odds.

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Remembering Colette Doherty and Her Legacy in Irish Poker History

In February 2025, Colette Doherty, an Irish poker player and the first woman to win the Irish Poker Open in both 1980 and 1991, passed away at the age of 88. This article focuses on her life, as well as her accomplishments, in a period where live poker was an industry that was less than developed. It examines her life while Irish poker, particularly the number of poker tournaments, developed. From 1980 to 2025, it reviews the record size of both minor and major poker tournaments, and it also examines the paradoxical developments in the composition and the number of participants in the game.

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Crypto gambling Play That Feels Clear From Deposit to Cashout

Crypto gambling sessions can feel smooth when the product is built around clarity. Deposits should be easy to send without guessing. Game screens should be simple to read on a phone. Wallet history should explain timing in plain words, so there is no need to panic when a transfer takes a few extra minutes. When those basics work the same way every time, players spend less effort managing the money flow and more time playing at a pace that feels controlled.

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Irish Open Cash Game Challenge on Champion Poker: Weekly Missions, Random Rewards, Up to €5,000 Cash

You’re already in the cash streets… now imagine every session quietly feeding an Irish Open side-quest that can spit out instant rewards while you grind. That’s the vibe of the Irish Open Cash Game Challenge on Champion Poker: weekly missions across NLHE and Omaha, random reward drops (including Free Blinds), and a top-end headline of up to €5,000 in real cash.

STREAM: Main Event EPT Paris 2026 | Day 5 |

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STREAM: Main Event EPT Paris 2026 | Day 5 |

The fourth day of the €5,300 EPT Paris Main Event significantly shuffled the leaderboard. From the original 1,474 entries, only 16 players remain in the hunt for a spot at the final table, led by Ukraine's Nazar Buhaiov. The last woman standing in the tournament is Jessica Teusl, currently in fourth place, and popular streamer and team pro member Felix Schneiders is also still in the mix.

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300 Points and 12 Strikes: WSOP Champion Riess Wins Bowling Prop Bet

Ryan Riess took a break from poker in Las Vegas to hit the bowling lanes, and when Jesse Lonis and Dan Sepiol joined him, it was clear prop bets were on the horizon!

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BetOnline COPS Winter 2026: Three Sunday Smash Spots, a $300,000 GTD Finale, and Satellites From $1

COPS season isn’t a “nice little festival” — it’s a two-week grind-fest that turns your Sundays into a scoreboard and your bankroll into ammunition. BetOnline’s Championship Online Poker Series (COPS) is running February 22 through March 8, 2026, building to a $300,000 GTD Main Event for $215 on Sunday, March 8.

The History of WSOP: 1978 – The End of the 'Winner Takes All' Era

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The History of WSOP: 1978 – The End of the 'Winner Takes All' Era

The year 1978 marked a pivotal moment in World Series of Poker history, forever altering the structure of poker tournaments. For the past eight years, the Main Event was ruled by the relentless 'winner takes all' policy, but the ninth edition brought a revolutionary change – a progressive payout structure.

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EPT Paris 2026: Buhaiov Turns Main Event on Its Head, Lagodich Dominates Mystery Bounty

The EPT Paris Main Event with a €5,300 buy-in has narrowed down to the last 16 players, with Day 4 seeing Nazar Buhaiov rise to a commanding lead. Meanwhile, the popular €3,250 Mystery Bounty found its winner in Frank Lagodich.

STREAM: Main Event EPT Paris 2026 | Day 4 |

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STREAM: Main Event EPT Paris 2026 | Day 4 |

The Main Event of EPT Paris, featuring a €5,300 buy-in, has entered its final phase. From the original 1,474 entries, only 49 players remain after Day 3, each guaranteed at least €19,800. Leading the pack into Day 4 is Jorge Abreu from Portugal, closely followed by Pawel Wojciechowski and France's Hugo De La Fouchardiere.

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Vamos Poker Tour Hits Rozvadov: The European Series Begins Its First Stories

The Vamos Poker Tour has earned a reputation for its friendly atmosphere and accessible buy-ins over the years. This week, players can experience it firsthand at King's Resort Rozvadov, where a million-euro guarantee is up for grabs.

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WPT Venetian Spring Championship 2026: Nick Seward Makes an Incredible Comeback to Win $418,700!

The WPT Venetian Las Vegas Spring Championship delivered everything a big WPT event should: massive turnout, dramatic pay jumps, and a finale that saw an unbelievable comeback from an unexpected champion.