Inside South Korea's Hidden Poker World
It’s midnight in Seoul, a city where poker exists in a strange legal gray area. South Korea maintains some of the strictest gambling laws in the world, making most forms of wagering illegal for its citizens. Yet despite those restrictions, poker has quietly grown into a thriving underground culture.
While the country remains best known for its esports scene, countless players spend their nights studying Texas Hold'em, Omaha, and even Badugi, a draw...
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PCF May 2026 Qualified List:
@Outlaw
@Bawse
@RoyalBlue
@Tommy_Jr
@ROACH
@mischievous
@jhark
@lbrew1
@Steve clark
@Cindy
@ballonknot
@williemays24
@insidestr8
@GONEFISHING99
@arden
@fjt
@Katchagirl
@texfast1
@Smoknhotgirl
@quicknight2
@LC60
@bonita
Finals Date: Sunday, June 21st @ 8PM EST
Shark Tank May 2026 Qualified list:
Two players were added to the top 20, because @lbrew1 and @Stock Poker automatically qualified, and are removed from list.
@Outlaw
@Bawse
@RoyalBlue
@Stock Poker...
Any PCF members that reply with StockPoker screen names will receive a $2.20 entry to our home game tonight: PCF Daily Grind H.O.E. at 7 PM EST.
Referrals: If you joined StockPoker using the bonus code BAWSEGRIND, I’ll P2P you $2.20 after you reply with your StockPoker screen name.
Non-referrals: After you reply with your StockPoker screen name, you’ll be added to a list and the $2.20 buy-in for tonight’s game will be credited back to your account within a few days.
Giveaway list:
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The long-running debate over poker greatness has taken another turn, as professional poker player Shaun Deeb recently suggested that Phil Hellmuth is fully aware of the possibility that his long-held record for most World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets may eventually be broken.
Deeb, known for his outspoken personality and strong tournament results, commented that Hellmuth “knows deep down” that his record-setting bracelet total is under real threat as the next generation of high-volume...
For the first time in its history, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) will allow players to rate the dealers at the 2026 tournament. This unprecedented move aims to increase transparency, improve dealer performance, and give players a voice in shaping the in-game experience.
Traditionally, the focus at the WSOP has been solely on players’ performance, strategy, and bankroll management. Dealers, who play a crucial role in maintaining the pace, fairness, and integrity of each game, have largely...
Here's a list of qualified players for both leaderboards.
PCF Qualified List:
@Bawse
@RoyalBlue
@Steve clark
@mischievous
@Tommy_Jr
@GONEFISHING99
@Katchagirl
@ROACH
@Donkosaurus
@lbrew1
@Outlaw
@insidestr8
@LC60
@williemays24
@texfast1
@Cindy
@bonita
@quicknight2
@Smoknhotgirl
The players above played at least 7 PCF buy-ins in April, and qualified for our $100 freeroll.
Freeroll/Finals Date: Sunday, May 10 2026 @ 8PM EST
April leaderboard links:
PCF...
May 10th $500 freeroll 🥳
If you have not done so already please fill out this online Questionnaire, WePlay Satisfaction survey completely for entry.
Survey link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=oWlKBRwYzEOAIkOE9xgOm98JUFLACudKmG5BYVmskXhUNVIwUExNRUlGNVVXVTNBNTdQWlZCQkFVWi4u&route=shorturl
I’ve updated the design on the leaderboard pages and added a new page for the PCF and Shark Tank home games schedule on StockPoker. I think the changes give everything a cleaner look and should help draw more attention to our games.
What do you think?
Despite my efforts to try and ignite a spark in @padrespatty to grow DSP. He has ultimately decided close down the site.
This email was sent to all DSP players:
Note: PCF will not be moving our games over to 5Starz.
I will compensate players that had at least 4 games played on our April leaderboard, $5 into their StockPoker accounts.
If your screen name is listed here. You qualified for $5 as a token of appreciation for supporting us on DSP.
@Chicago7482 (Sent $5 on 5Starz)...
I’ve decided that, moving forward, this will be the new logo representing our community. It still reflects our roots, but with a fresh look that I personally like much better. That said, I’m open to reverting to the old logo if the community prefers.
