BankrollMob News: Poker, Casino, Crypto & Betting

Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire best known globally as the former owner of Chelsea Football Club, has once again been the subject of a story that captures the imagination: the alleged loss of a $125 million mega yacht in a single night of high-stakes poker. Whether myth or reality, the tale reflects the extravagant world of oligarch wealth and the enduring fascination with super-rich lifestyles.

Read more » Roman Abramovich and the $125 Million Yacht: A Tale of Luxury, Legend, and High-Stakes Poker

Following a highly successful 2025 live poker run, which culminated in a triumphant finale at London's newly renovated Victoria Casino and the closing UKPL event in Coventry, 888poker is rolling out an enriched 2026 calendar filled with accessible buy-ins, premium venues, and world-class player engagement.

Read more » 888poker announces Exciting Live Poker Stops for the 2026 Season, including UKPL and Noche De Poker El Festival

📅 January 26 - February 15

💸 $2,500,000 prize pool! 

🏆 Three weeks of tournaments in Re-entry, Progressive Knockout, and Re-buy formats await you:

• Knock out opponents and earn instant cash for each elimination;
• Re-enter the game after elimination to fight your way to the final table;
• Buy more chips during play to stay in the hunt for prizes without leaving the table.

Read more » Winter Games Festival Series - $2,500,000 Guaranteed!

Fast-track your VIP rank! Play any Only on Stake game and earn 2x progression on every bet.

How to Enter

• Simply play any Only on Stake game and you're automatically entered, every bet counts toward your VIP progression!

Read more » Only on Stake VIP Boost

From January 16th to 20th, make your first deposit at JackPoker and get a chance to start playing with a gift.

💸 Top up your account with just $25 and you'll automatically be entered into a giveaway for tournament tickets to the Low in the Snow series!

Read more » Exclusive giveaway from JACKPOKER - just for new players!

Your prayers have been answered! ⚡️ The Poker Gods reward the brave. Join the epic cash leaderboard at JackPoker with a $1,000,000 prize pool and claim your gift. ♠️

There are no losers here 🔥 Every hand counts: points are awarded even for lost bets and all-ins. Play boldly - it pays off!

Read more » Gift from the Poker Gods: $1,000,000 for Your Boldness (January 19 - February 8)

Thank you all, for participating in our 2025 Christmas Calendar!

Here's some useful information...

If you won a prize in December:

A quick note for all of you that won a prize in our December 2025 Christmas Calendar. We have already sent a list of all winners to the sites where you won prizes from, so be sure to check your player accounts regularly during January, as some prizes might expire if not used within a certain timeframe. 

This Christmas we also had 7 special prizes, to be drawn among those that opened 50+ doors in the Christmas Calendar, or who made a qualifying deposit and thereby earning extra entries to this draw. The special prizes were:

• 1 x Apple iPhone 17 256GB ($1100), won by charlez79.
• 1 x Bose Ultra Open Earbuds ($350), won by stiinkii.
• 5 x $50 Amazon Gift Cards ($250), won by Diabolic193, SAVAN, brokk, zotao and Blackhorse79.

Congratulations to all the winners! We will reach out to you all in the next few days via MobMail and/or e-mail to arrange for the prizes.

If you had Lottery Tickets (in exchange for a prize you won, but didn't want or couldn't use):

Read more » Christmas Calendar 2025: Prize & Lottery Winners

The World Series of Poker Paradise (WSOPP) in the Bahamas continues to deliver headlinemaking moments, and one of the most talkedabout hands from Day 1d of the historic $25,000 Super Main Event featured none other than poker icon David Benyamine.

In a dramatic twist that had players and fans buzzing, Benyamine, who initially didn't even want to be in the hand, wound up flopping the nuts in an unforgettable play that sent his opponent packing.

Read more » Epic WSOP Paradise Hand: Player Mistake creates Brutal Suckout in $60M GTD Event

Martin Kabrhel, love him, loathe him, but never ignore him, has once again sparked chatter during the 2025 WSOP Paradise festival in the Bahamas with a headlinegrabbing poker play that mixed frustration with flair. What happened when the Czech pro punts his stack to change tables (and then gets sent right back where he started)? Let's deal into the details.

Read more » 2025 WSOP Paradise: Martin Kabrhel Punts off Stack, Reenters, Ends up at Same Table Again!

In case you missed it, BankrollMob is running Exclusive $100 Poker Freerolls at at BCPoker every weekend!

These freerolls (only for players who signed up at BCPoker via BankrollMob) are held on Saturdays at 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET / 07:00 EST and Sundays at 20:00 GMT / 21:00 CET / 15:00 EST. You'll find the passwords here.

Read more » BRM Exclusive: Final Day To Participate In Draw

JackPoker launches the daily Christmas Frozen Rewards promotion from December 18 to 31!

The rules are simple:

1. First week (December 18-24) - make a deposit of $25+ to unlock all 7 promo codes for the week.
2. Second week (December 25-31) - make a deposit of $25+ and unlock another 7 codes.

Read more » Christmas Frozen Rewards Break open $100 in bonuses!

