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Like-minded grinders gather on our portal. Here you can share your ups and downs and find a lot of
useful info.
🎃 Halloween is coming to Cardmates and this year, we’re giving you another reason to get involved in the community.
Forget the usual Halloween tricks.
We’ve got Bingo 👻
For the next three weeks, we’ll be running a special Halloween Bingo challenge, with a fresh Bingo card and a $200 prize pool every
How does Halloween Bingo work?
Each week, we’ll publish a new Bingo card with 9 different challenges.
The challenges will be based around Cardmates Blogs and community activity.
Complete a challenge and you get one chance in that week’s prize draw.
So:
3 completed challenges = 3 chances 6 completed challenges = 6 chances 9 completed challenges = 9 chances
You don’t have to complete the entire card to participate.
But naturally, the more squares you complete, the more chances you have to win.
Every week, we’ll randomly select 10 winners from all eligible chances.
The weekly prize pool will be:
🥇 $50
🥈 $35
🥉 $25
4th — $20
5th — $15
6th — $15
7th — $10
8th — $10
9th — $10
10th — $10
Prizes can be paid via CoinPoker, ACR Poker, PayPal or Skrill.
🎟 A new card every week
Don’t get too comfortable with your first Bingo card.
Every week will bring 9 new challenges.
Some will involve writing.
Some will involve discovering what other members are posting.
And some will simply give you an excuse to try something different on Cardmates.
The idea is simple:
Write. Read. Explore. Take part. Win.
📌 The rules
To keep the challenge fair:
Blog posts must be original. Copy-pasted content is not allowed. AI-generated written content is not allowed. One person = one Cardmates account. Community activities must be genuine. All posts and comments must follow Cardmates community rules. Each Bingo challenge can only be counted once per participant.
We’ll explain the exact challenges and participation details in each weekly Bingo post.
Ready to play? 😎
The first Bingo card is coming soon.
Three weeks.
Three cards.
And plenty of reasons to get involved with the Cardmates community.
Get your writing hat ready, mates. 🎃
Halloween Bingo is coming 👻
Hello mates 👋.
Today at 19:00 GMT, our traditional free tournament with a $200 guaranteed prize pool takes place on 888poker - the Wednesday Cardmates Freeroll (UK Only).
The password for today freeroll will be send by Harry Miller in private massages, If you have a problems with password, please write Harry Miller.
If you experience any issues with the site, please send them via private message to: Harry Miller.
⚠️ Please note: only registered users can leave comments on the website. If you’re not signed up yet, registration on Cardmates.co.uk is quick and straightforward. Best of luck in the freeroll.
Subscribe to our Telegram channel to not miss updates on the site and interesting draws, join our Telegram channel 👈
The interrogation is over, detectives! 🔎
Your theories took very different routes, but you all landed on the same answer:
👻 ETHAN "THE GHOST" STOLE THE $100.
How the case came together
Some of you cracked it instantly. Rocket_Pockets spotted the letters hidden in the sticky notes: G + H + O + S + T = 👻
Others followed the clues step by step:
🔎 The Timeline: the $100 vanished between 21:15 and 21:25.
🔎 The Wrong Place: the thief wasn't reading News or a poker article, so Felix and Harry were cleared.
♠️ No Poker: Jack was off the list.
🤫 The Silent Visitor: the thief was on Cardmates but didn't post, comment or message, which cleared Oliver and Riley.
🚨 The Alibi: Danny was inactive from 21:02 to 22:04, so he was offline during the theft.
📱 The Final Trace: the culprit used a mobile device during the theft window, while everyone else was on desktop. Ethan claimed he was offline, but the evidence said otherwise.
👻 BUT WHY DID THE GHOST DO IT?
Under interrogation, Ethan finally confessed. He didn't need the money. He wanted to prove he could take the prize, leave no trace and vanish without anyone noticing. For Ethan, it was all about pulling off the perfect Cardmates heist.
He almost did 👀 If it weren't for six very inconvenient clues.
🏆 THE DETECTIVES WHO CRACKED THE CASE: Endevour, Dorotii, Weldon, Lawv, DavidBrian, Cipherex, Ronojohno04 Congratulations, detectives! 🎉
And thanks to everyone who played along, especially those who changed their minds, questioned the evidence and kept digging until the end. That's how a proper investigation goes.
Until the next mystery, mates…
I am the guy betting in position, QQ pre-flop all in on the caller who raises initially. Based on their VPIP of over 70% I called a fish move out of position and was right, they had 5/6 offsuit flop hits and I am pretty much drawing dead (1 of 2 remaining Q's or J/J runner). I am kind of getting used to it now, even late in tournaments, but would love to know if anyone has any tips for 888Poker, it';s not really fun when the fish get the run of the river way more times than variance would suggest is possible.
