iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

But yeah - i can't see this going anywhere. I think this will be a huge hit. And i think we'll see it on a lot of other sites very soon.

000

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

I think there's some tweaking to do here and I'd probably go flatter. Right now you get a _lot_ of <=0.5x bounty wins, which feels quite disappointing. I sat on a table where everyone stayed 'egg' (level 1) for good hour or so as all the knockouts were small.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Also I will add that GG has gone much swingier on their pay table than Winamax. A lot of the EV is weighted in the 10x prizes and they've added a 400x (Winamax maxed out at 100x).

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

But you don't need to know any of that to play and enjoy the format. Obviously the massive downside here is variance. You're taking the swings of MTTs and adding on a pretty significantly large slap of variance on top onto half of the prize pool.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

There's actually a lot of nuance in there, like how as you progress up "levels" or tier of bounty, the pay table actually changes (if basically flattens out, so if you have $100k bounty already, the max win on that is 10x, not 400x).

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Also, it really is straightforward to understand. If you knock PKOs (and that's pretty ubiquitous today), and you have played Spins, you get this immediately. If you haven't played Spins, its still pretty easy to understand.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Its proven crazy successful in France. Yes, dynamics there are very different (poker fills the gap of online casino, which is not a regulated activity). hence why Expresso (the first Spin SNG) and now this format originated in France.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Or put it another way, in all the ways that PKOs are interesting, particularly late game as bounties get bigger (and there's a larger differential), this has all that but from much earlier on and with even more variety.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Here you see all the value around the table and hands can play out very differently given where you are sat, who you have covered and how big their bounties are. Saw someone today in a $5 with a $770 bounty. It made for some very interesting play.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Mystery bounties have imo always basically sucked. They do nothing new strategically. They don't trigger until you're ITM anyway. And there's no interesting strategic adjustments vs different players as you don't know anyone's bounties.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Now i'm no tournament specialist but seeing that in the early orbits you could have players at your table with wildly different bounty values surely makes things interesting for all players from much earlier on.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

So here's why i think this is probably the Next Big Thing. 1) already huge in France. 2) fixes all the issues with MBTs. 3) it's actually fun 4) casual players obv love it 5) it also should increase edge of skilled players 6) it's easy to understand

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

They basically became their top tournament format like, overnight. Mysterys are basically dead there. They are bigger than PKOs. Earlier this year, another French poker operator Betclic copied the format and called them Smash KO.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

The format is not new. Winamax created them almost two years ago. They were instantly a huge hit. I think i've done a thread about them before. At Winamax they are called Space KO. They. Are. Massive.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

Oh and _that_ bounty when you inevitably donk off your stack and get knocked, will actually be worth either $402 or (checks calc) $402,000. In a $5 tournament.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

But when you knock someone out - you spin! So you might have just won someone's $5 bounty, but actually what you win is anywhere from $2 up to $2000. So imagine first hand, knock someone out, you win instant $1000 but also lol your bounty is now $1005.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

At the start, everything is like a PKO. You buy-in. 50/50 split to the prize pool and your bounty. Knock someone out - you get 50% of it, 50% of it goes on your head. so far so pko.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

So first, what is it? It's basically what you get if you mash lottery/jackpot sit and gos (Spins, Rush & Cash) with progressive knockout tournaments. Hence JPKO.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 05/10/2026

GGPoker has launched Ocean KO, part of new genre of poker tournament we're calling Jackpot PKOs. imo this will go down as one of the most pivotal new poker products we've seen, one that gets listed alongside Zoom, PKOs, and Spins. Here's why 👇

110

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 13/04/2026

And we've probably invested 100+ man hours over the last few weeks improving our directory. We can now say confidently we have by far the most comprehensive directory of online poker: networks, sites, bodies, companies, markets, player pools, its there and connected.

000

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 13/04/2026

This article (no paywall obv) goes over the launch in more detail. It's not just the data, we have completely overhauled the entire platform, basically from the ground up. Every part of the site has been improved. pokerindustrypro.com/news/articl...

pokerindustrypro.com

Poker Industry PRO Launches PRO DB, Bringing Cash Game and Tournament Data Under One Roof

Under a new partnership with Sharkscope Analytics, PRO is today unveiling its largest update in twelve years, creating the most comprehensive poker data and directory platform we’ve ever built.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 13/04/2026

We also count a lot of the larger media groups/affiliates, platform provider etc in our customers. And if you're sure you're *not* yet a customer, well then now is obviously the time. We have a spangly new landing page just for you. pokerindustrypro.com/learn-more/

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 13/04/2026

If you don't have access to PRO and you're in the industry, then please reach out - around 80% of poker operators/providers have access to PRO through their organization. It might just be you need setting up with an account!

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 13/04/2026

If you're a customer, you have access from today, all as part of your existing subscription.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 13/04/2026

Very excited today to finally launch the biggest overhaul to @pokerindpro in the 12 years since we first launched. Introducing PRO DB: An all new data platform powered by Sharkscope data covering MTT and cash games over 35 networks.

