Live WSOP event to visit Deerfoot Inn & Casino from January 7 through January 19

GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the launch of exclusive online satellite tournaments for the upcoming World Series of Poker® (WSOP) Circuit Calgary live poker event.

The prestigious WSOP-C Calgary festival will be hosted at the magnificent Deerfoot Inn & Casino in Calgary, Canada, from January 7 to January 19, 2026.

GGPoker players across Canada can win their way into the highlight tournament, the $2,200 buy-in WSOP-C Calgary Main Event, for a fraction of the direct entry cost.

The online satellite schedule, hosted exclusively at GGPoker, offers players an affordable and flexible path to compete for a coveted WSOP Circuit Gold Ring on home soil.

WSOP-C Calgary Main Event details:

• Buy-In: $2,200
• Day 1 Flights: Day 1A on January 15, Day 1B on January 16, and Day 1C on January 17
• Day 2: January 18
• Final Day: January 19

Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker, shared his excitement: “The WSOP is coming to Calgary! We are delighted to give our players an exclusive, low-cost path into this fantastic event at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. The Canadian poker community is one of the most passionate in the world, and we can’t wait to see our GGPoker qualifiers compete for poker glory right in the heart of Alberta. Good luck to all!”

A number of GGTeam ambassadors are expected to attend, including Canada’s own Kevin Martin.

As seen at previous WSOP Circuit stops, the WSOP+ application will play a central role in the WSOP-C Calgary experience, making event registration, player tracking, and content sharing easier than ever.

The Deerfoot Inn & Casino is renowned for providing a superior gaming and hospitality experience, making it a perfect host for the high-profile WSOP Circuit. Calgary, a dynamic city renowned for its welcoming spirit and stunning proximity to the Rocky Mountains, offers an ideal destination for poker players from across North America.

To take part in WSOP-C Calgary Main Event satellite tournaments, please log in to GGPoker.

To learn more about WSOP-C Calgary at Deerfoot Inn and Casino, including a list of all side events, please visit: wsop.com/tournaments/2026-wsop-circuit-deerfoot-inn-and-casino/

To secure your accommodation, please visit: deerfootinn.com/

Please note that all amounts mentioned in the above press release are denominated in Canadian dollars.

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Stretch Network has announced the launch of the CRAZY?! Mystery Bounty Freeroll, one of the largest tournaments on its B2B online poker platform, set to take place on November 12, 2025.

Returning with the popular Mystery Bounty format, this event features a €10,000 guaranteed prize pool, with 50% allocated to Mystery Bounty rewards. Designed to drive player engagement and activity, it’s a high-visibility tournament that poker operators won’t want to miss.

Tournament Details:

Date: November 12, 2025

Start time: 17:00 (UTC+0)

Prize pool: €10,000 GTD (50% Mystery Bounty)

Buy-in: €0

Max players: 3000

Registration: Opens 24 hours before the start

Format: Mystery Bounty Freezout (no rebuys/re-entries)

Table: 6-max

Seats are limited – only 3000 players can register.

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GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, has announced a new strategic agreement with Danske Licens Spil – a subsidiary of Danske Spil. The announcement follows GGPoker’s securement of a new supplier license from the Danish Gambling Authority.

Under the operation of Danske Spil, Danish poker enthusiasts will be able to enjoy GGPoker’s industry-leading poker experience, joining the biggest global community of players and accessing the biggest online tournaments, including exclusive World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online gold bracelet series and live WSOP satellite tournaments, alongside a diverse selection of cash games and innovative game formats.

“We are thrilled to partner with Danske Spil to bring the best poker experience in the world to Danish players. This is a significant milestone for us, and we are excited to welcome Danske Spil’s customers to the world’s biggest poker community. They can now look forward to competing in the best games and biggest tournaments available anywhere,” said Sarne Lightman, Managing Director of GGPoker.

Søren Schneider, iGaming Director at Danske Licens Spil, added: “We look forward to welcoming our Danske Spil poker community into an entirely new poker universe with GGPoker as our new partner and supplier. Within the familiar setting of Danske Spil Poker, our customers will gain access to GGPoker’s international network and world-class features and games. Combining GGPoker’s outstanding software with Danske Spil’s unique poker DNA, we will deliver a world-class poker experience for our players.”

GGPoker’s partnership with Danske Spil will enable players to:

• Enjoy Unique Games & Features: Experience exclusive GGPoker game formats and features such as Rush & Cash, All-In or Fold, Mystery Battle Royale, Spin & Gold, PokerCraft and Smart HUD.

• Compete in the Biggest Poker Events: Play in record-breaking tournaments like the GGPoker World Festival, WSOP Online and the weekly GGMasters series.

• Qualify for Live Festivals: Win seats and travel packages to prestigious live poker events around the world via GGPoker’s WSOP Express satellite tournaments.

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