Let's go through the top 10 most view poker news stories on GipsyTeam this year. These pages cover fresh software, new poker rooms, million-dollar cash games, and our favorite old-school legend Tom Dwan.
If other readers loved these, you're sure to find something special here.
1. Regs Recommend: GTO Wizard and Other Helpful Programs
From our popular Regs Recommend series, we asked real players, and got useful answers. In this chapter, we heard which programs truly helped regulars in today's poker climate.
Hand2Note, GTOWizard, PokerTracker, and Holdem Manager were all popular, but there were some more niche choices too.
This article is a decent starting point for anyone unsure about which tools to use, and want real advice from players, not brands.
2. What Poker Software is Most Useful in 2025? Honest Guide
Another page that attracted attention in 2025 was also about poker software. Apparently, readers and players are just as focused on upskilling themselves as entertaining themselves.
We covered the most useful poker software, ranging from heads-up displays (HUDs), trainers, caption programs, and obviously, solvers. New updates to popular programs like Hand2Note are also out, so we couldn't miss reviewing those.
These programs aren't always expensive, and it's probably time to change your approach if you haven't already.
3. Poker Step Races on 3 Rooms – New & Exclusive for GipsyTeam
What's just as popular as becoming better at poker? Well, the answer is cash rewards, with no tricky loopholes or obstacles.
Working with CoinPoker, 1win, and VangPoker, we debuted Step Races starting half-way through the year. In Step Races, the classic rake race structure remains, with additional prizes for the top 45 participants.
In all three rooms, the payouts are healthy, even for those who aren't top-ranked.
- 1-15 – $200
- 16-25 — $150
- 26-35 — $100
- 36-45 — $50
4. 6 New Poker Rooms in 2025: Honest Review from GipsyTeam
The rooms we all know and love are still here, but new ones pop up regularly. Don't take their word for how brilliant the games are—take ours!
Of course, this was a popular page to visit during 2025, as players seek out unbiased information on these new spots. Not all of them are doing well or meeting our standards, but some definitely are.
This article is worth checking out if the room you use now isn't paying enough rakeback or seeing enough traffic.
5. Tom Dwan Hospitalized in London with Mental Health Scare
Tom Dwan is more than just a well-known poker player. We've all watched his clips from the early days, heard the legends about the Triads, and stayed tuned into his life. But in 2025, we watched our legend go through a rough patch.
A lot of eyes tuned in to hear about the mental health scare Tom faced in the UK. There appeared to be a lot of paranoia playing havoc on his mind, and the community worried for a while.
6. 5 Biggest Hands of the Million Dollar Game: Alan Keating's Magic Touch
We all love Alan Keating, especially when he gets into big pots with his usual random range.
With Doug Polk's help, we took a look at five gargantuan pots, all over a million dollars, and one over two million. His opponents were Texas Mike, Haralabos, Nik Airball, Jack, and his nemesis, Peter.
7. Why Does a Solver Barrel Low Pocket Pairs? TheWakko Explains
Low pocket pairs are difficult to play. Miss your set on the flop, feel nervous, and fold—or apparently not according to Rene Kuhlman.
He shows you a modern approach to playing low pairs and the five main reasons why these pairs are way more powerful than you think, even if you do not flop a set.
8. Ali Imsirovic: Banned for Life or Forgiveness in the Future?
Thanks to a terrible crime against the poker world and an equally terrible apology (now deleted), Ali Imsirovic is a certified villain.
But, all villains deserve a fair trial, so we made our best attempt. If you aren't aware of what he did, and want to look at the facts, this is a gem.
9. Stephen Chidwick Dethrones Justin Bonomo: #2 on All Time Money List
Knocking Justin Bonomo off the top All Time Money spot was a huge achievement for Stephen Chidwick, and we broke down the journey. He's still sitting in 2nd place with over $76 million, but Bonomo is no longer in 3rd as of the final days of 2025. He's been overtaken by Jason Koon ($70,242,656) and Mikita Bodyakovsky ($66,405,194).
Of course, everyone's still far behind Bryn Kenney with $80 million dollars and change.
10. Spinning It Up From 4BB – Bencb Analyzes His GGMillion$ Win
A legendary score for a legendary player. Bencb's GGMillion$ win for $310k was not just a regular victory. From just 4bb at one point, he took down the two-day $10,000 buy-in online event.
This was a two part series of ours where we looked at the most interesting hands along the way. To get inside the mind of a certified MTT crusher, take a peek.
Later in the year, Bencb won an even grander prize in the $5K GGMillion$ for $3.9 million.
