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GGPoker & GTO Wizard Join Forces

Published March 5, 2025

At GGPoker, we believe in a poker ecosystem where skill and strategy determine success—not unfair advantages. Poker should be individual vs. individual, not individual vs. machine. Ensuring a level playing field for all players is at the core of our mission, and we continuously enhance our security measures to uphold the integrity of the game.

Recent events in the poker world have raised concerns about the misuse of Real-Time Assistance (RTA) tools, including GTO Wizard. To better ensure fair play for all, we are now collaborating with GTO Wizard to strengthen our security efforts further.

A Stronger Partnership for a Safer Game

We have taken decisive action against accounts that violated our fair play rules. Using GTO Wizard’s game integrity services, we identified accounts that exhibited suspiciously high usage of GTO Wizard during live play. As a direct result of the investigation, we are pleased to state that:

In collaboration with @GTOWizard, we have blocked 31 player accounts for violating our fair play rules. Together, we are continuously strengthening our security measures to protect the integrity of the game.

This action is just one step in our broader partnership with GTO Wizard. By working together, we are reinforcing our ability to detect and prevent unfair play, ensuring that GGPoker remains a trusted site for poker enthusiasts worldwide.

Introducing Fair Play Check

GTO Wizard’s Fair Play Check allows users to check if a specific board was solved using GTO Wizard within a chosen time frame. If it was, the tool reveals the exact time it happened, helping to detect potential unfair play.

Alongside our collaboration with GTO Wizard, this tool is another step toward safeguarding poker’s integrity. By continuously strengthening security measures and leveraging cutting-edge detection methods, we are reinforcing a level playing field where skill and strategy—not external assistance—determine success.

Commitment to Game Integrity

Our collaboration with GTO Wizard reflects a larger, long-term commitment to maintaining a fair and competitive poker environment. Through continuous improvements to our security protocols and enhanced detection methods, we are taking a proactive stance against those who attempt to compromise the integrity of the game.

Looking Ahead

Poker is a game of skill, psychology, and strategy, and we intend to keep it that way. We acknowledge that this is not the end of the battle, but it was one more step forward, and we will continue stepping forward to uphold the integrity of the game. Our partnership with GTO Wizard will allow us to more accurately identify anyone who attempts to gain an unfair advantage and quickly take the appropriate action against them. This is just one example of how we continue reinforcing our security measures and maintaining a fair, trusted poker experience for everyone.

We remain committed to working with industry leaders, enhancing our security systems, and keeping GGPoker a place where fair play thrives.

 

Track Down A Share Of At Least $50M With GGPoker’s Bounty Hunter Series

Published March 25, 2025

Ever-popular tournament series returns from March 30 through April 21 and features $5M-guaranteed Mystery Bounty Main Event

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Bounty Hunters Series, set to run from March 30 through April 21. This exhilarating online tournament series guarantees at least $50,000,000 in prizes, offering players of all levels the chance to engage in high-octane poker action.​

The Bounty Hunters Series stands out for its unique progressive bounty tournament and mystery bounty tournament formats, in which players are rewarded for both knocking out their opponents and for achieving a deep run in the tournament itself. Eliminating a player who has already secured multiple knockouts can result in even larger bounty prizes in progressive bounty tournaments, adding layers of strategy and excitement to every hand.​

Mystery bounty tournaments introduce an additional element of surprise. In these events, a portion of each participant’s buy-in contributes to a bounty prize pool, with the exact value of each bounty remaining unknown until a player is eliminated. This means that any knockout could unveil a substantial prize, keeping participants on the edge of their seats throughout the event.​

Bounty Hunters Series highlights include:

• $25 Mystery Bounty Mini Main [Day 2] – $2.5M GTD – April 7
• $5.40 Bounty Hunters Warm-up [Final] – $750K GTD – April 14
• $108 Mystery Bounty Main Event [Day 2] – $5M GTD – April 21

To further amplify the competitive atmosphere, series participants’ knockouts will be tracked on the $500K Bounty King Leaderboard. The most prolific bounty hunters will share in over $20,000 in prizes each day, with the Daily Bounty King snagging a $1,200 WSOP Road to Vegas ticket plus $800 in cash.

Paul Burke, Head of Public Relations at GGPoker, shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming series:​

“The Bounty Hunters Series has always been a favorite among the GGPoker community, and this edition promises to be just as exciting as ever. The unique formats, especially the mystery bounties, add an unpredictable and thrilling dimension to the game. We can’t wait to see who will rise to the top and claim the title of the ultimate bounty hunter!”

New GGPoker players are eligible for the platform’s Welcome Bonus, can participate in the Honeymoon for Newcomers promotion, and will automatically join GGPoker’s Fish Buffet loyalty program, offering regular cash prizes.

For more information about Bounty Hunters Series, please visit: https://ggpoker.com/tournaments/bounty-hunters-series/

Time Bank Cards

Published March 28, 2025

GGPoker’s Time Bank Cards are a simple and impactful feature designed to give players more flexibility at the table without compromising the pace of play. In online poker, decisions often need to be made quickly. But when you’re facing a complex decision, having extra time to think can make all the difference. That’s exactly what Time Bank Cards offer.

