Poker Insight
Key Takeaways
  • A new record for the largest cash prize to be won on a live stream was set.
  • The Global Poker League returned to action this week for the second part of its inaugural season.
  • The Ongame poker network will be closing down in October.
  • Social gaming developer Playtrex announced the release of its new poker-themed strategy game, Wild Poker.

Poker Central

Based on the response on the Twitch platform with coverage of the highly successful Super High Roller Bowl, Poker Central has announced that it plans to expand its digital content programming to include more content on Twitch as well as Douyu TV, China’s popular live streaming service.

“When our early access to the initial hours of the Super High Roller Bowl shattered Twitch records, we decided to embrace our audience’s preferred viewing habits,” said Sam Simmons, Vice President of Content in a press release this week.