Kristijan Lekoski

The online poker scene just got a major boost. Stake.us has officially launched its 1,000,000 SC Bad Beat Jackpot, giving players across the U.S. a shot at one of the biggest social poker prizes of the year.

CRUKS has grown rapidly in uptake since its launch, with over 100,000 registered self-exclusions as of mid-2025. That’s a clear sign that the system resonates equally with players who value control over their play and with policymakers who see gambling harm prevention as a priority.

There’s a common misconception that to refine your technique and become a poker legend, you need a group of poker-savvy friends, a casino setting, and a real poker table. But just like a player on a sports team practices solo drills and studies game film, there’s tremendous value in practicing the game on your own.

Poker is often called a “game of odds and psychology.” However, what truly underpins success is sustained focus and sound decision-making. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman has suggested that, in general, people’s concentration peaks in roughly 90-minute intervals. Beyond that, decision speed and accuracy gradually decline, and small mistakes can accumulate into significant losses.

Making deposits with crypto can mean faster payouts, lower fees, and fewer intermediaries. We’re seeing more people using crypto in poker sites because these digital assets also offer more privacy than traditional payment methods allow.

Big things are coming. Three of the hottest poker influencers—Ryan Depaulo, Frankie C, and Corey Eyring—have joined forces with CoinPoker to form the Creator Squad, a bold new initiative that’s set to take poker content and entertainment to the next level.

Even though dice games are hundreds of years old and have been part of ancient civilizations worldwide, they've often been kept in casinos. Now, though, they're starting to gain more attention and come back into the spotlight.

What do poker players know that slot enthusiasts don’t? Turns out, quite a bit. Use poker strategies to play online slots smarter, not harder.

Good bankroll management is the foundation of good poker playing, no matter how experienced you are or how you choose to play. To figure out how much cash you require to be able to play poker and not go broke, you must consider variance, game selection, and your own risk tolerance.

Poker's history reveals a big shift, from dimly lit, smoky rooms to the dynamic virtual world. Although the game has moved online, classic strategies still have great value. No matter your experience level, combining classic techniques with current online approaches may provide you with a competitive edge.

With secure payments being the number one priority for British players looking to gamble online, finding safe options is of the utmost importance. Over the past few years, bank transfers have risen to become the gold standard for security when it comes to depositing and withdrawing money at gambling sites.

As a species, humans learn a lot by watching. Yes, there’s huge value in the “do” aspect of picking up a new skill, but we’re also keen to learn by example, to take on new skills by seeing how others do them. That applies to a lot of things, but can it also apply to poker? Can you become good at this game just by watching other folks play?

The moment you see the 5x5 grid and the 25 tiles awaiting your first move, you instantly understand why Mines has evolved from a simple pastime, inspired by the classic Minesweeper, into an addictive sensation for so many players on Stake.

Poker has long held a place in popular culture, whether in a glittering Las Vegas casino or at a weekend game with friends. But over the past two decades, and especially in recent years, online poker has grown from a niche interest into a global phenomenon.