Six days. Six clues. One thief.
The incident
Something strange happened on Cardmates. Our $100 community prize has disappeared. No broken doors. No obvious suspect. No one saw anything. But seven people were around when it happened - and every single one of them has a reason to look suspicious.
Your job is simple: find out who took the $100.
Line-up
Meet the suspects
🦊 Felix “The Fox”
Alibi: Reading poker news from 21:00 to 21:40.
Suspicious detail: Felix somehow knew about the $100 before it disappeared.
♠️ Jack “The Shark”
Alibi: Playing poker from 20:50 to 21:45.
Suspicious detail: He had just lost a tournament - and an extra $100 wouldn’t hurt.
🎩 Oliver “The Gentleman”
Alibi: Chatting with another community member from 21:10 to 21:25.
Suspicious detail: He knew exactly where the prize money was kept.
🐀 Danny “The Sneaky One”
Alibi: Claims he left Cardmates at 21:00 and returned at 22:00.
Suspicious detail: Nobody actually saw him leave.
👻 Ethan “The Ghost”
Alibi: Claims he was completely offline.
Suspicious detail: He seems to know a little too much about the investigation.
💎 Harry “The High Roller”
Alibi: Reading a poker article from 21:05 to 21:35.
Suspicious detail: He definitely had a reason to want the money.
🦝 Riley “The Raccoon”
Alibi: Browsing the Community from 21:00 to 21:30.
Suspicious detail: Riley was closest to where the money disappeared.
Rules of the game
🔎 How to solve the case
This won’t be a simple guess. Over the next 6 days, we’ll release six pieces of evidence - but they won’t all be in one place.
- Follow the hints we post in the Cardmates Telegram channel.
- Explore the site and find the hidden evidence.
- Use it to eliminate suspects. Keep track of everything.
Your mission
Find the thief.
Then come back to this post and leave a comment with your answer.
DETECTIVE’S REPORT - leave it in the comments Who do you think stole the $100? Which clues convinced you?
🏆 Rewards
6 winners - $15
1 winner - $10
If more than 7 people solve the case correctly, 7 winners will be selected at random.
Good luck, detective 🕵️ Someone on Cardmates is hiding something.
UK Gambling Portal
Stay ahead of the trends in the UK gambling industry with Cardmates. Here you can bump into the daily coverage of online poker and casino news, read expert reviews and crucial regulatory information. Learn to play different games, discover interesting strategies and get familiar with responsible play principles.
Oh, and never miss the latest promotions from top-rated poker rooms and casino sites. With every scroll or click, you’ll be hearing right from the source – years of experience under our belt accompany you here.
What You Can Find on Cardmates
We are a large and friendly community of casino and poker fans from around the globe. Therefore, on our website, there is plenty of information for everyone in one place. Cardmates is home to:
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Reviews of Gambling Sites
Our team regularly adds and updates expert reviews of leading poker and casino platforms to play online. We provide comprehensive poker sites rating and a UKGC-licensed online casinos list so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs. Each platform is analysed and ranked based on adopted security measures, available games and bonuses, software quality, banking, payout speed, customer support, etc. Cardmates personally test every brand, its site and services.
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Massive Education Database
On our website, one can independently complete all stages of learning poker from scratch (starting with basics like rules, combinations and odds and ending with tracking software). There is also a wealth of resources on professional poker strategies for various card games, such as Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud, Lawball, Mixed, etc.
We've also set you up with the ultimate casino guides to help you master the basics of gambling games. Learn how to play online slots, roulette, keno, craps, blackjack, baccarat and more. Our articles reveal specifics of each game, its winning odds and strategies, possible side bets and tips from Cardmates. All educational content is presented in a simple and straightforward way.
How We Rate and Review Gambling Sites
In short, our collective goal is to deliver expert and unbiased reviews that punters can rely on. For your ultimate experience, our team of professionals heedfully analyse each gambling site mentioned on Cardmates. We assign each brand that we review a rating out of five stars. The overall score is related to the following factors:
Software & Games
Our reviewers personally download gaming clients to understand their quality and convenience. Game diversity counts as well.
Security
Before we recommend any site, we check its licensing, as well as the level of user data and money protection.
Bonuses & Offers
While bonuses are always nice, our aces also make sure that the T&Cs around are adequate and fair.
Cashout Speed
All players want their prize money ASAP, so payout tempo is among the crucial points we always check. Across all types of gaming platforms.
Customer Care
We test how quickly customer support agents resolve issues and through what contact channels.