Updated Poker Mania Badge:
Which logo do you like better, or do you prefer the old one?
Has anyone had an issue with alot of lagging since the stock changeover? At times, I try to bet and get sat out. I am using the download version. Does the browser or the download act differently in that respect? Did not have with the old site. I even have to click my bet 2 times for it to accept. Kinda why I do not play as much as I would like as cost me some big hands it folded on me and was too frustrating. Any suggestions? I have low vision so I cannot use mobile. Thanks
Hey all. I might try to get Gaz's Gutter Game going and stream it on my twitch channel at 3pm pacific time. Let me know on here if you all want to get it going and also help me get a payout from twitch in a couple days. I need about 11 bucks. thanks all for the support to not matter what happens!! Tc RoyalGirl
Had a great day on the felts at Stock poker today. Took 1st in the Wednesday $4.40 roller and 9th in the Wednesday Main event. It sure took a while to get that 1 good day, but it was all worth it!
What software do you prefer the most the new or old StockPoker? What do you like/dislike about the new software?
I had some small money in the old Stock poker room and when it was transferred to the new platform I no longer have access to the cashier and I don't even know exactly how much there was because nothing was transferred to the new room. How can I check if anything can be saved from the old room?
Please vote for the device you use to the play StockPoker, and if you don't have an account sign at at https://stockpokeronline.com using the referral/bonus code BAWSEGRIND to support the poker forums.
I prefer playing on the laptop because it's easier to multi-table. I usually to prefer to only play one table, but sometimes I do play two tables at a time. I can play up to three tables comfortably.
How would you feel about a heads up tournament? I think they’re really fun to play. Bracket fashion all the way to the final heads up table.
In the old room I had a few players who were friendly towards me and respected each other, no one insulted anyone and minor misunderstandings were solved immediately at the table and then it was nice and friendly. I don't know yet how it will be in the new room... we'll live - we'll see
Has anyone heard yet about cashier issues? For example, I see the P2P transfer and the Withdrawls are still not working for stock. Will they eventually have the transfers option? Should players withdrawl thru the WeplayNetwork instead, and what are the steps for this? Any help appreciated as my emails to Stock have went unanswered. Thank you and good luck on the felts everyone.
I riverred a royal flush in $3 buy-in on DarkSidePoker.
When was the last time you made a royal flush?
USA PLAYERS WELCOME!
As you can see below freerolls will begin on February, 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM est. Freeroll passwords will be sent via private message 30 minutes before the game begins to avoid the passwords being shared with non Poker Community members. Sharing passwords will result in being banned from our community.
In order to obtain the passwords, you'll need to join the freeroll club, and make 10 quality posts. Only a sentence or two will pass for approval. Please make sure these...
@Donkosaurus is the winner of todays freeroll, and a trophy has also been added to your profile!
Our stock poker freeroll today had 18 players. Let's try and get 30+ participants for next week, and beat our personal record of 21 players in one of our games.
Here's all the players that cashed in todays freeroll. I was eliminated on the bubble.
Our buy-in starts in 1 hour. Password WELCOME1.
Results will be posted in comments when game is complete.
Zorkizim999 is the winner of our $25 Poker Community Freeroll on Stock Poker. Today's game had 21 players. Zorkizim999 please contact me, so I can award the freeroll trophy to your profile. Buy-in results will be posted below when game is complete. Buy-in Password: WELCOME1
Thread '$25 Stock Poker Freeroll & $10 GTD $1.05 Buy-in THIS SATURDAY. NOT SUNDAY, same start times'
Our games on https://stockpokeronline.com will be this Saturday at 6:30 PM EASTERN or 18:30, our buy-in will start 3 hours after the freeroll begins.
The freeroll will have 4200 starting chips in the $25 Poker Community Freeroll.
Buy-in will have 8400 starting chips in the $10 NLHE Poker Community buy-in. 1 rebuy allowed in buy-in, $1.05 buy-in.
BUY IN PASSWORD: WELCOME1
FREEROLL PASSWORD: Private Messages
$5 BOUNTY ON BAWSEGRIND in FREEROLL. Use Referral Code BAWSEGRIND if you don't have...