101

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

Lots more to come from us. Stay tuned. Things still to cover: - The new software! we have lots to say on that, but i'll have to wait. - The rewards program. Does look solid but we got nothing concrete pre launch, so analysis on that to come.

000

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

Also, plan for first big tournament series running soon after (like SCOOP, but not SCOOP, we've heard).

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

On top of that: - Big new welcome bonus for everyone (inc existing FD accounts, so lots of money pulled into poker) - Big $150k freeroll series running all next week - Sunday Million (well, 2x$500k guaranteed tournaments) running Sunday week

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

For players - here's what you get immediately: - A way bigger player pool - it will be double- to triple-sized compared to before, just thanks to PA+MI+NJ - And the push to the FD player base should make games super frothy for a while!

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

They're keeping the PokerStars brand, but it'll be accessible on FD wallets, _and_ on FanDuel licensing, which makes expanding poker a lot easier.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

You'll read a lot of corporatese about synergies and cross promotional opporunities and all that jazz, but the reality is: This is bringing 2 of the biggest US gaming brands together in one place.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

And launching this to all of FanDuel's sports bettors in PA-NJ-MU should be Big Deal. That's a lot of accounts. They now are a few clicks from trying out poker. There's some great opportunities between this two brands.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

It puts them in a much stronger spot if and when we have new states. Maine is one. West Virginia likely another, that could come this year. But it means if we _do_ get an IL or a NY, then PokerStars, now operating under FanDuel's licenses, will be ready to pull the trigger.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

This is the reason why - this has genuinely taken them well over a year to do this integration. They hadn't forgotten or given up on poker; they were just trying to think long-term and complete this major migration first before moving fwd with shared liquidity.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

Ok, now on to why this is still good news for US poker: PokerStars has been on the sidelines for over a year now. No SCOOP. No new product dev. No new markets. No shared liquidity. Their sites have dwindled and ceded a lot of the competition.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

3) Ontario is now part of the network!? Unfortunately not. We expect the same treatment (PS x FanDuel) to happen in Ontario later this month or next month. But it will be separate from the US market.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

2) Is PokerStars going live in more poker states tho? WV, Nevada, CT? No new states yet. No comment from PS on a plan here. We'll cover this in more detail in future content, but my *opinion* is we'll see WV soon, CT maaaaybe, NV not on horizon. Positioned for Maine '27.

110

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

1) Is FanDuel Poker available in every state FanDuel sportsbook is in? No: It's still only poker in PokerStars' old poker states - PA, NJ, MI. You have to be in those states to play.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

Ok to dispel some misunderstandings, here is what is _not_ happening today. Then we'll get into why this is *still* a big deal and what to look forward to in coming days/weeks/months.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE FD ACCOUNT then you just download the software and log in. Your existing FD wallet will be available to play on poker. ⚠️ YOU STILL GET TO DO THE POKER WELCOME BONUS ⚠️

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

If that's you, all details on welcome bonus, software etc will be on our dedicated page - if you sign up through us, it costs you nothing, and helps to support our work and journalism. 🙏 pokerfuse.com/online-poke...

pokerfuse.com

PokerStars US Review

Everything you need to know about PokerStars USA: expert reviews, how to get the biggest welcome bonus, in-depth app analysis, FAQ, and more.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

IF YOU ARE AN OLD POKERSTARS PLAYER and don't have a FanDuel account - You sign up again - You get a 100% $1000 welcome bonus again + $30 free tix - You download new software and deposit again IF YOU NEVER HAD A PS OR FD ACCOUNT - same as above

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

It is a major step for the company - and puts them back on the map in the US after a year+ of being basically AWOL as other sites did PA shared liquidity.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

This has been in the works for at least 18 months at PokerStars/FanDuel, bringing together these 2 brands. It opens up poker to all FanDuel account holders in these states - they're an app download away from trying poker.

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

Anyway, on with the details - here's what just happened: - Last night, PS MI/PA/NJ shut down - Today, 8am ET, they came back online - but under the FanDuel domain - New software - New welcome bonus *for everyone* - New rewards - New three-state network

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

You reading & sharing our content is critical to us. If you follow us, you'll know that we have been reporting on this merger now for over a year. It takes a lot of work, digging and relationship building to bring this stuff to you. So support is v appreciated

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

And this is a guide to FanDuel Poker specifically - this two pieces contain pretty much everything we know, and will be updating throughout today and into the week as we learn more. pokerfuse.com/online-poke...

pokerfuse.com

FanDuel Poker: New PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel Is Coming

Could FanDuel launch online poker in the US?

100

Nick Jones @pokerprojones.com · 01/04/2026

First - if you'd rather get this in full-length form rather than a bunch of tweets, I'm mostly cribbing off the excellent reporting of @anuj2212 and the team at @pokerfuse. Here's our launch article :- pokerfuse.com/latest-news...

pokerfuse.com

PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel Goes Live, Merges US Player Pools and Rolls Out New Platform

The much-awaited FanDuel Poker launches as PokerStars shuts down its legacy software and moves to its sister brand in the US market.

100