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LAS VEGAS — A quiet revolution is reshaping poker's developmental pipeline. Across the country, a new breed of coach is targeting an underserved demographic: players who cannot legally play. "Everyone's fighting over the same pool of losing regs," explains Brenda Holloway, a micro-stakes grinder and self-described "mindset architect" who has emerged as a pioneer in the … [Read more...] about Lunch Money Stakes: Inside the World of Pre-Legal Poker Coaching

“Integrity Isn’t Free. Silence Costs Extra.” LAS VEGAS — After weeks of loudly claiming we are “non-commercial,” “independent,” and “above influence,” The Muck is proud to announce a bold new initiative that reflects the modern poker media ecosystem: The Muck Slush Fund™. The premise is simple. You pay us. We don’t talk shit about you. This groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Nice Brand You Got There. Shame If It Went Viral for the Wrong Reasons.

LAS VEGAS — The poker X community was rocked to its felt-covered core this past week when self-described poker author Sara O’Connor publicly accused an unnamed “pathetic guy” of relentless harassment, only for legendary WSOP commentator Norman Chad to step forward and reveal the shocking truth: he was the stalker—and his entire crime spree consisted of a few mildly critical … [Read more...] about She Wrote AI-Generated Slop. He Noticed. Two DMs Later, It’s Nearly a Federal Case

ROZVADOV, Czech Republic — After years of speculation and side eye, researchers at the prestigious European Center for Excessive Tank Studies have definitively proven that controversial Czech pro Martin Kabrhel is not, in fact, human. He is a Martian. An actual, red-planet-born, probe-dodging Martian. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: DNA Test Proves Martin Kabrhel is an Actual Martian