Player Reviews
Here we look at other players’ experiences with a certain site, either positive or negative.
We also apprise things like sign-up process, payment solutions, limits and mobile experience. Actually, the exact criteria differ between poker rooms and remote casinos. Therefore, we suggest you visit our How We Rate page for relevant details.
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Who We Are and Why You Can Trust Us
Cardmates is an information portal about legal poker games that has expanded its competence to include remote casinos. Each team member is a passionate enthusiast and an expert in various aspects of online gambling. We’re a match made in heaven thousands of years ago to fulfil an important mission – become a global meeting place for everyone who loves gambling. And, if this is our karmic debt, then we work off it with sky-high pleasure.
Seriously though, we’ve been in business since 2012. Our staff have spent thousands of hours at online tables and reels to gain experience, which allows us to create top-quality informative content. Thanks to the professional approach to work, Cardmates built up a reputation as a reliable and trusted gambling portal, where there is no place for lies and deceit.
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Responsible Gambling
Cardmates want to be sure you enjoy gambling as a form of entertainment and don’t wager with money you can’t afford to lose. Whatever of our suggested poker rooms or casinos you play at, you must do it responsibly and sensibly, at all times. Legit gambling sites from our list prepare multiple tools to help punters in this regard. For example, daily to monthly deposit limits, time-outs and self-exclusion schemes. If you notice any signs of compulsive gambling behaviour, feel free to seek out help and support.
There are dedicated charities and agencies like Gamble Aware or GamCare – you can be moved to their websites directly from our footer. Plus, every country has certain regulations towards online gambling to help players control their habits. The United Kingdom, for instance, has the strictest watchdog – UKGC – which obliges all casinos and poker rooms to join the Gamstop list. This free service restricts the internet gambling activities of everyone who requests it. Visit our Responsible Gambling page to learn more.
FAQ
💡 What is Cardmates?
Cardmates is a premier destination for online gambling information. Our expert bees know the industry better than anyone else in this universe. You can find the latest news, hottest bonuses, educational articles and strategy tips on our website. Also, don’t forget to check out our ratings of the best poker and casino operators with licences and top security measures.
⚖️ Are online casinos and poker sites legal in the UK?
Totally! Every gambling operator that wants to serve UK players must be licensed by the local watchdog. That is, the Gambling Commission of Great Britain, which is known as the strictest regulator on this planet.
🔍 Why is it worth running a blog on Cardmates?
Blog section on Cardmates is a perfect place to share your gaming experience, as well as broaden it by learning from other community members. There, one can get a piece of advice or support from fellow players. Finally, it’s the main source of earning points and boosting Aura level for better rewards and extra benefits.
👀 Where to read the latest online gambling news?
There are many dedicated sites on the web. Just in case, Cardmates has been publishing online gambling news and more for over 10 years, every day. We exactly know what information will be interesting to remote gamblers, so navigate around our site. Maybe, we are your dream portal.
Spooktacular (sorry). Two skinny zombies, 11, two ducks, all-in if its 888Poker against me. Looking forward to this, hoping some involve the guides and strategies as need an excuse/some motivation to get stuck into a few of them. Can't wait!
6 away from final table AQ suited, shoved UTG Q 10 called KK called, hit the trips on the turn, dry board for me again, no flush draw no straight draw, goodnight vienna. So close lost 200k chips to a bad beat which left me with 40K worked that back up to 280, then ran into a set miner when had over pair to board (goddamn pocket rockets again, can't slow play them even when in last 20 without running into bother) back up to 160k and that was the final shove on AQ sounds a lot but 3bb's by that stage.....
Top 1% isn't bad though.
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Just remembered KK was in the blind, so my aces and queens from the blinds lose and when I go against them in the blinds I lose, might have to start folding pocket royals in the blinds and not shoving suited royals at the BB? Pretty sure there are millions of viral videos of that though, isn't it kind of a sin to fold them? But mine run and I run against them so bad.
No ticket here
On the plus side I busted lonzo out and made the next pay level, debating sitting out maybe make final table with 0.5 to 1.5 bb to play with or risk my current 9.1bb (45k 15x starting chips plus 18 levels of ante paid) on a premium hand?!?!?
Got A 8 and A 10 through with a pre-flop raise and bet post flop respectively.
Yeah just chuck any two POS all-in into my big blind, it's a guaranteed win.....
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Yeah) Ronojohno)
Harry, are you the Bingo caller! Look forward to it I’m sure it will get everyone involved 🫶💙👻
These things happen, on the plus lots to bet on this weekend!
Hi, mate it’s another mistake for gg manager, so confused.
Aww well. Guess it's movie night. D replied that's it's too late. Another week missed.