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Stake Poker: A Missed Opportunity in a Booming Market To begin with, Stake Poker should have launched as a dedicated application, modeled after platforms like PokerStars or GGPoker. Instead, it feels like an afterthought. A standalone poker client—seamlessly linked to existing Stake.com accounts—would have provided a smooth onboarding experience for existing users and set a stronger foundation for growth. The poker industry is ripe for disruption. With Stake's brand recognition—particularly among the high-risk, degen-inclined gambling audience—this was a clear opening. The modern poker meta has shifted dramatically. Traditional tournament formats are being replaced by faster, more chaotic structures: Bounty-Only, Heads-Up Bounty Turbo, 10BB Flipouts, Super Turbos, and the now-dominant Mystery Bounty. These formats are exploding in popularity at WSOP, WPT, and other major events. Stake has the capital, brand power, and UI expertise to compete—arguably more so than PokerStars. There’s no excuse not to develop a polished, engaging platform with significant guaranteed tournaments (GTDs) and an interface designed for both recreational and seasoned players. Transparency is another crucial edge Stake could claim. The poker world has grown increasingly skeptical of opaque platforms. Case in point: GGPoker’s superuser scandal, in which a player exploited hidden knowledge during hands. The issue was discovered not by GGPoker, but by attentive community members analyzing public stats via APIs. While GGPoker eventually fixed the issue, they also responded by shutting down their public API—citing player protection, a justification many in the community found disingenuous. The contradiction is obvious: if stats are dangerous, why still display selective data on player profiles? In contrast, Stake has built its reputation on transparency. Its crypto-native audience values provably fair systems and visible data. While other crypto poker sites offer blockchain-based fairness, none have matched Stake’s brand strength or market trust. This is where Stake has a rare competitive advantage. Marketing-wise, the path is obvious. Just as Stake sponsors Formula 1 teams, they could extend sponsorships to poker pros. Imagine Corey Eyrign or Ryan Depaulo repping Stake at the WSOP. There’s already talent on the roster. Leverage it. Promote it. With proper attention, Stake could become a top-tier poker platform—quickly. They could even acquire or partner with a smaller existing platform like CoinPoker and build from there. Right now, however, Stake Poker feels underdeveloped. A $1,000,000 Bad Beat Jackpot was rolled out with minimal traction. That’s not a market failure—it’s a product and strategy failure. Poker is growing again. YouTube is filled with creators and streamers reviving the game. The community is hungry. But instead of capitalizing, Stake is leaving chips on the table. Eddie, if you’re reading this—Stake Poker was a fumble, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. That’s my TED Talk. Thanks. (Yes, I used Chat GPT to assist my wording process) @Eddie

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Amazon by far

Yeah seems about right

it's like 1/100000000

Why is NHL so limited in SMG? Every time I try to make one I get errors like "Not compatible" really annoying.

They did it 3 years ago I remember