The holiday season just got a whole lot more exciting for poker players! WPT Global has launched the $5 Million Christmas & New Year Giveaway, offering daily rewards and big prizes from December 10, 2025 through January 9, 2026. Whether you're a casual player or a regular grinder, this festive promotion is packed with value and seasonal fun, just in time for Christmas and the New Year!

Read more » WPT Global - $5 Million Christmas & New Year Gift Giveaway

The festive grind is officially on at Stake Poker. The Stake Poker Christmas Series is live, delivering $500,000 in guaranteed prize pools across two weeks of nonstop online poker tournaments designed to keep the action hot throughout the holidays.

If you're looking to turn Christmas cheer into serious wins, then this is the series to play!

Read more » Stake Poker Christmas Series Continues with $500,000 Guaranteed

888poker is getting into the festive spirit again this December with the return of its Happy Holidays Sale Week. During this special promotion, many of the site's popular tournaments will be available with buy-ins slashed off by up to 50%, while the guaranteed prize pools stay the same!

Read more » 888poker Promo - 50% Off Happy Holidays Sale - December 15-21

December at JackPoker will be a real celebration for cash game enthusiasts. We're combining two major promotions into one powerful gaming format, so every hand you play will be as action-packed and rewarding as possible.

From December 15 to January 11, join CASH CARNIVAL - a leaderboard marathon with a guaranteed prize pool of $1,000,000. Players can look forward to 4 rounds of $250,000 GTD each, with prizes split across three pools: High ($125,000), Medium ($75,000), and Low ($50,000).

Read more » CASH CARNIVAL — $1,000,000 GTD + Special MonteCarlo JackPot $50,000 (December 15 to January 11)

If you're brand-new to online poker and want a quick, exciting way to start winning real money, BCPoker is one of the easiest places to begin. With generous bonuses, beginner-friendly games, and weekly free-to-enter tournaments, you can start playing without spending a cent, and even cash out your winnings faster than you might expect.

Below is a simple guide to help you play your first hand, build your bankroll, how to cash out fast, and take advantage of everything BCPoker offers to new players.

Read more » BCPoker for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Playing Your First Hand and Cashing Out Fast

Shaun Deeb believes Phil Hellmuth's run at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is effectively over. Speaking with WSOP reporter Jeff Platt on Monday, Deeb said he doesn't expect the "Poker Brat" to ever claim bracelet No. 18 and even backed himself to eventually overtake Hellmuth's all-time lead.

Read more » Shaun Deeb says Phil Hellmuth will Never Win Another WSOP Bracelet

From December 15 to January 4 at JackPoker, dive into Winter Wonderland with the unique Mystery Bounty 💥: knock out opponents and instantly reveal hidden prizes

One perfect knockout, and you could hit the jackpot! 

Read more » Winter Wonderland Series - $4,000,000 GTD Shrouded in Mystery

Discover the magic of December with BankrollMob's Christmas Calendar! Packed with more than $8,000 worth of Free Gifts and exciting Poker Freerolls, it transforms the holiday season into the best time of the year.

No deposit is required to participate! Everyone is welcome to join! 

Read more » 2025 Christmas Calendar - $8,000 in Gifts & Poker Freerolls!

It couldn't be simpler: you fund your account at JackPoker - and you're automatically entered for a major prize.

From December 1 to 21, all users making their first deposit of $15 or more will receive tickets for the final draw. Your registration date doesn't matter - if you haven't made a deposit yet, you can take part.

Read more » JackPoker December Giveaway: Turn Your 1st Deposit Into A Chance To Win A Share Of $100,000

It's finally time for the first weekend of Exclusive $100 Poker Freerolls at at BCPoker!

These freerolls (only for players who signed up at BCPoker via BankrollMob) are held on Saturdays at 12:00 GMT / 13:00 CET / 07:00 EST and Sundays at 20:00 GMT / 21:00 CET / 15:00 EST. You'll find the passwords here.

Read more » BRM Exclusive: New $100 Poker Freeroll Starts This Weekend + December Giveaway!

This December, 888poker is spreading some serious festive cheer with its holiday-time extravaganza: the December Festival. With a total of US $8,000 up for grabs in freerolls throughout the month, players get several chances to win big!

Read more » 888poker - Win a Share of $8,000 in the December Festival

Get ready for the hottest holiday action online!

The Stake Poker Christmas Series runs December 1-28 with $1,000,000 in Freerolls, a Weekly 100K GTD, Mystery Bounties, and a massive $200K GTD Main Event. Plus, Black Friday kicks it all off with up to 50% off major buy-ins.

Jump into the action and unwrap your share of over $1 million in prizes!

Read more » Stake Poker Christmas Series: $1M in Freerolls, Mystery Bounties, and a $200K GTD Main Event!

Starting December 6th, we will launch two brand-new exclusive Weekly $100 Freerolls at BCPoker, offering players an exciting opportunity to compete without risking their own money. These special freerolls (exclusive to BankrollMob members) are held every Saturday and Sunday, giving our members the chance to win real cash prizes and enhance their poker experience.

Read more » BRM EXCLUSIVE: Weekly $100 Poker Freerolls & Prize Raffle For Depositing Players