At the start of a session, players receive a limited number of Time Bank Cards. The exact number depends on the game type and stakes. When your shot clock is running out, you can activate a card to instantly add extra time to your clock, enhancing your experience with online poker real money. The extra time does not carry over to the next street or hand.

If you run out of free Time Bank Cards and still need more time during a hand, you can buy a Paid Time Bank Card. For the cost of one big blind, you can purchase an additional 30 seconds of time. Only one Paid Time Bank Card can be used per hand.

What makes this system especially fair is how the paid time is handled. The 1 big blind used to buy a Paid Time Bank Card is redistributed evenly among the other players at the table at the end of the hand. If the amount can’t be split equally, the players nearest to the dealer’s left receive the remainder.

Time Bank Cards enhance the game in three important ways:

1. They give players more control. Instead of being rushed into a decision that could impact your stack, you get the breathing room to think clearly when it matters most.
2. They keep the game moving. By limiting the number of free cards and capping paid usage to one per hand, GGPoker ensures that play remains fast and consistent. There’s no risk of players endlessly stalling.
3. They balance fairness with flexibility. The redistribution of the Paid Time Bank Card cost ensures that everyone benefits when a player chooses to buy extra time. It’s a fair trade-off that rewards everyone.
   

For players, this means smooth, uninterrupted gameplay. This innovative system will allow players to make decisions without allowing time clock abuse, speeding up the game for everyone.

A New Era Arrives As GTO Wizard Technology Integrates With GGMillion$ Live Stream

Published April 30, 2025

In the late 1990s, the introduction of the hole card camera revolutionized televised poker, letting fans finally experience the hidden drama and brilliance behind every hand.

Now, GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, together with GTO Wizard, poker’s leading educational platform, is proud to announce the next great leap in live poker broadcasting. Starting next Tuesday, May 6th, the GGMillion$ final table stream will feature live, on-screen analysis powered by GTO Wizard’s state-of-the-art technology.

For selected hands, viewers will see real-time strategy insights, revealing the optimal play at each betting street, and letting fans instantly track when players stick to Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategy or go their own way. The GGMillion$ commentary team will also have access to GTO Wizard’s AI live analysis, allowing for even deeper, more nuanced coverage of the action.

This integration doesn’t just revolutionize the viewing experience — it brings a new layer of transparency and trust to the game. Each player’s decisions at the final table will be monitored for fairness, ensuring the highest integrity on the game’s biggest stage.

For the first time, poker fans will get a front-row seat to the true strategic battleground — and experience exactly what separates the world’s best players from the rest. The future of poker broadcasting is here. See it unfold live on May 6.

GGMillion$ is poker’s premier high-roller tournament, a weekly $10,300 tournament with a $1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool, attracting the game’s elite every week. Learn more about GGMillion$ here: https://ggpoker.com/tournaments/ggmillions/

GTO Wizard AI has revolutionized the way poker is learned and played, continuing to push the boundaries of game theory innovation. Learn more about GTO Wizard AI here: https://blog.gtowizard.com/ai-and-the-future-of-poker/

GGPoker Launches Next Chapter of microFestival online poker Series with $10 Million Guaranteed Prize Pool

Published June 5, 2025

Running June 15 through June 29, microFestival has been designed to cater to all bankrolls with event buy-ins from $1

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of its microFestival, running from June 15 through June 29. With an impressive $10 million in guaranteed tournament prizes, this year’s iteration of the world’s largest micro-stakes poker festival promises to be even more exhilarating for poker enthusiasts of all levels.

GGPoker’s microFestival stands out as the premier online poker event for players with modest bankrolls, featuring No-Limit Hold’em, Progressive Knockout (PKO), and Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments with buy-ins from just $1.

The festival will feature a number of headline events:

• June 22: $5 micro Global Festival [Final] – $400K GTD
• June 22: $10.80 micro Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival [Final] – $200K GTD
• June 29: $10.80 micro Mystery Bounty Main Event [Day 2] – $1.5M GTD
• June 29: $5.40 micro Omaholic Bounty Festival [Final] – $100K GTD

Adding to the excitement, Second Chance Freerolls return as part of this year’s festival, ensuring that every participant will feel like a winner. Players who fail to cash in any microFestival event will receive a free ticket to one of the following day’s $3K daily freerolls. In total, $100,000 in prizes will be up for grabs across all Second Chance Freerolls.

Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming series: “We are incredibly excited to bring back microFestival, with its core focus on providing big-tournament experiences for players of all bankrolls. GGPoker’s goal has always been to make poker accessible and enjoyable for everyone, and with events starting at just $1, microFestival offers incredible value and excitement. Adding Second Chance Freerolls is our way of ensuring that every player has multiple opportunities to win big”.

GGPoker’s microFestival 2025 is set to attract a diverse and dynamic field of players, from newcomers looking to dip their toes into online poker to seasoned veterans seeking to showcase their skills in a low-stakes environment. With a packed schedule of events and millions of dollars on the line, the series promises unforgettable moments and life-changing wins.

For more information about the microFestival and to view the full tournament schedule, please visit: https://ggpoker.com/tournaments/microfestival/

 

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